The Problem
General Situation:
The (a) forms the boundary between hostile states. A Blue brigade is marching towards (b). Small Red forces are reported in the direction of (c).
Special Situation—Blue:
A (d) flank guard, consisting of the (e) battalion (f) infantry, halts for the night at (g).
At (h) (date) Company A, which has been designated to form the advance guard, is assembled at (i).
Based on the orders of the battalion commander, Captain A, commanding, issues the following verbal orders to his assembled officers and non-commissioned officers:
“Small Red forces are reported in the direction of (c). Our brigade marches towards (b) today by the (j)—(k)—(l) road. Our battalion continues its mission as a (d) flank guard. Our main body follows the advance guard at a distance of about 500 yards.
“This company forms the advance guard.
“Lieutenant W, with the first platoon, will form the advance party. March at (m) o’clock by the (n)—(o) road.