2. Conduct the class to the point where the problem is to be started.
3. Distribute copies of problem. Read problem and have members of class explain tactical situation.
4. Work out solution in detail. Scouts or a patrol. Patrol, messages, capture prisoners, concealment, combat.
5. Duties of patrol. Combat with enemy. Continue observation. Get information back.
6. Selection of patrol leader. Platoon sergeant. Section leader. Explain duties of platoon sergeant. Availability of section leader.
8. Order for patrol: Information of enemy and our own troops. Where to go. When to return. Where messages are to be sent.
9. Explain necessity for estimate of situation.
10. Solution. Orders to platoon sergeant. Order for patrol leader. Runner to adjoining supports. Send citizen to outpost commander.
_The Director_: “Each member of the class will now consider himself to be Sergeant B. who has been designated as the patrol leader. Lieutenant Hunt, what equipment would you carry?”
_Lieutenant Hunt_: “I would not want to be encumbered with a rifle, so I would not carry one. I would want a pair of field glasses, a compass, a watch, a wire cutter, pencils and a book of field message blanks. If one were available I would want a map of the country over which the patrol is to operate. Each member of the patrol should be provided with a compass and a wire cutter. At least one man should carry a combination flag kit for wigwag and semaphore signaling——”
_Lieutenant Williams_: “I have understood that visual signaling is about to be discarded in the service. Can the Director give us some information on that point?”
_The Director_: “There is a tendency to throw it into the discard, but I am not so sure that it is right. There are times when visual signaling has its place and will save a lot of time and trouble. The codes are easily learned and any intelligent man can master the process within a comparatively short time. I think there should be a few men in every rifle platoon who are good signalers. Going back to the equipment of the patrol, I think Lieutenant Hunt has enumerated the essential items of equipment.
“Lieutenant Williams, suppose you were out on patrol duty and captured one of the enemy scouts, what is the first thing you would look for on him?”