FROM THB UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT THROUGH THB SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS g 506 Rev. Stat, prohibits the withdrawal of this book for home use. Cornell University Library UB23 .A35 1917 A guide for the use of officers of the I olin 3 1924 030 732 576 Cornell University Library The original of this book is in the Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924030732576 WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL A Guide FOR THE USE OF OFFICERS OF THE Inspector General's Department 1911 Prepared under direction of the Inspector General of the Army CORRECTED TO APRIL I. 1917 (GENERAL ORDERS No. 37 AND BULLETIN No. 1 5 WAR DEPARTMENT. 1917) WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1917 WAR DEPARTMENT, Document No. 403. Office of the Inspector Geneeal. Wak Department, Office of the Chief of Staff, Washington, October 19, 1911. The following Guide for the Use of Officers of the Inspector General's Department, 1911, prepared under direction of the In- spector General, is published for the information and government of the Regular Army and Organized Militia of the United States* By order of the Secretary of War : Wm. H. Cabteb, Major General, Acting Chief of Staff. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS. Inspector General's Department 9 Office ol the Inspector General of the Army 10 Inspectors general and acting inspectors general 10 Inspections 16 Inspection of a garrisoned post 22 Special instructions to inspectors 27 Inspection of an arsenal or depot 30' Reports of Inspections, statements of irregularities and deficiencies, and reme- dial action reports 34 Inspection of money accounts 39' ket hod of inspection 41 Checks 44 Check books and unused checks 46 Certificates of deposit 47 Proceeds of sales 48 Appropriations 60 MoLey vouchers 51 Disbursing officers 64 Depositaries 66> Closing statements 66 Reports of inspections, etc 67 Inspection of property for condemnation 67 Animals 77 Books 78 Buildings 78 Submarine mine property 78 At national cemeteries 79 Quartermaster's property 79 Subsistence supplies 82 Medical property 83 Engineer property 84 Ordnance and ordnance stores &&■ Signal property .' 96- American National Red Cross 97 Ammunition 97 Annual reports 101 Anns and equipments 101 For commissioned officers 101 For enlisted men and organizations 104 Army 117 Army transports 126 5 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS. Page. Articles of War 133 5 and medals 133 135 Bands 136 Battalions and squadrons ^ Bicycles I 38 Blank forms 138 Boards of officers -. I 3 ** Buildings " 2 Ceremonies 144 Civilian employees 145 Claims against the United States 149 Contracts and purchases 149 Contract surgeons 151 Dental Corps 152 Discharges 152 Diseases 153 Eight-hour law 154 Fortifications 155 Funds 162 Regimental, bakery, company and mess 162 General Staff Corps 173 Guard duty 173 Guns and carriages 175 Holidays 179 Honors to the flag 180 Ice 182 Instruction 183 Theoretical 183 Practical 187 Laundries 192 Mail 193 Manure 194 Maps 194 Marine Corps 194 Military post I95 Militia '. 195 Mosquitoes 196 National cemeteries 196 Noncommissioned officers igg Outside influence. 202 Philippine scouts Physical examination and tests of officers 204 Post bakeries.. 205 Post commander 207 Post exchange 210 Presents. 215 Prisoners 216 Private mounts - 219 Private property 222 Protection against fires 224 Public animals . 224 TABLE OF CONTENTS. 7 Page. Publications 227 Public property '. 228 Punishments 239 Quarters 240 Railroads 241 Rations 241 Records and correspondence 244 Books and records 252 Recruiting service 260 Recruiting stations 260 Recruit depots and depot posts 265 Retired officers 267 Servants 268 Signal Corps depots and posts 269 Soldiers' homes 269 Soldiers' Home at Washington, D. C 269 National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers 270 Staff 271 Submarine mining 272 Subsistence stores 273 Surveying officer 275 Tableware 279 Telegrams 280 Telegraphic code 281 Telephones 281 Tentage 282 Transportation 282 Uniform 285 Veterinarians 288 Water supply, sewerage, heating and lighting plants 289 Appendix. — Form for report of an inspection of a garrisoned post and form for statement of irregularities and deficiencies 291 List of abbreviations used 300 Index 303 A GUIDE FOR USE OF OFFICERS OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT. INSPECTOR GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT. 1. That from and after the approval of this act the Army of the United States, including the existing organizations, shall consist of * * * an Inspector General's Department, * * *. The Inspector General's Department shall consist of one inspec- tor general with the rank of brigadier general, four inspectors general with the rank of colonel, four inspectors general with the rank of lieutenant colonel, and eight inspectors general with the rant of major : Provided, That all vacancies created or caused by this section shall be filled, as far as possible, by pro- motion according to seniority of officers of the Inspector Gen- eral's Department. (Act approved Feb. 2, 1901, 31 Stat. L., 748, T51 ; G. O. 9, A. G. O., 1901, p. 5. See par. 2, post. See act of Apr. 27, 1914, p. 9, Bull. 18, W. D., 1914, as to appointments and reappointments of officers above grade of colonel in.) See national defense act, June 3, 1916. (Bull. 16, W. D., 1916.) Composition under national defense act. (Op. J. A. G., Bull. 18, W. D., 1916, p. 19.) 2. That upon the occurrence of a vacancy in the grade of colonel in the Inspector General's Department after the present lieutenant colonels therein shall have been promoted or retired, such vacancy shall not be filled, and thereafter the number of officers authorized for that department shall be as follows : One inspector general with the rank of brigadier general ; three in- spectors general with the rank of colonel ; four inspectors gen- eral with the rank of lieutenant colonel, and nine inspectors general with the rank of major. (Act approved Mar. 2, 1901, 31 Stat. L., 899 ; G. O. 26, A. G. O., 1901, p. 7.) Increase in five increments. (Op. of J. A. G. as to applica- tion of sec. 24, national defense act, Bull. 18, W. D., 1916, p. 9.) 3. Details from the line to fill vacancies in, appointment of chief, etc. (Act approved Feb. 2, 1901, sec. 26 ; 31 Stat. L., 755 ; ' G. O. 9, A. G. O., 1901, p. 11. See act of Apr. 27, 1914, p. 9, Bull. 18, W. D., 1914, as to detail of colonel, lieut. colonel, or major in. Also op. of J. A. G. on p. 6, Bull. 25, W. D., 1914.) 9 10 INSPECTOR GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT. Sh Regulations as to Officers' Reserve Corps, I. G. Dept. (G. O. 32, W. D., 1916, p. 29.) 3|. Listing of persons of military qualifications for appoint- ment as commissioned officers in; age limit. (G. O. 37, W. D., 1916, p. 3.) 4. The Secretary of War may, in addition, detail officers of the line, not to exceed four, to act as assistant inspectors gen- eral: Provided, That officers of the line detailed as acting in- spectors general shall have all the allowances of cavalry officers of their respective grades. (Act approved June 23, 1874, 18 Stat. L., 244 ; G. O. 78, A. G. O., 1874, p. 1. See op. of J. A. G. as to interpretation of act of June 23, 1874, in connection with reorganization act of June 3, 1916 (1S2-L-3, O. I. G.).) 5. Expert accountant for, authorized. (Act June 13, 1890, 26 Stat. L., 151 ; G. O. 69, A. G. O., 1890 ; act Feb. 24, 1891, 26 Stat. L., 773 ; G. O. 27, A. G. O., 1891.) OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE ARMY. 6. The office of the Inspector General in the War Department is a bureau of the War Department, similar in its character to the " office of the Quartermaster General," and the " office of the Commissary General," and the " office of The Adjutant General," etc., and also " in the status and authority of its chief," so far as his authority and status as a chief of bureau in the War Department go. (Op. J. A. G., May 3, 1898 ; 3314^1, O. I. G.) INSPECTORS GENERAL AND ACTING INSPECTORS GENERAL. 7. Sphere of inquiry includes every branch of military affairs except when specially limited in Army Regulations or orders. (A. R., 895; 878 of 1913.) 8. Will exercise a comprehensive and general observation within the command to which assigned over all that pertains to the efficiency of the Army, the condition and state of supplies of all kinds, of arms and equipments, of the expenditure of public property and moneys, and the condition of accounts of all dis- bursing officers of every branch of the service, of the conduct, discipline, and efficiency of officers and troops, and report with strict impartiality in regard to all irregularities that may be dis- covered. (A. R„ 895 ; A. R., 878 of 1913.) 9. "Prom time to time they will make such suggestions as may appear to them practicable for the correction of any defect that may come under their observation. (A. R., 895; A. R., 878 of 1913.) INSPECTORS GENERAL. 11 10. When assigned to a military command they are under the immediate direction of its commanding general; when not so assigned, they are under the orders of the War Department. (A. R., 896 ; A. R., 879 of 1913.) 11. They will make such special inspections as the command- ing general may direct within the limits of his command. (A. R., 896 ; A. R. 896 amended by C. A. R., 26 of 1913. See A. R., 879 of 1913.) 12. Report by letter on arriving at their stations to the In- spector General of the Army. (A. R., 897 ; A. R., 880 of 1913.) 13. An officer of a staff corps or department, or an officer serving therein by detail, will report to The Adjutant General of the Army and to the head of his corps or department on the last day of every month, giving his address, a statement of the duties on which he has been employed during the month, the date of his assignment thereto, and the authority by which so assigned. (A. R., 843 ; A. R., 843, amended by C. A. R., 2 of 1912. See A. R., 827.) 14. Personal reports when absent with leave, detached, etc. (A. R., 64, 841, 842.) Note. — A leave of absence commences on the day following that on which the officer departs from his proper station. The day of departure, whatever the hour, is counted as a day of duty ; the day of return as a day of absence. (A. R., 58.) The day of departure from command or station in the case of detached serv- ice and the day of return from such service are counted as days of detached service. (Oir. 41, W. D., 1909.) A. R. 841 rescinded and 842 amended by C. A. R. 2, of 1912. See A. R. 826 of 1913. Note.— See A. G. O. letter Nov. 22, 1913, in G. O. 54, E. Dept. 1913, as to officers spending their leaves in United States whose station is beyond limits of United States. 15. Reporting in person on arriving in Washington or at the headquarters of a division or department. (A. R., 839; A. R. S25 of 1913.) 16. Will furnish to the Inspector General of the Army copies of all orders and written instructions received for tours of inspec- tion or for investigations, giving the nature of the duty they are going to perform, the probable time they will be at each place to be visited during their tour, and the probable date they will re- turn to their stations. (A. R., 897.) Note. — Officers of the Inspector General's Department in the Philippines Division are not required to furnish copies of orders 12 INSPECTORS GENERAL. and written instructions for tours of inspection, nor itineraries of routes of travel, etc., called for by A. R., 897. (10039, O. I. G., A. R. 880 of 1913.) 17. At the close of each fiscal year the inspector general as- signed to a military command will submit to its commanding general a report covering the operations of the Inspector Gen- eral's Department within the command during the preceding year, together with such recommendations for the improvement of the service as he may deem fit, and will forward a copy thereof, through military channels, to The Adjutant General of the Army, who will transmit it to the Inspector General of the Army. (A. R., 897.) Copy of annual report intended for the Inspector General of the Army should be forwarded as above in time to reach his office not later than August 10 of each year. (13505-G, O. I. G. ; A. R. 880 of 1913.) 18. An officer of the Inspector General's Department, upon being relieved from duty as inspector general of a division, will submit directly to the Inspector General of the Army a state- ment showing the status of the inspections pertaining to that division, including those assigned under A. R. 910. (13505, O. I. G. ; A. R. 910 changed to A. R. 914 by O. A. R. 26 of 1913. See A. It. 899 of 1913.) 19. Will make known their orders or instructions to com- manding officers and other officers whose troops and affairs they are directed to inspect. (A. R., 898 ; A. R. 881 of 1913.) 20. When making inspections within the territorial limits of the command of an officer subordinate to the officer ordering the inspections, they will, prior to the inspections, furnish to the subordinate commander a copy of their orders and an itinerary of their route in so far as they relate to the inspection of parts of his command. (A. R., 898 ; A. R. 881 of 1913.) 21. Not to give orders unless specially authorized, then only in the name of the superior giving such authority. (A, R., 899 ; A. R. 882 of 1913.) 22. All irregularities to be reported with strict impartiality. ( A. R., 899 ; A. R. 882 of 1913. ) 28. Should refrain from informal conversation or comment upon subjects under investigation. (A. R., 899 ; A. R. 882 of 1913.) 24. Will exercise the greatest care that they do no injustice to organizations or individuals. (A. R., 900; A. R. 883 of 1913.) 25. When investigating accusations prejudicial to the char- acter of an officer, will make known to him their nature and give INSPECTORS GENERAL. 18 him an opportunity to make his own statement in writing, which will be appended to the report. (A. R., 900; A. R. 8S3 of 1913.) 26. When detailed to investigate alleged attempts to defraud the Government, or any irregularity or misconduct of any officer or agent of the United States, they have authority to administer oaths to witnesses. (A. R. 901 ; R. S., 183, amended by act Feb. 13, 1911, 36 Stat. L., 898 ; M. L., 691.) " The Inspector General's Department is an instrumentality placed at the disposal of the Secretary of War to assist him in military administration. It is not in any sense a tribunal ; it has no power to reach findings or to impose punishment. It has power to administer oaths when necessary in the course of an investigation, and is regulated by the requirements of section 183, Revised Statutes, as amended. * * * " The officers of the Inspector General's Department are confi- dential agents of the Secretary of War, whose duty it is to collect the facts in respect to a particular incident ; they are bound to make as full a presentation on both sides as is possible, their conduct in that regard being regulated by the requirements of paragraph 893 of the Army Regulations, 1908 [A. R„ 900 of 1910]. * * * " These investigations (by officers of the Inspector General's Department) are, as a rule, confidential ; a different procedure may be prescribed by the Secretary of War or by the officer ordering the investigation ; a public investigation may be di- rected, and those whose conduct is being made the subject of examination may be permitted to appear, to produce witnesses. and to cross-examine. ■* * * " In the case in reference, I \mderstand Mr. has been permitted to be present during the conduct of the investigation. This is a mater that is committed to the discretion and judgment of the inspector, and is not regarded as a right which can be demanded by the person whose acts or conduct are being made the subject of investigation. " If the investigation is confidential, the report is equally confidential, and there is no authority of law or practice in furnishing any person with copies of the Inspector General's notes. * " * " I think that the Inspector General correctly states the prac- tice in respect to military investigations which are conducted by officers of his department, in which the practice is not to recei vc briefs. * * * " (Op. Judge Advocate General, Xov. 22. V.m ; 13738-B, O. I. G.) 14 INSPECTORS GENERAL. The Secretary of War, November 24, 1909, said, with respect to a request for a copy of the notes of testimony as taken from day to day, as follows: "In conformity with the established practice in such cases the investigation is a confidential one, and I am advised that as the investigation itself is confidential in character there is no authority of law or practice for furnishing any person with copies of the Inspector General's notes in ad- vance of their submission to the Secretary of War." (13738-B, O. I. G. See Bull. 13, W. D., 1913, p. 4. ) Eeports of investiga- tions to present a statement of facts, conclusions, and recom- mendations, etc. (Cir. letter O. I. G., Feb. 7, 1914 ; 13505-A. V., O. I. G. ; A. R. 884, of 1913 ; 883 of 1913.) 27. Inspectors general will, from time to time, designate the articles which, in their opinion, should be procured and kept for sale by the Subsistence Department, to officers and enlisted men while in garrison or permanent camps, and while in temporary camps or on active campaign. (A. It., 902; see also R. S., 1144.) For latest sales list, see G. O. 172, W. D, 1909. For sales list other than food supplies, see Cir. 18, O. C. Q. M. C, 1913 ; Cir. 25, O. C. Q. M. C, 1913 ; Cir. 29, O. C. Q. M. C, 1913. (A. R., 885 of 1913.) Latest sales list, Bull. 12, W. D., 1914 ; Bull. 19, 1914. 28. When assigned to a military command, they will each be allowed the necessary clerks and one messenger, who will be assigned by the Secretary of War. (A. R., 896; A. R., 879, of 1913.) 29. Every facility and assistance, including clerical aid, if re- quested, will be furnished inspectors by commanding and other officers whose troops and affairs they are directed to inspect. (A. R., 898 ; A. R., 881 of 1913.) 30. The efficient discharge of the duty of inspecting officers requires a thorough acquaintance with the rules and usages of the service, the regulations and laws for the government of the Army, the systems of instruction for the troops, and the gen- eral principles of the military profession Industrious attention must therefore be given by inspectors to the study of such mat- ters as may pertain to their sphere of investigation ; and habits of study and critical observation should be assiduously culti- vated. (G. O. 5, A. G. 0„ 1866.) 81. Under the provisions of A. R. 888 (A. R., 895, 1910), in- spectors general will inquire into and report upon the business methods of all chief quartermasters and other officers on duty in the Quartermaster's Department under the conditions named INSPECTORS GENERAL. 15 in G. O. 18 and 73, W. D., 1908, with special reference to the application of the principles enunciated therein. (G. O. 18, 73, 176, W. D., 1908.) Also see Cir. 7, Q. M. G. O., 1909, as amended. See G. O. 32, W. D., 1912 ; Cir. 7, Q. M. G. O., 1909, superseded by Cir. 1, O. C. Q. M. C, 1912. Latter amended by Cir. 9, O. C. Q. M. C, 1913, and Cir 19, O. C. Q. M. C, 1913, and Cir. 26, O. C. Q. M. C, 1913; Cirs. 2, 4, O. Q. M. G., 1914; A. R., 878, 1913. 32. Inspectors should offer their services (to inspect property or examine other matters) to post authorities whenever they officially visit them at times not specified for a regular inspec- tion. 33. Whenever a complete inspection is made of an organized body of troops the inspector will ascertain whether there is on hand any excess of ordnance property over the needs of the organization, or any surplus not borne on returns, and will in- quire into and report upon such excess or surplus wherever found to exist. (Cir. 87, W. D., 1907.) 34. Orders to inspectors about to visit posts, commands, etc., will be given in the form of letters and not published, as it is desirable that the inspectors shall see the posts, depots, etc., under normal conditions. (Cir. 22. W. D., 1903, par. 11. See par. 6, Neo. 225 and 225- A. ) 35. Orders contemplating the payment of mileage should state the specific points to which travel is directed, whenever it is practicable to embody such information in the orders. (Pay- master General, Mar. 7, 1906; 10381-11, O. I. G.) 36. To enable the Quartermaster General to communicate with inspectors before they inspect quartermaster depots, inspec- tors-general of departments are requested to notify the Quarter- master General direct of the probable date of such inspections. (Does not apply to the Philippine Islands; 11844, O. I. G.) 37. On return to his station from an official tour an inspector should report verbally to his commander any matters that in his judgment require immediate attention, to be followed later by the written record. (Cir. 22, W. D., 1903, par. 9.) 38. The necessity for making an inspection on a Sunday by an inspector general is a question to be passed upon by the inspec- tor, who is responsible to higher authority for his action. (Sec- retary of War, May 19, 1905 ; 10054, A-l, O. I. G.) 384. Classification of inspections. (A. R., 903 in C. A. R. 26, 1913.) 16 INSPECTIONS. INSPECTIONS. 89. Hereafter no portion of the appropriation for mileage to officers shall be expended for inspections or investigations except such as are especially ordered by the Secretary of War or such as are made by Army and department commanders in visiting their commands, and those made by Inspector General's Depart- ment in pursuance of law, Army Regulations, or orders issued by the Secretary of War. (Act Aug. 6, 1S94, G. O. 32, 1894, and Cir. 16, 1903, A. G. O. ) See also A. K., 1307, as to the Philippine Islands. (A. R. 1307 amended by C. A. R. 26, 1913 ; A. R. 1284 of 1913.) 40. Special inspections and investigations within the limits of a command (territorial or tactical) may be made under orders of the commander thereof; but in all cases involving travel his selection of officers to perform such duty shall be restricted to inspectors general, acting inspectors general, or officers of the General Staff Corps on duty as such, at his headquarters under War Department assignment. (A. R. 903 ; see also A. R. 1307 ; A. R. 903 changed to A. R. 910 by C. A. R. 26 of 1913. See A. r! 1284 of 1913 ; 893 of 1913. ) 41. Stated inspections: All military commands,] At least once garrisoned posts, and each fiscal camps. J year Armories. Arsenals. Depots. General hospitals. General recruiting sta- tions. Annually. Proving ground, Sandv Hook, N. J. Military prisoners in United States Peniten- tiary, Fort Leavenworth, Kans. National cemeteries, each once in 2 years. Accounts of officers disbursing funds under the Secretary of War. Special inspections of posts and com- mands as may be deemed advisable. By inspector general of the division or his assist- ants. (A. R., 905.) Inspections will be di- rected by the Secretary of War to be made by offi- cers recommended by the Inspector General of the Army. (A.R.,906.) See par. 135, -post. INSPECTIONS. 17 Military departments' and business methods of the Military Academy. The Service Schools. By the Inspector General or officers recom- mended by him under '■ ] specific instructions of the War Department. (A. R., 907.) Note. — The fiscal year is the inspection year. (1690, 0. I. G.) Annual garrison inspections, A. R. 905, C. A. R. 26, 1913. (Old A. R. 905 rescinded by C. A. R. 26, 1913.) A. R. 906, C. A. R. 26, 1913. See A. R. 888 of 1913. A. R. 906 changed to A. R. 911J by C. A. R. 26, 1915; see A. R. 895, 1913. A. R. 907 changed to A. R. 912 by C. A. R. 26, of 1915; see A. R. 896 of 1913. Annual tactical inspections. A. R. 904, C. A. R. 26, 1913; A. R. 887 of 1913 (C. A. R. 9, 1914). 42. Of division and department headquarters to determine whether or not the prescribed methods of official business are strictly carried out. (G. O. 191, W. D., 1905.) 43. The recruit depots at Fort Slocum, N. Y., Columbus Bar- racks, Ohio ; and Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and any other such depots that may be established hereafter, will only be inspected by officers to be designated from The Adjutant General's Office. (G. O. 124, W. D., 1907.) See par. 68, post. 44. Ungarrisoned posts will be inspected at such times as the division commander may direct, ordinarily once in two years. (A. R. 905, changed to A. R. 906 by C. A. R. 26, of 1913 ; A. R. 889, of 1913.) 45. The United States Military Prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kans., and the Pacific Branch of the United States Military Prison at Alcatraz Island, Cal., are to be inspected at least once each year by one of the inspectors general of the Army. (R. S., 1348, amended by act Jan. 19, 1891, 26 Stat. L., 722; G. O. 8, A. G. O., 1891 ; act Mar. 2, 1907, 34 Stat. L., 1169 ; G. O. 58, W. D., 1907.) See A. R. 896i of 1913. 46. Just prior to the departure of an Army transport from a terminal port, and immediately upon its arrival at such port, it will be minutely inspected by an officer of the Inspector General's Department, or, if no officer of that department is available, by the officer in charge of water transportation. In making this inspection all irregularities and deficiencies found by the in- spector or mentioned in the report of the commanding officer of the troops, required by paragraph 232, Army Transport Service Regulations, will be investigated. (A. R. 905, changed to A. R. 913 by C. A. R. 26 of 1913 ; 898 of 1913.) 11209 — 17 2 18 INSPECTIONS. 47. The Secretary of War directs that in making periodical inspections of Army transports the inspections be extended to develop whether or not the Army Transport Service Regulations prohibiting the introduction of liquor and gambling are strictly enforced, and whether there is an illegitimate traffic in commis- sary supplies by those having access to such supplies. If irregu- larities in this respect are found, responsibility therefor will be fixed and recommendation made looking to correction. (Cir. Letter, O. I. G., Feb. 17, 1911 ; 4481-AP, O. I. G.) 48. Each mine planter shall be inspected annually by an offi- cer of the Inspector General's Department. (Par. 21, Regs, for Mine Planters, 1909. ) 49. Inspections of boats assigned to Artillery districts for passenger and freight service and mine purposes : (a) Inspectors making inspections of Coast Artillery posts will include a thorough inspection of all boats assigned to Coast Artillery service at such posts. (G. O. 235, W. D., 1909. See par. 109, post.) (6) Daily inspection of a mine planter by its commanding officer. (G. O. 229, W. D., 1909.) (c) Daily inspection (except Sundays and lega~l holidays) of all boats assigned to Artillery districts by officers directly in charge of them or by officers designated by the Artillery district commanders. (G. O. 235, W. D., 1909.) (d) Artillery district and post commanders having boats as- signed to their commands for Coast Artillery service, either per- manently or temporarily, will make at least one careful inspec- tion of every such boat monthly and on a day other than that of the regular monthly inspection. (G. O. 235, W. D., 1909. > 50. The Inspector General of the Army shall, in person, once in each year, thoroughly inspect the Soldiers' Home at Washing- ton, D. C, its records, accounts, management, discipline, and sanitary condition, and shall report thereon in writing, together with such suggestions as he desires to make. (Act Mar- 3 1883; 22 Stat. L., 564; G. O. 24, A. G. O., 1883; see A. R. 911 in C. A. R. 26, 1913.) 51. Hereafter, once in each fiscal year, the Secretary of War shall cause a thorough inspection to be made of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, its records, disburse- ments, management, discipline, and condition, such inspection to be made by an officer of the Inspector General's Department, who shall report thereon in writing, and said report shall be INSPECTIONS. 19 transmitted to Congress at the first session thereafter. (Act Aug. 18, 1#>4; 28 Stat. L., 412.) , 52. Annual inspections of the military departments of edu- cational institutions at which officers of the Army are detailed as professors of military science and tactics are to be made April 1 to June 1 in each year by a board of four officers of the AVar Department General Staff. (G. O. 231, W. D., 1909,; G. O. 231, W. D., 1909, rescinded and substituted by G. O. 70, W. D., 1913. See par. 39, G. O, 48, W. D„ 1916; see par. 10, G. 0. 49. W..D, 1916; also, Bull. 14, W. D., 1916.) . 53. Inspections of the Organized Militia are to be made at least once each year by officers detailed by the Secretary of War for that purpose. (Sec. 1,4, act Jan. 21, 1903; 32 Stat. L., 777; G. O. 7, A. G. O., 1903.) The division commander will have immediate charge of these inspections within the limits of his division ; and to assist in this duty all officers. of the Army, active and retired, on duty with the Organized Militia within the limits of his division will report to him and will send through him their reports of inspections under section 14 of the act of January 21, 1903. (A. R., 192.) Note.— Under the operations of G. O. 23, A. G. O., 1892, the duties of preparing instructions for the officers detailed to visit the encampments and witness the movements and exercises of the militia, and of digesting, arranging, and preserving their reports, ytere transferred from the office of Inspector General to the Adjutant General's Office. These duties now devolve on the Division of Militia Affairs, Office of the Chief of Staff. See A. R. 191, as published in C. A. R. 26, 1913, which replaces A. R. 192, as given in par. 53, A. R. 193 of 1913 ; see par. 93 of national defense act, June 3, 1916 ; A. R., 892J. See G. A. 24, W. D., 1916, as to jurisdiction of Blilitia Bureau over inspections of National Guard ; also War Department interpretation of par. 2 of that order. (182-K, O. I. G.) . 54. Inspections by chiefs of squads. (A. R., 288.) 55. Daily, by company, band, and detachment commanders. (A. R., 283.) 56. Weekly, by company, band, arid detachment commanders (A. R., 283) ; by battery commander, Coast Artillery Corps (D. R. C. A., 318). Note. — For inspection of the condition of an organization and its equipment by its commander, the latter may prescribe the uniform and equipment. (TJ. R., 35.) 20 INSPECTIONS. 57. Monthly, by regimental commander. (A. K., 245.) Monthly inspection by regimental commander discontinued by C. A. R. 26, 1913, amending A. R. 245. Monthly inspection by coast-defense commander. (A. R. 203, C. A. R. 37, 1913.) 58. Monthly, by post commander. (A. It.. 203. 1455. See A. R. 1432 of 1913.) 59. The post commander and surgeon will make frequent visits during the month to the hospital, guardhouse, mess hall, mess rooms, and other buildings and rooms used by enlisted men. When the post commander is a general officer these visits may be delegated to regimental or detached battalion commanders. (A. R., 203, 204; A. R. 203, amended by C. A. R. 26, 1913, and by C. A. R. 37, 1913.) 60. Annual inspection of all public buildings by the com- manding officer and quartermaster. (A. R., 1028, amended by G. O. 173, W. D., 1911. See A. R. 1912 of 1913.) 61. By the quartermaster, of buildings about to be occupied, allotted or vacated. (A. R. 1026. See A. R. 1010 of 1913.) 62. By the commander of a Coast Artillery district. (D. R. C. A., 5S5 ; G. O. 62, \V. D., 1908, amende/! by G. O. 184, W. D., 1908.) By district artillery engineer. (T). R. C. A., 591; G. O. 62, W. D., 1908, Par. IV, sec. S, 45.) By artillery district ord- nance officer. (D. R. O. A., 597; G. O. 62, W. D., 1908, Par. IV, sec. 19, 45. See G. O. 32, W. D., 1913, as to coast defense artillery engineer. See G. O. 83, W. D„ 1913, as to inspection (monthly) of ungarrisoned forts and caretaker detachments by coast de- fense commanders.) 63. By district engineer officers. (G. O. 02, W. D., 1908, Par. IV, sec. 42.) 64. Of armament by officers of the Ordnance Department and Signal Corps. (A. R., 1561 ; G. O. 62, W. D„ 1908, sec. 44, amended by G. O. 50, W. D., 1911. See. A. R. 1539 of 1913.) 65. Annual inspection and test of the entire Signal Corps equipment of each coast fortification. (G. O. 146, W D 1911- D. R. C. A., 606, 734.) 651. By brigade commander. (A. R. 194, amended by C -V R 9, W. D., 1914.) 66. The department commander will inspect the troops under his command at least once each year. When making a tour of inspection, he will make a protracted sojourn at posts visited by him, and thus assure himself of the state of efficiency of the INSPECTIONS. 21 personnel of each post, and determine the proper corrective measures to improve the efficiency when it is found below a proper standard. (A. R., 192.) See par. 899, post. See new A. R. 191, C. A. R. 26, 1913, for duties of department commander. A. R. 193 of 1913 (C. A. R. G, 1914). 67. The division commander will inspect the troops under his command at least once each year, and will assure himself by personal examination and observation that all officers and men under his control are efficient in the performance of duty : that the troops are thoroughly drilled and inspected in their field duties and tactical exercises ; that supplies are properly distrib- uted ; that proper care is exercised in the purchase and preserva- tion of public property ; and that strict economy is exercised in all public expenditures. (A. R., 191 ; 193 of 1913 (tactical in- spection) ; 191 amended by C. A. R. 6. W. D.. 1912. New par. 191 published in C. A. R. 26, 1913, prescribed duties of depart- ment commander. New A. R. 191 amended by C. A. R. 30, 1913.) 68. Inspections by. or under direction of. division commander to be made at arsenals, depots of the supply departments, gen- eral hospitals, general recruiting depots, the United States mili- tary prison or any branch thereof, or other place, with the ex- ception of the United States Military Academy, at which officers and enlisted men are on duty within the limits of the division ; scope of such inspections; reports, etc. (A. R. 189, amended by G. O. 99, W. P.. 1911; A. R. 189, amended by C. A. R. 26, 1913; A. R. 191 of 1913.) 69. All supplies furnished under contract or otherwise will be subjected, whenever practicable, to the personal inspection of a commissioned officer at the time of delivery ; otherwise such in- spections will lie made by civilian inspectors under his personal supervision, subject to test and verification at irregular intervals aud at unexpected times by such officer. (G. 0. 167, W. D., 1905.) The Secretary of War has decided that all drugs and food for the Army, whether purchased in the United States proper or in the outlying possessions, shall conform to the standard required by law. (Indorsement, A. G. O., Mar. 18, 1908; 12346, O. I. G.) 70. Of fresh beef and beef cattle (W. D. G. O. 27, 1904: 28, 1906; M. S. D., 150, 151, 152. 158, 331 (1), 333.) 71. Of beef cattle and beef, by' veterinarians. (G. O. 28, W. D„ 1906; M. S. D., 151, 152, 157, 158, 160.) 72. Of mobile artillery materiel by the Ordnance Department, with a view to repair and alteration, etc. (G. O. 9, 116, 168, S2 INSPECTION OF A GARRISONED POST. W. D., 1911 ; G. O. 9, W. D., 1911, superseded by G. O. 28, W. D., 1913. Latter amended by G. O. 46, W. D., 1913. Latter by G. 0. 11, W. D., 1916.) 73. By the Ordnance Department, of field artillery materiel Issued to the organized militia. (G. O. 225, W. D., 1910, G. O. 116, W. D., 1911 ; G. O. 225, W. D., 1910, amended by G. O. 3, W.. D., 1912 ; G. O. 225 of 1910, superseded by G. O. 27, W. D., 1913.) 74. Of raw material used by manufacturers in- furnishing finished products. (G. O. 167, W. D., 1905.) INSPECTION OF A GARRISONED POST. '",». Suggested order of inspection of a post: Show order for inspection to commanding officer. (Par. 19, ante, j Request detail of an orderly and of an officer to witness de- struction of property (par. 275, post), and of clerk if desired. I Par. 29, ante.) Distribute (through commanding officer) blank forms for reiurn of troops, statistics, etc., to adjutant, quartermaster, com- missary, surgeon, signal officer (or artillery engineer), and company commanders. Send letters to officers named in A. R., 914 (par. 83, post), calling upon them for written reports, by name, of any officer under their immediate command who is incapacitated for service. Iteqnest preparation of inventories and inspection reports of unserviceable property. Attention invited to " Directions " on the blank forms. When a survey is required. (Pars. 257, 262, 263, post.) Public animals. (Par. 280, post.) Public buildings. (Par. 286, post.) Typewriting machines, quartermaster's property. (Pars. 260, 305, post.) Subsistence supplies. (Par. 307, post.) Surgical instruments, etc. (Pars. 260, 310, post.) Cannon and their carriages, machine and automatic guns with their carriages and mounts and cannon ammunition. (Pars. 260, 325, post.) Electrical and mechanical installations and appliances fur- nished to the Coast Artillery Corps by the Engineer or Signal de- partment and forming part of the permanent seacoast defenses. (Pars. 260, 315, 342, post.) INSPECTION OF A GARRISONED POST. 23 Telescopes, field glasses, and expensive electrical Signal Corps apparatus. (Pars. 260, 343, post.) Inspect money accounts of disbursing officers. (Pars. 136, 142. post.) Commanding officer. Adjutant. Post and regimental records. (See pars. 97, 98, post. ) Guardhouse. Post prison. Barracks and quarters, stables, etc. Quartermaster's Department: Business methods of quarter- master. (Par. 31, ante.) Storehouses, reservation, water sup- ply, cemetery transportation, electric-light plant, stable and corral, ice plant, sewage and garbage, veterinarian, office, laun- dry, target range. Subsistence Department. Hospital. Dental surgeon. Nurses." Post exchange: Store, restaurant, reading and recreation rooms, barber shop, laundry, tailor shop, and shoe repair shop. (Par. 10. G. O. 176, W. D., 1909, amended by G. O. 113, W. D., 1910.) Signal Department: Post and range telephone systems. Ordnance Department. Machine-gun detachment. Companies : Administration, records, etc. Bakery. Garden. Schools, library, chapel, chaplain. Gymnasium, athletics. Engineer officer. Inspect unserviceable property. Collect reports from officers. Hake any investigations necessary under A. R., 914. (See par. 83. post.) Furnish commanding officer list of irregularities and deficien- cies. (Par. 124, post.) Exercises. — Ceremonies and drills prescribed in the drill regu- lations of the various arms, first aid, signaling, a problem, fire drill, call to arms, etc. Artillery inspection of Coast Artillery post. — See D. R. C. A., 621-628. 76. Inspections of troops will be conducted as prescribed in the authorized drill regulations. When the command consists of 24 INSPECTION OF A GARRISONED POST. more than one company the inspection will, if practicable, be preceded by a review. (A. R., 911. See A. R, 911, rescinded by C A. R., 26, 1913. The old paragraph as quoted does not appear in the changes made by C. A. R., 26. Not in A. R. of 1913. ) 7 7 In the case of inspections by a superior commander, or by a staff officer deputed to perform that duty, such officer may pre- scribe any regulation uniform and equipment according to the special object which he has in view. (TJ. R., 35.) 78. Subjects which inspections of garrisoned posts should em- brace. (A. R., 913, changed to A. R-, 906, and amended by C. A. R., 26, 1913; A. R„ 889 of 1913.) 79. Special attention should be paid by inspectors to the ex- tent and thoroughness of the instruction of troops, especially for field service. To this end such practical tests as are possible should be made in regard to the subjects prescribed in the various regulations -and other authorized books. The efficiency of the mobile troops should be thoroughly tested under the require- ments of orders promulgating schemes of instruction. The prob- lems or exercises for these tests should be adapted to the strength of the command, so that officers will, as far as possible, perform the duties which pertain to their rank, and an opportunity be thus afforded to observe their capacity to perform the duties that would devolve upon them in actual field service. These tests should include the preparation of field orders, reports, sketch- ing, etc. The extent of the instruction of noncommissioned officers and soldiers, especially in scouting, patrolling, etc., should also be observed. At posts where there is sufficient wagon transportation to form a train, and where there are pack animals, practical tests of the instruction of these should be made. A list of the authorized schools is given in paragraph 877 (post),- and the value of the training and instruction at these schools, as shown by the work of the graduates, should be ob- served as opportunities offer. At a number of posts there should be found bakers, cooks, farriers, blacksmiths, and saddlers who have been trained at the Army schools. Machine-gun platoons, the use of range finders by officers, and their ability to accurately estimate distances are other matters that should be inquired into. And, in general, it is desired that practical tests shall, as far as possible, be made to determine the result of the theoretical and practical- instruction prescribed for the Army. These are all matters which 'affect the efficiency of the command. See paragraph 889, section 7\ (C. A. R.. 9. 1914). INSPECTION OF A GARRISONED POST. Z5 80. " The Secretary of War directs that the attention of In- fantry officers of your command be called to the purpose and importance of this training [use of the bayonet as a fighting weapon and especially to the provisions of paragraphs 75-96, Manual of Bayonet Exercise], and that future inspections, by whomever made, include a thorough demonstration of the bayonet efficiency of every company and a full report of defi- ciencies, if any found." (Circular letter, W. D., A. G. O., Nov. 10, 1911, to Division Commanders; 14661-A, O. I. G.) Instructions to inspectors general as to bayonet and saber instruction. (13505-AT. O. I. G.' Jan. 7, 1914.) 81. The Secretary of War directs that the following, which was communicated to department commanders by letter October 29, 1910, be also carried out by the officers of the Inspector General's Department at their regular inspections : "In these inspections, all mounted officers of Infantry regi- ments and of Staff Corps will be required to show proficiency in riding. In the inspection of mounted troops, there will be an actual trial of all officers and men over jumps of reasonable stiffness, including hurdles, ditches, fences, and other obstacles simulating those which would ordinarily be met going across country. Inspections will include a rigid examination of officers' mounts, and in all cases where private mounts do not come up to the required standard you will take the necessary action to insure stoppage of pay and forage for the same. Officers who are unable to comply with this test and requirement will be reported to The Adjutant General." (Instructions of the Chief of Staff, Dec. 7, 1911 ; 13505-U, O. I. G.) Duties of inspectors with reference to the annual 3-mile ob- stacle, ride of Cavalry and Field Artillery officers. (G. O. 48, AV. D., 1913, Par. III). 82. Inspector will especially inquire into and report by name, affirmatively or negatively as the case may be, whether the field officers of the command are believed to be physically fit to per- form all their duties in the field. (G. O. 181, W. D., 1907.) Decided that line and staff are included in this requirement. (Secretary of War, July 25, 1907 ; 11804-a, O. I. G.) The words " field officers " are held to include all officers below the grade of brigadier general and above the grade of captain. (G. O. 198. W. D., 1907.) 83. Inspector while inspecting a command will call upon post, regimental, battalion, and company commanders and post sur- geons for a report by name of any officer under their immediate 26 INSPECTION OF A GARRISONED POST. command who is incapacitated for service either mentally, morally, or physically. When any officer is so reported the inspector will thoroughly investigate the case and submit his conclusions therein to the officer ordering the inspection. (A. R:, 914.) The reports of commanders and surgeons will' be in writing and signed by the officers making them." (A. R., 914 changed to A. R., 907 and amended by C: A. R., 26 of 1913: A. R. 890 of 1913.) 84. Inspector will ascertain the number and percentage of de- sertions from each organization during' the 12 months preceding the inspection, and, if abnormal, special inquiry as to the cause therefor will be made and the result briefly reported. (A. R., 913, sec. 7; A. R., 913 changed to A. R., 906 by C. A. R., 26, 1913 : A. R„ 889 of 1913.) 85. Chaplains will not be required to turn out with troops on occasions of ceremony, but will be inspected at chapels, school- rooms, libraries, or such places as in ay be designated by com- manding officers. (A. R., 46.) 85}. Quartermaster Corps men. attendance at drill, inspec- tions, muster, etc. (14661-R, 0. I. G. Neo. 207.) 86. Hospital Corps will not be required to attend ceremonies, except when directed by the commanding officer, and will ordi- narily be inspected and mustered at the hospital. (A. R., 1436; A. R., 1413 of 1913.) 87. Chief baker will be inspected and mustered- at the post bakery. (A. R., 339; A. R., 174, amended by G. O. 171, 1911; A. R., 339 rescinded by G. O. 171. 1911. See A. R., 329 of 1913.) 88. One cook of a company and such of the regular attendants of a general mess as the commanding officer, may designate will be inspected and mustered in the kitchen or mess hall. -Cooks may be excused from ordinary post duties and from target prac- tice, but the attendants may be excused from the ordinary post duties only. (A. R., 333. See A. R., 329 of 1913. ) 89. Extra and special duty men will attend ns many inspec- tions, drills, and other duties as the commanding officer deems practicable, unless specifically excused In- higher authority ( \ R., 174. See A. R., 175 of 1913.) 90. When practicable, the ambulance fully equipped for serv- ice will be presented for inspection with the animals attached (A. R.. 1455. See A. R., 1432 of 1913.) 91. Inspectors will, at the annual inspection of posts, examine the methods adopted for the care and preservation of the library, condemn and destroy such hooks as may be unserviceable and INSPECTION OF A GARRISONED POST. 27 worthless, and note action in their reports of the inspections of the posts. (A. R., 347. See par. 180, post. See A. R., 337 of 1913.) 92. Inspectors should personally investigate complaints, espe- cially those which may require action of the War Department, such as general unfitness of recruits received, inferior quality of supplies, etc ; arid irregularities and deficiencies, such as failure of the supply departments to meet Conditions, pitting of guns, etc. ; and when such matters are of sufficient iinportance to re- cord them in the inspection report they will state their own views and conclusions. (Note 3, Form 5, I. G. D.) 93. Inspectors' must give heed to all complaints of either offi- cers Or enlisted men. If they are well founded and too serious to correct by kindly advice, they should be presented to the divi- sion commander, with a written statement of the accused accom- panying the report, upon the return of the inspector to his station. (Par. 5, Cir. 22, W. D., 1903; A. R„ 196, 198, amended by G. O. 87, W. D., 1911. See A. R., 196, published in C. A. R. 26, 1913 (department commander). See 14661-A. N. ; Neo. 227, as to inspectors' investigation of complaints.) Special instructions to inspectors. 94. To make test check between retained vouchers of the quartermaster and the clothing accounts of the organization, covering one or more issues since the preceding inspection. (Cir. letter, O. I. G., Dec. 27, 1905 ; 10558, O. I. G.) 95. To ascertain whether regulations for care and use of fur and blanket lined canvas overcoats have been complied with. (Cir. letter. O. I. G. Mar. 2S, 1906; 10712, O. I. G. See A. R., 1184, and Q. M, Jr., 623. See A.R., 1168 of 1913.) 96. To ascertain and report what telephones of post system are installed at places other than those prescribed in G. O. 97. W. D., 1906, amended by G. O, 170, W. D., 1908. (Cir. letter, O. I. G., June 5, 1907 ; 11697, O. I. G.) To take especial notice of, condition of all telephones and field glasses of the Signal Corps both in use and in storage, with a view to the remedying of such deficiencies or bad conditions as may be developed. (Cir. letter, O. I. G., July 14, 1904: 9513. O. I. G. G. O. 97, W. D., 1906, superseded by G. O. 20. W. D.. 1912. G. O. 20, 1912, superseded by G. O. 5, W. D., 1913. See G. O. 9, W. D., 1914, amending G. O. 5, 1913. ) 97. To note and report at their regular inspections all failures to comply with either the letter or the spirit of G. O. 194, W. D., 28 INSPECTION OF A GARRISONED POST. 3909, relative to morning and guard reports. (P. 6, G. O. 194, AY. D., 1909.) Time of submitting morning reports, guard reports, etc. < 1330.1-A-r, O. I. G. ; Neo. 220.) 97*. To inquire into the manner in which G. O. 26, W. D., 3912. is being complied with, etc., as to shoes and stockings. (P. 4, G. O. 26, W. D., 1912. (See G. O. 30, W. D., 1913; see Xeo. No. 222 as to woolen socks. (16562 O. I. G.) 9 7 J. To report upon the adequacy or inadequacy of the fuel allowances, etc. (G. O. 63, 1915.) 98. To exercise especial care in making their inspections to see that the instructions of the War Department relative to the points hereinafter mentioned are observed: (1) The avoidance of unnecessary correspondence; (2) the avoidance of reports not prescribed in regulations; (3) a strict compliance with the War Department instructions governing the method of transact- ing public business. (13505-P, O. I. G.) See 13505-P-2 as to inspectors reporting on paper work. 99. To make particular inquiry that, in accordance with the provisions of Circular 20, W. D., 1908, interpreting A. P., 235 of 1904, as amended by G. O. 139, W. D., 1907 (A. B.., 244 of 1910), battalion and squadron commanders are not eliminated as channels through which correspondence pertaining to the personnel, instruction, discipline, and equipment of their com- mands should pass. (13505-F, O. I. G.) See par. 577, post. (Cir. 20, W. D., 1906, superseded by G. O. 8, W. D., 1913; see A. R. 245 of 1913.) 100. In a number of reports of inspections of posts lack of uni- formity in equipment or supplies has been reported as a defi- ciency, although all the articles referred to were in serviceable condition and had been issued by a supply department of the Army. Lack of uniformity is to be regretted, but it is the policy of the War Department to continue in use, so long as they are serviceable, such articles, even though they may have been superseded by similar articles of a different pattern or color, and officers should receive credit instead of criticism for con- tinuing them in use. (Cir. letter, O. I. G, Jan. 31, 1908; 1220S, ■ O. I. G.) See G. O. 129, W. D., 1911. 100 J. C'a valry. — Special attention as to " leading " and " lead- ers." (G. O. 53, W. D., 1912.) 101. Field Artillery. — Inspectors will so conduct their inspec- tions of field artillery as to ascertain whether the prescribed scheme of instruction is properly carried out by regimental. INSPECTION OF A GARRISONED POST. 29 battalion,' and battery commanders and by adjutants, and will report all failures to comply with the provisions of the order publishing such scheme. (Secretary of War, June 24, 1910; 14392, O. I. G.) Latest order: G. O. 46, W. D., 1911. Latest order : G. O. 12, W. D., 1912 ; G. O. 41, W. D., 1913, amended by G. O. 2, W. D., 1915. 102. Inspectors are enjoined to test field artillery troops and materiel under both normal and unusual conditions. It must be remembered that field artillery will be required to follow the infantry and that its fire may be required in winter, in rain, and at night. (G. O. 46, W. D., 1911, par. 25; G. O. 12, W. D., 1912, supersedes G. O. 46, 1911; G. O. 41, W. D., 1913, supersedes G. O. 12, 1912, par. 28; G. O. 41, W. L>., 1913, amended by G. O. 2, 1915.) 103. To inquire into the instruction of field artillery battalions as tactical units and to give special attention to this subject in their reports (Chief of Staff, May 23, 1905.) 104. Coast Artillery. — An inspector should require Coast Artillery troops to show proficiency as Infantry to the extent ordered in G. O. 93, W. D., 1905 (G. O. 229, W. D., 1910), and hence should turn them out for inspection other than at the guns, range, towers, etc. Each' Coast Artillery enlisted man of the grades indicated in section I, paragraph 1, G. O. 23, W. D., 1906, will be provided with the arms and equipments therein prescribed for such en- listed men. They will not be provided with intrenching tools. The Coast Artillery enlisted men turned out for inspection will not be provided with either field or surplus kits as such except in immediate preparation for active duty in the field as Infantry when specifically designated for such duty by orders from the War Department. In such case they also draw the intrenching tools prescribed in G. O. 23, W. D., 1906. (Secretary of War, June 9, 1906; 10821, O. I. G. G. O. 229, 1910, superseded by Regulations for Instruction of Coast Artillery Troops, Jan. 3, 1912. Latter superseded by 1913 edition.) 105. Inspectors are enjoined to test Coast Artillery troops in the service of coast defense materiel under both normal and emergency conditions. All fire and mine commanders and su- perior commanding officers present at a post on the occasion of an inspection will be called on by the inspector to conduct per- sonally a battle, fire, or mine command drill. (C. A. M. 11, 1910 ; C. A. M. 11, 1910, superseded by Regulations for Instruction 30 INSPECTION OF AN ARSENAL OB, DEPOT. of Coast Artillery Troops, Jan. 3, 1912. Latter superseded by 1913 edition.) Inspection of mine commands— particular attention to be given to boats, structures, and mine materiel. (13505-AN-3, O. I. G.) War game— Inspectors, in making their annual inspections of coast-defense commands will require the coast-defense com- mander to conduct one or more phases of an assumed attack. (G. O. 12, W. D., 1914.) Coast Artillery inspections to be more searching as to effi- ciency of personnel and care of materiel. (13505-A N; Neo. 226.) 106. When the annual inspection of a Coast Artillery post is, made during the closed season, and the guns are laid up in heavy slushing oil, it is not contemplated that the guns shall be manned, and the time of loading and serving ammunition taken, but the inspection should develop whether or not the guns are properly protected and laid up in slushing oil. (Cir. 88, W. D., 1907.) 107. To see whether the Drill Regulations for Coast Artillery are complied with in inserting primers at drill and attaching the lanyard. (10457, O. I. G.) There is no objection to theuse of i wooden wedge behind the tripping lever to render the lan- yard safety device operative during drill with the gun in the position from battery. It is a harmless expedient to simulate service conditions and admit of the training of the personnel in the proper pull of the lanyard. (14283-B,"o. I. G.) 108. To inspect emplacement books to see that instructions for care and operation of 10-inch Taylor-Raymond chain ammuni- tion hoists are entered where such hoists are installed. (Cir. letter, O. I. G., Dec. 8, 1904; 9781, O. I. G.) 109. Inspectors making inspections of Const Artillery posts will include a thorough inspection of all boats assigned to Coast Artillery service at such posts, and if any lack of care or any uncleanliness in connection with such boats is observed, special mention of that fact will be made in the report, including the names of the officers responsible for such a condition, (G. O. 235, W. D., 1909.) INSPECTION OF AN ARSENAL OR DEPOT. 110. The inspection of arsenals and depots of the various supply departments is of great importance and should be thor- oughly and carefully made and the conclusions be based as far INSPECTION OF AN ARSENAL OR DEPOT. 31 as possible upon, the personal observation of the inspector. It is impossible to prescribe, except in a general way, the manner and extent of the inspection. If written questions are submitted for. answers of commanding officer they should not be sent until after the inspection has been commenced, as it is desirable that these inspections should be made under normal conditions. All statistical data obtained should be filed and not incorporated in the report unless their use is desired as a basis for remark. The following subjects are suggested as matters for inquiry and investigation: (a) Officers. — Names of those who are and- have been in charge or on duty as assistants during period covered by in- spection ; capacity and manner in which duties are performed ; amount of personal supervision and control exercised by officers over matters under their charge ; number of officers sufficient or deficient for the duty ; any disqualified for any reason for service. (See pars. 82, 83, ante.) (6) Civilian employees. — List of, with duties and compensa- tion. Determine by observation as far as possible if they are effi- cient and competent ; that they actually perform the duties for which employed, reported, and paid. The actual presence of all employees should be verified. In the absence of retained re- ceipt rolls, Form 1, Quartermaster's Department, may be used for this purpose, a comparison of this form with the time books in actual use is desirable. Any change in number of such employees during period cov- ered by inspection. Can any reduction in number be made without impairment to the service? (c) Enlisted men. — If any enlisted men are on duty at the establishment, inquire as to their number, efficiency, and dis- cipline ; the state of their arms and equipments ; sufficiency, uniformity, and fit of their clothing; their messing and medical attendance ; the condition of their barracks and the facilities for bathing ; whether the work performed by them is such as properly pertains to their position in the military service, and the necessity and economy for their being on such duty ; whether the post exchange (at arsenal) is properly conducted. Ordnance detachments should be inspected in ranks. Their arms and equipments are the same as prescribed for infantry. (See Sec. I, par. 1, G. O. 23, W. D., 1906.) (d) Buildings and grounds. — Location and extent of grounds ; number and capacity of buildings occupied and used and suffi- 32 INSPECTION OF AN ARSENAL OR DEPOT. ciency of same; owned by the United States or rented; if rented, what is the rate and is it reasonable ; are buildings suitable and properly ventilated ; any improvement of grounds or repairs to buildings since last inspection; any new construction; if so, a list of buildings, material, purpose, and cost should be obtained for incorporation in report ; any improvements or repairs recom- mended. What protection against fire; what means taken to prevent theft; are these precautions satisfactory: if practicable, test Are system by unexpected Are alarm; any losses from fire or theft since last- inspection. Water supply: Service; cost. System of sewerage and drain- age. All buildings owned by the United States should be numbered. The grounds occupied should be gone over by the inspector to see that no unauthorized buildings have been erected ; all buildings should be inspected and all rooms entered to observe the condi- tion, arrangement, and use, and that the buildings are used solely for the purpose intended. General appearance of the grounds in respect to cleanliness and good order. To see that stores are systematically arranged, properly piled and stored, and that the rooms are neat, clean, and properly ventilated ; to inquire into the system of lighting and whether any uncovered lights are used ; whether the storerooms are in- fested with rats or other vermin ; if so, means taken to destroy them. (e) Business. — Purpose and function of depot or arsenal. (See A. R. 679 of 1913.) Articles manufactured : List of principal ones. Articles repaired : List of principal ones. Articles purchased : List of principal ones. Total disbursements during the period covered by inspection ; same during previous corresponding period. Total expenditures for following purposes during period cov- ered by inspection and for corresponding previous period : Rents ; transportation; labor; purchases; repairs; new construction; miscellaneous. Any unauthorized funds. (A. R., 323.) Are all issues made in bulk? For what period and for what number of troops are supplies kept ou hand? INSPECTION OF AN ARSENAL OB, DEPOT. 33 Any sales ; if so, to what class of persons, and amount realized from such during period? Any articles on hand in excess of needs. Deficient supply of any articles. Any articles on hand of unsatisfactory quality. Value of the property condemned during the period covered by the inspection. Amount realized from sale of same. Any sales of waste and accumulations under A. R. 690. (See pars. 1198, 1199, post. ) What is the system of filling requisitions? Is it satisfactory? Is there any delay in filling requisitions? (/) Means of transportation. — Obtain a list of all kinds, show- ing purposes for which used. Necessity for. Condition. (g) Purchases. — Are the regulations (A. R. 524 to 574, in- clusive) strictly complied with, especially paragraph 549, that proposals will be opened and read aloud at the time and place appointed for the opening, and each proposal will then and there be numbered and entered on an abstract. The failure to comply with any requirements of this paragraph opens the door to ir- regularities and frauds in the award. The inspector should per- sonally examine the methods of inspection of supplies delivered under contracts and assure himself that they are made by com- petent, honest inspectors ; that the methods actually used are sufficient and that the supplies received are in all respects fully up to the requirements of the contract. In many cases standard samples are on hand which can be used in comparisons. Where weights, widths, lengths, color, etc., are stipulated, they should all be verified. Examine the methods of receiving, handling, storing, and ship- ping property to determine if properly and economically done. Carefully examine whether the purchase and distribution of supplies are made to the best interest of the Government. (In- structions, Secretary of War, Apr. 6, 1911 ; 15008, O. I. G. ; Cir. 5, Q. M. G. O., 1911. See A. R. 541 of 1913.) (h) Manufactures: — If any articles are manufactured, to in- quire into the supply of the raw materials : Are they purchased as required by law ; is the method of inspection used such as to insure the delivery of materials in the quantities and of the qualities contracted and paid for. Is the plant arranged so as to permit of the most economical handling of the articles in process of manufacture ; for instance, do such articles travel in the same direction from process to process. Is there any system of cost 11209 — 17^- — 3 34 REPORTS OF INSPECTIONS. keeping to determine the cost of the manufacture of each or of any of the articles made. Is the system satisfactory. How does the actual cost of some of the principal items compare with the published cost at which the articles are to be charged to officers and soldiers in case of sale or loss. The inspector should note whether unauthorized articles, especially any intended for private use, are being made, and whether or not work of this kind is ever done. If so, the author- ity for same and the manner of reimbursement of the United States. REPORTS OF INSPECTIONS, STATEMENTS OF IRREGULARITIES AND DEFICIENCIES, AND REMEDIAL ACTION REPORTS. 111. The written reports of inspectors general and acting in- spectors general will set forth a correct return of the troops, the number present at and absent from the station, and the ab- sentees from inspection, and whether irregularities, etc., reported at last inspection have been remedied ; after which will follow a statement of the results of the inspection, dealing only with defects, deficiencies, irregularities, recommendations, and com- mendations whereof the various items will be paragraphed and stated separately. These items will be grouped under the de- partment within whose sphere the responsibility for the condi- tions stated falls, viz : Commanding officer, Quartermaster's De- partment, Corps of Engineers, etc. Brief statement will be made of the various drills and exercises held for the inspector and the report concluded with an exposition of the conclusions arrived at as to the military efficiency, discipline, and instruc- tion of the command. (A. R., 912.) Note. — For approved " Form for report of an inspection of a garrisoned post," with " Directions," and " Form for statement of irregularities and deficiencies," see appendix. (A. R. 912 changed to A. R. 908, and amended by C. A. R. 26, 1913.) To include certain data as to injuries of officers resulting from riding tests and equitation. (Cir. letter O. I. G., Sept. 8, 1913. Neo. 213; 13505-A. O., O. I. G.) See A. R. 891 of 1913. 112. The object of the inspection of a post is, first, to ascer- tain the military efficiency of the command ; and, second, to de- termine whether or not the laws and regulations are complied with by the executive and administrative departments of the post. The efficiency depends upon supply and instruction, and weak- ness in these respects indicates deficiencies and irregularities. REPORTS OF INSPECTIONS. 35 Failure to comply with orders and regulations indicates irregu- larity. It comes within the scope of the duty of an inspector to ascertain the practical working of orders and regulations. If. in his opinion, certain orders or regulations do not work well, or fit the case for which they were intended, it is entirely within his province to state his opinion and make recommendation in reference thereto. Compliance with orders and regulations, or existing law, should in no case be reported as an irregularity or a deficiency for which any responsibility can attach to local authority. If the inspector desires to make any remarks in such reference, they should be in the form of a recommendation or as a conclusion. The statement of irregularities and deficiencies should not contain the personal opinion of the inspector as to the wisdom of a law or regulation. If he desires to bring any such subject before higher authority, it should be done in a separate paper, in which he should state his conclusions and recommendations. The inspection of a post refers to a particular duty — a par- ticular locality ; ami a report of such inspection should be con- fined to facts, conclusions, and recommendations with respect to that post only. General questions involving betterment, etc., in the service should be made the subject of separate report to the commander upon whose staff the inspector is serving, with a view to forwarding for consideration of the War Department, if appealing to the commander as possessing merit, etc. In- cluding all sorts of subjects in the report of an inspection of a post defeats the object of the inspection, confuses the issue, and is apt to militate against prompt action of higher authority. (12291, O. I. G.) 113. Reports of inspections of troops will contain a statement of the names of the various drills, from the setting-up exercises to the evolutions of the highest organization examined by the inspector. A similar statement will recite the tests of the classes in signaling and the Hospital Corps in litter-bearer drill and first aid to the wounded. 114. When public buildings are criticized, etc., in an inspec- tion report, the designation and number (see A. R., 1035), should be given, as Barracks Nos. 5, 6 ; Officers' Quarters Nos. 7, 8 ; Granary No. 9, etc. (Cir. letters, O. I. G., Jan. 26, 1894, and Oct. 17, 1910; 52-A, 2, and 13505-M, O. I. G. See A. R„ 1019 or 1913.) 115. It is desired that inspectors mention in their reports, by name, officers who are deserving of commendation for the su- 36 KEPORTS OF INSPECTIONS. perior condition of their commands. (Cir. letter, O. I. G., Sept. 11, 1905; 10334-A, 1, O. I. G.) 116. When an irregularity or a deficiency, based on a regula- tion or an order, is reported, the specific regulation or order will be cited in the report of the inspection and in the statement of irregularities and deficiencies furnished the commanding officer. (12519, O. I. G.) 117. In the inspection of a recruiting station, the inquiries and examinations by the inspector should be complete and search- ing; but so far as the conditions are found to be satisfactory a single general statement to that effect will suffice for the report. The statement of the results of the inspection should deal only with defects, deficiencies, irregularities, recommendations, and commendations. (A. R., 912.) So far as practicable the conclu- sions of the inspector should be based on his own observation rather than on the recruiting officer's replies to questions. To get forth statistics, descriptions, and other information, which are already of record in The, Adjutant General's Office, is super- fluous. (Cir. letter, O. I. G., Mar. 15, 1907 ; 10401, O. I. G.) See par. 1406, post. (A. R., 912 changed by C. A. R., 26, 1913, to par. 908. See A. R, 891 of 1913.) 118. Reports of prescribed inspections of troops, stations, and accounts of disbursing officers under the authority of division commanders will be forwarded, through military channels, to The Adjutant General of the Army and transmitted to the In- spector General of the Army. In case irregularities, defi- ciencies, or misconduct are reported, a commander in forward- ing a report will state what remedies he has applied or will apply to correct them, adding any recommendations that he may desire to make. All other reports of inspections will be for- warded directly to the Inspector General of the Army, except when otherwise specially directed, and all inspection reports not confidential will be filed in his office. The Inspector General will submit to the Chief of Staff all reports that contain matters requiring correction. (A. R., 909; 10455-A, O. I. G.) See par. 119, post. (A. R., 909 changed to A. R„ 915 by C. A. R. 26, 1913. ) Carbon copies of reports of stated inspections not to be for- warded. (13505-O, O. I. G. ; Neo. 217.) See A. R., 900 of 1913. 119. The provisions of A. R., 902, 1904, as amended by G. O. 88, War Department, 1908 (continued as A. R., 909, 1910), con- template that reports of inspections of arsenals, depots, general hospitals, recruiting stations, national cemeteries, money ac- REPORTS OF INSPECTIONS. 37 counts of disbursing officers, etc., not under supervision of di- vision commanders, shall be addressed and forwarded directly to the Inspector General of the Army. (Oir. letter, O. I. G., July 10, 1908 ; 12262-A, O. I. G. A. R., 909 of 1910 changed to A. R., 915 by C. A. R. 26, 1913. See A. R., 900 of 1913.) 120. As ungarrisoned posts are under the division commander for inspection (A. R., 905) they are not among the inspections provided for in A. R., 910, and the reports of their inspection should be addressed to the adjutant general of the division. (12262-B, O. I. G. A. R., 905 and 910 changed to A. R. 906 and 914 by C. A. R., 26, 1913. See G. O., 23, W. D., 1912. See A. R., 889 of 1913, and 899 of 1913.) 121. Copies or extracts from an inspection report reflecting upon or commending the character or efficiency of an officer may be furnished him by the commander to whom the report is sub- mitted. (A. R., 900. See A. R., 883 of 1913.) 122. The Inspector General of the Army will forward to the Secretary, of War extracts of all inspection reports containing specially favorable or unfavorable mention of any officer. Ex- tracts respecting officers of the line and chaplains will be sent through The Adjutant General of the Army, and those respecting officers of the staff corps or departments through the respective chiefs of bureaus. Copies of unfavorable reports will be sent by chiefs of bureaus to officers reported upon, for their remarks, and these, when received, will be filed with the original extracts. (A. R„ 848. A. R., 831 of 1913, amended by C. A. R., 4, 1914. See Bui. 15, W. D., 1914.) 123. The furnishing by inspectors of commendatory extracts from their inspection reports has not the sanction of custom or regulations. It is reserved for the commander to whom the report is submitted (or for higher authority) to determine whether such commendatory extracts shall be furnished. (9799-C, O. I. G.) 124. On completion of an inspection of a post or other com- mand of troops, the inspector general or acting inspector general will furnish its commanding officer a written statement of all irregularities and deficiencies observed, which will be kept on file for the information of commanding officers and inspectors. The commanding officer will, as soon as practicable, submit to the next higher commander a copy of this statement, with a re- port showing what remedies he has applied or will apply to cor- rect each of the irregularities or defects found, and will (ecom- 38 REPORTS OF INSPECTIONS. mend the proper action with regard to those that he has not power or authority to remedy. These reports and statements will be promptly forwarded through military channels to The Adjutant General of the Army, by whom they will be transmitted to the Inspector General. At arsenals, depots, and stations not under the supervision of division or department commanders, in- spectors will furnish like statements, and commanding officers will forward copies thereof with their reports to The Adjutant General for file with the inspection reports to which they pertain (A. R., 915 changed to A. R., 909 by C. A. R., 26, 1913. See A. R., 892 of 1913.) 125. When an inspector furnishes the commanding officer of a post, arsenal, recruiting station, etc., or a transport quarter- master, with a list of irregularities, defects, or deficiencies, under A. R., 915, his report of inspection will conclude with a statement to the effect that such list has been furnished. (A. R., 915 changed to A. R., 909 by G. A. R., 26, 1913. See A. R., 892 of 1913.) 126. Trivial matters verbally called to attention of officers concerned and corrected on the spot should not be included either in the report or list of irregularities, but all defects, deficiencies, and irregularities of sufficient importance to be recorded in the report should also be included in the list fur- nished the commanding officer under A. R., 915. (A. R. 915 changed to 909 by C. A. R. 26, 1913. See A. R. 892 of 1913. ) 127. Recommendations of inspectors on matters where initia- tive remedial action is within the province of the commanding officer (as, for example, " It is recommended that a crematory be constructed at this post for burning garbage") should be included in the list of defects, etc., furnished the commanding officer, as well as in the report. (Directions 9, Form for Report of an Inspection of a Garrisoned Post.) 128. The report of remedial action required by A. R., 908, 1904 (A. R. 915, 1910), will be over the commanding officer's own signature, and the action taken or recommended will be given separately for each item (numbered paragraph) on the list of irregularities and deficiencies. The commanding officer may, if necessary, obtain his information from responsible subordi- nates, but their reports should be filed in his office. (Cir. 14, W. D., 1906. A. R. 915 changed to A. R. 909 by C. A. R 26 of 1913. See A. R. 892, of 1913.) 129. Reports of remedial action under A. R., 908, 1904 (A. R. 915, 1910), from the commanding officers of Coast Artillery posts INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. 39 will be forwarded through the Artillery district commanders. (Chief of Staff, Mar. 8, 1906 ; 10665, O. I. G. ; A. R. 915 changed to A. R. 909 by C. A. R. 26, of 1913. See A. R. 892, of 1913.) 130. In order that it may be definitely known at the office of the Inspector General of the Army whether reports of inspec- tions, investigations, etc., which have been acted upon by the War Department and returned to the division commander to note, etc., have been seen by the division inspector general, the latter will place his initials and the date below the last indorse- ment on such reports seen by him, unless he has occasion to use a formal indorsement. (13188, O. I. G.) INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. 131. It shall be the duty of the Secretary of War to cause fre- quent inquiries to be made as to the necessity, economy, and propriety of all disbursements made by disbursing officers of the Army, and as to their strict conformity to the law appro- priating the money ; also to ascertain whether the disbursing officers of the Army comply with the law in keeping their ac- counts and making their deposits ; such inquiries to be made by officers of the Inspection Department of the Army, or others detailed for that purpose : Provided, That no officer so detailed shall be in any way connected with the department or corps making the disbursement. Reports of such inspections shall be made out and forwarded to Congress with the annual report of the Secretary of War. (Act of Apr. 20, 1874; 18 Stat. L., 33.) 132. The concrete question is whether the act of April 20, 1874, applies to this commercial business (over the Alaskan cables and telegraph lines) ; and the answer seems to be that generally it does, but in some cases it does not. As the opinion of the Judge Advocate General shows that in all cases it is within the competence of the Secretary of War to order the inspection of all these accounts, and as no purpose would be sub- served even if it were practicable to distinguish between those transactions involving line receipts and those not, it is advised that all the accounts pertaining to the commercial business over the Alaskan cables and telegraph lines be subjected to the in- spection of the officers of the Inspector General's Department. (Memo, of the Chief of Staff, approved by the Secretary of War, Jan. 30, 1909; 12809, O. I. G.) 133. The accounts for disbursement of the funds pertaining to the International Commission of the Congresses of Navigation, 40 INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. the California D&bris Commission, and the Board of Road Com- missioners for Alaska, so far as these funds of this board are appropriated by Congress and disbursed by officers of the Army, fall within the provision of the act of April 20, 1874, and should be inspected by the Inspector General's Department, as contem- plated by that act. (Memo, of the Chief of Staff, approved by the Secretary of War, June 30, 1908 ; 12468, O. I. G. ) 13 i. Inspection of disbursements and money accounts of dis- bursing officers required by act of April 20, 1874, will be made by officers of the Inspector General's Department or by others de- tailed for that purpose, and, as far as practicable, at irregular" intervals, but no officer so detailed shall be in any way con- nected with the corps or staff department making the disburse- ment. The frequency of these inspections will be regulated by the Secretary of War. (A. It. 908 changed to A. R. 9124, C. A. R. 26, W. D., 1913. See A. R. 897 of 1913; A. R. 897 amended by C. A. R. 48, 1916.) 135. The Inspector General of the Army will keep the inspec- tors general of the several military divisions informed, through the proper channels, of such inspections of accounts of disburs- ing officers and of places not under the immediate command of the division commander, as the Secretary of War desires shall be made by them. Division commanders in issuing orders for inspections involving travel will consider the most advantageous and economical plan. (A. R. 910 changed to 914 by C. A. R. 26, 1913, and amended. See A. R. 899 of 1913.) 