To meet ambuscades, which usually take the form of a volley followed by flight, and which, in very dense jungle, it may be impossible to discover or guard against by means of flankers, His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief would wish the following plan to be tried: Supposing, for instance, the fire of the enemy to be delivered from the right, a portion of the force in front should be ready to dash along the road for 100 yards, or so, or until some opening in the jungle offers itself.

The party should then turn to the right and sweep round with a view to intercepting the enemy in his flight.

A party in rear should similarly enter the jungle to their right with the same object.

The centre of the column would hold the ground and protect the baggage or any wounded men.

The different parties must be previously told off, put under the command of selected leaders, and must act with promptitude and dash.