Required, 6. Upon leaving XV, what formation would the patrol take, and reasons for same. ([Par. 968].)
Answer. Corporal A and Private C form the point on the road leading southwest of the waterworks; Private D moves on the left overlooking the railroad; Private E moves promptly up Corral creek (um') to the top of Grant Hill (um') to observe the country toward the southwest; Private F moves about 50 yards in rear of the point, followed at 50 yards by Private G.
Corporal A forms his patrol as stated because of the necessity of getting a view from the hill on each side. Only one man is sent out on each side because they can be plainly seen by the patrol on the road, and no connecting file is necessary. The distances taken along the road assure at least one man's escape, and Corporal A is in front to get a good view and to signal the flankers.
Problem No. 5 (Infantry)
[1037]. Situation:
The head of the patrol is now at the bridge, XVI (un') northwest of the waterworks.
Private E has reached the top of Grant Hill and signals the enemy in sight; the patrol halts and Corporal A moves out to meet Private E who is coming down toward the patrol. He says he saw three mounted men ride up to Grant and Metropolitan avenues (wm') from the south and after looking north a moment move west.
Required, 1. Corporal A's action. ([Pars. 979] and [981].)
Answer. Corporal A at once writes the following message and sends it back by Private E: