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such as will enable him to: (a) Observe the progress of events. (b) Receive and transmit messages and orders. (c) Be in constant, direct, and easy communication with the reserve. (369, i.d.r.) DUTIES: a. After having received his orders, the regimental commander leads his regiment forward in a column, or in line of columns, until the time arrives for issuing the regimental order, he then: (426, i.d.r.) b. Assigns targets and sectors or tasks to battalions and special units. (312, 381 and 426, i.d.r.) c. Provides for necessary reconnaissance to front and flank. (428, i.d.r.) d. Announces his position and also that of the next higher commander. e. Controls the reserve as the tactical situation demands. (441, i.d.r.) f. Regulates ammunition supply. (316, f.s.r. and 552, i.d.r.) See also full discussion of the ammunition supply in Subject VIII. Note--The colonel is assisted in the performance of his duties by the regimental staff. II. THE MAJOR. The battalion is the attack unit whether acting alone or as part of a larger force. (305, i.d.r.) POSITION: (The general rules for a colonel apply) 1. Where he can best: a. Direct the reinforcing of the firing line from the support. (315, i.d.r.) b. Observe the progress of events, (369, i.d.r.) c. Maintain contact with regimental headquarters. (369, i.d.r.) 2. On the firing line when all the supports have joined. (315, i.d.r.) (See Subject V.) GENERAL. DUTIES: 1. Conducts his battalion according to sector and mission assigned him. 2. Directs first disposition of battalion by tactical orders, giving subordinates-- a. Information of the enemy. b. Position of supporting and neighboring troops. c. The general object to be attained. d. The special problem for each company (291, i.d.r.) (This includes making the primary apportionment of the target.) (303, i.d.r.) e. If practicable, the point or time at which the fire fight is to open. (304, i.d.r.) f. Orders for flank protection and reconnaissance, unless specifically provided for by higher authority. (293, 397 and 398, i.d.r.) g. His position and that of the next higher commander. 3. Controls supports,
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