_The Director_: “Captain Smith, in general what assistants has the platoon leader and what are their duties?” _Captain Smith_: “The platoon sergeant takes command of the platoon when the lieutenant goes forward, and obtains ranges after the selection of the firing position. “The communication corporal, with the agents (normally two), maintains communication between the platoon and the rifle company which it is supporting, and sends or signals to the platoon the information necessary to it. “The transport corporal moves guns and ammunition carts forward in accordance with the movements of the platoon. Improvises packs when necessary. Provides for replenishment of ammunition and replacements for killed or disabled mules. “There are seven privates in the headquarters detail. One of these is a bicyclist, two are agents to the rifle company, four runners maintain communication with machine gun company headquarters, with the sections and the platoon ammunition point.” _The Director_: “Captain Burt, what would Lieutenant Y do after receiving the order from Captain M?” _Captain Burt_: “He would proceed to the position assigned to his platoon. He would decide upon the positions to be assigned to his sections, and observe the enemy’s position to determine upon an allotment of targets. As the platoon approached he would halt it well under the cover of the hill and signal the platoon sergeant and the section leaders forward. When they arrived he would issue his fire order.” _The Director_: “Captain Jones, give the fire order issued by Lieutenant Y.” _Captain Jones_: “Lieutenant Y gives the following verbal order: “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 that platoon will indicate the beginning of the attack. “The Stokes mortars will lay down a barrage in front of the platoon advancing in the direction of (_w_). The one-pounder will engage hostile machine guns. “This platoon and the remainder of our company supports the attack. “Firing positions: “First section to the right of this rock; 2nd section to the left. Mount your guns below the crest and drag them into position without disclosing your presence. “Targets: “First section, the woods on the right of the enemy’s position at (_t_). Range 1,300 to 1,400. Combined sights. “Second section, the ridge for 100 yards to the left of the woods. Range 1,300. “Section leaders will be responsible for lifting their fire on the approach of the infantry. “Rate of fire 200 for first minute, 150 thereafter. “Signal me when ready. Open fire on my signal. “Platoon ammunition point 100 yards down the hill. “I shall remain here.”