General Sir John Monash, Personal Files Book 17, 14 January - 11 February 1918, Part 4

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Sir John Monash (General, b.1865 - d.1931)
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PWP. THIRD AUSTRALIAN DIVISION. Divisional Headquarters 19th. January, 1918. Lerguüjtrwdr oounes - (oyyjorge! INTELUIGENCE WITHIN THE DIVISION - AOTIVS OPERATIONS. I. - Active operations undor two conditions :- (a) From front held for some time. (b) From now unknown front. In tho formor cose, information comparativaly easy to ostein¬ In lattor, special arrangomonts to be made - an officer or officers probably sent ahead. II. - Prior to commoncoment of operations, information on the following main points to be obtainod and suppliod to those con- oerned: (a) Knowledge of onomy opposing ue, fighting qualitios, moral, eto., (b) His method of holding the line. (c) strongly fortified localitios. (d) Torrsin in dreas to be travorsed,- maps & photos. (c) His availablo resorves and areas where they aro con ntrated. (f) His approach and traffie routes. (3) Probable oreas for conoontration of his countor astack troogs; probable time and dilostion of sountor-attack. (h) Distribution of his artillery. (i) Points bohind our front line liable to be heavily shollod. (3) Place whero his bærrage may be expected to come down. III. - During operations, arrangemets must be made for rapid distribution to fighting troops of information received, and for obtaining information from fighting troope. For obtaining information. Division has the following means at its disposal Div. H.0. Hoavies semadron 7.0. Prisoners Documents Field Artillery Div. Obeerver Brigades Most rapid means of communication between them to be es¬ seblished.
PTR. Tnia0 luörmuulis DIylsloß. Divisional Headquarters, 19th. January, 1918. Nrmüyusdos GSuros - (orslonrs). Nermhüjossos wirals Bnlcips - joniys ormdlzjuss. Prior to sommenssment of operstions, infornstse roel I. to be obtained by Division, to bo sup- as laid down In addition, information on plied as required to Battalions. the following main points should be supplied : (a) Routos up to our front line; alternstivo routes. (b) Assembly positions (o) Headquarters - Brigado à Battalions. II. - During active operations tho Brigade has in its hands the following moans for obtaining information: Brigade Prisonere Documents M.O's. Observers Dattalione Obe evors Coys. Systom of conmunication to bo arrangod; signal - runners, eto. observers not to carry messages. Divisional I.O. with oxamining post for prisoners ut or in touch with Brigade Headquurtors. outlino of oach branch in detoil. Intelligsnos Fersonnol within Dirfsion. 1 Officor I.0. Div. H.2. i N.C.O. 3 mon with runners. Observors 1 Officor I.0. Bde H.d. 2 N.C.Os. 6 men with runners. 1 Offioer I.0. Lach Bn. 2 N.C.os. 8 men with runnors Observers Dugout 1 N.C.O. 3 men Searchers 1 Officer, 2 N.C.Ow. 12 men. H.d.Soouts 4 men Snipers ------------------------- Total Bettalion Iutelligenoe Platoon - 2 Officers, 5 N.C.Os.27 men --------------- 28 officors, 67 N.C.Os. 345 men. Total Divisional Personnol -----------
THIRD AUSTRALLAN DIVISION. Divisional Headquarters 19th. January, 1918. "G" Staif. Communications for Machine Gun Companies. I have come to the decision, as a matter of policy, and looking ahead to future requirements, to take immediate steps to organize more efficient communications for use in connection with the employment of massed machine guns. At the present juncture, the D.M.G.O. is away at a School at CAMIERS, and the O.C., Divisional Signal Coy, is on leave. - The D.M.G.O. may possibly be superseded at an early date by an officer appointed to command the re-organized Machine Gun Battalion. - As soon as reliable technical advice is available, I wish a concrete scheme prepared for the provision on a reasonable scale of signal personnel and equipment for this purpose. As regards personnel, I am prepared to draw trained signallers in such numbers, as advised may be neeessary, from Infantry Battalions throughout the Division and to attach them for duty to the Machine Gun Coys. - This same personnel may or may not hereafter be absorbed in the Machine Gun Battalion, if and when a signal personnel for same has been authorised. - In the meantime, the training of these signallers, or others to replace them, must be carried out by the Infantry. Among this signal personnel should be a proper proportion of telegraphists linesmen and trained despatch carriers. As regards equipment, the O. C., Divisional Signal Coy.
(2). 1e/1/1918. must take such steps as are possible through official or unofficial channels to acquire for the use of the Machine Gun Coys. such telephones, switchboards, wire, etc., as are necessary for minimum requirements. I have spoken to the B.G.G.S. on this whole matter, and he will be sympathetic.- What is required at the outset is a cut and dried scheme upon which an order can be framed for immediate action by all concerned. Major-General. Commanding Third Australian Division.
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I. DIVISION. THIRD AUSTRALIAN LIST OF ADJUTANTS AND ASSISTANT ADJUTANTS. .------------------------- ---------------------- Assistant Adjutant. Adjutant U N I T -------------------------------------------- ----------------- -------------------------------- Lieut. R. C. JONES(MC)Lieut. E.A. Clarence. 33rd. Battalion 34th. Battalion Lieut. A. G. FARLIECH 2/Lieut. A. COOLAHAN. Capt. A. E. YATES Lieut. H. M. BUNTINE. 35th. Battalion 2/Lieut. W.N. DANN. 36th. Battalion Capt. T. R. MACNEE 37th. Battalion Lieut. S.H. HESELTINE. Lieut. J. C. TODD (MC) Lieut. H. ROBBINS. Capt. A. FRASER, (NC). 38th. Battalion Lieut. P. NEILSON Capt. L.L. BEAUCHAMP 39th. Battalion Lieut. L.W. BARNETT Capt. F. C. GREEN, (NC) 40th. Battalion 4lst. Battalion Capt. R.F. PICKERING Lieut. M. C. WOOD. Capt. A. P. St.JOHN (MC) Lieut. S. R. WARRY 42nd. Battalion Lieut. T. R. BRENNAN Capt. M. DENNISTON 43rd. Battalion Lieut. A.L. SMITH. 44th. Battalion ---------- ----------- Divisional Headquarters, 23/1/1918. (W.E.B.) 69
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THIRD  AUSTRALIAN  DIVISION.
Divisional Headquarters,
19th. January, 1918.
INTELLIGENCE  COURSE  -  (OFFICERS)
INTELLIGENCE WITHIN THE DIVISION - ACTIVE OPERATIONS.

