These two battalions, the 2nd Battalion, commanded by Izzet Bey, of about 600 men and the 3rd Battalion, commanded by Rushti Bey, were supported by a dismounted camel company and two squads from the 80th Machine Gun Company.
Disse to bataljoner, 2. bataljon, under Izzet Bey, med omkring 600 mand og 3. bataljon under Rushti Bey, blev støttet af et afsiddet kamelkompagni og to sektioner af 80. maskingeværkompagni.