“‘We are going out as a reconnoitering patrol. We will find out what we can about the enemy. Our special mission is to find out his strength, his composition and what he is doing.
“‘Anderson, you will be advance man; march on the left-hand side of the road.
“‘Bailey, you follow Anderson at a distance of 25 yards, on the right-hand side of the road.
“‘Carlin, you will march with me.
“‘Davis, you are get-away man. Follow me at a distance of 75 yards.
“‘I will indicate the route and assembly places as we go along. Drill regulation signals will be used.
“‘Messages will be brought to the support commander here.’
“I will then inquire: What time has the Lieutenant? I will set my watch to agree and direct:
“‘All men who have watches set them at —— (time).’
“I will then command: