Solution
Lieutenant Barry: “I will try, sir. I will order:
“‘Sergeant C (platoon Sergeant) turn out a reconnoitering patrol of four privates, with Sergeant B (section leader) as patrol leader. Have the men carry a ration and 40 rounds of ammunition. Leave bayonets here. Have Sergeant B report to me as soon as he is ready to go out.’
“I will frame up my orders to the patrol leader, and as soon as he reports to me I will give them to him:
“‘I have just received information that there is a Red force in the vicinity of (h). Here is the point. Here is the road leading in that direction. (Indicating on the map.)[[15]]
“‘There are no other patrols out from this support. I will notify the other supports that you are going out.
“‘You will take this reconnoitering patrol of four men and proceed toward (h) and find out what you can about the enemy. Information as to his strength and composition and what he is doing is particularly desired.
“‘Return when you have accomplished your mission.
“‘Carlin will be second in command.
“‘Here is a map.