136. Inspectors will inquire as to the necessity, economy, and propriety of all disbursements, their strict conformity to the law appropriating the money, and whether the disbursing officers com- ply with the law in keeping their accounts and making their de- posits. (A. R., 916. See A. R. 901 of 1913.) 137. Inspectors should investigate all infractions of the rules and regulations for conducting the business, keeping the records, and drawing checks ; all disbursements, the necessity, economy, propriety, or legality of which are not clearly shown ; or any irregularity whatever that may be developed by his " inquiry," and will note the result under the head of " Remarks " on the inspection report. (Note on Form 3, I. G. D.) 138. In inspecting paymasters' accounts inspectors will ex- amine vouchers to see if they are properly filled out and briefed, that check books are kept in strict compliance with paragraph 75, Manual Pay Department, 1910, and that cashbooks are cor- INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. 41 rectly kept, credits and debits for each day being properly posted. (9123, O. I. G.) 13i). Inspectors should ascertain the number of check books in the possession of disbursing officers at time of inspection and should open and examine safes not in use to see if they contain any checks, cheek books, or money. (13210, O. I. G.) 140. Inspectors should ascertain whether A. B.., 571 (see par 665, post) has been complied with. (See A. R. 563 of 1913.) 141. On the arrival of inspectors at posts the money account- ability of all disbursing officers, such as quartermasters, com- missaries, and post treasurers, should be inspected first. If cash is carried its verification should precede the inspection. (Par 6, Cir. 22, W. D„ 1903.) Method of inspection. 142. The following are the general instructions for making in- spections of money accounts : (a) The inspector will obtain from the inspector general of the division or department the lists of the disbursing officer's outstanding checks at date of last inspection and the balance of funds for which he was accountable at that date, showing the amount in each depositary and the cash on hand ; also the form No. 28, I. G. D., used by the last inspector. (6) He will require from the disbursing officer a statement of his money accounts since date of last inspection and the dis- tribution of his funds at date of present inspection on " Form 3," I. G. D., with a list of his outstanding checks on " Form 3a," I. G. D. (a separate list for each depositary) to include the last check embraced in the current inspection. The statement of his money accounts and each list of checks outstanding must be signed by the disbursing officer. In preparation of lists of checks outstanding, Form 3a, I. G. D., to be used, utilizing one line for each item. (G. O. 65, W. D., 1913.) (c) The distribution of funds at date of inspection will be verified as follows: See Neo. 225 (16902, O. I. G.) emphasizing the importance of counting cash, etc. The cash reported on hand will be counted. This should be done at the beginning of the inspection. (See par. 141, amte.) The number of the last check drawn included in the current inspection will be verified from the proper check book. Amounts claimed as on deposit in the several depositaries will be verified as to date and amount from their statements made to the disbursing officer. 42 INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. For amounts claimed as deposited since last statement the dis- bursing officer should have receipts from the depositary notify- ing him of the credit. Credit can not be claimed for funds in transit except for cash or checks en route from the disbursing officer to the depositary for his credit. The list of checks now outstanding should be compared with the previous list, and all checks borne on that list as still out- standing may be checked as correct, and all checks not so marked should then be verified by their stubs as to date, num- ber, and amount. The list of outstanding checks, after having been footed and amount compared with that entered on the statement, will be forwarded immediately to the depositary as required by the instructions printed on the form. (d) Check stubs should be compared with the depositary statements of paid checks. All checks drawn must be ac- counted for as either paid, outstanding, or canceled. Blank checks transferred to another officer must be accounted for by his receipt. (e) An examination should be made of the paid vouchers that have not been forwarded to the chief of bureau and com- parison made with the check stubs and with the entries in the cashbook to see that they agree. Nothing in these instructions shall be construed as limiting the inspector's scrutiny of all dis- bursements, inquiring into the propriety of the expenditures, and verifying the correctness of the transactions. (/) Checks for currency should be represented by cash vouch- ers. The excess of all cash received from checks or otherwise over the amount expended per vouchers, transferred to other officers, or deposited to the credit of the Treasurer of the United States should be accounted for as replaced in a depositary or as cash on hand. (g) The check stubs should be examined to ascertain if they are properly filled and required notations made. See A. R., 600, as to data required on register of checks issued ; also G. O. 58, W. D., 1914. (h) The cashbook must show all receipts from whatever source and that the disbursements, as well as the receipts, are entered in chronological order and under the proper appropria- tions. (R. S., 3643.) Cash receipts to be entered daily in the cashbook. (G. O. 58, W. D., 1914.) INSPECTION OP MONEY ACCOUNTS. 43 (i) The total of the amounts disbursed, transferred, deposited to the credit of the Treasurer of the United States, and such other items as may be admitted as expenditures, for the period covered by the inspection, deducted from the total of receipts from all sources as shown by the cashbook and the balance on hand at last inspection, will show the amount for which the officer is now accountable, and it should agree with the amount shown to be on hand by the statement of the distribution of % funds. (;') To the total amount of checks paid as shown by the bank statements received since last inspection, add the amount of checks reported as now outstanding, and from their sum deduct the amount of checks reported as outstanding at last inspection, and the remainder will be the total amount of checks drawn since last inspection. (fc) When the list of checks outstanding is received back from the depositary it will be verified as follows : The officer's balance, as reported by the depositary, should equal the sum of the balance reported by the officer (Form 3), plus the amount of checks not marked " Paid," plus any credits reported by the depositary not claimed on the officer's statement, minus any checks paid not listed. (7) In the Statement of the Money Accountability, on Form 3, I. G. D., errors frequently arise from misunderstanding of what is meant by the expression " Cash from check issued " and its counterpart, " Checks issued for cash." The latter expression includes all checks drawn by the disbursing officer in favor of himself under A. R. 610, and the amounts of all such checks must be embraced in the entries in the lower half of the state- ment, under the depositary or depositaries on which djawn. " Cash from checks issued " is the total of all checks drawn by the disbursing officer in favor of himself under A. R. 610, during the period covered by the inspection, and this total should be entered in the debit or upper half of the Statement of Money Accountability in the " Cash " column on the line of " Cash from checks issued." This last-mentioned total should equal the sum of the amounts entered on the credit or lower half of the state- ment under the depositary headings on the line of " Checks is- sued for cash." (See A. R. 599 of 1913.) (m) When cash is deposited to the credit of the Treasurer of the United States, it should appear in the " Cash " column on the line " Deposited to credit of Treasurer U; S.," on Form 3, and not on the line " Cash deposited." 44 INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. (n) At each inspection of money accounts the inspecting officer should note in each check book, on the back of the stub of the last check issued, the number of the last check included in the inspection, the balance on deposit in that depositary sub- ject to check, and the total amount of checks outstanding on that depositary ; also the amount of cash on hand, if any. (o) In case of officers of the Quartermaster's, Subsistence, and Pay Departments note that the date of bond reported shows 'that it has been approved within four years and since date of present commission. (See par. 204, post.) (p) Conventional signs used by inspectors on the stubs of checks : O means outstanding (at date of inspection). V means paid (as reported by depositary). X means canceled check (verified). — means saw voucher. It is desirable that inspectors have a uniform method of mark- ing stubs. Colored pencils (blue or green) will distinguish the inspector's marks from those of the disbursing officer. Checks. 143. A disbursing officer may draw his check in favor of him- self (1) to make payments of amounts not exceeding $20; (2) to make payments at a distance from a depositary; or (3) to make payments of fixed salaries due at a certain period. In the first and last named cases the check will be drawn not more than two days before the payments become due. In all other cases the checks will be drawn only in favor of the persons, firms, or corporations, by name, to whom the payments are to be mftde. (A. R., 610; 15 Comp. Dec, 604; see Bull. 7, W. D., 1913, p. 11, as to drawing of checks ; see A. R. 599 of 1913.) 144. A disbursing officer is not authorized to draw a single check in favor of superintendent for payment of salaries to other employees, nor to draw it to his own order indorsed to his chief clerk for such payments. (Cir. 26, W. D., 1906.) Checks and Treasury warrants : Indorsements must be in ink or indelible pencil and must correspond in spelling to the name of payee on face. (Bull. 40, W. D„ 1913.) 145. On the face of each check that he draws a disbursing officer will state his address, the object of the expenditure, the number or other necessary description of the voucher, and, in case of payment to an officer, enlisted man, or civilian employee, INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. 46 the period for which the payment is made. (A. R., 611 ; see A. R. 600 of 1913.) 146. Disbursing officers shall identify their official checks with the vouchers upon which they are issued in payment by noting on each check the number or other necessary description of the voucher. (Treas. Dept. Cir. No. 52, 1907, par. 4.) 147. Officers serving in iind disbursing funds pertaining to more than one staff department, and officers assigned to duty in any of the staff departments, will, in issuing checks, confine the designation of their official capacity to their rank and the particular staff department on account of which the checks are drawn. (A. R., 612 ; see A. R. 601 of 1913.) 148. Checks for deposit of army paymasters' collections and soldiers' deposits will be dated on the last day of the month in which the collections are made or deposits received or when an account is closed. If the paymaster is unable to deposit checks on that date, he will do so at the earliest practicable date. (M. P. D., 77.) 149. Should any officer make an erasure or alteration of any of his checks, however slight, he will certify to the correctness of such erasure or alteration on the upper margin of such check. (A. R., 620 ; see A. R. 619J in O. A. R. 32, 1913 ; see A. R. 609 of 1913 ; see Treas. Dept. Cir. 8, July 3, 1915. ) 150. The signing of a eheck for public money in blank is pro- hibited. (A. R., 648 ; see A. R. 637 of 1913.) 151. Rubber stamps or the typewriter will not be used to insert the date, payee's name, or the amount of the check issued in payment of a public creditor, and all United States dis- bursing officers are instructed to use pen and ink for this pur- pose. (A. R., 611 ; G. O. 12 and 22, A. G. O., 1900 ; A. R., 611, amended by C. A. R. 32, 1913 ; see A. R., 600 of 1913 ; see Treas. Dept. Cir. 6, July 3, 1915.) 152. Mutilated or spoiled official checks upon the United States Treasurer or assistant treasurer will be forwarded promptly to the office to which they pertain, but mutilated or spoiled checks upon a national bank depositary will be forwarded promptly, for preservation and future reference, to the chief of bureau by whom issued, who will acknowledge the receipt of such checks. In either case a record of the dates of both cancellation and transmission will be entered on the stub. (A. R.. 621, amended by C. A. R. 21, 1913, and C. A. R. 23, 1913; see A. R., 610 of 1913; see Treas. Dept. Cir. 8, July 3, 1915.) 46 INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. 153. The data on the check stub will be the same as on the check to which it relates. (A. R., 611, 1340.) If check stubs are accompanied by information as to name of depositary and name and address of disbursing officer it is not necessary to repeat these names and address on each stub. (Secretary of War, July 23, 1910; 5795-CP, O. I. G.) On comparison of the depositary statements with the stub books, the stubs of paymasters' paid checks will be marked with the date of the depositary statement upon which payment is reported. (M. P. D., 75, sec. 5 ; A. R., 611, amended by C. A. R. 32, 1913 ; see A. R., 600 and 1317 of 1913 ; see G. O. 58, W. D., 1914, as to data to be entered on check stub or " Register of checks issued.") 154. In making payments only official checks will be used. (A. R, 619 ; see A. R., 608 of 1913.) 155. Checks outstanding for a longer period than three full fiscal years must be reported to the Secretary of the Treasury by the disbursing officer upon receipt of the statement of his dis- bursing account for the month of June of each year from the office or bank In which his funds are kept. (A. R., 616 ; see A. R., 605 of 1913.) 156. Checks outstanding for a longer period than three full fiscal years, procedure necessary for payment. (A. R., 618; R. S., 308 ; see A. R., 607 of 1913.) 156*. Checks, certified, accompanying proposals. (Bull. 30, \V. D., 1915.) 157. Procedure when an original check is lost, stolen, or de- stroyed. (R. S., 3646, 3647, amended by act Feb. 23, 1909, 35 Stat. L., 643 ; G. O. 56, W. D., 1909 ; A. R., 613 ; A. R., 602 of 1913. ) Issuance of second original, as distinguished from duplicate, when original is lost. (Bull. 36, W. D., 1915, p. 9.) Check books and unused checks. 158. Official check books are issued by the Treasurer and assistant treasurers of the United States direct to disbursing officers who have public money on deposit with them. Those on national bank depositaries are furnished by chiefs of bureaus. Rules for issue, transfer, etc., accompany each book. (A. R., 619, 620; A. R., 619 amended by C. A. R. 21, 1913; A. R., 620- rescinded by C. A. R. 21, 1913 ; see A. R., 608 of 1913 ; see Cir. 8, Treas. Dept., 1915.) 159. Check books will be kept under lock and key when not in use, and the serial numbers of the unused checks will be INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. 47 frequently examined to see that no check in the series is miss- ing. (G. O. 110, A. G. O., 1901; M. S. D., 104; M. P. D., 74; S. C. M., No. 7, par. 247.) See par. 139, ante. (S. C. M., No. 7, par. 247, 1909; see par. 216, 1912 edition; see A. R., 619i, in C. A. R. 32, 1913; see A. R., 609 of 1913 and Cir. 8, Treas. Dept, 1915.) 160. An officer who for the convenience of any disbursing offi- cer detaches any blank cheeks and stubs from the check book on the Treasurer or any assistant treasurer in his possession will take the receipt of such disbursing officer in duplicate for such checks by serial numbers and transmit one copy of the same in the manner directed in paragraph 2, G. O. 110, A. G. O., 1901. (G. O. 110, A. G. O., 1901, par. 3; see Treas. Dept. Cir. 8, July 3, 1915.) 161. Under no circumstances will unused check books or blank checks taken from check books on the Treasurer or an as- sistant treasurer be kept for an unreasonable time in the posses- sion of any disbursing officer of the War Department. (G. O. 110, A. G. O., 1901.' See Treasury Department Cir. 8, July 3, 1915.) 162. An officer relieved from duty as a disbursing officer and having a check book on the Treasurer or an assistant treasurer in his possession will cut from the book the stubs used by him (to be filed with his retained papers), and will transfer the unused checks and stubs to his successor, taking a receipt there- for in duplicate, which shall describe the unused checks by their serial numbers, one copy of which will be transmitted by the officer relieved to the Treasurer or to the assistant treasurer by whom the check book was originally issued. Before transferring any check book the transferring officer will first examine the unused checks to see that there is no break in the serial numbers showing that checks are missing. (G. O. 110, A. G. O., 1901. See Treasury Department instructions of Mar. 18, 1910, pasted on inside of cover of each check book. See Treasury Department Cir. 8, July 3, 1915.) 163. Check books of paymasters will be kept in condition foi inspection by an inspector general, chief paymaster, or other authorized inspector at any moment. (M. P. D., 75.) Certificates of deposit. 164. Regulations governing. (A. R., 622-627; Cir. 9, W. D., 1906. See A. R., 611 to 616, of 1913. ) 48 INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. Proceeds of sales. 165. Regulations governing. (A. R., 628-630, 1111, 1542, 1543. See A. B., 617-619, 1095, 1520, 1521, of 1913.) 166. That from the proceeds of sales of old material, con- demned stores, supplies, or other public property of any kind, before being deposited into the Treasury, either as miscellane- ous receipts on account of " proceeds of Government property " or to the credit of the appropriations to which such proceeds are by law authorized to be made, there may be paid the ex- penses of such sales, as approved by the accounting officers of the Treasury, so as to require only the net proceeds of such sales to be deposited into the Treasury either as miscellaneous receipts or to the credit of such appropriations, as the case may be. (Act June 8, 1896, 29 Stat. L., 268 ; Cir. 27, W. D„ 1906.) 167. The act of June 8, 1896 [see preceding paragraph], authorizing the payment of expenses, " as approved by the ac- counting officers of the Treasury," incurred in the sale of old material, etc., from the gross proceeds thereof, and the payment into the Treasury of the net proceeds only, does not require that such expenses shall be so approved before payment, but simply that an itemized account thereof shall be rendered to the ac- counting officers for settlement as any other item of expenditure of Government funds. (Ill Conip., 149.) 168. Decision of the Comptroller of the Treasury in regard to disbursing officers depositing proceeds of sales with a Govern- ment depositary to their official credit, pending payment of expenses of sales ; retention beyond 30 days of so much thereof as may be necessary for payment of expenses of sales, etc. (Cir. 27, W. D., 1906.) 169. When a disbursing officer of the Army receives any moneys of the United States as the proceeds of sales, as miscel- laneous receipts, or funds of like character, not available for dis- bursement, he will deposit, without delay, such funds to his official credit with an authorized depositary. At the close of the month in which such funds are received the total will be made the subject of one check issued by him in favor of the Treasurer of the United States. (A. R., 626, amended by C. A. R., 2, 1912 ; also by C. A. R., 8, 1912. See 5795-FC, O. I. G., for decision as to weekly deposits of small receipts. See A. R., 615, of 1913. See G. O. 47, W. D., 1914, as to "special deposit account" items, including sales where money in payment is received in advance. ) INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. 49 170. Congress is vested by the Constitution with the exclusive power of disposition of the personal as well as the real property of the United States ; and by section 3618, Revised Statutes, Con- gress has provided generally that the proceeds of sales of per- sonal property of the United States shall be paid into the Treas- ury as " miscellaneous receipts." Held, therefore, that the various funds received at military posts, on military reserva- tions, or otherwise, as compensation for public property occu- pied, sold, or allowed to be used or appropriated, or for labor furnished, or privileges, or facilities conceded, etc., * * * were public money of the United States, to be accounted for to the Treasury, and could not be legally retained as a so-called " slush fund," or disbursed for the use or benefit of the post or command. * * * The proceeds of all public property of any material value, including all moneys exacted or received from civilians, are to be turned into the Treasury ; and otherwise to dispose of them is embezzlement. (D. J. A. G., 2083. See op. J. A. G., in Bull. 18, W. D., 1916, p. 25, as to receipts from sale of worn-out prison clothing, etc.) 171. Hereafter all moneys arising from disposition of service- able quartermaster's supplies or stores, authorized by law and regulations, shall remain available throughout the fiscal year following that in which the disposition was effected for the purposes of that appropriation from which such supplies were authorized to be supplied at the time of the disposition. (Act Mar. 23, 1910; G. O. 54, W. D., 1910, p. 23.) Proceeds of sales; of clothing sold to crews of harbor boats. (Cir. 14, Q. M. G. O., 1914; see Cir: 10, Q. M. G. O., 1914.) 172. Of surplus ice, surplus electric light and power, and pro- ceeds from laundry work done for other branches of the Govern- ment. (Army appropriation act, Mar. 2, 1905 ; G. O. 40, W. D., 1905, p. 14; and subsequent annual Army appropriation acts.) 173. Old typewriting machines exchanged for new ones. (Cir. 1, W. D., 1906.) 174. Of manure sold at posts. (See par. 949, post.) 175. Of subsistence supplies are immediately available for the purchase of fresh supplies. (A. R., 628 ; M. S. D., 223 ; A. R., 628, amended by C. A. R., 35, 1913. See A. R., 617, of 1913.) Moneys arising from sales of subsistence supplies, law gov- erning. (Bull. 18, W. D., 1914, p. 16. See Cir. 10, Q. M. G. O., 1914.) 11209—17 i 50 INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. 176. Fiscal year to which funds pertain which are received for subsistence supplies when payment is made in a later fiscal year than the one in which the stores were delivered. (Dec. Comp. June 19, 1906 ; Cir. 37, W. D., 1906. See p. 16, Bull. 18, W. D., i914, and Cir. 10, ,Q. M. G. O., 1914.) 177. Hereafter all moneys arising from dispositions of serv- iceable medical and hospital supplies authorized by law and regulations shall constitute one fund on the books of the Treas- ury Department, which shall be available to replace medical and hospital supplies throughout the fiscal year in which the dispositions were effected and throughout the following fiscal year. (Act June 12, 1906, 34 Stat. L., 256; G. O. 115, W. D., 1906, p. 25.) 178. Of useless ordnance material. (Act Mar. 3, 1875; Sup. R. S., vol. 1, p. 74.) Of serviceable ordnance and ordnance stores. (Act Apr. 23, 1904. 33 Stat. L., 276; G. O. 76, W. D., 1904, p. 29. See G. O. 47, W. D„ 1914.) 178i. Proceeds of serviceable Signal Corps supplies, etc. (Act Apr. 27, 1914. Army appropriation. Bull. 18, p. 4, 1914. ) 179. The transfer of public property other than subsistence supplies is not regarded as a sale. Vouchers for property so transferred will be sent through the chief of the bureau con- cerned to the proper accounting officer of the Treasury Depart- ment for settlement, as prescribed in A. R. 682. If credit is received therefor the money may be used to replace the prop- erty transferred. (A. R. 630, amended by C. A. R., 35, 1913. See A. R. 619 and 671 of 1913 ; see p. 28, Bull. 18, W. D., 1914, as to Eng. depot; see G. O. 11, W. D., 1915, as to Eng. depot; see Bull. 12, W. D., 1915, p. 27 and p. 32.) 180. Books for a post library purchased out of post-exchange funds or donated to the library are not " public property " within the meaning of section 3618, Revised Statutes. Proceeds from a sale of them may, therefore, legally be expended in the purchase of new books. D. J. A. G., 2283.) Appropriations. 181. Regulations governing fiscal years and accounts current. (A. R., 631-641.) Also see pars. 214-220, post. Specific or indefinite appropriations in an annual appropria- tion act (Cir. R, W. D., Sept. 6, 1912). INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. 51 " Lump-sum " appropriations (Bulls. 20 and 21, W. D., 1912. Bulls. 1, 12, 17, 23, 27, of 1913; also Bull. 31, 1913, and 38 of 1913 ; Bulls. 5 and 8, 1914. See A. R., 620-630 of 1913.) 182. The Chief of Ordnance, in conducting manufacturing or similar operations under any particular appropriation hereto- fore or hereafter made, is authorized to use material procured under any appropriation and to replace the same in kind or otherwise : Provided, That in doing so the methods shall be such that each appropriation will be charged with the full "value of the material used in carrying out its object. (Act Mar. 4, 1911 ; G. O. 45. AY. D., 1911, p. 59 ; Ordnance Orders 6, 1911.) 183. Hereafter whenever pressing obligations are required to be paid by a disbursing officer of the Quartermaster's Depart- ment and there is an insufficient balance to his official credit under the proper appropriation or appropriations for the pur- pose, he is authorized to make payment from the total available balance to his official credit, provided sufficient funds under the proper appropriation or appropriations have been apportioned by the Quartermaster General for the expenditure. When such disbursements are made the accounts of the disbursing officer shall show the charging of the proper appropriations, the bal- ances under which will be adjusted by the disbursing officer on receipt of funds or by the accounting officers of the Treasury. (Act Mar. 3, 1909, 35 Stat. L., 747; G. O. 49, W. D., 1909, p. 25.) The above provision applies to any funds in the hands of such disbursing officer and is not limited to funds of the fiscal year in which the obligations are incurred. (Oir. 55, W. D., 1910.) (For similar provisions of law for the Ordnance Department, see act Mar. 3, 1909, 35 Stat. L., 750 ; G. O. 49, W. D., 1909, p. 30; and for Engineer Department see act Mar. 3, 1911; G. O. 45, W. D., 1911, p. 32.) 183 J. Settlement of transactions between the Signal Corps and other appropriations (G. O. 58, Par. Ill, 1916). Money vouchers. 184. Preparation of, etc. (A. R. 642-665.) (See A. R., 631- 654 of 1913.) 185. The practice of requiring public creditors to receipt for moneys in advance of actual payment will be discontinued after September 30, 1907. No payments made after said date shall be evidenced by a receipt, except where receipts are required 62 INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. either by law or contract, unless such payments are made In cash, that is, currency. (Treasury Dept. Gir. No. 52, 1907, par. 1.) The giving or taking of a receipt for public money in blank or in advance of actual payment is prohibited. (A. R., 648.) For A. R. 648 of 1910, see A. R. 637 of 1913. 186. After September 30, 1907, no receipt for moneys paid by disbursing officers' checks shall be required or taken by disburs- ing officers except where receipts are required either by law or contract. Disbursing officers will note on vouchers for check payments the date, number, name of payee, and amount of the check and the name of the depositary on whom drawn. (Treas- ury Dept. Cir. No. 52, 1907, par. 2.) 187. A voucher for a payment made or an invoice for money transferred will have noted thereon the . number, date, and amount of checks given and the depositary on which drawn. If payment or transfer is made with currency, wholly or in part, the facts will be stated and a receipt given for the currency. (A. R., 651. See A. R., 649. See A. R. 640 of 1913, and 638. For A. R. 649 of 1910, see A. R. 638 of 1913.) 188. All vouchers for payment by disbursing officers, except those required by law to be verified by affidavit, and the expense accounts of the civilian officers, employees, and agents of the Government, which shall be verified by affidavit as heretofore, shall be certified by the claimant as correct and just, except that vouchers for personal compensation for services rendered under the personal supervision of some administrative officer and so certified by him need not be certified by the claimant, provided the voucher describes specifically the position, the rate of compensation, and the period covered. (Treasury Dept. Cir. No. 52, 1907, par. 3.) 189. Disbursing officers shall make cash payments only in cases authorized by Treasury Department Circular No. 102, dated December 7, 1906, and then in only those cases where the payment is made by the disbursing officer in person, or by his deputy, and the exchange of money and the receipt therefor is simultaneous. (Treasury Dept. Cir. No. 52, 1907, par. 5.) Note. — For Treasury Circular No. 102 see paragraph 228 (post). 190. When payments are made in cash— that is, currency — they must be evidenced by a statement of such fact in the re- ceipt and in substantially the following form (except upon pay INSPECTION OE MONEY ACCOUNTS. 63 rolls which shall embody Instructions calculated to insure the receipt thereof only under the conditions laid down in the form given in this paragraph) : " Received from — — ■ in person, or by his deputy, and in cash, the sum of — dollars and cents, in full pay- ment of voucher No. , account ." (Treasury Dept. Cir. No. 52, 1907, par. 6.) 191. The form of the signature to the certificate, and to the receipt when required, and the name of the person or business firm as entered at the head of an account must be literally alike. When a signature is not written by the hand of the party it must be witnessed by a disinterested party, a commissioned offi- cer when practicable. (A. R., 65T, 658. See A. R., 646, 647, of 1913.) 192. Unless required by law, vouchers shall not be taken in exact duplicate, triplicate, etc. Only one copy of a voucher, the original, shall contain signed certifications, approvals, and re- ceipts. As many copies, in memorandum form, duly authenti- cated if desired, may be taken as administrative requirements demand. (Treasury Cir. No. 52, 1907, par. 7.) See A. R., 642; 12895, O. I. G. See A. R. 631 of 1913. See Oir. 12, O. C. of E., Dec. 2, 1914. 193. When a fraction of a cent less than one-half occurs in the footing of a voucher, it will be disregarded. If the fraction be one-half or greater, it will be reckoned as a cent. (A. R., 646. ) See A. R. 635 of 1913. 194. Rules for computation of time in payment of services (A. R., 662; see Cir. 74, W. D., 1910; see Bull. 23, p. 20, W. D., 1913, and Bull. 45, W. D., 1914; see A R„ 651, of 1913.) 195. A voucher for purchases and services not personal will show thereon the mode of purchase or engagement, using the form of notations on the standard prescribed forms. (A. R., 647.) ' See A. R., 636, of 1913. 196. When copies of papers are necessary to establish the validity of a voucher in a disbursing officer's account, the copies hiust be certified by some officer other than the disbursing offi- cer claiming credit on the voucher. (Cir. 15, W. D., 1903.) 197. Disbursing officers will not issue vouchers for unpaid accounts as due bills against the United States, but a certified statement of personal services and of wages due may be given to a discharged employee who for want of funds was not paid at time of discharge. (A. R., 661.) See A. R. 650, of 1913. 54 INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. 198. It is very doubtful whether an officer of the Government would be justified, in the absence of a law authorizing it, in paying public money to a bank in the purchase from it of a draft or bill of exchange. I am of the opinion that the vouch- ers of the class you refer to (for purchases made abroad) should ordinarily be paid by official check in the manner pre- scribed by Treasury Department Circular No. 52, 1907. In ex- ceptional cases (as when the creditors will not receive official checks because of delay and expense of collection) a most lib- eral construction of existing law would justify the purchase of international post-office money orders with which to effect payments. These orders can be purchased through checks drawn to the order of the postmaster. A memorandum of the transaction, showing the number of the order, its amount in foreign money, name of the payee, and the place on which drawn, should be obtained from the postmaster, and the dis- bursing officer's statement that the order had been mailed to the payee should be attached to the voucher. (Comp. Dec. 4, 1907 ; 12393, O. I. G. See Bull. 38, W. D., 1913, p. 10. ) 199. Pecuniary responsibility of officers who issue orders for expenditure of money. (A. R., 664, 665. See A. R., 653 and 654, of 1913.) 200. Sundays and holidays are days for which pay is allowed, therefore when the last day of the month falls on Sunday or a holiday, payment for the month can not be made on the pre- ceding day without a violation of section 3648, Revised Statutes. (Cir. 2, A. G. O., 1886.) Disbursing officers. 201. Disbursing officers of the Quartermaster's, Subsistence, and Pay Departments, before entering upon the duties of their respective offices, will give bonds as required by law. Chiefs of bureaus will see that such bonds are examined as to sufficiency of sureties at least once in two years, and renewed once in four years, or more frequently if necessary. (A. R. 575; R. S. 1191. See A. R. 567 of 1913.) 202. Under the provisions in the act of February 2, 1901, that certain vacancies in the Quartermaster's Department of the Army " shall be filled by detail from the line " for a period of four years, officers so detailed are officers of the Quartermaster's Department within the meaning of section 1191, Revised Stat- utes, and they are required to give bonds to faithfully account INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. 55 for all public moneys or property which they may receive. (7 Comp. 793, June 10, 1901.) (Also applicable to officers detailed to the Subsistence and Pay Departments.) 203. Until otherwise provided by law, no bond shall be ac- cepted from any surety or bonding company for any officer or employee of the United States which shall cost more than 35 per cent in excess of the rate of premium charged for a like bond during the calendar year 1908: Provided, That hereafter the United States shall not pay any part of the premium or other cost of furnishing a bond required by law or otherwise of any officer or employee of the United States. (Act Aug. 5, 1909, 36 Stat. L., 125 ; G. O. 189, W. D., 1909, p. 2.) (For maximum premium authorized on official bonds of dis- bursing officers, see Cir. 85, W. D., 1909.) 204. The accounts of a bonded disbursing officer must be kept separately under each bond except when the second bond is cumulative, in which case the accounts will be stated under both bonds. When a new bond is given the officer will close his accounts under the former bond and will deposit to the credit of the Treasurer of the United States, or transfer to a bonded officer of the same department who is authorized by law to handle the same class of funds, any unexpended balance before an advance is made under the new bond, in order that the liability of the sureties on the respective bonds may be definitely fixed. In all cases where a transfer is made to a bonded officer there must be an actual transfer of funds and not a mere paper transaction. The date of the bond of a disbursing officer is the date on which it is approved by the Secretary of War. (A. R. 599 ; Cir. 2, W. D., 1903. See A. R. 589 of 1913.) 205. On and after October 1, 1907, all disbursing officers who, for any reason (e. g., separate bonds, etc.), are required to render separate and distinct accounts to the auditors of the Treasury Department, shall keep separate and distinct accounts of their funds in the Government depositaries, and shall unmistakably designate such several depositary accounts on their vouchers, requisitions, deposits, and accounts current. (Treasury Dept. Cir. No. 52, 1907, par. 9.) 206. When an officer is relieved from duty in a staff depart- ment at any station he will certify outstanding debts, if any, to his successor, and transmit a list of the same to the head of the proper bureau. Unless otherwise ordered, he will turn over to his successor the public money, property, books, and papers per- 56 INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. taining to the service from which he is relieved. (A. R. 641, amended by C. A. R. 32, 1913 ; see A. R. 630 of 1913.) 207. If any disbursing officer shall bet at cards or any game of hazard, his commanding officer will suspend his functions, require him to turn over all public funds in his keeping, and will immediately report the case to the proper bureau of the War Department. He will also report the case to the division com- mander, who will at once convene a court-martial for the trial of the officer. (A. R. 604 ; see A. R. 593 of 1913.) 208. No officer disbursing money for the military service, or directing the disbursement thereof, shall be concerned individu- ally, directly or indirectly, in the purchase or sale of any article intended for, used by, or pertaining to the department of the public service in which he is engaged. (A. R. 601 ; see A. R. 591 of 1913.) 209. No officer or clerk of a disbursing officer shall be inter- ested in the purchase of any soldier's certificate of pay due or any other claim against the United States. (A. R. 602.) Note. — But when an officer purchases final statements as an accommodation to the soldier, and not himself profiting thereby, payment will be admitted on the officer's certificate to the facts. (M. P. D., 443; see A. R. 592 of 1913.) 210. Officers or agents in the military service will not pur- chase supplies for the Government from any other person in the military service, nor contract with any such person to furnish supplies or service to the Government, nor make any Government purchase or contract in which such person shall be admitted to share or receive benefit. (A. R. 603; see pars. 666, 667, post; see A. R. 521 of 1913.) 211. An officer is not authorized to insure public money or property. (A. R. 607 ; see A. R. 596 of 1913 ; see Bulls. 18 and 32, W. D., 1915.) 212. The Auditor for the War Department proposes to audit and settle the accounts of disbursing officers of the Quartermas- ter's Department monthly instead of quarterly as heretofore, and he requests that such officers reply promptly and fully to letters calling for explanations and to suspensions noted in difference sheets, thus avoiding the necessity of carrying such items for- ward in the successive difference sheets. Compliance with the request of the auditor is enjoined on all concerned. (Gir. 66, W. D., 1910.) INSPECTION OE MONEY ACCOUNTS. 67 See G, O. 11. W. D.„ 1914, as to action to be taken when disbursing officers fail to render their accounts within the pre- scribed period. 213. When partial payments are made on account of salaries or wages and claim for credit for the same is deferred until completed payment for the period has been made, the amounts of such partial payments constitute a part of the acknowledged balance, and the total of such amounts, together with the facts, shall be set out in the analysis of balance provided by the stand- ard form prescribed by Treasury Department Circular No. 46, dated May 24, 1906. (Treasury Dept. Oir. No. 52, 1907, par. 11.) 214. The balances acknowledged by disbursing officers and their analyses thereof must actually represent the state of their business at the close of the last day for which the accounts are rendered. They must so order their business that they may, when called upon so to do, close their accounts and analyze their acknowledged balances. (Treasury Dept. Cir. No. 52, 1907, par. 12.) 215. Whenever feasible, disbursing officers are, at the close of business on the last day of periods for which they are required to render accounts, to count and schedule, in the presence of a duly authorized and disinterested witness or witnesses, all items of cash, i. e., currency, memorandum payments, and other items, to appear in their analyses of balances for which vouchers are not to be submitted to the auditor with the current account; whenever it is not feasible to do so they will so state in writing, giving reasons, etc., and attach same to the account current; form of certificate for witness; depositary balance not to be verified by the witness. (W. D. Cirs. 63, 1909, and 19, 1910; 13848, O. I. G.) 216. It is held by the War Department that the responsibility for accepting personal checks tendered by officers in payment of their monthly bills, under existing law and regulations, rests with the officer who receives them ; that the law does not recog- nize such checks as money, and that the verifying witness, under Circular 63, W. D., 1909, has no authority to consider these checks as cash. (13752, 13920, O. I. G.) Responsibility in re forgery. (Bull. 3, W. D., 1917, p. 10.) 217. AH transactions coming within the time covered by an account shall be reported therein. No payments or collections not actually made during the period of an account shall he included therein. The provisions of this paragraph do not apply. 58 INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. to partial payments of salaries or wages which are provided for by paragraph 11, Treasury Department Circular No. 52, 1907. (Treasury Dept. Cir. 52, 1907, par. 13.) See par. 213, write. 218. If disbursing officers do not for any reason receive from their depositaries the monthly statements required to be ren- dered to them by paragraph 16, Treasury Department Circular No. 52, 1907, in time for them to analyze their balances in the manner contemplated by the standard form of account current prescribed by Treasury Department Circular No. 46, dated May 24, 1906, they shall not delay the rendition of their accounts so as to make them delinquent, but shall compute their net bal- ances from their check stubs and state that such balances are so computed, together with a report of the cause of their failure to compute such balances in the prescribed manner. (Treasury Dept. Cir. No. 52, 1907, par. 14.) 219. All disbursing officers in or under the War Department are hereby instructed to promptly acknowledge the correctness of the monthly statement furnished them by the Treasurer of the United States, the assistant treasurers of the United States, or a designated national bank depositary. (Cir. 9, W. D., 1910.) 220. Each officer disbursing in part by cash and drawing his official checks to obtain cash to make payments shall render with his account current a subsidiary cash account, the balance of which should agree or be reconciled with his cash as shown by his analysis of balance with his account current. (Treasury Dept. Cir. No. 52, 1907, par. 15.) 220*. " Special deposit account " (G. O. 47, TV. D., 1914). Income tax withheld (G. O. 74, W. D., 1914). Symbol number (G. O. 74, W. D., 1914). Certified check accompanying proposals not part of (Bull. 30, W. D., 1915). 221. The use of moneys for purposes other than those for which appropriated, liquidation of liabilities of one fiscal year by use of moneys appropriated for another, and expenditures in a fiscal year of any sum in excess of appropriations for that year, or involving the Government in any contract for future payment of money in excess of appropriations, except as au- thorized by A. R., 524, are prohibited. (A. R., 590; see also R. S., 3678 ; R. S., 3679, as amended by act of Feb. 27, 1906, 34 Stat. L„ 49; p. 3, G. O. 69, W. D., 1906; see A. R., 582, of 1913; see G. O. 9, W. D., 1914.) INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. 59 222. Every person who shall have moneys of the United States in his hands or possession, and disbursing officers having moneys in their possession not required for current expenditure, shall pay the same to the Treasurer, an assistant treasurer, or some public depositary of the United States, without delay, and in all cases within 30 days of their receipt. (R. S., 3621, amended by act May 28, 1896; 29 Stat. L., 179.) 223. Public money, subject to disbursement, coming into the hands of an officer from any source will be promptly placed by him to bis credit with the Treasurer or an assistant treasurer of the United -States, or a duly designated depositary, or else trans- ferred to a disbursing officer of that branch of the public service to which the money pertains. Exceptions to this rule are allowed in the cases and to the extent authorized by A. R., 597, and in cases where an officer, when stationed on the extreme frontier or at a place far remote from depositaries, has been specially au- thorized by the Secretary of War to keep, at his own risk, such money as may be intrusted to him for disbursement. Money in hand, subject to disbursement, may be disbursed at once with- out being placed in depositaries if a payment is due. (A. R., 596, amended by O. A. R. 21, 1913 ; see A. R., 586 of 1913 and 587 of 1913.) 224. Recruiting officers and officers doing subsistence duty at. posts or independent stations are authorized to keep on hand, at their own risk, moneys pertaining to the appropriation " Sub- sistence of the Army " in such restricted amounts as may be necessary for facilitating payments of small amounts to public creditors. (A. R., 597 ; see act Mar. 2, 1907, 34 Stat. L., 1166 ; G. O. 48, W. D., 1907, p. 14; see A. R., 587 of 1913.) 225. Commissaries on United States transports plying between the United States and Cuba or Porto Rico are authorized to keep in their personal possession, at their own risk, not to exceed $500 subsistence funds ; those on transports plying between the United States and the Philippine Islands, not to exceed $4,500 subsistence funds. All money received by transport commissaries from the sale of subsistence stores, or meals furnished aboard, in excess of the above amounts, will be transferred to such officer of the Subsistence Department as may be directed by the Commissary General at the end of each journey. (G. O. 52, A. G. O., 1900.) 226. The commanding officer of each mine planter, except the Gen. Samuel M. Mills, is authorized to keep on hand, at his own 60 INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. risk, in his capacity as acting commissary, not to exceed subsistence funds, for use in emergency. (Secretary of War, July 9, 1910; 14297, O. I. G.) 227. Disbursing officers of the War Department, stationed in Cuba, Porto Rico, Philippine Islands, and Alaska, being far re- mote from designated depositaries, are specially authorized by the Secretary of War to keep, at their own risk, moneys re- ceived in coin or currency which they may be authorized to dis- burse, and such moneys as may be officially intrusted to them for disbursement. (G. O. 22, 89, A. G. O., 1899 ; G, O. 61, A. G. O., 1900; G. O. 120, W. D., 1905.) 228. Treasury Department Circular No. 102,, December 7, 1906, is as follows : " The following sections of the Revised Statutes are pub- lished for the information and guidance of all concerned : " ' Sec. 3620. It shall be the duty of every disbursing officer having any public money intrusted to him for disbursement, to deposit the same with the Treasurer or some one of the assist- ant treasurers of the United States, and to draw for the same only as it may be required for payments to be made by him in pursuance of law (and draw for the same only in favor of the persons to whom payment is made) ; and all transfers from the Treasurer of the United States to a disbursing officer shall be by draft or warrant on the Treasury or an assistant treas- urer of the United States. In places, however, where there is no Treasurer or assistant treasurer, the Secretary of the Treas- ury may, when he deems it essential to the public interest, specially authorize, in writing, the deposit of such public money in any other public depository, or, in writing, authorize the same to be kept in any other manner, and under such rules and regulations as he may deem most safe and effectual to facili- tate the payments to public creditors.' " ' Sec. 5488. Every disbursing officer of the United States who deposits any public money intrusted to him in any place or in any manner, except as authorized by law, or converts to his own use in any way whatever, or loans with or without interest, or for any purpose not prescribed by law withdraws from the Treasurer or any assistant treasurer, or any author- ized depositary, or for any purpose not prescribed by law trans- fers or applies any portion of the public money intrusted to him, is, in every such act, deemed guilty of an embezzlement of the money so deposited, converted, loaned, withdrawn, trans- INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. 61 ferred, or applied ; and shall be punished by imprisonment with hard labor for a term not less than one year nor more than ten years, or by a fine of not more than the amount embezzled or less than one thousand dollars, or by both such fine and impris- onment.' " In accordance, with the provisions of the above sections, any public money advanced to disbursing officers of the United States must be deposited immediately to their respective cred- its, with either the United States Treasurer, some assistant treasurer, or, by special direction of the Secretary of the Treas- ury, with a national bank depositary nearest or most convenient, except — " 1. Any disbursing officer of the War Department specially authorized by the Secretary of War, when stationed on the ex- treme frontier or at places far remote from such depositaries, may keep, at his own risk, such moneys as may be intrusted to him for disbursement. " 2. Any officer receiving money remitted to him upon specific estimates may disburse it accordingly, without waiting to place it in a depositary, provided the payments are due and he prefers this method to that of drawing checks. "Any check drawn by a disbursing officer upon moneys thus deposited must be in favor of. the party, by name, to whom the payment is to be made, and payable to ' order,' with these exceptions : "(1) To make payments of amounts not exceeding -.$20, (2) to make payments at a distance from a depositary, and (3) to make payments of fixed salaries due at a certain period ; in either of which cases any disbursing officer may draw his check in favor of himself or ' order ' for such amount as may be neces- sary for such payment, but in the first and last named cases the check must be drawn not more than two days before the pay- ments become due. "Any disbursing officer or agent drawing checks on moneys de- posited to his official credit must state on the face or back of each check the object or purpose to which the avails are to be applied, except upon checks issued in payment of individual pensions, the special form of such checks indicating sufficiently the character of disbursement. If the object or purpose for which any check of a public disbursing officer is drawn is not stated thereon, as required, or if any reason exists for suspect- ing fraud, the office or bank on which such check is drawn will refuse its payment. 62 INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. " Such statement may be made in brief form, but must clearly indicate the object of the expenditure, as, for instance, ' pay,' ' pay roll,' or ' payment of troops,' adding the fort or station, ' purchase of subsistence,' or other supplies ; ' on account of con- struction,' mentioning the fortification or other public work for which the payment is made ; ' payments under.$20,' etc. "Any check drawn by a. United States disbursing officer pay- able to himself or ' order,' ' to make payments of amounts not exceeding twenty dollars each,' under the provisions of this circular must bear indorsed thereon the names of the persons to whom the amount drawn is to be paid, or be accompanied by a list or schedule, made a part of the check, containing the same information. " The object, or purpose, to which the avails are to be applied in case of any check drawn by a disbursing officer of the Army for an amount to be retained in his possession by authority of the Secretary of War, given under the provisions of this circular, or by any disbursing officer given such special authority by the Secretary of the Treasury, under the provisions of section 3620, Revised Statutes of the United States, must be clearly indicated by a statement on the check that it is to obtain cash to hold in personal possession, and date of authority given so to hold funds. Checks will not be returned to the drawer after their payment, but will be retained by the depositary, arranged separately by officers and consecutively by number and date convenient for ready reference, as they are liable to be called for by the depart- ment at any time as evidence of proper payment. The deposi- tary will furnish each disbursing officer with a detailed monthly statement of his account. "All disbursing clerks and agents of the executive depart- ments, independent offices, and commissions, and offices under and part of the executive departments located in the District of Columbia, to prevent carrying unnecessary balances of cash, are directed to deposit, on or before the 5th and 20th of each month, with the Treasurer of the United States, to their official credit subject to check, any and all balances of cash drawn to meet pay rolls and remaining in their hands; and thereafter, until the next regular pay day, to make payments appropriate to be made by check and not in cash. " Deposits to the credit of the Treasurer of the United States on account of repayment of disbursing funds must be made with the office or bank in which such funds are to the credit INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. 63 of the disbursing officer. Disbursing officers are not authorized to transfer funds standing to their credit with one depositary to their credit with another depositary ; such transfers will be made by the Secretary of the Treasury upon the requests of the heads of the departments under which the officers are serving. 1 " No allowance will be made to any disbursing officer for ex- penses charged for collecting money on checks. " Whenever any disbursing officer of the United States shall cease to act in that capacity he will at once inform the Secre- tary of the Treasury whether he has any public funds to his credit in any office or bank, and if so, what checks, if any, he has drawn against the same which are still outstanding and unpaid. Until satisfactory information of this character shall have been furnished the whole amount of such moneys will be held to meet the payment of his checks properly payable there- from. " In case of the death, resignation, or removal of any dis- bursing officer checks previously drawn by him will be paid from the funds to his credit, unless such checks have been drawn more than four months before their presentation, or reasons exist for suspecting fraud. Any check previously drawn by him and not presented for payment within four months of its date will not be paid until its correctness shall have been attested by the Comptroller of the Treasury or his chief clerk. " Every disbursing officer, when opening his first account, be- fore issuing any checks, will furnish the depositary on whom checks are drawn with his official signature, duly verified by some officer whose signature is known to the depositary. " For every deposit made by a disbursing officer, to his offi- cial credit, a receipt in form as below shall be given, setting forth its serial number and the place and date of issue; the title of each officer shall be expressed, and the title of the dis- bursing account shall also show, for what branch of the public service the account is kept, as it is essential for the proper transaction of departmental business that accounts of moneys advanced from different bureaus to a disbursing officer serving in two or more distinct capacities be kept separate and distinct from each other and be so reported to the department both by 1 See Cir. 2, W. D., 1909, directing disbursing officers to comply with the provisions of this paragraph. 64 INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. the officer and the depositary, the receipt to be retained by the officer in whose favor it is issued. " No. . " Office of the U. S. -"(Assistant Tkeasttber ok Depositary), " . , 190^-. " Received of , dollars, consisting of . to be placed to his credit as , and subject only to his check in that official capacity. United States (Assistant Treasurer or Depositary). " These regulations are intended to supersede those of August 14, 1897, and circular of April 17, 1899, amendatory thereof." Treasury Department Circular No. 17, March 19, 1908, amends the foregoing (Treasury Dept. Oir. 102, 1906) as follows: " 1. The deposit of cash balances on the 5th and 20th of each month required by Treasury Department Circulars Nos. 39 and 102, dated, respectively, April 10 and December 7, 1906, need not be made hereafter, but cash obtained for making payments of salaries may be retained by disbursing officers, for the pur- pose of paying the proper persons in cash, not to exceed 30 days from and after the period during which the services were ren- dered. " 2. To enable them to make payment of salaries in cash at times other than regular pay days, disbursing officers in the District of Columbia may, upon written application, obtain from the Secretary of the Treasury permission to keep in their pos- session and at their own risk additional moneys not to exceed specific amounts fixed by him. " 3. The auditors of the Treasury Department shall, in the examination of the accounts of disbursing officers generally, re- port to the Secretary of the Treasury any excessive cash balances discovered. " 4. Disbursing officers drawing checks payable to themselves or order for the purpose of making payments of amounts not exceeding $20 each need not hereafter accompany such checks with the lists or schedules of the names of the persons to whom the amounts drawn are to be paid. " 5. Treasury Department Circulars Nos. 39 and 102, dated, respectively, April 10 and December 7, 1906, are amended ac- cordingly." Treasury Department Circular No. 102, 1906, further amended by Treasury Department Circular No. 7, February 7, 1910, with INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. 65 reference to disbursing officers drawing checks to make pay- ments of United States customs duties levied upon the importa- tion of public property purchased abroad. See Bull. 7, W. D., 1913, p. 11, as to drawing checks ; see Bull. 16, W. D., 1915, as to unexpended balances, reappropriation and diversion. (Bull. 1G, W. D., 1915.) 229. Held * * * that the accounting officers are required by law to see that the funds appropriated by Congress for public purposes are applied to the objects specified in the appropriation acts, and to no others ; that relief from responsibility for public money lost or misapplied is not within the legitimate functions of the accounting officers, but belongs to Congress, or else to the courts authorized to hear and determine equitable rights and to extend equitable remedies (Dec. 2d Comp. (Gilkeson), vol. 3, par. 741.) See R. S., 1060-1002; A. R., 1331, 1332; see A. R., 1308 and 1309 of 1913. 230. The pay of officers of the Army may be withheld under section 1766, Revised Statutes, on account of an indebtedness to the United States admitted or shown by the judgment of a court, but not otherwise, unless upon a special order issued according to the discretion of the Secretary of War. (Act July 16, 1892, 27 Stat. L., 177.) Held, That the last part of this provision was to be construed not separately but in connection with the former, and could not be interpreted as empowering the Secretary of War to stop the pay of officers of the Army to satisfy private debts or claim for alimony. (D. J. A. G., 2383.) Stoppages of pay against enlisted men may be made in monthly installments. (G. O. 13, W. D., 1916.) 231. Penalty for falsification of accounts or records and the making of false reports, or aiding or abetting therein, by any officer, clerk, agent, or other person holding any office or employ- ment under the Government of the United States. (Act Mar. 4, 1911 ; G. O. 45, W. D., 1911, p. 100. See G. O. 9, W. D., 1914.) 232. Instructions to be observed by officers of the Quarter- master's Department who disburse or transfer public funds as to the preparation of accounts current, pay rolls, vouchers, and abstracts, and keeping of the cash book. (Cir. 11, Q. M. G. O., 1909.) As to cash book, see Cir. 36, O. C. Q. M. C, 1913 ; also Neo. 218, O. I. G. ; also G. O. 74, W. D., 1914. 233. Instructions governing the procurement of supplies and engagement of services, Quartermaster's Department. (Cir. 7, 11209—17 5 66 INSPECTION OF MONEY ACCOUNTS. Q. M. G. O., 1909, amended by Q. M. G. O. Cirs. 13, 16, 1909; 2, 4, 5, 1910 ; 3, 7, 9, 10, 1911. Cir. 7, Q. M. G. O. 1909, super- seded by Cir. 1, O. C. Q. M. 0., 1912. Civ. 1, O. C. Q. M. C, 1912, amended by Cir. 9, 19, 26, O. C. Q. M. C, 1913, and Cirs. 2, 4, O. C. Q. M. C, 1914.) 234. Instructions governing the financial operations of the Ordnance Department. (Ordnance Orders 12, 1910; G. O. 1, Office Chief of Ordnance, 1911 ; G. O. 12, O. C. O., 1910, amended by G. O. 1, 1912 ; by G. O. 1 and 4, 1913 ; and by G. O. 2, 1914, O. C. O.) Depositaries. 235. To render statements to disbursing officers. (Treasury Dept. Cir. 52, 1907, pars. 16, 17, 19.) 236. National bank depositaries to list paid checks consecu- tively by number in the monthly statements to United States dis- bursing officers. (Treasury Dept. Reg., Dec. 7, 1906; 12034, O. I. G.) 237. To render statements of disbursing officers' accounts to inspecting and administrative officers upon their request when engaged in the duly authorized inspection of accounts. (Treas- ury Dept. Cir. 52, 1907, pars. 17, 19.) 238. List of national-bank depositaries designated for the use of disbursing officers, with the amounts of securities filed by each with the United States Treasurer, will be published from time to time in orders from the War Department. (A. It., 592; A. R, 592 rescinded by C. A. R. 32, 1913.) 23!). When there are two or more designated depositaries in the same place, credit should be so regulated by each disbursing officer there stationed as to maintain, as far as possible (by deposits, disbursements, and transfers), a proportion between the amount of his credit at each depositary and the amount of securities filed by it with the United States Treasurer. (A. R., 593 ; A. R. 593 rescinded by A. R. of 1913.) 240. Transfers from one depositary to another are not au- thorized except through the Treasury Department. (A. R. 593; A. R. 593 rescinded by A. R. of 1913.) Closing statements. 241. When an officer ceases to act as a disbursing officer, or for any reason closes his accounts, he will prepare a closing statement of his money accounts from date of last Inspection to INSPECTION OF PROPERTY FOR CONDEMNATION. 67 and including the closing of his accounts, with a separate list of checks outstanding for each depositary- If he is under the command of a division commander or his accounts are assigned for inspection to the division inspector, he will forward the statement and list of checks to division headquarters, through military channels, for the usual action, including inspection, if practicable. If disbursing under the direction of the Secretary of War without such assignment, he will forward his papers directly to The Adjutant General of the Army, who will transmit them to the Inspector General of the Army. (A. R., 917.) In case of a closing statement submitted under this paragraph by a disbursing officer changing station, the original list or lists of checks outstanding and the balance, if any, will, after certifi- cation, be furnished the inspector general of the division to which the disbursing officer is transferred. (4912-B, O. I. G. ; A. R. 917, amended by 0. A. R. 21, 1913, and by C. A. R. 32, 1913 ; see A. R. 902 of 1913.) Reports of inspections, etc. 242. A statement of receipts and expenditures and of the dis- tribution of funds (Form 3, I. G. D.), with lists of outstanding checks (Form 3a, I. G. D.), will be submitted by the disbursing officer to the inspector, who should immediately transmit the lists of outstanding checks to the several depositaries. Upon return from a depositary, balances will be verified and noted on the inspection report, which will then be forwarded to the In- spector General, with a copy of each list of outstanding checks and the indorsements thereon. The original lists will be retained by the inspector, to be used at the next inspection of the officer's accounts, and then sent to the Inspector General. (A. R., 916.) For instructions as to forwarding, filing, etc., reports of inspec- tions of money accounts, see paragraphs 118, 119, and 131 (ante) . (See A. R. 901 of 1913.) INSPECTION OF PROPEETY FOE CONDEMNATION. 243. The Congress shall have power to dispose of and make all needful rules and regulations respecting the territory or other property belonging to the United States. (Constitution. Art. IV, sec. 3.) 244. The President may cause to be sold any military stores which, upon proper inspection or survey, appear to be damaged, 68 INSPECTION OF PROPERTY FOR CONDEMNATION. or unsuitable for the public service. Such inspection or survey shall be made by officers designated by the Secretary of War, and the sales shall be made under regulation prescribed by him. (R. S., 1241.) 245. Section 1241. Revised Statutes, is the reenactment of the statute of March 3, 1825 (4 Stats., 127), entitled "An act to au- thorize the sale of unserviceable ordnance, arms, and military stores," and in regard to which Attorney General R. B. Taney (to whom the question had been submitted by the President) .said : "After the passage of this law and the regulations made under It, I think it evident that no sale of ordnance, or iron, or stores of any description, can lawfully be made without the order of the President, upon proper inspection and condemnation as therein directed, and according to the regulations of the War Department on this subject above referred to." (2 Op., 580.) That opinion clearly answers the question as to how un- serviceable stores may legally be disposed of, and is, in my opin- ion, as applicable to-day as it was when written. (J. A. G., Feb. 7, 1895 ; 543, O. I. G. ) 246. The Constitution gives to Congress the " power to dispose of and make all needful rules and regulations respecting the territory or other property belonging to the United States," and it is well settled that no public property can be disposed of with- out the authority of law, either by an express act of Congress for that purpose or by giving the authority to some department or subordinate agent. Congress has given authority to " cause to be sold any military stores which, upon proper inspection or survey, appear to be damaged, or unsuitable for the public serv- ice" (sec. 1241, R. S.) ; but no authority to sell military stores which have not been condemned as unserviceable, and the sale of the mules in question was therefore illegal. (Op. J. A. G., Sept. 12, 1899; 4752, O. I. G.) 247. Held, that section 1167, Revised Statutes, does not direct •or authorize the Chief of Ordnance, subject to the approval of the Secretary of War, to draw up and enforce in his department a system of rules and regulations for the inspection of ordnance property with a view to its condemnation and sale or destruc- tion. (D. .7. A. G., par. 1862.) 248. The word " unsuitable," as used in section 1241, Revised Statutes, evidently refers to some unfitness for use other than that caused by being "damaged." Uniform clothing, for In- INSPECTION OF PROPERTY FOR CONDEMNATION. 69 stance, of sizes that could not be used would be unsuitable. But held that the meaning of the word could not properly be restricted to things of a quality inferior to that which is re- quired for the service. A thing may be unsuitable by reason of its being of such superior quality as not to be adaptable for the purpose for which it was intended. And held that military stores can not properly be deemed unsuitable under this statute for the sole reason that they are in excess of the quantity re- quired for use. (D. J. A. G., 2279.) 249. Under the provisions of section 1241, Revised Statutes, that military stores which are " unsuitable for the public service may be sold," stores which it is found inexpedient to transport to a place where they can be serviceable may be condemned and sold. (7 Comp. Dec, 260; see D. J. A. G., 2279, footnote 2.) 250. Certain Government property (a quantity of cordwood and a hay scale) was left on hand at a military post which had been abandoned. The property was no longer needed there, and the expense of transporting elsewhere would largely exceed its cost. Held, therefore, that it was " unsuitable for the public service " within the meaning of section 1241, Revised Statutes. . 1906.) ARMS AND EQUIPMENTS. 109 409. The blacksmith's tools that are now authorized for issue to a machine-gun platoon will be issued by the Ordnance De- partment for the use of the noncommissioned staff and band of each Cavalry and Field Artillery regiment. (Cir. 76, W. D., 1908.) 409J. Drawing instruments issued by Ordnance Department to Coast Artillery forts, etc. (G. O. 74, W. D., 1914.) 410. Identification tag is to be worn by each officer and en- listed man, suspended from the neck underneath, the clothing, whenever the field kit is worn. At other times it will be habitu- ally kept in the possession of the owner. Tags and tapes are furnished gratuitously by the Quartermaster's Department to enlisted men and at cost price to officers. Steel dies for stamping tags are furnished by the Ordnance Department. (G. O. 204, W. D., 1906; Cir. 45, W. D., 1907; U. R., 78.) The foregoing instructions do not apply to recruits before their assignment to organizations, to members of recruiting parties at general re- cruiting stations, or to members of permanent parties at general recruit depots. (Cir. 33, W. D., 1909.) 411. The Ordnance Department will furnish, upon requisi- tion, leather waist belt adapters for use with waist belts and bayonet scabbards. (Cir. 31, W. D., 1907.) 412. Saber belts for members of bands to be of enamel leather of color of corps or arm of service. (U. It., 6.) 413. Saber belts and cartridge-carrying devices, when worn with the overcoat, will be worn outside, the overcoat. (U. R., 59 (e).) 414. Belts for enlisted men on duty at general recruiting sta- tions and when to be worn. (U. R., 38, 59 (f).) 415. Tentative method of holding and adjusting the reins of the bit and bridoon prescribed for such organizations as are equipped with same, and for individual officers who have pro- vided themselves with the type of double bridle furnished by the Ordnance Department. (G. O. 146, W. D., 1906.) Cavesson and longe for Cavalry and Field Artillery (G. O. 6, W. D., 1915). Issue to Infantry for saddle horses (G. O. 14, W. D., 1915). Issue to Cavalry troops equipped with old model Cavalry equipment (G. O. 36, W. D., 1915). 416. Snaffle bits will hereafter be used on draft horses of Field Artillery, except on such animals as may be unmanageable without the curb bit. In addition to the snaffle bits issued with the harness, 20 curb bits for each battery will constitute the regular allowance for use with draft horses, and this allowance 110 ARMS AND EQUIPMENTS. will not be exceeded except upon approved requisitions setting forth the necessity for the issue. (G. O. 114, W. D., 1909.) 417. Cavalry saddle: How packed, articles carried, etc. (C. D. R. 190; W. D. G. O. 23, 1906; U. R., 69, 87, 88, 94.) 418. In garrison, the signal " To horse " will not include pack- ing the saddle unless specially directed, but in the field, " To horse " will include packing the saddle in accordance with para- graph 465, Cavalry Drill Regulations. (W. D. dec, Jan. 21, 1911; 14903, O. I. G.) 419. Saddle blankets, before being folded and put in the storeroom after use, will be dried thoroughly. When in con- stant use they will be washed at least once a month and will be folded so that the side next to the horse will be changed fre- quently. (Cir. 47, W. D., 1909.) 420. A set of articles of equipment furnished by the Ordnance Department will be kept in the office of the chief of ordnance of every territorial division. (U. R., 45.) 421. Enlisted men will not take their arms apart except by permission of a commissioned officer under proper supervision, and only in the manner prescribed in the descriptive pamphlet of the arm issued by the Ordnance Department. (A. R., 292.) 422. Company commanders should exercise a careful super- vision of all dismounting and assembling of the magazine rifle, particularly in cases where any part is injured. The author- ized dismounting and assembling by the soldier, described in the rules for the management of the rifle, should be confined to what is necessary only for instruction under proper supervision or for the necessary cleaning of the arm. (G. O. 21, A. G. O., 1895.) 423. The use of tompions in small arms is forbidden. (A. R., 292.) 424. Attempts to beautify or change the finish of arms is for- bidden, but the application of raw linseed oil to the wood parts is allowed. (A: R„ 292.) The use of any cleaning or preserving material in the care and preservation of service arms, other than that furnished by the Ordnance Department for the purpose, is strictly prohibited. (Cir. 37, W. D., 1910.) 425. Instructions for the care, cleaning of bore, etc., of the United States magazine rifle, caliber .30, model of 1903. (Cir. 37. W. D., 1910; Cir. 37, W. D., 1910, amended by Bull. 9, W. D., 1913.) ARMS AND EQUIPMENTS. Ill 426. Officers inspecting troops should not require small arms to be free from oil. (Cir. 12, W. D„ 1905.) 427. Equipments, how marked. (A. It., 257, 295; Cir. 86, \V. D., 1907.) Battalion and squadron identification marks for trunk lockers. (G. O. 186, W. D., 1910.) See also par. 448, Marking certain articles of C. A. equipment. (Bull. 8, W. D., 1917.) Equipments of enlisted men, Quartermaster Corps. (G. O. 49, W. D., 1913.) Outfits for marking to be issued by Ordnance Department. (G. O. 63, W. D., 1914.) 428. Articles will not be marked with the number of the men in the Hospital and Signal Corps, except the articles issued to men assigned to field companies of the Signal Corps. (A. R., 295. See A. R., 295, as amended.) 429. Gun and carriage equipment for Field Artillery. (W. D. G. 0. 162, 1904 ; 131, 1907 ; 72, 216, 1910 ; Ordnance Department pamphlets No. 1659, Handbook of the 3-inch Field Artillery Material; No. 1771, Handbook of the 4.7-inch Gun Material, model 1906 ; and No. 1761, Description of the 2.95-inch Mountain Gun, Carriage, and Pack Outfit.) 430. Fire-control equipment for Field Artillery : Supplied by the Ordnance Department. (G. O. 96, W. D., 1906, par. 1.) By the Signal Corps. (G. O. 159, W. D., 1911. See Cir. 12, O. C. S. O., 1912, as to 2-cell dry battery (Tungsten). Care of buz- zers, Cir. 14, O. C. S. O. 1912. See Cirs. 6 and 8, O. C. S. O. 1912. See Par. Ill, G. O. 19, W. D., 1915, rescinding previous orders. ) 431. Previous to drills, inspections, and ceremonies the field glasses, watches, and compasses prescribed for Field Artillery by G. O. 159, W. D., 1911, will be issued to the personnel men- tioned in that order and form part of their equipment. After the drills, inspections, and ceremonies the field glasses, watches, and compasses will be turned in to the officer charged with the care of these articles. (G. O. 159, W. D., 1911 substituted by G. O. 15, W. D., 1913.) 432. Equipment for an Engineer company furnished by the Engineer Department. (E. R., 543.) 433. Allowance of reconnaissance instruments and other engi- neer equipments furnished by the Engineer Department to or- ganizations and posts. (G. O. 73, W. D., 1907, amended by G. O. 51 and 145, 1909 ; G. O. 221, W. D., 1907, modified by G. O. 112 ARMS AND EQUIPMENTS. 8 and 59, W. D., 1910. G. O. 73, W. D., 1907, superseded by G. O. 20, W. D., 1913. See also Cir. 17, O. O. E., 1913. See G. 0.2, W. D., 1915, changing G. O. 20, W. D., 1913. G. O. 221, W. D., 1907, rescinded by G. O. 42, W..D., 1913. See also Cir. 17, O. C. E M 1913, and G. O. 7, W. D., 1917.) Reserve entrenching tools furnished Cavalry and Infantry by Engineer Department and how carried. (G. O. 42, W. D., 1913, Cir. 20, O. C. E„ 1913.) No reserve entrenching tools will be furnished for mobile artillery. (Par. II, sec. 3, G. O. 42, W. D., 1913.) 434. The allowances of engineer equipments authorized by G. O. 221, W. D., 1907, are for field service in peace and war, and should be kept on hand and as nearly intact as practicable at all times. (Par. 3, G. O. 221, W. D., 1907. G. O. 221, W. D., 1907, rescinded by G. O. 42, W. D., 1913.) 435. Ordinarily no engineer equipment will be furnished to companies of seacoast artillery. Should extraordinary circum- stances compel the use of this arm as a mobile force, the pre- scribed allowance for the corresponding mobile arm will be al- lotted to the companies so employed. (Par. 3, G. O. 221, W. D., 1907. See G. O. 20, W. D., 1913 ; G. O. 221, W. D., 1907, rescinded by G. O. 42, W. D„ 1913 ; see Cir. 17, O. C. E., 1913 ; G. O. 2, W. D., 1915.) 43G. The issue of reconnaissance instruments to companies of the Coast Artillery Corps shall only be made when such com- panies are designated for duty as infantry. (G. O. 51, W. D., 1909. See G. O. 20, W. D., 1913 ; Cir. 17, O. C. E., 1913 ; G. O. 2, W. D., 1915.) 437. No separate engineering outfit, except reconnaissance outfits and odometers, will be furnished to the Field Artillery, but the general equipment of implements and fools to be fur- nished to the batteries by the Ordnance Department will serve in lieu thereof. (Par. 3, G. O. 221, W. D., 1907. G. O. 221, W. D., 1907, rescinded by G. O. 42, W. D., 1913. See Cir. 17, O. C. E., 1913.) 438. Commanding officers will se<- that the organizations un- der their command are at all times fully supplied with the engineer reconnaissance equipment prescribed in orders of the War Department, that the equipment is in good order and repair, and that selected officers and enlisted men are instructed in its use. (A. R., 456. See A. R., 447 of 1913.) ARMS AND EQUIPMENTS. 113 489. Equipment for the Medical Department — report of joint board of medical officers of the Army and Navy, approved by the Secretary of War. (G. O. 84, W. D., 1906.) See M. M. D. Pack-saddle outfit, Medical Department. (M. M. D„ 8984, C. M. M. D., 5, 1913.) 440. Field hospitals and ambulance companies. (M. M. D., 152. ) See M. M. D., 874 to 882 of 1916. 441. When ambulance companies are organized, there will be issued to the commanding officer of each such company, upon requisition — 12 revolvers, caliber .38, model 1903, 12 boxes, cartridge, revolver, caliber .38, 12 holsters, revolver, Colt, caliber .38, and the requisite number of cartridges, ball, caliber .38, for use therewith, not to exceed 40 rounds for each revolver "issued. (G. O. 82, W. D., 1911.) 