I. - Active operations under two conditions :-
(a) From front held for some time,
(b) From now unknown front.
In the former case, information comparatively easy to obtain.

In latter, special arrangements to be made - an officer or
officers probably sent ahead.
II. - Prior to commencement of operations, information on the 

following main points to be obtained and supplied to those concerned :-
(a) Knowledge of enemy opposing us, fighting 
qualities, moral, etc.,
(b) His method of holding the line.
(c) Strongly fortified localities.
(d) Terrain in areas to be traversed,- maps & photos.
(e) His available reserves and areas where they 
are concentrated.
(f) His approach and traffic routes.
(g) Probable areas for concentration of his
counter-attack troops;  probable time
and direction of counter-attacks.
(h) Distribution of his artillery.
(i) Points behind our front line liable to be
heavily shelled.
(j) Place where his barrage may be expected to
come down.
III. - During operations,  arrangements must be made for rapid distribution to fighting troops of information received, and for
obtaining information from fighting troops.
For obtaining information. Division has the following means 
at its disposal - 

Diagram - see original document

Most rapid means of communication between them to be established. 

 

PWP.  
THIRD  AUSTRALIAN  DIVISION.
Divisional Headquarters,
19th. January, 1918.
INTELLIGENCE  COURSE  -  (OFFICERS).
INTELLIGENCE WITHIN BRIGADE - ACTIVE OPERATIONS.
 

