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=Defensive Position= =Card No. 1=
=Director’s Key=
1. Assemble class at (_x_). Distribute sheets containing problem, read
and explain. Call on one or more members of class to state their
understanding of tactical situation.
2. Passive defense. Explain progress of action and necessity for a
halt. Prepare to ward off enemy attacks.
3. Factors in selection of position, communication and observation.
Reasons for distribution in depth. Defensive areas: combat
groups; strong points; centers of resistance; subsectors and
sectors. Definition of each.
4. Distribute sheets containing Situation No. 1. Read and explain. Get
company up. Message to platoon commanders. Rendezvous for
company.
5. Reconnaissance. Size up situation. Methods of distribution of
company. First, second, third, fourth, advantages and
disadvantages of each.
6. Decision to use first method. Explain what must be included in
order. Avoid details. Give platoon commanders their job and let
them go to it.
7. Each member of class write out order. Collect and distribute. Hand
out mimeograph sheets containing order. Compare work with
solution.
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