442. In order that they may be kept in serviceable condition, complete and ready in all respects for field use, and that medical officers and enlisted men of the Hospital Corps may familiarize themselves with the equipment, surgeons at posts where regi- mental field hospitals are placed will pitch these hospitals once in every three months. (G. O. 75, W. D., 1903.) Note. — The following is a list of posts at which there were regimental hospitals September 30, 1911 : Benjamin Harrison, Bliss, Boise Barracks, Columbus Barracks, Crook, D. A. Russell, Des Moines, Douglas, Ethan Allen, Huachnca. Jay, Lawton, . Leavenworth, Logan, Madison Barracks, McPherson, Meade, Myer, Oglethorpe, Plattsburg Barracks, Presidio of Monterey, Presidio of San Francisco, Riley, Robinson, Sam Houston, San Juan, Schofield Barracks, Sheridan (2), Sill, Snelling, Van- couver Barracks, Wayne. W. H. Harrison. (Par. XI, G. O. 11, W. D., 1912. See G. 0.21, W. D., 1916.) 443. Whenever there is suitable storage room available at hospitals, the small articles listed in paragraph 325 of the Manual of the Medical Department, 1902 (see M. M. D., 1911, par. 870), such as flags, tools, stoves, etc., will be procured by the surgeon on memorandum receipt and kept there with the medical field equipment. (G. O. 75, W. D., 1903. See Par. XI, G. O. 11, W. D., 1912.) 444. Hospital Corps knives and scabbards are made to form part of the arms and equipments of enlisted men of the Hospital 11209—17 8 114 ARMS AND EQUIPMENTS. Corps, both in garrison and in the field, by G. O. 23, W. D., 1906, and should be worn at inspection in ranks under arms. ( Secre- tary of War, Mar. 10, 1910; 13912-A, O. I. G.) 445. Horse equipments for mounted members of the Hospital Corps. (G. O. 169, W. D., 1911; M. M. D., 39, 909. See A. R., 1434J ; M. M. D., 943 of 1916.) 446. Horses and horse equipments especially furnished for the use of enlisted men of the Hospital Corps will be cared for by such enlisted men. (Cir. 92, W. D., 1909. See G. O. 169, W. D., 1911.) 447. Two types of first-aid packets are supplied by the Med- ical Department, the field packet in a sealed metal case and the instruction packet in a cardboard bos. The field packet forms part of the full equipment of enlisted men and will be carried in a canvas pouch (supplied by the Ordnance Department) hooked to the cartridge belt. Instructions as to use, inspection, ac- countability, allowance of instruction packets, etc. (Cirs. 2 and 16, W. D., 1908. Also see G. O. 23, W. D., 1906.) For further instructions as to how carried, see TJ. R. 73. (Cir. 2, W. D., 1908, amended by G. O. 44, W. D., 1913. U. R. 73, amended by C. IT. R. 2, 1913.) 448. First-aid pouches are to be marked with the small mark- ing outfits issued by the Ordnance Department, as indicated in the following specimen : B 1-F'ld Art. 24 (Secretary of War, Oct. 30, 1908 ; 12772, O. I. G.) See Plate XVI, Ordnance Department Pamphlet No. 1718, edition 1914. 449. Equipments such as canteens, haversacks, etc., which, due to changes in organization or the transfer of enlisted men, are not now correctly marked will be used until they become un- serviceable, when they will be replaced by new equipments. (Cir. 33, A. G. O., 1901.) Although this is expressed in terms applicable to a past date, the principle enunciated continues to be correct. (O. I. G.) The Ordnance Department supplies, on requisition, khaki- colored bianco to cover the markings on haversacks and can- teens, in order that new markings may be placed thereon, if desired. (Chief of Ordnance, June 10, 1909; 13124, O. I. G.) ARMS AND EttUIPMENTS. 116 450. It is forbidden to use any dressing or polishing material on the leather accouterraents or equipments of the soldier, the horse equipments for cavalry, or the artillery harness, except the preparations supplied by the Ordnance Department for that purpose. (A. R., 293.) 451. Instructions for the cleaning and preservation of leather equipments. (Oir. 23, W. D., 1910.) Care of leather. (G. O. 7, O. C. O. 1912.) 452. Equipments will be fitted to the men under the direction of an officer. All other changes are prohibited. (A. E., 294.) 453. In quarters arms will be kept in racks and accouter- ments and sabers will be hung up by the belts. (A. R., 2S5.) 454. Facilities for repair of arms and equipments, etc., fur- nished to posts by the Ordnance Department. (G. O. 162, W. D., 1911. G. O. 162, 1911, superseded by G. O. 26, W. D., 1914.) 455. Nine whistles will be issued to each infantry company of the Regular Army, without requisition, by the Quartermaster's Department. (G. O. 164, W. D., 1911. See C. U. R. 1. Sept. 9, 1914, p. 66, U. R. of 1914, as to kind of whistles for sale and for issue. ) 456. Equipments for troops in the field furnished by the Quar- termaster's Department. (G. O. 95, W. D., 1908, amended by G. O. 120, 157, W. D., 1910, and G. O. 169, W. D., 1911. G. O. 39, W. D., 1915 (new Q. M. Supplies Tables), amended by G. O. 53, W. D., 1915, and by G. O. 65, W. D., 1915 ; G. O. 13 of 1916 ; G. O. 58 of 1916 ; and G. O. 72 of 1916.) 457. Blankets will be issued on memorandum receipts to com- pany and detachment commanders for use of the men of their commands. (G. O. 67, W. D., 1911, p. 4.) Allowance, renovation, etc., of such blankets. (G. O. 147, W. D., 1911. G. O. 67, W. D., 1911, substituted by Cir. 10, Q. M. G. O. 1912; by G. O. 32, W. D., 1914.) 458. Commissaries at posts will keep on hand a sufficient quantity of field cooking equipment to supply all organizations at the posts and 25 per cent additional as a reserve supply. (M. S. D., 247 ; for company and detachment field ranges com- plete, see M. S. D., 263, 264.) Cooking utensils to be transported on field trains for each company. (G. O. 35, W. D., 1914.) 459. Commissaries at posts will supply the organizations thereat with the necessary field ranges, complete, on memoran- dum receipts of their respective commanding officers, who will 116 ARMS AND EQUIPMENTS. be responsible for the care and preservation of the property and see that it is kept properly cleaned and greased, to prevent rust. The commanding officer will cause this property to be thoroughly inspected once every two months. (M. S. D., 248.) 460. When organizations are ordered to indefinite field serv- ice field ranges complete for companies will be invoiced to the commissary of the organization, who thus becomes account- able for them and issues them on memorandum receipts to the company commanders. The latter should not be required to assume accountability for subsistence property. (M. S. D., 249.) 461. Instructions for preparing field range No. 1 for pack transportation. (Cir. 4, O. C. G., 1911.) Instructions for in- stalling and operating field ranges Nos. 1 and 2. (Cir. 10, O. C. G., 1910. Cir. 10, O. C. G., 1910, rescinded and superseded by Cir. 16, O. C. Q. M. G., 1913; latter by Cir 8, Q. M. G. O., 1914. Installation of field range No. 1, in a baggage car, Cir. 20, O. C. Q. M. G., 1913; Bull. 25, W. D., 1916.) 462. Organization, personnel, and equipment of a field bakery. (M. S. D., 265, amended by G. O. 105, W. D., 1911.) 463. Allowance of field ranges, field bakeries, commissary chests, field desks, folding platform scales, and field safes, sub- sistence property, to be kept in possession of organizations for use in permanent or maneuver camps and in the field when authorized. (M. S. D., 343, amended by G. O. 105, W. D.. 1911.) 464. Hereafter a field bakery will not normally form part of a division. (G. O. 104, W. D., 1911.) Allowance; not attached to moving troop assignment, etc. (G. O. 37, W. D., 1913. G. O. 37, W. D., 1913, par. II, rescinded by G. O. 29, W. D., 1914. Equipment of field bakery company, G. O. 29, 1914, and G. O. 6, 1915.) 465. Instructions for handling field bakery equipment. (Cir. 4, O. C. G., 1910.) 466. Instructions for the care and preservation of field cook- ing and bakery equipment, etc. (Cir. 2, O. C. G., 1910. See M. S. D. 239, amended by C. M. S. D. 7, 1913. ) 467. Kitchen-car equipment furnished by the Subsistence De- partment. (M. S. D., 266.) 468. Portable gas cooker equipment. (M. S. D. 267.) In- structions in connection with the use of the portable gas cooker. (Cir. 7, O. C. G., 1909.) 469. Equipment for a field company of the Signal Corps, (Cir. 3, W. D., Signal Office, 1911; G. O. 24, W. D., 1911. Cir. ARMY. 117 3, W. D., Sig. Office, 1911, superseded by Oir. 9, W. D., S. O., 1912; latter by Cir. 13, O. 0. S. O., 1912; latter amended by Cir. 5, O. C. S. O., 1913, and by Clr. 4, O. C. S. O., 1914. G. O. 24, W. D., 1911, amended by G. O. 52, W. D., 1912. For aero squadron, S. O. (G. O. 75, W. D., 1913). For telegraph com- panies, S. C. Cir. 8, O. C. S. O., 1913.) 470. Signal Corps visual signaling equipment for a Coast Ar- tillery post. (G. O. 209, W. D., 1909.) 471. The Signal Corps will issue to each company of Infantry and Philippine Scouts, and to each troop of Cavalry, machine- gun platoon, and company of Coast Artillery a visual signaling outfit consisting t>f two flag kits (2-foot) and two field glasses; to be accounted for by the organization commanders, and not to be transferred to a post signal officer or district artillery engi- neer. (G. O. 16, W. D„ 1910 ; G. O. 164, W. D., 1911.) New type staffs have interchangeable sections, etc. (Cir. 5. O. C. S. O., 1913.) Semaphore kits (G. O. 61, W. D., 1914), G. O. 19, W. D., 1915. 472. The visual signaling equipment issued to companies nat- urally belongs with the men who are " able to exchange mes- sages," and should be carried whenever organizations are equipped for the field. (Secretary of War, Oct. 27, 1910; 14576-A, O. I. G.) 473. The placing of any individual or organization identifica- tion marks on Signal Corps field glasses and telescopes or on any portion of the carrying cases of the same, except on the un- finished side of the carrying straps, is prohibited. (G. O. 51, W. D., 1911.) 474. Reorganization of the line and staff, etc. : Line and staff (act Feb. 2, 1901, 31 Stat. L., 748-758; G. O. 9, A. G. O., 1901). General Staff Corps (act Feb. 14, 1903, 32 Stat. L., 831; G. O. 15, A. G. O., 1903) ; Chief of Staff: Duties, duration of detail, etc. (G. O. 15, 120, A. G. O., 1903) ; Chief of Coast Artillery additional member of the General Staff Corps (act Jan. 25, 1907 ; 34 Stat. L., 861 ; G. 0.-24, W. D., 1907). Adjutant General's Department. (Act Apr. 23, 1904, 33 Stat. L., 262 ; act Mar. 2, 1907, 34 Stat. L., 1158. ). Inspector General's Department. (See pars. 1—1, ante.) Quartermaster's Department officers. (Act Mar. 3, 1911 ; G. O. 45, W. D., 1911, p. 15.) 118 ARMY. Medical Department. (Act Apr. 23, 1908, 35 Stat. L., 06; (i. O. 67, W. D., 1908.) Medical Corps. (Act Apr. 23, 1908, 35 Stat. L., 66; G. O. 67. W. D., 1908.) Medical Reserve Corps. (Act Apr. 23, 1908, 35 Stat. L., 68; G. O. 67, W. D., 1908; act June 22, 1910; G. O. 126, W. D., 1910.) Dental Corps. (Act Mar. 3, 1911; G. O. 45, W. D., 1911, p. 29.) Contract surgeons. (Act Feb. 2, 1901, 31 Stat. L„ 752 ; M. M. D., 44.) Hospital Corps (act Mar. 2, 1903, 32 Stat. L., 930; G. O. 24, A. G. O., 1903) ; acting cooks authorized (act May 11, 1908, 35 Stat. L., 109; W. D. G. O. 80, 1908; 65, 1909) ; mounted men of the Hospital Corps (A. K. 1457 ; G. O. 88, W. D., 1905 ; Cir. 52, W. D„ 1905; G. O. 39, W. D., 1911). Field hospitals: Peace (M. M. D., 149) ; war (M. M. D., 582, 656, 749). Ambulance companies: Peace (M. M. D., 149) ; war (M. M. D., 580, 749). Female Nurse Corps. (Act Feb. 2, 1901, 31 Stat. L., 753; G. O. 9, A. G. O., 1901; act Mar. 23, 1910; G. O. 54, W. D., 1910, p. 9.) Pay Department : Paymasters' clerks. (Act Mar. 3, 1911 ; G. O. 45, W. D., 1911, p. 13.) Corps of Engineers. (Act Apr. 23, 1904, 33 Stat. L., 263; G. O. 76, W. D., 1904; act Feb. 27, 1911, G. O. 83, W. D., 1911.) Ordnance Department (act .Tune 25, 1906, 34 Stat. L., 455; G. O. 191, W. D., 1906) ; rank of officers detailed in (act Mar. 3, 1009, 35 Stat. L., 751; G. O. 49, W. D., 1909, p. 31). Signal Corps: Officers (act Mar. 2, 1903, 32 Stat. L., 932; G. O. 24, A. G. O., 1903, p. 9) ; enlisted men (act Apr. 23, 1904, 33 Stat. L., 261 ; G. O. 76, W. D., 1904, pp. 4, 5 ; act Mar. 23, 1910 ; G. O. 54, W. D., 1910, p. 5). Bureau of Insular Affairs. (Act July 1, 1902, 32 Stat. D, 712 ; act June 25, 1906, 34 Stat. L., 456 ; act Mar. 2, 1907, 34 Stat. L.', 1162; act Mar. 23, 1910, G. O. 54, W. D., 1910, p. 8.) Chaplains. (Act Apr. 21, 1904, 33 Stat. L., 226; G. O. 79, W. D., 1904; act June 12, 1906, 34 Stat. L., 256; G. O. 115.' W. D., 1906; act Jan. 25, 1907, 34 Stat. L., 864; G. O. 24, W. D., 1907.) ARMY. 119 Artillery, Field and Coast. (Act Jan. 25, 1907; 34 Stat. L., 861; G. O. 24, W. D., 1907.) Porto Rico Regiment of Infantry. (Act Apr. 23, 1904, 33 Stat. L., 266 ; G. O. 76, W. D., 1904 ; act May 27, 1908, 35 Stat. L., 392; G. O. 100, W. D., 1908, p. 70.) Philippine Scouts. ( See Philippine Scouts. ) Indian Scouts. (Act Aug. 12, 1876, 19 Stat. L., 131 ; G. O. 88, A. G. O., 1876 ; act Feb. 2, 1901, 31 Stat. L., 748 ; G. O. 9, A. G. O., 1901.) See act approved August 24, 1912 (37 Stat. L„ 591-594), as to consolidation of Q. M., Subs, and Pay Departments into Q. M. Corps. See act approved August 24, 1912 (37 Stat. L., 594), as to reorganization of General Staff Corps. Additional members of G. S. Corps (Bull. 22, W. D., 1912). Judge Advocate General's Department, increase number of majors. (See Bull. 7, p. 8, W. D., 1913.) Quartermaster Corps, consolidation of Q. M., Subsistence and Pay Departments as (act approved Aug. 24, 1912; 37 Stat. L., 591-594; Bull. 20, W. D., 1912). Old and new designations of officers and enlisted men. (G. O. 33, W. D., 1912.) Enlisted force : Regulations for, enlistment, appointment, re- duction, duties, etc. (G. O. 40, W. D., 1912, and Bull. 24, W. D., 1912 ; A. R. 1025i ; C. A. R., 29, 1913.) Availability of line officers for duty in. (Bull. 1, W. D., 1913.) Law of August 24, 1912 (37 St. L., 569-594), construed. (Bull. 22, W. D., 1912.) Attendance at drills and formations, etc. (14661-R, O. I. G., Neo. 207.) Cooks of, not to be reduced by sentence of summary court. (G. O. 61, W. D., 1913.) Bakery companies of, organization, equipment, etc. (G. O. 29, W. D., 1914), G. O. 6, W. D., 1915. Duties of Q. M. sergeants and pay clerks. (G. O. 46, W. D., 1914.) Authorized enlisted strength and composition. (Bull. 18. W. D., 1914.) Q. M. sergeants, Q. M. C. law as to number and qualifications for appointment. (Bull. 18, W. D., 1914, p. 5 ; Bull. 12, W. D„ 1915, p. 6.) 120 AKMY. Reorganization under the national defense act of June 3, 1916. (Bull. 16, W. D., 1916.) New regiments. (G. O. 22, W. D., 1916.) General Staff Corps, increase under the national defense act. (Op. J. A. G., Bull. IS, W. D., 1916, p. 17.) Dental Corps, reorganization under the national defense act. (Bull. IS, W. D., 1916.) Contract surgeons. (See M. M. D. 51, of 1916.) Hospital Corps. (See national defense act.) Field hospitals. (See M. M. D. 136-695-698 of 1916.) Ambulance companies. (See M. M. D. 15g and 670 of 1916.) Ordnance Department : Number and grades of enlisted men of the, attached to organizations and coast defenses for care, etc., of ordnance property. (G. O. 69, 1916, amended by G. O. 30, W. D., 1917.) Pay Department and paymaster's clerks. (See act approved Aug. 24, 1912, 37 Stat. L., 591-593.) See pay clerks in Bull. 1, W. D., 1913, and Bull. 4, W. D., 1913. Aviation section, Signal Corps: Law as to personnel. (Cir. 5, O. C. S. C, 1914; Bull. 35, W. D., 1914.) Aero squadron, Signal Corps : Organization and equipment, G. U. 75, W. D„ 1913. (See G. O. 77, W. D., 1913; G. O. 65, W. D., 1915.) Telegraph companies, Signal Corps. (Cir. 8, O. C. S. C, 1913 ; G. O. 55, W. D., 1913.) Signal Corps, aviation service: Instructions as to detail of officers and men, additional pay, etc. (G. O. 68, W. D., 1914.) Tentative system for the general organization of the aviation section, Signal Corps. (G. O. 55, W. D., 1916.) Aviators filling position of civilians, Signal Corps. (G. O. 58, W. D., 1916.) Signal companies and battalions organized under the national defense act. (G. O. 61, W. D., 1916.) Composition under national defense act. (Bull. 18, W. D., 1916, p. 27.) Bureau of Insular Affairs. (See p. 4, Bull. 20, W. D., 1912; Bull. 4, W. D., 1913.) Porto Rico Regiment: Captains recommissioned as captains of Infantry, United States Army, law. (Bull. 12, W. D., 1915, pp. 12-13.) Indian scouts. (See Bull. 9, W. D., 1915.) ARMY. 121 475. United States Military Academy band and detachments for which pay is appropriated in act approved March 3, 1911 (G. O. 45, W. D., 1911, pp. 37-39) : Band, 41; field musicians, 24 ; general Army service, 200 ; Cavalry detachment, 100 ; Ar- tillery detachment, 136; total enlisted, 501. (See par. 11, S. O. 139, W. D., 1912, for strength of detachment of Engineers. Also act Aug. 9, 1912; W. D., Bull. 16, 1912, pp. 5-6.) For status of Engineer detachment, see Bull. 20, W. D., 1912. 476. Service-school detachments authorized (act Mar. 3, 1909, 35 Stat. L., 733; G. O. 49, W. D., 1909, p. 2) ; organization, com- position, and assignments (G. O. 118, W. D., 1909, amended by W. D. G O. 25, 173, 1910 ; 61, 72, 1911). G. O. 118, W. D., 1909, amended by G. O. 8, W. D., 1912 ; also by G. O. 20, W. D., 1913, and G. O. 71, W. D., 1913. See G. O. 32, W. D., 1912, as to War College detachment (col- ored). Coast Artillery School detachment. (G. O. 25, W. D., 1913; G. O. 31, W. D., 1915.) Field Artillery school of fire detachment. (G. O. 55, W. D„ 1913 ; G. O. 61, W. D., 1913 ; G. O. 37, W. D., 1915.) Army service schools detachment. (G. O. 71, W. D., 1913.) Schools for bakers and cooks, personnel. (G. O. 30, W, D., 1914.) Mounted service school detachment. (G. O. 31, W. D., 1915.) School of musketry detachment. (G. O. 37, W. D., 1915.) Detachments of the service schools are regarded as belonging to the line of the Army. (Bull. 10, W. D., 1916; G. O. 118, 1909, rescinded and substituted by G. O. 19, W. D., 1917; latter amended by G. O. 35, 1917.) 477. Recruit-depot companies (act June 12, 1906, 34 Stat. L., 242 ; G. O. 115, W. D., 1906, p. 4 ; act Mar. 3, 1909, 35 Stat. L., 741; G. O. 49, W. D., 1909, p. 14) ; recruit depot band (act Mar. 3. 1909, 35 Stat. L., 745 ; G. O. 49, W. D., 1909, pp. 20-21. See p. 7, Bull, 33, W. D., 1916, as to sergeants major fer recruit depots. ) 478. United States Military Prison companies (act June 12, 1906, 34 Stat. L., 242 ; G. O. 115, W. D, 1906, p. 4.) Strength of- prison-guard companies. (G. O. 67, W. D., 1913.) Disciplinary companies and" band. (G. O. 56, 1913; G. O. 16, 1914; and G. O. 21, W. D., 1915.) 122 ARMY. Strength of disciplinary-barracks guards. (G. O. 21, W. D., 1915; G. O. 21 of 1915 superseded by G. O. 29, W. D., 1916.) 479. Remount-depot detachments (act Mar. 3, 1911 ; G. O. 45, YV. D., 1911, p. 21). 480. Mine planter detachment shall ordinarily consist of 3 noncommissioned officers, at least 1 of whom shall be a ser- geant, and 13 privates, at least 1 of whom shall be a cook. (Regulations for Mine Planters, par. 18, amended by C. R. M. P. No. 2, 1913.) Designation of Coast Artillery detachments on mine planters. (G. O. 63, W. D., 1916.) 481. Headquarters detachments (detailed) for Cavalry, Field Artillery and Infantry, and mounted scouts (detailed) for In- fantry. (G. O. 138, W. D., 1911: G. O. and 8, W. D., 1912. Bull. 7, W. D., 1912 ; G. O. 37, W. D., 1913, amends G. O. 8, 1912, as to Field Artillery. (See G. O. 43, W. D., 1915, superseding G. O. 6, and Bull. 7, W. D., 1912.) 482. Mounted orderlies for Field Artillery. (Act Jan. 25, 1907, 34 Stat. L., 862; G. O. 24, W. D., 1907, p. 3; G. O. 138, W. D., 1911 ; G. O. 8, W. D., 1912, supersedes G. O. 138, W. D., 1911.) 483. Enlisted strength of the Cavalry, Field Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps, Infantry, Engineers, staff departments, etc. (G. 0. 138, W. D., 1911 ; G. O. 8, W. D., 1912 ; G. O. 45, W. D., 1912 (staff). G. O. 44, W. D., 1913, amends G. O. 8, W. D., 1912.) Emergency increase by the President. (Bull. 11, W. D., 1916.) Strength of arms and organizations under the first incre- ment (G. O. 50, W. D., 1916), G. O. 50, W. D., 1916, amended by G. O. 67, 1916. Coast Artillery: New numerical designations of; subdivision of, into companies, with reference to barracks and quarters, etc. (G. 0.31, W. D., 1916.) 484. Authorized enlisted strength of troops of Cavalry, bat- teries of Field Artillery, and companies of Coast Artillery Corps, Infantry, and Engineers, as fixed by G. O. 138, W. D., 1911, and of field companies of the Signal Corps, as fixed by G. O. 24, W. D., 1911 : ARMY. 123 Rank or designation. Cav- alry. Light and moun- tain batter- ies. Horse batter- ies. Coast Artil- lery. Infan- try. Engi- neers. Signal. 2 7 1 1 1 1 1 6 12 3 i 1 1 6 12 3 1 1 1 Quartermaster sergeant . . . 1 1 6 6 2 1 1 1 1 '8 12 2 4 6 2 12 18 2 10 17 2 1 1 1 3 1 4 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 64 59 45 43 102 118 76 48 13 Total 65 133 150 104 65 159 96 See Tables of Organizations, 1914. G. O. 8, W. D., 1912, supersedes G. O.. 138, 1911. Field com- pany of Signal Corps. (See Cir. 9, O. C. S. O., 1912, and Cir. 13, O. C. S. O., 1912.) Additional strength, G. O. 19, W. D., 1913, amends G. O. 7, W. D., 1911. (See G. O. 67, W. D., 1913.) Increased strength, Cavalry and Infantry, Hawaii, G. O. 19, W. D.. 1913.) See G. O. 67, W. D., 1913.) Field Artillery: Two additional mechanics authorized each regiment (G. O. 37, W. D., 1913) to be assigned to batteries for detail as horseshoer and saddler of regimental headquarters. (G. O. 37. W. D., 1913.) G. O. 8, W. D., 1912, substituted by G. O. 47, W. D., 1913, as to enlisted strength of batteries of Field Artillery. G. O. 8, W. D., 1912, amended by G. O. 67, W. D., 1913. as to Cavalry and Coast Artillery Corps. Telegraph companies, Signal Corps. (G. O. 55, W. D., 1913; Cir. 8, O. C. S. O., 1913.) Army, strength : Soldiers undergoing sentences which include confinement and dishonorable discharge not to be included in authorized enlisted strength. (G. O. 45, W. D., 1914.) 124 ARMY. To be maintained as prescribed in Tables of Organization. (G. O. 37, W. D., 1915.) Bakery companies. (See G. O. 9, W. D., 1914.) Supply troop. (See G. O. 38, W. D., 1916.) 485. Additional sergeants allowed certain Infantry and Field Artillery regiments, to provide for details to duty with the Or- ganized Militia. (G. O. 133, W. D., 1911. See G. O. 59, W. D., 1915.) 486. Provisional battalions and regiments, Coast Artillery troops. (G. O. 229, W. D., 1910, par. 9 ; par. 9, G. O. 229, W. D., 1910, superseded by par. 144. Regulations for Instruction of C. A. troops, Jan. 3, 1912, superseded by 1913 edition.) Organization of Coast Artillery districts (G. O. 9, W. D„ 1913; G. 0. 14, W. D., 1913). 487. Provisional machine-gun troops. (G. O. 149, W. D., 1910.) Provisional machine-gun companies. (Sec. 24, F. S. R. See G. O. 43, W. D., 1915.) 488. Machine-gun platoon: Of an Infantry regiment — 1 ser- geant, 2 corporals, 18 privates ; of a Cavalry regiment — 4 cor- poris and 20 privates (G. O. 13S, W. D., 1911. See G. O. 8, \V. D., 1912.) 489. When a machine-gun platoon is messed separately, an acting cook should be detailed from the privates of the platoon. (War Department dec. Oct. 5, 1910, published in Cir. 33, Dept. of the Gulf, 1910.) 490. For instruction at field exercises, maneuvers, etc., tem- porary brigades and divisions may be formed and necessary staffs provided. (Sec. 5, F. S. R.) Tactical organization of Mobile Army stationed in United States and Hawaii (G. O. 9, W. D., 1913). Enlisted men for brigade headquarters (Bull. 34, W. D., 1916). 491. Organization of the Army for war. (F. R. S., Art. I. See G. O. 35, W. D., 1913.) 492. First field army district designated, and organization of first field army for instruction and mobilization announced. (G. O. 35, W. D., 1910, as amended by W. D., G. O. 97, 178, 1910 ; 51, 1911. See G. O. 35, W. D., 1910, as amended, rescinded by G O. 6, W. D. 1914.) 493. Four years' detail of line officers to the staff in the Adjutant General's, Inspector General's, Quartermaster's, Sub- sistence, and Pay Departments. (Act Feb. 2, 1901, 31 Stat. L., 755; G. O. 9, A. G. O., 1901, p. 11.) Ordnance Department. ARMY. 12S (Act Feb. 2, 1901, 31 Stat. L., 755 ; G. O. 9, A. G. O., 1901, p. 11 ; act June 25, 1906, 34 Stat. L„ 455; G. O. 191, W. D., 1906.) Signal Corps. (Act Feb. 2, 1901, 31 Stat. L., 755 ; G. O. 9, A. G. O., 1901, p. 11; act Mar. 2, 1903, 32 Stat. L., 932; G. O. 24, A. G. O., 1903, p. 9. See par. 14, C. of O., 1881-1915.) 494. Line officers, not exceeding 200, detached for duty with the Organized Militia and for other duty the usual period of which exceeds one year, are subject to the provisions of section 27 of the act approved February 2, 1901, with reference to details to the Staff Corps ; proportion to be detailed from each arm, etc. (Act Mar. 3, 1911 ; G. O. 45, W. D., 1911, p. 14 ; see also G. O. 33, W. D., 1911.) Detached service of line officers below grade of major. (Law and Regulations ; G. O. 32, 44, W. D., 1912 ; Bull. 7, W. D.,1913, pp. 4-5; Bull. 31, W. D.. 1913.) Forfeiture of pay for ordering or permitting ; "At least 2 of last preceding 6 years " ; inter- preted (Bull. 35, W. D., 1914. See also Bull. 32, W. D., 1915 ; Bull. 39, W. D., 1916, p. 2.) Detached service of colonels, lieutenant colonels, and majors of the line, law, regulations, etc. (G. O. 37, W. D., 1914; Bull. 25, 33, and 46, of 1914.) Detached officers' list. (G. O. 53, W. D., 1916.)" Details there- from. (Bull. 57, W. D., 1916.) Detached service. (See pars. 13 and 14, C. of O., 1881-1915.) Staff officers serving out period of detail after promotion to next higher grade. (Bull. 43, \V. D., 1916.) Detached service laws not amended by national defense act. (Bull. 47, W. D., 1916, p. 6.) 495. Old and new designations of Field Artillery organiza- tion. (G. O. 118, W. D., 1907.) 496. Number of enlisted men of the Coast Artillery that may be rated as plotters ; observers, first class ; observers, second class ; casemate electricians ; chief planters ; chief loaders ; gun commanders, and gun pointers, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved Blay 11, 1908. (G. O. 89, W. D., 1908, amended by G. O. 109, W. D., 1910. G. O. 89, W. D., 1908 amended by G. O. 22, W. D., 1914; latter by G. O. 45, W. D., 1914. See G. O. 31, W. D., 1916. G. O. 22, 1914, as amended, superceded by G. O. 63, W. D., 1916.) 497. Increased pay. (Act May 11, 1908, 35 Stat. L., 108 ; G. O. 80, W. D., 1908 ; act May 28, 1908, 35 Stat. L., 431 ; G. O. 100. W. D. 1908.) 126 ARMY TRANSPORTS. 498. Tour of service of troops in the Philippine Islands to be two and one-half years. (Secretary of War, Oct. 27, 1911; 902S-E, O. I. G.) Regiments of mobile troops to be permanently stationed in Philippines. (14393-D and E, O. I. G. ; G. O. 24, P. D., 1912.) Companies of C. A. to be permanently stationed in Philippine Islands. 18851, O. I. G.) Tours for officers and men in Philippine Islands 2 years. (G. O. 36, W. D., 1915. See Bull. 8, W. D., 1916.) Tours for officers and men in Hawaii and Canal Zone 3 years. (G. O. 36, W. D., 1915. See Bull. 8, W. D., 1916.) Tours of service in Canal Zone. (9028-N, O. I. G. ; G. O. 36, W. D., 1915.) Tours of service in Hawaii. (G. O., 36, W. P., 1915), act of March* 4, 1915, applies to tours entered upon before October 1, 1915. (Bull. 18, 1915.) 499. Policy of the War Department with respect to the at- tendance of troops of the Regular Army at camps of instruction with the Organized Militia, national celebrations, expositions, military tournaments, State or county fairs, carnivals, festi- vals, reunions, and celebrations of a local or commercial char- acter. (G. O. 230, W. D., 1910.) For law authorizing attendance of troops at fairs, etc., see Bull. 18, W. D., 1914, p. 20. 499J. Army reserve. (Law, act Aug. 24, 1912; Bull. 15, W. D., 1912, p. 35.) Regulations for, including composition, enlistment, pay, records, etc. (G. O. 11, W. D., 1913. See G. O. 26, W. D., 1913.) Information on a number of questions relative to. (Bull. 33, W. D„ 1913.) See national defense act and A. G. O. pamphlet regulations for the Regular Army Reserve. (See G. O. 27, W. D., 1916.) Army field clerks : Law and regulations as to appointment, transfer, etc. (G. O. 52, W. D., 1916; Bull. 33, W. D., 1916, pp. 9-10.) AEJIY TEANSPOBTS. 500. In all wises when practicable an embarkation order will be issued by proper authority designating the commanding officer of troops for the voyage ; in the absence of such order the senior line officer authorized to sail on the transport will assume com- mand of the troops embarked and will be directly responsible for the discipline of his command. (T. R., 225.) ARMY TRANSPORTS. 127 Transport Regulations 226 of 1914. Except when regular organizations of the United States Army are being transported, the officer designated to command is to be the one to make the entire journey. (5232-W^4-A, O. I. G. ) 501. Status of officers assuming command of troops em- barked on transports as provided for in T. R. 225. (Cir.*88, W. D., 1908. See Transport Regulations 226 of 1914.) 502. Assignment to duty on transports of, and assumption of command of troops aboard by, officers proceeding to the United States for the purpose of availing themselves of leaves of absence, and those returning to their stations outside the con- tinental limits of the United States from absence with leave. (G. 0.37, W. D„ 1910.) Officers of the line and staff of the Army, not attached to organizations, who are under orders from the War Department to proceed to the Philippine Islands, and officers who are return- ing to those islands from leave of absence, by the customary route of travel, are to report in person to the commanding gen- eral, Western Division, for assignment, if necessary, pending the sailing and during the voyage, to such duty as may be required of them with casual detachments or in charge of treasure en route on the transport ; duties of the division commander. (G. O. 168, W. D., 1911. See Bull. 38, W. D., 1913, p. 7; G. O. 168, W. D., 1911, amended by G. O. 25, W. D., 1915.) 503. Held, that a captain of cavalry was not entitled, in vir- tue of his office as assistant chief of Philippine Constabulary with rank of colonel, to assume command of the troops on board of a transport; that this duty fell to the officer " highest in rank of the line of the Army," but he was entitled to assignment to a colonel's quarters on the transport. (Op. J. A. G., Feb. 15, 1905; 13013, O. I. G. See A. G. O. indorsement of June 18, 3912, on 4712-U-10-A, O. I. G.) 504." The commanding officer of troops aboard a transport has not authority to detail a staff officer as officer of the day. (Secretary of War, Mar. 27, 1909; 4931-Q, 9, O. I. G.) Staff officer can not be detailed as officer of the day. 505. Reports by commanding officers of troops aboard. (A. R., 905; T. R., 232. See par. 46, ante. A. R. 905 changed to A. R. 913 by G. A. R. 26 of 1913.) Transport Regulations 234 of 1914. (A. R. 898 of 1913.) 506. Reports of arrival and departure of transports to be made: By transport quartermasters. (T. R., 18.) By com- manding generals. (G. O. 200, W. D., 1907.) 128 ARMY TRANSPORTS. Reports by the master (Q. M. discontinued). Transport Regulations 36, 37, 38 of 1914. 507. Instructions to the commanding general, Philippines Division, to take the necessary steps to prevent the overcrowd- ing of Army transports leaving Manila in the future, except in cases of urgency. ( Secretary of War, Oct. 24, 1907 ; 5161-Y, 2, O. I. G.) 508. Instructions as to the embarkation of casuals on trans- oceanic transports at Manila. (G. O. 1, P. D., 1909, par. 160. See G. O. 75, Phil. Div., 1912.) 509. The transport quartermaster is " the representative on board of ship of the general superintendent," and his status with reference to the commanding officer of troops is therefore not that of a post quartermaster. (Memo, report of the Chief of Staff, approved by the Secretary of War July 13, 1909; 5161-Z, 13, O. I. G.) Transport Q. M. replaced by master (T. R., 1914. ) 510. The wireless-telegraph plants on transports are under the exclusive control of the transport quartermaster. (Memo, report of the Chief of Staff, approved by the Secretary of War July 13, 1909 ; 5161-Z, 13, O. I. G. Transport Q. M. discontinued by T. R., 1914.) 511. The transport quartermaster is responsible for the con- duct of first-class passengers (except military passengers), women and children. (Memo, report of Chief of Staff, ap- proved by the Secretary of War July 13, 1909; 5161-Z, 13, O. I. G. Transport Q. M. discontinued by T. R., 1914.) 512. Whenever enlisted men, including recruits, are ordered to over-sea stations, except in Alaska, commanding officers of military posts and stations, including recruit depots, will see that each soldier upon departing for the point of embarkation has one suit of fatigue uniform and two suits of cotton olive- drab in his telescope case or canvas bag for use aboard the transport. (U. R., 31.) 513. Clothing is not kept on transports for issue to enlisted men (passengers) except in the case of overcoats, which are loaned for the voyage only. (Q. M. G., Feb. 15, 1909; 5161-Z 8, O. I. G.) 514. Means to prevent unauthorized persons in uniform of enlisted men getting on board transports ; prevention of stow- aways. (G. O. 126, W. D., 1904; T. R., 203. Transport Regu- lations 204 of 1914.) - ARMY TRANSPORTS. 129 Payment of bill for subsistence of stowaway. (Bull. 30, W. D., 1915.) 515. "All soldiers discharged in this division, and all civilian employees not cabin passengers, desiring transportation to the United States, will be required to provide, at their own ex- pense, before going aboard transport, tin cup, plate, knife, fork, and spoon for their personal use en route, and any failing to comply with this requirement will not be permitted to board the ship." (G. O. 314, Philippine Division, Oct. 17, 1901.) 516. Dinner plates and soup plates, furnished by the Quarter- master's Department, are to be kept on Army transports for the use of troops. (5161-X, 20, and 5232-T, 1, B., O. I. G.) 517. This (Quartermaster General's) office, under date of September l4, 1903, has given instructions to the chief quarter- master at Manila and the general superintendent, Army Trans- port Service, San Francisco, that hereafter no assignment of passengers shall be made in the hospital and isolation hospital of the Army transports, but these accommodations shall be reserved for the sick, as intended. (Indorsement of the Q. M. G., Sept. 16, 1903; 5232-0, 1, O. I. G.) 518. The shipment of fowls or animals, unless the same are located on deck at some place not used by passengers or troops, is forbidden on any transports carrying troops. (Chief of Staff, Jan. 12, 1905; 4671-Q, 3, O. I. G.) The shipment to the United States on Army transports of dogs, monkeys, or other animals is prohibited. (G. O. 1, P. D., 1909, par. 161.) 519. The general superintendent, Army Transport Service, San Francisco, Cal., has been instructed by this ( Quartermaster General's) office to ship sauerkraut by commercial line, the odor from which is reported as having caused annoyance and dis- comfort. (Indorsement Q. M. G., Dec. 15, 1903; 4671-P, 5, O. I. G.) 520. Installation of small armories, with a limited supply of small arms and ammunition, on transports not favorably con- sidered by the War Department. (Q. M. G., concurred in by Secretary of War, Sept. 10, 1906 ; 5232-Q, 16, O. I. G. ; memo, report of W. D. General Staff, approved by Secretary of War Mar. 3, 1909; 5828-K, 3, O. I. G.) Shipment of explosives or inflammable materials on (5232-Y, O. I. G.). 11209—17 9 130 ARMY TRANSPORTS. 521. Steps have been taken to conspicuously mark at least one of the life buoys carried by all Army transports so as to be dis- tinctly visible at a distance, both day and night if practicable. (Indorsement Q. M. G., May 18, 1906; 4712-P, 16, O. I. G.) 522. Regulations with reference to meals of officers traveling on transports. (T. R., 164; G. O. 86, W. D., 1911. Transport Regulations 165 of 1914.) 523. The ruling of the office of the Commissary General has always been that meals shall be charged from the first meal served on board the transport after embarkation of the passen- ger to the last meal served before debarkation, both inclusive, and no deductions should be allowed on account of absence from such meals. (Commissary General, Feb. 3, 1911; 5232-V, 6, O. I. G.) 524. Protection of subsistence stores during fumigation oi' transports. (T. R., 86. Transport Regulations 87 of 1914.) 525. Medical inspection of troops ordered for service beyond the sea, men unfit for such service, infectious or contagious dis- eases, vaccination, etc. (T. R., 194. Transport Regulations 195 of 1914.) 526. Provision that all officers and enlisted men while on board Army transports may not, at any time, be without medical attendance. (G. C-. 48, W. D., 1908.) 527. Arrangements will be made for a paymaster or special disbursing agent of the Pay Department to take passage on each Army transport conveying troops to and from the Philippine Islands via the Suez Canal, for purpose of making payments en route. (Recommendation of Paymaster General, approved by Secretary of War Aug. 17, 1909 ; 5290-P, O. I. G.) 528. No post record books will be supplied for the special use on United States Army transports of the commanding officer of troops on board. (Chief of Staff, Dec. 7, 1905; 4671-R, 1, O.I. G.) 529. Blank forms issued by The Adjutant General's Depart- ment, how supplied transport quartermasters and commanding officers of organizations under orders to sail on transports ; will not be furnished to transport quartermasters for the use of troops on board changing station, etc. (G. O. 26, W. D., 1909.) 530. Gambling prohibited on transports. (T. R. 217.) Regu- lations relative to intoxicating liquors on board transports. (T. R., 61, 221, 258, 265.) Transport Regulations, 218 of 1914, as to gambling. (T. R., 62, 222, 260, and 267 of 1914, as to intoxicating liquors.) ARMY TRANSPORTS. 131 531. Action to be taken with a view to the punishment of the offender when an offense is committed on an Army transport. (G. O. 208, W. D„ 1910; 4481-A. P., O. I. G.) 532. Rights and powers of the military on board transports in the case of civilians who refuse to submit to military disci- pline. (Oir. 19, A. G. O., 1903.) 533. In the absence of specific orders from the President de- taching officers of the Marine Corps for service with the Army the 122d Article of War does not authorize such officers to com- mand troops of the Army, and such officers will neither be as- signed nor permitted by commanding generals or other officers of the Army to command troops of the Army on Army trans- ports or elsewhere. (G. O. 161, W. D., 1909; 5391-1, 2, O. I. G. See Cir. 66, W. D., 1909.) 534. Status of enlisted men of the Navy and Marine Corps while being transported on an Army transport, as to police, guard duty, receiving orders, etc. (G. O. 7, W. D., 1909.) 535. The Acting Secretary of the Navy. September 8, 1911, issued instructions directing that in transferring enlisted men of the Navy and Marine Corps to a hospital on board of an Army transport from another hospital, hospital transportation be called for instead of troop transportation, in order that the hospital fund under charge of the transport surgeon may get the benefit of the 30 cents ration allowance. (15608, O. I. G.) 536. Provided, That no part of this appropriation shall be ap- plied to the payment of the expenses of using transports in any other Government work than the transportation of the Army, its supplies and employees ; and when, in the opinion of the Secre- tary of War, accommodations are available, transportation may be provided for the officers, enlisted men, employees, and sup- plies of the Navy, Marine Corps, and for members and employees of the Philippine and Hawaiian governments, officers of the War Department, Members of Congress, other officers of the Govern- ment while traveling on official business, and without expense to the United States for the families of those persons herein authorized to be transported, and when accommodations are available transportation may be provided for general passengers to the Island of Guam, rates and regulations therefor to be prescribed by the Secretary of War. (Act making appropriation for the support of the Army for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1908, approved Mar. 2, 1907 ; 34 Stat. L., 1170 ; G. O. 48, W. D„ 1907, p. 22.) 132 ARMY TRANSPORTS. Opinions of J. A. G. as to transportation of members of fami- lies. (Bull. 13, W. D., 1913, p. 13.) Certificate to be forwarded with application for over-sea trans- portation of persons other than immediate members of family, etc. (Bull. 10, W. D., 1916, p. 3 ; Bull. 55, W. D., 1916, p. 4.) 537. Provided, That hereafter when, in the opinion of the Secretary of War, accommodations are available, transportation on vessels of the Army transport service may be furnished the officers, employees, and enlisted men of the Revenue-Cutter Service, and their families, without expense to the United States, and also secretaries and supplies of the Army and Navy Depart- ment of the Young Men's Christian Association : Provided fur- ther, That hereafter when there is cargo space available without displacing military supplies, transportation may be provided for merchandise of American production consigned to residents and mercantile firms of the Island of Guam, rates and regulations therefor to be prescribed by the Secretary of War. (Act Mar. 3, 1911 ; G. O. 45, W. D., 1911, p. 24.) 538. Instructions relative to furnishing transportation on Army transports for members of the families of officers and enlisted men of the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps, and of em- ployees thereof, of officers and employees of the Philippine and Hawaiian civil governments, of officers of the War Department, of Members of Congress, and of other officers of the Government while traveling on official business. (G. O. 167, W. D., 1910.) 539. Hereafter no steamship in the transport service of the United States shall be sold or disposed of without the consent of Congress having been first had or obtained. (Act Mar. 2, 1907; 34 Stat. L., 1170; G. O. 48, W. D., 1907, p. 21.) 540. Action to be taken in the case of loss or destruction of, or damage to, an Army transport. (A. R. 720. See A. R. 709 of 1913.) 541. Instructions relative to the interisland transport service, Philippine Islands. (G. O. 1, P. D., 1909.) 542. All quartermasters and commissaries on interisland transports, Philippine Islands, to be relieved and replaced by quartermaster's agents ; the master of the ship to be given full and paramount control and responsibility for the ship, its per- sonnel and cargo, and for its passengers, except in so far as military control of the passengers is concerned, etc. Command- ing General, Philippines Division, authorized to issue regula- tions to carry the foregoing instructions into effect. (Secretary BADGES AND MEDALS. 133 of War, Aug. 8, 1911; 4481-AQ, O. I. G.) For instructions issued by the division commander, see G. O. 82 ; Phil. Div., 1911. ARTICLES OP WAK. 543. Shall be read and published, once in every six months, tu every garrison, regiment, troop, or company in the service of the United States. (Art. 128.) See new article 110. (Bull. 32, W. D., 1916.) 544. Such of the Articles of War as relate specially to the duties and rights of enlisted men and the penalties for military crimes will be plainly read and, so far as necessary, explained to each applicant for enlistment just before administering to him the oath of enlistment. Within six days thereafter the Articles of War will be read to the recruit. (A. R., 873. See A. R., 856 of 1913.) BADGES AND MEDALS. 545. Medals of honor : New design, conditions of award, how obtained, etc. (Act Apr. 23, 1904, 33 Stat. L., 274 ; G. O. 76, W. D., 1904, p. 27; Oir. 36, W. D., 1904; A. R., 181, 182, 187.) May be replaced if lost or destroyed through no fault of the beneficiary, etc. (Joint Res. Apr. 15, 1904, 33 Stat. L., 588; G. O. 77, W. D., 1904 ; Joint Res. Feb. 27, 1907, 34 Stat. L., 1422 ; G. O. 54, W. D., 1907. See A. R., 182, 183, 188 of 1913.) 546. An oral recommendation for the award of a medal of honor can not be regarded as " official records " of the War Department within the meaning of the act of Congress approved April 23, 1904. (Cir. 22, W. D., 1905.) 547. Names of officers and men to whom medals of honor have been awarded since 1897, with grounds of awards. ( G. O., A. G. O., 15, 1900 ; 86, 1902 ; G. O., W. D., 32, 1904 ; 165, 1909 ; 207, 1910.) Note. — Since 1906 the " Official Army Register " shows the name of each officer to whom a medal of honor has been awarded, with the initials " M. H." thereunder. (Add G. O. 50, W. D., 1912; G. O. 7, W. D., 1913; G. O. 33, W. D., 1913; G. O. 18, W. D., 1914; G. O. 18, W. D., 1915.) 548. The presentation of a medal of honor is to be made with formal and impressive ceremonial ; instructions as to time and place of presentation, by whom to be presented, etc. (G. O. 158, W. D„ 1905.) 134 BADGES AND MEDALS. 549. A certificate of merit badge will be issued for each cer- tificate of merit awarded. (Oir. 33, W. D., 1908.) For condi- tions of award of certificates of merit, see A. R., 183-187; p. 6, Bull. 20, W. D., 1912 ; A. R., 184-188 of 1913. 550. Names of enlisted men to whom certificates of merit have been awarded since 1897, with grounds of awards. (G. O., A. 6. O., 15, 1900; 86, 1902; G. O., W. D., 32, 1904; 107, 1905; 143, 1907 ; 109, 1908 ; 134, 1909 ; 127, 1910 ; 92, 1911. Add Bull. 9, W. D., 1912 ; Bull. 26, W. D., 1913 ; Bull. 29, W. D., 1914 ; Bull. 25, W. D., 1914 ; Bull. 5, W. D., 1917.) 551. Campaign badges : Instructions as to award, issue, etc. (G. O. 4, W. D., 1905, amended by G. O. 123, W. D., 1905; G. O. 129, W. D., 1908, amended by G. O. 23, W. D., 1911 ; G. O. 96, W. D., 1909.) List of campaigns for which awarded. (G. O. 129, W. D., 1908, amended by G. O. 23, W. D., 1911.) Honorable service required to entitle to. (G. O. 129, W. D., 1908, par. 7.) For contract surgeon or dental surgeon. (G. O. 129, W. D., 1908, pars. 3 and 5.) For veterinarians of Cavalry and Field Artil- lery. (G. O. 129, W. D., 1908, pars. 4, 5.) Philippine campaign badge. (G. O. 23, W. D., 1911, rescinded and new instructions published. G. O. 22, W. D., 1913. See G. O. 61, W. D., 1914.) 552. An officer or enlisted man of the Army who rendered, while an officer or enlisted man of the Navy or Marine Corps, service that would have entitled him to a campaign badge had it been rendered as an officer or enlisted man of the Army, is enti- tled to wear such campaign badge. (U. R., 58 (n).) 553. Issue of Spanish campaign badge for service on United States Army hospital ships during the War with Spain. (Clr. 88, W. D., 1908.) 553*. Army of Cuban occupation badge. (G. O. 40, AV. D., 1915.) 554. Only one Indian campaign badge will be issued to an officer or enlisted man, notwithstanding the fact that service may have been rendered in more than one Indian campaign. (G. O. 129, W. D., 1908, par. 6.) 554 i. Aviators' badge. (G. O. 39, 48, W. D., 1913.) 555. Models and badges : Kinds, how worn, occasions, etc. (U. R., 56-58, and " Table of Occasions." See par. II of G. O. 39, and par. I of G. O. 48, W. D., 1913.) 555J. Swordsmanship. (G. O. 16, W. D., 1914; test, G. O. 88, W. D., 1914.) BAGGAGE. 13S 556. Ribbons and bars : To be worn iu lieu of medals and badges, how worn, occasions, etc. (U. R., 96, and "Tables of Occasions.") Sale to officers and allowance for issue to enlisted men. (Cir. 82, W. D., 1908.) Rosette in lieu of certain medals and badges. (G. O. 48, par. II, and G. O. 83, W. D., 1913.) See G. O. 16, W. D., 1914. 557. Neither badges, medals, nor ribbons will be worn by offi- cers suspended from rank and command or by enlisted men serv- ing sentence of confinement. (U. R., 58 (q), 96 (f).) 558. The wearing with the Army uniform of a bronze medal awarded a midshipman in the Navy is not authorized. (W. D. Dec. Nov. 10, 1909 ; 13726, O. I. G.) 559. Badges, medals, and insignia pertaining to the Ordnance Department, how dropped from returns when issued. (Cir. 8, W. D., 1908. See Bull. 15, W. D., 1916, p. 4.) 560. Instructions as to the issuing, replacing, selling for wear on separate coats, etc., of the badge for first-class gunners of Field Artillery. (G. O. 25, W. D., 1909.) As to the issuing to enlisted men of companies of C. A. C. of the badge for excellence in heavy gun and mortar battery target practice (figure of merit). (Cir. 59, W. D., 1910.) Badges for first-class gunners. (F. A. discontinued, G. O. 49, W. D., 1913.) BAGGAGE. 561. Field allowance of baggage for officers both in campaign and permanent camp and normal campaign allowance of bag- gage for enlisted men will be that prescribed in Field Service Regulations. (G. O. 66, W. D., 1911.) See F. S. R., 231. Allowance of baggage to be carried on regimental field trains. (G. O. 35, W. D., 1914. See Tables of Organization, p. 10.) Composition and weight of loads to be transported in rations and baggage sections of field trains. (G. O. 8, W. D., 1915.) 562. When troops are on practice or other marches involv- ing absence from garrison over night the allowance of baggage will be fixed by the commanding officer. (G. O. 66, W. D., 1911.) 563. Dimensions of field boxes or bundles for officers', per- sonal. (G. O. 201, W. D., 1905, Par. I; see par. 377, ante.) 564. Use of Army trunk locker authorized for the personal baggage of officers taking the field. (Cir. 42, W. D., 1906.) 136 BANDS. 565. Allowance of baggage to be transported upon change of station, money allowance for packing and crating, etc. (A. K. 1151. See Bull. 27, W. D., 1913 ; Bull. 29, W. D., 1913 ; Bull. 26, W. D., 1914, as to baggage carried by railroads of officers and others en route for Honolulu and Manila; see A. R. 1136 of 1913.) Regulations for shipment of, to Mexican border. (Bull. 7, W. D., 1917.) Excess of, instructions as to shipment of. (Cir. 15, Q. M. G. O., 1914. See Bull. 36, W. D., 1915, p. 11 ; Bull. 13, W. D., 1915, p. 7; Bull. 18, W. D„ 1916, p. 33; Bull. 47, W. D., 1916.) 566. The term " personal baggage " referred to in paragraph 1144, Army Regulations, as amended by paragraph I, G. O., 12, W. D., January 23, 1909 [A. R. 1151, 1910], is interpreted to include the horse equipments issued under the provisions of para- graph 1537, Army Regulations, as amended by paragraph I, G. O., 153, W. D., September 23, 1908 [A. R. 1542, 1910]. (Cir. 47, W. D., 1909.) BANDS. 567. Army bands or members thereof are prohibited from re- ceiving remuneration for furnishing music outside the limits of military posts when the furnishing of such music places them in competition with local civilian musicians. (Act May 11, 1908, 35 Stat. L., 110 ; G. O. 80, W. D., 1908, p. 8 ; act May 28, 1908, 35 Stat. L„ 432 ; G. O. 100, W. D., 1908, p. 33 ; A. R. 261 ; Cir. 97, W. D., 1908. See p. 4, Bull. 20, W. D., 1912 ; also Pars. II and III, G. O. 31, W. D., 1917; Bull. 3, W. D., 1917, p. 5.) 568. Army bands (including post volunteer bands) as such are not permitted to take part in the meetings of any political party. (Secretary of War, Oct. 24 and Nov. 19, 1910; 14434-A, O. I. G.) 569. The War Department has no objection to a volunteer band, detailed from the troops at the post, it being a matter that can well be left to the post commander to regulate. (Chief of Staff, Dec. 3, 1904; 9692, O. I. G.) 570. Volunteer bands authorized in battalions of the Philip- pine Scouts. (G. O. 71, P. D., 1909.) Issue of musical instru- ments to such bands. (G. O. 8, W. D., 1908; G. O. 71, P. D., 1909.) 571. Only colored men will be appointed hereafter as chief musicians of colored regiments. (G. O. 52, W. D., 1909.) BATTALIONS AND SttTJADRONS. 137 572. Authorized enlisted strength of bands: Cavalry, Field Artillery, and Coast Artillery — 1 chief musician, 1 chief trum- peter, 1 principal musician, 1 drum major, 4 sergeants, 8 cor- porals, 1 cook, and 11 privates ; total, 28. Infantry and Engi- neer, same as Cavalry, except there is no chief trumpeter, and there are 12 privates instead of 11, the total being the same. (G. O. 138, W. D., 1911.) See sees. 24-28, F. S. R. (G. O. 8, W. D., 1912, supersedes G. O. 138, W. D., 1911, but makes no change in strength of bands.) 573. One of the companies at each recruit depot shall have the organization of an Infantry band, to which recruits showing an aptitude for music may be attached for examination and instruction before assignment to organizations in the Army. (Act Mar. 3, 1909, 35 Stat. L., 745 ; G. O. 49, W. D., 1909, pp. 20-21.) BATTALIONS AND SQtTADBONS. 674. The battalion, in a regiment, is appropriately com- manded by a field officer, normally a major, regularly assigned in orders. In the absence of its regular commander the com- mand devolves upon the senior officer of the battalion on duty with it, unless a field officer has been assigned as contemplated in A. R., 247. (A. R., 244.) Responsibiity of battalion commander. (A. R., 244, C. A. R., 26, 1913.) See A. R., 245 of 1913. 575. A lieutenant colonel may be appropriately assigned to the command of any part of a regiment larger than a battalion, or to the command of a battalion in the absence of its major. (A. R., 247.) 576. In case of the temporary disability of a battalion com- mander, the command would naturally devolve on the officer next in rank in that battalion. (Cir. 58, A. G. O., 1899.) An officer upon whom the command of a squadron or battalion devolves by reason of his being the senior officer of the squadron or battalion with which he is serving will not, because of the assumption of such command, be relieved from the performance of duties which normally devolve upon him, but will continue to command the troop, battery, or company to which he is assigned, or to exercise the functions of a squadron or battalion staff officer, as the case may be. (G. O. 211, W. D., 1909.) 577. The battalion, in a regiment, is not an administrative unit and has no separate records. (A. R., 244.) A. R., 235, of 1904, as amended by paragraph I, G. O. 139, W. D., 1907 [A. R., 244, 1910], is not to be interpreted as elimi- 138 BLANK FORMS. nating the battalion or squadron commander from the channels through which correspondence regarding the personnel, instruc- tion, discipline, and equipment of his command should pass. Under such regulation, however, no official record will be kept by the battalion or squadron commander of such correspond- ence. (Cir. 20, W. D., 1908. Cir. 20, W. D., 1908, superseded by G. O. 8, W. D., 1914. See A. R., 245 of 1913.) 578. Provisional battalions may be designated, by whom and when. (A. R., 244. See A. R., 245 of 1913.) 579. The position of the squadron standard at drill should correspond by analogy with that of the regimental standard and is back with the reserve or with the led horses. (Cir. 63, W. D., 1910.) BICYCLES. 580. The Quartermaster's Department will furnish two bi- cycles to each military post and one additional bicycle to each battalion in excess of two serving at the post when, in the opinion of the Quartermaster General, conditions warrant such issue. (Cir. 71, W. D., 1907.) BLANK FOEMS. 581. The standard blank forms used in Army administration, with the notes and directions thereon, have the force and effect of Army Regulations. Requisitions therefor will call for them by number and name. (A. R., 1593. See A. R„ 1571, of 1913.) 582. Manuscript returns, rolls, certificates, and other docu- ments are prohibited when the proper printed forms are on hand. (A. R„ 1594. See A. R., 1572, of 1913.) 583. The following blank forms are furnished from Office of the Inspector General of the Army, viz : No. 1 : Inventory and Inspection Report of Public Property. No. la : Inner sheets of Form No. 1. No. 2 : Inventory and Inspection Report of Public Animals. No. 2a: Inner sheets of Form No. 2. No. 3: Report of an Inspection and Statement of Money Ac- countability. 1 No. 3a: List of Checks Outstanding. 1 No. 4: Inspector General's Memoranda, Inspection of a Na- tional Cemetery. 2 1 Not to be used in the inspection of quasi-public funds, such as com- pany or post -exchange, except for the convenience of the inspector only. (13505-R, O. I. G.) 2 Furnished to inspectors general and acting inspectors general only. BOARDS OF OFFICERS. 139 No. 5 : Inspector General's Memoranda, Inspection of a Post. 1 No. 5a: Inspector General's Memoranda, Coast Artillery In- spection. 1 No. 28 : Card for use in inspection of money accounts. 2 J BOABDS OF OFFICERS. 584. Cavalry board. (G. O. 210, W. D., 1905.) 585. Coast Artillery board, Fort Monroe. (G. O. 107, W. D., 1909. See G. O. 107, amended by G. O. 2, W. D., 1915.) 586. Field Artillery board. (G. O. 156, W. D., 1905; G. O. 82, W. D., 1911. See G. O. 210, W. D., 1913, par. 9; G. O. 53, W. D., 1915, supersedes all previous orders as to Field Artillery Board.) 587. Infantry board. (G. O. 45, A. G. O., 1903.) 588. Promotion of officers. ( G. O. 192, W.- D., -1909. See par. 8, Comp. of Orders.) Op. J. A. G. as to determining the general efficiency of an officer for promotion by an examining board. (Bull. 28, W. D., 1916.) 589. Examination of applicants for appointment as chap- lains. (Cir. 24, W. D., 1908.) 590. For examination of the members of each graduating class, United States Military Academy, as to their fitness for mounted service. (G. O. 109, W. D., 1910.) 591. For the mental and physical examination of candidates selected for appointment as cadets at the United States Military Academy. (W. D. Cir. E, May 24, 1911. See G. O. 3, W. D., 1914.) 592. Appointments in the Medical Corps. (A. R., 1411; M. M. D., 4, 9 ; G. O. 112, W. D., 1911. M. M. D., 1916, pars. 2-9. See A. R. 1388 of 1913.) 593. Appointments in the Medical Reserve Corps. (G. O. 94, W. D., 1908 ; M. M. D., 15. See M. M. D., 1916, pars. 14-16.) 594. Appointments in the Dental Corps. (G. O. 45, W. D., 1911, p. 30 ; M. M. D., 19. See M. M. D., 1916, pars. 22-24.) 594$. Appointment of veterinarians. (Bull. 18, p. 28, W. D., 1916. See Bull. 28, W. D., 1916, p. 16.) 595. Examination of enlisted men for advancement to the grade of second lieutenant. (A. R.. 30; W. D. G. O. 79, 1909; 1 Furnished to inspectors general and acting inspectors general only. 2 Not to be used in the inspection of quasi-public funds, such as com- pany or post exchange, except for the convenience of the inspector only. (13505-R, O. I. G.) 140 BOARDS OF OFFICERS. 131, 1911. 6. O. 79, 1909, and 131, 1911, amended by G. O. 22, W. D., 1913, G. O. 26, W. D., 1915, supersedes all prior orders ; G. O. 64 of 1915 supersedes all prior orders. Latter amended by G. O. 28 of 1916, and further amended by G. O. 60, W. D., 1916.) 596. Examination of applicants from civil life for appoint- ment as second lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers. (G. O. 139, W. D., 1911. G. O. 139, W. D., 1911, superseded by G. O. 20, W. D., 1914. G. O. 20 of 1914 superseded by G. O. S, 1916; latter by G. O. 26, of 1916.) 597. Examination of applicants from civil life for appoint- ment to the position of second lieutenant in the Cavalry, Field Artillery, and Infantry. (G. O. 53, W. D., 1911. G. O. 53, 1911, amended by G. O. 7, W. D., 1914 ; G. O. 26, W. D., 1915, super- sedes all prior orders ; G. O. 64, W. D., 1915, supersedes all prior orders ; amended by G. O. 28 and 60, 1916.) 598. Examination of applicants from civil life for appoint- ment of second lieutenant in the Coast Artillery Corps, and of lieutenants of the Army for transfer to that corps. (G. O. 65, W. D., 1911. See G. O. 26, W. D., 1915 ; G. O. 64, W. D., 1915, supersedes all prior orders ; G. O. 64 amended by G. O. 28 and 60, 1916.) 598 J. Aviation examining board. (G. O. 20, W. D., 1915.) 599. Appointments and promotions of officers of the Porto Rico Regiment of Infantry. (G. O. 193, W. D., 1908.) 600. Appointments and promotions of officers, Philippine Scouts. (W. D. G. O. 195, 1908 ; 217, 1909. G. O. 14, W. D., 1912, regulations governing examination for appointment published in W. D. printed circular Apr. 4, 1912 (no number or letter to this circular). G. O. 14, W. D., 1912, amended by G. O. 41, W. D., 1912. SeeG. 0.28, W. D., 1916.) 601. Examination of persons specially qualified to hold com- missions in any volunteer force other than the Organized Militia. (G. O. 57, W. D., 1909, amended by G. O. 26, W. D., 1911. G. O. 57, 1909, superseded by G. O. 54, W. D., 1914.) 602. Vacancies in the General Staff Corps below the grade of brigadier general. (A. R. 784. See A. R. 773 of 1913 ; see Bull 18, W. D., 1916.) 603. Examination of officers for detail to fill vacancies in the Ordnance Department. (G. O. 166, W. D., 1908.) 604. Retiring. (M. L., 1306-13; A. R., 76-78; see G. O. 49, W. D., 1909, p. 8, as to majors of the Medical Corps.) Status of medical officer on, and use of medical histories. (Bull. 2, W. D., 1913.) BOARDS OF OFFICERS. 141 605. On the death of an officer in charge of public property or funds. (A. R., 86.) 606. Board of Engineers. (E. R., 10-16.) 607. Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors. (E. R., 105.) . 608. Board of Ordnance and Fortification. (M. L., 1209-17 ; A. R., 303.) 608J. War Department board of review on coast defense and land defense of coast fortifications. (G. O. 9, W. D„ 1915; G. O. 62, W. D., 1915, duties, rules for business, etc. G. O. 62, 1915, amended by G. O. 56, W. D., 1916.) 609. Defense Board, Philippine Islands. (G. O. 95, 148, W. D., 1911.) 610. Joint board of Army and Navy officers. (G. O. 107, A. G. O., 1903; W. D. G. O. 121, 1907; 76, 150, 1910.) 611. National Land Defense Board. (G. O. 209, W. D., 1909.) 611£. National Board for Promotion of Rifle Practice. (G. O. 35, W. D., 1916.) 612. Board of Commissioners of the United States Soldiers' Home. (Act Mar. 4, 1909, 35 Stat. L., 1004; G. O. 63, W. D., 1909, p. 13.) 613. Board of government of the United States Military Prison. (G. O. 63, W. D., 1909, p. 13. Board discontinued by p. 34, p. 3 and p. 35, sec. 3, Bull. 12, 1916. ) 614. Appointment Army paymasters' clerks. (G. O. 103, W. D., 19.11. 614 J. Board, examination of aviation mechanics. (G. O. 86, W. D., 1914, amended by G. O. 38, W. D., 1916.) 615. Examination of candidates for appointment as sergeants major, Coast Artillery. (G. O. 194, W. D., 1910. G. O. 194, W. D., 1910, superseded by G. O. 54, W. D., 1915; latter by G. O. 46, W. D., 1916.) 616. Examination for appointment of noncommissioned staff officers, except sergeants major, Coast Artillery Corps. (G. O. 203, W. D., 1908. G. O. 203, W. D. 1908, amended by G. O. 54, W. D., 1915, and G. O. 66, W. D., 1915. Substituted by G. O. 46, W. D., 1916.) 617. Examination of officers and certain enlisted men of the Coast Artillery Reserves. (G. O. 166, W. D., 1911. G. O. 166, W. D., 1911 ; superseded by G. O. 2, W. D., 1916.) 618. Examination of candidates for first and second class gunners, Coast Artillery Corps. (D. R. C. A., 988 ; D. R. C. A., 806-812, edition of 1914.) 142 BTJIIDINGS. 619. Examination and classification of gunners of Field Ar- tillery. (G. O. 161, W. D., 1911 ; Par. Ill, G. O. 1, W. D., 1912 ; Par. VII, G. O. 11, W. D., 1912 ; G. O. 45, W. D., 1913 ; G. O. 32, W. D., 1915 ; G. O. 61, W. D„ 1915 ; G. O. 41, W. D., 1916.) 620. Examination for appointments as sergeants, first class, and sergeants, Hospital Corps. (A. R., 1428. See A. R., 1405, of 1913.) 621. Of medical officers at each recruit depot on soldiers re- ported unfit for service by reason of disability. (G. O. 174, 191 ; Cir. 62, W. D., 1909. G. O. 174, 191, and Cir. 62, W. D., 1909 ; rescinded by G. O. 69, W. D., 1913. See G. O. 82, W. D., 1914.) G21i. To determine whether the disease resulting from in- temperate use of drugs or alcoholic liquors was incurred in line of duty in certain instances. (G. O. 13, W. D., 1913. See also G. O. 31, W. D., 1913.) 622. To determine whether the service of a soldier about to be discharged has been honest and faithful. (A. R., 147. See A. R. 148 of 1913.) 622J. On enlisted men, inapt, etc. (A. R., 148i ; Bulls. 16, 24, W. D., 1915; Bull. 37, W. D., 1915, p. 2.) 623. Examination of applicants for appointment as superin- tendent of national cemetery. (G. O. 37, A. G. O., 1877.) 624. Purchase of private mounts from officers by the Quar- termaster's Department. (A. R. 1111; G. O. 54, W. D., 1910. See A. R. 1095 of 1913.) 625. In case of destruction or serious damage by fire, storm, or other natural causes, to public buildings; or of loss or de- struction of or damage to an Army transport, Army mine planter, cable ship, or other vessel owned or operated by the War De- partment. (A. R., 720. See A. R. 709 of 1913.) 626. On claims for damages to private property resulting from military operations, including heavy-gun practice at sea- coast forts. (Cir. 22, "W. D., 1910.) 627. Private property lost in the service. (A. R. 737. See A. R. 726 of 1913.) BTJTLDINGS. 628. Changes in buildings at military posts are not to be made without proper authority from the War Department. G. O. 163, W. D., 1908.) 629. It appears that there is a special appropriation for bar- racks and quarters at seacoast artillery posts (34 Stat. L., 1348) ; that the wording of the regular appropriation under BUILDINGS. 143 "Barracks and Quarters" (34 Stats., 1168) is for barracks and quarters for troops other than seacoast artillery, storehouses for the safe-keeping of military stores, for offices, recruiting stations, etc. Construing the appropriations together, I am clearly of the opinion that the words in the regular appropria- tion " other than seacoast artillery," following, as they do, the words " barracks and quarters," qualify those words only, and that the regular appropriation is, therefore, applicable to the construction of storehouses, offices, etc., at seacoast artillery posts as well as at other posts. It follows also that the appro- priation for " barracks and quarters for the artillery " at sea- coast ports is limited strictly to barracks and quarters. As to the appropriation in the sundry civil act (34 Stat. L., 1348), the one for barracks and quarters for the artillery in connection with the adopted project for seacoast defenses, etc., is to be regarded as a specific one for barracks and quarters at seacoast artillery posts, and as to these objects the general ap- propriation for " the construction and enlargement of military posts of such building as, in the judgment of the Secretary of War, may be necessary," etc., can not, of course, be used to sup- plement it. The general appropriation is, however, available for the con- struction of necessary buildings other than barracks and quar- ters at seacoast artillery posts as well as at other artillery posts. (Op. J. A. G., Aug. 17, 1907; 12192-A, O. I. G.) 630. Hereafter wooden buildings are not to be constructed at military posts, except where they are intended for temporary use only. (Recommendation of Quartermaster General, ap- proved by Acting Secretary of War, May 14, 1908; 12427, O. I. G.) 631. Upon completion and acceptance of construction work at a military post the constructing quartermaster will turn the work over to the post commander, who will inspect it and submit to The Adjutant General of the Army, through military channels, a report as to whether the work meets all require- ments. (G. O. 146, W. D., 1909.) 632. Occupancy of public buildings by officers' clubs, messes, or similar social organizations. (G. O. 54, W. D., 1909.) 633. Action to be taken whenever a public building is de- stroyed or seriously damaged by fire, storm, or. other natural cause. (A. R., 720. See A. R. 709 of 1913.) 634. Following the established practice with regard to nam- ing military posts, no camp or vessel, and no building, hall, 144 CEREMONIES. street, driveway, etc., on a military reservation will be named in honor of a living officer. Any name not conforming to this rule will be changed. (Cir. 64, W. D., 1906.) Number to be marked on the building. (Cir. 8, O. C. Q. M. C, 1912.) 634J. Care of plumbing in unoccupied buildings. (Cir. 40, O. C. Q. M. C, 1913.) 634f. Electric lighting — allowance for buildings, etc. (G. O. 19, W. D., 1914; 6. O. 33, W. D., 1915.) 634f. Leasing of buildings for quarters, stabling, etc. (G. O. 34, W. D., 1915, amended by G. O. 13, W. D., 1916.) Construction of building not completed by amount authorized by Congress. (Bull. 50, W. D.. 1914.) License for erection of, on a military reservation. (Bull. 9, W. D., 1915.) CEKEMONIES. 635. When desirable that an organization should be reviewed before an inspector junior in rank to the commanding officer, the commanding officer receives the review, and is accompanied by the inspector, who takes post on his left. (I. D. R., 724.) 636. At reviews the commanding officer of the troops, and the members of his staff accompanying him, will return saber after turning out of the column and placing themselves on the right (or left) of the reviewing officer and his staff, and will draw saber after the commanding officer salutes the reviewing officer preparatory to returning to the command. (G. O. 196, W. D., 1909.) 637. At ceremonies the position of companies or detachments of the Signal Corps, if dismounted, will be as laid down in para- graph 6, Army Regulations, viz : " On the right of the command to which they are attached." If mounted, they will form on the other flank. If both Engineers and Signal Corps troops are together, the former, for ceremonies, will form on the right of the latter. (Cir. 36, W. L\, 1906.) 638. The ceremony of " Escort of the Colors " should be so conducted as to render it one of the most impressive to the soldier, especially to the young recruit, of all the functions in which he is required to participate. (G. O. 125, A. G. O., 1900.) 639. Dress parade is not required at a one-company post. Attention is invited to A. R., 510, and the Infantry drill regu- lations, which latter prescribe parade for no smaller command than a battalion. (Chief of Staff, Dec. 8, 1903.) CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES. 145 Note.— A. R., 510, of 1901, is same as A. R., 444, 1910. See A. R, 436 of 1913 (C. A. R. 1, 1914). CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES. 640. General regulations governing. (A. R., 099, 738-750, 1060, 1071, 1151, 1224, 1232, 1251, 1267, 1421, 1479, 1480, 1482, 1495. See A. R., 688, 727, 739, 1044, 1055, 1136, 1203, 1211, 1229, 1245, 1398, 1457, 1458, 1460, and 1473 of 1913.) 641. Hours of labor: Exceptions to the eight-hour law. (A. R., 742; Cir. 83, W. D., 1907.) On Saturdays during July, August, and September of each year. (Cir. 42, W. D., 1909.) Civilian employees, removal, reduction, joining societies, etc. (W. T>. Bull. 17, 1912.) See Bull. 27, D. D., 1913, p. 4, as to hon- orably discharged soldiers. See Bull. 31, W. D., 1913, as to hours of labor on Saturdays in August. See Bull. 32, W. D., 1915, as to temporary promotions in case of vacancy through absence without pay. Removal on written charges, answering charges, etc' (Bull. 1, W. D., 1913; Bull. 13, W. D., 1913.) But see Neo. 253, O. I. G., interpreting the law as to " affidavits in support thereof" to mean that the accused will be given a reasonable time to submit affidavits in support of his reply, and deciding that copies of testimony taken by an inspector investi- gating the case are not to be furnished the accused. (See A. R„ 731 of 1913.) 642." Transfer of, to and from the Philippines ; tour of duty in the Philippines, etc. (G. O. 68, W. D., 1904.) Increased pay for headquarters' clerks and messengers trans- ferred to. (Bull. 12, W. D., 1915, p. 8.) 643. The Secretary of War considers that the interests of the service require that employees at large in the department must be subject to orders in regard to transfer of station, and a re- fusal to obey such orders will be deemed a proper and sufficient reason for discharge from the service. (Cir. 26, A. G. O., 1901.) 644. Officers or employees in the executive service of the Government who are notaries public are not to charge officers or employees for notarial acts; exceptions, etc. (Cir. 98, W. D., 1908.) 645. Control of employees of constructing quartermasters and of contractors for the Quartermaster's Department and their employees while engaged in construction work at military 11209—17 10 146 CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES. posts ordered by the War Department. (G. O. 146, W. D., 1909. See G. O. 2, W. D., 1914.) 646. Control of employees of the Engineer Department and of contractors of that department and their employees while engaged in construction or repair work at military posts ordered by the War Department (G. O. 193, W. D., 1909. See G. O. 2, W. D., 1914.) 647. The per diem and traveling expenses allowed to civilian employees under the provisions of A. R. 744, of 1910, when such employees are on temporary duty at places other than their regular stations, will not be paid for more than the first 30 days of such temporary duty. (Secretary of War, Apr. 5, 1911; 12243-H, 1, O. I. G. A. R. 744, amended by C. A. R. 16, 1912, and 28 of 1913. See A. R. 733 of 1913.) 648. Civilian employees of the Army when traveling under orders requiring them to be absent from their stations will be instructed to procure receipts for all expenditures incurred by them and charged for in their accounts for reimbursement. (A. R. 744. ) In the event that they are unable to procure receipts for any items of expenditure therein they will be required to submit with their accounts positive and satisfactory evidence that it was impracticable to obtain receipts therefor. (G. O. 117, W. D., 1911.) See Cir. 43, O. C. E., 1911; Cir. 16, O. C. E., 1912 ; A. R. 744 amended by C. A. R. 16, 1912, and 28, 1913. See A. R. 746 as amended by C. A. R. 22, 1913. Expenses of board and lodging at their homes while on tem- porary duty (Bull. 18, W. D., 1913.) See Bull. 8, W. D.-, 1914 ; Bull. 14, W. D., 1914; Bull. 33 and 46, W. D., 1914; G. O. 81, W. D., 1914, as to $4 and $5 per diem ; A. R. 733 of 1913. ) 649. Indorsements of the Quartermaster General and Acting Secretary of War of November 2 and 4, 1907, respectively, rela- tive to making semimonthly payments to certain civilian em- ployees of the Quartermaster's Department : Quartermaster General : "Army Regulations, 733, 1904 [A. R., 741, 1910], has always been construed in this office as permitting a certain amount of discretion to the quartermaster making pay- ments to employees, and the method of paying semimonthly is acceptable to the Treasury Department officials. When the quartermaster's depots are located in large cities, where it is customary for employees not in the Government service to be paid semimonthly, it has been thought that to adhere strictly to paragraph of regulations referred to would in most cases work a hardship upon the employees of the Government." CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES. 147 Acting Secretary of War : " The semimonthly payments of civilian employees referred to herein is approved under the cir- cumstances." (Oir. letter, O. I. G., Nov. 20, 1907; 5795-Bk, O. I. G. See A. R. 730 of 1913.) 650. Laws and regulations relative to political activity of civilian employees and to political assessments or contributions by persons in the public service are published in Circular No. 65, War Department, 1910, a copy of which circular is, by the next to last paragraph thereof, required to be posted by the officers in charge in prominent places in all bureaus and offices in and under the War Department, and at all arsenals, depots, and stations in the service at large where civilians are em- ployed. Excused from duty to vote. (Bull. 4, W. D., 1915.) See Bull. 40, W. D., 1916. 651. All officers and employees of the United States of every description serving in or under any of the executive depart- ments, and whether so serving in or out of Washington, are for- bidden, either directly or indirectly, individually or through associations, to solicit an increase of pay or to influence or at- tempt to influence in their own interest any other legislation whatever, either before Congress or its committees, or in any way save through the heads of the departments in or under which they serve, on penalty of dismissal from the Government service. (Executive Order, Jan. 31, 1902; G. O. 18, A. G. O., 1902. See G. O. 15, W. D., 1912; Bull. 17, W. D., 1912.) 652. Executive order as to bureau, office, or division chief, or subordinate in any department of the Government, or officer of the Army or Navy or Marine Corps stationed in Washington, applying for legislation, appropriations, or congressional action of any kind; furnishing information t» Congress, etc. (Cir. 82, W. D, 1909.) 652^. Of the executive departments mustered into the military service to get their positions back upon their return from the military service. (Bull. 17, W. D., 1916.) Muster in separates from civil service. (Bull. 23, W. D., 1916.) 653. No officer or employee of the Government shall, directly or indirectly, instruct or be concerned in any manner in the in- struction of any person or classes of persons with a view to , their special preparation for the examinations of the United States Civil Service Commission. The fact that any officer or employee is found so engaged shall be considered sufficient 148 CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES. cause for his removal from the service. (Executive Order, Oct. 13, 1905; G. O. 183, W. D., 1905.) 654. That whenever there are already two or more members of a family in the public service in the grades covered by this act (civil-service act) no other member of such family shall be eligible to appointment to any of said grades. (Act Jan. 16, 1883, sec. 9; 22 Stat. L., 406.) The "family" consists of those who live under the same roof with the pater familias — those who form his fireside; but when they branch out and become heads of new establishments they cease to be part of the father's family. (26 Op. Att. Gen., 301.) See also W. D. Oir. I, March 31, 1909. Held by Civil Service Commission, March 22, 1917, that the prohibition (sec. 9. 22 Stat. L., 406) of more than two members of a family in the classified service does not apply to tem- porary appointments. (32-C-9, O. I. G.) 655. The loaning of money at usurious rates of interest by clerks or other civilian employees in or under the War Depart- ment or the Military Establishment, either as principal or agent, directly or indirectly, to others in the Government serv- ice is prohibited, and any such clerk or employee who hereafter engages in the same will be dismissed from the service and no application for his reinstatement therein will be considered. (G. O. 52, W. D., 1911.) Debts -of civilian employees, policy of War Department (Cir. O, Sec. War's Office, July 9, 1913.) Failure to pay debts (Bull. 46, W. D., 1914, p. 2). 656. Act of Congress granting certain classes of artisans and laborers employed by the United States the right to receive com- pensation for injuries sustained in the course of their employ- ment, and regulations prescribed thereunder. (Cir. 68, W. D., 1908.) Rulings, etc. (W. D. Cirs. 3, 9, 10, 80, 1909; 6, 11, 1910.) Regulations in case of injury. (W. D. Cir. E, Apr. 23, 1912.) See Bull. 20, W. D., 1912. New act of September 7, 1916. (Bull. 45, W. D., 1916.) 657. Action to be taken whenever the death of a civilian em- ployee occurs at a military post or station or with a command in the field. (G. O. 67, W. D„ 1910.) 657i. Employment of civilians as teamsters to take places of enlisted men. (Bull. 35, W. D., 1913.) CONTRACTS AND PURCHASES. 149 CLAIMS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES. 658. The soliciting of pension or other claims against the United States on military reservations or at military posts, camps, or stations, including general hospitals, is hereby pro- hibited, and commanding officers will take measures effectually to prevent such soliciting within the limits of military reserva- tions, posts, camps, stations, or hospitals under their command. Officers or enlisted men who give information with a view to aiding persons in soliciting such claims will be brought to trial, and civilian employees who so offend will be discharged. (G. O. 163, W. D„ 1906.) See Oir. 80, W. D., 1908. Bull. 47, W. D., 1914. Copies of official papers in support of (Bull. 9, 1917, p. 10). Copies of official papers in support of. (Bull. 9, W. D., 1917, p. 10.) 659. Claims for damages to private property resulting from military operations, including heavy gun practice, at the sea- coast-defense forts; how submitted, evidence, etc. (Cir. 22, W. D., 1910.) 