“‘You see those mounted men over there? They are the patrol we fired on. Go back to Lieutenant W and show him where you saw them. Tell him they are working around our flank to get in touch with the main body. Come back to the point when you can.’”
The Director: “I think that will cover the situation. Are there any questions?”
Advance Guard Card No. 5
Director’s Key
1. Hand out slips bearing situation No. 5. Read situation and point out places mentioned.
2. Estimate of situation. Reconnoitering patrol. Action of enemy.
3. Action taken by point commander. Get point in formation and on road.
4. Sending out patrol from point.
5. Message to advance party commander. State message.
6. State verbally problem re enemy on the flank. Make solution. Send message back to Lieutenant W.