dispatches reinforcements from support to
firing line. (226 and 297, i.d.r.)
4. Controls subsequent movements by suitable orders or commands.
(291, i.d.r.)
5. Regulates ammunition supply--(See Subject VIII, also Pars.
316-317, f.s.r.) (The combat train is the immediate reserve
supply of the battalion.)
a. Is responsible for the proper use of the combat train.
b. Insures maintenance of the prescribed allowance at all
times.
c. Causes combat trains to march immediately in rear of the
battalion unless directed otherwise. (548, i.d.r.)
d. When battalion deployed on his own initiative, indicates
whether extra ammunition shall be issued. (294, i.d.r.)
e. When battalion deployed pursuant to orders from higher
authority, causes issue of extra ammunition unless
specifically ordered not to do so. (294, 548, i.d.r.)
f. When combat wagons are emptied, directs them to proper
rendezvous to be refilled. (548, i.d.r.)
g. Sees that combat wagons and belts of men are refilled as
soon as possible after an engagement. (553, i.d.r.)
6. Maintains contact with adjoining troops. (399 i.d.r.)
7. May harmonize ranges used by the companies on the firing line.
8. Determines when bayonets shall be fixed. (318, i.d.r.)
9. Subject to orders from higher authority, determines the point
from which the charge to be made. (319, i.d.r.)
10. Orders the charge. (318, i.d.r.)

SPECIAL.

1. _In attack_:
a. May select formation in which companies advance. (212,
i.d.r.)
b. Designates--
1. The direction of the objective. (303, i.d.r.)
2. The companies for the firing line.
3. The companies for the support.
4. The order and front of the companies in the firing line.
5. The right or left company of the firing line as the base
company.
6. May indicate when the advance by rushes is to start.
(311, i.d.r.)
2. _In defense_:
a. Describes front of each company. (292, i.d.r.)
b. Assigns sector of fire. (244, 302, i.d.r.)
c. Locates fire, communicating and cover trenches.
d. Directs preparation of obstacles.
e. Assigns companies to construct trenches and obstacles.
f. Details troops to occupy trenches. (321,