Unshielded light sources are not permitted during the hours of darkness. No smoking at night. Traffic control element as designated. Engineer element, if available, from attached or supporting engineer unit. NBC reconnaissance and survey team.
Units provide for continuous all-round security during the march and at halts.
Passive and active measures are planned against attack by enemy aircraft or long-range weapons during movement. Reconnaissance elements are employed to determine critical points along the route of march where security should be increased. The normal length of march for a 24-hour period will be from 20 tp 32 kph marching from 5 to 8 hours at a rate of 4 kph. Flashlights, lanterns, and pyrotechnics consistent with light discipline can be used for visual communications, depending on the tactical situation. Equip static traffic guards with illuminated or reflective signs, red lights, flashlights, traffic control batons, reflective flags, or lanterns.