“‘The rear rank of the third squad will accompany me. I will march 200 yards in rear of Private E’s patrol. “‘Patrols will advance about 1,200 yards to the front. Keep in communication with me. Remain out until you receive orders to withdraw. “‘Messages to me. “‘Take charge of your patrols and move out.’ “I believe these orders would set the covering troops in motion.” _The Director_: “I agree with you. Are there any questions? I assume that when no questions are asked every member of the class not only understands what is being done, but also the reasons for doing it that particular way. If there is ever any doubt in your mind about any part of the problem or the solution, you should ask questions and demand explanations until the matter is entirely cleared up.” Procedure _The Director_: “Now, I want each member of the class to write out Sergeant X’s orders on his pad. The information about the enemy and our own troops that has already been given to the men by the platoon commander need not be repeated. The first paragraph might be. “‘You have heard what the platoon commander said about the enemy and our own troops. There is no further information.’” When all the members of the class have completed writing the order the papers are collected and redistributed. One or more members may be called upon to read the order in their possession and comment upon it. The whole idea is to impress the solution of each phase of the problem so firmly in the minds of the members of the class that, in case they should ever be called upon in active service to meet a similar situation, they would know exactly how to go about it. * * * * * =Outpost= =Card No. 3= =Director’s Key= 1. Explain necessity for covering the posting of the outguards. Formations that may be used: Skirmishers; patrols; advantages of patrol system. 2. Pass out problem and read it. Have members of class explain their version. 3. Disposition of packs. Keep haversacks. Remove rolls. 4. Orders: Information of enemy and own troops known. Second paragraph. Dispositions. Orders for patrols. Three patrols and support. How far to go out. When to return. 5. Asking questions. 6. Have class write out solution. Collect and redistribute solutions. Read and comment on solutions. 7. Explain object of problem. * * * * * Procedure The class is now conducted down the road to the point where outguard No. 2 is to be posted. Explanation _The Director_: “The order of the platoon commander requires Corporal V, with the fifth squad, to post outguard No. 2 on the main road in this vicinity and covering the front from —— (exclusive) to —— (exclusive).