But in the immediate vicinity of the enemy, or in a country whose inhabitants are hostile or insurrectionary, precautions of this kind should always be resorted to.
The size and composition of the escort must depend upon the nature of the country and the imminence of the danger.

The ground to be passed over should be previously reconnoitred, and the line of march be taken up only after the most satisfactory reports.

When once put in motion, the convoy should be thoroughly hemmed in by flankers, to give warning to the escort of the approach of the enemy.

Small parties of cavalry are detached on all sides, but particularly in advance.

The main body of the escort is concentrated on the most exposed point of the convoy while the other sides are guarded by subdivisions.