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THE PURSUIT TO MONS HANDBOOK
The official all Nations event of the International Cavalry Association to commemorate the last cavalry offensive of 1918 and the end of the war to end all wars. This is not a re-enactment but a THANKSGIVING to celebrate the end of the war which took so many lives of the people of Europe.
 The aim is to cover the line of the advance of the Army from Cambrai to Mons via Valenciennes. We will be covering 15-20 Km a day at cavalry pace. We are aiming for the route to be 90% cross country. This means we will start the day in the saddle at 1000 hrs with breaks during the ride with the bound ending at circa 1430 hrs. This will allow teams who want to go to memorials not on the route etc. or do work with their sponsors to use the afternoon for such things. This is a cavalry event. Cavalry are mobile. Therefore the ICA will offer to participants the option to purchase pop up tents for the evening bivouac, these being moved on by truck. The horses will be held in grazing paddocks so the horse can always be fresh for use the next day.
Be aware, this ride is not concerned in the gender of the cavalryman but whether they can ride at cavalry pace and have respect in kit for both rider and horse to the Unit they represent.
Please note: We are looking for not only single cavalrymen from across the world but also complete Units. We are not looking for any Nation to wear any other Uniform than the Unit they represent but they must be authentic in that representation. It must be remembered all the soldiers in the conflict, no matter what side or Nation were victims. 
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CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF THE PURSUIT TO MONS:
President of the ICA and Chairman of the Pursuit to Mons, 
Stanley J Watts.
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Secretary of The Pursuit to Mons, 
Brigitte Couvreur.
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Fiscal of The Pursuit to Mons, 
Christopher Morley- Smith.
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Master of Horse for The Pursuit to Mons, 
Graham Langer.
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Scout and Test Team Leader of The Pursuit to Mons, 
Graham Dobie
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Master of the Commissariat for The Pursuit to Mons, 
Eric Bairiot.
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Advisor and Saddler to The Pursuit to Mons, 
Paul Allison.
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SQUADRON COMMANDERS:
Due to the need to make sure of smooth logistical and command control of the Campaign, we have decided to break up the ride into three squadrons. The Units are placed in the various squadrons based on internal communications and systems of control. 

British Squadron: 
Thomas Barker
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Imperial Squadron: 
Allan Finney
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European Squadron: 
Peter Lachenmayer
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ENTRY FEE:
This event WILL run into costs which are so essential for us to make this ride happen. We are doing our best to alleviate the expense of taking part, such as feeding and free camping but, we have to cover such things as Public Liability insurance attendance medals, awards, camping, receptions, showers toilets on camp, a high level of catering and the Gala Dinner in Mons etc. With this in mind, we have decided to levy a fee on all participants of Euros 160 (including the 7% surcharge explained below). This covers all camping events on the way, catering and the Gala Dinner in Mons.  It is irrelevant if someone is riding or on the ground when they use the facilities and campsites. All children under the age of 15 can use the facilities for free but this will not include attendance of the Gala Dinner as this is a cost beyond our control.  
The charge to attend the Dinner by under 15’s will be 70 Euros per head. This is a discount of 80 Euros of the ticket price of 150 Euros for those only attending the Gala Dinner. Therefore please note this fee in your calculations of cost for all of those who intend to use the facilities.  
There is another surcharge of 7% on all payments, including those mentioned above, due to these being levied upon us by the Banks. This is beyond our control and is only to pay the banks and finances houses to process payments. Be aware, all dues must be in the hands of the Fiscal of the ICA by the 1st of March 201

 

PAYMENTS:
Payment details are as follows; you can either do a BACS transfer to the ICA bank account:
 International Cavalry Association
 Sort code: 30-96-09
 Account no: 03551090
OR
You can pay via PayPal; if you prefer to do it this way, please Message me your email address and I can then raise an invoice. This may be more convenient if you are based outside the UK as I believe I can invoice you in your local currency. Either way, please quote the reference PTM2018.

 

INSURANCE:
Whilst The Pursuit to Mons will take out Public Liability insurance to the tune of £2,000,000. It is essential that all on the campaign have personal insurance. 'The Pursuit to Mons Event' nor the ICA take any responsibility for any incident leading to personal injury. Such personal insurance can be accessed directly through insurance companies or through club insurances which is common in Equestrian Societies worldwide.

