PART II.. Work in the Basket.

WORK IN THE BASKET.

The rapidity and precision of the work in the basket depend not only on the natural gifts of the observer, but also very largely on his methods of work.

The object of the following instructions is to tell the student observers the general methods they should follow and to explain the use of these methods.

The principal operations which they must be able to execute rapidly are as follows:

1. Orientation and general reconnaissance of the terrain.

2. Spotting points on the ground seen on the map and points on the map seen on the ground.

3. Observation of fire.