I.  - Prior to commencement of operations, information such
as laid down to be obtained by Division, to be supplied 
as required to Battalions.   In addition, information on 
the following main points should be supplied :-
(a) Routes up to our front line;  alternative routes.
(b) Assembly positions
(c) Headquarters - Brigade & Battalions.
II. - During active operations the Brigade has in its hands
the following means for obtaining information :-

 Diagram - see original document                                                          
System of communication to be arranged;  signal - runners, etc.
observers not to carry messages.
Divisional I.O. with examining post for prisoners at or in
touch with Brigade Headquarters.
Outline of each branch in detail.
Intelligence Personnel within Division.

DIV. H.Q.               I.O.,                1 Officer
                               Observers    1 N.C.O. & 3 men with runners.                                                                                                                  

Bde H.Q.               I.O.                 1 Officer

                                                       2 N.C.Os. 6 men with runners.   


Each Bn.               I.O.                 1 Officer

                                Observers    2 N.C.Os. 8 men with runners                                       Dugout
                               Searchers       1 N.C.O.  3 men
                                H.Q. Scouts   1 Officer,  2 N.C.Os.  12 men.                                          Snipers.         4 men 
                     ----------------------------------------------- 
Total Battalion Intelligence Platoon - 2 Officers,  5 N.C.Os. 27 men
                      -----------------------------------------------

Total Divisional Personnel - 28 Officers,  67 N.C.Os.  345 men.
                                           

 

THIRD AUSTRALIAN DIVISION.
Divisional Headquarters,
19th. January, 1918.
"G" Staff.
Communications for Machine Gun Companies.
I have come to the decision, as a matter of policy, and
looking ahead to future requirements, to take immediate steps to organize 
more efficient communications for use in connection with the employment 
of massed machine guns. - 
At the present juncture, the D.M.G.O. is away at a School 
at CAMIERS, and the O.C., Divisional Signal Coy. is on leave. - The
D.M.G.O. may possibly be superseded at an early date by an officer
appointed to command the re-organized Machine Gun Battalion. -
As soon as reliable technical advice is available, I wish a
concrete scheme prepared for the provision on a reasonable scale of
signal personnel and equipment for this purpose. - 
As regards personnel, I am prepared to draw trained signallers
in such numbers, as advised may be necessary, from Infantry Battalions 
throughout the Division and to attach them for duty to the Machine Gun 
Coys. - This same personnel may or may not hereafter be absorbed 
in the Machine Gun Battalion, if and when a signal personnel for same has 
been authorised. - In the meantime, the training of these signallers, 
or others to replace them, must be carried out by the Infantry. - 
Among this signal personnel should be a proper proportion of telegraphists
linesmen and trained despatch carriers. - 
As regards equipment, the O. C., Divisional Signal Coy.
 (1).

 

(2).                                                 19/1/1918.
must take such steps as are possible through official or unofficial
channels to acquire for the use of the Machine Gun Coys. such
telephones, switchboards, wire, etc., as are necessary for minimum
requirements. -
I have spoken to the B.G.G.S. on this whole matter, and
he will be sympathetic.-
What is required at the outset is a cut and dried scheme
upon which an order can be framed for immediate action by all
concerned. -
Major-General.
Commanding Third Australian Division. 

 

Objects                      21/1/18
Assist officers in platoon Training
Demonstrations
good & bad methods
simple & difficult do.
Ideal Platoon
Dress & Turnout
Arms & Equipment
Interior Economy
Soldierly Bearing
Drill & tactics
Marching & manoeuvres

Working out Experiments
                    ______________
Constitution & Government
& Reliefs
                    _______________
9th Bde - demonstration Wednesday                     
 

 

MAJORS -                                             22-1-18
w/BATTALIONS

 

UNIT WITH
BATTLN		 NOT AT
PRESENT 
W/BATTN		 REMARKS
33 √MASSIE R.J.A WHITE H.F. ATTENG. SCHOOL
34)
34)		 √FRY W.A.LER.$
X WHEELER H.L.E.D		    
35)
35)
35)

√BLACKLOW AS.