 

VISA:
For some countries, it needs a letter of invite from within the country of visit with a reason for the visa issue, for people to gain a visa. Please note, the International Cavalry Association will be happy to accommodate this need. If this is a requirement, please make contact with Stanley Watts, The President of the International Association to accommodate your needs.


PERIOD OF UNIFORM AND HORSE TURN OUT:
We want it to be clear to all, what we expect from all countries. We understand that a lot of Countries were not part of this last offensive of the Allied forces. This is not important. What this ride is about is the end of the Great War. A thanksgiving that it stopped. A war which destroyed the very fabric of Europe and made a victim of every nation on the planet. As such, we want elements from all countries to be part of this 'celebration' of the end of this terrible war. This means, whilst we would like all Nations to dress in the uniform of their nation of the period, this is not a pre-requisite. However, we do insist that all Units who turn out, will dress authentically to their nation’s cavalry of the period chosen. This includes horse tack too. No civilian tack will be allowed in any form. The period chosen for GB will be The Great War. I assume this will apply to the Colonies and Dominions too. It should also be noted that uniforms of anachronistic wars that may not be regarded as respectful to the spirit of the ride will be frowned upon and not allowed. If you feel your impression may fall into this category please talk to the Central Committee to get gain their opinion.

 

PREPARATION:
We know all of you want to, not only enjoy this ride, but kick **** in the Competitions which will take place during it. The competitions must not be regarded as a one off thing but a steady development and enhancement of all of our Units worldwide. If we can prepare to do well in these tests during the ride, we will effectively be preparing to improve our Units and to take us closer to being mounted cavalry. We know a lot of you are saying, 'but there are Units out there whom are regular' or 'but there are Volunteer Cavalry Units out there which are so slick and professional we stand no chance'. Neither is true! You CAN, with preparation and work, achieve success. It may not be a win in every test but it will be a win in taking your Unit back home to another level of being mounted cavalry.

 

KIT AND EQUIPMENT ON THE MARCH:
It is ok sitting somewhere in your kit and people stroking your horse. Or, walking in a parade through a town. In these circumstances your kit, such as swords, rifle buckets, alter ropes, shoulder straps etc. all sit nicely. However, up the pace to go somewhere and you will find whole chunks of equipment which seemed on your side, decides to sod off and leave you and your mount like rats leaving a sinking ship. 

 

IT IS IMPERATIVE that all who come on this ride, take time to ride out in the tack and equipment they intend to use on the ride. This is a waste of time, if you walk around the block! You must, once the horse has warmed up, set off at a steady working posting trot for a good mile or more. You must also canter for periods and watch for kit going west as you ride.
On the Pursuit to Mons, we must cover ground if we are not to be destroyed by fatigue due to covering ground too slowly. If we have to stop every handful of metres, due to someone stopping the ride because something has fallen off, we are lost.
 On this matter, realise old leather, whilst looking good on displays, will fail if put to the acid test of a campaign ride. If your equipment tack is original, it is essential this is the kit you test in riding out at home before you come to The Pursuit. We cannot line the route with Saddlers, sitting on the side gripping their clamp between their knees with needle and thread in hand. 
Please note, all Units which are delayed by such foibles will move out of the line of March to delay the march as little as possible. They shall resolve their problems but will only re-join the line of March at the rear, not step into any presumed available slot. The Main Column must avoid all such delays.
With this in mind, if any cavalrymen's kit fails more than twice on the ride, they will, have to buy the Section they are in a round that evening at the bar.

 

GROOMING KIT:
Based on past experience, it would be sensible for every participant to bring their own, basic grooming kit. Given the number of hirelings that will be needed we cannot expect their minders to be responsible for grooming and it should, after all, be up to every rider to make sure his/her mount is kept clean.

 

GOD'S BLESSING:
 We are looking to get his support throughout the whole ride. With this in mind, it is our intention to get the support of the Church at every step of The Pursuit to Mons. This will take the form of blessings of the Roman Catholic Church starting in Cambrai.

