(f) The number of miles from the support to where Mr. ——’s friend lives. This should be several miles away.
(g) The direction stated by points of compass (North, South, East, West).
(h) The general location of the enemy. This should be in the direction which it is intended to send the reconnoitering patrol.
Procedure
The members of the class are assembled at (d), where the outpost support is located.
The Director will distribute copies of the problem to members of the class. A few minutes are allowed them to read it. The Director then reads the problem aloud and points out the places mentioned. One or more of the members of the class are called upon to state their understanding of the situation.
The Director: “Now, I want each member of the class to consider himself as being Lieutenant A, commanding the outguard located at this point. Mr. —— has just given you the information as stated in the situation. What are you going to do about it? Lieutenant Williams, just what would you do?”
Lieutenant Williams: “I would send out a patrol.”
The Director: “How do you arrive at this decision so quickly?”
Lieutenant Williams: “Well, sir, I think that would be the thing to do. I have gotten some important information about the enemy. Details are lacking. I would want to know more about how many troops he has, what kind of troops they are and what he is doing. I can see no better way to get this information than by sending out a patrol to secure it for me.”