Question

What is the lieutenant doing when he is injured

Answer 1

In Stephen Crane’s short story, “An Episode of War,” we encounter a lieutenant whose name is never is never disclosed to us.  He becomes injured when he is shot, and it is understood that out of pure luck (or bad luck) that he happens to be struck by a bullet—a random bullet.   It is during one of the lieutenant’s daily routines (rationing coffee) that he is injured. 

Answer 2

"Dividing rations to his men" Is the correct answer. Hope it helps!