 

BOUNDS:
(Definition: ‘In land warfare, a single movement, usually from cover to cover, made by troops often under enemy fire.’ Note, not an amble or a trek. A bound as in bounding along.
The total distance of this campaign ride is 100 klicks. Our aim is to cover a mean distance of 15-20 klicks per day, giving us an option of a ‘free’ day for competition when at Valenciennes.
Each bound will aim to have a minimum of 90% of the distance X country. Metal roads, unless through a town or to get to our ground crew, memorial or Inn will be avoided unless that is not an option.
We have to plan for 5 bounds starting in Cambrai, heading up to Valenciennes, and on to Mons, sticking to the line of March of the 100 day campaign of 1918.
Each bound must not be taken as read even though a map may say there is a clear route. 
Each bound will start at the bivouac arranged for the last bound. From this point the new bound will have within its remit to locate the next nights bivouac for both men, horses and vehicles.

 

ROUTE:

Nights:
 1 & 2, Cambrai.
 3, Bouchain.
 Via Denain.
 4 & 5, Valenciennes.
 Via Saint Aybert.
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 6, Hensies.
 7, Chateau Tertre, Saint Ghislain. 
 Via Mons central to finish the ride in style
 8 & 9, The Hippodrome, Mons.
Although we are camping as we land, we have done our best to cater for creature comforts. With this in mind, we have managed to arrange full shower facilities for all but 1 nights of the Pursuit. This should save us smelling like badgers when we get into Mons.

 

CAMBRAI THE START POINT:
 As you know, we will be starting our great adventure in our Thanksgiving for the end of the Great War in Cambrai. Besides the initial parades in Cambrai, we have located our billets for both horses and attendees for the first two nights in Cambrai at The Palais des Grottes which stands in its own grounds.
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BOUCHAIN:
 The first night out of Cambrai, we shall stop at the town of Bouchain. This town through their Mayor's offices has offered us a campsite along with Police support on any road work we may have to do. Bouchain is a walled town which was on the line of March of the First Army. It has an interest to those of the campaign of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough who laid siege to it.
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DENAIN:
 As we leave Bouchain on the way to Valenciennes, we pass through the town of Denain. In 1918, heavy fighting took place in the streets between the Canadians and the Germans. One of the main problems during this fight was the fact the streets were still heaving with civilians. It was recorded that whilst the Canadians were engaged, the locals were coming out with trays of coffee as thanks for their efforts. The Town Council have arranged a lunchtime reception for us.
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VALENCIENNES:
 At the mid-point of the ride, we will be spending an extra day so that we gain time to stretch our legs, see the local town and to take part in Thanksgiving parades. We will also have a day of competitions of mounted skill at arms.  As said, we will have a campsite for both horses and teams.
We will be catered for (meals) by the Town and shall be given the keys to the site whilst there as OUR BASE! On site, we shall have full ablutions including shower blocks. Here is a photo of part of the site.
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HENSIES:
This is probably the least exciting of all of the overnights. But we still have catering facilities loos etc.
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TERTRE SAINT GHISLAIN:
This town is really putting itself out for us at the campsite.
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MONS:
GALA DINNER MONS 2018:

The Central Committee of the International Cavalry Association would like to take this opportunity to cordially invite all taking part on the Pursuit to the Mons to a Celebratory gala dinner at the Mons Hotel de Ville on the evening of Sunday the 23rd of September 2018.
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HIPPODROME DE WALLONIE:
On the last weekend on the Pursuit, we arrive in the centre of Mons at circa 16:00 hrs on the Saturday. The City of Mons has arranged a Reception for us to finish off the ride in great style. At 17:30 hrs we ride on to the Hippodrome de Wallonie. This very large and prestigious organisation have really put themselves out for us. They are not only supplying camping for both horses and our people, but are opening up the changing rooms for the Jockies with full toilet and shower facilities. Ontop of this, they are arranging for us to use the extensive BBQ equipment from the onsite Farriers School. This means the Commissariat can organise both the BBQ and the Breakfast on the Sunday morning. To 'pay' for all this support, the Hippodrome has an equestrian event taking place on the Sunday and we have offered 'our' cavalry to take part in this event. It is a small price to pay for such great and altruistic support. I am hoping the Test Team can move on some of the equipment made for us at Valenciennes so that we can use it at the Hippodrome.
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CAMP LAYOUT AND GUARDS:
On the Pursuit, it will be essential to mount camp and horse line guards whilst the camps are open on any day. These will run through the night. As such, all Units, will be included within this structure and rotas of duty.
 Please note, the campsites where possible, will be mirrored every night. The horse lines and campsites will be allocated exactly the same on each day so that all will know where any Unit is no matter what day or what campsite. This means the same camp map can be posted at each location.

