(_a_) In designating the boundary line, some natural topographical or
geographical feature should be selected, such as a river, creek, road,
state boundary, etc. In this problem the boundary may be some miles from
the point where the problem starts and in the opposite direction from
the direction of attack.
(_b_) A general defensive position in rear of the ground selected for
the problem.
(_c_) Two, three or four regiments would be placed in the first line
depending on the frontage assigned to the division and other conditions.
(_d_) Compass direction—north, south, east, or west.
(_e_) Describe boundaries by roads, creeks, towns, points, etc. Distance
between boundaries should be such as to give appropriate frontage to the
division—about 500 yards for each battalion employed as an assaulting
battalion.
(_f_) Give order by enumerating regiments as—1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Infantry.
(_g_) The number of battalions in assault and in reserve may vary in
different regiments, depending upon the frontage assigned to the
regiment and the nature of its task.
(_h_) If the regiment has more than one battalion in the first line, the
text should read: “Is the right (left) assault battalion of ——
Infantry.”
(_i_), (_k_), (_l_), (_m_) Use letters appropriate to the companies of
the designated battalion.
(_n_), (_o_) Indicate the hour.
(_p_) Select position suitable for firing line with position in rear
suitable for direct overhead fire of machine guns.
(_q_) Select suitable position for small force on the defensive.
(_r_) Indicate the hour a few minutes later than (_o_).
(_s_) Select a position between the assault and reserve companies with
good visibility.
(_t_) Defensive position for small force of Reds.
(_u_) Indicate an hour that will give the rifle and machine gun
companies time to get into position for the attack.
(_v_) Usually on or in advance of the line of scouts.
(_w_) A direction that will flank or envelop the local resistance.
(_x_) One of the positions from which scouts originally received fire.
(_y_) Platoons should be in rear of positions you plan to have them
occupy and on natural lines of advance.
_Required_:
The action taken by Major X and the orders actually issued by him.
(Note.—The Machine Gun Company is organized and equipped in
accordance with Table of Organization 29-W. See Appendix I.)