=General Situation=:
The (_a_) forms the boundary between hostile states. A Blue force is
concentrating at (_b_). Red troops have been reported in the direction
of (_c_).
=Special Situation—Blue=:
A Blue detachment consisting of one regiment of Infantry has been sent
out toward the border as a covering force. It is disposed as follows:
The regiment (less 2nd and 3rd Battalions) on the (_d_) road; 2nd
Battalion on the (_e_) road; 3rd Battalion on the (_f_) road.
The 2nd Battalion marching on the (_e_) road, with Company E as advance
guard, has reached (_g_), where the battalion commander decides to halt
for the night. It is now 3 o’clock p. m. The column has halted, and the
company commanders have assembled at this point.
The battalion commander issues verbal orders as follows:
“Small detachments of the enemy have been reported at (_h_) and
(_i_). Our 3rd Battalion is halted for the night at (_k_); our
regiment (less 2nd and 3rd Battalions) is halted for the night at
(_l_).
“This battalion halts for the night at (_m_). March conditions
cease.
“The advance guard will furnish the outpost along the line (_n_).
“The remainder of the battalion will bivouac, Company F at (_o_);
Company G at (_o_); Company H at (_o_); Headquarters Company at
(_o_). In case of attack the outpost will be supported.
“The field trains will join the troops.
“Messages to (_p_).”
(Note.—Company E is organized in accordance with T. O. 28-W. See
Appendix 1.)