red.
6. Details a second in command.
7. Takes a formation that will favor the escape of at least one
man.

_Conduct of the Patrol_.--1. Move cautiously but not timidly.
2. Do not flinch or show consciousness of it in case you become
suddenly aware that you are under the observation of the enemy.
Not knowing that you are aware of his presence he will let you
come on, and suddenly, when you see cover, make a dash for it
and escape.
3. Do not get lost.
4. Do not allow yourself to think of the enemy as being in one
direction only.
5. In entering or passing through woods take an extended skirmish
line formation.
6. In passing any short defile bridge or ford, send one man ahead.
7. If you suspect the presence of the enemy under certain cover, a
good way to find out is to let one man approach within a
reasonable distance and then, acting as though he had been
discovered, turn and run. This will generally draw his fire.
8. Keep quiet. Forbid unnecessary talking.
9. From time to time select suitable rallying points in case you
become separated.
10. Remember that you do not fight unless in self defense.

_Report_.--1. Do not report the presence of small patrols unless you
have been ordered to do so. Locate the main body or a large command.
2. Determine his strength, kind of troops and movements.
3. Remember the indispensable qualities of a report are: accuracy
as to facts, simplicity, clearness, legibility and correct
spelling. Surmises must not be given as facts. Separate what you
know and what has been told you. A report should not be
expressed carelessly in ten words when it could be clearly
stated in twenty. Send a sketch if practicable.
4. Do not send a verbal message.
5. Address it to C.O. Support or C.O. Advance Guard, etc., not to
the commander of a certain body of troops. Give date, place and
time.
6. Remember to state what you intend to do.
7. In hostile country send two messages by different routes. In
friendly country one will suffice.
8. When the capture of your message is likely, give messenger a
false one that will be easily found and conceal the true message
carefully.

_Return_.--1. Do not return over the same route as you avoid ambuscade
and widen your field of reconnaissance.
2. Report any special features of military val