? BLAKE W.V.J.

XCARR HJ (HONY.)

HUNT R.T. √
RODD B.B ?

 

AIF Depots U.K.
9th T.B.

 
36
36

√GRANT. F.G

√MCDOWELL J.A

PRINCE A.L. √

HAWKEY J.M. X
M.C.

3COMM.DEPOT.

9th T.B
37 ? STORY CB. ROBERTSON WFH. √ ATTDG. SCHOOL
38 √MAUDSLEY A.J.A HURRY G. DSO √ ON LEAVE
39
39

√HUTTON C.R.

√PATERSON AT MC

ARMFIELD G.S. ?

BURROWS H.O.A.D √

AREA COMMDT

2COMM.DEPOT
40
40

? PAYNE LH. DSO

√GIBLIN LF. MC

    
41 ? FERGUSON T.A. SHERIDAN E.T. ?

CU

3RDAUST.DIV.WING.
42 √FARRELL J MOYES AC M.C √ SEC. WOUNDED
43
43
43

√PATTERSON A.T.

√LOTT.AW

√KINNISH W.J.

 PLAYFORD E.F. X 4COMM DEPOT
44

X A'BECKETT M.H 

D.S.O.

 EVERETT R.W. √ ATTDG. SCHOOL
3RD PNR
BN.

√MATHER L.E.S.
DSO

√PHILLIPS H.P. 
M.C

 BERRY.W.W. √ ATTDG SCHOOL

 

 

THIRD  AUSTRALIAN  DIVISION.
LIST OF ADJUTANTS AND ASSISTANT ADJUTANTS.

 

UNIT.                    Adjutant.                          Assistant Adjutant

33rd. Battalion  Lieut. R. C. JONES (MC) Lieut. E. A. Clarence.

34th. Battalion  Lieut. A. G. FARLIEGH   2/Lieut. A. COOLAHAN.

35th. Battalion  Capt. A. E. YATES.            Lieut. H. M. BUNTINE.

36th. Battalion  Capt. T. R. MAGNEE        2/Lieut. W. N. DANN.

37th. Battalion   Lieut. J. C. TODD (MC)     Lieut. S. H. HESELTINE

38th. Battalion   Capt. A. FRASER, (MC).    Lieut. H. ROBBINS.

39th. Battalion   Capt. L. L. BEAUCHAMP. Lieut. P. NEILSON   

40th. Battalion   Capt. F. C. GREEN, (MC)    Lieut. L. W. BARNETT

41st. Battalion.    Capt. R. F. PICKERING       Lieut M. C. WOOD  
42nd. Battalion   Capt. A. P. St. JOHN, (MC) Lieut. S. R. WARRY

43rd. Battalion    Capt. M. DENNISTON          Lieut. T. R. BRENNAN   

44th. Battalion                                                       Lieut A. L. SMITH.   

            -----------------------------------------------------------

Divisional Headquarters,
23/1/1918.
(W.E.B.) [*GOC.*]

 

Coxon's  call -             23/1/18

√ Gunnery Training 7th Bde

√ D.A.C. Gunnery Trg. - 1 gun

                                            1 How.

√ Guns equipment - not up to the mark

                                       underneath

                                        collection of Cordite

√ Carrying of S.A.A. - to be collected - not on man

√ Practising move of fronts

√ Horse adviser - get him to draw up a daily roster

for feeding, exercises &c.

√ Recreation

 

23/1/18

Maj. Gen. Smythe

Artillery Policy √

Infantry dispositions √

M.G.                 do          √

Enemy attitude √

Relations with Heavies No 52 H.A. Group

Maps √

Works policy √

Pioneer employment √

Engineer employment √

Reliefs - periods &c. √

Raid

Diagram see original.

 dugouts at Red Lodge

Portable Bridge at 5th Bde H.Q 

 

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