CHAPTER I

THE PREPARATION AND SOLUTION OF TACTICAL PROBLEMS 18-36 PRINCIPLES GOVERNING THE SOLUTION OF TACTICAL PROBLEMS (table) 18 THE APPLICATORY SYSTEM OF MILITARY INSTRUCTION 19 Kinds of problems. Map problems, terrain exercises, war games, tactical walks and rides, field maneuvers 19-20 Problems of decision 19 Troop leading problems 19 Limitations of terrain exercises 19 General form and details of tactical problems 20-21 General and special situation 20 Estimate of the situation 21-22 The mission 21-22 General and special assumptions 22-23 Use of maps 23 Visibility problems 24 Principles of the Art of War 24 Military responsibility and the peace training of officer 24-25 Mental processes and methods in the solution of tactical problems 25-28 Independent solutions. Personality of the author 26-27 Simplicity of plan 27 Advantages of the initiative 27 Reviews of solutions 27-28 Apparatus required 28 DIAGRAMMATIC ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS 29-31 SUGGESTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF PROBLEMS 31-33 BIBLIOGRAPHY 33-36