How close should a scouting force stay?

Did U.S. lessons from Jutland justify keeping the scouting force close to the battle fleet?

Only to a point; excessive proximity undermines the scouting force's basic reconnaissance function.

Post-Jutland U.S. doctrine made a case for keeping the scouting force close enough to support the battle force. At times, however, U.S. practice carried that proximity too far. Scouts positioned almost on top of the battle force could no longer provide meaningful advance reconnaissance. The issue exposes the doctrinal tension between information gathering and mutual support.