“‘This platoon forms support No. 1.’”
The Director: “Captain Harvey, what does the third paragraph of the order deal with?”
Captain Harvey: “With the disposition of troops.”
The Director: “Will you state what you think should go into it?”
Captain Harvey: “Yes, sir. I think it should be as follows:
“‘Sergeant X, with the first section (less one squad), will cover the posting of the outguards, and on completion of that duty withdraw to the support.
“‘Corporal W, with the fourth squad, will form outguard No. 1, which, posted in the vicinity of ——, will cover the front from —— (inclusive) to —— (inclusive).
“‘Corporal V, with the fifth squad, will form outguard No. 2, which, posted on the main road at —— will cover the front from —— (exclusive) to —— (exclusive).
“‘Corporal T, with the front rank of the sixth squad, will form outguard No. 3, which, posted at ——, will cover the front from —— (inclusive) to —— (inclusive). Communication with outguard No. 1 of support No. 2 will be maintained.
“‘The remainder of the platoon will be posted at —— as support.