 

HORSES
As you know, we are pleased to have both those who want to hire a horse and those who want to bring their own. However, I want to make it clear neither is a cheap option. On a quick analysis of cost, based on either bringing your own horse in Europe as against hiring the financial outlay is about the same. The cost per horse to hire for 10 days in the saddle, riding from Cambrai to Mons, including fodder, transportation to and from the point of riding, Hostlers etc. (note I said hostler not groom, that is your job), you should count on a cost of circa $1,350 US./horse for the duration. 

HORSE HUSBANDRY and MANAGEMENT:
A high level of horse husbandry is a must. You must be able to look to your horse’s needs, be able to build a rapport,  not only know how to muck out but it being in your blood to do so, look to the health of your horse with an eye on everyone else’s horse. Be able to know if you have a loose shoe and be able to take a shoe off. You will know your way around a horse yard with an understanding of the procedures that are normal in such an establishment. If all you are used to is visiting a riding school to ride with no knowledge of how that horse got to the mounting block, you must remedy this by working on a yard of attending a horse management course. 

 

WHAT IS REQUIRED OF ALL RIDERS:
The Organisers of The Pursuit to the Mons 2018 ride have a clear agenda of what they are trying to achieve. However those objectives require all who take part to be at a standard to make sure this happens. Therefore, I would like to take this opportunity to outline those standards all riders must not only aspire to but MUST achieve. I will say at this point, after discussion it is felt that whether a rider is male or female, this is not an issue.  Nor is age an issue because you either perform like a youngster or you don’t fulfil the standards. There will be a team established to make sure these standard are met and issue to all participants detailed prompts and programs to make sure all are in line and can work to do this. It must be clear to all who intend to ride, if you cannot reach these standards, please please decide to support the ground teams for surely if you take part on horseback you will fail which may lead to the failing of the whole ride.

 

RIDING ABILITY:
The Campaign Ride will be over 9 days, covering of 15-20 Km per day. This will bring us as far as Mons with a weekend of events in the City. Each day, you will be at a new bivouac with your horse which will demand work to stable your mount. The distance will be covered mainly in the morning with the pace controlled with standard stops to British Cavalry regulations (which are reflected across all International civilised cavalry). However there will be attention on the daily ride to show respects to those memorials on the way. This will mean an expected 4 hours a day in the saddle plus stable work, meetings, briefing and debriefing. This is discounting your own bivouac and personal administration.
Trot, 
The Cavalry march at the pace of trot. Not walk. Indeed, when a Unit moves off the command is to move off at ‘Walk March’ as walk is not the normal pace. If you do not regard Posting as a pace of comfort and a chore, you must look to this. If you find 200 Metres of trot feels like you are having a work out, you are not Posting correctly. If anything, all riders must look to be able to Post in 20 minute bites. 
Canter, 
The Canter is a pace to use different muscle groups from that of Trot, it is not a pace of speed. However, if this pace is directed, the Troop must be able to keep to the spacing directed on the march. 

Gallop, 
Whilst this pace is not one we will see lots of, it is essential, if it is called for, that all riders can do this still holding their dressings
Here is the paces as laid down in the British Army Cavalry manual which is reflected in all other National cavalries.
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SHARED MOUNTS AND DAY RIDERS:
Presently, if you are not bringing your own horse, we have taken that into account with Graham Langer, The Master of Horse locating good quality decent minded horses. It is a simple situation. At Cambrai, if you are hiring a horse, you will be allocated a mount. If it hasn't killed you by day two, the horse, with the support of the horse supplier, IS YOUR RESPONIBILITY until you hand it back at the Hippodrome, Mons. 
There will be no option offered by the ICA for day riders, as we feel they will pick the days with the shortest route covered, or where there is a big party, or there is a town reception. They won’t want the days where it is 20 Km in the saddle with no real 'high spot'. So, on the good days we won’t have enough horse and on the grind days we will have to transport lots of spares on the off chance someone may like a days riding. 
On the day they want to ride, they will be standing at the end of the next bound all bright eyed and bushy tailed as the rest of us ride in dusty, tired and sober. Then, on dismounting, we will have the problem of allocations for the day riders. The next morning, whilst the rest of us are sore but saddling up, the day rider from the day before, after we have fed them an evening meal and breakfast, will be taking down their tent and saying their good byes having had a great day out.
If a syndicate of riders wish to share the costs of a horse over the 10 days with the other team members acting as ground crew for the person in the saddle that is fine. But it must be noted that the rider at any time must be kitted out to the standard required for all riders on the Pursuit.

