“‘Sergeant Roberts (section leader, first section) with the first squad will form the point. March by that road (indicating the road). I will signal the direction as we go along. Precede the advance party by about 200 yards.
“‘Private Allen (rifleman from front rank, second squad), act as connecting file between the point and advance party.
“‘The remainder of the platoon will march in column of twos, one file on each side of the road, at easy marching distances.
“‘Corporal Howard (section guide, second section), watch for signals from the rear.
“‘I will march at the head of the advance party.
“‘You have about five minutes before the advance begins. Move out with the point, Sergeant Roberts, get your distance and formation and await my signal to start.
“‘Remainder of the platoon REST.’
“When the time for starting arrives I will give the command: 1. Platoon, 2. ATTENTION; and then follow with: 1. Right, 2. FACE; then: 1. Forward, 2. MARCH, and direct: ‘A file on each side of the road.’ I will then signal the point: FORWARD MARCH.”
The Director: “That is very good. Now I want each member of the class to write out the order of the platoon commander on his pad.”