Procedure
The class is now conducted back to the cross-road where Situation No. 7 is distributed by the Director.
The Problem
Situation No. 7:
You, Corporal Vincent, commanding the 5th squad, have arrived at this point. Here you meet Halley, who delivers the following message to you from Sergeant Wilkins:
“No further information of the enemy. Corporal Jenkins’ squad has taken up a position on the road leading to the flank about —— yards from the cross-road.
“You will take up a position on the road on which the flank guard is marching covering the cross-road.
“Messages to cross-road.”
Required:
What action do you, Corporal Vincent, take?