_The Director_: “All of the doubtful points have been cleared up. Assuming that you would do what it has been decided that Captain M should do, I want each of you to write out the complete fire order of Captain M. It is understood, of course, that Captain M would give his order verbally, but it is desired to have you write out this order, so that the form of the order can be examined more carefully.” Procedure After the solutions have been written, the Director has one or more members of the class comment on the solution of other members. The Director then distributes the sheets containing Situation No. 3, which is the fire order of Captain M. * * * * * =Machine Gun Co.= =Card No. 2= =Director’s Key= 1. Explain the duties of the commanding officer of a machine gun company of an assault battalion. 2. Pass out Situation No. 2. Have members of the class explain their understanding of it. 3. Have members of class discuss: Number of platoons to be employed. Use of headquarters detail. Selection of firing position. Use of direct fire. Assignment of targets. Opening fire. 4. Have members of class write out fire order of Captain M. * * * * * The Problem =Situation No. 3=: Captain M gave the following verbal orders to the platoon leaders at (_s_): “Company —— has encountered heavy fire from (_t_). It will attack at (_u_) by building up a firing line at (_v_), and having a platoon attack in the direction of (_w_). A red rocket fired by this platoon will indicate the beginning of the attack. “The Stokes mortar will lay down a barrage in front of the platoon advancing in the direction of (_w_). The one-pounder will engage any hostile machine guns. “This company supports the attack. “Firing positions: “First platoon, the crest of this hill from 50 yards to the right of this point to 150 yards to the right of this point. “Second platoon, the crest of this hill from 50 yards to the left of this point to 150 yards to the left of this point. “Targets: “First platoon, right half of enemy’s position at (_t_). “Second platoon, left half of enemy’s position at (_t_). “Platoon commanders will be responsible for lifting the fire so as not to endanger the infantry. “Signal me when ready to open fire and open fire on my signal. “Battalion ammunition point 500 yards east of here in edge of woods. Carts at disposal of platoon leaders. “I shall be on the left of the 1st platoon.” _Required_: Actions of and orders actually issued by Lieutenant Y, commanding the 1st platoon. Solution