tpost. Sent usually by
outpost reserve or by main body, and retires to them, rather than to
the line of supports. Function same as element of outpost
proper,--_observation, resistance, reconnaissance_; but less
resistance than _warning_. May be as small as 2 men, or as large as a
support, depending on location and importance of detached position.

B. Principles.

1. Established under precautions, because of danger of enemy
breaking between the main body and the detached post.
2. Entrenchment: what time of day? What other circumstances?
Treatment of bridges? Night?
3. Requisitioning order: Need of payment; for justice, for
military advantage later (reassure farmers through whose
territory you will need to pass and keep supplied).

Twelfth Problem--Requisitioning Detachment or Patrol:

A. Definition and Function.--A patrol may have any mission: here
it is sent to take (on payment) the provender designated. A.r.d. sent
by commander with specific instructions, is legal; a raid for booty
illegal. (See f.s.r., sec, 290.)

B. Principles.

1. Preparation essential.
2. Sending of men singly or in pairs across open spaces.
3. Deliberate start on _wrong_ road to deceive enemy scouts.
4. Not to fire unless obliged,--until return trip.

Thirteenth Problem--A Contact Patrol:

A. Definition and Function.--A small patrol sent out from a
stationary body of troops, usually at night, to find out whether
enemy is starting a retreat. (Compact formation in column.)

B. Principles.

1. Travel light, but prepare to spend some time lying still.
2. Route rear and parallel to a road, but not on it.
3. Do not attack enemy patrols unless necessary.
4. Get through enemy line of observation and watch support or
larger body.
5. Return together when you have definite information. Do not
send single messengers.

Fourteenth Problem.--A Small Outguard:

The principles used in 14 are same as those listed under 1-13; and
should be clinched by assigning yourself the problem of completely
arranging an outpost for a brigade to be encamped or bivouacked at
some assigned position on the Hunter's Town sheet. Exchange
solutions, for mutual criticism.

Examinations.

The following examinations, given at the second Plattsburg Training
Camp, will enable students of military matters to form some idea as