660. Presenting false or fraudulent claims against, or con- spiring to defraud, the United States, etc. ; penalty. (Act Mar. 4, 1909; 35 Stat. L., 1095; G. O. 22, W. D., 1910.) CONTBACTS AND PURCHASES.. 661. General regulations. (A. R., Arts. L, LI, LII. See G. O. 16, W. D., 1913 ; Bulls. 12, 20, W. D., 1912 ; Bulls. 1, 4, 17, 18, 23, 27, 29, 31, 38, 1913 ; Bulls. 1, 5, 7, 8, 14, 25, 33, 39, 43, 46, 52, 1914; Bull. 52, of 1914; Bulls. 1, 5, 9, 14, 21, 1915.) Decisions on contracts (continued). (Bulls. 1, 8, 13, 34, W. D., 1916. See also A. R., Article XLIX.) 662. Instructions of the Secretary of War of October 6, 1905, in regard to advertisements for supplies, bids and bidders, bonds- men, modification or annulment of contracts, inspection of raw material used by manufacturers in furnishing finished products, inspection of supplies at time of delivery, etc. (G. O. 167, W. D., 1905. See Bull. 15, p. 3, W. D., 1912.) Protests on objections against awarding contracts. (G. O. 25, W. D., 1914.) Policy of War Department as to purchase of subsistence stores in immediate vicinity of posts. (Cir. 31, O. C. Q. M. C, 1913.) 663. Advertisements should be in the briefest form possible consistent with clearness of expression and should be free from 150 CONTRACTS AND PURCHASES. all verbiage. * * * It is directed that in future greater care be exercised in the preparation of advertisements and that the requirements of A. R., 513, be observed and complied with. (Oir. 14, Q. M. G. O., 1911.) Instructions as to execution and distribution of contracts. (Q. M. Corps Cir. 9, O. C..Q. M. C, 1912.) Payment for Army supplies or services above $500 must be based on advertisement and written contract. (Dec. Comp. in Bull. 43, W. D., 1914, pp. 12-13.) Failure to deliver the stipulated quality of hay on account of drought. (Bull. 5, 1915.) Failure to fill, from increased cost due to European war. (Bull. 6, W. D., 1915.) Prevention of former bad contractors from receiving awards for supplies. (G. O. 63 W. D., 1916.) A contract not complying with the law (R. S., 3744) can not be enforced against the Government; such a contract may be enforced against the other party. (Court Dec. Bull. 1, W. D., 1916, p. 6. See A. R. 504, of 1913.) 664. Contracts for rental of telephones by Corps of Engi- neers. (Cir. 30, O. C. E., 1911.) 665. A copy of each contract is to be transmitted directly to the Returns Office of the Department of the Interior by the officer who signs the contract as soon as possible after the contract has been made and approved, and within 30 days after approval, together with one original of all bids, offers, and proposals made by persons to obtain the contract, and by a copy of the adver- tisement; all of which will be fastened together with a ribbon and seal and numbered in regular order, with the affidavit of the contracting officer appended. Explanation in case of delay. (A. R., 571. See R. S., 3744.) Quartermasters failing to forward copy of contract to In- terior Department. (Cir. 32, O. C. Q. M. C, 1913. See G. O. 67, W. D., 1914, as to copies for Auditor for War Department. See A. R., 563, of 1913.) 666. Paragraph 746, Army Regulations of 1889 (A. R., 603, 1910), to the effect that officers of the Army shall not contract with other persons in the military service to furnish supplies or service to the Government; does not apply to contracts on behalf of the United States which require for their validity the approval of the Secretary of War. (D. J. A. G., 956. See Bull. 43, W. D., 1914, employees may be officers or stockholders of contracting corporations; A. R, 521, of 1913.) CONTRACT SURGEONS. 151 667. Paragraph 593, Army Regulations, forbids, inter alia, any contract in which any person in the military service " shall be admitted to share or receive benefit." The arrangement in question by which recruits enlisted at New Haven, Conn., are lodged and fed by the wife of Corpl. of the recruiting party is, strictly speaking, a violation of this requirement of the regulations ; but the arrangement is not a violation of any statute, and its requirements may be waived by the Secretary of War. (Op. J. A. 6., Oct. 22, 1907, concurred in by Acting Secre- tary of War, Oct. 24, 1907 ; 11918, O. I. G.) Note.— A. E., 593, of 1904, is same as A. R., 603, of 1910. See A. R., 521, of 1913. 668. The practice of allowing members of a recruiting party and applicants for enlistment at a general recruiting station to receive a rebate for meals not taken by them from the contrac- tor for meals is unauthorized. Where a member of a recruiting party or an applicant fails to take the meal called for by a meal ticket that has been issued to him by the recruiting officer, he should return the ticket to the recruiting officer. (Cir. 5, W. D., 1909.) 669. No officer of the United States will accept voluntary service for the Government or employ personal service in excess of that authorized by law, except in case of sudden emergency involving loss of human life or the destruction of property. (A. R., 524; R. S., 3679, amended by act Feb. 27, 1906; 34 Stat. L., 49. See p. 7, Bull. 25, and p. 9, Bull. 43, W. D., 1914 ; A. R., 515, of 1913.) 670. Convict labor on Government contracts prohibited. (G. O. 78, W. D., 1905.) CONTRACT SURGEONS. 671. The services rendered by a contract surgeon are not re- stricted to those of a purely professional character ; on the con- trary, his eligibility for duty is the same as that of a first lieu- tenant of the Medical Corps, except in so far as it is limited by the fact that he is not a commissioned officer. A contract surgeon, though not eligible for detail on courts-martial, may prefer charges against enlisted men and may be detailed on councils of administration, and as post treasurer, etc. ; he may also witness payments to enlisted men under the provisions of A. R., 1338 to 1360. (A. R., 1417. See Dig. op. J. A. G. (1912), p. 97; A. R., 1394, of 1913.) 152 DENIAL CORPS. 672. Contract surgeons and acting dental surgeons are en- titled to the same protection in their positions and the same re- spect and obedience from enlisted men as commissioned officers. (A. R. ( 1414.) Acting dental surgeons are not officers of the Army. (Bull. 5, W. D., 1915. See A. K., 1391, of 1913.) DENTAL COEPS. 673. Appointment, pay and allowances, status, etc., of dental surgeons and acting dental surgeons. (Act. Mar. 3, 1911 ; G. O. 45, W. D., 1911, p. 29.) 674. Regulations governing. (A. R., 1418-1426. See A. R., 1395-1403, of 1913.) 675. For plate work or for the filling of teeth of enlisted men the materials supplied by the Government will be used and no other, and members of the Dental Corps are forbidden to enter into any financial agreement with enlisted men involving an ob- ligation for payment for silver, platinum, or gold used for filling cavities in teeth, for the construction of bridge work, for the fitting of crowns, the making of artificial dentures, or other dental work. Exceptions beyond the territorial limits of the United States; conditions, etc. (A. R., 1424.) Procedure when dental surgeon has not on hand the material or equipment necessary to perform official work required. (G. O. 67, W. D., 1914. See A. R., 1401, of 1913.) •ol6. Dental supply table. (M. M. D., Art. XIII; M. M. D., XVIII, 1916.) 6 76 J. Dishonorable discharges, suspension of. (G. O. 45, W. D., 1914 ; G. O. 45 of 1914 amended by G. O. 70, W. D., 1916.) 676J. Discharge on account of being inapt, etc., board, etc. (A. R., 148J ; Cir. 16, W. D., 1915.) 677. Instructions relative to the discharge of enlisted men on account of disability. (W. D. G. O. 174, 191; Cir. 62, 1909; G. O. 174, 1909, amended by G. O. 11, W. D., 1912. See Bull. 1, W. D., 1913 ; G. O. 174, 191, and Cir. 62, W. D., 1909, and G. O. 11, 1912, rescinded by G. O. 69, W. D., 1913.) 678. Discharge of enlisted men whose terms of service expire at sea while en route with their organizations from the Philip- pine Islands, Hawaii, or Alaska. (G. O. 204, W. D., 1909.) 679. Discharge of enlisted men ordered from the Philippine Islands and Hawaii to the United States for discharge. (G. O. 204, W. D., 1909.) DISEASES. 153 679*. Discharge on account of dependent relatives. (Bull. 36, W. D., 1916.) 680. Instructions as to the discharge and transfer of enlisted men of organizations designated for a tour of duty in the Philip- pine Islands. (G. O. 141, W. D., 1908.) Transfers of enlisted men from organizations returning to the United States from the Philippine Islands. (G. O. 119, W. D„ 1909.) Transfers of enlisted men to and from organizations exchanging stations between the United States and Alaska. (G. O. 4, W. D„ 1909, Par. II, sec. 2.) Transfer of enlisted men from line to Quartermaster and Hospital Corps. (G. O. 40, W. D.. 1912; G. O. 30, W. D., 1913.) 681. Purchase of, by enlisted men. (A. R., 143; G. O. 90, W. D., 1911.) By Philippine Scouts. (G. O. 80, Phil. Div., 1911. See G. O. 31, W. D., 1914.) 682. Character given on. (A. R., 147; Cir. 18, W. D., 1909.) Signing discharge by staff officers. (Bull. 52, W. D., 1914.) See A. R. 148 of 1913. 683. An executed honorable discharge can not be revoked unless obtained by fraud on the part of the soldier. Mere mis- takes on the part of officers executing it will not justify revoca- tion. The same is equally true of a discharge without honor when once duly executed. (Cir. 92, W. D., 1909.) 684. Issue of certificates of discharge to soldiers or sailors who enlisted or served under assumed names in the Army or Navy during, the War of the Rebellion, the War with Spain, or the Philippine Insurrection. (Act June 25, 1910 ; G. O. 186, W. D., 1910. See act approved Aug. 22, 1912 ; G. O. 35, W. D„ 1912.) DISEASES. 685. Strict attention will be paid by company commanders to the cleanliness of the men and to the police of barracks or tents. The men will be required to bathe frequently. In garrison, and whenever practicable in the field, they will be required to wash their hands thoroughly after going to the latrines and before each meal, in order to prevent the transmission of typhoid fever and other diseases by germs taken into the mouth with food from unclean hands. The hair will be kept short and the beard neatly trimmed. Soiled clothing will be kept in the barrack bag. (A. R., 286.) 686. Preventive measures against typhoid fever : Personal hygiene. (Cir. 62, A. G. O., 1902.) Administration of anti- 154 EIGHT-HOUR LAW. typhoid serum at posts. (W. D. G. O., 10, 1909; 227, 1910; 134, 1911.) Administration of the typhoid prophylactic to recruits. (G. 0. 134, W. D., 1911. See Cir. 11, O. S. G., 1912, as to diag- nosis of typhoid, etc. ; see also G. O. 45, W. D., 1916. ) Instructions as to immunization against and keeping the records of typhoid fever. (G. O. 4, W. D., 1915. Cir. 15, S. G. O., 1914; G. O. 4, 1915, amended by G. O. 23, W. D., 1915.) 686£. Vaccination against smallpox ; who are to be vacci- nated, etc. (G. O. 30, W. D., 1914.) Method of vaccinating. (Bull. 30, W. D., 1914.) 687. Especially of those serving in the Tropics, due to im- morality and excessive indulgence in strong drink ; duty of regi- mental and company commanders. (Cir. 10, A. G. O., 1902.) Prevention of venereal diseases, etc. (G. O. 17, W. D., 1912; G. O. 13, W. D., 1913.) Absence from duty on account of disease resulting from in- temperance, misconduct, etc. (G. O. 31, W. D., 1912; G. O. 13, W. D., 1913; Bull. 4, W. D., 1913; G. O. 45, W. D., 1914.) Failure of soldier to report to hospital or dispensary after ex- posure, etc. (G. O., 71, W. D., 1913.) EIGHT-HOOT LAW. 688. Eight-hour law. (Act Aug. 1, 1892, 27 Stat. L., 340; G. O. 56, A. G. O., 1892, p. 8.) See A. R., 742, and Cir. 83, W. D., 1907. (See act June 19, 1912, in W. D. Bull. 16, 1912, p. 78, for latest 8-hour law ; also p. 25 as to ammunition purchases. See Bull. 20, W. D., 1912 ; Bull. 1, 8, and 13, W. D., 1913.) Eight-hour law. (Op. J. A. G. ; Bull. 17, 18, 23, 29, 31, of 1913 ; Bull. 14, 25, 43 of 1914 ; Bull. 21 of 1915 ; Bull. 8 of 1916 ; Bull. 3 of 1917. ) See A. R. 731 of 1913. Hours of labor on Saturday, etc. (Bull. 31, W. D., 1913, and Bull 26, W. D., 1914.) 689. Opinion of Attorney General relating to application of. (G. O. 141, W. D., 1906. See pp. 21-22, W. D., Bull. 20, 1912, for additional opinions of Attorney General ; also Cir. K, W. D., Aug. 31, 1912; Bull. 12, W. D., 1912, and Bull. 1, W. D., 1913.) 690. Reports of infractions of the eight-hour law from any branch of the military establishment are to be rendered in dupli- cate. (Secretary of War, Apr. 11, 1907; 11576, O. I. G.) See Cir. 24, Q. M. G. O., 1911. 690J. Duties of War Department board of review as to coast fortifications. (G. O., 9, W. D., 1915.) FORTIFICATIONS. 155 FORTIFICATIONS. 691. Fire-control installations to be designated " provisional " and "standard." (G. O. 81, W. D., 1907.) 692. " Fire-control System, Type Installation, 1909," showing the equipment furnished by the Engineer, Ordnance, and Signal Departments, and that to be provided at the post, for the various stations, plotting rooms, emplacements, mortar pits, mortar- battery magazine, information booth, mining casemate and load- ing room. (C. A. M., 4., W. D., 1909.) 693. Establishment of provisional fire-control systems, and staff departments which furnish equipments, etc., for same. (G. O. 13, 54, W. D., 1906.) 694. Base lines to be established at Coast Artillery posts by the Engineer Department. (G. O. 36, W. D., 1904.) 695. Electric lighting of fire-control stations and instruments therein. (Mimeo. No. 131, serial No. 469, Eng. Dept, June 25, 1910.) 696. Installation of cupboards or closets in battle command- ers' stations. (56th Supp. Mimeo. No. 42, serial No. 451, Eng. Dept., Sept. 8, 1909.) 697. Rules and regulations for inspection of batteries or em- placements, mining casemates, etc., turned over to the artillery under A. R., 1486, 1895 [A. R., 1528, 1910]. (G. O. 65, A. G. O., 1901. See A. R., 1506 of 1913.) 698. Method of procedure in turning over Signal Corps fire- control installations. ( S. C. M. No. 7, par. 527 ; S. C. M., No. 7, 1912; par. 527; see par. 451, 1912, ed.) 699. Procedure when the Signal Corps is ready to begin fire- control installation at seacoast batteries, position-finding sta- tions, or other structures in the hands of troops ; turning over keys; suspension of drill if it interferes with the work. (Cir. 16, W. D, 1905.) 700. Repair of Signal Corps structures pertaining to the fire- control system at Coast Artillery post. (Mimeo. No. 125, serial No. 439, Eng. Dept, June 25, 1909.) 701. Tests, of fire-control installations. (D. R. C. A., 605, 606, 734; G. O. 146, W. D., 1911.) 702. Shutters or screens for protection of windows and glass openings of fire-control stations and searchlight structures in outlying positions. (59th Supp. to Mimeo. No. 42, serial No. 481, Eng. Dept., May 8, 1911.) 156 FORTIFICATIONS. 703. Breakdowns in fire-control installations turned over to the Coast Artillery Corps ; investigation, repair, etc. (G. O. 124, W. D., 1911.) 704. Hereafter fire-control installation approved by the Sec- retary of War, in progress or completed at coast fortifications, will not be changed in any respect without his express sanction. (G. O. 66, W. D., 1905.) 705. Inspection of boilers installed at fortifications by a United States inspector of boilers. (E. R., 1S7. See G. O. 52, W. D., 1914, and G. O. 63, W. D., 1914.) 706. Steps to be taken to prevent danger to life and property in the installation of electric lighting or power circuits at sea- coast fortifications. (G. O. 28, W. D., 1911.) 707. Instructions as to digging in vicinity of underground electrical cable. (G. O. 93, W. D., 1909.) 708. Lettering of mortar pits. (G. O. 51, W. D., 1906.) 709. Keys of emplacements, stations, etc. (W. D., G. O. 172, 1905 ; Cir. 16, 1905, 50, 1907.) Of magazines and storage places. (D. R. C. A. 906.) 710. No apparatus or plant installed in any fortifications, nor any article or material belonging to such plant, the efficient operation of which will thereby be impaired, will be transferred without the approval of the Chief of Artillery and the chief of the supply department concerned. (G. O. 62, W. D., 1908, Par. IV, sec. 11.) 711. No increase of load upon any fortification electric plant beyond that contemplated at the time of installation, or transfer of the same or any essential part of it, or any change in the electrical connections will be made without the approval of the Chief of Artillery and the chief of the supply department con- cerned. (G. O. 62, W. D., 1908, par. 12.) 712. Use of fortification electric plant by the Quartermaster's Department for lighting buildings and grounds. (A. R., 1076. See A. R„ 1060, of 1913.) 713. Repairs pertaining to the sphere of responsibility of the district Artillery engineer and of the post Artillery engineer, etc. (G. O. 62, W. V., 1908, Par. IV, sees. 13, 14, 15, 34,. 35; W. D. G. O. 107, 1909; 50, 146, 1911.) Coast defense Artillery engineers, formerly district Artillery engineers. (G. O. 32, W. D., 1913.) Spare parts for upkeep of 25 kilowatt generating sets. (G. O. 48, W. D., 1913, Par. V, and G. O. 80, W. D., 1914.) FORTIFICATIONS. 157 714. In order to prevent delays, expense, and unnecessary correspondence, any damage to or defects in the engineer work or material at any Artillery post will, as soon as observed, be communicated in writing by the Artillery district commander directly to the district Engineer officer, who is authorized to make needed repairs if the balances in his hands from the general allotment for preservation and repair of fortifications are suffi- cient ; otherwise, he will make immediate report of the fact to the Chief of Engineers. (G. O. 62, W. D., 1908, Par. IV, sec 43.) 715. Battery commanders will be responsible for the care, preservation, and proper handling of the equipment of their batteries and stations. They will make no changes in perma- nent installations. They will submit timely requisitions to post staff officer concerned for such supplies as may be needed for proper maintenance of equipment pertaining to their batteries and stations. They will report to the post staff officer of the department concerned such defects as they can not remedy and such repairs as they can not make with means under their control. (G. O. 62, W. D., 1908, Par. IV, sec. 41.) 716. The labor incident to the upkeep and repair of emplace- ments, fire-control structures, and material installed by the Engineer Department at Coast Artillery posts, and turned over to the Coast Artillery for use and care, will hereafter be fur- nished by Coast Artillery troops in every case where it is possible to do so. The necessary material will be supplied by the district Engineer officer upon requisitions made to him through the post and Artillery district commanders. (G. O. 31, AV. D., 1910; Artillery Bulletin No. 67 (serial No. 78), Feb. 25, 1910.) 717. Care, preservation, and protection of all Government property at Coast Artillery subposts by caretaker detachments. (Cir. 65. W. D., 1906. Cir. 65, 1906, superseded by G. O. 83, W. D., 1913.) 718. Manufacturers' printed directions furnished with ma- chinery and electrical appliances will have the force of orders in the absence of any special instructions that may be issued by the War Department and that may be in conflict therewith. (Cir. 45, W. D, 1908.) 719. During Coast Artillery service practice all emplacement doors and windows of the battery that is firing will be kept open. (G. O. 107, W. D., 1908.) 720. Concealment of searchlight shelters. (Mimeo. No. 135, serial No. 476, Eng. Dept, Nov. 4, 1910.) 158 FORTIFICATIONS. 721. Concealment of seacoast defenses — planting of trees and shrubs, painting of superior slopes and visible armament, etc. (Mimeo. No. 133, serial No. 471, Eng. Dept, Aug. 2, 1910 ; Mimeo. No. 133, serial No. 484, Eng. Dept., May 8, 1911.) 722. Precautions as to visitors visiting coast defenses. (A. R. 358.) The taking of photographic or other views of perma- nent works of defense will not be permitted. What information may be given concerning works of defense, etc. (A. R. 359. See A. R. 347 and 348 of 1913.) 723. Supplies to be furnished by the various staff departments for the service of seacoast fortifications. (o) Engineer Department. For fire-control installations. — Will erect all stations (includ- ing battle and battery commander stations, primary, secondary, and supplementary stations for fire commands, mine commands, and batteries ; searchlight, tide-gauge and meteorological sta- tions, etc. ) , switchboard rooms, and telephone and telautograph niches and booths for emplacements and stations, all protected in the best manner practicable; it will furnish circular benches around observing instruments and plotting boards, and to reduce the noise will furnish corrugated rubber floor cloth for the floors of stations and telephone booths ; it will also furnish searchlights and the electric power current required for all fire-control pur- poses (except that derived from Signal Corps storage batteries installed to operate telautographs) , together with electric lamps and other material for lighting all stations, etc. ; it will also furnish and install all wiring, underground or overhead, for lighting and power. For fortifications and their accessories. — Will supply and in- stall all necessary electrical appliances and apparatus for fur- nishing light and power, including linoleum for dynamo and engine rooms, switchboards and instruments attached thereto, and searchlight equipments, with the exception of the motors permanently attached to the gun and mortar carriages, and ex- cept where central electric plants have been installed which provide current for the post as well as the fortifications, in which case the necessary supplies, etc., will be furnished in accord- ance with the provisions of paragraph 1068, Army Regulations (A. R. 1076, 1910). The Engineer Department will also make repairs to the fortifications, including the ramps, gutters, etc., connected therewith. It will also, as funds permit, supply reserve lanterns for use in permanent seacoast batteries and FORTIFICATIONS. 159 fire-control stations in case of failure of electric current. For fortifications and buildings accessory thereto, constructed by the Engineer Department, that department will furnish and install all necessary interior water and sewer apparatus and fixtures, and will make the necessary connections with mains provided by the Quartermaster's Department when the distance to such mains is not greater than 100 feet measured from the exterior lines of the Engineer Department structures. (G. O. 5, W. D., 1909, amended by G. O. 76, W. D., 1910.) (6) Signal Corps. For -fire-control installations. — Will supply all instruments for communication. This will include all kinds of telephones, tele- graphs, telautographs, and megaphones which may from time to time be prescribed, with their primary and storage batteries, storage-battery switchboards, motor generators, boosters, and the necessary cables of all kinds required for operating and inter- connecting them. It will also supply electrical clocks, time- interval bells, firing signals, zone signals, aeroscopes, field glasses, telescopes (other than battle, fire, and mine commander's tele- scopes), and meteorological instruments. It will furnish and install all submarine cables for communication, including the construction of cable terminals, but excluding cover for the terminals or the cable approaches. It will also furnish all cable for communication by overhead or underground lines and the necessary terminal boxes. In case of. underground lines the cables will be placed in trenches or ducts by the Engineer De- partment. In case of overhead lines, they will be installed by the Signal Corps. When practicable, any pole lines which have been installed by the Engineer Department for light and power wires may, with the consent of that department, be utilized by the Signal Corps for any of these wires. It will supply each garrisoned Coast Artillery post having a standard fire-control installation with the following equipment : One electrical engi- neer's tool chest, one inspector's pocket kit, and one tool bag. To «ach Coast Artillery post equipped with a provisional fire- control installation it will supply a post tool chest. The Signal Corps will supply all the necessary lines and means of electrical communication, including telephones, dial and other telegraphs, wiring, all necessary electrical instruments not per- manently attached to the switchboard, including portable am- 160 FORTIFICATIONS. meters and portable voltmeters, and such special instruments as may be directed to be supplied by the Secretary of War. (G. O. 5, W. D., 1909.) (c) Ordnance Department. For fire-control installations. — Will supply range finders, ob- servation telescopes, plotting boards, deflection boards, range boards, wind component indicators, azimuth instruments, time- interval recorders, scale arms, range tables, prediction scales, set forward rulers, mine prediction rulers, predicters, range rods, time range boards, drawing instruments and materials, etc., prescribed for use in connection with the fire control and direction system for coast fortifications and for the control of mine fields. The Ordnance Department will furnish all motors to be at- tached to gun and mortar carriages and mechanical loading apparatus, including motor generators, switchboards, terminal boxes, resistances, flexible metallic conduits, dry-cell batteries, magneto-generators, conductors, connections, etc., required for the power, illumination, and firing circuits attached to car- riages ; will supply all bench and hand tools and appliances for engineer power plants and ordnance repair shops, including sup- plies for the latter ; will furnish and install, in buildings pro- vided by the Quartermaster's Department, such machines, tools, etc., as may be prescribed for ordnance repair shops ; will make all necessary repairs to guns, carriages, instruments of the fire control and direction system furnished by it, including imple- ments, accessories, tools, etc. ; will furnish thermometers and hygrometers for use in connection with the ventilation of maga- zines, and stencils for all gun and mortar letters and figures for designating emplacements, etc. Clinometers and rests for each caliber and model of the gun in service will be supplied by the nearest district armament officer of the Ordnance Department whenever needed by Artillery officers in complying with the re- quirements of General Orders, No. 65, Headquarters of the Army, Adjutant General's Office, 1901. (G. O. 5, W. D., 1909.) Cleaning, preserving, and marking supplies for seacoast arma- ment, fire control, equipment, etc., furnished by Ordnance De- partment. (G. O. 46, W. D., 1916.) FORTIFICATIONS. 161 {d) Quartermaster's Department. For fire-control stations, etc. — Will supply stationery, heating apparatus, oil lamps, and furniture (not including rubber floor cloth nor circular benches for observers and plotters). The Quartermaster's Department will furnish all fuel and en- gine supplies, such as waste, lubricating oils, oil lamps, brooms, brushes, coal-handling and fire tools and appliances, etc., neces- sary for the maintenance, operation, and preservation of all electric plants ; for central plants which furnish current to the post as well as to the fortifications, it will, in addition, furnish all material and funds necessary for their repair and preserva- tion (A. R., 1068). [A. R., 1076, 1910.] It will also furnish such materials as may be needed for the use of the battery mechanics, all grass-cutting tools, and all carpenter's tools. When under the provisions of paragraph 1523, Army Regulations [A. R., 1528, 1910], any seacoast post, or any part of it, has been turned over to and garrisoned by the Coast Artillery, all repairs to the post buildings and to all plumbing, water supply, and sewer systems, roads, walks, and grounds will be made by the Quartermaster's Department, governed in this work by the provisions of paragraph 1522, Army Regulations [A. R., 1527, 1910] . The Quartermaster's Department will furnish the water required for all purposes at seacoast fortifications, and will provide all necessary fire hydrants and all water and sewer mains. For all buildings constructed by the Quartermaster's Department that department will also furnish and install all necessary interior water and sewer apparatus and fixtures and will make the necessary connections with water and sewer mains. Artillery district commanders will have prepared and forward through military channels for action of the Quartermaster Gen- eral estimates, with plans and detailed information relative thereto, for water and sewer extensions required to make con- nections with fortifications and buildings accessory thereto con- structed by the Engineer Department up to the point where un- der paragraph 5, G. O. 5, W. D., 1909, the Engineer Department mains and pipes are connected with those provided under para- graph 8, G. 6. 5, W. D., 1909. (G. O. 5, W. D., 1909. See A. R., 1060, of 1913; A. R., 1506, of 1913; A. R., 1505 and 1505J, of 1913.) 724. Allowance of furniture for position-finding stations at Coast Artillery posts furnished by the Quartermaster's Depart- ment. (G. O. 45, W. D., 1906'.) 11209—17 11 162 TTJNDS. 725. Allowance of reserve lanterns for seacoast batteries. (Mimeo. No. 77, serial No. 450, Eng. Dept, Aug. 25, 1909.) 726. Difference charts, when to be used ; material to be sup- plied for. (G. O. 166, W,D., 1907.) 727. Peace storage magazines, at what posts to be con- structed. ; (2d Supp. to Mimeo. No. 38, serial No. 475, Eng. Dept, Nov: 4, 1910.) 728. Except when they are in actual use, time range boards will be removed from, the walls of emplacements and stored so that they will be protected from the weather.- (C. A. M. No. 7, W. D., 1909.) FUNDS. Regimental, bakery, company, and, mess. 728. Regulations. (A. R., 316-334, 337, 338, 350, 913, 1159, 1229.) ! . ' Strike out " bakery " in heading. ( See G. 6. 171, W. D., 1911.) Strike out 316-334, 338, and insert 316-318, 320-326, 331-334: (See G. 0.171, W. D., 1911; A. R. 913 changed to A. R. 906 by C. A. R. 26, 1913; see A. R. 316-330, 340, 889, 1144^ 1208, 1913.) 730. No projects by which money will accrue will be entered upon under color of military control without specific authority from the War Department. (A, R., 323.) A. B.., 323 does not prohibit the acceptance of interest on deposits. (16-169-D, O. I, G.; Neo. 196-A.) 731. Under, no circumstances will "regimental, bakery, com- pany, mqss, hospital, post exchange, or band funds' be, taken away from the post where the organization to which they per- tain is stationed, except as niay be necessary to pay indebted- ness or for deposit in a bank. Should the officer who is custodian of any of these funds be absent from the post, on leave or otherwise, for any period be- yond 3 and less than 10 days, he will leave the funds with the officer acting, in his place, taking memorandum receipt therefor. If an officer is to be absent for more than 10 days, he will regu- larly transfer the funds of which he is custodian to his suc- cessor. ^ Company, post exchange, bakery, and other funds authorized by A..R., 316, will, if deposited in a bank', be placed under their official designation, as, for example, company fund, Company B, Twe lty-first Infantry, and not to the credit of the, officer who FUNDS. 163 Is custodian. A. R., 324; A. R., 324 amended by G. O. 171, W. D., 1911.) 732. The provisions of A. R., 320 and 321, 1908 (A. R., 323, 324, 1910), are applicable to regimental and other trust funds. If. these funds have been loaned with a view to earning interest and without specific authority in each case from the War De- partment, the person responsible for the loaning would be a proper subject for disciplinary measures. (Chief of Staff, Mar. 27, 1909; 12835-C, O. I. G.) 738. The purchase from regimental, bakery, company, or mess funds of any article which can be obtained on requisition from a supply department is forbidden, except that, with the approval of the post commander, such articles may be purchased if necessity exists for their immediate use and they are not on hand for issue at the post. (A. R., 3227" A. R., 322, amended by G. O. 171, W. D., 1911.) 734. Paragraph 318, : A. R., 1904, is not held to apply in its restrictions to ration articles, the word " articles " as therein contained being interpreted to mean those of a permanent or semipermanent nature, as brooms, scrubbing brushes, tableware, kitchen utensils, etc; (Memo. Asst. to Chief Of Staff, approved by Acting Secretary of War Apr. 9, 1908; 12305, O. I. G.) Note.— A. R., 318, 1904, is continued as A. R., 322, 1910. 735. Pay forfeited by sentence of court-martial can accrue to the United States only. A sentence can not forfeit (appropri- ate, or '-'stop") pay for the reimbursement or benefit of all individual, civil or military, however justly the same may be due him, either for money borrowed, stolen, or embezzled by the accused, or' to satisfy any other pecuniary liability of the accused whether in the nature of debt or damages; nor can a sentence forfeit pay for the support or benefit of the family of the accused, or for the benefit of a company fund, post fund, hospital fund, etc., none of these funds being money of the United States. But as the post exchange, company, and similar funds are agencies or instrumentalities of the Government, the pay of officers and soldiers may be stopped without sentence to reimburse these funds. (D; J. A. G., 1384, 1424, 2384. See decision of Comp., Oct. 22, 1915 (Bull. 36, 1915, p. 10), as to sentences forfeiting pay, includes additional pay as sharp- shooters, mess sergeants, etc. ) 736. The act of May: 26, 1900, does not prohibit the payment of extra-duty pay where such extra pay is not derived from an appropriation of Congress. : < J. A. G., July 31, 1906 ; . 11009-A, 164 FUHD?. O. I. G.) Under this ruling, enlisted men receiving or entitled to receive foreign-service pay, may receive extra pay from coiil- pany, bakery, mess* and exchange funds, for services as cooks, bakers, attendants, etc. Strike out "bakery " in next to last line. See A. R. 12224, G. O. 171, W. D., 1911 ; A. R. 316-319 and 321 amended by G: O. 171, W. D., 1911.) 737. Empty flour sacks and barrels may lawfully be sold by a post bakery, company, or general mess, and the proceeds of the sale taken up and accounted for in the proper fund. (Cir. 11, W. D., 1908.) 738. Councils of administration. (A. R., 316-321.) 739. In case of loss of regimental, bakery, exchange, com- pany, or mess funds, the circumstances will be carefully inves- tigated and reported by the post council, with recommendation as to responsibility, foFthe decision of the 'division commander. (A. R., 321.) See also M. M. D., 311. A. R. 321 amended by G. O. 171,. W. D., 1911. See M. M. D. 253 of 1916.) 740. Inspection of, by Inspector General's Department. (A. R., 913, par. 17. A. R. 913 changed to A. R. 906 by C. A. R. 26, 1913. See A. R. 889 of 1913.) 741. Remuneration for outside engagements of bands. (See par. 567, ante.) 742. Band fund, Coast Artillery Corps. (A. R., 326.) 743. The purchase of a typewriter, if its intended use is to " facilitate the transaction of regimental business," is authorized from regimental fund under A. R„ 322, 1908 [A. R., 325, 1910] (Secretary of War, Aug. 17, 1909; 13541, O. I. G.). 744. The printing of a roster of troops serving in an Artillery district will facilitate the transaction of business and the mili- tary administration of the district to such an extent as to war- rant the appropriation of a portion of the band fund, Coast Artillery Corps, for that purpose. If a portion of the band fund can be used for printing, it naturally follows that it can with equal propriety be applied to the purchase of type and a press. (Op. of J. A. G., approved by Secretary of War Apr. 9, 1910; 14078, O. I. G.) 745. In accounting for the funds of a volunteer band, all re- ceipts and expenditures are to be entered on the fund account as indicated in A. R., 323, 1908 [A. R., 326, 1910] (14529, O. I. G.). 745i. Transfer of prorata share of regimental fund from old to new regiments. (G. O. 67, W. D., 1916.) 74G. The company fund, which will consist of the gross amounts of money received from all sources, is received by the FUNDS. 166 company commander and, with the concurrence of the company council, is disbursed by him solely for the benefit of the company. (A. R, 331.) Company fund receipts, vouchers (16132-A, O. I. G.). See instructions in the new company council book. Investment of surplus company funds in United States bonds (16169, O. I. G). Acceptance of interest on deposits is not a violation of A. R., 323 (16169-D, O. I. G., Neo., 196-A). Purchase of additional food supplies by troops in campaign, march, and maneuver camp (Bull. 26, W. D., 1914). See A. R., 327, of 1913. 747. The company fund is not intended for expenditure in the purchase of articles to facilitate the transaction- of business in a company. On the contrary the legitimate and proper application of this fund is in supplementing the articles already furnished by the supply departments for the purpose of increasing the comfort, pleasure, contentment, mental and physical improve- ment of the organization. To accomplish this purpose, disburse- ments of company fund are authorized; disbursements for all other purposes are unauthorized. (Cir. 6, W. D., 1904.) 748. Circular 6, War Department, 1904, is construed as not prohibiting the purchase or repair of typewriting machines from the company fund, provided the officer responsible for expendi- tures from that fund decides that the same are made solely for the benefit of the company and for the purpose of increasing the comfort, pleasure, and contentment of the enlisted men. (Cir. 56, W. D., 1906.) Typewriter ribbons issued by Quartermaster Corps for use with typewriters purchased from company fund. (Bull. 5, "W. D., 1913.) 749. The decision of the War Department in the matter of expenditures from company fund for blank passes, score cards (expert riflemen's course), rubber stamps, and clothing lists, is indicated in the following extract from A. G. O. indorsement dated August 27, 1909: " Under date of October 10, 1906, the Acting Secretary of War decided, with respect to a purchase of articles somewhat similar to those now under consideration, as follows : " ' No authority from the department appears necessary for this purchase under the regulations; provided the officers charged with the duty decide that this article is solely for the benefit of the compamy and is for the purpose of increasing the 166 FUNDS. comfort, pleasure, and contentment of the organization. As Circular No. 6, War Department, 19,04, is merely explanatory of the regulations and affords an excellent guide for the judg- ment of the officers., responsible, nfo occasion for its repeal is seen.' " This decision seems to cover the case in point. The money value of the articles in question appears to be very small, and the department commander and the post commander, taking into consideration all the facts in the case which they have at hand, should decide whether or not the expenditure was a proper one under existing regulations. The policy of the War Department has been to place a liberal construction upon the words ' solely for the benefit of the company for the purpose of increasing the comfort, pleasure* and contentment of the organization.' " (13527-A, O. I. G.) Purchase of wagons and harness from company fund, policy of War Department. (See Neo. 240, O. I. G.) Of autotrucks. (38-A-10, O. I. G.) 750. Seeds for post gardens may be purchased from company funds. (A. B.., 353. See A. R., 343, of 1913.) 751. So long as enamel ware can not be secured from the Quartermaster's Department, the purchase of it from the' com- pany fund is a proper expenditure. (Secretary of < War, July 12, 1909; 13301, O. I. G.) Chopping bowls not to be issued, but are authorized to be purchased from company funds. (Bull. 24, W. D., 1914.) i. 752. The purchase of the " Bull's-Eye Score Book " (formerly the Army and Navy TaVget Book) from company fund is not authorized. (Secretary of War, Mar. 25, 1909; 13128, O. I. G.) See Cir. 79, W. D, 1910. . 753. The purchase of heavy lounging chairs, writing tables, card tables, rugs, etc., to be placed in the company recreation room, is a proper expenditure from ; the company fund. (Op; J. A. G., approved by the Secretary of War, Nov. 9, 1909; 13710, O. I. G.) 754. The purchase of aprons for company cooks from com- pany funds is deemed to be authorized by Circular 6* W. D., 1904. (Chief of Staff, Sept, 5, 1905 ; 10274, O. I. G.) . Note. — White coats and trousers are issued to cooks and bakers by the Quartermaster's Department at cost price. (Cir. 60, W. D., 1907.! SeeU. R.,p. 64.) i •' ■■ 755. The -purchase, for use of company cooks, of khaki trousers "in lieu of the white suits" issued by the Quartermas- FUNDS. 167 ter's Department, is not a proper expenditure from company fund. (Secretary of War, Apr. 12, 1910 ; 14120, 0. 1. G.) 756. Prizes to rifle competitors are not permissible expendi- tures from the company fund under existing regulations asinter- preted by Circular 6, W. D., 1904. (Secretary of War, Dec. 18, 1906; 11274, O. I. G.) 756J." Purchase of intoxicating liquors from company fund, not authorized. (Bull. 8, W. D., 1916.) » 757. The saving of the lard ration and purchasing in lieu elsewhere from the company fund of lard compound is a vio- lation of A. R., 1238, 1908 (1242, 1910). (Commissary General, concurred in by the Secretary of War, Mar. 29, 1911 ; 13513-A, O. I. G. See A. R., 1220, of 1913.) 758. A request for authority to expend, out of the post ex- change dividends of a company fund, for the benefit of the mar- ried enlisted men messing separately, " the same amount per man as is spent for the mess fund of the unmarried men per man," was disapproved by the War Department January 11, 1911. (14856, O. I. G.) 759. In the case of an appeal by a company commander against the orders of the post and department commanders di- recting him to reimburse the company fund with an amount ex- pended for " a set of Moss-Dalton records," the War Department decided, May 17, 1910, that the post and department commanders we're within their rights in the matter. (14179, O. I. G.) 760. Paying a man to look after a pool table should increase the profits therefrom, and paying men to cultivate a garden should increase its output. The post commander's statement shows that company * * * gained materially by paying for such services. These expenditures from the company fund bene- fited the company, and solely the company, if the men employed were paid no more than their extra services for the company were worth. Paragraph 329, Army Regulations, 1904 (A. R., 333, 1910), authorizes paying an enlisted man extra compensation from company funds for cooking food for a company. The same principle would permit paying a gardener for providing food for a' company. It is only a step further in the same direction to paying a pool-table attendant for increasing the funds 1 , with which food may be purchased for a company. It is recommended that the expenditures reported in this case be approved. 168 FUNDS. The Inspector General was consulted and concurs in the above recommendation, addingt however, that unduly large expendi- tures for the purposes in question should not be made. (Repprt of Asst. to the Chief of Staff, approved by the Acting Secretary of War Mar. ■SI, 1908 ; 12240, O. I. G. See A. R., 329, of 1913.) 761. Expenditures from company fund for payment of extra pay to a room orderly or to a lavatory orderly are not authorized. (Secretary of War, May 15, 1911; 15052-A, O. I. G.) 762. In payment of extra-duty pay to company cooks, A. R. 329, 1904, should be strictly complied with. Recommendation that the paragraph cited (329) be amended so as to give greater latitude in the payment of company cooks from company funds was not favorably considered by the War Department. ( Secre- tary of War, May 29, 1906 ;10806-A, O. I. G.) Note.— A. R., 329, 1904, is same as A. R., 333, 1910. Extra pay can not be paid to a statutory cook or mess ser- geant, but may be paid to ordinary enlisted men detailed for duty as cook. (Bull. 47, W. D., 1916, p. 4. See A. R., 329, of 1913.) 763. Where soldiers are detached for duty as members of machine-gun platoons and at rifle competitions, an allotment tp improve their mess can be ordered by the department, regimental, or post commander from the fund of the organization to which they belong. ( Inspector General of the Army, approved by Secretary of War July 28, 1908; 12515, 12518, O. I. G. See A. R., 329, of 1913.) 764. Money accruing from the ration and savings account of an organization will be spent only .for food. (A. R., 1242. See A. R, 1220, of 1913.) 765. The establishment of company exchanges or other under- takings not authorized by the Army Regulations or the orders or instructions of the War Department, for the 'purpose of accumulating company funds, is prohibited. (G. O. 165, W. D.. 19Q6.) 766. The establishment of company barber shops and of com- pany billiard and pool tables, from which revenues may be de- rived, is authorized. All funds accruing therefrom will be ac- counted for as part of the company fund. (G. O. 28, W. D., 1911, Par. II.) 767. The amount of an enlisted man's indebtedness to the company barber shpp or billiard and pool tables, established under Paragraph II, G. O. 28, W. D., 1911, can not be charged; FuTffDS. 169 against him on the company pay rolls. (Op. J. A. G., com urred in by Secretary of War, June 29, 1911 ; 15262, O. I. G.) Stoppage of soldier's pay to meet his obligations to barber shop and billiard and pool tables. (Bull. 20, W. D., 1912.) 768. Companies or detachments are not authorized to act as agents for laundries doing business at a pbst through an agent. (Secretary of War, Apr. 3, 1911; 14983-B, O. I. G.) 769. When rations obtained from the commissary are found by a surveying officer to have been lost, or destroyed, through un- avoidable circumstances, so that those for whom they were pro- cured were insufficiently subsisted and money is expended from the company fund for necessary subsistence, the company fund may be reimbursed by the Subsistence Department for the amount so expended upon a full statement of the circumstances of the case and the approval of the Secretary of War. (M. S. D., 187. M. S. D., 187, amended by 0, M. S. D. 2, 1912.) 770. Fuel or mineral oil issued to troops can not be sold for the benefit of company fund. (A. R., 1058, 1072. See A. R., 1042 and 1056, of 1913.) 771. No troop should have to exceed three cows and eight hogs. (Dec. Chief of Staff, Jan. 13, 1906; 10528, O. I. G.) 772. Debts due company fund by a deserter can not be de- ducted from balance of pay and allowances forfeited by deser- tion. (Cir. 5, W. D., 1903. See XXI, Comp. 109-116, which con- flicts with this circular.) 773. Stoppages on pay rolls on account of dues to company fund should be limited to reimbursements for loss of money per- taining thereto, or for damages to property purchased therefrom when stoppage is directed by, proper authority after responsi- bility is established. (M. P. D., 949.) 774. The amount of any loss that an exchange may sustain in consequence of the failure of a soldier to pay for articles properly bought on credit, whether by his discharge without sufficent money due on his final statements to pay the debt, or by his desertion, will be deducted from the share of the profits of the company or organization to which the defaulter belongs. (Par. 17, G. O. 176, W. D., 1909.) 774J. Transfer of portion of company funds from old to new Coast Artillery company when organized. (Bull. 2, W. D., 1917.) 775. The loaning of any portion of a company fund to a regi- mental fund is irregular and is in conflict with A. R., 321, 1908 (324, 1910). (Secretary of War, Oct. 29, 1910; 14537, O. I. G.) 170 FTTHHS. 776. The loaning of money out of the company fund to an enlisted man of the company, the other members of the company guaranteeing to reimburse the amount in ease of loss, is highly improper, unseemly,, and not conducive to disciplina ! (Views of the Inspector General of the Army, concurred in by the Secre- tar of War, Mar; 6, 1911 ; 15015, O. I. G.) 777. The custodian of acompany fund may cash final state- ments without profit, and may retain a small portion until settle- ment by the paymaster; the balance to be transmitted to the soldier as soon as the actual status of the account is known. (M. P. D., 38.) 778. The company commander will keep an account of the company fund, which will be inspected by the post, regimental, battalion* or squadron commander at least once each quarter. (A. E., 332. Ai R. 332 amended by O. A* R. 25, 1913, requires list of property and cost of same. See A. R. 328 of 1913.) 7 79. The fund of the hospital, or of a detachment or band having a separate mess, is regarded as a company fund. (A. R., 331 ; M. M, D., 309. See A. R. 327 of 1913 ; M. M. D. 251 of 1916.) 780. Hospital fund* (A. R., 316^318, 320-824, 331, 332 ; M. M. D., 292, 307-322, 353, 365, 369, 593. See A. R. 327; 328, 1913 ; M. M. D. 248-262 of 1916.) 781. Moneys accruing to the fund of a detachment of the Hos- pital Corps, together with the proceeds; from the ration and savings account of the sick in hospital, and the commutation of rations paid to the surgeon conformably to A. R., 1234, belong to the hospital fund; (A. R., 331. See A. R. 327 of 1913 ; 1212 of 1913.) , 782. Under A. R., 328, 1908 (A. R., 331, 1910), the gross amounts of all money received by the hospital fund must > be entered in the fund account and properly accounted for. (Sec- retary of War, Jan. 17, 1911; 14875, O. I. G. See A. R. 327 of 1913.) 78S. The surgeon of a post or command, or the commanding officer of a general hospital or other sanitary formation) will keep, account for, and expend the hospital fund, according to the instructions of the Surgeon General, exclusively for the benefit of: the sick in hospital and of the enlisted men of the Hospital Corps and members of the Nurse Corps on duty there- in. (A. R., 1484. See A. R., 1462, of 1913.) 784. The War Department has no objection to allowing en- listed men of the Hospital Corps on duty in a hospital and FtJtfDS. 171 messing separately the privilege of purchasing food supplies from those purchased out of the hospital fund, from outside dealers, at cost price, provided the arrangement is properly Supervised ' and guarded; the sale tobe kept on the accounts of the hospital mess and the receipts properly accounted for on the statement of the hospital fund. ( Secretary of War, Sept. 25, 1911; 15240, O. I. G.) 785. Cows may be purchased from hospital fund upon author- ity of chief surgeons. (M. M. D., 316.) 786. The hospital gardener may be paid not exceeding $10 per month from the hospital fund, when authorized by chief sur- geon. (M. M. D., 314 ; M. M. D., 314, amended by 0. M. M. D., 4, 1912. See M. M. D., 1916, par. 255.) 787. Gratuities to hospital cooks and assistant cooks. (M. M. D., 314. See M. M. D., 255, of 1916.) 788. Purchase of ice from hospital fund. (M. M. D., 323. See M. M. D., 263, of 1916.) 788$. Payment of freight charges on hospital supplies pur- chased from hospital fund. (Dec. of Oomp. in Bull. 30, W. D., 1915.) 789. The purchase from the hospital fund of liquors (wines, ■beer, etc.), except for use of the sick in hospital, is prohibited. ., 1015.) . , ; , , 801. At Coast Artillery posts, each company in turn, except as otherwise provided for in G. O. 88, W. D,, 1907* will' furnish the entire enlisted strength of the post guard.. (G. O* 88, W. JX, 1907.) 802. Guard mounting, parade* and other ceremonies may be held at Coast Artillery posts after 1 o'clock p. m. ■■ . (G. 0. 13$, W.; D., 1911.) 803. Field Artillery troops are no longer exempt from post guard, police, and fatigue duty. (G. O; 179, W. D., 1907, rescinding A. R., 368, 1904, and M. G. D., 1,4, 1902.) 804. The strength of post guards, as far as practicable, will be made so as to insure, privates an interval of not less than six days between tours, or only one tour in seven days. When the number of available men at a post is not sufficient to fulfill this requirement, extra and special duty men should be regularly detailed for night guard duty, still performing their usual duties in the daytime. When it becomes necessary to, detail extra and special duty men for guard, a roster of such men containing a record of the guard duty performed by each will be kept by the sergeant major under supervision of tbe adjutant. (M. G. D., 27, amended by G. O. 210, W. D., 1910. See M. G. D. 21 of 1914.) 805. Officer of the day will visit the guard. *ind sentinels, at least once between 12 o'clock midnight and daylight, andi^wheii there is no officer of the guard, he will visit each relief at least once while it is on post. (M. G. D., 50. See M. G. D. 30 of 1914.) 806. Arsenals and armories are ^exempt from the require- ments of the second section of paragraph 55, Manual of Guard Duty, 1902, as amended by G. O. 189, W. D., 1906, directing the officer of the day to visit the guard and sentinels between 12 o'clock midnight and daylight. (Ordnance Orders, 24, 1906; 11152-A., O. I. G.) Nora— M. G. D., 55, of 1902, is same as M. G. D., 50, of 1908. M. G. D., 50, of 1908, is 30, of, 1914. 807. The commander of the guard will visit each relief at least once whileat is on post, and at least one of these visits will be made between 12 o'clock midnight and, daylight. (M, G. D., 64. SeeM.G.D., 41, of 1914.) ; . ,<..... 808i The detail of officers of the guard will be limited to the^ necessities of- the service and efficient instruction; inexperienced officers may be detailed as supernumerary , officers of the guard GUNS AND CARRIAGES. 175 for the purpose of instruction. (M. G. D., 23. See M. G. D., 18, of 1914.) 809. Orderlies for commanding officers shall be selected daily from the guard at guard mounting. * * * The unauthorized practice of detailing permanent orderlies has a tendency to estab- lish a very objectionable connection between orderly duties proper and other employments not purely of a military char- acter; this practice is-, therefore, prohibited. (Cir. 10, A. G. O., 1890.) 810. Sentences imposing tour& of guard duty are forbidden. (A. R., 980. See A. R., 964; of 1S13.) 811. By detachments of the Signal Corps. (Oir. 48, W. D., 1904.) 812. Sentries on duty at docks (Seacoast posts) are to be in- structed to report promptly any vessel that is about to anchor in the vicinity of military cables and to warn the master of such vessel that he is endangering the cables and is liable to prosecution if any damage is done. Additional sentries will not be posted for this purpose except when absolutely necessary. (G. O. 165, W. D., 1905. G. O. 165, W. D., 1905, amended by G. O. 20, W. D., 1913.) GUNS AND OAEBIAGES. 813. For batteries of Field Artillery. (W. D., G. O. 162, 1904; 131, 1907; 216, 1910; Ordnance pamphlets Nos. 1659, 1761, 1771.) 814. Distribution of load on 3-inch field carriage. (Cir. 8, W. : D., 1907.) ' 815. Kind of guns to be used in firing blank ammunition. (G. O. 22, W. D., 1911, par. 24. For Field Artillery, see G. O. 62, W. D., 1916 ; for Coast Artillery, see G. O. 6, W. D., 1917.) 816. Guns for machine-gun platoons. (G. O. 113, W. D., 1906; Ordnance pamphlet No. 1770.) ' Spare parts for repair of machine guns. (G. O. 50, W. D., 1913.) ; Straps for keeping gun on target. (Bull. 16, W. D., 1914.) 817. Precautions to he taken to avoid, after cessation -of- fir- ing, the possibility of a cartridge remaining in the barrel of the Maxim automatic machine gun, caliber .30, model of 1904, and its being discharged by the heat of the barrel. (G. 0. 99, W. D., 1910.) 818. Assembling- and mounting of guns aiid carriages in seacoast fortifications. (Cir. 19, A. G. O., 1898.) 176 QTINS AND CARRIAGES. 819. Numbering of guns and mortars at fixed batteries; (G. O. 51, W. D., 1906; D. R. C. A., 855.) 820. Inspection of seacoast guns during closed season. (See par. 106, ante.) 821. Rules for the inspection of guns, gun carriages, etc., turned over to the Artillery. (G. O. 65, A. G. O., 1901.) 822. Guns mounted on disappearing carriages will be kept habitually in the loading position, which is at an angle of eleva- tion of about 5°. Guns not mounted on disappearing carriages will be kept habitually at an angle of depression of about 5°. Mortars will be habitually elevated so that they will be par- allel to the piston rod with the breech cover left off. The trans- lating roller will be left in place. At posts where the sand blowis into the breech mechanism and at all posts during the cold season where snow and ice may collect and form around the breech mechanism, the mortar will be kept horizontal with the breech cover on. All seacoast guns will be kept habitually with breech and muzzle covers on when not in use. (Gir. 76, W. D., 1907; D. R. C. A. 860, 861.) 823. The firing of mortars at greater angles of elevation than 65° is not authorized. (Chief of Ordnance, Feb. 13, 1909; 12819, O. I. G.) 824. No cannon that may hereafter be mounted in a seacoast fortification will be fired by the Coast Artillery until the Artil- lery district commander has been notified in writing by the dis- trict armament officer that the cannon and its carriage have been proof -fired and are in condition for use. (G. O. 220, W. D., 1909.) 825. Precautions and responsibility for safety in firing guns : Coast Artillery (D. R. C. A., 647-658, 684) ; Field Artillery (G. O. 46, W. D., 1911, par. 33) .; with blank ammunition (G. O. 22, W. D., 1911, par. 24). Breech blocks of guns and mortars to be dismounted, and ex- amined before C. A. target practice firing. (Letter A. G. 0„ June 2, 1913, in G. O. 18, E. D. 1913.) See G. O. 41, W. D., 1913, and G. O. 6, W. D., 1917. 826. Danger zones of ricochets from seacoast guns with refer- ence to safety of vessels. (Art. Bull. No. 65, serial No. 76, Oct. 19, 1909.) 827. Electric circuits used on seacoast gun carriages. (W, D., G. O. 194, 1906 ; 94, 1907 ; 70, 1909. G. O. 194, W. p., 1906, superseded by G. O. 1, W. D., 1913. See 21st supplement to mimeo. No. 50 (serial 501) Eng. Dept. for division of wiring GUNS AND CARRIAGES. 177 guns and mortar carriages between Ord. and Bng. Depts. G. O. 1, W. D., 1913, amended by G. O. 68, W. D., 1913.) 828. Computations for elevation scales for seacoast guns. (W. D. Oirs. 7, 1906, 23, 1907.) 829. Instructions for adjusting gas-fcheck pads for all calibers and models of guns. (Cir. 46, A. G. O., 1902.) 830. Instructions for adjusting the safety attachment to 4.7- inch and 6-inch Armstrong rapid-fire guns. (Cir. 59, A. G. O., 1902.) 831. Instructions for pulling obturating friction primers. (Cir. 47, A. G. O., 1902 ; D. R. C. A., 347-352.) 832. Terms batteries " in service," " out of service," " in commission," and "out of commission" defined. (D. R. C. A., 832.) 833. Care of seacoast guns and carriages. (D. R. C. A., 599, 833, 834, 856-876.) 834. All disappearing guns in commission shall be tripped at least once each week. All guns in commission shall be elevated and depressed between limits at least once each week. All carriages in commission shall be traversed between stops once each week. Guns and carriages out of commission shall be tripped, elevated, depressed, and traversed at least once each month. (D. R. C. A., 834.) 835. Instructions for the care and cleaning of recoil cylin- ders. (D. R. C. A., 849, 862, 869.) 836. Firing mechanisms should not be left on any gun or mortar out of service, but should be kept dismantled in the box provided for the purpose. All parts must be kept oiled and entirely free from dust. (D. R. C. A., 876.) 837. The breechblocks of 10-inch and 12-inch breech-loading rifles, model 1888, mounted on barbette carriages, should not be opened when the gun has an elevation of more than 1°. * * * Neither of these guns should be elevated or depressed while the breech is open. (D. R. C. A., 875.) 838. Instructions relative to the adjustment of the friction devices of the elevating mechanisms of seacoast carriages, with table showing maximum allowable weight and where weight may be applied. (Cir. 13, W. D., 1910; par. V, G. O. 3, W. D., 1912; see G. O. 63, W. D., 1914.) 839. Instructions as to the use of oil on guns and carriages, kinds of oil, etc. (Cir. 29, W. D., 1910; D. R. C. A., 848.) 11209—17 12 178 GUNS AND CARRIAGES. 840. Methods for making repairs and alterations to seacoast guns and carriages and their accessories, implements, and equip- ments, and to instruments of the flrevcontrol system issued by the Ordnance Department. (G. O. 62, W. D., 1908, Par. IV, sec. 23; A. R., 1559-1561. See* A. R., 1537-1539.) 841. Inspection and repair of ordnance materiel issued for the instruction of Coast Artillery organizations of the Organized Militia. (G. O. 75, W. D., 1911.) 842. Inspection, repair, and alteration of mobile artillery materiel by the Ordnance Department : In the different military departments. (G. O. 9, 116, 168, W. D., 1911.) Issued to the Organized Militia. (G. O. 225, W. D., 1910; G. O. 116, W. D., 1911; G. O. 225, W. D„ 1910, amended by G. O. 3, W. D., 1912; G. O. 27, W. D., 1913, supersedes G. O. 225, 1910, and its amend- ments; G. O. 9, W. D., 1911, superseded by G. O. 28, W. D., 1913 ; latter amended by G. O. 46, W. D., 1913 ; latter by G. O. 11, W. D, 1916.) 843. Care of ammunition service apparatus for seasoast guns. (D. R. C. A., 835, 836.) 844. Instructions for the general maintenance of 10-inch and 12-inch ponder hoists, type A, model 1910. (3d Supp. to Mimeo. No. 137, serial No. 486, Eng. Dept., July 7, 1911.) 845. Painting of seacoast guns and carriages. (D. R. C. A., 851, 852.) 846. Name and direction plates and trunnion brackets for telescopic sights shall not be removed while painting guns and carriages. Sight brackets shall not be painted. Name and direction plates are painted, but the raised surfaces of the letters and figures must be kept polished. (D. R. C. A., 852.) 847. Instructions for the removal of old paint from guns and carriages. (Cir. 56, A. G. O., 1902; D. R. C. A., 854.) 848. Mortars are raised from their trunnion beds at least once every two years, or more frequently if necessary, and trun- nion beds cleaned thoroughly, including the oil grooves in the trunnion-bed liners. (D. R. C. A., 863.) 849. Once every two years mortars shall be dismounted, the carriage cleaned and overhauled, and the old paint removed from the counter-recoil springs, which are given two coats of new paint. The springs on the right spring bolt are placed on the left spring bolt and the springs on the two inside bolts interchanged in reassembling. (D. R. C. A., 864.) 850. Method of removing paint from the counter-recoil springs of mortar carriages. (Cir. 45, W. D., 1906; D. R. C. A., 868.) HOLIDAYS. 179 851. Painting (splashing) of barbette guns and carriages (to conform in general hue to that of the surrounding landscape. (Mimeo No. 133, serial No. 471, Eng. Dept, Aug. 2, 1910.) 852. Pent houses will not be provided for shelter for sea- coast Artillery. The deterioration of Artillery matgriel must be prevented by the unremitting care and watchfulness of the officers and troops to whom the use and care of the modern armaments are confided. (Cir. 8, A. G. O., 1901.) 853. Specially shaped paulins for the winter protection of seacoast guns and carriages at fortifications on the Atlantic coast, north of the fortieth parallel of latitude, will be pro- vided by the Ordnance Department upon requisition, except for 12-lnch mortars and their mounts, which will not be provided until the completion of the tests now in progress. Paulins for other fortifications than those named above or for other pur- poses will be provided only in special cases of extreme neces- sity, which should be fully explained in each instance. (G. O. 8, W. D., 1907 ; D. R. C. A., 888.) 854. Prevention of loss by theft of hand counterweights of disappearing carriages. (Cir. 28, W. D., 1906.) 855. Care of armament at Coast Artillery subposts by care- taker detachments. (Cir. 65, W. D., 1906; D. ft. C. A., 890- 898; Cir. 65, W. D.. 1906, superseded by G. O. 83, W. D., 1913.) 856. Transfer of guns, carriages, and range finders, or other ordnance material permanently emplaced, will not be made without- authority from the Secretary of War. (G. O. 62, W. D., 1908, par. IV, sec. 21.) 857. The habitual place of storage of machine guns issued to Coast Artillery posts is in the galleries of batteries, for which purpose they may, when it is necessary, be dismounted. If the dampness of any particular batteries make the removal of ma- chine guns from them necessary, they should be stored at other places where shelter may be available, as convenient as possible to the batteries to which they are assigned. (Chief of Artil- lery, approved by Secretary of War, Jan. 2, 1908 ; Cir. 1, Dept. Gulf, 1908; Mimeo. No. 107, serial 384, Eng. Dept., May 27, 1908.) HOLIDAYS. 858. The days that are declared legal holidays by the Federal Government are: New Year's Day (January 1), Washington's Birthday (February 22), Memorial Day (May 30), Independ- ence Day (July 4), Labor Day (first Monday in September), 180 HONORS TO THE FLAG. Thanksgiving Day (day designated by the President for na- tional thanksgiving), and Christmas Day (December 25). (Oir. 41, W. D., 1908.) 859. Whenever any day set apart as a legal holiday within the District of Columbia shall fall on the first day of the week, commonly called Sunday, then and in such event the day next succeeding shall be a holiday within the District of Columbia. (Act Dec. 20, 1881 ; 22 Stat. L., 1.) 860. It is hereby ordered that all offices of the Government, arsenals, navy yards, and stations, and other Government estab- lishments shall, when the 1st day of January, the 22d day of February, the 30th day of May, the 4th day of July, and the 25th day of December, fall on the first day of the week, commonly called Sunday, be closed to public business on the following Monday and that all employees in the public service, wherever employed, who would be excused from work on the above-named days be excused on the following Monday when said days fall on the first day of the week, commonly called Sunday, except- ing that where a State law fixes for a holiday another day than the Monday following such legal holiday, the Government offices and other Government establishments situated in such States shall close, and employees in the public service shall be ex- cused on that day which is in conformity to State law. (Ex- ecutive Order, published in Cir. 31, W. D., 1909.) 86.. 1913 : also Bull. 6, W. D., 1915 ; also A. B. 5, 1913.) PHILIPPINE SCOUTS. 1013. Organization of companies, squadrons, and battalions of Philippine Scouts authorized. (Act Feb. 2, 1901; 31 Stat. L., 757 ; G. O. 9, A. G. O., 1901, pp. 14, 15. See Par. Ill, G. O. 41, W. D., 1916.) 1014. Battalions authorized: First (G. O. 59, 181, W. D., 1904) ; Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh (G. O. 32, W. D., 1905) ; Eighth (G. O. 147, W. D., 1905) ; Ninth (G. O. 172, W. D., 1908) ; Tenth and Eleventh (G. O. 201, W. D., 1908) ; Twelfth (G. O. 243, W. D., 1909). • Thirteenth Battalion authorized. (G. O. 25, W. D., 1914.) 1015. Volunteer bands. (G. O. 8, W. D., 1908; par. 69, G. O. 1. Phil. Div., 1909, amended by G. O. 71, Phil. Div., 1909.) 1016. Strength of companies. (G. O. 8, W. D., 1908; G, O. 1, Phil. Div., 1909, par. 57 ; G. O. 8, W. D., 1908, par. 1, rescinded and substituted by G. O. 41, W. D., 1916.) Battalion headquarters companies. (G. O. 41, W. D., 1916.) 1017. Office of captain in the Philippine Scouts created. (Act May 16, 1908, 35 Stat. L., 163; G. O. 91, W. D., 1908.) 1018. Pay and allowances of first and second lieutenants of, appointed from natives of the Philippine Islands. (G. O. 67, W. D., 1907.) 1019. Who are eligible for appointment as officers in the Philippine Scouts. (G. O. 217, W, D., 1909.) See par. 600, ante. 1020. Competitive tests of noncommissioned officers for ap- pointment as commissioned officers of Philippine Scouts. (Cir. 36, W. D., 1908.) Retirement of officers of Philippine Scouts. (Bull. 1, W. D., 1914.) 1021. Pay of enlisted men. (G. O. 236, W. D., 1909.) Not to exceed three privates in each Philippine Scout company may be employed on special sanitary work with additional pay of $1.20 gold per month. (W. D., G. O. 8, 1908 ; 236, 1909 ; cable- gram A. G. O., June 13, 1910; 15328, O. I. G.) Additional pay for marksmanship. (M. P. D., 781.) Additional pay for marksmanship. (G. O. 67, W. D., 1915.) New pay table for Philippine Scout enlisted men. (G. O. 41, W. D., 1916.) 204 PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS. 1022. Filipino ration. (A. R. 1223; 1226, sec. 4; 1228; 1242; 1243.) In time of war when Philippine Scouts are serving be- yond the advance depots they will be subsisted the same as are regular troops. (A. R., 1223.) The haversack ration is not prescribed for Philippine Scouts in time of peace. (Mem. of Chief of Staff, approved by the Scy. War, Aug. 25, 1910 ; 14067. O. I. G. See A. R., 1202, 1207, 1220, 1221, of 1913.) 1023. Clothing allowance of enlisted men. (6. O. 67, W. D., 1911 ; G. O. 67, W. D., 1911, substituted by Cir. 10, Q. M. G. O.. 1912. Latter amended by Cir. 6, O. C. Q. M. C, 1912. See Cir. 17, O. C. Q. M. C, 1913, amending Cir. 11, O. C. Q. M. C, 1913.) 1024. Articles of clothing prescribed for issue to enlisted men of Philippine Scouts. (Par. 62, G. O. 1, Phil. Div., 1909, amended by G. O. 1, Phil. Div., 1910.) 1025. Arms and equipments. (Pars. 64 and 64J, G. O. 1, Phil. Div., 1909, amended by G. O. 1, Phil. Div., 1910; par. 65. G. O. 1, Phil. Div., 1909, amended by G. O. 20, 79, Phil. Div., 1910.) PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS AND TESTS OF OFITCEBS. 1026. All officers of the active list of the Army who are on a duty status will keep themselves at all times in fit physical condition to perform active duty with troops under war condi- tions ; duties of post and department commanders in this con- nection. (Par. 1, G. O. 148, W. D., 1910.) 1027. Physical condition of officers of the line who come up for examination for promotion to the grade of field officer, to be actually tested for skill and endurance in riding. (Executive Order, May 13, 1907 ; G. O. 181, W. D., 1907 ; par. 12, G. O. 192, W. D., 1909. See G. O. 198, W. D., 1907. G. O. 192, 1909, super- seded by G. O. 14, 1912.) 1028. Test of physical condition and skill in horsemanship of all field officers to be made under the personal supervision of the several department commanders when making their annual inspections. (Executive order, May 13, 1907 ; G. O. 181, W. D., 1907.) Also see par. 82, ante. See Par. IV, G. O. 19, W. D., 1912, for annual riding test of Cavalry and Field Artillery offi- cers. Par. IV, G. O. 19, 1912, superseded by Par. Ill, G. O. 48, W. D., 1913, as to annual 3-mile ride for Cavalry and Field Artillery officers. 1029. Executive order of December 2, 1907, requiring annual tests to determine the fitness of all field officers for active opera- POST BAKERIES. 205 tions, and annual reports setting forth whether junior officers are physically qualified for active operations. (G. O. 240, W. D., 1907.) 1030. War Department instructions to carry into effect the Executive order of December 2, 1907, covering riding and march- ing tests and physical examinations. (G. O. 148, W. D., 1910.) See par. 1, G. O. 16, W. D., 1912, excusing certain graduates of the Mounted Service School from taking the 90-mile riding test. G. O. 148, W. D., 1910, amended by G. O. 72, W. D., 1913, as to -exemption of field officers who are 60 years or over, etc. Ex- emption over 60 years rescinded by G. O. 77, W. D., 1914, except in case of field officers of permanent staff corps. G. O. 148, W. D., 1910, further extended to include officers of the Medical Reserve Corps. (G. O. 23, W. D., 1916.) 1081. General officers will not be required to undergo the physical examination prescribed in paragraph 2, G. O. 148, W. D., 1910. (Par. 3, G. O. 148, W. D., 1910.) 1032. What officers of the permanent staff corps and depart- ments may be excused from taking the physical test prescribed hy G. O. 148, W. D., 1910. (Par. 6, G. O. 148, W. D., 1910.) All such officers below the grade of brigadier general shall take the prescribed physical examination. (Par. 6, G. O. 148, W. D.. 1910 ; par. 6, G. O. 148, W. D., 1910, amended by G. O. 72, W. D.. 1913. See G. O. 77, W. D., 1914.) 1033. Each case in which exemption is requested under para- graph 6, G. O. 148, W. D., 1910, will be considered each year on its merits. (W. D. dec. published in Cir. 30, office of the Chief of Engineers, 1910; 11670-S, O. I. G.) 1034. Side arms will not be worn while taking tests. (G. O. 148, W. D., 1909, par. 5.) 1035. Use of private mounts in taking the riding tests. (Cirs. 57, 59, W. D„ 1909.) POST BAKEBIKS. 1036. At all permanent posts a suitable building, including the plumbing, heating, and lighting fixtures used therein, will be provided by the Quartermaster's Department for baking bread. (A. R., 335; Cir. 29, W. D., 1906.) A. R. 335 rescinded and substituted by A. R. 12224 ; G. 0. 171, W. D., 1911. 1037. Bake ovens and apparatus pertaining thereto will be provided by the Subsistence Department. (A. R. 335.) For bakery equipment furnished by the Subsistence Department for 206 POST BAKERIES. various sized posts, see M. S. D., 262. A. R. 335 rescinded and substituted by A. R. 1222J ; G. O. 171, W. D., 1911. 1038. Bread will be baked in post bakeries when practicable. The baking of bread by companies at posts is expressly for- bidden. (A. R., 335, 340; A. R., 335 and 340 rescinded by G. O. 171, W. D., 1911. See A. R., 1222J ; G. O. 171, W. D., 1911.) 1039. The provisions of A. R., 336, 1904 (A R., 340, 1910), forbidding the baking of bread by companies at posts, is in- tended to apply only to the bakery bread of loaves baked at the post bakery for issue to troops and is not intended to prevent organizations from baking other kinds of bread, such as biscuits, rolls, muffins, and corn bread, for their own use. (Cir. 33, W. D., 1908. A. R., 340, 1910, rescinded by G. O. 171, W. D., 1911. See A. R„ 1222^; G. O. 171, W. D., 1911.) 1040. The making of pies and cakes is not the work of the bakery, but pertains to the company mess or post exchange. (Secretary of War, Aug. 13, 1909; 13550, O. I. G.) 1041. Bread will be baked in one and two pound loaves; it will be sold to officers and those entitled to rations on charge sales at the price of the flour in the commissary. Bread sold to others will be sold at the price fixed by the post council and paid for at the time of delivery. (Par. 4, Cir. 25, W. D., 1910 ; A. R., 327. See A. R., 1222J ; G. O. 171, W. D.,- 1911 ; A. R., 327, of 1910, rescinded by new A. R.) 1041J. Field bread: Recipes, weight, etc. (Cir. 16, Q. M. G. O., 1914.) 1042. Post bakeries are authorized to sell bread to post ex- changes on charge sales, to be paid for within the calendar month in which the sales are made. (Secretary of War, July 9, 1910 ; 14383, O. I. G. See A. R., 1263, amended by G. O. 171, W. D., 1911.) 1043. Bread will be sold by the bakery only. (A. R., 327. A. R., 327 rescinded, G. O. 171, W. D., 1911. See A. R., 1222J, G. O., 171, W. D., 1911.) 1044. Paragraph 56, Manual for Army Bakers, indicates that approximately 100 pounds of flour will, with the other ingredi- ents, produce 144 pounds of bread. 1045. The authorized weight of bread is based on its weight when 24 hours old. (Cir. 3, A. G. O., 1889. See G. O. 9, Eastern Div., 1912.) 1046. Bakery accountability system. (Par. 4, Cir. 25, W. D., 1910. See A. R., 1222J, G. O. 171, W. D., 1911.) POST COMMANDER. 207 1047. When enlisted men or others entitled to rations are allowed to mess separately from companies or organizations they will not be required to purchase bread from the bakery, but they will not be entitled to any share of the bakery profits. (A. R., 327. A. R, 327 rescinded, 6. O. 171, W. D., 1911 ; A. R. 1222$, G. O. 171, W. D., 1911.) 1048. The post bakery should be scrupulously neat. On ac- count of the nature of their work, bakers must bathe daily, making a complete change of underclothing. (M. A. B., 91.) 1049. An annual allowance of six scrubbing brushes and four mops is authorized for issue to each bakery by the Quarter- master's Department. (A. R., 1197. See A. R., 1181, of 1913.) POST COMMANDER. 1050. Duties of, in regard to drills and instruction, the pres- ervation and care of public property, the enforcement of regu- lations, the proper condition of quarters and defenses ; monthly inspection of the command, and frequent personal examination of the accounts of officers in charge of funds. (A. R., 203, 246, 329, 332, 669, 762. A. R., 329 rescinded by G. O. 171, W. D., 1911 ; A. R., 246 rescinded by C. A. R., 26, 1913. See A. R., 203, 328, 658, 751, of 1913.) Duty as to locating of defense works, bridges, roads, etc., within the territorial limits of his jurisdiction, etc. (G. O. 11, W. D., 1915.) 1051. To exercise constant and direct personal supervision over the practical and theoretical instruction of the command. (G. O. 195, W. D., 1910.) 1052. To dispose of matters of routine as far as practicable by personal interviews with the individuals concerned at such hours as will least interfere with the instruction of the com- mand. (G. O., 195., W. D., 1910.) 1053. General officers commanding posts will leave the de- tails of administration to subordinate commanders as far as practicable. (A. R., 203 ; A. R., 203 amended by C. A. R., 26, of 1913.) 1054. To make telegraphic reports of the death of an officer. (A. R., 83.) 1055-. Must sign and fully authenticate the consolidated morning report of the condition of his command every morning. (Cir. 3, A. G. O., 1886 ; G. O. 194, W. D., 1909, p. 5.) 208 POST COMMANDER. 1056. Will exercise a rigid supervision and economy in the care and preservation of tableware and kitchen utensils. (A. R., 1194. See A. R., 1178, of 1913.) 1057. Pecuniary responsibility in issue of orders which may cause expenditure of money. (A. R., 664, 665. See A. R., 653, 654, of 1913.) 1058. Responsibility in approving proceedings of councils of administration. (A. R., 320.) 1059. To inspect ambulances, litters, and other appliances for transporting the wounded at each monthly inspection and see that they are completely equipped. When practicable, the am- bulance fully equipped for service will be presented for inspec- tion, with the animals attached. (A. R., 1455. See A. R., 1432, of 1913.) 1060. To inspect and report upon new construction turned over by constructing quartermasters. (See par. 631, ante. See G. 0. 2, W. D., 1914, with reference to post commander's duties as to construction work.) 1061. To make, with the quartermaster, an annual inspection of all public buildings at the post. (A. R., 1028. See A. R., 1028, amended by G. O. 173, W. D., 1911 ; A. R., 1012, of 1913.) 1062. To see that accountable officer for quartermaster's sup- plies makes, in person, at least once each year, a complete and accurate inventory of such property, except that held on memo- randum receipts. (A. R., 1110.) To require an inventory of sub- sistence stores to be made during the last week of each month. (M. S. D., 40. See A. R., 1094, of 1913.) 1063. Responsible for the security of all public property at post. (A. R., 669. See A. R., 658, of 1913. ) 1064. It is the duty of commanding officers to enforce rigid economy in public expenditures and to correct all' irregularity and extravagance which they may discover ; to see that disburse- ments are economically made; to scrutinize carefully all con- tracts and vouchers for disbursements, and to guard the public interests in every particular. (A. R., 762. See A. R., 751, of 1913.) 1065. To give personal attention to the management of the ice machine and take care that expenses of every kind incident to its operation are limited to actual requirements, and that waste or unauthorized issues of ice are prevented. (Q. M. M., 456.) 