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assigned to them (by the commander of the grand pik) and at each of these 
points sign-posts should be put up to show the way. 
Lastly, the commander of the grand park prepares in every possible way the 
despatch of supplies to the front by waggons applying for this purpose to the chief 
transport officer to organize as much requisitioned transport as possible. 
As a supplementary measure it is advisable to collect supplies and forage for 
the detachments arriving from the front, not only for tne day of arrival, but for 
their return march which may be through an exhausted country. At all re- 
plenishing points very extensive arrangements should be made for lighting 
platforms, roads and bivouacs. Darkness always means loss of time and causes 
confusion. It is well to lay stress on the question of light. 
Supplies and 
lighting. 
