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24
LESSONS
1.
Familiarization of all commanders and their subordinates with the plan is
necessary to ensure that the attack is pushed with all speed and force possible.
2.
Noncommissioned officers must be well informed at all times in order to
temporarily replace Officer casualties in platoons.
3.
Artillery is the best assisting arm infantry has and all infantrymen must be
thoroughly convinced of this even though the effects cannot be directly observed.
4.
In close terrain the initiative of the individual soldier plays a dominant role.
5.
Disciplined troops are essential to victory. Officers and noncommissioned
officers can ensure discipline by example in quick decisive action to forestall any breach of
combat discipline.
6.
Straggling must be stopped by officers and noncommissioned officers within their
own units.
7.
There is a tendency on the part of green troops in combat to exaggerate their
losses. Continuous checking of Battalion aid stations in regimental medical companies must be
made to substantiate these reported losses.
8.
Maps are often as important as ammunition, especially in close terrain were visual
observation is limited. The best maps available should be issued. Maps of a uniform scale
should be issued to all subordinate units.
9.
Communication must be maintained at all times and especially in close terrain
where visual observation is limited.
10.
Alternate means of communication must be provided to ensure the success of
coordinated attacks between adjacent units.
11.
Use of maximum fire by attacking infantry will provide the final screen necessary
for the closing assault on enemy positions.
12.
Patrols should carry sound power telephones for wiretapping when operating over
areas in which friendly fire has been placed.
13.
All individuals must be instructed that the care of the wounded is the duty
of aid men.
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