Special Situation—Blue:
A regiment of Blue infantry, operating in hostile country, is marching on the (a)-(b) road, towards (c).
The support of the advance guard, composed of Companies A and B (less 1 platoon, Company B), is this time at (d). The reserve, consisting of the remainder of the battalion, is following at a distance of about 400 yards and the main body follows the reserve at a distance of 500 yards.
A (e) flank guard, consisting of the 3rd platoon, Company B, has arrived at this point (f) marching on the (g)-(h) road.
A force of the enemy is reported in the vicinity of (i) and detachments of mounted men have been operating in the direction of (j).
Situation No. 1:
You, Lieutenant A, commanding the (e) flank guard, and marching at the head of the main body of your command, have arrived at this point (f).
Required:
What is the formation of your (e) flank guard at this moment?
(Note.—The platoon is organized in accordance with column 8 T. O. 28-W. See Appendix I.)