1. Conduct class to point where operations of both 1st and 2nd platoons can be observed. 2. Distribute the sheets bearing Situation No. 4. Read and explain. 3. Visualize situation. Teamwork. Action taken by Captain C. 4. Send for 3rd platoon to come forward to enemy position. Message in detail. 5. Explain necessity for Reserve Platoon. Assault platoons disorganized by attack and out hand. Value of formed body under control. 6. Danger of entering captured positions. 7. Action with respect to supporting troops. * * * * * Procedure The Class is now conducted forward to the captured enemy strongpoint. The Problem =Situation No. 5=: On arriving at the captured strong point, Captain C finds the 1st and 2nd platoons somewhat mixed up and disorganized. Some of the men are on the far side firing on the retreating enemy. Some are seen to be hunting souvenirs. There are a considerable number of enemy dead and wounded lying about. About a dozen enemy prisoners are standing off to one side with their hands up. The 3rd platoon is seen advancing in the distance. Lieutenant P, with the platoon headquarters is coming forward at a run. Companies A and B to the left are advancing and the whole enemy line is apparently retreating. _Required._ What action do you, Captain C, take? Procedure The Director distributes the sheets bearing the situation to the class, reads it over and makes the necessary explanations, points out the places mentioned, etc. Solution _The Director_: “Captain Hastings, what would you do under the circumstances?” _Captain Hastings_: “In the first place I would want to see the platoon commanders and give them instructions as to the action to be taken. I would call the runners of the 1st and 2nd platoons and order them: “‘Find your platoon commanders. Tell them to report to me here, at once.’ “While waiting for the platoon commanders to come I would size up the situation and be prepared to issue my orders soon after their arrival.” _The Director_: “I think we can all agree that that is the logical procedure. In sizing up the situation, what points would you consider, Lieutenant Wallace?”