20C SLAITirAL FOR NONCOMMISSIONED OFFIOERB. 



not used as part of the patrol ride along with Captain A as 

 observers. 



(c) How far be shall go and what country he shall cover 

 with the patrol. 



(d) Just what information it is particularly desired he shall 

 obtain. 



(c) Where he shall send his messages and when he shall 

 return. 



Example 1: 



" Sergeant B, it has just been reported to me that a com- 

 pany of hostile infantry was in camp last night at X, about 

 5 miles from here on this road. Take 5 men and proceed to- 

 ward X and find out whether the enemy is still there, and if 

 not, when he left and where he went. Send messages to me 

 here, and return by 8 o'clock this evening." 



Example 2: 



" Sergeant B, I think I heard the firing of field guns over in 

 that direction a short while ago. Take 6 men and proceed to 

 that high hill you see over there about 4 miles away. Send a 

 message to me here when you reach there. You may go far- 

 ther if you then think it advisable, but return before day- 

 light. I desire particularly to know if there are any hostile 

 troops in this vicinity, especially artillery. I shall send Ser- 

 geant X with 3 men to observe the country from that hill 

 you see over there farther to the south. He will remain there 

 till dark. Send messages to me here. If the troop is not here 

 on your return you will find a note for you underneath this 

 rail." 



Example 3: 



" Sergeant B, this friendly country boy has just reported 

 that four hostile cavalrymen stopped about half an hour ago 

 at his father's house, which he says is about 2 miles up this 

 road. One of the men seemed to be very sick. You will select 

 eight men from your section and endeavor to capture these 

 men. If they have disappeared you will reconnoiter in that 

 vicinity until dark. This boy will accompany you as a guide. 

 He will ride Private X's horse. I desire particularly to learn 

 the position, strength, and composition of any hostile troops 

 In this vicinity. Send reports to me here. Return before 

 daylight." 



