The battalion commander issues verbal orders as follows:
“Small detachments of the enemy have been reported at (h) and (i). Our 3rd Battalion is halted for the night at (k); our regiment (less 2nd and 3rd Battalions) is halted for the night at (l).
“This battalion halts for the night at (m). March conditions cease.
“The advance guard will furnish the outpost along the line (n).
“The remainder of the battalion will bivouac, Company F at (o); Company G at (o); Company H at (o); Headquarters Company at (o). In case of attack the outpost will be supported.
“The field trains will join the troops.
“Messages to (p).”
(Note.—Company E is organized in accordance with T. O. 28-W. See Appendix 1.)
Explanation of Letter Symbols
(a) In designating the boundary line, some natural topographical or geographical feature should be selected, such as a river, creek, canal, crest of a ridge, etc. In this problem it may be assumed that the halt of the battalion for the night is made just within the boundary or across the boundary in enemy territory. The choice will depend upon the location of suitable ground for the outpost with a view to bringing out the elements involved in the posting of the outpost.