1066. To carefully supervise the duties of the post commis- sary and not permit him to devolve them in any degree upon the POST COMMANDER. 809 commissary sergeant. (Cir. 23, W. D., 1909. Cir. 23, W. D., 3909, superseded by G. O. 46, W. D., 1914.) 1067. To regulate sales and delivery of subsistence supplies. (A. R„ 1269. See A. R., 1247, of 1913.) 1068. To retain the telegraphic code in his custody, and is responsible for the " key " and its proper use. Department commanders, through code messages to post commanders, are required to test the use of the code from time to time, particu- larly when post commanders are changed. (Cir. 8. A. G. O., 1892.) 1069. To ascertain which of his subordinates are drawing additional pay for furnishing their own mounts for use in the Government service and are having said mounts maintained at Government expense ; to satisfy himself by personal inspection, inquiry, examination of evidence, or actual test that such mounts are suitable; that is, such as to enable said officers to perform their mounted duty properly in garrison or in the field (at least one mount should be of good appearance, equaling in general qualifications the type supplied by the Government for the duty in question ; the second mount may be a smaller horse of the polo type) ; should he find them not suitable, he. shall so inform the officer, and in case the deficiency is not remedied within a month shall report the facts to The Adjutant General of the Army, to the end that any additional pay drawn by the officer after the date of said report may be stopped against him, and shall give directions that the maintenance of the said mount or mounts at Government expense shall cease on and after the same date. (G. O. 125, W. D., 1908.) Suitable mount described. (G. O. 29, W. D., 1911.) 1070. Commanding officers will inspect and verify the arms, service uniforms, and field equipments of officers and enlisted men as often as they may deem necessary to assure themselves that all members of their commands are prepared to take the field upon short notice, fully equipped and uniformed. (U. R., 36.) 1071. Post commanders, and regimental and separate bat- talion commanders at posts commanded by general officers, will keep themselves informed by frequent inspections as to the state of the equipments of each organization of their commands, and will scrutinize requisitions carefully before acting on them. (Cir. 87. W. D., 1907. See also par. 2, G. O. 25, W. D., 1912.) 11209—17 14 210 POST EXCHANGE. 1072. Commanding officers will be held responsible that all officers and men have the prescribed uniforms, arms, and equip- ments, and that they wear them in accordance with the tables of occasions. (G. O. 47, W. D., 1911 ; U. R., 36. ) POST EXCHANGE. 1073. Post-exchange regulations are published in G. O. 176, W. D., 1909, the following paragraphs of which have been amended or modified : Paragraph 10, page 12, by G. 0. 113, W. D., 1910. Paragraph 11, page 13, by G. 0. 128, W. D., 1910. Paragraph 14, clause (c), section 2, page 15, by G. O. 201. W. D., 1909. Paragraph 16, by Circular 18, W. D., 1910, as to payment of telegraphic expenses. Paragraph 17, by G. O. 109, W. D., 1911. See new P. E. R. of 1916. Distribution of profits, post exchange basis. (15200-A, O. I. G.) Distribution of profits, post exchange, engineer detachment, Military Academy. (Bull. 20, W. D., 1912.) Donation or dividend to a detachment before its becoming a member. (15200-A, O. I. G.) Withdrawal of members from ; appraisal of shares and par- ticipation in profits. (Bull. 20, W. D., 1912.) 1074. The exchange officer is in charge of the exchange and is responsible for its management. He should be fully in sympathy with the purposes of the exchange, should be a good and close buyer, and possess the business qualifications neces- sary to the success of the exchange. He should take every pre- caution to have an honest steward and attendants, frequently checking their accounts in person. As custodian of funds be- longing to enlisted men he should attend to all cash transactions in person, keeping the cashbook himself. No employee should have access to the cash of the exchange after it is turned over to the exchange officer. (Par. 3, G. O. 176, W. D., 1909. See new P. E. R. of 1916.) 1075. It is not the intent of paragraph 3, page 9, G. O. 176, W. D., 1909 ("As custodian of funds belonging to enlisted men the exchange officer should attend to all cash transactions in person, keeping the cashbook himself"), that the exchange officer should attend to the current cash transactions of the day POST EXCHANGE. 211 at the exchange, but that he should, at the close of each day's business, check up the steward's daily report of cash and cou- pons received, and, after verification, enter these data in the cashbook, as well as all other transactions involving cash re- ceipts and expenditures, and deposit cash on hand in his safe. A file of the exchange steward's daily report should be kept to support the cash record. (Views of Inspector General of the Army, approved by the Secretary of War, Dec. 17, 1910 ; 14612, O. I. G. See new P. E. R. of 1916.) Loss of funds through negligence of post exchange officer. (Op. J.' A. G, Bull. 18, W. D., 1916.) 1076. Binding together and filing the daily reports of the ex- change steward in lieu of a cashbook is not considered a com- pliance with the requirements of paragraph 14, G. O. 176, W. D., 1909. A cashbook will be kept. (Secretary of War, Apr. 29, 1910; 14052, O. I. G. See new P. E. R., of 1916.) 1077. Funds of a post exchange, although not public moneys within the meaning of sections 5488, 5490, and 5492, Revised Statutes, are intrusted to officers of the Army in their official capacity, and their misapplication is punishable under the Articles of War. (G. O. 11, A. G. O., 1892; G. O. 176, W. D., 1909, p. 7. See new P. E. R. of 1916.) Loss of funds of post exchange — responsibility of council and exchange officer. (Bull. 9, W. D., 1915.) 1077*. See new P. E. R., of 1916. Transfer of stock of post exchange to new C. A. C. companies when organized. (Bull. 2, W. D., 1917, p. 2.) 1078. When practicable, funds of a post exchange not re- quired for immediate use should be deposited in bank. De- posits will be made to indicate clearly they are exchange and not personal funds. (G. O. 11, A. G. O., 1892 ; G. O. 176, W. D., 1909, p. 7. See new P. E. R. of 1916.) 1079. For an officer in charge of a post exchange to lend its money to anyone would be a gross breach of trust. (G. O. 11. A. G. O., 1892 ; G. O. 176, W. D., 1909, p. 7. See new P. E. R. of 1916.) 1080. The payment or receipt of interest on amounts due a post exchange by organizations or on amounts due organizations by a post exchange on account of indebtedness arising from the acquisition or relinquishment of shares in the post exchange is not permissible under the regulations governing post ex- changes. (G. O. 98, W. T>., 1911.) 212 POST EXCHANGE. 1081. There is no authority for the employment of an expert (civilian accountant) to audit the accounts of a post exchange. The regulations require that the examination of the accounts of the exchange officer shall be made by the exchange council. (Inspector General of the Army, concurred in by the Secretary of War, Mar. 27, 1908; 12323, O. I. G.) 1081J. Use of automobiles by post exchanges. (Bull. 29, W. D., 1916, p. 1.) 1082. Keeping an open money account with individuals against which checks may be drawn is not a proper feature of an exchange, and is forbidden. (Par. 10, G. O. 176, W. D., 1909. See new P. E. R. of 1916.) 1083. Under paragraph 17, G. O. 176, W. D., 1909, it is within the province of the department [now division] commander to decide whether the legitimate expenses of a baseball team visit- ing a post shall be paid out of the post exchange profits. (W. D. dec, June 19, 1911; 15267, O. I. G. See new P. E. R. of 1916.) 1084. In a case where a Coast Artillery volunteer band fund was receiving an amount of the post exchange profits in excess of 10 per cent of the declared dividends, the War Department decided, July 11, 1911, that the last sentence of section (6), paragraph 17, G. O. 176, W. D., 1909, can clearly be held to include the expenditure in question, provided it has the ap- proval of the division commander. (15052, O. I. G. See new P. E. R. of 1916.) 1085. While a post exchange is responsible for its bona fide purchases, it is without authority to bind the United States in any form of contractual undertaking. (Op. of J. A. G., con- curred in by Secretary of War, Nov. 2, 1909; 13709, O. I. G.) Settlement of disputes between exchanges and creditors. (Bull. 9, W. D., 1917, p. 10.) 1086. A post exchange is not authorized to collect a tax on dogs. (W. D. dec, Oct. 1, 1910; 14574, O. I. G.) 1087. In case where the post exchange steward was bonded for $2,000, and the cost of bonding ($10 per annum) paid out of the exchange funds, the War Department decided, October 18, 1910, that if deemed advisable by the post council to bond him it is a detail of management which properly belongs to post authorities. (14515-A, O. I. G.) 1088. It is highly improper for a post exchange officer to re- ceive compensation from the post exchange fund for his service as such. (Secretary of War, Aug. 8, 1911; 15133, O. I. G.) POST EXCHANGE. 313 1089. The post exchange is entitled to be paid its indebted- ness against a soldier, because it is an individual within the meaning of the exemption contained in section 4818, Revised Statutes. (G. O. 138, W. D., 1910.) Indebtedness of soldiers attached to an organization who desert. (15200-A, O. I. G.) Responsibility for money collected at pay table and due to an exchange. (Bull. 13, W. D., 1912, p. 10.) Liability of a soldier's deposits for indebtedness to post ex- changes. (Bull. 13, W. D., p. 6, 1916.) See XXI Comptroller, 109-116, as to indebtedness of a de- serter. Shortages in collections turned in by officers to the post ex- change are proper charges against the officers making the col- lections. (Op. J. A. G., Feb. 24, 1913, approved Feb. 26, 1913; 40-B, O. I. G.) See new P. E. R. of 1916. 1090. Exchange features. — An exchange doing its full work should embrace the following sections: (a) A well-stocked gen- eral store in which such goods are kept as are usually required at military posts, including tickets to approved entertainments ; (6) a well-kept restaurant supplied with as great a variety of viands as circumstances permit, such as tea, coffee, cocoa, non- alcoholic drinks, soup, fish, cooked and canned meats, sand- wiches, pastries, etc.; (c) reading and recreation rooms, sup- plied with books, periodicals, and other reading matter, billiard and pool tables, bowling alley, and facilities for other proper indoor games; (d) a well-equipped gymnasium, possessing also the requisite paraphernalia for outdoor althletics, sports, and games, such as baseball, football, tennis, cricket, polo, golf, etc. ; (e) barber shop, laundry, tailor shop, and shoe-repair shop. No other features than those enumerated will be added to the business of an exchange without the authority of the War De- partment. (Par. 10, G. O. 176, W. D., 1909, amended by G. O. 113, W. D., 1910. See new P. E. R. of 1916.) 1091. Under the provisions of the post exchange regulations, as published in General Orders, No. 176, War Department, August 14, 1909, a post exchange is not authorized to act as agent for a private laundry. (Cir. 81, W. D., 1909; 13532, 13947. O. I. G. See new P. E. R. of 1916.) 1092. There appears no provision forbidding the carrying of such goods as bicycles, shoes, collars, and cuffs on consign- ment. This method permits the sale of such articles at a more reasonable price, and necessitates the employment of smaller 214 POST EXCHANGE. capital to operate the exchange. Since, as reported by the post commander, this is done without any liability to the post ex- change, it is not thought that it should be forbidden. (Memo, report of Chief of Staff, approved by the Secretary of War, Oct. 12, 1910; 14459-B, O. I. G.) 1093. The coupon-book system of extending credit to enlisted men will be used by all exchanges conducted at posts where more than two organizations are stationed, except at temporary sta- tions and at places where conditions of service have made it impracticable to procure the coupon books. (Par. 13, G. O. 176, W. D., 1909.) A band is an organization. (14832, O. I. G. ; see new P. B. R. of 1916.) 1094. When practicable, one or more cash registers, pur- chased from the exchange funds, should be used in the ex- change. (G. O. 176, W. D., 1909, p. 27. See new P. E. R. of 1916.) 1095. The Subsistence Department is authorized to sell to the exchange at Cust price any of the articles composing the ration and such other articles as may be on hand for sale. But in reselling such goods in small quantities, except meat, no profit will be charged by the exchange beyond the fractions of cents that are necessary in making change. (G. O. 176, W. D., 1909, par. 11. See new P. E. R. of 1916.) 1096. There is no provision of regulations under which .prop- erty for a post exchange can be shipped on a Government bill of lading at public expense. Property purchased from firms in the United States by post exchanges in the Philippine Islands, if shipped without expense to the Government, in care of Depot Quartermaster, San Francisco, Cal., will be forwarded to Manila via Army transports. (Q. M. G., Feb. 17, 1908, published in Cir. 7, Phil. Div., 1908.) 1097. Occasional services to the Government by post ex- changes, when authorized, etc. (G. O. 253, W. D., 1907.) Contracting with the Government to furnish electric light. (Bull. 23, W. D., 1913.) 1098. Use by a post exchange of penalty envelopes in re- turning tobacco tags to a tobacco firm for premiums is unau- thorized. (W. D. dec, May 2, 1910, 14180, O. I. G.) 1099. Use by a post exchange of penalty envelopes in con- ducting a class of business not enumerated in paragraph 10, page 12, G. O. 176, W. D., 1909, and for which no authority was obtained from the War Department, is unauthorized. (W. D. dec, Apr. 12. 1910 ; 13914, O. I. G. See also " Decisions," p. 7, PRESENTS. 215 G. O. 176, W. D., 1909. See P. B. R. of 1916 and A. R. 834-835 of 1913.) 1100. Information on the subject of " intoxicating liquors," duties of local commanders when the prohibition law is evaded or violated, policy of War Department, etc., (Memo, report of Asst. to Chief of Staff, approved by the Acting Secretary of War May 13, 1908 ; 12328, O. I. G. Copies furnished inspectors gen- eral. ) Sale of liquor (Bull. 18, W. D., 1913) "Army Brew" and " Soldiers' Delight" (G. O. 58, W. D„ 1913.) Original prohibi- tion law. (Stat. L. 31, 758.) 1101. Anticanteen legislation to have a fair trial. (Cir. 8, W. D., 1905.) 1102. There is no legal objection to the establishment of more than one exchange at the same military post. (Op. J. A. G., Oct. 11, 1910; 14564, O. I. G.) 1103. Membership in the post exchange is not obligatory on the units which go to form a garrison. (P. 8, G. O. 176, W. D., 1909 ; 12409, O. I. G. See new P. E. R. of 1916.) 1103J. Not to pay internal-revenue tax, but to use revenue stamps on perfumeries, etc. (Bull. 1, W. D., 1915. See new P. E. R. of 1916.) 1104. A post exchange is not entitled to the issue of corn brooms and mops. (Cir. 81, W. D., 1908.) 1105. Company exchanges are prohibited. (G. O. 165, W. D., 1906.) See new P. E. R. of 1916. 1105$. Leasing of portions of military reservations for bene- fit of post exchanges. (Bull. 35, W. D., 1913.) 1106. The attention of officers and enlisted men is drawn to the following provision of the Revised Statutes : " 1784. No officer, clerk, or employee in the United States Government employ shall at any time solicit contributions from other officers, clerks, or employees in the Government service for a gift or present to those in a superior official position; nor shall any such officials or clerical superiors receive any gift or present offered or presented to them as a contribution from persons in Government employ receiving a less salary than themselves; nor shall any officer or clerk make any donation as a gift or present to any official superior. Every person who violates this section shall be summarily discharged from the Government employ." 216 PRISONERS. The foregoing enactment includes within the statutory pro- hibition the soliciting of contributions by one officer or employee from other officers or employees of the United States, when such contributions are to constitute gifts or presents, or are to be used for the purchase of gifts or presents to those in superior official position. The receiving of presents by officers as contri- butions from those under their command or control in either the military or civil service also falls within the prohibition of the section, which imposes the penalty of summary dismissal upon all official superiors and those under their command or control who, by soliciting or receiving contributions or by giving presents, become subject to its penal operation. The practice of receiving presents from persons not in the military establishment or in the employ of the Government in recognition of services rendered, though not expressly forbidden, is opposed to the spirit of the statute, and for that reason is not approved by the department. The requirements of the statute above cited will hereafter be strictly observed in all branches of the military establishment. (Cir. 77, W. D., 1909.) PBISONERS. 1107. To be designated " awaiting trial," " awaiting result of trial," " garrison prisoners," and " military convicts." En- listed men serving sentences of confinement, not involving dis- honorable discharge, will be designated as " garrison prisoners " ; those sentenced to dishonorable discharge and to terms of con- finement at military posts or elsewhere will be designated as "military convicts." (A. R., 943. A. R., 943 amended by G. O. 172, W. D., 1911. See A. R., 928 of 1913.) Note. — See G. O. 56, W. D. 1913, as to disciplinary companies and battalion at prisons. G. O. 45, W. D., 1913, as to prisoners under sentences which include confinement and dishonorable discharge. 110 7 J. Policy of War Department as to general prisoners convicted of offenses punishable by penitentiary confinement from those convicted of purely military offenses. (G. O. 29, W. D., 1916.) 1108. Rules and regulations for the government of military convicts (formerly general prisoners) at military posts. (G. O. 155, W. D., 1908 ; M. G. D., 318-358. See M. G. D., 257 to 298 of 1913. G. O. 155, W. D., 1908, rescinded by G. O. 3, W. D., 1912 PRISONERS. 217 (M. G. D. now governs).) Cases of pulmonary tuberculosis among. (14661-T, O. I. G.) 1109. Prisoners, awaiting trial by, or undergoing sentence of, general court-martial and those confined for serious offenses will, if practicable, be kept apart from those confined by sen- tence of an inferior court, or for minor offenses. (A. R., 947. A. R., 947 amended by G. O. 172, W. D., 1911. See A. R., 932 of 1913.) 1110. Enlisted men awaiting trial or awaiting result of trial will not be sent to work with garrison prisoners or military convicts if it can be avoided, and may, in the discretion of the commanding officer, be required to attend drills, or sent to work under charge of a sentinel, during the usual working hours. (A. R., 947. A. R., 947 amended by G. O. 172, W. D., 1911. See A. R., 932 of 1913.) 1111. Military convicts will not be confined with other pris- oners except in cases of necessity. (A. R., 947. A. R., 947 amended by G. O. 172, W. D., 1911. See A. R., 932 of 1913.) 1112. Soldiers against whom charges may be preferred for trial by summary court will not be confined in the guardhouse, but will be placed in arrest in quarters, before and during trial and while awaiting sentence, except when in particular cases re- straint may be necessary. (A. R., 948. See A. R., 933 of 1913.) 1113. Probation of garrison prisoners. (A. R., 957J, pub- lished in G. O. 78, W. D., 1911. A. R. 957J amended by G. O. 172, W. D., 1911. See M. G. D., 298 of 1914; A. R., 943 of 1913.) 1114. Paroling of prisoners. M. G. D., 310, 324, 358.) Instructions as to the paroling of garrison prisoners for work ; the working of prisoners under armed guard and assignment of work to them, etc. (Letter W. D., A. G. O., May 27, 1911, to the commanding general, Philippines Division, and to all department commanders in the United States— 1783572-A, A. G. O. ; 15170-A, O. I. G. See M. G. D., 249, 262, of 1914 ; G. O. 30, W. D., 1915, as to parole regulations.) 1115. With the exception of prisoners specially designated by the commanding officer, no prisoners will be allowed to leave the guardhouse unless under charge of a sentinel and passed by a noncommissioned officer of the guard. The commanding officer may authorize certain garrison prisoners and paroled military convicts to leave the guardhouse, not under charge of a sentinel, for the purpose of working outside under such surveillance and restrictions as he may impose. (M. G. D., 310. M. G. D., 310, amended by M. G. D., 1, 1912. See M. G. D., 249. of 1914; 218 PRISONERS. Bull. 12, W. D., 1915, p. 12, as to parole of, In Disciplinary Bar- racks. ) 1116. Under the provisions of paragraphs 49 and 57, Manual of Guard Duty, the responsibility for the security of prisoners rests on the officer of the day. Paragraphs 99, 325, 328, and 333, Manual of Guard Duty, in so far as they relate to the security of prisoners, are regarded as simply providing certain proper aids in the performance of this important duty, but not as relieving the officer of the day from full responsibility, sub- ordinate, of course, to that of the post commander. (Cir. 92, W. D., 1909. See M. G. D. 29 and 36 of 1914 ; pars. 71, 263, 266, 270 of 1914.) 1117. If the number of prisoners, including military convicts, confined at a post justifies it, the commanding officer will detail a commissioned officer as " officer in charge of prisoners," and a noncommissioned officer as " overseer of prisoners." At posts where the average number of prisoners continually in confine- ment is less than 12, the detail of an officer in charge of pris- oners will not be made. (M. G. D., 317. Par. 317, M. G. D.. amended by G. M. G. D. 1, 1912. See par. 256, M. G. D. 1914.) 1118. Commanding officers of all military posts and stations, and of troops in the field, will themselves make a prompt and thorough investigation of the circumstances attending every escape of a military convict or other military prisoner oc- curring within their respective commands, and will themselves make a detailed report to The Adjutant General of the Army, through military channels, of each investigation thus made by them. What report must show, etc. (G. O. 179, W. D., 1910. G. O. 179, W. D., 1910, rescinded and substituted by G. O. 19, W. D., 1915. Commanding officer is to rigidly investigate escapes, etc., but not required to forward report.) 1119. Military convicts will not be permitted to wear as an outer garment or have in their possession any clothing which is a distinctive article of the uniform worn by enlisted men. (A. R., 1186. A. R., 1186, amended by G. O. 172, W. D., 1911.) Winter gauntlets for military prisoners at posts in extreme cold latitudes. (G. O. 2, Cent. Div., 1913. See G. O. 67, W. D., 1915 ; A. R., 1170, of 1913.) 1120. Kinds and prices of clothing in the possession of mili- tary convicts forwarded to places of confinement, to be properly noted on the clothing list. (Cir. 47, W. D., 1909.) 1121. Military convicts (formerly general prisoners) allowed by post commanders to retain their prison overcoats when re- PRIVATE MOUNTS. 219 leased, if necessary to prevent suffering. (G. O. 37, W.. D., 1904.) 1122. So far as practicable, an iron bunk will be furnished to each prisoner in a post guardhouse and prison room. (A. R.. 1100. See A. R., 1084, of 1913.) 1123. Letter paper, envelopes, and postage stamps for use of military convicts. (Cir. 13, A. G. O., 1901.) See M. G. D., 344 Par. 2S1, M. G. D., 1914. 1124. List of articles issued by the Subsistence Department for use of military convicts confined at military posts without pay and allowances (A. R., 1238. A. R., 1238, amended by G. O. 172. W. D., 1911, and C. A. R. 35 of 1913. See A. R., 1216, of 1913.) 1125. When specially authorized by the Secretary of War, the Subsistence Department will supply to posts where 30 or more military convicts are confined a sewing machine and other necessary tailors' utensils for use in mending their clothing, i A. R.. 1238. A. R., 1238, amended by G. 0. 172, W. D., 1911, and C. A. R. 35 of 1913. See A. R., 1216, of 1913.) 1125J. General prisoners restored to duty as soldiers, col- lection of indebtedness to United States and its instrumentali- ties. (G. O. 41, W. D, 1914. See G. 0. 13, W. D., 1916.) Confiscation of money found on. (Bull. 21, W. D., 1915.) 1126. Trial of a military convict for an offense committed while a soldier. (Cir. 63, W. D., 1910. A. R., 1272, of 1913.) 1127. Statute of limitations with reference to the trial of an escaped military convict. (Cir. 49, W. D., 1909.) PRIVATE MOUNTS. 1128. What officers are required to be mounted. (A. R., 1295. ) Status of officers on duty with the Organized Militia with reference to A. R., 1295, etc. (G. O. 121, W. D., 1911.) 1129. The question of the necessity of a field officer's owning a private mount will be determined, under the provisions of A. R., 1104, 1908 (A. R., 1112, 1910), by the proper department com- mander in conformity with the necessities of the public service. (Cir. 64, W. D., 1908. A. R., 1096, of 1913.) 1130. So far as mounts for field officers at Coast Artillery posts and those of the artillery district staff are concerned, no rigid rule will be laid down. Many posts are on islands and sand spits where mounts can not be used and the requirement as to owning mounts will not be enforced where the officer can show 820 PRIVATE MOUNTS. thai this is the case, or where the facts are known to the War De- partment. (Recommendation of Chief of Coast Artillery, ap- proved by the Secretary of War Apr. 7, 1911 ; 14832, O. I. 6.) 1131. Private mounts furnished by officers below the grade of major required to be mounted. (Act May 11, 1908 ; 35 Stat. L., 108; G. O. 80, W. D., 1908, p. 4.) 1132. Suitable mount described, etc. (W. D. G. O. 125, 1908 ; 29, 1911 ; Cir. 88, W. D., 1908.) A stallion is regarded as a suit- able mount. (Cir. 78, W. D., 1910.) New requirements for officers' private mounts. (G. O. 9, W. D., 1916, amended by G. O. 15, W. D., 1916.) Pay and allowances for, while on leave of absence with half pay. (Bull. 1, W. D., 1916.) 1133. Stabling, shoeing, forage, veterinary treatment and medicine for authorized private mounts of officers. (A. R., 1112 ; act Mar. 23, 1910 ; 36 Stat. L., 252 ; G. O. 54, W. D., 1910, p. 15.) Forage and shoeing for a field officer's private mount below the prescribed height. (Bull. 5, W. D., 1914. A. R., 1096, of 1913.) 1134. Salt and vinegar for private mounts. (Cir. 33, W. D.. 1909.) 1135. Mallein treatment. (Cir. 74, W. D., 1909.) 1136. Regulations governing the sale by the Quartermaster's Department of horses to mounted officers, and the purchase by that department of horses from mounted officers, etc. ; restric- tions as to selling horses so purchased by officers in the Philip- pine Islands. (A. R., 1111. Seep. 18, G. O. 54, W. D, 1910.) Purchase of mounts from Government by officers who own the number that can be foraged at Government expense. (G. O. 54, W. D., 1915. A. R., 1095, of 1913.) 1137. Transportation and attendant for horses of officers changing station ; restrictions. (A. R., 1114 ; G. O. 21, W. D. r 1911.) Transportation from place of purchase to officer's station. (Bull. 33, W. D, 1914.) For students at service schools. (Bull. 4, W. D., 1916; Bull. 10, W. D., 1916. A. R., 1098, of 1913.) Description card of officers' private mounts. (G. O. 6, W. D., 1915.) ' Shipment of private mount at Government expense. (Bull. 39, W. D., 1915.) 1138. Forage can not be issued for a polo pony owned by an officer required to be mounted when no suitable mount is owned by him. (Memo, report 3804, War Department General Staff. PRIVATE MOUNTS. 221 approved by the Secretary of War, Mar. 19, 1909; 15349. O. I. G.) 1139. Forage for a young horse, not yet a suitable mount, owned by a lieutenant required to be mounted, can not be issued unless the officer has, in addition, a private mount of a type suitable for all service and the young horse fulfills the conditions required for the second mount. (Memo, report 3804, War Department General Staff, approved by the Secretary of War, Mar. 19, 1909; 15349, O. I. G.) 1140. There is no objection to the keeping of three horses which are actually owned by an officer on the Government allow- ance of forage for two. (Memo, report 3804, War Department General Staff, approved by the Secretary of War, Mar. 19, 1909 ; 15349, O. I. G. See Op. J. A. G., Mar. 12, 1913, p. 12, Bull. 13, W. D, 1913.) Forage for private mount of officer absent on leave. (Bull. 23. W. D., 1913.) 1141. It is further thought that no officer should, as a rule, have in his possession more than four mounts, though in excep- tional cases the number might be temporarily increased to five or six, especially when it is the intention to replace worn-out or unsuitable animals by better ones, and that it should be ■clearly understood that the possessing of more than four ani- mals should be exceptional and temporary. It should also be distinctly understood that it is highly improper for mounted •officers to make use of Government facilities for the purpose of speculation or personal gain in this connection. (Secretary of War, Nov. 17, 1909, published in Cir. 21, Department of Cali- fornia, 1909.) 1142. Orderlies or messengers, janitors, etc., which are neces- sary at every military post, are not servants in the sense in which the word servant is used in R. S., 1232. Universal cus- tom, growing out of necessity, gives every commanding officer an orderly, either mounted or foot, and furnished with his mount either by the Government or by his commanding officer. Grooming and feeding the horse he rides, whether that horse belongs to the Government or to the officer, does not make him a servant, and is not in any way inconsistent with his position and duties as a soldier. So the men of a battery who groom the public horses which the officers are temporarily authorized to use are in no proper sense the servants of those officers. (Cir. 2, A. G. O., 1886.) 222 PRIVATE PROPERTY. 1143. The decision relative to the employment of enlisted men as orderlies, etc., published in Circular 2, Adjutant Gen- eral's Office, 1886, does not warrant the detail of enlisted men on daily [special] duty as grooms to mounted officers. (Oir. 11, A. G. O., 1886.) 1144. Enlisted men detailed on extra duty should not be em- ployed in the care of officers' private horses. (Cir. 1, A. G. O., 1887.) PE3VATE PBOPEETY. 1145. A soldier's title to clothing issued him is a qualified one, requiring that he use it in the service while it is service- able and he is yet a soldier. But on his discharge his title to such clothing becomes absolute, and he may then sell, etc., the same to a civilian and give a valid title to it. Held, therefore, that section 3748, Revised Statutes, did not apply in the case of such sale, barter, etc., by a discharged soldier. (D. J. A. G.. 2276.) See Cir. 36, W. D., 1910; Bull. 1, W. D., 1913; Bull. 55, W. D., 1916 ; Bull. 3, p. 7 ; and Bull. 9, p. 7, W. D., 1917. 1146. Reimbursement under the act approved March 3, 1885, for private property of officers or enlisted men lost or destroyed in the military service. (A. R., 737. See A. R., 726, of 1913. ) Evidence required in presenting claims for reimbursement. (Bull. 18, W. D., 1916, p. 29.) 1147. Construction of the act of March 3, 1885, relative to reimbursement for private property of officers or enlisted men lost or destroyed in the military service. (2 Comp. Dec, 644; 3 Comp. Dec, 636.) See Bull. 8, W. D., 1913, p. 18, as to reim- bursement for an officer's private mount which died of pneu- monia contracted while being transported. See also Bull. 8, W. D„ 1916, p. 14. Filing of claim for reimbursement within 2 years. (Bull. 18, W. D, 1913.) Loss of private horse in the military service. (Bull. 35, W. D., 1913.) Loss of private property of an officer due to heavy artillery practice. (Bull. 43, W. D., 1914, p. 7.) Act of March 3, 1885, extended to cover baggage shipped under orders. (Law, Bull. 12, W. D., 1915, p. 23. For case see Bull. 47, W. D, 1916, p. 13.) Question of damage distinguished from loss or destruction. (Dec. Comp. XIX, p. 736.) Loss of civilian clothing by an enlisted man on a transport. (Bull. 13, W. D., 1916.) PRIVATE PROPERTY. 223 1148. The act of March 3, 1885 (23 Stat., 350), does not war- rant reimbursement for property lost by theft. It was not the purpose of the act to make the Government liable for damages resulting from crime. (3, 2d Comp. Dec, 780, July 24, 1891.) 1149. Where private property of an enlisted man of the Army certified by the Secretary of War to have been necessary for him to have had in his possession in the line of duty is lost while in custody of Quartermaster's Department or regimental authorities, and said loss is without fault or negligence on part of claimant, such loss occurred as an incident to military serv- ice within the meaning of the act of March 3, 1885 (23 Stat., 350), and reimbursement is authorized thereunder. (16 Comp. Dec, 768, May 31, 1910.) 1150. The claim of an officer of the Army for loss or damage to his private property, that has been shipped on Government bill of lading, is a matter between the officer and the trans- portation company and should be adjusted between them, and the withholding of money due to said company by the Govern- ment for the purpose of satisfying said claim is not authorized. (15 Comp. Dec. 38, July 16, 1908; Cir. 14, W. D, 1910.) 1150J. Damage to private property by tort of Government employee. (Bull. 28, W. D., 1916, p. 20.) Damaged by soldiers — reparation. (Bull. 47, W. D., 1916, p. 4.) 1151. In the matter of the effects of officers, enlisted men, and civilians, stored in certain quartermaster storehouses for a greater period than three years, and whose owners or their legal representatives could not by correspondence be located, the Sec- retary of War, September 2, 1909, approved the recommendations of the Quartermaster General and Judge Advocate General, that such of the effects as have salable value be sold and the proceeds of the sale deposited with a United States paymaster, duplicate receipts to be taken in each case and one copy thereof, with an itemized statement of the result of the sale in each case to be forwarded to The Adjutant General's office, and that such of the effects as are found to be worthless and otherwise unsalable be destroyed. (13460-1, B, O. I. G.) Disposition of private effects of a deceased soldier found to be valueless. (Bull. 27, W. D., 1913.) 1151^. Donations of personal property to the United States. (Bull. 38, W. D„ 1913, p. 8.) Repair of private property used by soldiers which was fur- nished at their expense for bathing. (Bull. 50, W. D., 1914.) 224 PUBLIC ANIMALS. PBOTECTION AGAINST FIBES. 1152. Inspectors to ascertain whether buildings and property are properly secured against fire. (Sec. 13, A. R., 913. A. R., 913, changed to A. R., 906, by C. A. R., 26, of 1913. See A. R., 889, of 1913.) 1153. Hereafter fires will not be allowed to be kept in any stables at military posts. (Cir. 10, A. G. O., 1886. See G. O. 1, W. D., 1912.) 1154. Coal oil, gunpowder, quicklime, or other articles of like dangerous nature will not be kept in or near subsistence store- houses. (A. R., 1221. A. R., 1221, amended by C. A. R., 35, of 1913.) Prom leakage of gasoline. (Cir. 33, O. C. Q. M. C, 1913.) See A. R., 1199, of 1913. 1155. Chemical fire extinguishers will be distributed to the buildings requiring their protection and placed on shelves in con- spicuous places easy of access. Twice annually, preferably at fire drill, they will be discharged and recharged. (G. O. 81, W. D., 1905. G. O. 81, W. D., 1905, amended by G. O. 77, W. D., 1913, and by G. O. 5, W. D., 1914.) PUBLIC ANIMALS. 1156. Allowances of Cavalry and riding horses for enlisted men of Cavalry, Field Artillery, and Infantry in time of peace. (G. O. 169, W. D., 1911.) Peace allowance of animals and transportation and distribu- tion of animals for Field Artillery. (G. O. 48, W. D., 1913, par. IV.) Saddle horses for Field Artillery officers. (G. O. 48, W. D., 1913, p. 6.) Allowance for telegraph companies, S. C. (G. O. 55, W. D.. 1913.) 1157. Horses are not to be furnished for mounting bands of mountain Field Artillery regiments. (G. O. 72, W. D., 1910.) 1158. Mares are not to be purchased for use of the Field Ar- tillery. (Secretary of War, Oct. 28, 1908; 13720, O. I. G.) 1159. Number of horses for a troop of Cavalry. (G. O. 169, W. D., 1911.) 1160. Allowance of, for troops in the field. (F. S. R. ; see G. O. 66, W. D., 1911 ; G. O. 35, W. D., 1914, modifying G. O. 95, W. D., 1908, as to allowance of animals for the field.) PUBLIC ANIMALS. . 225 1161. For their own headquarters and otherwise, except as provided in A. R., 1112, the use of public horses will be regu- lated by department commanders in conformity with the neces- sities of the public service. (A. R., 1112. See A. R., 1096, of ' 1913.) 1162. The question as to whether a public horse assigned to an officer as his official mount may be used for pleasure, such as driving or riding, must be decided by the post commander, whose discretion in the matter is limited only by his obligation to guard the public interests in every particular. (Memo, report 3804, War Department General Staff, approved by the Secretary of War Mar. 19, 1909; 15349, O. I. G.) 1163. Horses for mounted scouts and orderlies, etc., of In- fantry regiments. (G. O. 169, W. D., 1911; F. S. R., 24.) 1164. Horses for mounted men of the Hospital Corps. (A. R., 1457; G. O. 169, W. D., 1911.) Care of same. (Cir. 92, W. D., 1909 ; G. O. 169, W. D., 1911. See A. R., 1434, of 1913.) 1165. Horses for the mounted service: Limit in number to be purchased ; contracts ; purchase at military posts in open mar- ket ; standard required to warrant payment ; expenditure of funds for breeding purposes prohibited. (Annual Army appro- priation acts.) Remount zones for purchase of. (Bull. 2, W. D., 1916.) 1166. Hereafter the purchase of gray or white horses for the military service is prohibited. (Secretary of War, Dec. 13. 1906; 11260, O. I. G.) 1167. Instructions as to supply of remounts from remount depots and their training upon receipt at posts or by organiza- tions to which they are assigned, etc. (G. O. 188, W. D., 1910.) 1168. When practicable, horses shall be purchased in the open market at all military posts or stations, when needed, at a maximum price to be fixed by the Secretary of War. (An- nual Army appropriation acts.) 1169. Public animals shall, upon the day received, be branded with letters " U. S." on the left foreshoulder. Horses assigned to organizations will also be branded on the hoof of one fore- foot, li inches below the coronet, with the designation of the company. {A. R., 1083.) Hoof number to be branded at time of purchase. (Descriptive card of public animals.) Condemned animals will be branded " I. C." on the neck under the mane. (A. R., 922. A. R., 907, 1913, amended by C. A. R. 30, 1915. See A R, 1067) 11209—17 15 226 PUBLIC ANIMALS. 1170. Public animals will be assigned to their riders or drivers, who will not exchange or surrender them to the use of any other person without the permission of the company com- mander, quartermaster, or other officer responsible. (A. R., 1088. See A. R., 1072, of 1913.) 1171. Name of each horse and that of his rider or driver to be placed over his stall. (C. D. R., 1006 ; D. R. L. A., 1112. D. R. F. A., 910.) 1172. For draft purposes, except at depots or posts in or near large cities where little transportation is needed, horses will not be used, unless specially authorized by the War Depart- ment. (A. R., 1116. See A. R., 1101, of 1913.) 1173. Transfer of, from one branch of the service to another. (Par. 281, ante.) 1174. Sale or turning in to the Quartermaster's Department of horses belonging to troops of cavalry or batteries of artillery. (Par. 281, ante.) 1175. Care and treatment of animals. (Q. M. M., 717; F. S. R., Art. V ; C. D. R., 869-888 and 1002-1008 ; D. R. L. A., 1106- 1116.) Horses and mules will be watered and fed habitually three times a day. (Cir. letter, W. D., A. G. O., June 2, 1911, to divi- sion and department commanders ; 12715-B, O. I. G. ) 1176. Any alteration in length or shape of tails, manes, or forelocks of public horses by docking, banging, or clipping is prohibited, and only such reasonable trimming and plucking as may be necessary to prevent shagginess of appearance is per- mitted. (A. R„ 1084.) See par. 1177, post; Par. VI, G. O. 15, W. D., 1912 ; A. R., 1068, of 1913. 1177. The manes and tails of troop and battery horses, when unusually heavy, will be plucked or pulled to secure uniformity in each organization, but not to such an extent as to deprive the horses of manes of reasonable length, nor will the tails be made so short as not to reach fully to the point of the hocks. The fetlocks will be kept trimmed. (Cir. letter, W. D., A. G. O., June 2, 1911, to division and department commanders ; 12715-B, O. I. G.) 1178. Mallein treatment, as a preventive against glanders, to be administered quarterly in the United States and oftener in tropical countries to all horses and mules. Veterinarians of Cavalry and Field Artillery to administer this treatment to ani- mals of the Quartermaster's Department at posts where they are stationed. (Cirs. 9 and 25, W. D., 1907.) PUBLICATIONS. 827 Experience having proven that mallein has merely a diagnostic value and that it is useful principally as an aid in the detection of glanders, administration of mallein will hereafter be limited to horses and mules of the Army and to private horses of officers that have come in contact with animals that are known to have or are suspected of having glanders, to newly purchased horses and mules, and to horses and mules coming or going out of the country. (Oir. 74, W. D., 1909.) 1179. Public animals that die of sickness, or that it is neces- sary to kill because of contagious disease, or when incurably wounded will be dropped by the accountable officer upon the cer- tificate of the responsible officer and affidavit of the veterinarian, or, in the absence of the latter, the certificate of a disinterested officer and the affidavit of a disinterested person, approved by the commanding officer. In such case the action of a survpy- ing officer is not required, unless it appears that the condition of the animal resulted from fault or neglect ; and in such case the investigation by the surveying officer may follow the killing of the animal when its immediate destruction is made necessary to prevent contagion or terminate suffering. (A. R., 1089. See A. R., 1073, of 1913.) 1180. The Secretary of War has no objection to the transfer to the Bureau of Science, Philippine Islands, of animals that have been inspected, condemned, and ordered killed, excepting those animals ordered destroyed to terminate suffering or to prevent contagion. (Secretary of War, July 1, 1909; 13427. O. I. G.) PUBLICATIONS. 1181. Requests for publications or public documents pertain- ing to the War Department should be addressed to the Chief of the Second Division of the General Staff. ,(Cir. 12, W. D., 1904.) 1182. Loaning of books and publications from the War De- partment library and from the library of the Second Division of the General Staff to officers. (Cir. 2, W. D., 1906. Cir. 2, W. D., 1906, rescinded and substituted by Bull. 52, W. D., 1916. ) 1183. Books of instruction (Government publications), such as Drill Regulations of the Army, Guard Manuals, Manuals of Courts-martial, and the manuals of the various staff depart- ments will be furnished gratuitously to all officers of the Army for their personal use to the extent of one copy of each, upon 228 PUBLIC PROPERTY. « application to the officer in charge of the distribution of War Department documents. (Cir. 60, A. G. O., 1902.) 1184. List of official publications of the War Department which are available for issue upon requisition, or for sale, to the Organized Militia. (Cirs. 64 and 81, W. D., 1910.). Bull. 12, W. D., 1916, supersedes all previous ones ; amended by G. O. 21 and by Bull. 19, W. D., 1916. Policy of War Department as to distribution of publications. (Bull. 52, W. D., 1916.) 1185. Use of the words " material " and " materiel " in War Department publications. (Cir. 81, W. D., 1910.) PUBLIC PROPERTY. 1186. Accountability and responsibility — general regulations. (A. R., 668-714, 1102-1104.) Unit accountability system. (G. O. 52, W. D., 1915, super- sedes all previous orders.) Record of property issued on memorandum receipt. (G. O. 6, W. D., 1916.) Record of cost of maintenance discontinued. (G. O. 23, W. D., 1916.) Notation on efficiency reports of organization commanders based on economy of maintenance, etc., discontinued. (G. O. 69. W. D., 1916, Par. III. See A. R, 657-703 and 1086-1088, of 1913.) 1187. Detachment of accountable officer. (A. R., 670, 671. 675; Cir. 48, W. D., 1907. See A. R., 659, 660, 664, of 1913.) 1188. The property responsibility of a company commander can not be transferred to enlisted men. (A. R„ 674. See A. R., 663 of 1913.) 1189. Accountability for public property will not be trans- ferred to enlisted men, except to sergeants of the post noncom- missioned staff at ungarrisoned posts and sergeants of the Sig- nal Corps or enlisted men acting as such. (A. R., 706.) 1190. All public property unaccounted for when discovered will be taken up on the returns, or, in the absence of an account- able officer for that class of property, reported to the depart- ment commander for proper disposition. (A. R., 704. See A. R, 693 of 1913.) 1191. The giving or taking of receipts in blank for public property is prohibited. (A. R., 681. See A. R., 670 of 1913.) 1192. When it is impracticable for an officer to personally superintend issues — as may be the case with one charged with PUBLIC PBOPERTY. 329 disbursements or the care of depots — he should choose with great caution the agent to whom he intrusts the duty. (A. R., 684. See A. K., 673 of 1913.) 1193. The keys of storerooms or chests will not be intrusted to enlisted men or civilians without great vigilance on the part of the accountable officer and a resort to every reasonable pre- caution, including frequent personal inspections, to prevent loss or damage. (A. R., 685. See A. R., 674 of 1913.) 1194. An officer in charge of public property in use or in store will endeavor by timely repairs to keep it in serviceable condition. For this purpose the necessary means will be allowed on requi- sition, and property in store so repaired will be issued, (A. R., 686. See A. R., 675 of 1913.) 1195. Instructions relative to the storage and care of sheep- skins and cleaning and preserving material, as russet leather dressing, leather, soap, brushes, and chamois skins. (Cir. 32, W. D., 1910. See Bull. 10, W. D., 1912.) 1196. All movable public property will, if practicable, be con- spicuously branded "U. S." before being used. (A. R., 687. See A. R., 676 of 1913 ; Bull. 57, W. D., 1916, p. 6, as to use of in emergency. ) 1197. Public property will not be used nor will labor hired for the Government be employed for any private purposes what- soever, except as authorized in Army Regulations. (A. R., 688. See A. R., 677 of 1913.) 1198. Empty barrels, boxes, crates, and other packages, to- gether with metal turnings, scrap metals, ground bone, and other waste products which accumulate at arsenals, depots, and mili- tary posts, which are unsuitable for the public service, will be disposed of in the manner prescribed for property condemned and ordered sold in A. R., 691. At arsenals and depots where such accumulations have considerable money value proposals will be invited for specific lots and quantities, or for the accumu- lations of definite periods, as the head of the department to which the property pertains may deem best suited to the public interest. (A. R., 690; 12157-a, O. I. G.) See par. 1199, post; A. R., 697-680, of 1913. 1199. A. R., 683 (A. R., 690, 1910), is construed as permitting the sale of empty barrels, boxes, crates, and other packages to- gether, with metal turnings, scrap metals, ground bone, and other waste products which accumulate at arsenals, depots, and military posts, which are unsuitable for the public service, with- 230 PUBLIC PROPERTY. out the action of an inspector. (Cir. 17, W. D„ 1908. See A. R., 679, of 1913.) 1200. Packages, crates, sacks, etc., in which subsistence stores are furnished to the United States, while in a sense public prop- erty, belong in a different class from similar packages in which supplies or stores are packed for transportation and delivery to other branches of the staff. The packages containing stores and supplies procured by the Subsistence Department are paid for in the contract price for stores, which are issued or sold to officers and enlisted men. As those to whom the stores are issued or sold are entitled to them as articles of the ration, or as supplies which they have pur- chased for cash, the ownership in the package passes with the title to its contents. The case of quartermaster's stores and supplies is quite differ- ent. Grain is issued, not to officers or enlisted men, but to pub- lic animals, or to private horses that are entitled to forage by law or regulations ; it is never issued to a person as are rations ; and, unless there is an authorized sale, as in the case of forage sold to an officer, no title to either the package or its contents passes from the United States to the owner of the animal or to the officer accountable for him. It is, therefore, the opinion of this office that the question herein presented (Can grain sacks in which grain for public animals is issued be sold for the benefit of a troop fund?) must be answered in the negative. (Op. J. A. G„ Apr. 30, 1908 ; 12370, O. I. G.) 1201. Military stores and public property condemned and ordered sold will be disposed of for cash at auction, or to the highest bidder on sealed proposals, on due public notice, and in such market as the public interests may require. The officer making the sale will suspend it when in his opinion better prices can be obtained, except in the case of condemned animals, the disposition of which is provided for in A. R., 1089. (A. R., 691. See A. R., 680 and 1073, of 1913.) 1202. The auctioneer's certified account of the sale of con- demned property, and the vouchers for the expenses attending it, will be reported on the proper forms to the chief of bureau to which the property pertained. (A. R., 691. See A. R., 680, of 1913.) 1203. Public property which has been condemned, or the issue price of which has been reduced as the result of a survey or in- spection, will not be purchased by an officer who was responsible PUBLIC PROPERTY. 831 therefor at the time of condemnation or reduction of price, nor by an officer who bore any part in such condemnation or pro- duction. (A. R., 692. See A. R., 681, of 1913.) 1204. There' is no regulation forbidding the bidding by en- listed men, in competition with civilians, at the auction sales of Government property. ( Secretary of War, Dec. 10, 1897 ; 3165, O. I. G.) By G. O. 82, Philippines Division, 1909, the purchase, by any officer, enlisted man, or civilian employee, of any Government property offered for sale under A. R., 684, 1908 (A. R., 691, 1910), is strictly forbidden. This order was authorized by the War Department to continue in force. (14038, O. I. G. See A. R., 680, of 1913.) 1205. Procedure in case defect or shortage is discovered upon receipt of public property, or when property is found damaged or missing while in store, or when packages are opened for the first time. (A. R., 679, 680, 732, 1156. See A. R., 668, 669, 721, 1141, of 1913.) 1206. Property damaged, lost, or destroyed through unavoid- able causes and without fault or neglect of responsible officer. (A. R., 694 ; Cir. 92, W. D., 1908. See A. R., 683, of 1913.) 1207. Property lost or damaged by the neglect or fault of an officer. (A. R., 696, 1027. See A. R., 685 and 1011, of 1913; Bull. 8, W. D., 1916, p. 11.) 1208. Property lost or damaged by neglect or fault of an en- listed man. (A. R., 696, 697, 710. 1027, 1194. See A. R., 685, 686, 699, 1011, 1178, of 1913.) 1209. Property carried away by a deserter, or lost through his desertion. (A. R. 698; Cir. 92, W. D., 1908, par. 11. See A. R., 687, of 1913.) 1210. Property embezzled, lost, or damaged through neglect by a civilian employee. (A. R., 699. See Bull. 29, W. D., 1913, p. 15; A. R., 688, of 1913.) 1211. Property expended, lost, or destroyed in the military service. (A. R., 709. See A. R., 698, of 1913.) 1212. Animals or other property belonging to the military service of the United States, stolen. (A. R., 700-703. See A. R., 689-691, of 1913.) 1213. Lost or damaged in hands of common carrier. (A. R., 732. See A. R., 721, of 1913 ; Bull. 8, W. D., 1916, p. 11.) Loss at sea. (Bull. 9, W. D, 1917, p. 11.) 232 PUBLIC PROPERTY. 1214. Jurisdiction of the Comptroller of the Treasury as to fixing the responsibility for loss of Government property. (17 Comp. Dec, 647.) 1215. Loans of public property. (A. R., 683, 688, 1545 ; E. R., 486; O. P. R., 16, 44; D. J. A. G., 2095; Bull. 32~, W. D., 1913. See A. R„ 672, 677, 1523, of 1913.) 1216. Memorandum receipts. (A. R., 281, 668, 1036, 1105- 1108, 1110, 1274, 1546 ; Cir. 50, W. D., 1907 ; W. D. G. O. 62, 1908, Par. IV, sees. 17, 21, 31, 32, 40; 158, 1910; Cir. 18, Q. M. G. O., 1911 ; M. S. D., 248, 249, 251, 288 ; E. R., 541 ; O. P. R., 126 ; S. C. M. No. 7, 336, 419 ; S. C. M. No. 7, 1909, pars. 336 and 419 ; see pars. 292 and 361, 1912 edition. Cir. 18, Q. M. G. O., 1911, superseded by Cir. 38, O. C. Q. M. C, 1913. Issue on, to officers, in emergency, A. R., 1023, of 1913. See G. O. 72, W. D., 1914, A. R., 281, 657, 1020, 1089-1092, 1094, 1252, 1524, of 1913.) 1217. Instructions regarding the method of property account- ing in the Quartermaster's Department, including memorandum receipts, transfers of property, property vouchers, property rec- ords, and the rendition of property accounts (formerly property returns). Cir. 18, Q. M. G. O., 1911.) Expendable list, Q. M. C. (Cir. 10, O. C. Q. M. C, 1913.) Cir. 18, Q. M. G. O., 1911, superseded by Cir. 38, O. C. Q. M. C, 1913. Latter by Bull. 3, W. D., 1914. Issue, on memorandum receipts, of mattresses, mattress cov- ers, pillows, etc. (16461, O. I. G., Neo. 214.) See A. R., 1023, of 1913. 1218. Regulations for maintaining the stocks of quartermas- ter's supplies at posts and stations within the maximum and minimum limits. (Cir. 18, Q. M. G. O., 1911.) Tables of maxi- mum and minimum rates of clothing, equipage, tableware and kitchen utensils, and veterinary supplies, per stated units. (Cir. 19, Q. M. G. O., 1911.) Cir. 18, Q. M. G. O., 1911, amended by Cir. 3, 5, 15, Q. M. G. O., 1912, and superseded by Cir. 38, O. C. Q. M. C, 1913; Cir. 19, Q. M. G. O., 1911, amended by Cirs. 2 and 22, Q. M. G. O., 1912, and Cir. 8, O. C. Q. M. C, 1912.) 1219. The commanding officer will see that a complete de- tailed, and accurate inventory of quartermaster's supplies, ex- cept property held on memorandum receipts, is taken by the accountable officer in person at least once each year, and as much oftener as he may deem necessary for the interests of the Government. (A. R., 1110. See A R-, 1094, of 1913.) 1220. Quarterly verification of fuel, forage, and straw. (Q. M. M., 489.) PUBLIC PROPERTY. 333 Instructions relative to receipt, issue, and economical use of, at posts. (G. O. 57, W. D., 1914; Cir. 17, Q. M. G. O., 1914.) Fuel : Receipt, Issue, and use of, at posts, isothermal zones, etc. (G. O. 56, 1915, amended by G. O. 11, W. D., 1916.) Quarterly inventory. (Par. 4, Cir. 17, Q. M. G. O., 1914.) G. O. 57, W. D., 1914, amended by G. O. 4, 23, 30, 63, and 65, W. D., 1915. 1221. Quartermasters will take up and account for, on their returns, wall lockers and refrigerators ; these articles to be branded with the post number of the building in which they are installed, and will not be removed therefrom without the author- ity of the department commander. (G. O. 81, W. D., 1905.) See A. R., 192. 1222. Musical instruments, accountability for, etc. (A. R., 262,1195. See A. R., 1179, of 1913.) 1223. No alterations or changes will be made in band instru- ments issued by the Quartermaster's Department without first obtaining the authority of the Quartermaster General. This restriction is not intended to prohibit the minor repairs made in the vicinity of the post that are authorized by Army Regula- tions. (Cir. letter, A. G. O., May 13, 1911, to division and de- partment commanders, published in Cir. 35, Department of the East, 1911.) Care and preservation of band instruments issued by the Quartermaster's Department. (Cir. 52, W. D„ 1909.) Band instruments, avoidance of delay in repairs to. (Bull. 16, W. D., 1914, rescinded by Bull. 19 of 1915.) Care and preservation of. (Q. M. C, Bull. 19, W. D., 1915.) 1224. Instructions relative to expediting receipts covering transfers of quartermaster's supplies. (Cir. 48, W. D., 1907.) 1225. Quartermaster's property which should be taken by troops on change of station. (A. R., 1039.) Cap and collar or- naments. (Cir. 95, W. D., 1908.) Service caps will not be taken to the Philippine Islands. (G. O. 89, W. D., 1910; TJ. R., p. 50.) Quartermaster's property taken by enlisted men changing station, procedure. (G. O. 65, W. D., 1915; G. O. 21„ W. D., 1916.) Troops ordered to or from Philippines or Hawaii will turn in field cooking equipment not required for use en route. (G. O. 42, W. D., 1913. See A. R., 1023, of 1913.) 1226. Except at remote telegraph stations in Alaska, tele- scope cases will not be left in the possession of enlisted men after arrival at permanent stations. (G. O. 120, W. D., 1908.) 234 PUBLIC PROPERTY. Portable gas cookers sent with recruits from recruit depots, disposition, etc. (G. O. 11, W. D., 1915.) 1227. Canvas bags for recruits leaving recruit depots. (G. O. 91, W. D., 1911.) 1228. In the preparation of regimental and company property for shipment, no explosive substance, oiled or greased cloths, matches, or other material liable to ignite by friction or by spon- taneous combustion, will be packed in any chest, case, box, or other receptacle. (Cir. 52, W. D., 1907.) 1229. Packing boxes for shipment of quartermaster's stores — dimensions, weight, marking, etc. (Cir. 9, Q. M. G. O., 1909. Cir. 9, Q. M. G. O., 1909, superseded by G. O. 10, W. D., 1914. See G. O. 25, W. D., 1914.) , 1230. All crates, boxes, barrels, and packing materials sup- plied by the Quartermaster's Department for packing and crat- ing baggage are public property, will be cared for as such, and as long as serviceable will be continued in use for packing and crating. (G. O. 52, W. D., 1909.) 1231. Exchange of old typewriting machines for new ones. (Cir. 1, W. D., 1906. See pp. 15 and 24, Bull. 7, W. D., 1913.) Law for exchange of typewriters. (Act of Mar. 4, 1915; 38 Stat. L., 1161; Bull. 16, W. D., 1915.) 1232. Instructions relative to requisitions for quartermaster's supplies. (Cir. 7, Q. M. G. O., 1909, as amended.) 1233. Cuspidors, with mats, will be supplied in all barracks and other buildings occupied or used by enlisted men. (A. R., 1038. See A. R., 1022, of 1913.) 1234. Care of garden and fire hose. (Cir. 2, A. G. O., 1897.) Disposition of garden and fire hose-webbing. ( 16415- A-l, O. I. G. Neo. 224.) 1235. Quartermaster's supplies required for strictly post or police purposes, or for use by the post or camp guard, will be supplied by the qiiartermaster on request from the officer of the day, approved by the commanding officer, and will be con- tinued on the returns of the quartermaster. (A. R., 451.) They will be carried on the list of "articles in charge" and veri- fied daily under the direction of the officer of the day. When no longer fit for use they will be submitted by the quarter- master for inspection and, if condemned, disposed of as ordered. (A. R.. 452.) The list of "articles in charge" will be kept in convenient form in the guardhouse for ready daily reference ; the guard report will not be used for this purpose. PUBLIC PROPERTY. 235 lM. <;. P.. -127. A. E., 451, 452. amended by C. A. R., 5, 1912. See A. R., 442 and 443, of 1913.) 1236. Standard color for lockers adopted ; no other color to be used. (Cir. 21, W. D., 1905.) 1237. The commanding officer of a post will require an in- ventory of subsistence stores on hand to be made by the com- missary in person during the last week of each month. If it is not practicable for the commissary to take the inventory within the time mentioned, he will apply to the commanding officer for the detail of an officer to take it. (M. S. D., 40.) A transport commissary will take monthly and at the end of each voyage an accurate inventory and make a careful inspec- tion of all subsistence stores on his transport. (T. R., 27.) 1238. Expendable subsistence property. (M. S. D., 270.) 1239. Corn brooms worn out in the service in the Subsistence Department may be dropped from the returns of subsistence property without the action of a board of survey or an inspect- ing officer. (Cir. 52, A. G. O., 1899.) 1240. Prior to departure from their stations, commanding officers of organizations that are ordered to proceed from the United States to the Philippine Islands for duty will turn in to post commissaries all subsistence property not required for use en route to the islands. (G. O. 107, W. D., 1908. See par. 1225, ante.) 1241. The savings of fat, slush, etc., and all empty vinegar, pickle, beef, butter, and other barrels, boxes, etc. (of the Sub- sistence Department on transports), which may be salable, will be stored and turned over at the home port to the authorized commissary representative at the dock. (T. R., 27.) 1242. Annual examination and verification of medical prop- erty. (M. M. D., 522a. See M. M. D., 512a, 1916.) 1243. Medical instruments to be examined by a commissioned medical officer at least once each month. (M. M. D., 530. See M. M. D., 519, 1916.) 1244. Expendable medical supplies are printed in roman type and nonexpendable in italics in the supply tables given in the Manual for the Medical Department. (M. M. D., Part III. See M. M. D., Part III, 1916.) 1245. Regulations relative to the use and care of medical property. (M. M. D., 522-532.) Care and inspection of equipment of evacuation hospitals stored at medical depots. (17065-A, O. I. G. ; Neo. 232. See M. M D.. 512-526, 1916.) 236 PUBLIC PROPERTY. 1245 i. Pack outfits for carrying medical supplies. (Bull. 50, W. D., 1916.) 1246. Medical, surgical, and other field chests and appliances will be frequently inspected and kept in perfect order for imme- diate field use. Under no circumstances will their contents be used at posts. (M. M. D., 532. See M. M. D., 516 of 1916.) 1247. Expendable engineer property. (E. R., 508; G. O. 104, W. D., 1011. See G. O., 45, W. D., 1912.) 1248. Because of serious deterioration in the prisms and lenses of telescopic sights and other optical instruments, result- ing from the collection of moisture and dust thereon, the Secretary of War directs that such sights and instruments be not stored hereafter in storerooms at emplacements that are not thoroughly dry and well ventilated, and that special care be taken at all times to keep optical instruments free from dust and moisture. (Cir. letter, A. G. O., Mar. 30, 1911, to division and department commanders ; 15089, O. I. G. ) 1249. Instructions relative to guaranteed electrical measuring instruments which become [unserviceable in the hands of troops of the Coast Artillery Corps. (G. O. 56, W. D., 1911.) 12.50. When a number of empty zinc powder cases or tin-lined cartridge storage cases, sufficient to justify shipment, have ac- cumulated at a post they will be shipped to the commanding officer of the Picatinny Arsenal, Dover, N. J., and the Chief of Ordnance notified of the shipment. (G. O. 9, A. G. O., 1900.) Owing to the small supply of zinc and hermetically sealed stor- age cases, these cases when empty should be promptly returned to the place of issue without waiting for the accumulation of a number of tli«m. ., 1908 ; Cir. 4, Q. M. G. 0., 1911. Cir. 4, Q. M. G. O., 1911, super- seded by Cir. 13, Q. M. G. O., 1912. See Cir. 16, Q. M. G. O.. 1912.) RATIONS. 1293. Occasions for which the use of the different kinds of rations is intended. (A. R. r 1223.) The commanding officer will determine which of the several prescribed rations is appropriate for the particular service to be performed and will direct the use of the same. (A. R., 1223. See Bull. 21, W. D., 1914 ; A. R, 1202 of 1913.) Field ration : Instructions as to officers furnished with rations during active operations in the field. (G. O. 52, W. D., 1916. See A. R., 1202 and 1205 of 1913.) 1294. Post commanders have discretion in determining the periods for which ration returns are to be rendered, which periods ordinarily should not be longer than one month. ( Secre- tary of War, Mar. 1, 1911 ; 6650-L, O. I. G.) 1295. Table showing the amounts of the component articles of the Army ration and of their substitutive equivalents. (A. R., 1226; M. S. D., 322. See Bun. 5, W. D., 1913, as to lard com- pound ; BuH. 26, W. D., 1913, as to lard substitute ; A. B., 1205 of 1913.) 11209—17 16 242 RATIONS. 1296. Haversack ration. (G. O. 15, W. D., 1911; A. R. 1223, ■ 1226.) One day In each alternate month of the season of practical in- struction, not exceeding three days in each year, the use of the haversack ration with individual cooking will be required by all troops in the field for purposes of instruction. (A. R., 1226. See A. R. 1202 and 1205 of 1913.) 1297. Emergency ration: When to be used; improperly opened or lost ; responsibility of company and detachment com- manders. (A. R., 1223, 1226.) Compulsory use (eating) of emergency ration not required or desired, as it is intended for issue only in actual campaign. (15893, O. I. G.) Present emergency ration obsolete ; new one to be developed. In absence of emergency ration the regulations with reference thereto are suspended. (15966-J-l, O. I. G. See A. R. 1202 and 1205, A. R. 1913.) 1298. Ration and savings account system. (A. R. 1242, 1243 ; Cir. 25, W. D., 1910.) Proportion of components of the ration fixed for purpose of computing the actual cost of the ration. (A. R. 1243.) In computing the value of a ration for the " Ra- tion and Savings Account " the current price of the component and substitutive articles of the ration will be used. (M. S. D„ 201.) When there is a balance of an article remaining on hand at the end of a month, its price is that to be used in the com- putation on back of the ration and savings account for the com- ing month. (Commissary General, concurred in by the Secre- tary of War, Jan. 9, 1911 ; 14850, O. I. G.) Crediting ration and savings account of organizations when cheap product is purchased in lieu of a more expensive compo- nent. (13513-C, O. I. G.) Ration savings suspended in maneuver camps. (G. O. 7, AV. D., 1915.) 1299. The ration return and ration and savings account of each organization or detachment will include all enlisted men belonging to it or attached to it for rations ; the commander will make an equitable distribution of the amounts due the men au- thorized to mess separately. Members of the different detach- ments of the noncommissioned staff officers messing separately will be rationed as detachments, their detachment commanders making an equitable distribution of the amounts due on their ration and savings account. (M. S. D., 204.) The company or detachment commander must himself pay the ration money to RATIONS. 243 the inen authorized to mess separately. ( Secretary of War, Dec. 13, 1910; 14515, O. I. G.) 1300. If it is impracticable for a man messing separately to subsist himself until the end of the month, when settlements are usually made, the company or detachment commander may give the man a written order on the commissary for an amount of stores not to exceed the value of his ration. The value of the supplies so furnished will be charged to the company or detach- ment account in the sales ledger and adjusted when settlement is made with the company or detachment commander. These written orders will be filed with the records of the commissary. (Cir. 25, W. D., 1910.) 1301. Civilian employees entitled to rations will be rationed as a detachment. The officer under whose supervision they come will take charge of their mess, sign their ration accounts at the commissary, and make an equitable distribution of amounts due to those authorized to mess separately. (M. S. D., 203.) 1302. A civilian employee entitled to rations may purchase subsistence stores equal to the value of his ration. (Views of Commissary General, concurred in by the Secretary of War. Feb. 9, 1911; 1479S, O. I. G.) 1303. Commutation of rations. (A. R. 1245-1260; M. S. D.. 162-177.) For members of the Female Nurse Corps while on duty in hospital. (G. O. 45, W. D., 1911, p. 16.) For enlisted men sick in hospital. (G. O. 45, W. D., 1911, p. 16.) For en- listed men on duty at the Army and Navy General Hospital, Hot Springs, Ark. (A. R. 1465; G. O. 127, W. D., 1911.) For en- listed men on mine, planters. (Par. 23, Regs, for Mine Planters, 1909.) For enlisted men detailed for duty with the Organized Militia. (G. O. 136, W. D., 1911. G. O. 136, W. D.. 1911, amended by G. O. 55, W. D., 1913.) Army and Navy General Hospital. (G. O. 127, W. D.. 1911. superseded by Bull. 31, W. D., 1916. ) Interpretation of Army Regulations 1220 as to commutation to enlisted men in garrison. (Bull. S, W. D., 191G. See A. R. 1223-1238 and 1443 of 1913.) 1304. Paragraph 1229, Army Regulations of 1904 (A. R. 1229, 1910), leaves it discretionary with the commanding officer whether coffee money shall be given enlisted men ordered on journeys when supplied with cooked or travel rations, without regard to the length of the journey. This seems a wise provision, as the .commanding officer is best qualified to judge as to the advisability of turning over coffee money. (Memo, report of 244 RECORDS AND CORRESPONDENCE. Chief of Staff, approved by the Secretary of War, Aug. 16, 1907 ; 10840, O. I. G. See A. R. 1208 of 1913.) 1305. The payment of commutation in lieu of rations to en- listed patients in hospital and members of the Nurse Corps on duty therein, as provided by Army Regulations, is not manda- tory, the Secretary of War having discretion to direct the use of rations in cases where he deems it advisable. (M. S. D., 171.) 1306. Limits of expenditures for messes on Army transports. (T. R. 156-158; A. R. 1226. Par. 158, T. R., amended by C. A. T. S. R. 1, 1912 ; A. R. 1226 amended by C. A. R. 5, 1912. See also Bull. 5, W. D., 1913 ; A. R. 1205 of 1913.) 1307. Rations for civilians employed on tugs, launches, light- ers, etc. (T. R. 162.) 1308. Ration for hospital matrons. (R. S., 1277; A. R. 1224, 1231 ; M. S. D., 172 ; 14156, O. I. G. See A. R. 1203 and 1210 of 1913. ) 1309. Selling (except by the post exchange) or bartering of supplies purchased or drawn from the commissary is forbidden. (A. R. 1269.) It is not permissible for an organization to sell or exchange any portion of the flesh beef ration, after it has been issued by the Subsistence Department, for the purpose of obtaining other meats in the locality. (Commissary General, concurred In by the Secretary of War, Mar. 27, 1909 ; 13226, O. I. G. See A. R. 1247 of 1913. 1309?!. Soliciting subscriptions to augment the Army ration prohibited. (Bull. 23, W. D., 1916.) 1310. Action to be taken when it is necessary to renew re- serve rations or to avoid loss of ration articles that have accumulated. (A. R., 1242. See A. R. 1220 of 1913.) 1311. Supply of rations to be carried on trans-Pacific trans- ports. (T. R. 170, 171; 12758, O. I. G.) RECORDS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 1311J. Method of writing letters and indorsements in War Department and Army. (G. O. 23, W. D., 1912; par. 9, G. O. 23, W. D., 1912, construed ; Bull. 24, W D., 1912 ; par. 10, G. O. 23, W. D., 1912, rescinded by G. O. 53, W. D., 1913.) 1312. Record-card system prescribed for the bureaus of the War Department. (W. D. Orders, May 15, 1894.) 1313. Instructions for keeping the record of correspondence in the various offices at the headquarters of military divisions RECORDS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 245 and departments, and at the headquarters of military posts at which the record-card system shall be authorized. (G. 0. 92, W. D., 1909; Cir. 92, W. D„ 1909. G. O. 3, W. D., 1912, Par. VII, extends record-card system to certain post quartermasters.) 1311. The system of record keeping prescribed in G. O. 92, W. D„ 1909, extended to the headquarters of each Artillery district, of each military district, and of each permanent mili- tary post whose garrison exceeds two companies, except that in the Philippines Division the adoption of the system will be ex- tended only to the headquarters of the Artillery districts and the headquarters of such of the larger posts as may be desig- nated for the purpose by the division eommander. (G. O. 216, W. D., 1909.) Posts so designated in the Philippines Division. (G. O. 32, Phil. Div., 1910.) 1315. The system of record keeping prescribed in G. O. 92, W. D., 1909, having once been adopted at any headquarters, will be maintained thereat continuously afterwards regardless of any change that may take place in the strength or composition of the command subordinate to such headquarters. (G. O., 216, W. D., 1909.) 1316. At military posts the provisions of G. O. 92, W. D., 1909, apply only to the post headquarters and not to the offices of post staff officers. (Cir. 92, W. D., 1909, par. 8.) 1317. It is not deemed advisable at the present time to ex- tend the system of record keeping prescribed in G. O. 92, W. D... 1909, beyond the limits fixed by paragraph I, G. O. 216, W. D., 1909. Those limits do not include depots of supply of the various staff departments of the Army. (Cir. 12, W. D., 1910, par. 2. Par. VII, G. O. 3, W. D., 1912, extends the record-card system to certain post quartermasters.) 1318. Hereafter, at each administrative headquarters of the Army the following methods will be observed in the keeping: of records and the transaction of official business : No record shall be kept in any office at a military headquar- ters respecting matters of which ai* established record or file is kept in any other office of the same headquarters to which the matter covered thereby properly pertains, but inforaiatiun. shall be obtained from the latter source on application therefor as occasion may require. Thus, no record will be made in the office of the adjutant general (or adjutant) of a paper destined for the action of another office, except when the commander desires to take some previous action, and generally only such papers will be filed in the office of the adjutant general (or adjutant) 246 RECORDS AND CORRESPONDENCE. :is do lu.t pertain to the business of any of the subordinate offices. Mail received in any office will be opened promptly and each communication will be stamped with the name of the office and date of receipt. Communications pertaining to the business of the office will then be separated from those pertaining to the business of other offices ; the latter will then be marked with the initials of the office to which they pertain and at once sent to the proper offices ; the former, if of sufficient importance to be made of record, will then be briefed and entered. Each staff officer is responsible that communications sent to him are promptly acted upon. In a case requiring the action of the commander, the staff officer will submit the case to him through the Chief of Staff (adjutant general or adjutant), with a memorandum, when necessary, giving « summary of the case and containing his recommendation as to proper action. In case of routine papers to be forwarded or returned to higher authority, the staff officer will submit them with indorse- ment prepared for signature of the commander; if to be returned or transmitted with instructions or remarks, the indorsement will be prepared for signature of the adjutant gen- eral (or adjutant). When acted upon by the commander the proper steps to carry such action into effect will be taken by the Chief of Staff (adjutant general or adjutant) and the papers returned to the office of record, when it will be finally disposed of, i. e., filed, forwarded, transmitted, or returned, without further indorse- ment or action of that office except to note disposition in the record. (G. O. 191, W. D., 1G05.) 1319. The use of the letters-received book with index, the letters-sent book with index, and the order book will lie dis- continued throughout the Army by August 81, 1906, or as soon thereafter as practicable, in all administrative units and offices below department headquarters. These hooks will be replaced by a correspondence book with index, a document file, and an order file. The correspondence book and index will be fur- nished in each case by the bureau that is supplying the books now in use. (Par. 1, G. O. 109, W. D., 1906.) 1320. " Instructions for use of Correspondence Book " pub- lished in O. O. 109, W. D., 1906, are required to be placed on the inside of the top cover of each correspondence book (con- verted and new) and of each separate index. (Par. 6, G. O. 109, RECORDS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 347 W. D., 1906. See Bull. 4, W. D., 1914, as to entries in case copy of correspondence is in " Doc." file.) 1321. Official communications will be signed or authenticated with the pen and not by facsimiles. Signatures will be plainly and legibly written, with the rank and regiment or corps of the writer annexed. (A. R., 792. A. R. 792 amended by C. A. R, 12, 1912. See A. R. 779 of 1913.) 1322. Officers detailed as members of the General Staff Corps and those detailed in the several staff departments and corps will be addressed and designated in correspondence and orders only according to their rank and the positions to which they are detailed, thus: " Maj. A. B. C, General Staff"; " Oapt. D. E. F., Paymaster," etc., and they will append only such titles to their official signatures, except where their assignment to duty involves the use of another title, as in the case of an adjutant general, chief quartermaster, etc., of a military de- partment, and in these cases also the arm of the service from which the officer is detailed will be omitted. (G. O., 24, W. D., 1903.) 1323. An officer on duty in office of an inspector general of a division and not detailed as an " acting inspector general " by the War Department should not append that title to his official signature. If in charge of the office, the words " In charge of office " should follow his rank and regiment or corps. (13576-A., O. I. G.) 1321. Copies of any records or papers in the War Department or any of its bureaus, or at the headquarters of an army, corps, division, or brigade, or of a territorial division or department, If authenticated by the impressed stamp of the bureau or office of the War Department or of the headquarters having custody of the originals (e. g., "The Adjutant General's Office, Official Copy " ) , may be admitted in evidence equally with the originals thereof before any military court, commission, or board, or in any administrative matter under the War Department. (G. O. 198, W. D., 1908. G. O. 16, W. D., 1912, par. 111.) 1325. The use of colored inks, except as carmine or red ink is used in annotation, ruling, or compliance with specific instruc- tions issued by the War Department on blank forms or other- wise, is prohibited in the records and correspondence of the Army. (A. R., 836. See A. R. 982 of 1913.) 