 

REMOUNTS:
As said, we expect to issue the horse at Cambrai and take it back in Mons. If for any reason a rider cannot complete the ride, we will have a Remount team of experienced kitted out riders who will ride the horse on. However, if this is the case no refund of hire costs will be made.

 

HORSE KIT:
All riders will be expected to supply their own horse tack. It will be to the period of the uniform worn and the country it represents. NO civil kit will be allowed unless there is no other option and it is cleared by the CC ICA on the day.

PERSONAL KIT:
All troopers will turn out as if they were there. Their personal equipment and uniform will be without fault. This includes footwear. All personal kit will be put on in the manner of the day to your unit and country.

TENTS:
As stated elsewhere, whilst we have no problem with people bringing their own tents or using the boxes for accommodation, it must be remembered this is a very dynamic and fluid event. As such, the ICA is offering  a 3-4 person pop up tent so you can get yourself and  lots of kit stashed away overnight, . We have also pushed hard to get a deal. We can supply a tent at the cost of £35/ tent inclusive of VAT
I note the bag it comes in seems roomy. This means it will be ideal to put in a lot of personal kit, wash bags etc. 
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ON THE MARCH:
We have spoken about the size of the column in our discussions on ‘communication.’ Now we have to consider how we will conduct ourselves and how we will deal with any problems that are foreseeable. However before we get into the nitty gritty of the whole subject, I would like you to consider one requirement found in most manuals. This is, when the front of the column sets off, the rear of the column does so at the same time. Now this sounds like an impossibility and it is from a standing start. But, once the column is formed and the spacing between troops is established, it isn’t as impossible as it seems at the first thought.
What I want you all to try is this: When you are out in your car and you come up to a red traffic light with vehicles in front of you, instead of closing up until you are nose to tail at the lights, maintain the spacing you would normally have when you are moving, at say 30 mph. When the vehicle sets off, you set off at the exact moment maintaining that spacing. You will find it works. This is what we need to do when we are in column on the ride. 
This thread will be added to with the information we all require to make us move in a correct and efficient manner. I won’t be making it up, but taking the advice directly from cavalry manuals.

 

COLUMN'S FOOTPRINT AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Based on the figures currently available to us, we have calculated the hoof print on the ground of the Column (2 abreast), with 5 horse drawn vehicles at 0.6 Km (using metric as universal military measurement). If we move 4 abreast we only bring that down to 0.4 Km due to spacings and the horse drawn vehicles. These figures are based on perfect spacings, half horse lengths between ranks and exact spacings between Units. Also this doesn't account for obstacles to the line of March, such as bridges and road crossings, which will bunch, then extend the line of March. To anything as long as 0.75-1 Km. As such it is essential that communications down the column indicating speed or not of the Column is available to all Units. Of course, we could resort to cell phones but that would hardly be in keeping with the spirit of the Pursuit. As such, we are looking to establish a Squad of Buglers who will use a set of bugle calls which all Unit Leaders within the Column will learn. Therefore we are asking, if any of you are bringing a Bugler you make his presence known to us so we can include him (if willing) into this Squad.

TRUMPET CALLS (TO BE USED ON THE PURSUIT):
 
PRIME:
1.    ALARM
2.    FORWARD OR ADVANCE
3.    WALK
4.    TROT
5.    GALLOP (CANTER)
6.    MARCH
7.    HALT
8.    ATTENTION
9.    MOUNT
10.    DISMOUNT
11.    TROOPS RIGHT WHEEL
12.    TROOPS LEFT WHEEL
13.    SQUADRON COLUMNS TO THE RIGHT
14.    SQUADRON COLUMNS TO THE LEFT

SECONDARY:

1.    BOOTS AND SADDLE
2.    STAND TO YOUR HORSES
3.    PREPARE TO MOUNT DISMOUNT
4.    MOUNT
5.    DISMOUNT

ESSENTIAL:

6.    LAST POST LONG REVEILLE. (This can be used on camp during the Pursuit in its separate parts)

A CALL NOT TO BE USED BUT NONETHELESS. . . 
7.    CHARGE!!
    
