=Special Situation—Blue=:
A regiment of Blue infantry, operating in hostile country, is marching
on the (_a_)-(_b_) road, towards (_c_).
The support of the advance guard, composed of Companies A and B (less 1
platoon, Company B), is this time at (_d_). The reserve, consisting of
the remainder of the battalion, is following at a distance of about 400
yards and the main body follows the reserve at a distance of 500 yards.
A (_e_) flank guard, consisting of the 3rd platoon, Company B, has
arrived at this point (_f_) marching on the (_g_)-(_h_) road.
A force of the enemy is reported in the vicinity of (_i_) and
detachments of mounted men have been operating in the direction of
(_j_).
=Situation No. 1=:
You, Lieutenant A, commanding the (_e_) flank guard, and marching at the
head of the main body of your command, have arrived at this point (_f_).
_Required_:
What is the formation of your (_e_) flank guard at this moment?
(Note.—The platoon is organized in accordance with column 8 T. O.
28-W. See Appendix I.)