1326. The preparation of muster rolls, pay rolls, inventories of effects, and certificates of disability for discharge, on a type- writing machine, is authorized, provided a black-record ribbon 248 RECORDS AND CORRESPONDENCE. of standard quality is .used, but carbon copies of such papers will not be forwarded to the War Department. Under no circumstances will discharge certificates and final statements be prepared on a typewriting machine. (Cir. 41, W. D., 1909.) Instructions for the preparation of army pay rolls. (G. O. 40, W. D., 1916. Cir. 41, W. D., 1909, should be Cir. 41, W. D., 1910.) 1327. Indelible pencil may be used: In target record. (Par. 100, 363, Pr,oy. S. A F. M.) In correspondence book. (G. O. 109, W, P., 1906, par. Q (a).) 1328. Printed letter and note headings for division and de- partment headquarters and for posts, regiments, and schools of instruction will contain in the upper left corner a brief request for reference to file number in making reply. Names of officers or other persons, or telephone numbers, will not be printed on letter or note headings for use in any branch of the military service. (A. R., 521. A. R., 521 amended by C. A. R., 22, of 1913.) ' 1329. Penalty clause on envelopes may be either written or printed. (Cir. 65, W. D., 1909.) Use of penalty envelopes in sending cheeks by officers to pay personal accounts with quartermaster (commissary bills) not authorized. (Bull. 11, W. D., 1916.) Use in connection with expenditures from company fund. (Bull. 8, W. V., 1916, p. 6.) 1330. Sections 5403 and 5408, R. S., prescribe penalties for the fraudulent or wrongful destruction, withdrawal, or removal from any public office of any public record, paper, or document therein deposited. (A. R., 837.) Destruction of useless, etc., in the executive departments. (25 St. h,, 672. A. R., 837 amended by C. A. R., 7, 1312. Destruction of, at office of a depot quartermaster. (Bull. 18, W. D., 1913. See A. R., 823, of 1913 ; sees. 128 and 129 Federal Penal Code.) 1331. Furnishing of information by persons in the military service. (A. R., 838.) Producing confidential in courts. (Bull. 8, W. D., 1913, p. 9.) Furnishing official copies of records for use in court. (Bull. 23, W. D., 1913.) Cppies of official papers, furnishing of. (P. 828, I-A-l, D. J. A. G. See A. R., 824, of 1913.) RECORDS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 349 1332. Information from official records ; how furnished Con- gress. (Oir. 82, W. D., 1909.) 1333. Rules with regard to original records loaned by bu- reaus or offices of the War Department or by the headquarters of an army corps, division, or brigade, or of a territorial division or departments, for use by or before courts-martial, military commissions, courts of inquiry, and retiring, examining, and other boards. (G. O. 32, W. D., 1909.) 1334. Correspondence relative to debts of soldiers to mer- chants. (Cir. 47, W. D., 1910.) 1335. Hereafter disciplinary measures will be resorted to in all cases of neglect of officers to make prompt reply to official communications without satisfactory excuse for the delay. (Cir. 25, W. D., 1906.) 1336. In vouchers, correspondence, etc., the regulations will be referred to by paragraphs ; and in all cases where an abbre- viated form of reference to them may properly be used, the following style of notation will be adopted : A. R., 86, A. R-, 279 (Army Regulations, paragraphs 86, 279, etc.). The same style of notation will be used when reference is made to sec- tions of the Revised Statutes, e. g., R. S., §1115, etc. (G. O. 84, A. G. O., 1881.) 1337. Conventional signs and abbreviations for use in official correspondence and on maps, charts, and fire-control diagrams of fire-control stations. (G. 0. 114, W. D„ 1907; D. R. C. A., 116.) 1338. Use of the word " confidential " in communications from the War Department, and responsibility of persons receiv- ing such communications ; publications which are not to be considered confidential in future. (Cir. 78, W. D., 1907. See par. X, G. O. 3, W. D., 1912, as to "confidential" seacoast defense records; A. R. 789$ as to addressing confidential com- munications, care of telegrams, etc.) 1339. Military correspondence — general regulations. (A. R., 786-803. See C. A. R. 12 of 1912 ; A. R. 775-790 of 1913.) 1340. Channels of communication. (A. R., 196, 756, 795-803 ; G. O. 215, W. D., 1907; Cir. 20, W. D., 1908. C. A. R. 26 of 1913 rescinds A. R. 196 on subject of correspondence. See A. R. 745, 782-790 of 1913.) 1341. Direct correspondence. (A. R., 796, 797. See A. R„ 783 and 784 of 1913. ) 1342. In all territorial divisions correspondence with the War Department will be through the division commander, unless otherwise directed in Army Regulations and War Department 250 RECORDS AND CORRESPONDENCE. orders. (A. R., 196.) A. It. 196 rescinded and substituted by C. A. R. 26 of 1913. (The new paragraph does not relate to correspondence.) A. R. 197 of 1913. (Does not relate to corre- spondence. ) 1313. All correspondence, reports, and returns relating to the instruction, discipline, status, or movements of their commands, or to the commissioned or enlisted personnel thereof, will pass through department commanders ; and all other correspondence, reports, and returns, including such as relate to the shelter, supply, and equipment of troops, the sanitation of posts, and other like matters of an administrative nature will pass directly between post and division commanders. (War Department instructions, May 15, 1911; 15187, O. I. G.) See par. 2, G. O. 129, W. D., 1911, as to Dept. of Hawaii. 1344. A commander or chief of bureau may communicate with those under his command or direction through a staff or other suitable officer. With all others he will himself make the communication. (A. R., 800. See A. R. 787 of 1913.) 1345. Officers who forward communications will indorse thereon their approval or disapproval, with remarks. No com- munication will be forwarded to the War Department by a de- partment commander or other superior officer for the action of the Secretary of War without some recommendation or expres- sion of opinion. (A. R., 799.) Intricate cases for consideration of War Department to have a statement of facts and summation of evidence. (A. G. O. to Dept. Comdrs., 14661-AJ, O. I. G. See A. R., 786 of 1913.) 1346. Correspondence relative to transfer of supplies from one post to another or from post to depot should pass through military channels. (Secretary of War. Feb. 9, 1909; 13375, O. I. G.) 1347. Official communications that are sent to the office of The Adjutant General of the Army should be addressed to him and not through him to some other destination. While The Adjutant General can be relied upon to make proper disposition, subject to the direction of the Secretary of War, of any papers coming to his office, there is no objection to a request being in- cluded in any communication sent to his office that the paper be acted upon or disposed of in a specific way, but any such request should be embodied in the communication which should be ad- dressed directly to The Adjutant General. Correspondents should not undertake, by addressing paper through The Adju- tant General, to prescribe the disposition that shall be made of RECORDS AND CORRESPONDENCE, 351 those papers after they re'ach him. That disposition must be left open for action by the Chief of Staff or the Secretary of War, or both. (Cir. 8, W. D., 1909.) 134:8. All correspondence between the heads of staff depart- ments and officers on duty at general recruiting stations, gen- eral recruit depots, or the United States Military Prison will be addressed to The Adjutant General of the Army, except in cases in which direct communication is authorized by paragraph 789, Army Regulations. In such cases the correspondence should not pass through the office of any intermediate authority. (Cir. 34, W. D.. 1907. See par. 14, G. O. 56, W. D., 1913.) 1349. Correspondence with Division of Militia Affairs. (Org. Mil. Regs., 390-392. G. O. 24, W. D., 1916.) 1350. Regulations governing correspondence, records, action on papers, etc., office of Chief of Staff. (G. O. 68, W. D., 1911.) 1351. Hereafter all papers or documents presented to the Sec- retary of War for signature shall either be initialed with ink or indelible pencil by the person responsible therefor, or accom- panied by a signed communication identifying them, provided that in cases where carbon copies are made at the time of writ- ing the carbon copy shall be so initialed, instead of the original, and shall accompany the communication. (Cir. R, W. D., June 26, 1909.) Preparation of papers for signature of Secretary of War or Assistant Secretary of War when their views can reasonably be forecasted; carbons for Secretary's office; delays in returning papers to Secretary's office beyond 3 clays to be reported with reasons. (145-16; O. I. G.) 1352. A paper submitted for the action of the Secretary of War will be so prepared that the last indorsement or report shall contain, in the fewest possible words, a summary of the case, unless this appears in some report on the same or an accompanying paper to which reference is made. It should also show the question to be decided, and conclude with an opinion or recommendation. When necessary, the law, orders, or cus- toms of the service governing in like cases will be stated, and the case made complete in itself, so that reference to previous papers will only be necessary to afford more definite informa- tion upon matters already summarized in the report. As papers submitted in person can be orally explained, it will be sufficient, in the majority of such cases, to indorse on each an opinion or recommendation, omitting the other requirements of this para- graph. 253 RECORDS AND CORRESPONDENCE. Chiefs of bureaus are requested to* see that the requirements of this paragraph are fully complied with. (Cir. I. W. D., Mar. 10, 1910.) Intricate cases for consideration of War Department to have a statement of facts and summation of evidence. (A. G. O. to Dept. Comdrs., 14661-A. J., O. I. G.) Books and records. 1353. Artillery district. (A. R., 309.) File of Bulletins. (Par. 1, G. O. 11, W. D., 1912; A. R. 309 amended by O. A. R. 26, of 1913.) Morning reports and guard reports, when submitted. (13505- AU. O. I. G.) 1854. Post. (A. R., 211, 318, 835, 972; G. O. 249, W. D., 1907) ; morning and guard reports (Cir. 33, W. D., 1908; G. O. 194, W. D., 1909) ; file of desertion circulars (Cir. 3, W. D.. 1910) ; garrison school records (G. O. 70, W. D., 1910). File of bulletins. (Par. 1, G. O. 11, W. D., 1912. See A. R.. 821 and 957 of 1913.) 1355. Post bakery. (M. S. D., 274, 289; A. R, 329; 13382, O. I. G. M. S. D. 289, rescinded by C. M. S. D. 1, 1912 ; A. R. 329, rescinded by G. O. 171, W. D, 1911 ; Q. M. Corps runs the bakery; A. R. 1222 J.) 1356. Military convicts at posts. (G. O. 148, W. D., 1908; M. G. D„ 322. Par. 260, M. G. D. of 1914.) 1357. Field notes, route maps, and journals of marches. (A. R., 454-455. See A. R. 445H146 of 1913.) 1358. In order that the maximum amount of time may be de- voted to- the practical and theoretical instruction of troops, division, department, and post commanders will reduce official correspondence at their headquarters to the minimum consist- ent with efficient administration. To this end post commanders will dispose of matters of routine as far as practicable by per- sonal interview with the individuals concerned at such hours as will least interfere with the instruction of their commands. (G. O. 195, W. D., 1910 ; 14661, O. I. G. See Neo. 220 as to sub- mission of morning reports, guard reports, etc., in the morning before tactical instruction is completed. (13505-A. XL, O. I. G.) 1859. Rosters. (A. R, 251, 282, 366-375; M. G. D., 1-10, 13-18, 21, 23-24, 26, 30, 35-37, 39 ; and M. G. D., 11, 12, 19, 20, 22, 25, 29, 31, 34, and 40-, amended by G. O. 210, W. D., 1910. See M. G. D. of 1914; A. R. 355-364 of 1913.) RECORDS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 253 I860. Fort record book and files to be kept by the command- ing officer of each coast artillery fort as defined in D. R. C. A. 77. (C. A. M. 6, W. D., 1910.) Instructions as to the safe-keeping of seacoast defense records. (Par. X, G. O. 3, W. D., 1912.) 1361. Emplacement book to be kept by the officer responsible for each gun battery and for each tactical mortar battery at a seacoast fortification. (C. A. M. 7, W. D., 1910.) Instructions as to the safe-keeping of seacoast defense records. .. 1913.) But see G. O. 35, W. D., 1915, publishing act of Congress which . authorizes payment of commutation of quarters to enlisted men. (G. O. 35, W. D.. 1915, amended by G. O. 5, W. D., by G. O. 21, W. D., and by G. O. 27, W. P., 1916.) 1415. Records. (See par. 139S, ante.) 1416. Regulations governing the recruiting service. (A. It. 357-894. A. R., 881, amended by G. O. 173, W. D., 1911. See A. R., 840-877, of 1913.) 1417. Toilet articles for recruiting stations. (A. R., 1240. See A. R„ 1218, of 1913.) 1418. Uniform. — Officers and enlisted men on duty at genera) recruiting stations will wear, according to the season, either the dress or the white uniform, but they will not wear the service uniform. This, however, is not to be construed so as to prevent such officers and enlisted men from wearing olive drab shirts when considered necessary by the recruiting officer in charge. The time of wearing the white or the dress uniform will be determined for each recruiting district by the officer in charge of the district. Recruiting officers and members of their recruiting parties will be in uniform when on duty as such. While posted at the main entrance of recruiting stations, or while on duty in parks and squares, or on other duty as may be directed by the recruiting officer in charge, enlisted men will, while wearing the dress uniform, wear white gloves and the russet-leather belt ; if wearing the white uniform, they will wear white gloves and the white web belt issued by the Ordnance Department. (U. R., 38.) Recruiting officers will give special attention to the dress and appearance of their men and will take the necessary steps to re- lieve from recruiting duty any men now on their parties or that may be received hereafter who are slovenly or unsoldierly in appearance. (Cir. 27, W. D., 1908.) Existing instructions are specific in requiring recruiting officers to be in uniform " while on duty as such," which, of course, includes the time during which they are on duty at either main or auxiliary stations. These instructions are not construed, however, as requiring recruiting officers to be in uniform while traveling to and from auxiliary stations. (Indorsement, A. G. O., Aug. 29, 1908 ; 12587, O. I. G.) RECRUITING SERVICE. 285 Cir. 27, W. D., 1908, modified to permit enlisted men on general recruiting service to wear the service olive drab uniform in winter and t;he khaki in summer, in addition to the uniform pre- scribed in the circular. (A. G- O. Cir. letter June 9, 1913; 13218-K, O. I. G. TJ. R., 38, amended by C. U. R. 5, of 1914.) 1419. White summer clothing for members of recruiting parties, how supplied and disposed of when unserviceable. (A. R., 1183; Cirs. 27, 40, W. D., 1908; Cir. letter, A. G. O., May 20, 1909.) When to be worn. (U. R., p. 52. A. R., 1167, of 1913, as amended by C. A. R. 3, W. D., 1914, does not relate to white clothing, etc.) 1420. Uniform clothing will not be issued to applicants for enlistment. (Cir. 41, W. D., 1906.) 1421. Vaccination. — Accepted applicants are not to be vac- cinated at recruiting stations. (A. B., 883; 13218-E. O. I. G. See A. R., 866, of 1913.) Recruit depots und depot poxtx. 1422. Control of division commanders over recruit depots with reference to the administration of military justice, pay- ment of troops, and limited inspections. (A. R., 189. A. R . 189, amended by C. A. R. 26, of 1913. See A. R., 191, of 1913.) 1423. In all matters of police and discipline recruits at re- pruit depot posts are under the command of the post and depan- ment commanders, but in all other matters, including discharges. for disability, they are directly under the orders of the War Department. (A. R., 858.) Note. — A list of recruit depots and depot posts will be found in the monthly "Army List and Directory." (See A. R., 841, of 1913.) 1424. Recruits at general depots will be organized for instruc- tion into recruit companies as may be directed by the War De- partment. (A.R., 859. See. A. R., 842, of 1913.) 1425. Directions of the Secretary of War relative to the in- struction of recruits at recruit depots communicated to the com- manding officer of each recruit depot by A- G. O. letter, dated December 6, 1910. (13218-C, O. I. G.) Colored recruits of no previous service are not to be held at recruit depots for instruc- tion. (Cir. letter, A.'g. p., Feb. 6, 1911; 13218-D, O. I. G.) 1426. Applicants accepted as band musicians are to be ex- amined in music before enlistment at a recruit depot or depot post. (Cir. letter, A. G. O., June 15. 1908. ) 266 RECBUITING SEEVICE. 1427. Special privileges or advantages not allowed officers in selecting recruits for Engineer companies ; complaints as to character of recruits assigned to such companies, etc. (G. O. 8, Office of Chief of Engineers, 1909. ) 1428. Each recruit, before leaving a recruit depot for service in the Philippines, will be supplied with two pairs of summer drawers, two cotton undershirts, and two pairs of cotton stock- ings, or such of these articles as are not already in his possession, to be taken with him for use on the transport or after arrival in the islands. (Cir. letter, A. G. O., Apr. 20, 1911, to commanding officers of recruit depots ; 13218-P, O. I. G. ) 1429. Canvas bags for use of recruits in carrying their effects from recruit depots to first stations. (Par. I, G. O. 161, W. D., 1910, amended by Par. II, G, O. 91, W. D., 1911. Par. II, G. O. 91, W. I>., 1911; rescinded by Par. VIII, G. O. 58, W. D., 1910.) 1430. Recruits en route from recruit depots to join organiza- tions are to wear service caps. Service hats will be issued to them after they shall have joined the organizations to which they have been assigned. (U. R., 65 (c).) 1431. Sending of public property, in addition to the articles of personal equipment in the hands of each recruit, with a de- tachment of recruits leaving a recruit depot. (Cir. 55, W. D., 1908.) 1432. Civilian clothing of accepted recruits will be disin- fected hereafter at recruit depots and depot posts instead of at recruiting stations. (Cir. 37, W. D., 1906.) 1433. Barber shop is to be established in connection with post exchange at recruit depots. (Chief of Staff, May 23, 1905; 10008, O. I. G.) 143*. Records. (See par. 1398, ante.) 1435. The batteries, power plants, and other artillery acces- sories used for seacoast-defense purposes at Fort Slocum, N. Y., are attached to and will form a part of the recruit depot thereat. (G. O. 25. W. D., 1907.) To be inspected by the officer from the Inspector General's Office, War Department, when he makes his inspection of the recruit depot. (Secretary of War, Apr. 9, 1908; 12333, O. I. G.) The batteries, power plants, and other artillery accessories used for seacoast-defense purposes at Fort McDowell, Cal., are attached to and will form (i part of the recruit depot thereat. (G. O. 100, W. D.. 1909.) RETIRED OFFICERS. 267 RETIRED OFFICERS. 1436. Pay and allowances. (A. R., 1053, 1073, 1080, 1098. 1114, 1152, 1154, 1280, 1329, 1468, 1496; M. P. D., 895-931.) When assigned to active duty. (Act Apr. 23, 1904, 33 Stat. L., 264 ; G. O. 76, W. D., 1904, p. 10 ; act Mar. 2, 1905, 33 Stat. L., 831 ; G. O. 40, W. D., 1905, p. 9 ; act June 12, 1906, 34 Stat. L., 245; G. O. 115, W. D., 1906, p. 8.) When detailed to educa- tional institutions. (Act Mar. 3, 1909, 35 Stat. L., 738; G. O. 49, W. D., 1909, p. 10.) When assigned to active duty as mem- bers of the board of road commissioners for Alaska. (Act Mar. 3, 1911, 36 Stat. L., 1052; G. O. 45, W. D„ 1911, p. 25. A. R. 1053, amended by G. O. 173, W. D., 1911.) How paid. (G. O. 15, W. D., 1914. A. R. of 1913, 1037, 1057, 1064, 10S2, 1098, 1]37, 1139, 1257, 1306, 1446, 1474.) Questions as to pay and allow- ances when assigned to active duty. (Bull. 28, W. D., 1916, p. 17.) Longevity pay for active service in war time. (Bull. 28, W. D., 1916.) Mileage. (34 Stat. L., 24C.) 1437. The Secretary of War may assign retired officers of the Army, with their consent, to active duty in recruiting, for service in connection with the Organized Militia in the several States and Territories upon the request of the governor thereof, as military attaches, upon courts-martial, courts of inquiry and boards, and to staff duties not involving service with troops. (Act Apr. 23, ]904, 33 Stat. L., 264; G. O. 76, W. D., 1904, p. 10.) Acting as agents in the prosecution of claims against the Government. (Bull. 20, W. D., 1912.) Holding appointments under the Civil Service Commission. (Bull. 20, W. D., 1912.) Can not be assigned to duty as post-exchange officer. (Bull. 17, W. D., 1913.) Superintendent of Indian schools. (Bull. 17, W. D., 1913.) Active duty in certifying to destruction of worn-out property. (Bull. 18, W. D., 1913.) Exercising command at post from which regular garrison has been removed. (Bull. 35, W. D., 1913; Bull. 52, 1914.) Paying taxes while on college duty. (Bull. 35, W. D., 1913.) As acting quartermaster at posts at which only Quartermaster Corps enlisted men are serving. (Bull. 25, W. D., 1914, p. 13.) On active staff duty is not eligible as summary court (Bull. 52. 1914) nor to appoint a summary court (ibid.). Powers and duties on recruiting service. (Bull. 9, W. D., 1915.) ?68 SHOES. IV ' "' .' '.'lit Transfer of, to active list, law. (Bull. 12.IW. D., 1915, pp. 9-10.) Decision of J. A. G. relative to. (Bull. 30, W. D., 1915.) . 1438. ;When detailed to active duty in the recruiting service pi- as professors of military science and tactics at educational institutions tliey are not officers "required , to be mounted." (Pir. 81, W. D., 1908.) Status as to mounts when on duty with the Organized Militia. (G. O. 121, W. D,, 1911.) ], , 1439. Are subject to the rules and articles of war. .(It. ; S., 12561).' ,.,, .,,,,', .... 1440. Ketired officers may be assigned to. duty at the, Soldiers' Home,- provided they receiye from the Government only the pay and emoluments allowed by law to retired officers. (Ii. S., 3.259.) But they may receiye supplies from, the home, and the treasurer may receive a salary from the funds pf the home. (XX Op. Att. Gen., 350, Mar. 14, 1892.) 1441. "An assistant general treasurer and inspector general pf, the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers is not an officer of the United Stages within the meaning of the act of July 31, 1S94," and a retired officer receiving compensation of ,i(i2,j3QP per annum is not debarred from holding 'that office. ', (8 Comp., 443, .Jan. 11,. 1902., See Bull. 20, W. p., 1914, p. 6 ; r Dec. of Comp. in Bull. 18, W, D, 1916, p. 32, as to double salaries ;. also ,Bull.' 35, W. p., 1916, p. 3.) 1442. Laws, regulations, and instructions governing detail of, at educational institutions. ,(G.' O. 231, W. D., 1909, G. O. 231, W. D-, 1909, amended by G. O. 10, W. p., 1912, and G. O. 19. W. D., 1912, and G. O. 24,. W. D„ 1913. AH foregoing rescinded and substituted by G. O. 70, >V. D-, 1913.) SERVANTS. 1443. No officer shall use an enlisted man as, a servant in any case whatever. (R. S„ 1232.) See par. 1142 ante. , 1444. Company commanders enjoined to personally supervise fit of the, footgear; soldier has a marked tendency to wear a marching shoe of the same size as his dress shoe, whereas he should- wear at least a sizes larger. (Cir. 34, W. D-, 1906.) Inspection of feet and foot wear twice a month. (G. O. 17, W. D., 19J2. See also G. O. 26, W. D., 1912, as to inspection and care of men's feet by company commanders.) , Measuring of feet' and fitting of shoes by company com- mander. (G. O. 26, W. D., 1.912.) SOLDIERS' HOMES. 369 1445. One size stick and two shoe stretchers for each com- pany or detachment will be furnished by the Quartermaster's Department. (Cir. 63, W. D., 1909; U. R., 37 (b).) 1W6. Shoes of old pattern, both black and russet, on hand at the various posts, depots, and stations should be absorbed by issue as far as practicable before those of the latest pattern are issued. (Secretary of War and Quartermaster General, Nov. 16 and 27, 1908 ; 12942, O. I. G. See Par. II, G. O. 26. W. D.. 1912, as to absorption of old pattern shoes.) Issue of old pattern or damaged shoes to general prisoners. (G. O. 45. W. D., 1912.) 1447. An explanation for not wearing uniform shoes at in- spection in dress uniform to the effect that the men's feet were so tender that wearing uniform shoes caused loss of efficiency, was not accepted by the War Department as satisfactory, and the men were required to wear the uniform shoe as prescribed. (Dec. Acting Secretary of War, Oct. 29, 1907; 12006, O. I. G.) 1448. Neat's-foot oil for use as a shoe dressing will be fur- nished by the Quartermaster's Department, and a supply of not less than 4 ounces for each man will be kept on hand in every organization for use in the field in wet weather. (Cir. 72. W. D., 1907.) SIGXAT, COKPS DEPOTS AND POSTS. 1449. '■ The general depots of supply," mentioned in A. R., 187, 1904 (A. R., 189, 1910), include the general property depots of the Signal Corps at present established or that may here- after be established. Whenever such depots of the Signal Corps are situated at a Signal Corps post, matters of post ad- ministration remain in the hands of the division and depart- ment commanders. (Cir. 46, W. D.. 1906.) See A. R., 192; A. R.. 391, of 1913. SOLDIERS' HOMES. Soldiers' Some at Washington, D. C. 1450. The following persons, members of the Soldiers' Home, according to section 4814, Revised Statutes, shall be entitled to the rights and benefits herein conferred, and no others : First. Every soldier of the Army of the United States who has served, or may serve, honestly and faithfully 20 years in the same. 270 SOLDIERS' HOMES. Second. Every soldier and every discharged soldier* whether • regular or volunteer, who has suffered, or may suffer, by reason of disease or wounds incurred in the service and in the line of his duty, rendering him incapable of further military service, if such disability was not occasioned by his own misconduct. Third. The invalid and disabled soldier, whether regulars or volunteers, of the War of 1812 and of all subsequent wars. (R. S., 4821.) Note. — Discharged soldiers who served only in volunteer or- ganizations are not received at the Soldiers' Home in the Dis- trict of Columbia, because provision is made for them in the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. (Laws and Regulations for the Soldiers' Home, p. 20.) 1451. Regulations for admission to the Soldiers' Home, Wash- ington, D. C. (A. R., 177-180. See A. R., 178-181 of 1913.) 1452. The law which required that 12£ cents per month for the Soldiers' Home be deducted from the pay of enlisted men was repealed by act of June 12, 1906 (G. O. 115, W. D., 1906, p. 4), and act of May 11, 1908 (G. O. 80, W. D., 1908, p. 8. See Bull. 12, W. D., 1915, p. 6, as to certain forfeitures of dishonor- ably discharged soldiers not according to the. ) 1453. Board of commissioners. (Act Mar. 4, 1909 ; 35 Stat. L„ 1004; G. O. 63. W. D., 1909, p. 13.) National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. 1454. The following persons only shall be entitled to the benefits of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, and may be admitted thereto upon the order of a member of the board of managers, namely : All honorably discharged officers, soldiers, and sailors who served in the regular or volunteer forces of the United States in any war in which the country has been engaged, including the Spanish- American War, the provisional army (authorized by act of Congress approved Mar. 2, 1899), in any of the cam- paigns against hostile Indians, or who have served in the Philippines, in China, or in Alaska, who are disabled by dis- eace, wounds, or otherwise, and who have no adequate means of support, are not otherwise provided for by law, and by reason of such disability are incapable of earning their living. (Acts Mar. 21, 1866; May 26, 1900; Jan. 28, 1901; May 27, 1908; Mar. 4, 1909 ; Regulations, N. H. D. V. S., par. 83, published in G. O. 148, W. D., 1909.) STAEE. 271 Persons entitled to benefits of the National Home for Dis- abled Volunteer Soldiers. (Act approved Mar. 3, 1915, 38 Stat. L., S53.) 1455. Personal property of deceased members of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers who leave no heirs at law or next of kin, how disposed of. (Act June 25, 1910, 36 Stat. J,., 736; G. O. 133, W. D., 1910, p. 25.) 1456. Of a territorial division commander. (A. Ii., 196.) De- partment commander. (A. R., 198.) Department of Hawaii. (G. O. 129, W. D., 1911.) Commanders of normal brigades and higher units. (F. S. R., 16.) Temporary brigades and divisions formed for instruction at field exercises, maneuvers, etc. (F. S. R., 5.) General officer commanding a post. (A. R., 198.) Artillery district commander. (A. R., 307.) Regimental commander. (A. R., 248.) Battalion and squadron commanders. (A R., 248.) Post commander. (A. R., 206.) Of department commander, intelligence officer. (G. O. 15, W. D., 1916.) C. A. district commander. (G. O. 14, W. D., 1913.) Of commanders of bri- gades, divisions, field armies, and territorial departments. (G. O. 30 and 37, W. D., 1913 ; also A. R. 196 in C. A. R. 26 of 1913 ; also A. R. 198 and 199 in C. A. R. 26 of 1913. See A. R. 198 of 1913.) Coast defense command staff. (A. R. 307, C. A. R. 26 of 1913. See A. R. 307 of 1913.) Regimental ordnance officers, duties by whom performed. (G. O. 58, W. D., 1916. A. R. 196 of 1910 is A. R. 197 of 1913 ; A. R. 198 of 1910 is A. R. 197 and 198 of 1913 ; A. R. 206 of 1910 is A. R. 206 of 1913 ; A. R. 248 of 1910 is A. R. 248 of 1913.) 1457. Officers of the General Staff (staff departments), serv- ing at military posts, do not belong to regiments or battalions, but constitute the staff of the commanding officer. They will attend him on all reviews and inspections ; will form In line thre/ paces to the rear of the commanding officer, who may, at his dis- cretion, require them to stand fast when he proceeds to make/he " inspection," or he may instruct one or more to accompany/ftim, and the remainder to retain their position at the post for tpview. (Cir. 8, A. G. O., 1885.) See G. O. 196, W. D., 1909. 1458. Tour of service of staff officers in the Philippine Islands to be two and one-half years. ( Secretary of War, Oc- 25, 1911 ; 902S-D, O. I. G. See Bull. C, W. D., 1912, for ton of officers with regiments in P. I.) 272 SUBMARINE HIKING. Tours for officers of C. A. C. in Philippine Islands to be three years. (15831, O. I. G.) Tours for officers in Alaska to be two years. (9028-F, O. I. G.) Tours for officers and enlisted men in Philippine Islands, two years. (G. O. 36, W. D., 1915.) 1459. Hereafter graduates of the Service Schools and the Staff College shall not be subject to detail in any staff corps or department, or to other detached service until they have re- joined the organizations to which they belong and served there- with two years. (Secretary of War, Aug. 29, 1911; 14324-B. O. I. G.) SUBMARINE MlrUNG. 1460. Designation "torpedo companies" changed to "mine companies." (G. O. 21, W. D., 1908.) 1461. Companies assigned to a mine defense are charged with the care and operation of the mine equipment. (G. O. 62, W. D.. 1908, Par. IV, sec. 17.) 1462. Accountability for submarine mine property. (G. O. 182, W. D., 1907, amended by W. D. G. O. 121, 1908 ; 50, 1911. Par. 7, G. O., 102, W. D., 1907, amended by G. O. 44, W. D., 1913. See Bull. 40, TV. D., 1915.) 1463. Expendable submarine stores. (Prov. M. X. M., pp. 27-29.) 1464. Mine equipment expended in mine commands. (G. O. (3, W. D., 1908, Par. IV, sec. 18.) 1465. Tlie distribution box boats, being a part of the mine equipment of the Coast Artillery Corps, will be assigned by ar- tillery district commanders to mine companies or to detach- ments assigned to mine defense for their care and use. The officer in command of the organization will himself take direct charge of the boats or will designate an officer under his command for that duty. He will assign to each boat as crew a corporal and tvo specially selected privates, the corporal to act as master of th» boat, one of the privates as engineer, and the other as deck ham. (G. O. 235, W. t)., 1909.) 14*6. As the use of these boats (wooden working boats for subma-ine mining) will tend to keep them in good condition and ser-e to train the members of the various crews in their handling *u(l care, their use for ordinary work in the waters about a cost artillery post, when not needed for submarine mine purpose, j s authorized under proper supervision of lecal commanding •fficers. (Cir. 37. Vt\ D.. 1905.) SUBSISTENCE STORES. 273 1467. Annual allowance of submarine mines for practice at posts supplied with the necessary mine explosive : To each post where a mine company is stationed, three mines ; to other posts where instruction in submarine mining is required, one mine., (G. O. 22, W. D., 191J, p. 9.) See annual ammunition orders. ; 1168. Submarine mine property shall not be used for other than mine purposes, unless the express authority of the Chief of Artillery therefor has been previously obtained. (G. O. 86, W. D., 1905.) 1469. At posts provided with the necessary material (oil en-r gine, storage battery, transformers, switchboard, operating boxes, etc.), a mining casemate shall be installed, provided a suitable room is available or may be extemporized for this purpose. If for any reason it is found impossible to make this temporary installation, the commanding officer shall make a detailed report showing why it can not be done. (G. O. 86, W. D., 1905.) 1470. Instructions relative to classification of submarine mine cable. (Cir. 78, W. D., 1908. Cir. 78, W. D., 1908, superseded by S, Q. 8, W- P., 1914.) 1471. Test of submarine mine cable, received at an artillery post, for insulation and copper resistance. (Cir. 45, W. D., 1907 ; G. O. 202, W. D., 1910. Cir. 45, 1907, and G. O. 202, 1910, superseded by GO. 8, W. p., 1914.) 1472. Cable tanks should, if practicable, be kept filled with fresh water, but when this is impracticable salt water may be used until a supply of fresh water becomes available. (G. O. 86, W. D., 1905.) See p. 68, Prov. M. g. M. 1473. Test of mines and apparatus. (Prov. M. S. M., pp. 42-^4.) 1474. Care and preservation of submarine mine material. (Prov. M.&.M., pp. 73-75.) SUBSISTENCE STOBES. 1475. Sales list, including articles to be kept for sale in Alaska and the Philippine Islands and at recruit depots. (G. O. 172, W. D., 1909. Bull. 12, W. p., 1914, latest list; amended by Bull. 19, W. D., 1914. For sales list other than food sup- plies, see Cirs. 18, 25, and 2Q, O. C, Q. M. C, 1913.) 1476. The War Department has uniformly declined tp au- thorize sales, made to enlisted men and civilian employees under A. R., 1259 and 1263, 1908 (A. R., 1263 and 1267, 1910), to be paid for at the end of the month. (13274-B, 13612, O. I. G.) , 11209— 17 18 274 SUBSISTENCE STORES. See par. 1302 ante; A. R., 1241 and 1245, of 1913; see also 15909, O. I. G., Neo. 188. 1477. Prices to be charged for subsistence stores furnished by the Subsistence Department to another bureau of the War De-. partment, or to another executive department of the Government or employees thereof. (Act Mar. 3, 1911; 36 Stat. L., 1047; G. O. 45, W. D., 1911, p. 17.) Pricas to be charged for subsistence supplies to Navy and Marine Corps. (Bull. 18, W. D., 1914, and Bull. 12, W. D., 1915, p. 16.) 1478. Sales of subsistence stores made to a company, detach- ment, hospital, post bakery or post exchange, when paid for within the calendar month in which they are made, are regarded as cash sales within the meaning of A. R., 1259 (1908) [A. R., 1263, 1910]. (Cir. 92, W. D., 1909. A. R., 1263, of 1910, amended by G. O. 171, W. D., 1911. See A. R., 1241, of 1913.) 1479. Section 1144, Revised Statutes, provides for sales of subsistence stores at " cost prices ; " and the act of July 5, 1884 (23 Stats., 108), defines the cost price as follows: "The cost price of each article shall be understood, in all cases of such sales, to be the invoice price of the last lot of that article re- ceived by the officer making the sale prior to the first day of the month in which the sale is made." This provision of law is specific and positive, and there is no authority for selling sup- plies at a reduction in price whereby the department will re- ceive less than the law prescribes. Even the fraction of a cent is at times a portion of the cost price to be charged and must be exacted, so that if the purchaser does not choose to purchase a quantity that will total to an even cent, the department has to insist upon the full cent. But it is the privilege of the pur- chaser, and a common practice, to call for a small article to make out the difference, otherwise he loses the fraction of the cent. The Government can not lose, but may gain, and the fraction of a cent in the course of a month may amount to dollars, which, under paragraph 292, Subsistence Manual [M. S. D., 295, 1910], the commissary is required to take up and account for. Par. 639, A. R., 1908 [A. R., 646, 1910], applies to footings of vouchers only. (Views of Commissary General, con- curred in by the Secretary of War, Jan. 6, 1910 ; 13891, O. I. G. See A'. R., 635, of 1913.) 1479J. Cash from sales to be turned over daily by the ser- geant. (15S93, O. I. G.) 1480. It is essential that the commissary should cheek, the entries on abstracts of sales and issues, and this duty should SURVEYING OFFICER. 275 not be delegated to the commissary sergeant, no matter how efficient he may be. (Commissary General, Aug. 1, 1911; 15298, O. I. G. See Cir. 12, Q. M. G. O., 1914, as to duties of quar- termaster in checking up the sales slips, etc.) 1481. The requirement that "At the close of business each day the quantities and articles sold will be abstracted on Form No. 21" is hereby modified so as to permit officers to make such abstracts of sales at the earliest convenient dates during the month in which the sales are made. (Cir. 6, O. C. G., May 16, 1911.) Consolidation of five days' sales on one line of Form 21, not authorized. (15915, O. I. G. Cir. 12, Q. M. G. O., 1914.) 1482. Action to be taken when there is danger of the Govern- ment sustaining heavy loss by stores deteriorating and there is no prospect of such stores being consumed in the near future. (M. S. D., 129.) 1482*. Only one sales room (Q. 11.) will be maintained at military post or station. (G. O. 81, W. D., 1914.) 1483. Commanding generals of territorial divisions are au-. thorized to increase or decrease, without reference to the War Department, but with due regard to the interests of the service and existing law, the various allowances specified in A. R., 1237, 1910. (G. O. 89, TT. D., 1911.) Note. — The articles referred to are: Soap, candles, lantern caudles, matches, toilet paper, rock salt and vinegar for public animals, flour for paste used in target practice, huck towels, ice, and housewives. SURVEYING OFFICER. 1484. The post surgeon, unless he be the post commander, can not appoint a surveying officer. (Acting Secretary of War, Mar. 3, 1908; 12205,0. I. G.) 1485. On the approved recommendation of a surveying officer the following' classes of properly may be destroyed : (1) Clothing infected with contagious disease ; ( 2 ) stores that have become so deteriorated as to endanger health or injure other stores ; and (3) unserviceable property of no salable value submitted to a surveying officer under the provisions of A. R., 689. The decision of the commanding officer will be final as to whether such prop- erty has salable value. This paragraph will, in its application to ordnance stores under (3), be limited to utterly worthless articles constituting the soldier's personal equipments (not arms), horse equip- ments, and target materials and supplies, the cost price of which 276 SURVEYING OFFICER. does not exceed $100 for mounted organizations and $50 for all other cases. In each case the report will give the dates of re- ceipt of the stores surveyed. Before ordering the destruction of property or stores under the provisions of this paragraph the commanding officer will per- sonally inspect the same, and will be held responsible that the conditions justify the action. In case the invoice value .of the stores involved exceeds $500, the approval of the next higher administrative commander will be obtained before destruction of the property, as provided in A. It., 730. A certificate of the witnessing officer that the property has been destroyed as au- thorized will be appended to the report. (A. R., 728. A. R., 678 and 717 of 1913 amended by C. A. R., 30 of 1915. See A. R., 678 and 717 of 1913 ; A. R., 717 and 719 of 1913.) 1486. Where two reports of survey of ordnance stores per- taining to one organization covered destruction on the same date of property whose cost price was $99.90 and $98.65, the Secretary of War, March 11, 1908, concurred in the following remarks of .the Chief of Ordnance : " The action of these officers in disposing of the property seems to have been based on a technical compliance with A. R., 720, as amended (A. R., 728, 1910), but their actions violated the spirit of this regulation and nullified its purpose. If such action were permitted to pass unnoticed, an officer might claim that he could, on the same date or about the same date, properly dispose of utterly worthless ordnance property having an aggregate cost price of any amount, provided each report of survey covered property the cost price of which was $100 or under. " This office reports that cases of this kind have so far been exceedingly rare. It is considered therefore that proper compli- ance with the spirit and purpose of the regulation can be best enforced by informing the officers concerned that the Secretary of War disapproves of their actions, and should future cases arise more stringent measures will be adopted." (12332, O. I. G. See A. R, 717, of 1913.) 1487. The Secretary of War, January 4, 1911, concurred in the following views of the Inspector General of the Army, as to whether a commanding officer is authorized by the last sentence of the first section of A. R., 720, 1908 (A. R., 728, 1910), to pro- nounce property as having no salable value, in opposition to the opinion of the surveying officer, and then order its destruction : " Under the provisions of paragraph 720, Army Regulations, 1908 (A. R., 728. 1910), it is within the province of the command- SURVEYING OFFICER. 277 ing officer to decide whether or not property of the first ciass. submitted to a surveying officer under paragraph 682, Army Regulations, 1908 (A. R., 689, 1910), has a salable value. If, iu his opinion, it has no salable value, he has authority to order the destruction of such property, thus assuming all responsibility connected therewith." (11773-A, O. I. G. See A. R., 678 and 717, of 1913.) 1488. Instructions relative to the preparation and execution of reports of survey and to the action of surveying officers : On ordnance property (W. D. Cirs. 92, 1908; 16, 1910). Engineer property. (Cir. 14. W. D., 1909; G. O. 10, W. D., 1910.) See par. 1489 post. 1489. The Secretary of War, November 4, 1911, approved the following recommendation of the Inspector General of the Army. with reference to the survey of river and harbor and fortifica- tion property for which the several district officers of the Corps of Engineers are accountable : " That the Chief of Engineers be authorized to direct the sev- eral district engineer officers to submit from time to time to the Chief of Engineers as ' the next higher administrative com- mander ' lists of such property as they may desire to have sur- veyed, accompanied by the evidence required by paragraph 722, A. R., and to appoint some disinterested engineer officer to act as surveying officer; subsequent action on the survey report to be governed by paragraphs 728, 729, and 730, A. R." (15202-E, O. I. G. See G. O. 17, O. C. E., 1911 ; A. R., 717, 718, 719, Of 1913.) 1490. Action of a surveying officer is required on ordnance stores rendered unserviceable by fair wear and tear when an emergency requisition is submitted for stores to replace them. (Cir. 16, W. D., 1910. See also G. O. 13, W. D., 1916, as to rifles and pistols ; Bull. 24, W. D., 1913, as to data required on survey reports on rifles, test before submission for inspector or survey, etc., amended by Bulls. 15 and 31, W. D., 1915.) 1491. Report of survey to be prepared in triplicate. Separate reports will be made for each staff department concerned. (A. R., 727. See A. R., 716, of 1913.) 1492. Approval of reports of survey. (A. R., 729-731.) Reports on mine yawls to be forwarded to Q. M. G. O. (9797-C; Neo. 229. See A. R., 718-720, of 1913.) 1493. The third copy of a report of survey on public property pertaining to a recruit depot br to a general recruiting station will be filed at the depot or station. (Cir. 30. AV. D., 190S.) 278 SUEVEYING OFFICER. 1494. Reports oa unserviceable band instruments. (A. B., 1195. See A. R., 1179, of 1913.) 1495. Reports on china and glassware of outgoing organiza- tions. (A. R., 1039. See A. R., 1023, of 1913.) 1496. Reports for information of Secretary of War on un- serviceable silken colors, standards, and guidons in possession of commands. (A. R., 239.) 1497. On horse equipments issued to mounted officers below the grade of major. (A. R., 1542. See G. O. 76, W. D., 1913: A. R., 1520, of 1913.) 1498. Post commanders have authority, and should exercise it, to order officers responsible for quartermaster's property that has become unserviceable through fair wear and tear to turn it in to the post quartermaster either to have it replaced or to receive credit for it, thus doing away with a large number of surveys in organizations. (Secretary of War, Mar. 1, 1911; 6650-L, O. I. G.) 1499. Opinion of the Judge Advocate General, October 6, 1903, in case where a board of survey recommended that the price of butter on hand by the Subsistence Department for sale at a post be reduced : " In view of the positive requirements of the statute that the sale of subsistence stores to officers and enlisted men shall be ' at cost price only,' it is believed that the proposed reduction would not be legal. The statute not only provides that the sale shall be at cost price, but defines the meaning of the term, ' to be the invoice price of the last lot of that article received by the officer making the sale prior to the first day of the month in which the sale is made.' " (5723-B, O. I. G. ; 15285, J. A. G. O.) 1500. On loss of subsistence funds. (M. S. D., 98.) 1501. On damage to private property resulting from military operations, when the appointment of a board of officers is not practicable. (Cir. 22, W. D., 1910.) 1502. Not to be appointed to act upon and fix responsibility for loss or damage to private property of officers, or other per- sons connected with the military service, that has been shipped on Government bill of lading. (Cir. 14, W. D., 1910.) 1503. Whenever loss or destruction of, or damage to, public I'roperty, requiring the action of a surveying officer, occurs, such action will be requested by the responsible officer as soon as practicable and in every case within 30 days after discovery of the loss, destruction, or damage, unless exceptional circum- TABLEWARE. 279 stances, which will be explained by the officer's certificates, pre- vent such action within that period. (A. R.. 724. See A. It., 713, of 1913.) TABLE WARE. 1504. Estimates are sometimes made for articles of china and glass ware, to cover wear and tear, as determined by inventory and inspection report. The term breakage in A. R., 1200. covers all shortage by deterioration of such ware through breakage, chipping, cracking, etc. ; shortage through extraordi- nary circumstances, or through loss or carelessness, is other- wise provided for. Attention is invited to paragraph II, Gen- eral Orders, No. 7, series 1895, and to Circular No. 10, series 1895, both from this office, the latter regarding inspection of ware after each meal and each dishwashing. The allowance under A. R., 1200, is abundant, and ware must be so guarded that the outfit shall therewith be kept complete. China and glass ware will be disposed of only as provided for by that paragraph, which does not contemplate the action of an inspector. Estimates for ware will be rendered quarterly for articles needed within value and quantity allowed by regulations. If estimates are not submitted at the end of each quarter, it will be inferred that the supply on hand is complete to that date. The account for each organization is closed at the end of the fiscal year. If the ware of a departing organization is left in such a condi- tion that the supply on hand, together with allowance remain- ing due, and articles replaced as provided for by A. R., 1200. will not complete the outfit for its successor, the shortage will be charged against the officer in charge of the mess of the de- parting company. The quartermaster who receives the ware from departing organizations will keep the supply of each company separately, to be thus turned over to its successor. (G. O. 51. A. G. O.. 1896.) Note.— A. R., 1200, of 1895. continued as A. R.. 1194, 1910. See A. R., 1178, of 1913. 1505. China and glass ware belonging to mess outfits * * * will not be removed from soldiers' barracks without the order of the post commander, nor will they be removed from a post or station except by order of the War Department. * * * 280 TELEGRAMS. Previously to the execution of an. order for change of station of an organization the commanding officer of the post or sta- tion will appoint a surveying officer, if possible an officer be- longing to an organization other than that changing station, who will survey all china and glass ware of the outgoing or- ganization. He will render a report as to the serviceability or unserviceability of the articles surveyed, and that report, when approved by the commanding officer, will be final. All china and glass ware found to be serviceable will be turned in to the quartermaster for reissue. All china and glass ware found to be unserviceable after the authorized allowance of 5 per centum a quarter on account of breakage shall have been deducted will lie destroyed and the money value thereof charged against the officer who is responsible for the property. (A. R., 1039.) China and glass ware serviceable before being turned in, but found unserviceable after. (Bull. IS, W. D., 1913. See A. R., 1023, of 1913.) 150(5. In determining whether china is serviceable or not, the survey officer will be guided by the rule that cracked or chipped china is serviceable and will be issued to companies provided it will retain the same amount of food or liquid as if it were not cracked or chipped. Cracked china that leaks is manifestly un- serviceable ; but this can not be ascertained except by personal examination and test and each piece will be so tested. (Chief of Staff, Mar. 17, 1905; 13025, O. I. G.) Slight chipping or crack- ing does not render ware unserviceable. As a matter of fact, if the departing organization used the ware up to the time of de- parture it was serviceable, and if used by that organization it could be used by its successor. (Q. M. G., concurred in by Secretary of War, Aug. 5, 1909 ; 13518, O. I. G.) TELEGRAMS. 1507. Rates for telegrams and cablegrams. (G. O. 114, W. D., 1911.) Use of letters S O as call letters. (G. O. 23, W. D., 1915.) Word " radiogram " to be used instead of " wireless telegram." (Par. VII, G. O. 15, W. D., 1912.) Instructions as to use of the telegraph for official business. (G. O. 14, W. D., 1913. See 2031-10, O. I. G.) Radiograms, transmission of. (Bull. 19 of 1914, Bull. 51 of 1916.) TELEPHONES. 281 TEUEGBAPHIC CODE. 1508. Telegraphic cipher code, care of, etc. (G. O. 84, \V. I)., 1904 ; G. O. 93, W. D., 1907. G. O. 84, W. D., 1904, amended by G. O. 5, W. D., 1914; G. O. 56, W. D. 1915, supersedes previous orders as to W. D. telegraph code; amended by G. O. 11, W. D., 1916.) TEIJ2PH0NES. 1509. For posts, number, and location ; central to be usually at adjutant's office. (Par. 1, G. O. 97, W. D., 1906, amended by G. O. 170, W. D., 1908; G. O. 20, W. D., 1912; G. O. 5, W. D.. 1913; G. O. 9, W. D., 1914.) 1510. Telephone systems of Coast Artillery posts. (W. D. G. O. 97, 1906 ; 116, 1908 ; 83, 1909 ; G. O. 20, W. D., 1912 ; G. O. 5, 1913; G. O. 9, 1914.) 1511. Telephone equipment for target ranges for small-arms practice. (S. C. M. No. 7, pars. 566-571. S. C. M. No. 7, 1909, pars. 566-571; see pars. 491-496, 1912 edition.) 1512. Telephonic communication between posts and near-by towns. (Par. 2, G. O. 97, W. D., 1906, amended by G. O. 116, W. D., 1908; G. O. 20 of 1912; G. O. 5 of 1913, W. D.) 1513. Telephones and other Signal Corps fire-control equip- ment of Coast Artillery posts are to be inspected and tested an- nually. (G. O. 146, W. D., 1911.) Post telephone systems at interior posts are to be inspected semiannually. (G. O., 97, \V. D., 1906, par. 11; S. C. M. No. 3, p. 140. G. O. 97, W. D., 1906, superseded by G. O., 20, W. D., 1912 ; G. O. 5, W. D., 1913.) 1514. Instructions for the operation, maintenance, and care of post telephone systems and the buzzer and communication systems of target ranges installed by the Signal Corps. (G. O. 90, W. D., 1910; Art. Bull. No. 78 (serial No. 89), Sept.. 25, 1911.) To be maintained and operated by members of the gar- rison as a rule. (Par. 11, G. O. 97, W. D., 1906. G. O. 97, 1906, superseded by G. O. 20, W. D., 1912; G. O. 5, W. D., 1913.) 1515. All officers and enlisted men of the Field Artillery who may be called upon to use telephones will be instructed in their wiring and in the determining of faults so as to be able to keep the instruments in order and make the ordinary field repairs. (G. O. 4, W. D., 1911, par. 10.) Locating and remedying trouble in the Field Artillery telephone, model 1910. (Cir. 6, O. C. S. O.. 1912.) 282 TRANSPORTATION. 1516. Field allowance of tentage for officers, both in cam- paign and permanent camp, and the normal campaign allowance of tentage for enlisted men will be that prescribed in Field Service Regulations. (G. O. G6, XV. D., 1911.) Allowance of tentage for permanent or maneuver camps, re- ferred to in F. S. R., 181, and not prescribed in F. S. R., 231. (G. O. 66, W. D., 1911, par. 2. See G. O. 39, W. D., 1915, for allowance for war and peace equipment Amended by G. O. 53 and 65 of 1915, and by G. O. 13, 58, and 72 of 1916. See Tables of Organizations, 1914. p. 10. G. O. 66, W. D., 1911, amended by G. O. 41, W. D., 1912, as to field companies, Sig Corps.) 1517. When troops are on practice or other marches involv- ing absence from garrison over night the allowance of tentage will be fixed by the commanding officer. (G. O. 66, W. D., 1911.) 1518. Allowance of tentnge for sanitary units. (M. M. D., S56 and "Note" thereunder; G. O. 66, W. D. r 1911, Par. I. sec. 3.) 1519. Allowance of tentage for civilian employees, when in the field with troops. (G. O. 155, W. D., 1911.) 1520. The full allowance of tentage should be kept on hand at posts at all times. (Q. M. G., Feb. 14, 1910; 13852, O. I. G.) 1521. The prescribed allowance of tentage and equipage will habitually be kept in the hands of the organizations to which it is issued. After use and before being put away, tentage and equipage will be thoroughly aired, dried, and put in serviceable condition, so as to be ready for immediate vise when again re- quired. (A. R. 1199. A. R. 1183 of 1913.) 1522. The use of serviceable tents or other canvas for any purpose other than that for which such articles are furnished is prohibited, except in cases of emergency when necessary to pro- tect public properly. (A. R. 1199. A. R. 1183 of 1913.) 1523. The use of the hand ax and the pick mattock in or- ganizations equipped with the intrenching tool is authorized for the purpose of driving tent pins. The use of the bayonet for that purpose is prohibited. (Clr. 106, W. D., 1908.) TEANSPOKTATION. 1524. The field allowance of transportation will be that pre- scribed in Field Service Regulations. (G. O. 66, W. D., 1911. Par. I, sec. 1.) See Tables of Organization, 1914. Wagon trans- TRANSPORTATION. 283 portation for mountain Artillery. (1C684, O. I. G.) See Par. II, G. O. 35, W. D., 1914; Par. I, G. O. 35, W. D., 1914, as to baggage to be carried in field. Allowance of animals and vehicles for field service equipment. (G. O. 39, W. D., 1915, amended by G. O. 53 and G5, 1915; and 13, 1916; 5S, 1916; 72, 1916.) Mules for supply troop of Cavalry. (G. O. 38, 1916.) For mounts for same. (See G. O. 38, 1916, and Bull. 56, W. D., 1916.) 1525. The allowance of transportation for sanitary units will be that prescribed in the Manual for the Medical Department (G. O. 66, W. D., 1911, Par. I, sec. 3.) 1526. Allowance of transportation for field companies of the Signal Corps. (G. O. 24, W. D., 1911. G. O. 24, W. D., 1911, amended by G. O. 52, W. D., 1912.) For telegraph companies, Signal Corps. (G. O. 55, W. D., 1913.) 1527. The ammunition wagons prescribed in Field Service Regulations for Cavalry and Infantry regiments will not be taken with troops on practice marches or to permanent or maneuver camps unless so directed in orders from the War Department. (G. O. 66, W. D., 1911, Par. I, sec. 4.) Ammunition wagons not to be issued to troops or kept on hand at posts in time of peace. Extra w T agons at posts are not to be assigned as ammunition wagons. (15966-J. O. I. G.) Appropriation for passenger vehicles. (Bull. 41, W. D., 1914.) 1528. Organization of a wagon company and a pack train. (F. S. R., 34; Manual of Pack Transportation, 87.) 1529. Instructions relative to pack trains. (F. S. R., 237; Manual of Pack Transportation.) 1530. Care of means of, in the field ; personal attention of quartermaster necessary ; he can not delegate his responsibility to anyone else, and he alone will be held responsible for their condition. (Q. M. M.. 716-720.) 1531. Field. Service Regulations do not provide for any field service transportation for Coast Artillery companies. This (Q. M. G.) office has, however, fixed an allowance of one escort wagon for each company of Coast Artillery. (Q. M. G., Apr. 17, 1907; 11333, O. I. G.) 1532. Allowance of spring wagons for posts. (A. R., 1118. A. It., 1103, of 1913.) 284 TRANSPORTATION. 1533. Spring wagons will be used only by direction of com- manding officers and for the purpose for which they are supplied, viz, for the transportation of officers and enlisted men traveling on duty when other means are not available. (A. R., 1119. A. R., 1104, of 1913.) 1531. Commanding officers will cause mounted organizations to be provided daily with the proper facilities for policing stables and hauling forage. (A. R., 1121. A. R.. 1106, of 1913.) 1535. Ambulances. — Allowance for field service (F. S. R., 33, 302; M. M. D., 578) ; for posts (A. R., 1451) ; for each regi- mental, battalion; and squadron headquarters (A. R., 1451) ; furnished and repaired by Quartermaster's Department; housed when practicable near hospital ; subject to call of surgeon (A. R., 1450) ; driver designated (A. R., 1452) ; care and inspec- tion (A. R., 1452, 145S). See paragraph 90, ante. A. R., 1427, 142S, 1429, 1435, of 1913. Ambulances, marking, etc. (G. O. 39, W. D., 1915, p. 2. M. M. D., 1916. ) 1536. Ambulances will be used only for transportation of the sick and wounded, the recreation of convalescent patients, or to give instruction iu the duties of the ambulance service. (A. R., 1450.) Use in the field. (A. R., 1458; A. R., 1427, of 1913; A. R., 1435, of 1913. ) 1537. Each company will be furnished with one hand litter, which will be kept ready for use at all times. It will be supplied by the Medical Department. (A. R., 1453 ; A. R., 1430, of 1913.) 1538. Army and escort wagons will be painted an olive-drab color. (G. O. 191, W. D., 190(5.) Formula for mixing olive-drab paint. (Cir. 66, W. D., 1906.) Wagons, marking, etc. 1555. A standard sample for color of olive-drab woolen cloth will be furnished by the Quartermaster's Department to the quar- termaster of every garrisoned post for the future guidance of officers of the Army when providing themselves with olive-drab uniforms. To prevent unnecessary hardship, officers will be permitted to wear out such olive-drab uniforms as they now possess. (Cir. 48, W. D., 1907.) Standard sample of braid to be similarly furnished. (Indorse- ment of Q. M. General, May 16, 1908; 12422, O. I. G.) 1556. A set of standard patterns of officers' uniforms will be kept in the office of the chief quartermaster of every territorial division for examination by officers. (U. R., 45.) 1557. Alterations will not be made in any article of the uni- form that will result in a material change from the cut pre- scribed for it in regulations; nor will hooks be placed on the front of the coat below the Buttons. Company commanders will exercise personal supervision over the fitting of the uniforms of the men of their companies, and permit only such changes as will insure a proper fit without disturbing the general appear- ance of the uniform. (TJ. R., 4.) 1558. Enlisted men will not be permitted to wear articles of the uniform other than those furnished to the organization to which they belong, (TJ. R., 48.) UNIFORM. 287 1559. Enlisted men will not be permitted to wear any articles of uniform which are not furnished by the Quartermaster's Department. (U. R., 48.) 1560. Noncommissioned officers in charge of working parties will not wear the fatigue untiform unless their duties be such as to make it necessary. (U. R., p. 53.) 1561. Suspenders, when worn, must not be visible. (U. R., 109.) 1562. White uniform for wear by Hospital Corps men on duty in the wards, dispensaries, post-mortem rooms, operating rooms, and mess rooms of hospitals; also by Hospital Corps men on duty assisting dental surgeons. (U. R., p. 52.) 1563. For inspection of the dress of enlisted men before leav- ing on, and after returning from, pass and for responsibilities of officers for the appearance of enlisted men in garrison and on pass, etc., see IT. R., 39. 1564. Articles of clothing specially provided for troops sta- tioned in Alaska; how issued, etc. (G. O., 67, W. D., 1911, p. 5. G. O. 67, W. D., 1911, substituted by Cir. 10, Q. M. G. O., 1912. See 16016, O. I. G.) 1565. When changes or modifications are made in articles of clothing or equipage, issues to the Regular Army and Organized Militia of the kinds and patterns then on hand will be continued until the supply thereof is exhausted ; and whenever any par- ticular kind or size of articles of clothing or equipage that has been modified is exhausted requisitions for that kind or size will be filled from the new pattern that may be adopted. (U. R., 8.) 1566. A sample of each size of garment used at the post will be furnshed to post quartermasters for the use of organization commanders in " trying on " the garments until a satisfactory fit is secured and the soldier's record of sizes of clothing is correct. (U. R., 37.) 1567. It is desired that company commanders shall carefully scrutinize issues and endeavor to prevent enlisted men from drawing any quantities of clothing in excess of their actual needs. While existing orders are not intended to limit the soldier to an exact number of articles, yet it is thought that the allowance as prescribed is sufficient for all intents and purposes except in extraordinary cases. (Q. M. G., Jan. 20, 1909; 12803, O. I. G.) 1568. In settling the clothing accounts of enlisted men on the first settlement date following enlistment, credit for the annual 288 VETERINARIANS. allowance should be computed at the rate of 30 days to each month, and the same rule obtains in the settlement for the period from last regular settlement date to the date of discharge. For example : A soldier enlisting on the 3d day of March would, on the settlement date, June 30, be entitled to three times the monthly share of the annual allowance and twenty-eight times the daily share of the annual allowance. Similarly, a soldier dis- charged on March 3 would be entitled to two times the monthly share of the annual allowance and three times the daily share of said allowance. The tables specifying the money allowance for clothing contained in the orders issued since the present clothing system was adopted show that the daily share of both the initial and annual allowance is computed on the basis of 30 days to each month, and it is contemplated that credit be extended accord- ingly. (Paymaster General, May 9, 1910; 14167, O. I. G.) 1569. Clothing issued to a soldier whose enlistment was fraudulent and who was discharged without honor and without final statements is the property of the United States and should be retained and used. (Cir. 36, W. D., 1910.) Uniform clothing of dishonorably discharged soldiers ; disposi- tion, etc. (G. O. 67, W. D., 1915.) 1570. For Army Nurse Corps (female). (M. M. D., 83-87. M. M. D., 1916, 93 to 97 and 267.) 1571. For officers and crews of United States Army trans- ports. (Regulations prescribing Flags, Uniforms, etc., of The U. S. Army Transport Service, 1899. ) Regulations of 1899 super- seded by Regulations of 1912. VETERINARIANS. 1572. Of Cavalry and Field Artillery: Duties. (A. R., 90, 91.) Status as to pay, allowances, and retirement. (G. O. 45, W. D., 1911, p. 10 ; A. R., 89.) Come within the operation of the act approved May 11, 1908, as to death benefit to widow or other person previously designated. (Cir. 81, W. D., 1908.) Status with reference to mounts, horse equipments, and forage. (Cir. r>, W. D., 1909.) To carry revolvers and ammunition when on field duty. (G. O. 39, W. IX, 1910.) Course in revolver range practice. (G. O. 39, W. D., 1910. See national defense act, June 3, 1916, Bull. 16, W. D., 1916. Also Bull. 34, W. D., 1916, p. 9. as to appointment of Q. M. C. Vets, to commissioned officers.) 1573. A veterinarian of Cavalry or Artillery is allowed by law the pay and allowances of a second lieutenant. He is given rank by G. O. 39, A. G. O., 1902, next after a second lieutenant, WATER SUPPLY, SEWERAGE, ADD HEATING. 289 and the character of his duties is such as to require him to give orders to enlisted men. He is therefore entitled to receive the customary salute from enlisted men. (Cir. 18, A. G. O., 1902.) 1574. Veterinarians are not competent to sit as members of courts-martial or perform any of the duties which are expressly required by law to be performed by commissioned officers. As their status is assimilated to that of commissioned officers, how- ever, they are eligible for detail as members of boards of survey or councils of administration, and may, when no commissioned officer is available, serve as exchange officers or post treasurers and may witness payments to enlisted men. (Cir. 30, A. G. O., 1901.) 1575. Inspection by, of beef cattle before they are slaughtered and of fresh beef when delivered at post. (G. O. 28, W. D., 1906.) 1576. Veterinary supplies. — Supply table, including instru- ments and dispensary equipments for veterinary hospitals, veterinarian's field equipment, field equipment for farriers and emergency equipment for horseshoers, and standard veterinary textbooks. (G. O. 115, W. D., 1911. G. O. 115, W. D., 1911, amended by Bull. 9, W. D., 1913; also G. O. 23, W. D., 1915.) 1577. Veterinary hospital, where authorized. (A. R., 92.) WATEB SUPPLY, SEWERAGE, HEATING, AND LIGHTING PLANTS. 1578. No changes in or extensions of systems of water sup- ply, sewerage, plumbing, heating, gas or electric lighting will be made at military posts or in any buildings thereat, nor will existing sewer, water, gas, or electric lighting mains be tapped for supplying additional service without proper authority from the War Department. (G. O. 163, W. D., 1908.) 1579. Analysis of water of a permanent post or camp in the United States. (Cir. 58, W. D., 1909.) 1580. Sanitation of camps. — Sanitary rules to be observed in the selection of camp sites and the establishment of camps. (F. S. R., 185-190.) Odorless excavating tank wagon, urinals, and latrines. (G. O. 170, A. G. O., 1899.) Sanitary regulations, covering water supply, garbage, kitchens, and mess rooms, malaria, foods and drinks, inspections, infec- tious diseases, etc. (G. O. 45, W. D., 1916.) 1581. Rules and directions for care of steam-heating plants. (Cir. 1, A. G. O., 1902. See G. O. 57. W. D., 1914. amended by G. O. 83, W. D., 1914.) 11209—17 19 APPENDIX. FORM FOR REPORT OF AN INSPECTION OF A GARRISONED POST AND FORM FOR STATEMENT OF IRREGULARITIES AND DEFICIENCIES. DIRECTIONS. 1. " The written reports of inspectors general and acting in- spectors general will set forth a correct return of the troops, the number present at and absent from the station and the ab- sentees from inspection, and whether irregularities, etc., re- ported at last inspection, have been remedied ; after which will follow a statement of the results of the inspection, dealing only with defects, deficiencies, irregularities, recommendations, and commendations whereof the various items will be paragraphed and stated separately. These items will be grouped under the department within whose sphere the responsibility for the con- ditions stated faljs, viz : Commanding officer, Quartermaster's Department, Corps of Engineers, etc. Brief statement will be made of the various drills and exercises held for the inspector and the report concluded with an exposition of the conclusions arrived at as to the military efficiency, discipline, and instruc- tion of the command." (A. R., 912. ) 2. Reports of inspections of troops will contain a statement of the names of the various drills from the setting-up exercises to the evolutions of the highest organization examined by the in- spector. A similar statement will recite the tests of the classes in signaling and the Hospital Corps in litter-bearer drill and first aid to the wounded. 3. If the number and percentage of desertions are abnormal, special inquiry as to the cause therefor will be made and the result briefly reported. (A. R., 913, sec. 7.) 4. It is not necessary to recite affirmatively, or in detail, that the subjects enumerated in A. R., 913, were embraced in the inspection. The results of the inspection are assumed to have been satisfactory unless otherwise stated; and the report of those results should deal only with defects, deficiencies, irregu- larities, recommendations, and commendations. 291 292 DIRECTIONS. 5. Trivial matters verbally called to attention of officers con- cerned and corrected on the spot should not be included either in the report or list of irregularities, but all defects, deficiencies, and irregularities of sufficient importance to be recorded in the report should also be included in the list furnished the com- manding officer under A. R., 915. 6. It is desired that inspectors mention in their reports, by name, officers who are deserving of commendation for the superior condition of their commands. ( 10334-A, O. I. G. ) 7. When public buildings are criticized, etc., in an inspection report, the designation and number (see A. R., 1035) should be given, as Barracks Nos. 5, 6 ; Officers' Quarters Nos. 7, 8 ; Granary No. 9, etc. (52-A, 2, and 13505, O. I. G. ) 8. Inspectors should personally investigate complaints, espe- cially those which may require action of the War Department, such as general unfitness of recruits received, inferior. quality of supplies, etc. ; and irregularities and deficiencies, such as failure of the supply departments to meet conditions, pitting of guns, etc. ; and when such matters are of sufficient importance to record them in the inspection report, they will state their own views and conclusions. 9. Recommendations of inspectors on matters where initiative remedial action is within the province of the commanding officer (as, for example, " It is recommended that a crematory be con- structed at this post for the burning of garbage") should be included in the list of defects, etc., furnished the commanding officer, as well as in the report. Experience has shown that when this is not done inspectors' recommendations often reach this (Inspector General's) office without remark from any com- manding or staff officer, which fact leaves the subject matter incomplete for consideration by the War Department. 10. When an irregularity or deficiency, based on a regulation or order, is reported, the specific regulation or order should be cited in the inspection report and in the list of irregularities and deficiencies furnished the commanding officer. (Cir. letter, O. I. G., July 18, 1908; 12519, O. I. G.) 11. The sheets of Forms 5 and 5a, Inspector General's De- partment (memoranda for inspection of posts), except the folded ones of Form 5, are not to be distributed by the inspector, but will be kept in his personal possession for his notes; nor are categorical answers to the memoranda thereon to be sought or accepted by him, unless it is impossible to otherwise secure the DIRECTIONS. 293 information desired. The sheets are not to form part of his report, but will be filed in his office. 12. When an inspector furnishes the commanding officer with a list of irregularities or dedciencies under A. R., 915, his report of inspection will conclude with a statement to the effect that such list has been furnished. Form for Repoet of an Inspection of a Gabrisoneo Post. Port - , Adjutant Genebal, Sib: I have the honor to submit report of an inspection of , made . The last inspection by an officer of the Inspector General's Department was made , by . The post is commanded by , and is garrisoned by Headquarters, Band, and Troops A, B, C, and D, First Cavalry ; the First and Second Companies, Coast Artillery Corps; Com- panies A and B, First Infantry, and detachments of the Staff Corps and Departments, aggregating 32 officers and 595 enlisted men, of whom 27 officers and 585 enlisted men were present at post and 24 officers and 507 enlisted men present in ranks at In- spection. Absentees from inspection are accounted for as follows : k OFFICERS. Present at post- — Guard, 1 ; officer of the day, 1 ; sick, 1. Total, 3. Percentage absent from inspection of total officers present at post, 11.11. Absent from post. — (By name, rank, and regiment or corps or department. ) (1) Maj. , D. S. since , at as mem- ber of G. C. M. (2) Capt. , D. S. since , at as mem- ber of General Staff Corps. (3) First Lieut. , D. S. since , at as Captain P. S. (4) Capt. , leave of absence for two months, since . 294 COMMANDING OFFICER. (5) Second Lieut. , leave of absence for one month since . Total officers absent from post, 5. Percentage absent from post of total officers present and absent, 15.63. ENLISTED MEN. Present at post. — Guard, 40 ; sick, 10 ; arrest and confinement, 12; extra duty, 3; special duty, 13. Total, 78. Percentage ab- sent from inspection of total enlisted men present at post, 13.33. Absent from post. — D. S., 5 ; furlough, 4 ; without leave, 1. Total, 10. Percentage absent from post of total enlisted men present and absent, 1.68. The irregularities and deficiencies reported at last inspection have been remedied, except that an additional wagon shed is still needed. See defect No. 10, this inspection. The results of the inspection are as follows : COMMANDING OFFICER. ( Under this heading are grouped all items which do not speci- fically concern a bureau of the War Department.) 1. Troops A and B, First Cavalry : Not well drilled in horse- manship ; such movements as passaging and turning on the fore- hand were very poor. 2. First Company, Coast Artillery Corps : Unauthorized ex- penditure from company fund as follows : January 8, 1907, carv- ing set, $2.75. (A. R., 322 ; G. O. 67, W. D., 1911.) 3. Company A, First Infantry : Correspondence book not in- dexed. (G. 0. 109, W. D., 1906.) 4. Post exchange : No printed or written price list posted in lunch room. (Par. 12, G. O. 176, W. D., 1909.) 5. No post garden (A. R., 352). An investigation has con- vinced the inspector that the cultivation of a garden is prac- ticable. Capt. is reported by the post commander and surgeon to be incapacitated for service, both mentally and phys- ically. A special report in his case has been submitted to the division commander under A. R., 914. During the past 12 months the desertions from the command, except the two companies, Coast Artillery Corps, were not abnormal in number. SUBSISTANCE DEPARTMENT. 895 The First Company, Coast Artillery Corps, had 20 desertions during that period, or 14.5 per cent of the aggregate number of enlisted men on the rolls ; and the Second Company, Coast Ar- tillery Corps, 17 desertions, or 12.8 per cent. Special inquiry into the causes therefor was made. (Here will follow a brief statement of the result of the special inquiry as required by A. R., 913, sec. 7, with inspector's conclu- sions. If any irregularities are developed, they should be in- cluded in the list furnished the commanding officer under A. R., 915, as, for example, No. 6.) 6. The abnormal desertions seem to be largely attributable to unnecessary restraints and harsh discipline. ADJUTANT GENEBAl/S DEPARTMENT. 7. The First and Second Companies, Coast Artillery . Corps, need 23 and 20 recruits, respectively. These companies have considerable hard work to perform in caring for the armament, etc., and should be kept up to the authorized strength as closely as possible. QUABTEBMASTEB'S DEPAETMENT. 8. Record book of barracks and quarters not kept posted up — no entries during past 12 months. (A. R., 1035.) 9. New floors are needed in barracks (building No. 6) of Troops A and B, First Cavalry. 10. An additional wagon shed is badly needed. Much of the wheeled transportation has to be kept in the open, with conse- quent deterioration. It is recommended that an additional shed be authorized. This defect was reported at last inspection. 11. The general condition of the public buildings of the post as to repair is poor. They are mostly in need of painting and general repairs. 12. Much complaint was made by the companies in regard to the new marching shoe, which, after little wear, appears to rip, the sole separating from the upper at the toe. I examined sev- eral pairs which had been worn about 20 days, including a 2 days' practice march, and, as the leather seems to be of excel- lent quality, am of opinion that the defect is due to inferior quality of the sewing material used. SUBSISTENCE DEPAETMENT. 13. A shipment of 500 pounds of baking powder received from — on November 10, 1906, is reported to be of inferior quality. 296 ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT. (Here should follow such information as will enable the Com- missary General to take action, such as by whom, when and where purchased, name of firm, marks on package, etc. ; also the inspector's opinion and recommendation.) The excellent condition of this department throughout reflects great credit on Capt. , the commissary, who im- pressed me as a very energetic and capable officer. MEDICAT, DEPARTMENT. 14. The hospital, which was built for a four-company post, is entirely too small for the present and prospective garrispns. It should be enlarged to at least double its present capacity., 15. Gross receipts for sales of vegetables from hospital garden during June and July, 1911, not taken up in the statements of the hospital fund for these months. Pay of gardener, $6 per month, for which no authority of the chief surgeon could be found, was deducted, and only the balance taken up, the pay- ments to the gardener not appearing in the monthly statements. (M. M. D., 307, 314.) 16. Ambulance driver not designated by the surgeon to care for the ambulance, its equipment, and harness. (A. R., 1452.) 17. Ambulance harness in poor condition — needs cleaning and oiling. CORPS OF ENGINEERS. 18. Galleries of Battery leak badly. 