ABSTRACT
Among the methods for directing an army on campaign, establishing forward observers is foremost. On level, easy ground employ cavalry; on precipitous and obstructed terrain employ infantry. Five men should compose a squad, and each man should carry a white flag. When the army ventures out far, at the front and rear, left and right establish connected observation posts and lookouts. If they see enemy cavalry coming, they should successively transmit the signal and a white flag should be reported. The commanding general should then assemble the troops and make preparations against the attack. A tactical principle from the Art of War states: "One who, fully prepared, awaits the unprepared will be victorious."
