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ReconnaissanceIn conducting the reconnaissance the patrols are, as a rule, small--from two to six men. If additional protection is necessary, a flank guard covers the threatened flank. The flanking patrols, whether of the advance cavalry or advance party, are sent out to examine the country wherever the enemy might be concealed. If the nature of the terrain permits, these patrols march across country or along roads and trails paralleling the march of the column. For cavalry patrols this is often possible; but with infantry patrols and even with those that are mounted, reconnaissance is generally best done by sending the patrols to high places along the line of march to overlook the country and examine the danger points. These patrols report or signal the results of their observations and, unless they have other instructions, join their units by the most practicable routes, other patrols being sent out as the march proceeds and as the nature of the country required. Deserters, suspicious characters, and bearers of flags of truce, the latter blindfolded, are taken to the advance-guard commander. Civilians are not permitted to precede the advance guard. Communication between the fractions of an advance guard and between the advance guard and main body is maintained by wire, messenger service, or signals. Next: Advance Guard Of A Small Command Previous: Reserve
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