Explanation of Letter Symbols
(a) The location of the bivouac of the main body of the Blue force. This should be located at a central point with reference to the outpost line.
(b) Designate the general line of the Blue outpost.
(c) The location of Support No. 2. It should be located at a central point with reference to the line of outguards. (d)-(e)-(f) The location of the three outguards posted from Support No. 2.
In fitting this exercise to the ground the location of the outguards should be selected first. Care should be taken to so locate them that the ground is suitable for illustrating the tactical features that are to be brought out and discussed in the Terrain Exercise. The location of Support No. 2 should then be selected and finally that of the Blue main body. If you have had a previous Terrain Exercise covering the subject of outposts it may be convenient and advantageous to base this Terrain Exercise on the same situation and covering the same ground.
Procedure
The class is conducted to (c), the location of Support No. 2.
The Director distributes the sheets containing the Special Situation and Situation No. 1, reads them aloud to the class and makes such explanation as may be necessary. One or more members of the class may be called upon to state his understanding of the situation.
Explanation
The Director: “It is fully realized that no member of this class will ever be called upon to conduct the operations of a visiting patrol. You will, however, have to order your non-commissioned officers to do so and you must have a knowledge of how it should be gone about and whether the duty is being properly performed.