_The Director_: “We have decided upon the location of the outguard, and
the dispositions to be made. It is now necessary to embody these in the
form of orders to the members of the squad. Lieutenant Hunt, what should
this order contain?”
_Lieutenant Hunt_: “Do you want me to give the entire order for the
posting of the outguard?”
_The Director_: “Yes. If any point comes up that is not fully understood
by a member of the class, he should feel free to interrupt with a
question.”
_Lieutenant Hunt_: “The men have all the information about the enemy and
our own troops. It is not necessary to repeat that. I would cover this
by saying:
“‘You have heard the information about the enemy and our own troops.
The first section is out in front covering the posting of the
outguards.’
“I would then state the mission of the squad.
“‘This squad forms outguard No. 2 of support No. 1.’
“The tactical dispositions are next in order. The reliefs have to be
told off and other arrangements made.”
“‘Hanna and Crow (riflemen), first relief; Smith and Carney
(riflemen), second relief; Harris and Welch (riflemen), third
relief; Rainer (automatic rifleman), spare man.
“‘Rainer, you select the tentative positions for your automatic
rifle and get ready to prepare them for occupation.
“‘The members of the second and third reliefs will prepare the
bivouac for the outguard and the firing positions which I will
designate later.
“‘In case of attack we will be supported.’
“The administrative arrangements are simple. They will relate to the
messing of the men.
“‘Meals will be sent up from the support.’
“Then the location of the outguard commander will be stated:
“‘Messages to me, here.’
“I will then direct the men to remove their packs and order:
“‘First relief, FOLLOW ME.’”