=Situation No. 3=:
As the column approached this cross-road the platoon commander calls
you, Sergeant Wilkins, to him. As you march along he gives you the
following verbal orders:
“We have not heard or seen anything of the enemy. Our flank guard is
now marching abreast of the distance between the advance guard and
main body of our column marching on the (_a_)-(_b_) road.
“You will take the sixth squad and patrol down the road we are
approaching to the (direction) to cover the passage of the main
body. Remain out about 35 minutes. Catch up with the flank guard
when you can.
“Messages to head of support.”
The sixth squad, marching in column of files has arrived at this point
with Corporal Jenkins at the head.
_Required_:
What action do you take?