The detachments forming the protection for a force in camp or
bivouac.

Divisions of Outpost:
Reserve.
Line of supports.
Line of outguards.
Pickets.

Sentinel Posts:
Sentry squads. Cossack posts. Sentinels.
Detached posts (from support).

Hours of Special Danger:
Evening and dawn; thus good times to relieve outposts.

Examining Post:
Intelligence and a place where prisoners, etc., are brought in.

Orders:
The expression of the will of a commander, either written or verbal.
Letters of instruction--plans of the superior leaders.

Field Orders:
Regulate tactical and strategical actions of troops.

General Orders Include:
(1) All necessary detailed instructions.
(2) All standing instructions (avoid repetition).
(3) Proceedings of general and special courts-martial.