19. Magazines of Battery unserviceable on account of excessive dampness. 20. No lights on loading platforms of Batteries . 21. All wires forming the system of communications are aerial and exposed to hostile fire — one shell from an enemy's ships might paralyze the whole system. Provision should be made for underground lines. (This is an example of an item that affects two staff departments (Engineer and Signal), and should be stated under each.) ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT. 22. It was reported to me that a number of cocking pieces of the new rifle had been broken at target practice. Several of these were examined by me. It is the general opinion, in which I concur, of officers and men whom I questioned on the subject that the defect is not attributable to any local cause. A dia- gram is attached showing the exact location of the break. CONCLUSIONS. 297 23. There is no ordnance sergeant at this post. One is badly needed. 24. The following surplus ordnance stores are on hand, viz : [State kind, quantity, and condition.] SIGNAL COKPS. 25. All wires forming the system of communications are aerial and exposed to hostile fire — one shell from an enemy's ships might paralyze the whole system. Provision should be made for underground lines. 26. There is no telephonic connection with the tide station. (O. A. M. 4, W. D., 1909.) FIELD OFFICEB8. (Report by name, affirmatively or negatively, physical fitness for field service.— G. O. 181, W. D„ 1907.) COMMENDATION. The affairs at the post are well administered, and harmony and good feeling prevail. INSPECTION EXERCISES. The following drills and inspection exercises were held, viz : (State briefly the various drills and exereises held for the in- spector.) CONCLUSIONS. (As to military efficiency, discipline, and instruction of the command. ) A statement, in writing, of irregularities and deficiencies has been furnished the commanding officer under A. R., 915. They are contained in the numbered paragraphs of this report. Very respectfully. Major, Inspector General. 298 QUARTERMASTER'S DEPARTMENT. Form foe Statement of Irregularities and Deficiencies. (See par. 124, ante.) Fort Commanding Officer, Fort Sib: Under the provisions of A. R., 915, I have the honor to furnish you the following list of irregularities and deficiencies observed during the recent inspection of your post: commanding officer. 1. Troops A and B, First Cavalry: Not well drilled in horse- manship, such movements as passaging and turning on the fore- hand were very poor. • 2. First Company, Coast Artillery Corps : Unauthorized ex- penditure from company fund as follows : January 8, 1907, carving set, $2.75. (A. R., 322; G. O., 67, W. D., 1911.) 3. Company A, First Infantry : Correspondence book not in- dexed. (G. O., 109, W. D., 1906.) 4. Post exchange: No printed or written price list posted in lunch room. (Par. 12, G. O., 176, W. D., 1909.) 5. No post garden. (A. R., 352.) An investigation has con- vinced the inspector that the cultivation of a garden is prac- ticable. 6. The abnormal desertions from the First and Second Com- panies, Coast Artillery Corps, during the past 12 months seem to be largely attributable to unnecessary restraints and harsh discipline. adjutant general's department. 7. The First and Second Companies, Coast Artillery Corps, need 23 and 20 recruits, respectively. These companies have considerable hard work to perform in caring for the armament, etc., and should be kept up to the authorized strength as closely as possible. quartermaster's department. 8. Record book of barracks and quarters not kept posted up — no entries during past 12 months. (A. R., 1035.) 9. New floors are needed in barracks (building No. 6) of Troops A and B, First Cavalry. CORPS OF ENGINEERS. 299 10. An additional wagon shed is badly needed. Much of the wheeled transportation has to be kept in the open, with conse- quent deterioration. It is recommended that an additional shed be authorized. This defect was reported at last inspection. 11. The general condition of the public buildings of the post as to repair is poor. They are mostly in need of painting and general repairs. 12. Much complaint was made by the companies in regard to the new marching shoe, which, after little wear, appears to rip, the sole separating from the upper at the toe. SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT. 13. A shipment of 500 pounds of baking powder received from on November 10, 1906, is reported to be of inferior quality. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. 14. The hospital, which was built for a four-company post, Is entirely too small for the present and prospective garrisons. It should be enlarged to at least double its present capacity. 15. Gross receipts for sales of vegetables from hospital garden during June and July, 1911, not taken up in the statements of the hospital fund for these months. Pay of gardener, $6 per month, for which no authority of the chief surgeon could be found, was deducted and only the balance taken up, the payments to the gardener not appearing in the monthly statements. (M. M. D., 307, 314.) 16. Ambulance driver not designated by the surgeon to care for the ambulance, its equipment, and harness. (A. R., 1452.) 17. Ambulance harness in poor condition — needs cleaning and oiling. COKPS OF ENGINEEES. 18. Galleries of Battery leak badly. 19. Magazine of Battery unserviceable on account of excessive dampness. 20. No lights on loading platforms of Batteries . 21. All wires forming the system of communications are aerial and exposed to hostile fire — one shell from an enemy's ships might paralyze the whole system. Provision should be made for underground lines. 300 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USED. ORDNANCE DEPABTMENT. 22. It was reported that a number of cocking pieces of the new rifle had been broken at target practice. 23. There is no ordnance sergeant at this post. One is badly needed. 24. The following surplus ordnance stores are on hand, viz: (State kind, quantity, and condition.) * SIGNAL CORPS. 25. All wires forming the system of communications are aerial and exposed to hostile fire— one shell from an enemy's ships might paralyze the whole system. Provision should be made for under- ground lines. 26. There is no telephonic connection with the tide station. (0. A. M. 4, W. D., 1909.) Your attention is invited to the requirements of A. R., 915, and Circular 14, War Department, 1906". Very respectfully, — — , Major, Inspector General . LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USED. A. G. O. — Adjutant General's office, or The Adjutant General's Office. A. R. — Army Regulations, 1910, when not otherwise indicated. O. A. M. — Coast Artillery Memorandum. C. D. R. — Cavalry Drill Regulations, 1909. Cir. — Circular. Comp. — Comptroller of the Treasury. Dec. — Decision. Dept. — Department. Div. — Division. D. J. A. G. — Digest of Opinions of the Judge Advocate Gen- eral, 1901. D. R. C. A.— Drill Regulations for Coast Artillery, 1909. D. R. H. C— Drill Regulations, Hospital Corps, 1908. D. R. L. A.— Drill Regulations for Light Artillery, 1896. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USED. 801 E. R. — Engineer Regulations. 1910. F. S. R.— Field Service Regulations, 1910. G. O. — General Orders. I. D. R.— Infantry Drill Regulations, 1911, when not other- wise indicated. I. G. D. — Inspector General's Department. J. A. G. — Judge Advocate General. M. A. B. — Manual for Army Bakers, 1910. M. G. D— Manual of Guard Duty, 1908. M. L.— Military Laws of the United States, 1901, with Sup- plement to August 22, 1911. M. M. D. — Manual for the Medical Department, 1911. M. P. D. — Manual for the Pay Department, 1910. M. S. D. — Manual for the Subsistence Department, 1910. M. S. O.— The Military Secretary's office. N. C. R. — National Cemetery Regulations, 1911. N. H. D. V. S. — National Home for Disabled Volunteer Sol- diers. O. C. E — Office of the Chief of Engineers. O. C. G. — Office of the Commissary General. O. I. G. — Office of Inspector General. Op. — Opinion. O. P. R. — Ordnance Property Regulations, 1909. O. R. — Regulations for the government of the Ordnance De- partment, 1907. O. S. M. — Ordnance Supply Manual, 1904. P. — Page. Par. — Paragraph. Prov. M. S. M.- — Provisional Manual for Submarine Mining, 1906. Prov. S. A. F. M. — Provisional Small Arms Firing Manual, 1909. Q. M. — Quartermaster. Q. M. G. — Quartermaster General. Q. M. G. O. — Quartermaster General's office. Q. M. M. — Quartermaster's Manual, 1904. Regs. — Regulations. R. S.— Revised Statutes of the United States. S. C. M. No. 2.— Signal Corps Manual, No. 2, 1909. S. C. M. No. 3.— Signal Corps Manual, No. 3, 1910. S. C. M. No. 7. — Signal Corps Manual, No. 7, 1909. Scy. — Secretary. 302 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USED. Sec. — Section. Stat. L. — United States Statutes at Large. T. R. — Army Transport Service Regulations, 1908. U. R. — Regulations for the Uniform of the United States Army. W. D. — War Department. INDEX. LNumbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise Indicated.] Abbreviations : A. R. to be used for Army Regulations, 1S36. Fire-control stations, 1337. List of, used in this book. R. S. to^be used for Revised Statutes of the United States, 1336. Abstract of Issues: Subsistence stores, checking of entries, 1480. Abstract of Sales: Subsistence stores — Checking entries, 1480. Making daily, 1481. Accountability. (See Public Moneys, and Public Property.) Accounts : Clothing, 94. Disbursing officers', to be kept separately under each bond ; excep tion, 204. Falsification of, penalty, 231. Fund, examination by post commander, 1050. Quartermaster's supplies, 1217. Aceonnts Current: Balances — Analyses, 213-216, 220. Cash, verification of, before witness, 215, 216. Depositary accounts to be designated on, 205. Falsification of, penalty, 231. Preparation, etc., 205, 213-218, 220, 232. Regulations governing, 181, 205, 213-220. Rendition of, delay, 218. Subsidiary cash account, 220. Suspensions, explanations to be made promptly, 212. Accoutrements. (See Arms and Equipment?, i Acting Dental Surgeon. (See Dental Corps.) Acting Inspector General: Allowances of, 4. Detail of, 4. Duties, etc. (See Inspectors General.) Title of, not to be attached to signatures of officers not so de- tailed, 1323. Address : Officers detailed to the General Staff Corps or staff departments, 1322. Adjutant General's Department: Detail of line officers to, 493. Organization, 474. Adjutant General, The: Communications not to beaddressed through, 1347. 303 304 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Advance and Bear Gnards: Field training, 895. Advertisements : Eegulations and instructions, 661-663. Aeroscopes : Fortifications, supplied by Signal Corps, 723(6). Agate Ware: Inspection for condemnation, 302. Agents : Companies as, for laundries, 768. Contracts with persons in the military service, 210. Noncommissioned officers as, 997. Post exchange as agent for private laundry, 1091. Quartermasters on Philippine interisland transports to be relieved by, 542. Alaska : Clothing especially provided for troops in, 1564. Disbursing officers, funds in personal possession, 227. Subsistence sales list, 1475. Alaskan Cable and Telegraph Lines : Inspection of money accounts, 132. Alimony : Stoppage of pay to satisfy claim for. 230. Alterations : Band instruments, 1223. Checks, to be certified to, 149. Ordnance materiel, Issued to- Field Artillery, 842. Militia- Coast Artillery, 841. Field Artillery, 842. Uniform, 1557. Ambulance Companies: Arms and equipments, 440, 441. Instruction, 922. Organization, 474. Records, 1382. Ambolances : Allowance of, 1535. Care, etc., 1535. Driver, designation, 1535. Housed near hospital, 1535. Inspection, 90, 1059, 1535. Repairs, 1535. Surgeon's call, 1535. Use, at posts and in the field, 1536. American National Bed Cross : Audit of receipts and expenditures — Assigned to Inspector General's Department, 346. Law, 346. Medical officer, detail to first-aid department, authorized, 347. Ordnance stores, sales authorized, 348. INDEX. 305 [.Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise Indicated.] Ammeters : Fortifications, supplied by the Signal Corps, 723(6). Ammunition : Allowance — Gun, 349. Small arms — Annual, 349. Blank, 350. Field belt, carried in, 353. Guard cartridges, supply to be kept at posts, 354. Reserve supply to be kept on hand, 359. Saddlebags, carried in, 353. Blank, 350, 355, 364, 815, 825. Cannon, inspection for condemnation, 279(c), 325. Drill primers, allowance, when to be used, etc., 351. Expenditure of, 354, 360. Explosives — Care, storage, inspection, etc., 352. High, information relative to, 352. Guarding prisoners, 403. Inspection by company commanders to prevent loss, etc., 862. Inventory and inspection reports on cannon, 279(c), 325. Marking of blank, metallic, 350. Morning and evening gun, 350. Original packages of blank, 364. Powder, 355. Projectiles — Cleaning, marking, painting, piling, etc., 856. Steel, use in target practice or other firings, 357. Sale to soldiers for hunting, 361. Saluting purposes, 350. Storage in company storeroom, 363. Supply service in the field, 349. Veterinarians in the field, 1572. Ammunition Chests: Field artillery, inspection for condemnation, 831. Ammunition Hoists. (See Hoists.) Ammunition Service Apparatus: Seacoast guns, care, 843. Ammunition Wagons: Taking, on practice marches, or to permanent or maneuver camp*, 1527. Animals : Keeping of domestic, at national cemeteries, 980, 981. Shipment of, on transports, 518. (See Public Animals.) 11209—17 20 306 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Annual Reports : Chiefs of bureaus, 367, 368. Department commander, 368. Division commander, 366, 368. Inspector general of a division, 17, 365, 368. Secretary of War, reports of inspections of money accounts, 131. Supervision of Chief of Staff, 368, 799. Apparatus : Ammunition service, seacoast guns, care, 843. Bakeries, 1037. (See Electrical Apparatus.) Appliances : Surgical or scientific — Inspection for condemnation, 310. Lists of, 310. (See Electrical Appliances.) Applicants for Enlistment: Articles of War, reading to, 544. (See Recruiting Stations.) Appointments : Dental Corps, law, 673. Noncommissioned officers — Lance corporals, 1006. Machine-gun platoons, 1005. Eeenlisted, 1004. Officers using outside influence for, 1012. (See Boards of Officers.) Appropriations : Buildings, construed, 629. Credits from property transferred, 179. Expenditure in excess of,' 221. Fiscal years, 171, 176, 177, 178. Ordnance material used In manufactures, 182. Pressing obligations, payment from any balance, 183. Regulations governing, 181. Aprons : Bakers', purchased from bakery fund, 797. Cooks', purchased from company fund, 754. Armament : Inspection of seacoast, upon turning over, 821. Painting, at fortifications, for concealment, 721. Subpost, Coast Artillery, care, 855. Arm Chests: Care and disposition, 1262. Responsibility for not having, in case of loss of small arms, 1261. Armories : Army transports, 520. Inspection of, by whom and how often made, 41, 68. Officer of the day, 806. (See Arsenals.) Arm Backs: Issue, 1261. Troops changing station not to take, 1263. INDEX. 307 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Arms. (See Arms and Equipments, below, and Small Aims.) Arms and Equipment: Blacksmith tools for mounted bands, 409. Chief ordnance officer of division to keep set of ordnance equip ment, 420. Commands, preparedness for war, 899. Condition and state of, duties of inspectors general, 8. Engineer equipment for organizations, etc., 432-438. Enlisted men — Ambulance companies, 440, 441. Barrack regulations, 453. Belts — For recruiting parties, 414. Saber — Bands, kind, 412. Worn outside the overcoat, 413. Blanket roll, 395. Blankets, 457. Bolo — For what troops prescribed, 393. How carried, 393. Canteen, how worn, 396. Cartridge-carrying devices, worn outside overcoat, 418. , Coast Artillery Corps — Engineers, 384. ". Firemen, 384. Inspection as Infantry, 104, 394. Intrenching tools for, 104, 394. Kits, field and surplus, 104, 394. Master gunners, 384. Noncommissioned staff, except sergeant major, to have certain, 384. Equipments — Fitting of, to the men, 452. Marking, 427, 428, 448, 449, 473. Field Artillery, 384, 393, 431. Field hospitals, 440. First-aid packets, 447, 448. First sergeants of foot troops, to be armed with revolver only, pending issue of new equipment, 389. Fork, how carried, 396. - Haversack, how carried, 396. Horse equipments — Bits for horses of Field Artillery, 416. Blanket, saddle, care, 419. Bridoon, holding and adjusting reins, 415. Dressing and polishing material, 450, 451. Field Artillery, 384, 416. Hospital Corps, 445, 446. Saddle — How packed, articles carried, etc., 417. Packing at signal " To horse," 418. SOS INDEX. LNnmbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Arms and Equipment — Continued. Enlisted men — Continued. Hospital Corps, 384. Hospital Corps knife, to be worn at inspection under arms, 444, Infantry equipment pack, new, 395. Kits- Field service and surplus, P84, 394. Surplus kit bag, 397. Knife, how carried,. 396. Machine-gun company, 384, 393. Machine-gun platoons, 384, 392, 393, 400. Machine-gun troop, provisional, 384, 393. Meat can, how carried, 396. Noncommissioned staff — "* Dismounted, to wear pistol instead of saber in the field, 38T. Post, 384. Orderlies, 398. Orderlies, mounted, 399. Orders prescribing, 384. Ordnance detachments, 110(c). Pack, Infantry equipment, new, 395. Personal equipments, how worn or carried, 396. Philippine Scouts, 1025. Prescribed arms to be carried " under arms " by, 385. Prescribed for all troops, 384-400. Recruiting parties, 1404. Revolvers for first sergeants and sergeants of foot troops, 388, 389. Rifle — How carried attached to saddle, 386. School detachments not armed with, 390. Saber, how carried attached to the saddle, 386. Serviceable, old pattern, not to be replaced, 328. Service-school detachments, 390. Small arms, care of, 421-426. Small-arms target-practice equipment, to be carried by, 391. Spoon, how carried, 396. Surplus kit bag, 397. Tin cup, how carried, 396. Under arms, will carry the prescribed, 385. Waist-belt adapters, issue and use, 41tf Field Artillery — Fire-control equipment, 430. Gun and carriage equipment, 429. Gun and pack outfit, for mountain, 429. Field bakeries. (See Bakeries.) Field cooking equipment. (See Cooking Equipment.) Identification tag, issue, how and by whom worn, 410. Inspection and verification by commanding ofHcers, 1070, 1071. Inspection for condemnation. (See Inspection of Property for Con- demnation.) Kitchen car, 46?. INDEX. 309 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Arms and Equipment — Continued. Machine-gun platoons, gun equipment, etc., 400. Medical Department equipment, 439. Officers — Condition as to neatness, serviceability, etc., in which to be kept, 370, 1550. Horse equipments — Bridle, double, holding and adjusting reins, 415. Issue to — Dismounted officers temporarily on mounted duty, 383. Field officers pending adoption of new design, 381. Majors of Philippine Scouts, 382. Mounted officers below grade of major, 379, 381. List of, to be kept in possession of mounted, 369. Saddlecloth, dark blue, disposition, 380. Inspections — Commanding officers' verification and, 371. Whole equipment may be required, 369. Personal — Articles that may be drawn from Ordnance Department. 369. Basin and bucket, canvas, sale to, 377. Bedding roll, sale to, 377. Blanket, carrying for purposes of' inspection, 374. Clothing roll, sale to, 377. Field glasses, 375, 376. List of, to be in possession of, 369. Pistol instead of saber to be worn in the field by dis- mounted, 373. Regulations prescribing, 369. Saber — Dismounted, not to wear in tbe field, 373. Mounted, how carried, 372. Side arms not to be worn while taking physical tests, 1034. Signal equipments, sale to, 375. Small-arms target-practice equipment for, 378. Verification by commanding officers, 371. Old and new pattern equipage, issue, 1565. Ordnance equipment, set to be kept by chief ordnance officer ot division, 420. Perfection target spotters, issue, 407. Range finders, We.don, issue, 408. Reconnaissance instruments, 43S-438. Recording rifle rod outfits, issue for instruction, 406. Repair kit, company, 454. Repairs, facilities for making, 454. Rifles — Gallery practice, allowance, 402. Guarding prisoners, 403. Vse in swimming and wall-scaling exercises, 405. With Maxim silencer, issue. 402. 310 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated] Arms and Equipment — Continued. Shotguns for hunting, 404. Shotguns (or guarding prisoners, 403. Signal Corps, field company equipment, 469. Signal outfits, visual— Issue to organizations, 471. When and by whom carried, 472. Subtarget gun machine, issue for instructions, 406. Telescopic musket sights, issue, etc., 401. Troops — In the field, equipments issued "by Quartermaster's Department, 456. Of all branches of the service, 384-400. Veterinarians of Cavalry and Field Artillery, revolvers and am- munition in the field, 1572. Wearing, on the prescribed occasions, 1072. Whistles, issue to Infantry companies, 455. Army: Attendance at tournaments, fairs, etc., policy of War Department, 499. Battalions, provisional, authorized for Coast Artillery Corps, 486. Brigades, organizations for instruction, etc., 490. Command of regulars by militia officers, 960. Detail of line officers — To staff corps and departments, 493. With militia, status, 494. Divisions, organization, for instruction, 490. Efficiency of, duties of inspectors general, 8. Enlisted strength and composition of — Bands, 475, 572, 573. Company organizations, 484. Detachments. ( See Detachments, i Line and staff departments, 483. Machine-gun platoons, 488. Regiments, 483. First field army, organization, district, etc., 492. Machine-gun troops and companies, organization, 487. Military prison companies, authorized, 478. . Militia, closer affiliation between regulars and, 961. Organization — For war, 491. Line and staff, 474. Pay increased, law, 497. Recruit depot companies, authoriied, 477. Regiments, provisional, authorized for Coast Artillery Corps,; 4.si ( . Reorganization of line and staff, 474. Sergeants, additional, to provide for militia details, 485. Army and Navy: Joint board of officers, 610. Army and Navy General Hospital : Rations, commutation for enlisled men on duty at, 1303. Army Field Service and Correspondence School for Medical Officers: Regulations governing. 877(y>. INDEX. 311 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Army Medical School: Regulations goyerning, 877 (1). Army Nurse Corps: Female — Authorized, 474. Rations, commutation, 1303, 1305. Uniform, 1570. Army Herniations: Accounted for, how, 285. A. R. as an abbreviation to be used, 1336. Inspection of, for condemnation, 285. Turning in to War Department, 285. Army School of the Line: Regulations governing, 877 (.g). Army Signal School: Regulations governing, 877 (ft). Army Staff College: Graduates, detail or detached service, 1459. Regulations governing, 877 (6). Army Transports : Animals, shipment on, 518. Armories on, 520. Arrival and departure, reports, 506. Blank forms, A. G. O., supply, 529. Buoys, life, 521. Casuals, instructions as to embarkation, 508. Civilian employees, discipline, 531, 532. Clothing for use of enlisted passengers, 512, 513. Colonel of Philippines Constabulary, status on, 503. Commanding officer of troops — Assuming command, 500-503. Designation, etc., 500. Discipline, responsibility, 500. Record books, post, 528. Report by, 505. Status of- Transport quartermaster with reference to, 509.' Commissaries — Funds in personal possession, 225. Monthly inventory of subsistence stores, 1237. Crews, uniform, 1571. Damage or destruction by fire, storm, etc., action, 625. Fowls, shipment on, 518. Fumigation, 524. Gambling, 47, 530. Guard duty, status of Navy and Marine Corps, 534, 958. Hospital, use by well passengers, 517. Inspections — At departure and arrival, 46. • Gambling, 47. Liquor, introduction of, to be inquired into, 47. Subsistence supplies, Illegitimate traffic in, 47. Intoxicating liquors, 47, 530. 312 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated. I Army Transports — Continued. Loss, destruction, or damage, action, 540. Marine Corps — Enlisted men — Messing of certain grades, 957. Ration allowance for sic,k, 535. Status as to police and guard duty, receiving orders, ete , 534, 956. Officers of, commanding troops of Army on, 955. Medical attendance, provision for troops, 526. Messes, limits of expenditures for, 1306. Mess kits — Discharged soldiers and certain civilian passengers, 515. Plates for use of troops, 516. Navy — Enlisted rnen-- Messing of certain grades, 957. Ration allowance for sick, 535. Status as to police and guard duty, receiving orders, etc., 534, 956. Offenses, punishment, etc., 531, 532. Officer of the day, detail of staff officer, 504. Officers and crews of, uniform, 1571. Officers traveling on — Assignment to duty-- Going on or returning from leave, 502. . Line and staff not attached to organizations, 502. Assuming command of troops, 500—503. Commanding, of troops. (See Commanding Officers of Troops.) Marine Corps, assignment to command troops of Army, 533. Meals, regulations, 522, 523. Officer of the day, detail of staff officer, 504. Overcoats kept for use of enlisted passengers, 513. Overcrowding, prevention, 507. Passengers, responsibility for conduct of first-class, on, 511. Payment of troops on, sailing via Suez Canal, 527. Philippines interisland — Instructions relative to, 541, 542. Quartermaster's agents to relieve quartermasters on, 542. Plates, dinner and soup, for use of troops, 516. Police, status of Navy and Marine Corps, 534, 956. Quartermaster — Agents to relieve, on Philippine interisland, 542. Passengers, conduct of first-class, responsibility, 511. Reports of arrival and departure of, 506. Status with reference to commanding officer of troops, 509. Wireless-telegraph plants, control, 510. Rations, supply to be carried on trans-Pacifle, 1311. Sale or disposal, consent of Congress, 539. Sauerkraut, shipment on, 519. Savings, fat, slush, etc., disposition, 1241. Stowaways, prevention, 514. INDEX. 313 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated. I Army Transports — Continued. Subsistence stores, protection during fumigation, 524. Transportation on — Civilians who may be transported, law, 53<>, 5M7. Families, law and regulations, 530-038. Merchandise for Guam, law, 537. Navy and Marine Corps, law, 536. Revenue-Cutter Service, law, 537. Unauthorized persons boarding, prevention, 514. Uniform for troops on, 1544. Wireless-telegraph plants, control, 510. Army War College: Regulations governing, 877 (o). Arrest: Soldiers, trial by summary court, 1112. Arsenals i Claims, soliciting at, prohibited, 658. Commanding officer, report of remedial action on defects, etc., 124, 128. Designated for turning in of — Band equipments, brass parts, 330. Bits, 330. Blanket bag and straps, 330. Blanket, saddle, 330. Brass rings, buckles, etc., 324. Bridles, 330. Canteen, 330. Canteen haversack straps, 330. Cups, tin, 330. Firing pins, machine-gun, 334. Gunsllngs, brass parts, 330. Halter chains, 330. Harness, metallic parts, old black, Artillery, 331. Meat cans, tin, 330. Ordnance property for repairs — Acted on by inspectors, 335. Without action of an inspector, 335. Polo equipment, 330. Saber knots, 330. Sand glasses, 336. Small arms, 337. Waist belt and adapters, brass parts, 830. Inspection — Assignment, 135. By whom and how often made, 41, 68. Normal conditions desired, 34, 110. Ordnance detachment, 110 (c). Report of, addressing and forwarding, 68, 118, 119. Report of remedial action on defects, etc., 124, 128. Scope, subjects to be inquired Into, etc., 68, 110. Supplies, purchase and distribution of, 110(y). 314 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Arsenals — Continued. Officer of the day, 806. Public property — Destruction of condemned, after turning into, 272. Empty barrels, boxes, etc., how disposed of, 1198, 1199. Issue and reissue of worn but serviceable, 1265. Scrap, how treated and valued, 1271. Shipments of, for repairs at, 335, 337. Articles of War: Marine Corps subject to, when, 953. Beading to — Applicants for enlistment, 544. Companies, etc., 543. Recruits, 544. Retired officers subject to, 1439. Artificers : Disrating prior to discharge, 1007. Artillery District Commander: Communications, forwarding, duties of, 1345. Equipments of officers, inspection and verification by, 371. Inspection of forts in district by, 62. Reports of remedial action on defects, inspection, 124, 128, 129. Staff and mounts, 1130, 1456. Artillery Districts: Inspections by — Artillery district commander, 62. Artillery district ordnance officer, 62. District Artillery engineer, 62, 65. Mine planters, loss, destruction, or damage, action, 1540. Records — District, 1314, 1315, 1353. Ordnance officer, 1393, 1394. Staff and mounts, 1130, 1456. Artillery Engineer: District — Records, 1387, 1388. Repairs pertaining to his responsibility, 713. Post — Records, 1389, 1390. Repairs pertaining to his responsibility, 713. Assignments : Officers using outside influence to secure, 1012. Athletics : Competitions, useful Information for, 93) Instruction in, 894, 930. Manuals for drills and exercises, 93? Paraphernalia for outdoor, 1090. Prizes for athletic sports, 932. Attaches: Retired officers eligible for detail as military, 1437. INDEX. 81S [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Attendants : Extra-duty pay, 736. General mess, 88. Horses of officers changing station, 1137. Pool table, extra pay, from company fund, 760. Attorney General: Opinion on application of eight-hour law, 689. Rev. Stat. 1241, condemnation and sale of unserviceable property, construed by, 245, 252. Auction Sales: Auctioneer's account of, 1202. Bidding by Army personnel, 1203, 1204. Suspension, case of low bids, 1201. Audit: Red Cross receipts and expenditures, 346. Ax: Hand, use for driving tent pins, 1523. Azimuth : Device to correct errors in, laying mortars, 910. Azimuth Instruments: Fortifications, supplied by Ordnance Department, 723 (c). Badges : Campaign — Award, issue, etc., 551. Campaigns for which awarded, list, 551. Contract surgeons, 551. Dental surgeons, 551. How worn, occasions, etc., 555. Indian, only one to be issued, 554. Service in Navy entitling to, 552. Spanish, for service on hospital ship, 553. Ribbon, 556, 557. Veterinarians, 551. Certificate of merit — How worn, occasions, etc., 555. Ribbon, 556, 557. Coast Artillery Corps, excellence In gun-target practice, 560. Field Artillery, first-class gunner's, Issue, replacing, etc., 560. Issued by Ordnance Department, how dropped from returns, 559. Kinds, how worn, occasions, etc., 555. Ribbons, in lieu of — Allowance for issue to enlisted men, 556. How worn, occasions, etc., 556. Sale to officers, 556. Wearing of badges and ribbons by suspended officers and certain prisoners, 557. Baggage : Allowances — Change of station, 565. Field, for officers and men, 561. Marches involving absence over night, 562. Officers' field boxes or bundles, dimensions, 563. Packing and crating, money allowance for, 565. 316 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated. h Baggage — Continued. Personal, includes horse equipments issued to officers, 506. Trunk lockers authorized for field baggage of officers, 564. Bakeries : Field— Allowance for camps, 463, 464. ^ Care and preservation of equipment, 466. Instructions for handling equipment, 465. Not part of a division, 464. Organization, personnel and equipment of. 4tV2. (See Post Bakeries.) Bakers : Aprons, 797. Extra pay, 736, 796. Inspection — Chief baker, when held, 87. Efficiency of graduates of training schools, 79. Instruction of noncommissioned officers as, 878. Muster, 87. Personal cleanliness, 1048. Service schools for, 877(/') (l)(m). Balances. (See under Public Moneys.) Band Fund. (See Funds.) Band Instrnments: Accountability for, 1222. Alterations or changes, 1223. Care and preservation, 291, 1223. Inspection for condemnation, 2.91. Issue to volunteer bands, Philippine Scouts, 570. Repairs, 291, 1223. Survey, 291, 1494. Bandoleers : Care, value, disposition, etc., 1254. Bands : Are organizations with reference to coupon-book system, post ex change, 1093. Blacksmith tools, for mounted, 409. Chief musicians of colored, 571. Competition with local civilian musicians, 567. Enlisted strength and composition of Army, 572. Fund. (See Funds.) Inspection by commander, 55, 56. Military Academy, enlisted strength, 475. Mounted Field Artillery, horses for, 1157. Ordnance equipments of, inspection for condemnation, 8S0. Philippine Scouts, volunteer, 1015. Playing at meetings of political parties, 568. Records — Coast Artillery band fund, 1367. Regimental, 1368. Recruit depot, 573. INDEX. 817 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Bands — Continued. Volunteer — Detailed from troops at posts, 569. Philippine Scouts — Authorized, 570. Issue of band instruments to, 570. Post exchange profits for, 1084. Barbers : Noncommissioned officers, 997. Barber Shops : Company — Authorized, 766. Funds accruing, disposition, 766. Post exchange, 1090. Recruit depots, 1433. Soldiers' indebtedness to, charge on pay rolls, 767. Barrack Bag: Clothing, soiled, to be kept in, 685. Barracks and Quarters: Appropriations for, construed, 629. For machine-gun platoons, 1288. Post commander's responsibility as to condition of, 1050. (See Buildings, and Quarters.) Barrels : Empty, disposition — Accumulations at depots, etc., 1198, 1199. Flour, sale by bakeries, companies, and messes, 737. Powder, metallic, 1251. Subsistence property on transports, 1241. Subsistence stores, issued or sold, title to, 1200. Machine-gun, inspection for condemnation, 334. Packing materials, care, etc., 1230. Barter : Rations* prohibited, 1309. Baseball Team: Expenses of a visiting, payment from post exchange fund, 1083. Base Lines : Seacoast posts, 694. Basin: Officers', canvas, Quartermaster's Department to keep for sale, 377. Bathing : Bakers, 1048. Enlisted men, 685. Battalion Commander. (See Battalions, below.) Battalions : Battalion commander — Absence of the regular, 574, 576. Channel of correspondence, 99, 577. Communications, forwarding, duties of, 1345. Company commander of staff officer as, 576. Inspection of company funds, 778. 318 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Battalions — Continued. Battalion commander — Continued. Instruction — Latitude to be given, 899. . Practical, full control by, 896. Lieutenant colonel may be assigned as, 575. Officers incapacitated, report to inspector by, 83. Post commander's duties delegated to, when, 59. Requisitions, ordnance equipments, 1071. Staff, 1456. Temporary disability of, 576. Color sergeant, detail, etc., 1000. Historical record of independent, 1376. Not administrative units, 577. Philippine Scouts, authorized, 1013, 1014. Provisional — Coast Artillery Corps, 486. May be designated by whom and when, 578, Records, 1369, 1370, 1376. Batteries : Dry cell, supplied by Ordnance Department, 723(c). Field Artillery- Designations, old and new, 495. (See Companies.) Seacoast — Recruit depots, Forts Slocum and McDowell, 1435. Terms " in service," " out of commission," etc., defined, 832. Battery Commander: Coast Artillery — Mortars — Fire direction, method of making checks, 911. Laying, errors in azimuth, correction, 910. Responsibility for care, etc., of equipment, 715. Battery Wagons: " Field Artillery, inspection for condemnation, 331. Battle Commanders' Stations: Cupboards or closets for, 696. Bayonet Combat: Garrison training, 894. (See Bayonet Exercise, below.) Bayonet Exercise: Garrison training in bayonet combat, 894. Importance of, 80. Instruction In, to be tested at inspections, 80. Post contests, 905. Bayonets : Accounted for separately, 1258. Destruction on I. & I. report, prohibited, 337. Use for driving tent pins, prohibited, 1523. Beard : Enlisted men, how kept, 685. Bedding Roll : Officers, Quartermaster's Department, to keep for sale, 37. INDEX. 319 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Bedsteads : Inspection of old pattern for condemnation, 292. Beef: Fresh — Inspection of, 70, 71, 1575. Sale or exchange by organizations, 1309. Beef Cattle: Inspection of, by veterinarian, 71, 1575. Bells : (See Time-Interval Bells.) Belts : Field, ammunition to be carried in, 383. Inspection for condemnation, 330. Recruiting parties, 414. Saber — Bands, kind, 412. Worn outside overcoat, 413. (See Arms and Equipments. > Bicycles : Issue of, by the Quartermaster's Department, 580. Bidding: Army personnel at auction sales of Government property, 1203, 1204. Bids: Regulations and Instructions, 661-663. Billiard Tables: Company, 766. Soldiers' indebtedness to, charge on pay rolls, 767. Bills of Exchange: Purchase of, 198. Biscuits : Baking of, by companies, 1039. Bits: Curb, allowance for batteries of Field Artillery, 416. Curb and watering, inspection for condemnation, 330. Snaffle, for draft horses of Field Artillery, 416. Blacksmiths : Inspection, efficiency of graduates of training school, 79. Blacksmith Tools: Issue to mounted bands, 409. Blanco : Issue for remarking equipments, 449. Blanket Bag : Inspection for condemnation, 330. Blanket-Bag Coat Strap: Inspection for condemnation, 330. Blanket-Bag Shoulder Strap: Inspection for condemnation, 330. Blanket Boll: Articles to be carried, how made np, etc., 395. How carried on saddle, 395. Blanket Boll Strap: Inspection for condemnation, 330. ; 320 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Blankets : Allowance, renovation, etc., 457. Condemned, sale, 295. Inspection for condemnation, 295. Inventory and inspection reports, approval, 277, 279 (c), 295. Issue of, on memorandum receipts, 457. Officers, carrying for purposes of inspection, 374. Saddle- Care of, 419. Inspection for condemnation, 330. Blank Forms: Force and effect, 581. Furnished from office of the Inspector General, list, use, etc., 583. Manuscript, prohibited, when, 5S2. Notes and directions on, force and effect, 581. Requisitions for, 581. Supply of A. G. O., to transports and troops sailing, 529. Blank Passes: Purchase from company funds, 749. Blue Prints : Domestic or foreign territory, containing military information, 952. Board of Commissioners: Soldiers' Home, District of Columbia, 1453. Boards of Officers: Boats, destruction or damage by fire, storm, etc., 625. Buildings, destruction or damage by fire, storm, etc., 625. Cable ship, destruction or damage by Are, storm, etc., 625. Cadets, appointment to Military Academy, 591. Cavalry Board, 584. Chaplains, appointment, 589. Coast Artillery Board, 585. Coast Artillery Reserves, examination of officers and certain enlisted men, 617. Deceased officers, 605. Defense Board, Philippine Islands, 609. Dental Corps, appointments in, 594. Discharge certificate of a soldier, character given, 622. Engineers, 606, 607. Enlisted men, appointment as second lieutenant, 595. Field Artillery Board, 586. General Staff Corps, filling vacancies below brigadier general, 602. Graduating class, Military Academy, fitness for mounted service, 590. Gunners, examination and classification — Coast Artillery Corps, 618. Field Artillery, 619. Horses, purchase of private mounts from officers, by Quartermaster's Department, 624. Hospital Corps, appointment of sergeants, 620. Infantry Board, 587. Joint Board, Army and Navy, 610. Lieutenants for transfer to the Coast Artillery Corps, 598. INDEX. 321 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indlmlefl. I Boards of Officers — Continued. Loaning of records for use of, 1333. Medical, at recruit depots, on disabled soldiers, 621. Medical Corps, appointment, 592. Medical Reserve Corps, appointment, 593. Mine planters, destruction or damage by flre, storm, etc., 625. National Land Defense Board, 611. Noncommissioned staff, C. A. C, appointments, 615, 616. Ordnance and fortification, 608. Ordnance Department, examination of officers for detail in, 603. Paymaster's clerks, appointment, 614. Philippine Scouts, appointments and promotions of officers, 600. Porto Rico Regiment, appointments and promotions of officers, 599. Private property — Claims for damages from military operations, etc., 626. Lost in the service, 627. Promotion of officers, 588. Retired officers eligible for detail on, 1437. Retiring Board, 604. Second lieutenants, appointment from civil life — Cavalry, 597. Coast Artillery, 598. Corps of Engineers, 596. Field Artillery, 597. Infantry, 597. Soldiers' Home, District of Columbia, commissioners, 1453. Superintendent of national cemetery, appointment, 623. Textbooks, promotion of officers, 892, 893. Transports, destruction or damage by Are, storm, etc., 625. United States military prison, board of government, 613. United States Soldiers' Home, board of commissioners, 612. Volunteers, examination of persons specially qualified to hold com- missions in, 601. Boats: Anchoring near military cables, 812. Artillery districts, inspection, care, etc., 1539, 1540. Damage or destruction by fire, storm, etc., action, 625. Engineer property, inspection for condemnation, 314. Inspection of, assigned to Coast Artillery districts and posts, 49, 109. Loss, destruction, or damage, action, 1540. Naming, 634. Rations for civilian employees on tugs, launches, etc., 1307. Reports Of inspections on, 109. Submarine mine — Distribution box, 1465. Wooden, use for ordinary work, 1466. Boilers : Inspection of, installed at fortifications, 705. Bolo: For what troops prescribed, 384, 393. How carried, 393. 11209 — 17 21 322 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragrapbs when not otherwise Indicated. j Bonds : Disbursing officers — Accounts to be stated separately under each bond ; exception, 204. Cumulative, 204. Date of, 204. Inspection of money accounts, duties of inspector, 142 (o). Premiums, rate ; United States not to pay cost, 203. Kebonding, 204. ' Who are required to furnish, 201, 202. Post exchange steward, payment of cost of, 1087. Bondsmen : Instructions relative to, 662. Books : Bull's-eye score, 752. Emplacement, inspection, 108. Library — Care and preservation, 91. Inspection for condemnation, 91, 284. Proceeds of sales of, 180. Manuals, regulations, etc. — Inspection for condemnation, 285. Lost, damaged, etc., how disposed of, 285. Turning in to War Department, 285. Medical, inspection for condemnation, 310, 311. Soldiers' Handbooks — Inspection for condemnation, 285. Issued to enlisted men. dropped, 285. Text. (See Textbooks.) (See Publications and Records.) Boosters : Fortifications, supplied by Signal Corps, 723(6). Boxes : Empty, disposition — Accumulations at depots, posts, etc., 1198, 1199. Subsistence property on transports, 1241. Subsistence stores issued or sold, title to, 1200. Marking, containing ordnance property, 1269. Officers' field baggage, dimensions, 563. Packing — Care and use, 1230. Dimensions, weight, marking, etc., of Quartermaster's Depart- ment, 1229. Zinc-lined, small-arms ammunition, care, value, etc., 1254. Powder, markings on, 1255. Braid: Sample of, for guidance of officers, 1555. INDEX. 323 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated. J Branding : Lockers, wall, 1221. Public animals, 1169. Public property, 1196. Refrigerators, 1221. Brass : Disposition of trimmings, etc., on ordnance property " destroyed " or " broken up," 324. Brass Rings: Disposition of, on ordnance property "destroyed" or "broken up," 324. Brayery : Of officers, testimony of eye-witnesses, 1012. Bread : Baking of, by companies, 1038, 1039. Enlisted men messing separately, purchase, etc., 1047. Loaves, weight, 1041, 1045. Product of 100 pounds of flour, 1044. Sale of, regulations, 1041-1043. Breech Corers : To be kept on seacoast guns when not in use, 822. Bridles : Inspection for condemnation, 330. Reins of double, method of holding and adjusting, 415. Brldoon : Reins, method of holding and adjusting, 413. Brigade Commander: Staff, 1456. Brigades : Organization of temporary, for instruction, etc., 490, 1456. Brooms : Corn, subsistence property, how dropped, 1239. Post exchange not entitled to issue of, 1104. Brush es : Horse, Inspection for condemnation, 330. Scrubbing, allowance for bakeries, 1049. Bnckets : Officers' canvas, 377. Buckles : Disposition of, on ordnance property " destroyed " or " broken up," 324. Buildings : Appropriations construed, 629. Changes In, War Department authority necessary, 628. Damage or destruction by Are, storm, etc., action, 625, 633. Designation and number to be given In reports of inspections, 114. Fires — Damage or destruction by, action, 625, 633. Protection against, 1152-1155. Fortification power plants, use for lighting post, 712. 334 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Buildings — Continued. Inspection — About to.be occupied, allotted, or vacated, 61.. Annual, by post commander and quartermaster, 60, 1061. New construction, by post commander, 1060. Inventory and inspection reports — Approval, 277, 279(d), 287. Preparation, 267(6), note, 286. Naming, 634. National cemeteries, care, painting, etc., 974. New construction, inspection, and report by commanding officer, 631. Officers' clubs, messes, etc., occupancy of public, 632. Officers' quarters. (See Quarters.) Ordnance repair shops provided by Quartermaster's Department, 723(e). Repairs, Coast Artillery posts, by Quartermaster's Department, 723(d). Signal Corps structures of fire-control system, repair, 700. Visits of post commander and surgeon to, used by enlisted men, 59. Wooden, construction at military posts, 630. Bull's-Eye Score Books: Purchase from company fund, 752. Bundles : Officers' field baggage, dimensions, 563. Bunks : Iron, for prisoners, 1122. Buoys : Life, Army transports, 521. Bureau of Insular Affairs : Organization, 474. Business Methods: Administrative headquarters, 1318. Inspection of — Division and department headquarters, 42. In general, 98. Officers of Quartermaster's Department, 31. Cable : Alaskan, inspection of money accounts, 132. Digging near electrical, at fortifications, 707. Fortifications — - Signal Corps, 723(6). Submarine mine — Classification, 1470. Test for insulation and copper resistance, 1473. Vessels anchoring near military, 812. Cable Book: Submarine mine, 1388. Cablegrams : Rates, 1507. Cable Ships: Damage or destruction by fire, storm, etc., action, (!25, 1540. Cable Tanks : Filling of, 1472. INDEX. 325 r Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Cable Terminals: Fortifications, construction by Signal Corps, 723(6). Cakes : Baking of, in post bakeries, 1040. California Pebris Commission: Inspection of money accounts, 133. Campaign Badge. (See Badges.) Campaigns : List of, for which campaign badges are awarded, 551. Camping : Field training, 895. Camps : Allowance of subsistence property for, 463. Attendance of Regular Army with militia at instruction, 499. Claims, soliciting at, prohibited, 658. Inspection of, by inspectors general, how often made, 41. Militia officers not to command Regular Army, 960. Naming, 634. Sanitation — Latrines, urinals, and odorless excavators for, 1580. Sanitary rules for selection of sites for, and establishment of, 1580. Water, analysis, 1579. Tentage, allowance for, 1516. Candles : Increase or decrease of allowance by division commander. 1483. Cannon: Inspection for condemnation, 325. Inventory and inspection- reports — Approval, 277, 279(c). Preparation, 325. (See Guns and Carriages.) Canteen. (See Post Exchange.) Canteen-Haversack Strap : Inspection for condemnation, 330. Canteens : Corks, covers, etc., for repair, 327. How carried, 396. Inspection for condemnation, 327, 330. Re-marking, 449. Canteen Straps : Inspection for condemnation, 330. Canvas Bags: Recruits leaving recruit depots, 1227, 1429. Caps: Modifications of design, 1549. Recruits en route to join organizations, to wear service, 1430. Service, not to be taken to Philippines. 1225. Captains : Infantry, horseback riding, 904. Promotion of line, riding tests, 1027. Carnivals : Attendance of troops at, policy of War Department, 490. 326 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated] Carriages : Gun — . : Inspection for condemnation, 325. Inventory and inspection reports, approval, 279(c). (See Guns and Carriages.) Cartridge-Belt Suspenders: Inspection for condemnation, 330. Cartridge Box: McKeever, inspection for condemnation, 330. Cartridge-Carrying Devices : Worn outside overcoats, 413. Casemate Electricians: Coast Artillery Corps, number rated, 496. Casemates : Mining — Inspection after turning over to Coast Artillery, 697. Installation, 1469. Records of history and operations, 1390. Cases : Empty, ammunition, care and disposition, etc., 1250, 1252-1255. Markings on cartridge storage, 1255. Cash: Balance, verification of, before witness, 215, 216. Inspection of money accounts, verification, 141, 142(c). Payments in, when authorized, 189, 228. Kedeposit or disbursement of balances drawn to meet pay rolls, 228. Subsidiary cash account, 220. Cash Books: Inspection of — Disbursing officers', 142(e), (h), (1). Paymasters', 138. Post exchange, keeping, etc., 1074, 1075, 1076. Quartermasters', instructions for keeping, 232. Cash Register: Post exchange, 1094. Casaals : Embarkation on transports, 508, 515. Cavalry : Ammunition to be carried in saddlebags when combat is imminent, 353. Board, appointment second lieutenant from civil life, 597. Enlisted strength, 483, 484. Headquarters detachment, 481. Horses — Allowance — Enlisted men in time of peace, 1156. For a troop, 1159. Instruction. (See Instruction.) Organization, 474. Riding test at inspections, 81. Cavalry Board: Composition and duties, 584. INDEX. 337 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise Indicated.] Tells : Ba{tery, Inspection for condemnation, 279 (d), 315, 342. Cemeteries. (See National Cemeteries.) Ceremonies : Coast Artillery posts, 802. Dress parade, one-company post, 639. Engineer troops, position at, 637. Escort of the colors, how conducted, 638. Garrison training, 894. Hospital Corps, attendance, 86. Noncommissioned staff, positions at reviews and inspections, 991. Presentation of medal of honor, 548. Retreat, lowering the flag, 862, 864. Be view — Before inspector, who receives, 635. Drawing and returning saber at, 636. Signal Corps, position at, 637. Cert i Urate of Merit: Award conditions, etc., 549. Badge — How worn, occasions, etc., 555, 557. Issues, etc., 549. Ribbon in lieu of, how worn, occasions, etc., 556, 557. Names of enlisted men awarded, since 1897, 550. Certificates : Manuscript, prohibited, when, 582. Officer witnessing destruction of property — Condemned, form, 275. Surveyed, 1485. Certificates of Deposit: Regulations governing, 164. Certificates of Disability: Typewriter, use in preparing, 1326. Chairs: Heavy, lounging, purchase from company funds, 753. Chamois Skins: Care and storage, 1195. Chaplains : Board, appointment of, 589. Inspections, 85. Organization, 474. Records, 1396. Reports of inspections, extracts of favorable or unfavorable men- tion, 122. Charts: Fire-control stations, 1337. (See Difference Charts.) Check Books: Blank checks, detached for use of another officer, 160. Care of, 159. Inspection, money accounts, 138, 139, 163. 328 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not oth«rwise indicated.] Check Books — Continued. Issue of, rules, etc., 158. . Paymaster's— Inspection of, 138. To be kept ready for inspection, 163. Receipt for blank checks transferred, 160, 162. Stubs. (See Check Stubs.) Transfer, rules, 162. Unused, keeping for an unreasonable time, 161. Unused safes to be opened by inspectors to see if they contain, 139. Checks : Blank — Detached for use of another officer, 160. Keeping for an unreasonable time, 161. Receipts for, 160, 162. Transfer of, 160, 162. Drawing — Alterations certified to, 149. Deposit of paymasters' collections and soldiers' deposits, 148. Drawer, rank and staff department, 147. Erasures certified to, 149. Face to show what, 145. Favor of — Drawer, 143. Drawer, indorsed to chief clerk, payment of salaries, 144. Party to whom payment is made, 144. Superintendent, for payment of salaries of employees, 144. Notation of number of voucher on, 146. Party to whom payment is made, 228. Payments not exceeding $20, 143, 228. Payments of customs duties on imported public property, 228. Pen and ink to be used, 151. Regulations governing, 228. Rubber stamps prohibited in preparing, 151. Treasury Department regulations governing, 228. Typewriter prohibited in preparing,, 151. Expenses for collecting money on, 228. Indorsing to chief clerk for payment of salaries of employees, 145. Inspection, money accounts, 137, 142. Lost, stolen, or destroyed, 157. Mutilated or spoiled, 152. Outstanding — Lists — Closing statements, 241. Inspection, money accounts, 142, 241, 242. Three full fiscal years, — Procedure for payment, 156. Report to Secretary of Treasury, 155. Paid, how listed on depositary statements, 236. Paymaster's collections, deposits, 148. Payment of, after death, resignation, or removal of drawer. 228. INDEX. 329 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Checks — Continued. Payments — By personal checks, 216. How made by, 228. Not to exceed $20, names of persons to be paid to be shown on, 228. Official, will be used, 154. Personal — Not recognized in law as money, 216. Not to be considered cash by veriflying witness, 216. Responsibility for accepting in payment, 216. Proceeds of sales, deposit, 169. Receipts for moneys paid by, when required, 185, 186. Regulations governing, 143-157. Signing in blank, prohibited, 150. Soldier's deposits, 148. Unused safes, to be opened by inspectors to see if they contain, 139. Unused, transfer, 162. Vouches, description to be noted on, 146. Check Stubs: Data to be entered on, 152, 153. Piling, transfer, etc., 162. Inspection, money accounts, 142. Marking of, by inspectors, 142 (p.). Of mutilated of canceled checks, 152. Paymaster's, data to be entered on, 152, 153. Chests : Commissary, allowance for camps, 463. Keys of, precautions, 1193. Medical and surgical, inspection and readiness for field, 1246. Chevrons : Inspection for condemnation, 297. Chief Baker. (See Bakers.) Chief Loaders: Coast Artillery Corps, number rated, 496. Chief Mechanics : Disrating prior to discharge, 1007. Chief Musician: Colored bands, 571. Chief of Coast Artillery: Fortifications — Electric plant, increase of load, transfer or change, 711. Installations, transfer, 710. Member of General Staff, 474. Submarine mine property, use for other purposes, 1 4 Cable for, furnished by Signal Corps, 723(6). Fortifications, lines, etc., furnished by Signal Corps, 723(6). (See Correspondence.) Commutation. (See Rations.) Companies : Agents for laundries, 768. Ambulance. (See Ambulance Companies.) Articles of War, reading to, 543. Baking of bread, cakes, and pies by, 1038-1040. Changing station — China and glassware, procedure, 1505. Not to take certain — • Ordnance property, 1263. Quartermaster's supplies, 1225. Subsistence property (to Philippines), 1240. To take certain — Ordnance property, 1264. Quartermaster's supplies, 1225. Cows and hogs, kept by a troop, 771. Engineer — Engineer equipment for, 432. Position at ceremonies, 637. Recruits, selection, ' complaints as to character, etc., 1427. Test of engineer equipment at drill, etc., 901. Enlisted strength and composition, 484. Field Artillery, old and new designations, 495. Historical record of independent, 1376. 11209—17 22 388 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated. I Companies— -Continued. Inspections by company commander, 55, 56. Litter, supply, and readiness for use, 1537. Machine-gun, organization, 487. Military prison, authorized, 478. Mine. (See Coast Artillery Corps.) Mounted, facilities for police and hauling, 1534. Neat's-foot oil, supply for shoe dressing, 1448. Noncommissioned officers' schools, 882. Orders, disposition of division or department, upon relief of, 1375. Ordnance property, excess and surplus, 33. Philippine Scouts, enlisted strength, 1016. Records, 1371-1378, '1382. Recruit depot — Authorized, 477. Noncommissioned officers, temporary appointment, 1002. Signal Corps — Extended-order drill, 924. Position at ceremonies, 637. Subsistence stores, sales on monthly payments to, 1478. Tableware. ( See Tableware. ) Tentage, allowance to be kept in the, 1521. Wagon company, organization, 1528. Company Commander: Ammunition — Inspection by, 362. Sale to soldiers for hunting, 361. Storage in company storeroom, 363. Clothing issues, supervision to prevent overdrawing, 1567. Command of battalion, 576. 'Company fund — Account kept by, 778. Depositing, transferring, etc., 731. (See Funds.) Diseases, prevention, 685, 687. Enlisted men messing separately — Order for subsistence stores, 1300. Payment of ration savings, 1299. Equipment prescribed for inspection by, 56. Inspections — Company, its uniform and equipment, 56. Daily by, 55. Weekly by, 56. Instruction, latitude, control, etc., by, 896, 899. Noncommissioned officers — Reproof in presence of privates, 999. Selection, instruction, upholding, 998. Property responsibility of, can not be transferred to enlisted men, 1188. Punishment of enlisted men without trial, 1278. Ration, emergency, responsibility of, 1297. Retained papers relative to company property, 1373. INDEX. 339 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicate!. 1 ( omjmny Commander — Continued. Rifle, supervision over dismounting and assembling, 422. Shoes, fit to be supervised by, 1444. Uniform — • Appearance of, enlisted men, 1563. Pitting of, 1557. Inspection going on pass, etc., 1563. Prescribed for inspection by, 56. Company Exchanges: Prohibited, 765, 1105. Company Fond. (See Funds.) Company Property: Packing, explosives, matches, etc., 1228. Retained papers relative to, 1373. Compasses : Field Artillery personnel, for inspections, drills, etc., 431. Compensation : Injuries, employees, 656. Complaints : Inspector's own views and conclusions as to, 92. Investigation of, 92, 93. Recruits for Engineer companies, character, 1427. Reports dealing with, 92, 93. Comptroller of the Treasury: Jurisdiction of, as to fixing responsibility for loss of public prop- erty, 1214. Computation of Time: Services, rules, 194. Conclusions : Reports of inspections — Based, as far as practicable, on Inspector's observations, 117. Commands, efficiency, discipline, and Instruction, 111. Complaints, inspector's own views and, to be given, 92. Guns, pitting, 92. Irregularities and deficiencies, 92. Recruiting stations, 117. Recruits, unfitness, 92. Subjects for action of higher authority, 92, 112. Supplies, inferior quality, 92. Supply departments failing to meet conditions, 92. Reports, special, on subjects for action of higher authority, 112. Condemned Animals: Branding I. C. on, 1169. Transfer to bureau of science, Philippine Islands, 1180. . Condemned Property: Certificate of officer witnessing destruction of, form, 275. Ordnance and ordnance stores, issue to soldiers' homes, 1272. Purchase by responsible or surveying officer, or inspector, 1203. Reinspection of, 274. Sales — Auctioneer's account of, 1202. Auction, military personnel bidding, 1204. 340 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Condemned Property — Continued. .,,<■■. . -u- ;;> , ■ Sales— Continued. Authority for — Army Regulations, 1201. Law, 243-246, 248-251. Blankets, 295. Clothing, uniform, 295. Food and drugs, 252, 309, 312. Shipment of blankets and clothing from Manila to San Francisco, 297. Turned in to depot, may be destroyed or broken up, when, 272. Conductors: Fortifications, supplied by Ordnance Department, 723(c). Conduits: > Flexible metallic, 723(e). " Confidential "; , . Communications — Responsibility of persons receiving, 1338. Use in, of the word, 1338. Congress : Army transports — Sale or disposal, consent of, 539. Transportation for Members, 536. Information, official, furnishing to, 652, 1332. Legislation, applying for, influencing; etc., 651, 652. Power of, relative to public property, 243. Reports of inspections of money accounts, to be sent to, 131. Construction : Inspection and report upon new, by post epmmander, 1060. Contagions Diseases: Prevention Ijy — '"">' Administration of' typhoid prophylactic, 686. • Personal hygiene, 685, 686. Temperance and morality, especially in the Tropics, 687. Troops ordered for foreign service, 525. ' Contractors : Control of, and their employees, during construction at posts, 645, 646. Contracts : Annulment or modification, 662. Bondsmen, instructions relative to, 662. Convict labor on Government, 670. Copy for Department of the Interior — Inspectors' inquiries as to sending of, 140. Regulations requiring forwarding of, 665. Expenditure in excess of appropriations, 221. Food and drugs, standard, 69. Inspection of raw material used by manufacturers, 74. Meals and lodging, recruiting parties, 667. Persons in the military service, 210, 666, 667. Post commander to scrutinize, 1064. Post exchange has no authority to bind the United States, 1085. INDEX. 341 [Numbers refer to ! paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Contracts — Continued. Public animals for mounted service, 1165. Regulations and instructions, 661-670. Rented telephones, Corps of Engineers, 664. Services, personal, in excess of legal allowance, 669. (See Purchases.) Contract Surgeons: Authorized, 474. Campaign badges for, 551. Duties which may be performed by, 671. Enlisted men, respect and obedience, 672. Quarters, 1284. Contributions : Political, 650. Presents, soliciting, 1106. Conventional Signs : Fire-control stations, 1337^ Inspection of money accounts, 142 (p). Convict Labor: Government contracts, 670. Convicts : Ex-convicts, applicants for enlistment, 1399. (See Prisoners.) Cooking : Field training in individual, 895, 1296. Cooking Equipment: Field — Commissaries at posts, duties as to stock and issue, 458, 459. Field ranges — Allowance, possession of organizations, for use in' camps, 463. , Care and responsibility for, 459, 460, 466. Installation and operation, 461. Issue on memorandum receipts, 459, 460. Preparation for pack transportation, 461. Portable gas cooker, 468. Reserve supply to be kept at posts, 458. Cooks: Aprons, purchase from company fund, 754. Disrating prior to discharge, 1007. Extra pay, 736, 762, 787. Hospital Corps, acting, authorized, 474. Inspection — . ! Efficiency of graduates of training schools, 76. Where held, 88. Instruction of noncommissioned cfficers as, 878. Khaki trousers for, purchase from company fund, 755. Machine-gun platoon, detail, 489. Mine-planter detachment, 480. Muster, 88. Post duties, 88. Service schools for, 877(f), (I), (m). 342 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Cooks — Continued. Target practice, 88. White uniforms issued to, 754. , ... :. Copies : Of contracts to be furnished Department of the Interior, 140, 665. Official, use of impressed stamp in making, 1324. Paper establishing validity of vouchers, 196. Corporals : Lance, appointment, 1006. Corps of Engineers: Board, appointment second lieutenant from civil life, 596. Board of engineers, 606, 607. Engineer companies- — Engineer equipment for, 432. Position at ceremonies, 637. Recruits, selection, complaints as to character, etc., 1427. Test of engineer equipment at drill, etc., 901. Enlisted strength, 483. Inspection — Coast defenses by district engineer officers, 63. Fortification and river and harbor property for condemnation,' by officers of, 319. Instruction of officers entering, scheme, 900. Organization, 474. Survey or fortification and river and harbor property by officers of, 1489. (See Engineer Department.) Correspondence : Abbreviations to be used — ' A. E. for Army Regulations, 1336. Designations of fire-control stations, 1337. E. S. for Revised Statutes, 1336. Address and designation of detailed staff officers, 1322. Battalion and squadron commanders as channels, 99, 577. Business methods for administrative headquarters, 1318. Channels of communication — Battalion and squadron commanders, 99, 577. Department commander, 1343. , Direct, 1341, 1343. Division commander, 1342, 1343. Regulations, general, governing, 1340. Chiefs of Bureaus — As intermediate commanders, 1341. Direct, 1341. For action or signature of Secretary of War, instructions, 1351, 1352. Through the staff assistants, 1344. With officers on duty at — Recruit depots, 1348. Recruiting stations, 1348. United States Military Prison, 1348. With those not under their command or direction, 1344. INDEX. 343 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Correspondence — Continued. Commander through his staff officer, 1344. Communications — Addressed to The Adjutant General, may contain request for specific action thereon, 1347. Addressing, through The Adjutant General, prohibited, 1347. " Confidential " — Responsibility of persons receiving, 1338. Use in, of the word, 1338. Copies of papers establishing the validity of vouchers, 196. Forwarding of, duties of commanders, 1345. Officers failing to make prompt reply to, 1335. Presenting or submitting, for signature or action of Secretary of War, instructions, 1351, 1352. Record and action at administrative headquarters, 1318. Signatures — Acting Inspector General, title, when used, 1323. Detailed staff officers, title, 1322. Facsimiles prohibited, 1321. " In charge of office," 1323. Pen to be used, 1321. Rank, regiment, etc., attached, 1321-1323. Suspensions in money accounts to be promptly explained, 212. Debts of soldiers to merchants, 1334. Destroying or carrying away public, 1330. Headquarters, method of transacting official business, 1318. Information, furnishing from, 652, 1279, 1331, 1332. Inks, colored, use In, 1325. Inspectors' duties as to unnecessary, 98. Marine Corps — Detached for service with Army, 953. Orders Lo, on Army transports, 956. Office of the Chief of Staff, regulations governing, 1350. " Official copy," by impressed stamp, 1324. Post commanders to reduce, by interviews, 1052. Reduction of. to devote more time to instruction, S99, 1358. Regulations, general, governing, 1339. Routine matters, disposal of, by interview, 1358. Squadron commander as channel, 99. Transfer of supplies from one post to another, channels, 1346. With Division of Militia Affairs, 1349. Writer, signature, rank, etc., 1321-1323. Correspondence Book: Band records, 1368. Indelible pencil may be used in, 1327. Instructions for use of, 1320. Cost Price : Articles on inventory and inspection reports, instructions to in- spectors general, 270. Councils of Administration: Regulations, 738, 941, 1041, 1058. 344 INDEX. {Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise Indicated.] Counter-Recoil Springs: Mortar carriages, painting and removal of old paint, 849, 850. Counterweights : Disappearing carriages, prevention of theft, 854. Courts-Martial: Loaning of records for use of, 1333- Retired officers eligible for detail on, 1437. Courts of Inquiry : Retired officers eligible for detail on, 1437. Covers. (See Breech Covers, and Muzzle Covers.) CoTf s : Hospital fund, use for purchase of, 785. Keeping at national cemeteries, 981. Troop, limited to three, 771. Crating : Money allowance for baggage, 565. Crates : Empty, accumulations at depots, etc., how disposed of, 1198, 1199. Packing, care, etc., 1230. Subsistence stores, issued or sold, title to, 1200. Crews : Transports, uniform, 1571. Culm: Disbursing officers, funds in personal possession, 227. Cupboards : Installation in battle commanders' stations, 696. Cups: Inspection of tin and aluminum, for condemnation, 330. Tin, how carried, 396. Currycombs : Inspection for condemnation, 330, Cuspidors I For buildings occupied or used by enlisted men, 1233. Customs Duties: Payment of, on imported public property, 228. Debts : Enlisted men's, to — Company fund, 767, 772-774. Merchants, correspondence, 1334. Post exchange, 774, 1089. Private, stoppage of pay to satisfy, 230. Outstanding, when a disbursing officer is relieved, 206. Defects and Deficiencies. (See Irregularities and Deficiencies.) Defenses : Penalty for disclosure of secrets, etc.,. 1279. Post commandei-'s responsibility as to condition of, 1050. (See Coast Defences.) Deflection Boards: Fortifications, supplied by Ordnance Department, 723 (c). Dental Corps: Acting dental surgeons — Appointment, pay, etc., law, 673. INDEX. 345 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Dental Corps — Continued. Acting dental surgeons — Continued. Quarters, 1284. Status as to obedience, etc., from enlisted men, 672. Board, appointments in, 594. Campaign badge for dental surgeons, 551. Dental supply table, 676. Dental surgeons, appointment, pay, status, etc., law, 673- Dental work for soldiers, material to be used, 675. Organization, 474. Becords, 1382. Regulations governing, 673-675. Dental Supply Table: 676. Dental Surgeons. (See Dental Corps, above.) Department Commander: Annual report, 368. Correspondence — Communications, reports and returns, what to pass through, 1343. Forwarding communications, duties of, 1345. Reduction of, so that maximum time may be devoted to in- struction, 1358. With those under and not under his command, 1344. Inspections — Mileage, 39. Reports of remedial action on defects, etc., noted by inspectors, 124. Special, involving travel, 40. Tours, duties during, stay at posts, etc., 66, 899, 1028. Troops, by, 66, 899, 1028. Instruction of troops, duties, etc., 66, 899. 902, 1028. Investigations — Mileage, 39. Special, involving travel, 40. Officers — Field- Annual test of physical condition and riding, 1028. Private mounts of, necessity for owning, etc., 1129, 1130. Physical condition for active service, duties of, 1026, 1028. Post noncommissioned staff, military control at ungarrisoned posts, 993. Public animals, use regulated by, 1161. Recruits at recruit depot posts, control, 1423. Refrigerators, removal from buildings, 1221. Signal Corps posts at which there are signal depots, 1449. Signaling, duties of, 925. Staff, 1456. Telegraphic code, test messages, 1068. Department of the Interior : Copy of each contract to be sent to, 140, 665. 346 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Depositaries : Accounts, separate, wit'h, 205. National banks, lists of designated, 238. Public moneys — > Distribution of, between, 239. Transfer of, from one to another, 240. Statements to — Administrative officers, 237. Disbursing officers, 218, 219, 235, 236. Inspectors, 237. Deposits : Company funds, how made, 731- (See Public Moneys.) Depots : Commanding officer, report of remedial action on defects, etc., 124, 128. Designated for turning in of — Condemned blankets and clothing, 295-297. Odd articles of clothing, 298. Ordnance property. (See Arsenals.) Reconnaissance, drafting and surveying instruments, engineer property, 322. Submarine-mine property, 288. Inspection — Assignment, 135. By whom and how often made, 41, 68. Normal conditions desired, 34, 110. Quartermaster's notification to Quartermaster General of pro- posed, 36. Reports of, addressing and forwarding, 68, 118, 119. Reports of remedial action on defects, etc., 124, 128. Scope, subjects to be inquired into, etc., 68, 110. Supplies, purchase and distribution of, 110 (.17). Medical supply, records, 1382. Public property — Condemned — Blankets and clothing, storage and renovation at, 295. Destruction of, turned in to, 272. Empty barrels, scrap, etc., liow disposed of, 1198, 1199. Record card system not extended to, 1317. Remount. (See Remount Depots.) Signal, control, etc., 1449. Descriptive and Assignment Cards: Applicants for enlistment, 1398 id). Descriptive Cards: Public animals transferred, 1379. Descriptive List: Designation " Descriptive List, Military Record, and Statement of Accounts," changed to, 1372. Post noncommissioned stuff at imgarrisoned posts, where kept, 993. INDEX. 347 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Deserters : Debts due — Company fund, 772. Post exchange, 774. Public property carried away by, etc., 1209. Desertions : Inspectors to investigate abnormal, 84. Desks: Field, commissary, allowance for camps, 463. Detached Service: Commencement and termination of, 14. Graduates of service schools- and Staff College, 1459. Line officers, not exceeding 200, detached, status, etc., 494. Betachments : Agents for laundries, 768. Casuals, embarkation on transports, 508. Commander, inspections, 55, 56. Enlisted strength and composition — Headquarters, 481. Military Academy, 475. Mine planters, 480. Mounted orderlies, Field Artillery, 482. Mounted scouts, 481. Remount depots, 479. Service schools, 476. Fund, regarded as company fund, 779. Ordnance. (See Ordnance Detachments.) Ration and savings account, 1299. Signal Corps, guard duty, 811. Subposts, care of armament, etc., 717, 855. Details : Officers; — Graduates of service schools and Staff College, to Staff Corps or departments, 1459. Not exceeding 200, with the militia, etc., 494, 1459. Retired. (See Retired Officers.) ' To General Staff Corps, 799, 1459. To Staff Corps and departments, 493, 1459. Using outside influence to secure, 1012. Retired noncommissioned officers to educational institutions, 1011. Devices : Azimuth, errors in laying of mortars, 910. Friction, seacoast carriages, adjustment, 838. Difference Charts: When to be used, material for, etc., 726. Digging : Near electrical cable at fortifications, 707. ""Directions : Blank forms, force and effect of Army Regulations, 581. Manufacturers' printed, force of orders, 718. 348 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs wiien not otherwise indicated.] Disbursements : Inspection, necessity, economy, and propriety, 131, 136, 137, 142 (e). Post commander's duties as to economy in, 1064. Disbursing Agents. (See Disbursing Officers, below.) Disbursing Clerks. (See Disbursing Officers, below.) Disbursing Officers : Accounts — Closing, upon rebonding, 204. Examination by post commander, 1050. Inspection — By whom made, 41. Closing statements, 241. Statement of, to be prepared for inspectors, 142 (6), 241, 242. (See Inspection of Money Accounts.) Kept separately under each bond, exception, 204. Separate for each depositary, 205. Suspensions in, to be promptly explained by, 212. (See Accounts Current.) Balances — Analyses, 213-216, 220. Cash— Eedeposit or disbursement, 228. Transfer of, upon rebonding, 204. Verification of, before witness, 215, 216. Bonds, 142(o), 201-204. Bonds, inspection of money accounts, 142(0). Checks — List of' outstanding, to be prepared for inspectors, 142(6). (See Checks and Check Stubs.) Claims against the United States, purchase by, 209. Copies of papers establishing validity of Touchers, 196. Debts, outstanding when relieved, 206. Deceased, board of officers, 605. Depositary statements to, 218, 219, 235, 236. Deposits of public moneys — Depositary accounts to be designated, 205. Distribution of, between depositaries, 239. Miscellaneous receipts, 169, 170. Not available for disbursement, 169. Penalty for failure to make, according to law, 228. Proceeds of sales, 169, 170. Rebonding, 204. Receipts for, form, 228. Regulations of Treasury Department governing, 228. To be made — Promptly, 222, 223; Within 30 days, 222. Disbursement of undeposlted funds authorized, when, 223, 228. - Disbursements to be economically made, 1064. Disbursing for more than one staff department, 147. INDEX. 849 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Disbursing Officers — Continued. District of Columbia, payment of salaries in cash, 228. Draft, bill of exchange, or international money order, purchase by, 198. Due bills, issue of vouchers as, 197. Duties upon being relieved, change of station, etc., 206, 228, 241. Final statements, purchase hy, 209. Funds — Distribution of, between depositaries, 239. Lost or misapplied, relief of, 229, 1500. Personal possession — Alaska, 227. Authority of — Law, 228. Secretary of Treasury, 228. Secretary of War, 223-228. Commissaries, 223-225. Cuba, 227. District of Columbia, 228. Mine planters, subsistence, 226. Philippine Islands, 227. Porto Rico, 227. Recruiting officers, 224. Transport commissaries, 225. Gambling, 207. Inspection. (See Inspection of Money Accounts.) Ordnance Department, instructions governing financial operations, 234. Payments. (See Payments.) Penalty for falsification of accounts and reports, 231. Purchases — Made abroad, 198. Or sales, interest in, prohibited, 208. Supplies, from persons in the military service, 210. (See Purchases.) Rebonding, 204. Receipts. (See Receipts.) Records — Inspection of, 137. Transfer of, when relieved, 206. Relieved, duties, 206. Sales, interest in, prohibited, 208. Signatures, official to be furnished depositary, 228. Transfers of public moneys, 187, 204, 206, 228, 240. Vouchers. (See Vouchers.) Discharge : Enlisted men- Certificate of, issue in case of assumed name, 684. Character given on, 622, 682. Cooks, artificers, saddlers, etc., disrating prior to, 1007. 350 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.} Discharge — Continued. Enlisted men — Continued. Designated for tour in Philippines, 680. Disability, 677, 1423. Executed, can not be revoked, unless obtained by fraud, 683 Noncommissioned officers, reduction prior to, 1007. Ordered to the United States for, 679. Post noncommissioned staff, for inefficiency or misconduct, 090. Purchase of,' regulations, 681. Recruits at depot posts, 1423. . Term of service expiring at sea, 678. Typewriter, use in preparing, 1326. Discipline : General duties of inspectors general relative to, 8. Officers neglecting to reply to official communications, 1335. On transports — Civilian employees, 531, 532. Civilians traveling, 511, 532. Navy and Marine Corps, 534. Troops traveling, 500. Recruits at depot-posts, 1423. Reports of inspections, conclusions, 111. Diseases : Hygienic care of the person, garrison training, 894. Prevention of, 685-687. District Artillery Engineer: Inspections by, 62, 65. Records, 1387, 1388. Repairs pertaining to his responsibility, 713. District Engineer Officer: Inspection of coast defenses by, 63. Repairs to fortifications, 714, 716. District of Colombia: Disbursing officers, funds in personal possession, 228. Division Commander: Annual report, 366, 368. Army transports, reports of arrival and departure, fiOO. Correspondence — ■ Communications, reports, and returns, what to pass directly between posts and, 1343. Forwarding communications, duties of, 1345. Reduction of, so that maximum time may be devoted to in- struction, 1358. With those under and not under his command, 1344. Disbursing officers gambling, 207. Expenditures, economy in, 67. Ice, increase or decrease of allowance, 871. Inspections — By or under direction of — Arsenals, 68. Depots of supplies, 68. General hospitals, 68. INDEX. 361 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated. I Division Commander — Continued. Inspections — Continued. By or under direction of — Continued. Place, except the Military Academy, at which officers and men are on duty, 68. Recruit depots, 68, 1422. Recruiting stations, 68. United States Military Prison, and branch', 68. Irregularities and defects reported, correction by, 118. Mileage for, :'.fl. Militia, 53. Reports — Action on, 118, 121, 123, 124. Arsenals, depots, etc., made by, or under direction of, 68. Extracts from, to officers, 121. Verbal, by inspectors general, to, 37. Special, involving travel, 40. Troops, by, 67. Ungarrisoned posts, 120. Inspector General, status of, 10. Inspectors, special, to inspect property, designation by, 254, 255. Instruction of troops, 67. Inventory and inspection reports, approval, 277-279, 282, 287. Investigations — Mileage for, 39. Special, involving travel, 40. Orders — Inspections, economical plan, 135. Involving expenditure of money, 199. Public property — Duties as to care, expenditure, etc., 67. Memoranda of head of Staff Department to guide, 271. Ordnance, without action of an inspector, 335. Recruiting stations and recruit depots, control, 68, 1422. Signal Corps posts at which there are signal depots, administra- tion, 1449. Staff, 1456. Subsistence supplies, increase or decrease of allowances of certain, by, 1483. Troops, duties as to efficiency, etc., 67. Division Engineers: To inspect fortification and river and harbor property, 319 Division of Militia Affairs : Correspondence with, 1349. Militia inspections, 53. Divisions : Organization for instruction, etc., 490, 1456. Docks : Sentinels at, duties, 812. Document File : Authorized, 1319. Band records, 1368. 