7. Estimate of situation; mission; enemy; own troops; terrain plans of operation; decision.
8. Order: Information of Enemy and own troops (Refer to copy of order to be submitted as solution in bringing out points of order. Make discussion along lines of solution). Plan of commander. Orders for each unit. Put in paragraph (x). Administrative arrangements. Location of C. P. Review the paragraphs of the order.
10. Distribute sheets containing the solution (copy of Order). Read and explain. Have members of class compare their order with the solution.
11. Explain subsequent actions of Major A.
The class is now conducted to the area supposed to be occupied by Company B. The Director will distribute the sheets containing Situation No. 2 to the members of the class.
You, Captain B, are commanding Company B. You have the order of the battalion commander relating to your company as follows:
(_d_) Captain B, with Company B, will march at —— (hour) p. m., in approach march formation in the right (left) half of the regimental sector, preparatory to relieving the right (left) assault company of the 2nd battalion. Directing line —— (state directing line). Compass bearing —— degrees, magnetic.
A reconnaissance officer from each company, accompanied by scouts and guides will be sent forward at once.
4. Rolling kitchens will join the combat train of the reserve battalion.
The Director will read the situation aloud, make such explanations as may be necessary and point out the area occupied by Company B. One or more members of the class may be called upon to state his understanding of the situation.
_The Director_: “Lieutenant Williams, what do you understand to be the formation of Company B at this moment?”
_Lieutenant Williams_: “I would say that the company would be in approach march formation. There would be two platoons, let us say the 1st and 2nd, in the assault echelon and one, the 3rd, in the support echelon. All three of the platoons would at this time be deployed in two waves, a section of three squads in each wave. I think each section would be deployed in a line of skirmishers while at a halt. The company headquarters would be here, about midway between the assault echelon and the support echelon.”