Note 33 — Front matter (continued 3)

"If, on emerging from a defile, the enemy is not so close as to necessitate an immediate attack with any available forces, a deployment at the halt offers certain advantages. It saves space towards the front, and gains time—a matter of some moment in a critical situation. On the other hand, it must be remembered that an immediate employment and advance inspires the troops with enthusiasm. A deployment at the halt may also take place when the intention is to make a surprise attack from a concealed position."