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time, the scope of its power widened, and it has become more and more a weapon of offense rather than a means of observation alone. Its development for observation has been, perhaps, pushed further than for other purposes. This was due to the fact that troops had to have observation, and due to the lack of machines, it was necessary, first to organize those units, rather than go into bombardment, attack, etc., and step by step with the observation it was necessary to organise pursuit in order to afford protection so that observation could work unhindered. 
Our observation squadrons are organized in time of war on the basis of 13 airplanes per squadron. One squadron is assigned as an organic part of each infantry division, while two, and in addition four balloons, are allotted to each corps. Except when operating alone the divisional squadrons are located on the corps airdrome, and with the corps squadrons are formed into a group. 
The principal uses of divisional and corps observation are visual and photographic day reconnaissance of the enemy, of friendly troops, and observation and adjustment of artillery fire. 
The balloon is used for observation, surveillance, and the adjustment of artillery, when in the immediate vicinity of the battery. The distance that the balloon can see is limited, but it should be employed to its full extent before the airplane is called into use. In other words, the divisional airplane takes