_Captain Hodges_: “Yes, sir. I would not only want all the men on the same side of the road but I would want them on this side (indicating the side in the direction of which the flank guard is marching). If it comes to the point where we are compelled to fall back we can do so directly on our own troops and not have to expose ourselves while climbing the fences and crossing the road. And the field of fire is about as good on this favorable side, too.” _The Director_: “I think your points are well taken. Let us decide that we are to place the patrol in position on this side (indicate) of the road. Captain James just how would you go about it?” _Captain James_: “I would get the men through the fence, and to the vicinity of the position that we are to take up.” Procedure The Director now conducts the class to the place where the position is to be taken up. Solution _The Director_: “Captain James, let us assume that you have gotten your squad here. Tell us just what orders you would give?” _Captain James_: “I would say: “‘There is no further information of the enemy. Our troops continue the march. “‘We will take up a position here. “‘Each man get into a good position along this line (indicating) where he has a good field of fire, especially on the road. “‘Hasker, you keep a lookout towards the right flank. “‘Elliott, you keep a lookout down the road. “‘Johnson you keep a lookout towards the left flank. “‘I will be here (indicate).’” _The Director_: “I think that would cover the situation for the time being. Would you make any personal reconnaissance to the flanks?” _Captain James_: “No, sir, I would stay right here. If anything happens I want to be here to direct my men. If I considered a flank reconnaissance necessary I would send Corporal Jenkins to make it.” _The Director_: “You are right. Your place is right here with the squad at this time.” * * * * * =Flank Guard= =Card No. 4= =Director’s Key= 1. Conduct class down the road on which patrol is operating. 2. Distribute sheets containing Situation No. 4 and explain. 3. Location: Fire on main body; observation; field of fire; cavalry confined to roads; reaction. 4. Position: In road; both sides of road; one side of road. 5. Conduct class to side of road when position is to be taken up. 6. Orders: Information of enemy and own troops; plan; disposition; place of commander. 7. Flank reconnaissance. * * * * * Procedure It is assumed that the patrol has taken up a position on the side of the road towards which the flank guard is marching.