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.