Captain Hodges: “Yes, sir. I would not only want all the men on the same side of the road but I would want them on this side (indicating the side in the direction of which the flank guard is marching). If it comes to the point where we are compelled to fall back we can do so directly on our own troops and not have to expose ourselves while climbing the fences and crossing the road. And the field of fire is about as good on this favorable side, too.”
The Director: “I think your points are well taken. Let us decide that we are to place the patrol in position on this side (indicate) of the road. Captain James just how would you go about it?”
Captain James: “I would get the men through the fence, and to the vicinity of the position that we are to take up.”
Procedure
The Director now conducts the class to the place where the position is to be taken up.
Solution
The Director: “Captain James, let us assume that you have gotten your squad here. Tell us just what orders you would give?”
Captain James: “I would say:
“‘There is no further information of the enemy. Our troops continue the march.
“‘We will take up a position here.