“I conduct the squad down the cross-road for a few yards and then command:
“‘1. Squad. 2. Halt.’”
The Director: “Lieutenant Hunt, we have the squad halted near the cross-road here where Lieutenant Barry has conducted it. Let us assume you have sized up the situation and are ready to issue your verbal orders to the squad. Just what would you say? I want you to give the exact words.”
Lieutenant Hunt: “I would say:
“‘We have seen or heard nothing of the enemy. Our main column continues the march on the (a)-(b) road.
“‘Our flank guard is now marching abreast of the distance between the advance guard and the main body.
“‘This squad will cover this road until the main body has passed the cross-road to the —— (direction).
“‘Renolds will march on the right-hand side of the road. Shane will follow at a distance of 20 yards and march on the left-hand side of the road.
“‘The rest of the squad except Halley, follow me.
“‘Halley will follow at a distance of 50 yards as get-away man.