Part 1 — CHAPTER XI. MESSAGE BLANKS.
Reading edition
U. S. ARMY FIELD MESSAGE. No. Sent by. Time. Rec'd by. Time. Check.
(These spaces for Signal Operators only.)
Communicated by Buzzer, Phone, Telegraph, Wireless, Lantern, Helio, Flag, Cyclist, Foot Messenger, Mounted Messenger, Motor Car, Flying Machine. Underscore means used. [Name of sending detachment.]
From
At
Date Hour No
To
Received
The heading "From" is filled in with the name of the detachment sending the information: as "Officer's Patrol, 7th Cav." Messages sent on the same day from the same source to the same person are numbered consecutively. The address is written briefly, thus: "Commanding officer, Outpost, 1st Brigade." In the signature the writer's surname only and rank are given.
This blank is four and a half by six and three-quarters inches, including the margin on the left for binding. The back is ruled in squares, the side of each square representing 100 yards on a scale of 3 inches to one mile, for use in making simple sketches explanatory, of the message. It is issued by the Signal Corps in blocks of forty with duplicating sheets. The regulation envelope is three by five and one-fourth inches and is printed as follows:
UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD MESSAGE.
To No
(For signal operator only.)
When sent No
Rate of speed
Name of messenger
When and by whom rec'd
This Envelope will be Returned to Bearer.