Required, 1. The order given by Lieutenant A, verbatim. ([Pars. 963] and [965].)
Answer. "Sergeant Jones, the enemy is north of Kickapoo, moving on that place. This squadron will remain here tonight; Sergeant B will take a patrol through Fort Leavenworth.
"Select a patrol of 5 men from your platoon and move out via Frenchman's (oc') toward Kickapoo.
"Secure any information you can of the enemy in that locality.
"Report on the condition of the bridges between here and 47 (fd').
"You may have to stay out over night.
"Send messages here."
Sergeant Jones selects five good men, directs them to take one cooked ration each and canteen full of water. He inspects the men and horses carefully; sees that no horse of conspicuous color or that neighs is taken. Explains the orders to his men, etc., as was done in the infantry patrol.
Required, 2. What route does the patrol take, and why?
Answer. Metropolitan avenue (w)—70 (vj')—72 (vj')—14 (ug')—Frenchman (oc')—17 (jc')—47 (ec').