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