“We will allow a few minutes for the solution of this part of the problem, during which time you should look over the ground and decide upon the disposition of your patrol, just where each man will be at this particular moment.”
When the members of the class have completed this solution they will be collected and discussed.
(Note.—The discussion will depend upon the solution. The points included in the Director’s explanation should be brought out and fully discussed.)
Reconnoitering Patrol Card No. 4
Director’s Key
1. Conduct class along route of patrol to a distance of 600 yards.
2. Explain distance assumption.
3. Hand out Situation No. 4 and explain.
4. Operation of patrol; no hard and fast rules; objectives; advancing in one body; skirmishers; column on march; patrol leader; Boni point system.
5. Solution: Make sketch showing disposition of patrol.