CHAPTER X.

AMMUNITION SUPPLY.

=232.= _General instructions._

1. The necessity for an ample supply of ammunition for guns and rifles makes the position of wagon lines and ammunition columns in action a matter of great importance.

2. The object to be kept in view therefore is that the various échelons should be so situated on the march that when an engagement takes place it may be possible to arrange for a regular supply of ammunition from rear to front to replace that expended in action.

The supply from ammunition columns is not necessarily restricted to troops of their own division or brigade; any troops are to receive ammunition on demand during an action, from any column which may be at hand.

3. The work of replenishment is divided between:--

i. Units with the fighting troops.