    
PATROL MISSION:

To receive and glean the necessary information required,  
GCHQ has decided to gain this intelligence by sending mounted recce parties on an indepth mission into the enemy’s lines. So that the patrols are as covert as possible the Units will be no more in 2 Section (8 personnel). Their mission is to gain detailed information about terrain the kind and strength of the enemy forces and their position in the theatre. Also they are to assist in gaining information to guarantee the safest route of advance.

 

EXECUTION:
OUR OWN INTENT IS:

To gain necessary information about enemy troops in our area of responsibility and about the terrain in the area of the proposed planned continuing offensive and ensure a successful and effective decisive attack within the next week of operation.


SINGLE ORDERS AND GENERAL TASKS:
Patrol Leaders give orders and tasks to his patrol and controls preparation methods and the time of presentation of the Patrol to the Adjudicators at time of start and presentation of Unit. Patrol Leader, with his support will present himself 40 minutes before departure at HQ to be briefed in advance of ordered movement time.
All Patrols will be in the possession of; Compass, binoculars, map of the field of patrol (supplied by HQ), map case/holder with pencils in red and blue, book to take notes and observation.
Whilst the ICA accepts all uniform between the periods of 1794 to current mounted forces. It must be remembered all Patrols will be dressed in the uniform of their chosen period (BDU) with their horses tacked up in that period. Weapons to be carried. If a Lancer Unit lances must be carried.
Patrols will be expected to send back dispatch riders to keep HQ fully conversant of the conditions being encountered by the Patrol.
In the case of meeting high ranked officers during the mission there has to be given a report by the Patrol of their circumstances.

PERSONAL SECURITY AND BEHAVIOR IN CASE OF ENEMY CONTACT:
The Patrol/Recce party is moving through areas that are probably occupied by the enemy and is personally responsible for their total security in the field
The Patrol Leader must share those points of the mission to his Unit to make sure, if he is lost, the Patrol can still fulfil the task.
Upon completion of the reconnaissance, the Patrol Leader will hand in a full report of his findings in writing to HQ SitCen, within 1 hour of his return to base. 
If possible enemy contact and engagement must be avoided if this doesn’t compromise the mission
Weak enemy forces will be destroyed if the Patrol’s objective or its where about is compromised.


SCOUT TESTS:
A column of troops cannot move blindly forward. Whilst they may have a general understanding of where they are going, they need to know what conditions can be expected on that route. This includes intelligence from the locals with a need of knowing if the enemy is in the vicinity. With this in mind, on every Bound (daily march), a Unit or Nation will be asked to take on the duties of Scouts for the Column. They will be informed of the final destination and the route taken by the main column, but will decide on their own route of March based on the need of the Brigade. Besides gaining Intel on the surroundings of the line of March they will aim to increase the profile of the Event by moving through other villages than the main Column. 
We expect each Unit to take the above duties on only once during the ride. Upon meeting up with the Main Column they will produce a formal report which they will hand in to the Brigade Command. This will be used as the basis of the scoring of that Unit as one of the competitions of the ride.

 

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
We want to talk about a conflict of interest as far as it is viewed by the Central Committee. As you may or may not know, there is another ride of sorts taking place in France/Belgium this year. We do not know the details as they seem, either careful in not sharing such on their site or there are no details to share. However, what we can glean, the other event is not a true cavalry campaign but more of a boxing with horses between different memorials. This is fine. We wish them well. It isn't what we do, but that is fine. Nonetheless, we would assume, if this other group has worked as hard as we have for success, they have worked hard indeed. As such, we feel it is unfair to both groups if people think they can use all this work to attend both events. It isn't showing respect to either group to take this view. The Pursuit is in a great position as we follow the other event by ca 1 and a half months. Therefore we are making it clear. If you attend their event, you will not be attending the Pursuit.

 
 

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