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bombs will be held in reserve to be used for the purpose of attack of hostile troops or convoys on the ground, so as to be ready to leave the ground 15 minutes after the receipt of the order. 

The First Bombardment Group will attack the hostile division and corps posts of command and such enemy positions as present a suitable target. 

The right flank of the 1st Pursuit Wing will be protected by the First Brigade (French) Aerial Division and the Aerial defenses of the 8th French Army. Close liaison will be maintained by the 1st Pursuit Wing (Atkinson) with both of these and with the Army Corps so as the keep close track of the advance of the troops. 

e) The First Pursuit Group (Hartney) will cover the front Chatillon sous les Cotes -- St. Mihiel, inclusive. A barrage will be maintained against hostile aviation, observation aviation will be protected and hostile balloons will be attacked opposite the front of the 5th Corps. 

The left flank will be protected by the aerial defenses of the 2nd French Army with which close liaison will be maintained. Close liaison will also be kept with the Corps Air Services so as to keep track of the advance of troops. 

f) The Army Night Bombing and Reconnaissance Wing (Major Villome) will execute the night reconnaissances directed in accordance with the schedule provided for. Railroad centers and airdromes will bee bombed systematically as provided for in thee plan of employment. Particular attention will be paid to the German Night Bombing Airdromes.