3. Factors in selection of position, communication and observation. Reasons for distribution in depth. Defensive areas: combat groups; strong points; centers of resistance; subsectors and sectors. Definition of each.
4. Distribute sheets containing Situation No. 1. Read and explain. Get company up. Message to platoon commanders. Rendezvous for company.
5. Reconnaissance. Size up situation. Methods of distribution of company. First, second, third, fourth, advantages and disadvantages of each.
6. Decision to use first method. Explain what must be included in order. Avoid details. Give platoon commanders their job and let them go to it.
7. Each member of class write out order. Collect and distribute. Hand out mimeograph sheets containing order. Compare work with solution.
Procedure
The class is now conducted to the area to be occupied by the 1st platoon and which is to be organized into a combat group.
The Problem
Situation No. 2:
You, Lieutenant M, are commanding the 1st platoon which has been designated to form the combat group in the right half of the company area.