ATTENTION TO ORDERS!
Sender: Lannes – Day 3 0600
Time Sent: (UMPIRE)
Recipient: V Corps - Foucher, Suchet, Gazan
Time Received: (UMPIRE)
Unit Marching: Divisions of V Corps
Order of march to be Suchet, Foucher, Gazan
Route of March: By road from north from current encampment to pass designated ORANGE.
Time to Spend Marching: Until destination objective is reached but no longer than 8 hours
Expected Objective: North end of ORANGE pass through the Thuringian escarpment.
On reaching the objecting, the Focuher’s cavalry is to move north through the pass, taking up screening positions oriented toward the north/northeast (Gotha). Cavalry should patrol toward Ohrdruf to discover the location of the enemy force near the town. If practical, the screen should attempt contact with Murat’s cavalry divisions assigned to observe the enemy near Ohrdruf.
During the march the cavalry is to scout ahead and to the flanks, and to provide guards for the corps trains. The main body is to proceed to ORANGE, where it will encamp in defensive positions at the north end of the pass and rest.
Rules of Engagement: If the enemy is encountered in strength, the screen is to fall back, skirmishing, to ORANGE and hold until relieved by the main body. If only light troops/cavalry are encountered, the cavalry is to screen the main body to prevent the enemy from determining the location of the main body.
For the main body, if the enemy is encountered in strength, we are to deploy on the open ground just north of the pass. Suchet’s division will deploy in line with light infantry out as skirmishers. Gazan will form the reserve. Foucher’s cavalry is to deploy to the flanks.
Dispatches: Dispatches to me on arrival at ORANGE and on taking up screening positions. Also, send me word if the enemy is observed or you are in contact. Finally, send word if the screen is forced to fall back to defensive positions at ORANGE.