 The camp at Razmak was strongly fortified with barbed wire and guard towers, as well as machine-gun and mortar positions.It was garrisoned by a brigade, which included a unit of mountain gunners and a number of Sappers from the Royal Engineers, as well as Poett's battalion.Upon arrival, he was attached to the battalion's 'A' Company, which was commanded by Oswald Paget, an old family friend.