When the sketches are completed the Director distributes a mimeographed
sketch showing the disposition of the flank guard in order that the
members of the class may compare their sketches with it.
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=Flank Guard= =Card No. 1=
=Director’s Key=
1. Conduct class to place where the Terrain Exercise is to begin.
Distribute the problem. Read and explain. Have members of class
explain their understanding of the problem.
2. Explain necessity for employment of a flank guard:—protection of
exposed flank; where march; formation; patrols; rear guard;
duties.
3. Solution:—formation; advance party and support; covers more road
space; dispersion; formation of point; connecting files;
distances between elements; communication with main body.