_Captain Hastings_: “If I were making the inspection I would satisfy myself that every man is physically fit for the duty to be performed. I would not want a man who has been on some strenuous duty and is all worn out. I would see that every man is properly armed and equipped, that each man has a ration, 40 pounds of ammunition and a canteen full of water. I would not allow a man to carry his roll. I would see that the equipment is arranged so that it will not rattle or glisten in the sunlight. I would see that no man carried anything that would give the enemy an identification or information that would be of value to him. I will verify my own equipment and make sure that I have everything that I will probably require.” The Director will now hand out the slips bearing special situation No. 2: The Problem =Situation No. 2=: You, Sergeant B, have been designated to command the reconnoitering patrol, consisting of Privates Anderson, Bailey, Carlin and Davis. Lieutenant A has given you your orders and turned the men over to you. Your orders are: “I have just received information that there is a Red force in the vicinity of (_h_). (The point (_h_) and the road leading toward it are pointed out on the map or on the ground.) “There are no other patrols out from this support. I will notify the other supports that you are going out. “You will take this reconnoitering patrol of four men and proceed towards (_h_), and find out what you can about the enemy. Information as to his strength and composition, and what he is doing is particularly desired. “Return when you have accomplished your mission. “Send messages here.” _Required_: The orders that you give. Solution _The Director_: “Lieutenant Wallace, we will assume that you are Sergeant B. You have made the inspection of your patrol and corrected all deficiencies. You are ready to give your orders and arrange for the patrol to move out. Just what would you say and what would you do?” _Lieutenant Wallace_: “I would spread my map out on the ground where the men could see it. In the presence of the support commander I would give my orders: “‘Information has been received that there is a Red force in the vicinity of (_h_). Here is the place on the map (indicating). We are here (indicating). This is the road that we will guide on (indicating). There are no other patrols out from our support. “‘We are going out as a reconnoitering patrol. We will find out what we can about the enemy. Our special mission is to find out his strength, his composition and what he is doing. “‘Anderson, you will be advance man; march on the left-hand side of the road. “‘Bailey, you follow Anderson at a distance of 25 yards, on the right-hand side of the road. “‘Carlin, you will march with me.