_The Director_: “That would be a proper procedure. The initial disposition of the outguard is only tentative. Soon after the outguards are posted the support commander will be out to make his inspection of them. At that time the situation may be represented to him, and he can make his decision as to whether or not he deems it necessary to supply the additional men.” (Note.—The exact location of the outguard should be decided upon at this time, and the tentative position of the sentinels should be determined.) Solution _The Director_: “We have decided upon the location of the outguard, and the dispositions to be made. It is now necessary to embody these in the form of orders to the members of the squad. Lieutenant Hunt, what should this order contain?” _Lieutenant Hunt_: “Do you want me to give the entire order for the posting of the outguard?” _The Director_: “Yes. If any point comes up that is not fully understood by a member of the class, he should feel free to interrupt with a question.” _Lieutenant Hunt_: “The men have all the information about the enemy and our own troops. It is not necessary to repeat that. I would cover this by saying: “‘You have heard the information about the enemy and our own troops. The first section is out in front covering the posting of the outguards.’ “I would then state the mission of the squad. “‘This squad forms outguard No. 2 of support No. 1.’ “The tactical dispositions are next in order. The reliefs have to be told off and other arrangements made.” “‘Hanna and Crow (riflemen), first relief; Smith and Carney (riflemen), second relief; Harris and Welch (riflemen), third relief; Rainer (automatic rifleman), spare man. “‘Rainer, you select the tentative positions for your automatic rifle and get ready to prepare them for occupation. “‘The members of the second and third reliefs will prepare the bivouac for the outguard and the firing positions which I will designate later. “‘In case of attack we will be supported.’ “The administrative arrangements are simple. They will relate to the messing of the men. “‘Meals will be sent up from the support.’ “Then the location of the outguard commander will be stated: “‘Messages to me, here.’ “I will then direct the men to remove their packs and order: “‘First relief, FOLLOW ME.’” Procedure _The Director_: “You seem to have covered the essential points of the order of an outguard commander. Now, in order to impress it on your minds, I want each member of the class to write out the order on his pad. Follow the form of the five paragraph order and try to get the wording just as was given by Lieutenant Hunt.” When all have finished writing the order the papers are collected and distributed again. Members of the class are called upon to read and comment on the order they have in their possession.