A Catechism of Outpost Duty: Including Advance Guards, Rear Guards and Reconnaissance; An Abridgement, in the Form of Questions and Answers, of - Hardcover

Arthur L. Wagner

9780484682336: A Catechism of Outpost Duty: Including Advance Guards, Rear Guards and Reconnaissance; An Abridgement, in the Form of Questions and Answers, of

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ISBN 10: 0484682334 ISBN 13: 9780484682336

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Outpost Duty Essentials: A Practical Guide to Advance Guards, Rear Guards, and Reconnaissance

This concise abridgement explains how an army guards its march and positions with advance guards, rear guards, and recon patrols. It covers how to observe, delay, and protect the main force while moving, halting, or fighting. Clear examples show how patrols and formations are organized, and how signals keep units synchronized.

Readers will get practical guidance on sizing guards, coordinating with supporting units, and using patrols to gather and relay information. The text emphasizes quick information gathering, careful observation, and disciplined movement to avoid surprise and fatigue.

How to structure advance guards, rear guards, and flanking detachments to protect a marching column
Different patrol types (reconnaissance, harassing, expeditionary, connecting, pursuing) and their roles
Formation principles, signals, and practical instructions for small patrols
How to report terrain, enemy activity, and routes to support decision making

Ideal for readers of military history, field manuals, and strategy primers who want a straightforward, drill‑style overview of outpost duty.

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