(_f_) Captain D, with Company D, will follow Company B, in approach march formation at a distance of 300 yards, preparatory to relieving the Machine Gun elements of the 2nd battalion. Directing line ____ (state). Compass bearing ____ degrees, magnetic.
A reconnaissance officer from each company, accompanied by scouts and guides will be sent forward at once.
When the leading elements of the battalion have arrived at ____ (state place), the entire battalion will halt, take cover and await orders.
Company Commanders will assemble at ____ (state point) to receive orders covering the details of the relief.
4. Rolling Kitchens will join the combat train of the reserve battalion.
5. The battalion C. P. will close here at ____ (time) and open at the C. P. 2nd battalion at the same hour.
_The Director_: “After issuing this order and making sure that it is understood the battalion commander accompanied by his battalion staff, runners, etc., and the remainder of the battalion Headquarters’ Company will proceed to the front. One officer will be left at the old C. P. until the troops have moved out. He will then go to the front. The Major will get in personal communication with the Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion, secure all the information he has of the situation and the location of the troops to be relieved. He will make such reconnaissance as is practicable and necessary to a complete understanding of the situation and then prepare his orders for the relief of the 2nd battalion.”
_The Director_: “Are there any questions?”
The Director endeavors to answer any questions that may be asked.
=Approach March and Deployment= =Card No. 1=
1. Conduct the class to (e) where the Terrain exercise is to begin.
2. Distribute the sheets containing Special Situation, Blue, read and explain.
3. Meaning of Sector; attacking brigade; attack formations—brigades side by side; regiments side by side; attacking brigade and reserve brigade—tandem; formation of 19th brigade.
4. Distribute sheets containing Situation No. 1, read and explain.
5. Approach march and deployment; importance of; necessity for training; training programs; failure of battalion to jump off.
6. Visualize formation of 1st Battalion. Point out relative location of units.