Second Problem: An Advance Guard Point—Situation I:
The situation is the same as in the First Problem.
You are the commander of the point.
Required:
Your instructions and dispositions as the point clears the outguard.
Required:
The point has just crossed the first bridge 300 yards southeast of 534, when you hear firing and observe that the advance party is being fired upon from the woods directly east of you. A few moments later you note a few dismounted men crossing the island about 400 yards to the east. The firing has ceased.
Required:
Your instructions and dispositions.
Situation III: