B. Principles:

1. Smooth posting of outpost very desirable; influence of delay
on spirits of men, after day's march.
2. Outpost support sends out pickets.
3. Picket sends out sentry squads, cossack posts, sentinels,
etc.
4. Provisional dispositions by leaders of outguard elements;
importance of good sketch; intrenchments?
5. Confirmation and alteration by higher officers; especially
changes at night regarding layout and manning. Fire
ineffective at night except at short ranges.
6. Roster =?
7. Instructions regarding enemy's position and strength, and the
friendly outguards to right and left.
8. Mode of numbering elements (from right to right). Arrangement
for smooth withdrawal of each element upon stronger one.
9. Disposition of strangers; use for information.
10. Need of explicit arrangements in case of attack in day or
night.
11. Sleep near arms.

Eighth Problem--Cossack Post and Sentry Squad:

A. Definition and Function:

1. Cossack Post: 4 men in charge of a corporal (usually)
primarily to observe and warn; secondarily to keep
concealed, and intercept strangers who might be useful to
enemy or to us.