353 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Dogs: Shipment on transports, 518. Tax on, collection by, post exchange, 1086. Donations : Unserviceable property, through action of Inspector General's De- partment, 276. Doors: ••. , Emplacement, to be kept open during service practice, 719. Drafting Instruments j , . Depots designated for turning in, 322. Inspection, for condemnation, 322. Drafts : Bank, purchase of, 198. Drawing Instruments: Fortifications, supplied by Ordnance Department, 723(c). Dressing: Equipments, harness, etc., 450. Neat's-foot oil for shoes, 1448. Russet-leather, storage and care, 1195. Dress Parade: One-company post, 639. Drill : Cavalry saddle, .packing, 418. Coast Artillery, who may be excused from, 913. Department commander's duties relative to, 66, 899, 902, 1028. Division commander's duties relative to, 67. Engineer companies, engineer equipment to be used, 901. Extended order, Signal Corps companies, 924. Extra and special duty men, 89, 9l3. Field training, 895. Garrison training, 894. Inspections — Bayonet instruction, 80. Coast Artillery post — Commanders to. conduct, 105. Primers and lanyards, 107. Service of defense materiel, test, 105. Field Artillery, 79, 101-103. Mobile troops, 79. Prisoners, attendance at, 1110. Reports of Inspections to show those held, 111, 113. Suspension of Coast Artillery, during Installations by Signal Corps. 699. (See Instruction.) Drill Primers: Allowance, when to be used, etc., 351. Drill Regulations: Accounted for, how, 285. Inspected for condemnation, 285. Machine-gun organizations, 936. Turning in to War Department, 285. (See Publications.) INDEX. 3S3 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Drags. (See Medicines.) Prevention of sticking at drill, 358. Duplicates : Vouchers, money, making of, limited, 192. Educational Institutions: Inspection — Annual,' of military departments, 52. Ordnance and signal property for condemnation, 341, 345. Noncommissioned officers, retired, detail to, 1011. Retired officers — Detail, laws, regulations, etc., 1442. Not " required to be mounted," 1438. Efficiency: Army, duties of inspector general relative to, 8. Troops, conclusions, reports of inspections, 111. Eight-Hour Law: Exceptions, 641. Law and regulations, 688, 689. Reports of infractions, 690. Electrical Apparatus: Signal property, inspection for condemnation of expensive, 343. Electrical Appliances : Fortifications, light and power furnished by Engineer Department. 723(a). Inspection for condemnation — Engineer, 315. Signal, 342. Inventory and inspection reports — Approval, 279(d). Preparation, 315, 342. Manufacturers' printed directions, force of orders, 718. Electrical Clocks: Fortifications, supplied by Signal Corps, 723(6). Electrical Installations : Inspection for condemnation — Engineer, 315. Signal, 342. Inventory and inspection reports — Approval, 279(d). Preparation, 315, 342. Electrical Instruments: Fortifications, supplied by Signal Corps, 723(6). Electrical Machines : Engineer property — Condemned parts to be preserved, 316. Inspection for condemnation, 316. Electrical Measuring Instruments: Unserviceable, instructions as to guaranteed, 1249. Electrician Sergeants: Addressed verbally, how, 984. Arms and equipments, 384. 11209—17 23 354 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Electrician Sergeants — Continued. Position at review and inspection, 991. Turning out in heavy marching order, 991. Electric Light: Proceeds of sales of surplus, 172. Electric Plants: Fortifications — Central, supplies for, 723(a), (d). Installation of lighting or power circuits, danger, 706. Post lighting, 712. Supplies and repairs, Quartermaster's Department, 723 (d). Transfer, change, increase of load, etc., 710, 711. Elevation : Maximum firing, for mortars, 823. Seacoast guns, not in use, 822. Elevation Scales : Seacoast guns, computation, 828. Embezzlement : Public moneys, 228. Public property, by a civilian employee, 1210. Emplacement Book: Inspection of, 108. Regulations and instructions, 1361-1363. Emplacements : Care, etc., responsibility of battery commander, 715. Doors and windows, during service practice, 719. Inspection after turning over to coast artillery, 697. Keys, responsibility, etc., 709. Repairs, upkeep, etc., by troops, 716. Stencils for marking, 723(c). Employees. (See Civilian Employees.) Encampment : Coast Artillery, annual, 914. Engineer Department: Employees, control during construction at posts, 646. Fortifications — Base lines established by, 694. Ducts for Signal Corps cable, 723(6). Fire-control equipment, type 1909, furnished by, 692. Installations, supplies, etc., furnished by, 723(a). Records, 1386. (See Corps of Engineers.) Engineer Property: Expendable, 1247. Inspection for condemnation — Boats, 314. Electrical and mechanical installations and appliances, 279 ( Enlisted Strength: Additional sergeants, 485. Bands, 475. Companies, 484. Detachments. (See Detachments.) Machine-gun platoons, 488. Regiments, 483. Staff departments, 483. INDEX. 367 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Enlistments. (See Recruiting Stations.) EnTelopes. (See Penalty Envelopes.) Equipage : Care after use, 1521. Equipments : Bakery, 462-^66, 1037. Band, ordnance, inspection tor condemnation, 330. Barrack regulations, 453. Care and preservation, 450, 451. Company repair kit (ordnance), 454. Cooking equipment. (See Cooking equipment.) Dressing or polishing material for, 450. Engineer — Commands to be kept supplied with, at all times, 438. For organizations and posts, 432-438. Engineer companies — Issued by Engineer Department, 432. Test at drill, etc., 901. Field Artillery, gun, pack, and fire control, 429, 430. Field, issued by Quartermaster's Department, 456. Fitting of, to the men, 452. Hospitals, regimental, 442, 443. Inspection — Coast Artillery as infantry, 104. Prescribed for, by organization commander, 56. Superior commander or staff officer, 77. Inspector general, duties relative to, 8. Kitchen car, 467. Marking, 427, 428, 448, 449, 473. Old pattern, serviceable, criticisms, 100. Personal and horse — Inspection for condemnation, 327-330, 333, Repair in organizations, 330. Sale of, may be recommended by inspectors, 330, note. Polo, inspection for condemnation, 330. Remarking, 449. Repairs, facilities for, 454. Serviceable, not to be condemned because unsightly or old pattern, 328. Signal Corps, field company, 469. Signal outfits, visual, 471, 472. (See Arms and Equipments.) (See Horse Equipments.) Equitation: Garrison training, 894. (See Riding.) Erasures : Checks, to be certified to, 149. Escort of the Colors: How conducted, 638. Estimating Distances : Inspection of post, 79. 358 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Examination. (See Boards of Officers.) Exchanges : Company, prohibited, 765. (See Post Exchange.; Executive Departments : Subsistence stores sold to, prices, 1477. Expenditures : Economy in public, 67, 1064. Orders involving, of money, 1057. Public property — Expendable lists, 559, 1238, 1239, 1244, 1247. 1260, 1274. 1463, 1464. In the military service, 1211. Expert Accountant: Civilian, to audit accounts post exchange, 1081. Inspector General's Department, 5. Explosives : Care, storage, inspection, 352. Company or regimental property, packing, 1228. Information relative to high, 352. Instructions relative to, to be hung in magazines, 352. Expositions : Attendance of troops at, policy of the War Department, 499. Extra and Special Duty Men: Drills- Attendance, 89. Coast Artillery, who may be excused, 913. Enlisted men of the staff departments, 994. Grooms for officers' private horses, 1142-1144. Guard duty, 804. Inspection, attendance, 87-89. Noncommissioned officers, detail on extra duty, 995. " Other duties," attendance, 89. Post noncommissioned staff, 994. Extracts from Reports of Inspections: Favorable or unfavorable mention of officers — Channels, 122. Who may furnish, 121-123. Extra Duty Pay: Company fund — Cooks, 762. Gardener, 760. Pool table attendant, 760. Room or lavatory orderly, 761. Cooks, bakers, etc., receiving foreign-service pay, 736, Enlisted men of the staff departments, 994. Post noncommissioned staff, 994. School teacher, 884. Facsimiles : Use of, instead of pen signatures, prohibited,. 1321. Fairs : Attendance of troops at, policy of War Department, 499. INDEX. 359 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Families : Appointment of members of, to civil-service positions, 654. Definition of " family," 654. Transportation on Army transports, 536-538. Farriers : Disrating prior to discharge, 1007. Field veterinary, equipment for, 1576. Inspection, efficiency of graduates of training school, 79. Instruction of noncommissioned officers as, 878. Service school for, 877(/). Fat: Savings, subsistence property, on transports, 1241. Fatigue Doty: By organizations or subdivisions thereof, 800. Field Artillery details for post, 803. Feeding : Public animals, 1175. Female Nurse Cnps. (See Army Nurse Corps.) Fetlocks : Trimming of, public animals, 1176, 1177. Field. Artillery: Arms and equipments. (See Arms and Equipments.) Bands, horses for mountain, 1157. Batteries, old and new designations, 495. Board, appointment second lieutenant from civil. life, 597. Compasses, issued to personnel for inspection, drills, etc., 431. Engineering outfits for, 437. Enlisted strength, 483, 484. Equipment — Fire-control, 430. Gun and carriage, 429. Gun and pack outfit for mountain, 429. Large parts of, inspection for condemnation, 331. Fatigue duty, post, 803. Field glasses, issued to personnel for inspections, drills, etc., 431. Guard duty, post, 803. Gunners, board examination and classification, 619. Guns and carriages. (See Guns and Carriages.) Headquarters detachment, 481. Horses, allowance for, in time of peace, 1156. Inspection, instruction, 81, 101-103. Instruction orders, 906, 907. Mares not to be purchased for, 1158. Mounted orderlies, 482. Officers, instruction in indoor firing practice, 907. Organization, 474. Reconnaissance instruments for, 437. Records of artillery firing, 1374. Riding tests at inspections, 81. School of fire for, 877 (ft). Sergeants, additional, to provide for militia details, 485. Telephones, instruction In making ordinary field repairs, 1515. Watches, issued to personnel for inspections, drills, etc., 431. 860 IKDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Field Artillery Board: Composition and duties, 586. Field Bakeries. (See Bakeries.) Field Glasses : Condition of, in use and store, 96. Field artillery personnel, for inspections, drills, etc., 431. Fortifications, supplied by Signals Corps, 723(6). High power, for machine-gun platoons, 400. Inspection for condemnation, 343. Marking, 473. Sale to officers by Signal Corps, 375. Visual signal outfit — Issue, 471. Not for personal use of officers, 376. Field Hospitals: Arms and equipments, 440. Instruction, 922. Organization, 474. Eecords, 1382. Field Notes: Of marches, 1357. Field Officers: Horse equipments, Issue to, pending adoption of new design, 381. Inspections — Physical fitness to perform field duties, 82. Riding tests, 81. Mounts, private, owning, 1129, 1130. Physical examinations and tests — Annual, to determine fitness for active operations, 1028-1035. Private mounts, use in taking riding tests, 1035. Promotion of captains of the line to, 1027. Side arms will not be worn while taking test, 1034. Staff officers, 1032, 1033. Words " field officers " defined, 82.. Field Ranges. (See Cooking Equipment.) Field Service: Commands, readiness as to equipment for, 1070. Inspection, condition of troops for, 79. Field Training. (See Instruction.) Final Statements: Cashing of, with company funds, 777. Purchase of, by officers or clerks, 209. Typewriter not to be used in preparing, 1326. Fire Commander: Drills at inspection, 105. Fire Control: BMeld Artillery equipment, 430. Fortifications — Provisional system, 693. Standard system, 692. (See Fire-Control Installations below.) INDEX. 361 I Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Fire- Control Installations: Fortifications — Care, etc., responsibility of battery commander, 715. Changes in, 704. Designated " provisional " and " standard," 691. Equipment, type 1909 — Prorided at posts, 692. Staff departments which furnish, 692. Inspection and test of Signal Corps, 65, 1513. Provisional system, establishment and equipment, 693. Record of history and operations, 1390. Repairs, etc., of breakdowns, 703. Repair, upkeep, etc., oy troops, 716. Signal Corps, 65, 698-700. Supplied by — Engineer Department, 723(a). Ordnance Department, 723(c). Quartermaster's Department, 723(d). Signal Corps, 723(B). System, type 1909, 692. Tests, 701. Transfer, 710. Fire-Control Instruments: Ordnance Department, repair, S^u. Fire-Control Stations : Abbreviations and conventional signs, 1337. Electric lighting, 695. Furniture, supplied by Quartermaster's Department, 723(d), 724. Heating apparatus, 723(d). Keys, responsibility, etc., 709. Repair, upkeep, etc., by troops, 716. Shutters or screens for windows, etc., 702. Fire Drill: Chemical fire extinguishers, discharge, and recharge, 1155. Fire Extinguishers : Chemical, distribution, recharge, etc., 1155. Fireman: Coast Artillery Corps — Addressed verbally, how, 984. Arms and equipments, 384. Position at review and inspection, 991. Turning out in heavy marching order, 991. Fires : Boards on boats or buildings damaged or destroyed by, 625, 633. Protection against, 1152—1155. Stables, prohibited, 1153. Firing : Range and field practice, 894, 895. Firing Circuits: Gun-carriages, equipment for, 723(c). Firing Mechanism : Seacoast guns, care, 836. 363 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Firing Pins: Machine-gun, inspection for condemnation, 334. Firing Signals: Fortifications, supplied by Signal Corps, 723(6). First Aid : Instruction — Company, 919. Garrison training, 894. To company officers by surgeons, 920, 921. First Aid Packets: Information and instructions relative to, 447, 448. Pouch how marked, 448. First Field Army: District designated, 492. Organization for instruction and mobilization, 492. Fiscal Tear: Expenditure in excess of appropriations, etc., 221. Payment pressing obligations, 183. Proceeds of sales available for disbursement— Medical supplies, 177. Ordnance property, 178. Quartermaster's stores, 171. Subsistence supplies, 176. Regulations governing, 181. Flag: Ceremonies on lowering at retreat, 862, 864. Display at fort during action, 862. National cemeteries, display, 966. Proficiency in signaling with, 927. Eecruiting stations, 1405, 1406. Salutes to — By officers and men, 862, 864, S65. National or regimental, passing, 865. (See Colors, Guidons, and Standards.) Flagstaffs : Painting, at national cemeteries, 974. Flonr: For paste in target practice, allowance, 1483. Food: Inspection oi meals by recruiting officers, 1408. Standard required on purchase of, 69. Supplies purchased from hosptial fund, sale to Hospital Corps, 784. Food ami Drags Act: Purchases to conform to the standard required by. 69. Sales or condemned supplies subject to; 252, 309, 312. Forage : Offices' private mounts, 81, 1133, 1138-1140. Stoppage of, in case of unsatisfactory private mounts at inspec- tions, 81. Verification, quarterly, 1220. Veterinarian's mounts, 1572. INDEX. 368 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Forfeiture : Pay, to reimburse company or post exchange funds, etc., 735. Forks : How carried,, 396. Inspection for condemnation, 330. Form: Receipt, cash payments, 190. Report of inspection of a garrisoned post, 111, pp. 235-241. Statement of irregularities and deficiencies, inspection, 111, pp. 241-244. (See Blank Forms.) Fortification Property: Inspection for condemnation by engineer officers, 319. Surveying officer on, 1489. For tio cations : Base lines, 694. Battle commanders' stations, cupboards, or closets, 696. Batteries and stations — Equipment, care, and responsibility of battery commanders, 715.' Inspection after turning over, 697. Keys, responsibility, etc., 709. (See Stations.) Boards. (See Boards of Officers.) Boilers, inspection, 705. Cable, digging near electrical, at fortifications, 707. Concealment of defenses, etc., 720, 721. Electric lighting and power circuits, danger in installing, 706. Electric plants — Central supplies for, 723(a) and (d). Installation of lighting or power circuits, danger. 706. Post lighting, 712. Supplies and repairs, Quartermaster's Department, 723(d). Transfer, change, increase of load, etc.. 710, 711. Emplacements — Care, etc., responsibility of battery commander. 715. Doors and windows during service practice. 719. Inspection after turning over, 697. Keys, responsibility, etc., 700. Repairs, upkeep, etc., by troops, 710. Stencils for marking, 723(c). Fire-control installations — Care, etc., responsibility of battery commander,' 715. Changes in, 704. Designated "provisional" and "standard," 691. Equipment, type, 1909 — Provided at posts, 692. Staff departments which furnish, 692. Inspection and lest of Signal Corps. 65, 1513. Provisional system, establishment and equipment. 093. Record of history and operations, 1390. 364 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Fortifications — Continued. Fire-control installations — Continued. Repairs, etc., of breakdowns, 703. Repair, upkeep, etc., by troops, 716. Signal Corps, 65, 698-700. Supplied by — Engineer Department, 723 (a). Ordnance Department, 723 (o). Quartermaster's Department, 723 (d). Signal Corps, 723 (o). System, type 1909, 692. Tests, 701. Transfer, 710. Fire-control stations — Abbreviations and conventional signs, 1337. Electric lighting of, 695. Furniture, 723 ( INDEX. 403 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Lamps : Electric, for lighting fortifications, furnished by Engineer Depart ment, 723(a). Inspection for condemnation, 301. pil, for fire-control stations, supplied by Quartermaster's Depart- ment, 723(d). Lance Corporals: Appointment limitation, 1006. Land: Sale of river and harbor property, 321. Lanterns : Reserve, for fortifications — Allowance for batteries, 725. Furnished by Engineer Department, 723(a). Lanyards : Drill, Coast Artillery, 107. Revolver, inspection for condemnation, 330. Safety device, 107. Lard: Savings of, and purchase of " lard compound," from company funds, 757. Lariats : Inspection for condemnation, 330. Lariat Straps : Inspection for condemnation, 330. Launches. (See Boats.) Laundries : Agents for private, companies or post exchanges can not act as, 768, 1091. Changes or extensions of Government, 947. Charges, how fixed, 941. Hospital, 945. Laundering of "live-drab uniforcis, 944. Post exchange, i>Jt>, 1090. Post (Quartermaster's Department)- — Charges, how fixed, 941. Competing with private enterprise, law, '■>'■'.'■> Credit to enlisted men, 940. Establishment, 937. Indebtedness to, 940, 042. Receipts, law, 939. Records, 1380. Regulations for operation and maintenance, !>:j y . Work for other branches of the Government, law, :i:',!i. Private, established at posts, status, 943. Law: Criticisms of, in inspection reports, 112. Lead: Junk, signal property, disposition, 1275. Leather : For repairs, storage, and care, 119o. 404 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not 1 otherwise indicated.] Leaves of Absence: Commencement and expiration, 14. Lect tires : To militia, by noncommissioned officers of the Regulars, 1010. Legal Holidays. (See Holidays.) , Leggings : Inspection for condemnation, Philippines Division, 297. Odd articles, how disposed of, 298. Legislation : Anticanteen, to have a fair trial, 1101. Bureaus, offices, subordinates, etc., applying for, etc., 652. Influencing, by officers or employees, 651. Letter Headings: Printing, matter authorized in, 1328. Lettering : Mortar pits, 708. Stencils for seacoast gun and mortar, 723(e). Letters : Uniform, inspection for condemnation, 297. Letters-Received Book: Discontinued, 1319. Letters-Sent Book: Discontinued, 1319. Libraries : Books, 91, 180. Inspection of post, 91. War Department and General Staff, 1182. Lieutenant Colonel: Command, appropriate for, 575. Life Bnoys: Army transports, 521. Lighting : Changes or extensions in gas or electric systems, 1578. Fortifications — Electric circuits, danger in installing, 706. Electric, of fire-control stations and instruments, 695. Furnished by Engineer Department, 723(a). Guns and carriages at, 723(c). Post bakeries, 1036. Post buildings and grounds, from fortification electric plants, 712. Link: Inspection for condemnation, 330. Linoleum : Fortifications, furnished by Engineer Department, 723(a). Liquors : Hospital fund, for use of sick, 789. Intoxicating — Army transports, 47, 530. Post exchanges, 1100. Litters : Hand, supply and readiness for use, 1537. Inspection, monthly, 1059. INDEX. 405 I Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Loading Apparatus: Motors for mechanical, supplied by Ordnance Department, 723(e). Loans : At usurious rates of interest by — Civilian employees, 655. Enlisted men, 1277. Books, to officers from War Department and General Staff libraries, 1182. Company fund — On interest, 732. To enlisted men, 770. To regimental fund, 775. Post-exchange funds, 732. Public money, 228. Public property, 1215. liockera : Box, troops changing station to take, 1225. Marking of trunk, 427. Officers' field baggage, use of, 564. Painting, standard color, 1236. Wall, branding, removal, returns, 1221. Lodgings. (See Quarters.) Loss: Company and other quasi public funds, procedure, 739. Public moneys, relief, 229, 1500. (See Public Property.) Machetes : Destruction on inventory and inspection reports, prohibited, 337. fflachlne-Onn Companies: Arms and equipments for enlisted men, 384, 393. Organization, 487. Machine-Gun Platoons: Arms and equipments — Accountable officer for, 1259. Enlisted men, 384, 393. Commander, to have full control of instruction, when, 935. Cook, acting, detail, 489. Enlisted strength and composition, 488. Field glass, high power, 400. Firing and drill regulations for, 936. Guns and gun equipment, 400, 816. Inspection, 79. Instruction, 934-936. Mess, company fund allotments, 763. Mess sergeants, detail, 1001. Noncommissioned officers, appointment, promotion, reduction, 1005. Ordnance property, to be taken on change of station, 1264; Quarters for, 1288. Kange finders for, 400. Elfles need not be carried on drill, 392. Signal outfits, 400, 471-473. 406 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indi<';i(erl I Machine-Guns : Parts, inspection for condemnation, 334. (See Guns and Carriages.) Macliinc-Gii n Troop : Arms and equipment for enlisted men, 384, 393. Organization, 487. Machinery : Manufacturer's printed directions, force of orders, 718. Ordnance repair shops, 723(c). Magazines : Explosives, instructions to be hung in, 352. Fortifications, thermometers, and hygrometers for, 723(c). Peace, storage, at what posts to be constructed, 727. Magneto-Generators : Fortifications, supplied by Ordnance Department, 723(c). Mail: Marking of foreign, containing dutiable articles, 948. Mill loin Treatment: Officers' private mounts, 1178. Public animals, 1135, 1178. Manes : Alterations in public animals', 1176, 1177. Manuals : Accounted for, how, 285. Athletics and gymnastics, 933. Inspection for condemnation, 285. Officers' personal use, 1183. Bequests for copies of, to whom addressed, 1181. Turning in to War Department, 285. Manufacturers : Printed directions, force of orders, 718. Manufactures : Ordnance material used in, appropriations, 182. Raw material used in, inspection, 74. Manure : Posts, use, sale, etc., 949. Proceeds of sales, 174. Maps: Domestic or foreign territory, containing military information, 952. Fire-control stations, 1337. Route maps, 951, 1357. System of scales and contour intervals for military, 950. Marches : Baggage to be taken by troops on, 562. Field notes, route maps, and journals, 1357. Field training, 895. Practice, 897, 898, 1517. Tentage, allowance for, 1517. Marine Corps: Command by officers of — Mixed corps, 954. Troops of the Army on Army transports, etc., 533. INDEX. 407 LNumbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.! Marine Corps — Continued. Detached for service with -irmy — Orders, how communicated to, 95'!. Rations, 953. Subject to Kules and Articles of War, 953. Enlisted men of, on Army Transports — Messing of certain grades, 957. Ration allowance for sick, 535. Status as to police and guard duty, receiving orders, etc., 534. Ordnance property, sale to omcers of, 958. Transportation on Army transports, law, 536. Uniform, penalty for discrimination by places of amusement against, 1280. Harking : Ammunition, blank, metallic, etc., 350. Boxes — Ordnance property, 1269. Packing quartermaster's stores, 1229. Powder, 1255. Cartridge storage cases, 1255. Check stubs, by inspectors, 142. Equipments — Changing old marking, 449. Enlisted men's, 397, 427, 428, 448, 449, 473. Field glasses and carrying cases, 473. First-aid pouches, 448. Mail, foreign, containing dutiable matter, 948. Projectiles, 356. Stencils for, guns and emplacements, 723(c). Surplus kit bag, 397. Telescope and carrying cases, 473i Marriage : Recruiting parties, 1414. Master Electricians: Addressed verbally, how, 984. Arms and equipments, 384. Position at review and inspection, 991. Turning out in heavy marching order, 991. Master Gunners: Addressed verbally, how, 984. Arms and equipments, 384. Position at review and inspection, 991. Turning out in heavy marching order, 991. Hatches : Company or regimental property, packing, 1228. Increase or decrease of allowance by division commander, 14s;. Material : Inspection of raw, used by contractors, 74. Use of word " materiel " and, in publications, 1185. Materiel: Use word " material " and, in publications, 1185. 408 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Matrons. (See Hospital Matrons.) Mattock : Pick, use for driving tent pins, 1523. Meals: Recruiting stations — Contract for, with wife of member of party, 6(57. Inspection of, by recruiting officer, 1408. Rebates not authorized to men, 668. Tickets unused, disposition, 668. Regulations with reference to officers', on transports, 522, '<'!'■'■. Means of Transportation. (See Transportation.) Measuring Instruments : Unserviceable, instructions as to guaranteed, 1249. Meat Cans: How carried, 396. Inspection for condemnation, 330. Mechanical Installations : Inspection for condemnation — Engineer property, 315. Signal property, 342. Inventory and inspection reports, approval, 279(d). Mechanics : Battery, training school for, 877 (o). Disrating, prior to discharge, 1007. Medals : Bronze, Navy, not to be worn on Army uniform, 558. Enlisted men serving sentence of confinement, not to wear, 557 Issued by Ordnance Department, how dropped from returns, 559 Kinds, how worn, occasions, etc., 555. Medals of honor — - Award, conditions, and recommendations, 545, 546. How obtained, 545. How worn, occasions, etc., 555. Lost or destroyed, may be replaced, 545. New design, 545. Presentation ceremonial, 548. Ribbons, 556, 557. To whom awarded since 1897, names, 547. Officers suspended, not to wear, 557. Ribbons in lieu of — Allowance for issue to enlisted men, 556. How worn, occasions, etc., 556. Not to be worn by suspended officers nor certain prisoners, 557. Sale to officers, 556. Medical Board: At recruit depots, 621. Medical Corps: Board, appointments in, 592. Officer of, detail to Red Cross, 347. Organization, 474. ... . Service schools for, 877 (i), {}). INDEX. 409 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Medical Department: Ambulance companies. (See Ambulance Companies, j Dental Corps. (See Dental Corps.) Equipment prescribed for, 439. Female Nurse Corps. (See Army Nurse Corps.) Field hospitals. (See Field Hospitals.) Hospital Corps. (See Hospital Corps.) Inspection of troops for foreign service, 525. Medical attendance for troops on transports, 526. Medical Corps. (See Medical Corps, above.) Medical Reserve Corps. (See Medical Reserve Corps.) Organization, 474. Records, 1382-1384. Tentage, allowance for sanitary units, 1518. Transportation, allowance for sanitary units, 1525. Medical Inspection: Troops ordered for foreign service, 525. Medical Property: Appliances, inspection for condemnation, 310. Care and use, regulations, 1245. Expendable and nonexpendable lists, 1244. Field chests, inspection, order for field service, etc., 1246. Litters, hand, for companies, 1537. Medical books and journals, inspection for condemnation, 310, 311. Medical instruments — Examination at least once a month by medical officer, 1243. Inspection for condemnation, 310. Medicines — Inspection for condemnation, 310, 312. Purchase of, standard required, 69. Sale of condemned, 252, 312. Proceeds of sales of serviceable, 177. Unserviceable, worthless, not to be turned in to depot, 31. Verification and examination, annual, 1242. Medical Reserve Corps : Board, appointments in, 593. Organization, 474. Medical School. (See Army Medical School.) Medicines. (See Medical property, above.) Megaphones : Fortification, supplied by Signal Corps, 723 (6). Members of Congress. (See Congress.) Memorandum Receipts: Authorized, etc., 1216, 1217, 1219. Blankets to be issued on, 457. Company funds, etc., left when custodian is absent, 731. Field cooking equipment, issues on, 459, 460. Flags, tools, stores, etc., for medical field equipment, 443. Property held on, who sign inventory for inspection, 261. Merchants : Correspondence relative to soldiers' debts to, 1334. 410 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated. | Messengers : For inspectors general, 28. Not servants in sense of Revised Statutes. 123:;. 1142. Messes : Army transports, limits of expenditures for, 13(1(1 Detached soldiers, company fund allotment, 763. Mess Fund. (See Funds.) Mess Hall: Frequent visits to, by post commander and surgeon, 59. Mess Kits: Discharged soldiers and certain civilian passengers on trans- ports, 515. Enlisted men's, how worn or carried, 396. Mess Booms : Frequent visits to, by post commander and surgeon, 59. Mess Sergeants: Law and regulations relative to, 1001. Metal Turnings: Accumulations at depots, etc., how disposed of, 1198, 1 199. Meteorological Instruments : Fortifications, supplied by Signal Corps, 723(6). Mileage : Inspections and investigations, 35, 39, 40. Orders involving, 35, 39, 40. Restrictions, 39, 40. Military Academy: Band, enlisted strength, 475. Board — Appointment cadets, 591. Examination graduating class, 590. Detachments, enlisted strength, 475. Inspection — By whom and how often made, 41. Report of, addressing and forwarding, 118. Report of remedial action on defects, 124, 128. Military Attaches: Retired officers eligible for detail, 1437. Military Convicts: Inspection of, in the United States Penitentiary, 41. (See Prisoners.) Military Departments: Inspection of — Educational institutions, 5^. Military Academy, 41. Military Post : Definition of, by Supreme Court, 959. Military Prison. (See United States Military Prison.) Military Problems. (See Problems.) Military Stores. (See Public Property.) Military Tournaments. (See Tournaments.) INDEX. 433 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated. I Mi lit la : Applicants for enlistment in the Army, J 400. Attendance at — Garrison schools, 887. Service schools, 887, 888. Closer affiliation between Regulars and, 961. Coast defense exercises, Joint Army and, 962. Enlisted Regulars — Detailed with, commutation of rations, 1303. Instruction preparatory to detail with, 883. Sergeants additional, to provide for details to, 485. Inspection, 53. Instruction and lectures by noncommissioned officvs of ihe li^gn lars to, 1010. Instruction of, to be facilitated, 961. Laws and regulations, 900. Line officers for duty with, detail, status, etc., 494, 963. Military reservations, use by, 1276. Officers of — Command of mixed corps, 954. Not to command Regular Army posts, etc., 960. Old and new pattern clothing and equipage issued to, 1565. Ordnance property issued to, inspection and repair, 841, 842. Publications of War Department for issue to, 1184. Public property, use for instruction purposes by, 1276. Regular Army attending camps of instruction with, 499. Retired officers — Assignment to active duty with, 1437. Status as to mounts, 1438. Target ranges, use by, 1276. Mine Cases : Repair, 289. Mine Commander : Drills at inspection, 105. Mine Planters: China and glassware on, inspection for condemnation, 302. Cook for enlisted detachment, 480. Detachments, enlisted strength and composition, 480. Disbursing officers, funds in personal possession, 226. Inspection of, by whom and how often made, 48, 49. Loss, destruction or damage, action, 1540. Mess sergeants, detail, 1001. Rations, commutation of, 1303. Mine Prediction Rulers: Fortifications, supplied by Ordnance Department, 723(c). Mineral Oil: Sale of, benefit company fund, 770. Mines. (See Submarine Mining.) Mining Casemates: Inspection after turning over to Coast Artillery, 697. Installation, 1469. 413 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated. I Minors : Applicants for enlistment, 1399. Miscellaneous Receipts : Deposit of, 169, 170. " Slush " funds, 170. Moneys. (See Funds, Loans, and Public Moneys.) Money Accounts : General duties of inspectors general relative to condition Of, S. (See Inspection of Money Accounts.) Money Orders : Purchase of international, 198. Money Touchers. (See Vouchers.) Monkeys : Shipment on transports, 518. Monuments : Erection of private, in national cemeteries, 970. Hops: Allowance for bakeries, 1049. Post exchange not entitled to issue of, 1104. Morning Report: Instructions to inspectors relative to, 97. Signing, etc.. by post commander, 1055. Mortar Pits: Lettering, 708. Mortars. (See Guns and Carriages.) Mosquitoes : Oil for destruction of, 964. Moss-Dalton Records: Purchase from company funds, 759. Motor Generators: Fortifications supplied by — Ordnance Department, 723(c). Signal Corps, 723(6). Motors : Gun and mortar carriages, supplied by Ordnance Department, 723(c). Mounted Orderlies: Field Artillery, 482. Infantry regiments, 399, 481, 1163. Mounted Scouts : Infantry regiments, 481, 1163. Mounted Service School: Kegulations governing, 877(f). Mounts. (See Horses.) Muffins: Baking of, by companies, 1039. Mules : Sale or turning in, 281. (See Public Animals.) Musical Instruments. (See Band Instruments.) INDEX. 418 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Musicians : Band, enlistment of, 1426. Guard, detail, 800. Orderlies, 398. Moster : Attendants, general mess, 88. Baker, chief, 87. Cooks, 88. Hospital Corps, 86. Muster Rolls: Typewriter, use in preparing, 1326. Hozzle Covers: Seacoast guns, when used, 822. Names : Assumed, of soldiers and sailors, discharge certificate, 684. National Air: Hespect to be observed during playing — Of foreign countries, 863. " Star-Spangled Banner," 863, 864. National Banks. (See Depositaries.) National Cemeteries : Animals — Grazing or sheltering on reservation, 980. Keeping of private by superintendents, 981. Picketing or running loose within the inclosure, 980. Public, care, 975, 980. Buildings, care, painting, etc., 974. Employees, duties, hours of labor, compensation, 979. Flags, display, kind used, etc, 966. Flagstaffs, painting, 974. Footstones, erection of private, 970. Gardens, vegetable, 982. Gates, when to be kept closed, 967. Graves, care, 973. Headstones — Care and cleaning, 972. Day's work cleaning, 972. Private, erection of, 970. Inclosures, care, painting, etc., 973, 974. Inspections — Assignment, 135. By whom and how often made, 41. Property for condemnation, 290. Reports — Addressing and forwarding, 118, 119. Superintendent's habits and conduct, 978. Interments, regulations, 969. Dawns, care, 973. Markers, private, not allowed, 971. Monuments, erection of private, 970. Painting of buildings, flagstaffs, inclosure, etc., 974. Picnic grounds, 968. 411 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] National Cemeteries — Continued. Quartermasters in charge, list, 965. Records, 1397. Roads, walks, and drains, care, 973. Superintendents — Animals, fowls, etc., keeping by, 981. Board, appointment of, 623. Habits and conduct to be reported by inspectors, 978. To be thoroughly familiar with National Cemetery regula- tions, 977. Tools and implements, care, 976. Trees, shrubs and plants, care, 973. National Defense : Penalty for disclosure of secrets, 1279. National Guard. (See Militia.) National Holidays. (See Holidays.) National Home for Disabled Tolnnteer Soldiers. (See Soldiers' Homes.) National Land Defense Board: Designated, 611. Navy: Enlisted men of, on Army transports — Messing of certain grades, 957. Ration allowance for sick, 535. Status as to police and guard duty, receiving orders, etc., 534. Ordnance property, sale to officers, 958. Transportation on Army transports, law, 536. Uniform, penalty for discrimination by places of amusement against, 1280. Newspapers : Allowance, recruiting stations, 1409. Night Operations: Field training, 895. Noncommissioned Officers : Agents for laundries, etc., 997. Appointments — Officers Philippine Scouts, 1020. Post noncommissioned staff, rules, 989. Reen'listed, 1004. Arms and equipments. (See Arms and Equipments, i Barbers, etc., 997. Color sergeant, battalion or squadron detail, etc., 1000. Company — Reproof in hearing of privates, 999. Selection, instruction, upholding, 998. Corporals, lance, appointment, 1006. Detail on duty inconsistent with rank and position, 996. Extra duty details, 995. Hospital Corps, memhers of general noncommissioned staff, 986. Inspection, instruction in scouting, patrolling, etc., 79. Instruction and lectures to the militia by, 1010. Machine-gun platoons, appointment, promotion, reduction, 1005. May be sent to the training schools for instruction, 878. INDEX. 416 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Noncommissioned Officers — Continued. Mess sergeant, law and regulations relative to, 1001. Overseer of prisoners, detail, 1117. Reduction to private prior to discharge, 1007. Recruit depot companies, temporary appointments, 1002. Recruiting stations, 1003. Retired, detail to educational institutions, 1011. Schools for instruction in military subjects, 882. Sergeants, additional, to provide for militia details, 485. Signal Corps — Control, inspection of offices, etc., at posts, 1009. General noncommissioned staff includes the, 986. Sergeants, acting, accountable for property, 1009. Staff- Coast Artillery Corps — Addressed verbally, 984. Duties, 983. Heavy marching order, turning out in, 991. Position at review and inspection, 991. Dismounted, in the field, to wear pistol instead of saber, 387. General — Composition, 986. Messing separately, how rationed, etc., 1299. Post — Applicants for appointment as, rules, 989. Arms and equipments, 384. Commissary sergeant, duties of commissary not to be dele- gated to, 988. Composition, 985. Detail upon other services, 987. Discharge for inefficiency or misconduct, 990. Duties, 987. Extra duty detail and pay, 994. Heavy marching order, turning oxrt in, 991. Inspection, position at, 991. Military control over, at ungarrisoned posts, 993. Personal reports, 987, 992. Property accountability, 1189. Reduction, 990. Review, position at, 991. Quarters, assignment to, 1289. Uniform, fatigue, wearing by, 1560. Nosebags : Inspection for condemnation, 330. Notaries Public: Notarial acts for officers and employees, 644. Nozzles : Machine guns, inspection for condemnation, 334. Numbering : Guns and mortars at fixed batteries, 819. Numbers : Uniform, inspection for condemnation, Philippines Division, 297. 416 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Nurse Corpi: Female — Authorized, 474. Rations, 1303, 1305. Uniform, 1570. Oaths: Inspectors general authorized to administer, 26. Obserr era : Coast Artillery Corps, number rated, 496. Obsolete Property: Inspection for condemnation, 253. Ordnance property replaced, disposition, 1266. Odometers : Issued to field artillery, 437. Office Hours: Recruiting stations, 1411. (See Hours of Labor.) Officer In Charge of Prisoners. (See Prisoners.) Officer of the Day : Detail, 504, 800. Responsibility for security of prisoners, lllii. Verification of guard and police property, 1230. Visits to guards and sentinels, 805, 806. Officer of the Guard : Detail, 800, 808. Supernumerary, 808. Visits to sentinels, 807. Officers : Accusations against, 25. Advancement, assignment or detail through outside influence, 1012. Administrative, depositary statements to, 237. Arms and equipments. (See Arms and Equipments.) Assistance, facilities, etc., for inspectors, 29. Baggage. (See Baggage.) Bidding at auction sales of Government property, 1203, 1204. Boards. (See Boards of Officers.) Books, loans from War Department and General Staff libraries, 1182. Bravery, courage, etc., testimony of eyewitnesses, 1012. Captains — Infantry, horseback riding, 904. Promotion of line, riding test, 1027. Certificate of, witnessing destruction of property — Condemned, form, 275. Surveyed, 1485. Civilian dress, wearing, 1551-1553. Civil-service examinations, preparing persons, 653. Claims against United States — Furnishing information as basis of, 658. Purchase of, 209. Clerical aid for inspectors general, 29. Clubs, messes, etc., occupancy of public buildings, (jX2. Commendations or reflections, by inspectors, 121-123. INDEX. > 417 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise Indicated.] Officers — Continued. Communications- 1 - ' '" Forwarding, duties, 1345. Negligence in replying to official,' 1335. Complaints, 92, 93. Contracts for supplies purchased from, 666. Criticisms of, regarding "old pattern equipment, etc., 100. Death, report, 1054. l Detached service. (See Detached Service.) Details. (See Details.) Diseases, prevention, 686, 687. Drill regulations, manuals, etc., for personal use, 1188/ Enlisted men as servants, 1142, 1443. Enlisted men's dress and appearance, responsibility, 1563. En route to Philippines to report to commanding general, Western Division, 502. Equipments. (See Arms and Equipments.) Examination. (See Boards of Officers.) Field. (See Field Officers.) Flag, salutes by,' 862, 864, 865. General. (See General Officers.) Graduates of service schools or Staff College, detailed or detached service, 1459. Horsemanship to be encouraged, 904. Horses. (See Horses.) Incapacitated, duties of inspectors, 83. Information, furnishing to Congress, 652. Inspection, tests of efficiency, riding, etc., 79, 81. Inspectors, special, to condemn ordnance stores, restriction in se- lection of, 255. Instruction. (See Instruction.) Investigation of accusations against, 25, 26. Legislation, influencing, applying for, etc., 651, 652. Letter-headings, printing of "names or telephone numbers pro- hibited, 1328. Line, not exceeding 200, detached, status, etc., 494. Marine Corps. (See Marine Corps.) Medal of honor awarded, names of, 547. Mounts. (See Horses.) National airs, respect during playing, 863, 864. Noncommissioned officers, reproving in hearing of privates, 999. Notarial acts for, 644. - , Orders — Inspection of troops or affairs of, 19. , . Issued by, pecuniary responsibility, 191) Outside influence for advancement, detail, etc., 11112 Pay- Interest in purchase of soldiers', 20! I Soliciting Increase, 651. Stoppages, 230, 735. 11209 — 17 27 418 INDEX. (Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Officers — Continued. Pensions, furnishing information as a basis, 658. Personal interests, influencing, 651. Philippine Scouts. (See Philippine Scouts.) Physical condition to be kept fit for active operations, 1026. Physical tests. (See Physical Examinations and Tests of Officers.) Practice marches, failing to march, 89S. Presents, receiving and giving, 1106. Promotion. (See Boards of Officers.) Property. (See Private Property and Public roperty.) , Publications, War Department, requests for, by, 1181-1183. Purchases — Condemned property by interested, 1203. From persons in the military service, 210. Quarters — Allowance of rooms, 1285. Assignment to bachelors, 1283. Construction of, restrictions in cost, 1287. Furniture, heavy, 1286. i Records of, outside influence, recommendations, etc., 1012. Reports of inspections — Absentees, how reported, 111, p. 237. Commanders commended, names to be given, 115. Extracts, favorable or unfavorable mention, 121—123. Physical fitness of field, to be reported affirmatively or nega- tively, 82. Retired. (See Retired Officers.) Returning to Philippines from leave, assignment to duty en route, etc., 502. Salutes to the flag, 862, 864, 865. Signal Corps — Attendance at garrison schools, 881. Riding at inspections, 81. Signatures, rank, title, etc., 1321-1323. Staff. (See Staff.) •' Star Spangled Banner," respect during playing, 863, 864. Supplies — Old pattern, credit for continuing in use, 100. Purchase of, prohibited from, 210. Suspended from rank, wearing of badges, etc., 557. Telegraphic code, care by, 1508. Tentage, field allowance, 1516. Text books for — Promotion boards, 892, 893. Schools of the Army, 889-891, 893. Traveling on Army transports. (See Army Transports.) Unattached to organizations, assignment to duty en route to Philip- pines, 502. Uniform. (See Uniform.) Official ltnsiness. (See Business Methods.) Official Copy: Impressed stamp authorized in making, 1324. INDEX. 419 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Oil: Coal, storing in or near subsistence storehouses, 1154. Instructions as to use on guns and carriages, 839. Mineral, sale for benefit of company fund, 770. Mosquitoes, destruction, 964. Neat's-foot, supply for shoe dressing, 1448. Removal of, from small arms for inspection, 426. Optical Instruments: Storage and care, 1248. Orderlies : . Arms and equipments for, 398, 399. Commanding officer's, how selected, 809. Mounted. (See Mounted Orderlies.) Not servants in sense of R. S. 1232, 1142. Permanent, prohibited, 809. Recruiting stations, 1412, 1418. Room or lavatory, extra pay from company fund, 761. Orders: Criticisms of, in inspection reports, 112. Division or department, in companies or regiments upon being re- lieved, 1375. Embarkation, to designate commanding officer of troops, 500. Expenditure of money, 199, 1057. Field, instruction in preparation of, 79, 895. Inspections — Copies of, to whom furnished by inspectors general, 16, 20. Economical plan, 135. Mileage involved, 35, 39, 40. Recruiting stations, auxiliary, 1407. To be made known by inspectors to whom, 19. Written, to be given inspectors, 34. Inspectors general may give, when, 21. Inventory and inspection reports, approval to be indorsed on each copy, 278. Investigations — Copies of, to whom furnished by inspectors general, 16. Mileage involved, 35, 39, 40. Marine Corps, method of communication, 953, 956. Money. (See Money Orders.) Ordnance and Fortification: Board of, 608. Ordnance and Ordnance Stores: Arm chests, 1261, 1262. Arm racks — Issue, 1261. Not to be taken by troops changing station, 1263. Badges issued, how dropped, 559. Bandoleers, care, value, disposition, etc., 1254. Barrels, powder, empty metallic, care and disposition, 1251. Bayonet, accounted for separately, 1258. Blanco, issue for re-marking equipments, 449. 420 INfiEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Ordnance and Ordnance Stores — Continued. Boxes — Powder, markings on, 1255. Small-arms ammunition, care, value, etc., 1254. Oases, ammunition, empty, care, disposition, etc., 1250, 1252-1255. Chief ordnance officer of a division to keep a set of equipments, 420. Classification for accountability, 1257. Cleaning and preserving material, care and storage, 1195. Cleaning rod for rifle, accounted for separately, 1258. Condemned, issued to Soldiers' Homes, 1272. Equipments, personal and horse, repair in organizations, 330. Excess in organizations, 33. Expendable articles, 559, 1260. Horse equipments. (See Horse Equipments.) Insignia issued, how dropped, 559. Inspection and repair of, issued to — Field Artillery, 72, 73, 842. Militia — Coast Artillery, 841. Field Artillery, 842. Inspection for condemnation. (See Inspection of Property for Condemnation.) Inspectors, special, to condemn, appointments restricted, 255. Inventory and Inspection Reports — Authority for turning in, 335. (See Inventary and Inspection Reports.) Invoices of, turned in, preparation, etc., 1270. Issued to colleges, inspection for condemnation, 341. Issue of obsolete or condemned, to Soldiers' Homes, 1272. Machine-gun platoons — Accountable officer, 1259. To take, on change of station, 1264. Manufactures, appropriations, 182. Marking. (See Marking.) Material used in manufactures, appropriations, 182. Medals issued, how dropped, 559. Obsolete — Issue to Soldiers' Homes, 1272. Parts of seacoast armament, replaced, disposition, 12(>f>. Sale without prior condemnation, 1273. Primers, fired, care and disposition, 1252, Proceeds of sales of — Serviceable, 178. Useless, 178. Protector caps, care and disposition, 1253. Regulations for inspection of, for condemnation, 247. Repairs, 72, 73, 335, S41, 842. Requisitions — Emergency, survey of those to be replaced. 14H0. Instructions relative to, 1071, 1258. 14!I0. Scrutiny by commanders, 1071. INDEX, 421 I Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise Indicated.] Ordnance and Ordnance Stores — Continued Sale of, to — Officers of Navy and Marine Corps, 958. Red Cross, 348. Scrap, how treated and valued at arsenals, 1271. Serviceable, not to be condemned because unsightly or old pat- tern, 273, 328, 339. " Small arms " defined. 337. Subtarget-gun machine, not to be taken on change of station. 1263. Survey of — Horse equipments issued to mounted officers, 1497. Preparation and execution of reports, etc., 1488. Unserviceable, when emergency requisition is submitted for, 1490. With view to destruction, 1485-1488. Targets, iron, gallery practice, not to be taken on change of sta- tion, 1263. Transfer of permanently emplaced, 856. Turning in to depot or arsenal — Horse collars, steel, Field Artillery, for rezincing, 1268. Obsolete parts of seacoast armament, replaced, 1266. Preparation of invoices, verification of articles, etc.. 1270. Serviceable surplus, 1267. Without action of inspector, 335. Unserviceable, condemnation and sale, 245. Worn but serviceable, issue and reissue, 1265. (See Arms and Equipments, Guns and Carriages, and Public Property.) Ordnanee Department: Detail of line officers to, 493, 603. Enlisted strength, 483. Expendable articles, 559, 1260. Financial operations, instructions governing, 234. Fortifications — Fire-control equipment, type 1909, furnished by, 692. Supplies furnished by, 723(c). Inspection and repair by, of materiel issued to the Artillery, 72, 73, 841, 842. Inspection of armament, seacoast posts, 64. Officers, rank of detailed, 474. Organization, 474. Records, 1391-1394. Ordnance Detachments : Arms and equipments, 110(c). General noncommissioned staff includes noncommissioned officers of, 986. Inspection, 110(c). Ordnance Officer: Inspections — Armament, seacoast post, 64. By Artillery district, 62. Powder book kept by, 1392. Records, kept by Artillery district, 1393, 1394. 422 INDEX. TNumbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Ordnance Repair Shops: Fortifications — Buildings provided by Quartermaster's Department, 723(0). Machines, tools, etc., supplied by Ordnance Department, 723(c). Ordnance Sergeant: Member of post noncommissioned staff, 985. (See Noncommissioned Officers.) Organization. (See Army.) Original Packages : Opening, procedure in case of shortage, etc., 364, 1205. Ornaments : Cap and collar, change of station, 1225. Hat and cap, inspection for condemnation, Philippines Division, 297. " Ont of Commission: " Term, defined as to seacoast batteries, 832. "Ont of Service :" Term, defined as to seacoast batteries, 832. Outpost Duty : Field training, 895. Outside Influence: Officers forbidden to use, for advancement, detail, etc., 1012. Outstanding Checks: Lists — Closing statements, 241. Inspection money accounts, 142, 241, 242. Three full fiscal years — Procedure for payment, 156. Report to the Secretary of the Treasury, 155. Ovens : Subsistence property — Inspection for condemnation, 308. Post bakeries, 1037. Overeoats : Army transports, for use of enlisted passengers, 513. Fur and blanket lined, care of, 95. Prison, retention by military convicts when released, 1121. Pacific Branch, United States Military Prison. (See United States Military Prison. ) Pack: Infantry equipment, new, 395. Packages : Ammunition, blank, opening, 364. Empty, accumulations at depots, etc., now disposed of, 1198, 1199. Public property opened for the first time, procedure, 1205. Subsistence stores issued or sold, title to, 1200. Packing: Cavalry saddle at signal " To horse," 418. Company and regimental property, explosives, matches, etc., 1228. Garrison training, 894. Money allowance for baggage, 565. INDEX. 428 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise Indicated.] Pack Outfits: Machine-gun platoons, 400. Pack Trains: Inspection of, 79. Instructions relative to, 1528. Organization, 1528. Paint: Guns and carriages, removal of old, 847, 849, 850. Olive-drab, formula for mixing, 1538. Painting-: Buildings, lnclosujres, etc., at national cemeteries, 974. Fortification slopes and visible armament, for concealment, 721. Lockers, standard color, 1236. Projectiles, 356. Seacoast guns and carriages, 845-847, 849-851. Splashing of barbette guns and carriages for concealment, 851. Wagons, olive-drab, 1538. Parade: Coast Artillery posts, 802. (See Dress Parade.) Pass: Inspection of dress of enlisted men, 1563. Recruiting parties, 1413. Passengers. (See Army Transports.) Passing of Obstacles: Field training, 895. Patroling : Field training, 895. Inspection of post, 79. Paulina : Seacoast guns, winter protection, 853. Par: Army, increased, law, 497. Dental Corps, law, 673. Deserters' debts to company fund, 772. Enlisted men, rates, 1399. Forfeiture of, to reimburse company or post exchange funds, etc., 735. Increase of, soliciting by officers or employees, 651. Philippine Scouts — Enlisted men, 1021. Sanitary privates, additional, 1021. Subaltern officers, natives, 1018. Retired officers assigned to active duty, etc., 1436. Stoppages — Alimony, 230. Debts, private, 230. Indebtedness to United States, 230. Of additional, in case of unsatisfactory private mount, 81. To reimburse company or post exchange funds, etc., 735. Veterinarians of Cavalry and Field Artillery, 1572, 1573. 424 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when-, not otherwise indicated.] Pay Department: Detail of line officers to, 493. Organization, 474. Paymasters : Check books, kept ready for inspection, 163. Check stubs, data to be entered on, 152, 153. Collections, deposit of, 148. Inspection of money accounts, 138, 139, 142, 153, 163. Records, 1385. Soldiers' deposits, deposit of, 148. Paymasters' Clerks: . , ' ' Board, appointment of, 614. Pay, allowances, retirement, etc., 474. Payments : Cash, authorized, when, 189, 228. Checks — Drawn prior to the death, resignation, or removal of the drawer, 228. Official, to be used in making, 154. Personal, acceptance in making, 216. Customs duties on imported public property, 228. Employees — Discharged and not paid for lack of funds, procedure, 197. Drawing and indorsing checks for, 144. Fractions of a cent, 193. Monthly, when last day of month falls on Sunday or holiday, 200. Partial, analysis of balance, 213, 217. Pressing obligations, from any balance, 183. Purchases made abroad, 198. Receipts — Advance of actual, prohibited, 185. Cash, 185, 189, 190. Check, 185, 186. Salaries in cash, 228. Semimonthly, employees of Quartermaster's Department, 649. Time, rules for computation of, 194. Troops on transports sailing via Suez Canal, 527. Pay Bolls: Preparation, of Quartermaster's Department, 232. Soldiers' barber, billiard and pool debts, 767. Stoppages on, reimbursement of company fund, limit, 773. Typewriter, use in preparing, 1326. Penalties : Applicants for enlistment fraudulently procuring transportation or subsistence, 1403. Disclosure of national defense secrets, 1279. Places of amusement discriminating against persons wearing the uniform, 1280. Purchasing or receiving in pledge public property, 1282. Records, destroying or carrying away, 1330. Trespassing upon military reservations, fortifications, etc;, 1281. (See Public Moneys.) INDEX. 425 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise Indicated.] Penalty Envelopes: Penalty clause may be written or printed, 1329. Use by post exchange, 1098, 1099. Pencils : Colored, use In Inspection of money accounts, 142(D). Indelible, use in records, 1327. Pensions : Furnishing information as a basis for, . Macbine-gun platoons, 400. INDEX. 446 [Nurubtit refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.) Range Finders — Continued. Packing boxes for, dimensions, weight, etc., 1229. Transfer of permanently emplaced, 856. Weldon, issue to companies and troops, 408. Kange Bods: Fortifications, supplied by Ordnance Department, 723(c). Ranges. (See Cooking Equipment. J Range Tables: Fortifications, supplied by Ordnance Department, 723(c). Ration and Savings Account. (See Rations, below.) Rations : Accumulations, prevention of loss, 1310. Appropriate for particular service to be determined by the com- manding officer, 1293. Bartering of articles purchased or drawn, 1309. Beef, fresh, sale or exchange by organizations, 1309. Civilian employees — How rationed, etc., 1301. On tugs, lighters, launches, etc., 1307. Commutation — Enlisted men — Army and Navy General Hospital duty, 1303. Coffee money,. 1304. Mine planters, 1303. Organized Militia, duty, 1303. Sick in hospital, 1303, 1305. Female Nurse Corps, 1303, 1305. Regulations, 1303-1305. Component articles and their equivalents, table, 1295. Emergency, 1297. Filipino, 1022. Haversack, 1022, 1296. Hospital matrons, 1308. Loss, prevention, 1310. Lost or destroyed, reimbursement of company fund, 709. Marine Corps, 535, 953. Navy, sick transferred to transport hospital, 535. Noncommissioned staff, how rationed, etc., 1299. Occasions for which the different kinds are intended, 1293, Ration and savings account — Civilian employees, 1301. Company fund, receipts from, to be spent only for food, 764. Distribution of savings to persons messing separately — Civilian employees, 1299, 1301. Enlisted men, 1299. Payment must be made by organization commander, 1299. System, value of ration, etc., 1298-1301. Reserve, renewal, action to be taken, 1310. Return — Period for which made, 1294. ; To include all enlisted men belonging to the organization, 1299. Selling of articles purchased or drawn, 1309. Supply to be carried on trans-Pacific transports, 1311. 446 INDEX. INnmbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated. I Bnw Material: Inspection of, used by contractors. 662. Receipts : Blank checks transferred, 160, 162. Civilian employees' traveling expenses, 648. Memorandum. (See Memorandum Receipts.) Ordnance property turned in, preparation, 1270. Public moneys — Advance of actual payment prohibited, 185. Blank, prohibited, 185. Cash transferred, 187. Form — Cash 1 payments, 190. Deposits, 228. Payments — Cash, 185, 189, 190. Check, 185, 186. Signature, vouchers, witnessing, etc., 191. Public property, blank, prohibited, 1191. Quartermaster's supplies transferred, expedition of, 1224. Bccoll Cylinders: Care and cleaning, instructions, 835. Recommendations : Advancement of officers, outside influence, etc., 1012. Commanders and superior officers to make, in forwarding C( munications, 1345. Reports of inspections, 111, 112, 127, p. 292. Statements of irregularities to include, what, 127. Reconnaissance Instruments : Allowance — Organizations and posts, 433-437. To be kept on hand at all times, 434, 438. Depots designated for turning in, 322. Inspection for condemnation, 322. Instruction in use of, 438. Becontres : Field training, 895. Record-Card System. (See Records.) Recording Rifle Bod Outfits: Issue for instruction, 406. Records : Abbreviations A. R. and R. S. to be used in, 1336. Acts of bravery or courage, testimony for completion of, 1012 Ambulance companies, 1382. Artillery district, 1353. Artillery engineer, 1387-1390. Artillery firing, 1374. Band fund, Coast Artillery. 1367. Band, regimental, 1368 Battalions, 577, 1369. 1370. Cable book, 1388. Chaplain, 1396 INDEX. 447 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise Indicated.] Records — Continued. Coast Artillery subposts, 1364. Commissary, 1300, 1381. Company, 1371-1378. Correspondence book, 1310, 1320, 1327, 1368. Dental, 1382. Depots, medical supply, 1382. Descriptive cards, public animals, 1379. Descriptive lists, 1372. Destroying or carrying away public, 1330. Destruction of certain, after five years, 1377, 1378. Disbursing officer — Inspection of, 137. Transfer to successor, 206. Document file, 1319. Emplacement book, 1361-1363. Engineer Department, 1386. Falsification of, penalty, 231. Field hospitals, 1382. Fire-control installations, record of history and operations, 1390. Fort record book and files, 1360. Guard report — Instructions to inspectors, 97. List of guard and police property not to be entered on, 1235. Headquarters, administrative, method of keeping, etc., 1318. Historical record of organizations and staff departments, 1376. Hospital, military, 1382. Identification, of enlisted men, 1384. Indelible pencil may be used, when, 1327. Information, furnishing from — Basis of claims, 658. By persons in the military service, 1331. Coast defenses, what may be given out, 722. National defense secrets, penalty, 1279. To Congress, 652, 1332. Inks, colored, use in, 1325. Inspectors' duties as to unnecessary papers, 98. Letters-received book, discontinued, 1319. Letters-sent book, discontinued, 1319. Loaning of, for use by courts, boards, etc., 1333. Marches, field notes, route maps and journals, 1357. Medical Department — Ambulance companies, 1382. Dental, 1382. Depots, medical supply, 1382. Documents, obsolete and worthless, disposition, 1383. Field hospitals, 1382. Hospitals, military, 1382. Identification records of enlisted men, 1384. Medical department in the field, 1382. Military convicts at posts, 1356. Mining casemates, history and operations, 1390. 448 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise Indicated.] Records — Continued. Morning report — Instructions to inspectors, 97. Signing by post commander, 1055. Moss-Dalton Company, purchase from company funds, 759. National cemetery, 1397. Obsolete and worthless accumulations of the Medical Department, 1383. Office of the Chief of Staff, regulations, 1350. Officers' official, recommendations, outside influence, etc., 1012. " Official copy " by impressed stamp, 1324. Order file, 1319. Orders, diposition of division and department, when companies or regiments are relieved, 1375. Ordnance Department, 1391-1394. Ordnance officers — Artillery district, 1393, 1394. Seacoast fort, powder book, 1392. Paymaster, 138, 1385. Post- Books and records, 1354-1358, 1398(6), (c) . Guard report, 97, 1235. Morning report, 97, 1055. Post bakery, 1355. Post books for commanding officer of troops' on transports, 528. Post exchange, 1074, 1075, 1076. Post laundry, 1379. Powder book, 1392. Power plants, fortification, hiBtory and operations, 1390. Prisoners, 1356. Quartermaster, 232, 1217, 1379, 1380. Record-card system — At post, prescribed for post headquarters only, 1316. Bureaus of War Department, 1312. Continuous if once adopted, 1315. Headquarters of — Artillery districts, 1314, 1315. Military districts, 1314, 1315. Permanent military posts, 1313-1316. Officers at division and department headquarters, 1313, 1315. Not extended to — Depots of supply, 1317. Regimental headquarters, 1366. " Record of ordnance and ordnance stores at post," 1894. Recruit, at garrisoned posts, 1398 (p). Ri-cruit depot, 1398(a). Recruit depot posts, 1398(0). Recruiting stations — Auxiliary, 1398(e). Main, 1398(d). Regimental, 1365, 1366, 1375-1378. Retained papers relative to company property, 1373. INDEX. 449 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Records — Continued. Rosters, 1359. Searchlight, history and operations, 1390. Signal Corps, 1387. 1395. Target record. 1327. Telegraph offices, 1395. Transfer to successor, 206. Typewriters, use iD preparing pay rolls, final statements, etc., 1326. (See Correspondence.) Becrnit Depot Posts: List of, 1423, note. Records, 1398(6). Recruits at, control, etc., 1423. Recruit Depots : Applicants for enlistment — Articles of War, reading to, 544. Band, 477, 573. Barber shop to be established by post exchange at, 143". Board of medical officers on disabled soldiers, 621. Companies — Authorized, 477. Noncommissioned officers, temporary appointments, 1002. Correspondence between heads of staff departments and officers on duty at, 1348. Division commander's control, 1422. Fort McDowell, seacoast batteries, etc., attached to, 1435. Fort Slocum, seacoast batteries, etc., attached to, 1435. Inspection — Assignment, 43, 135. By whom and how often made, 41, 43, 68. Limited, under division commander, 1422. Report of; addressing and forwarding, 68, 118, 119. Report of remedial action on defects, etc., reported by in- spectors. 124, 128. Seacoast batteries attached to certain, 1435. (See Inspection of a Garrisoned Post.) List of, 1423, note. Records, 139S(a), 1493. Recruits — Band musicians, enlistment. 1426. Canvas bags for, leaving, 1429. Caps to be worn by, en route to join organizations, 1430. Civilian clothing of accepted, disinfection, 1432. Clothing to be taken by, destined for Philippines, 1428. Instruction — Colored recruits of no previous service not to be held for, 1425. Directions of Secretary of War relative to, 1425. Organization for. 1424. Public property sent with detachments of, 1431. Selection of, for engineer companies, 1427. Subsistence sales list, 1475. 11209 — 17 29 450 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Recruiting Officers. (See Recruiting Stations, below.) Recruiting Parties. (See Recruiting Stations, below.) Recruiting Service: General regulations governing, 1416. Recruiting Stations: Applicants for enlistment — Accepted, instructions as to forwarding, 1402. Articles of War, reading to, 544. Assignment of, special, -1401. Declined to enlist once after acceptance, 1399. English language, test, 1399. Ex-convicts, 1399. Militiamen, 1400. Minors, 1399. Papers pertaining to accepted, prompt forwarding, 1402. Physical examination, 1399. Qualifications, rates of pay, etc., 1399. Subsistence procured by fraudulent application, 1403. Transportation — Procuring by fraudulent application, 1403. Return, not to be furnished certain, 1403. Uniform clothing not issued to, 1420. 'Vaccination, 1421. Flags, 1405, 1406. Inspection — - Assignment, 135. Auxiliary, 1407. By whom and how often made, 41, 68. Instructions to inspectors relative to, 117, 1406, 1407. Meals, 1408. Reports — Addressing and forwarding, 68, 118, 119. Preparation, statistical data, etc., 117. Remedial action on defects, etc., 124, 128. Lodging, contract, 667. Meals — Contract for, with wife of member of party, 666, 667. Rebates prohibited, 668. Tickets unused, disposition, 668. Newspapers and periodicals, 1409. Noncommissioned officers for, 1003. Office hours, 1411. Office, instructions relative to leasing, facilities, change of location, etc., 1416. Orderly, 1406, 1412, 1418. Posters, 1405. Records — Auxiliary, 1398(e). Main, 1398(d), 1493. Recruiting officers — Coffee money, payment to men ordered on Journeys, 1304. Correspondence between heads of staff departments and, 1348. INDEX. 4S1 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise Indicated.] Recruiting Stations — Continued. Recruiting officers — Continued. Funds in personal possession, 224. Instructions to inspectors relative to, 1406. Report of remedial action on defects, etc.. reported by In- spectors, 124, 128. Retired officers — Eligible for detail, 1437. Not " required to be mounted," 1438. Uniform, 1418. Recruiting parties — Arms and equipments, 414, 1404. ' Identification tag, 410. Instructions to inspectors relative to, 1406. Marriage of, permission, 1414. Orderly, 1412, 1418. Passes, 1413. Quarters — Commutation of, 1414. Privilege of living out of, 1414. Subsistence for men living out of quarters, 1414. Uniform, 1418, 1419. Recruiting service, general regulations governing, 1416. Signs, 1405. Status as " military station," 1410. Toilet articles for, 1417. Beernlts : Articles of War, reading to, 544. Canvas bags for, leaving recruit depots, 1429. Clothing for use in traveling on transports, 512. Command of, at depot posts, 1423. Complaints as to general unfitness, 92. Engineer companies, selection, complaints as to character, etc., 1427. Hats, service, issue to, 1430. Identification tag, 410. Instruction at recruit depots, 1424, 1425. Rifle, with Maxim silencer, issued for instruction of, 402. Typhoid prophylactic, 686. Red Cross. (See American National Red Cross.) Reduction : Noncommissioned officers to private prior to discharge, 1007. Post noncommissioned staff, 990. Refrigerators : Branding, removal, returns, 1221. Regiment : Articles of War, reading to, 543. Enlisted strength, 483. Fund. (See Funds.) Inspection by commander, monthly, 57. Orders, disposition of division and department, upon relief of 1375. 452 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.]. Regiment — Continued. Provisional for Coast Artillery Corps, authorized, 486. Regimental records, 1365, 1366, 1375-1378. Regimental Commander: Communications, forwarding, duties, 1345. Diseases, prevention, 687. Inspections — Command, monthly, 57. Company fund accounts, 778. Ordnance equipments of command, 1071. Instruction, latitude to be given, 899. Officers incapacitated, report to inspector, by, 83. Requisitions, ordnance equipments, 1071. Staff, 1456. Regimental Fund. (See Funds.) Regimental Hospitals: Equipment, 442, 443. Pitched once in three months, 442. Posts supplied with, list, 442. Regimental Property : Musical instruments, accountability, 1222. Packing, explosives, matches, etc., 1228. Regulations : Chief of Ordnance can not make, for inspection of ordnance property for condemnation. 247. Criticisms of, in inspection reports, 112. Officers' personal use, 1183. Post commander's duties as to enforcement of, 1050. Treasury Department, relative to publie moneys, 228. Reimbursement : Company fund — Charges on pay rolls, limit, 773. Rations lost or destroyed, 769. Stoppage of pay, 735. Private property — Officers' or enlisted men's, lost or destroyed in the military service, 1146-1149. Officers' shipped on Government bill of lading, lost or de- stroyed, 1150. Regimental or post exchange funds, by stoppage of pay, 735. Remount Depots: Detachments, enlisted strength and composition, 479. (See Depots.) Reorganization : Army, 474. Repairs: Arms and equipments, company kit, 454. Band instruments. 291, 1223. Equipments, personal and horse, in organizations, 330. Fire-control instruments issued by Ordnance Department, 840. Fortifications. (See Fortifications.) INDEX. 453 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated. I Repairs — Continued. Guns and carriages, seacoast, method for making, 840. Ice plants, 876. Ordnance material, issued to field artillery, 72, 73, 842. Militia- Coast Artillery, 841. Field Artillery, 842. Ordnance property, 335. Public property in use or in store, 1194. Roads, walks, sewers, etc., at seacoast posts, 723(d). Shipment of ordnance property to arsenals for, 335, 337. Signal Corps structures, of fire-control system, 700. Repair Shops. (See Ordnance Repair Shops.) Reports : Annual. (See Annual Reports.) Army transports, arrival and departure — Commanding generals, 506. Transport quartermasters, 506. Channels of forwarding from posts, 1343. Commanding officers, on — Buildings, new, inspection, 1060. Mining casemate, when temporary installation is impracticable, 1469. Officers — Death, 1054. Incapacitated, to inspectors, S3. Private mounts, unsuitable, 1069. Unable or failing to take practice marches, 898. Prisoners, escape of, 1118. Remedial action on defects, etc., reported by inspectors, 124, 128, 129. Troops on transports, 505. Complaints, 92, 93. False, penalty for making, 231. Field training in the making of, 895. Infractions of the eight-hour law, 690. Inspection. (See Reports of Inspections, below.) Inspectors' duties relative to, unnecessary, 98. Inspectors' separate, on general questions, 112. Inventory and inspection reports. (See Inventory and Inspection Repors.) Investigations, 25, 26, 130. Officers incapacitated, 83. Personal. (See Personal Reports.) Practice marches, officers not marching, etc., 898. Surveying officers. (See Surveying Officer.) Verbal, by Inspector general, upon return from tours, 37. Reports of Inspection: Action on, by — - Division commanders, 118, 121, 123, 124. Inspector General of the Army, 118, 122. 464 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Reports of Inspection — Continued. Army transports, 46, 47. Arsenals — Addressing and forwarding, 68, 118, 119. Statistical data, 110. Bayonet instruction, 80. Boats, Coast Artillery, 109. Books, library, 91. Buildings, designation and number to be given, 114. Business methods — Division and department headquarters, 42. Officers of Quartermaster's Department, 31. Chief of Staff, submission to, 118. Commendations, arrangement in, 111. Complaints, 92, 93. Conclusions — Based, as far as practicable, on inspector's own observations, 117. Commands, efficiency, discipline, and instruction, 111. Inspector's own views and, required, 92. Subjects for action of higher authority, 112. Depots — Addressing and forwarding, 68, 118, 119. Statistical data, 110. Desertions, 84. Division inspectors general to initial last indorsement on, when, 130. Drills and exercises held for inspector, how stated in, 111, 113. Enlisted men, how reported, 111, pp. 293, 294. Equipment, old pattern, serviceable, criticisms, 100. Extracts — Favorable or unfavorable mention of officers — Channels, 122. Who may furnish, 121, 122, 123. Field Artillery Instruction, 101, 103. Field officers' physical fitness, 82. Filed, where, 118, 131. Form and " Directions " for, of a garrisoned post, 111, pp. 291-297. Forwarding — Channels, 68, 118. Directly to Inspector General of the Army, 118, 119. Hospital Corps drill, 113. Hospitals, general, addressing and forwarding, 118, 119. Inspector general, division, to initial last Indorsement on, when, 130. Inventory and inspection reports. (See Inventory and Inspection Reports.) Irregularities and deficiencies — Arrangement of, in, 111. Inspector's own views and conclusions required, when, 92. Inspectors to personally investigate certain, 92. Irregularities to be reported with strict impartiality, 8, 22. Law, regulations, or orders, criticisms, 112. INDEX. 458 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Reports of Inspection — Continued. Irregularities and deficiencies — Continued. Money accounts, 111, 124, 128, 137. Orders or regulations upon which defects, etc., are based, to be cited, 116. To show that statement of, has been furnished, 125. Trivial matter, how treated, 126. Unremedied from previous inspection, 111. Law, criticisms, 112. Money accounts — • Forwarding, 118, 119, 242. Irregularities, 111, 124, 128, 137. To be sent to Congress, 131. Morning and guard reports, 97. National cemeteries, addressing and forwarding, 118, 119. National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 51. Officers — Absent, how reported, 111. Commanders commended, names to be given, 115. Extracts, favorable or unfavorable, mention, 121, 122, 123. Field, physical fitness for field service, 82. Incapacitated, 83. Private mounts, 81. Riding, 81. Unable to make practice marches, 898. Orders, criticisms, 112. Ordnance property, excess or surplus, 33. Pacific Branch, United States, military prison — Addressing and forwarding, 68, 118, 119. Posts — Channels for forwarding, 118. Extraneous subjects, not to be included in, 112. Garrisoned, form and " Directions " for, 111. Limited to the particular post only, 112. Preparation of, 111-117, 125-127. Recommendations in 111, 112, 127. Regulations, criticisms, 112. Recruit depots — Addressing and forwarding, 68, 118, 119. Recruiting stations — Addressing and forwarding, 68, 118, 119. Preparation, 117. Return of troops, 111. Separate, to be. made on general questions, etc., 112. Signaling, 113. Soldiers' Home, District of Columbia, 50. Supplies, old pattern, serviceable, criticisms, 100. Telephone, condition, where installed, etc., 96. Trivial matters to be excluded from, 126. Ungarrisoned posts, addressing and forwarding, 120. United States Military Prison and branch — Addressing and forwarding, 68, 118, 119. Verbal, by inspectors general, upon return from tours, 37. 456 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated. I Reports of Remedial Action : On defects, etc., reported by inspectors — Channels for forwarding, 124, 129. Coast Artillery posts, 124, 129. Filing, 124. Preparing and signing, 124, 128. Requisitions : Blank forms to be called for by number and name, 581. Money, depositary accounts to be designated on, 205. Quartermaster's supplies, 1232. Ordnance stores, 1071, 1256, 1490. Reservations : Claims, soliciting on, prohibited, 658. Penalty for trespassing on, etc., 1281. Use by militia, 1276. Resistances : Fortifications, supplied by Ordnance Department, 723(c). Responsibility. (See Public Property.) Responsible Officer : Inspection of property for condemnation — Accompanies the inspector, 264. Signs inventory, 261. Requests for surveying officer's action on property, 1503. Retired Noncommissioned Officers: Detail to educational institutions, 1011. Retired Officers: Articles of War, subject to, 1439. Assignment — Active duty, positions, etc., 1436, 1437. Soldiers' Home, pay and emoluments, 1440. Detail to educational institutions, laws and regulations, 1442. Militia inspections, 53. Mounts, status on active duty, 1438. Pay and allowances, 1436. Status as to holding office in, and receiving salary from, the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1441. Retirement : Paymasters' clerks, 474. Veterinarians of Cavalry and Field Artillery. 1572. Retiring Boards. (See Boards of Officers.) Retreat. (See Ceremonies.) Returns : Channels of forwarding from posts, 1343. Manuscript blank, prohibited, when, 582. "• Ration, 1294, 1299. Troops, in reports of inspections, 111. Reunions : Attendance of troops at, policy of War Department, 498. Revenue-Cutter Service : Transportation on Army transports, law, 537. INDEX. 457 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when Dot otherwise indicated.] Review : Before an inspector, who receives, 635. Drawing and returning sabers at, 636. Inspection of troops to be preceded by a, 76. Officers of staff departments, positions at, 1457. Position of certain noncommissioned staff at, 991. Revised Statutes : R. S., as an abbrevation of, to be used, 1336. Section 1167, construed as to regulations for inspection of prop- erty for condemnation, 247. Section 1241, relative to condemnation and sale of unserviceable property — Construed, 245, 246, 248-253. Quoted in full, 244. Sections 3620 and 5488, relative to public moneys, quoted in full, 228. Revolvers : Ambulance companies, 441. Destruction on inventory and inspection reports, prohibited, 337. Rebrowning, etc., 340. Safe-keeping, 1261. Sergeants and first sergeants, foot troops, 388, 389. Veterinarians in the field, 1572. (See Pistols, and Small Arms.) Ribbons : In lieu of medals and badges — Allowance for issue to enlisted men, 556. Kinds, bow worn, occasions, etc., 556. Not to be worn by suspended officers nor by certain prisoners, 557. Sale to officers, 556. Ricochets : Danger zones of, seacoast firing, 826. Riding: Encouragement in, etc., 904. Tests — Annual. (See Physical Examinations and Tests of Officers.) Captains of the line, for promotion, 1027. Inspection, 81. Rifle Competitors: Mess of, allotments from company funds, 763. Prizes for, from company funds, 756. Rifle-Rod Outfits: Recording, issue for instruction, 406. Rifles : Care, oiling, cleaning bore, etc., 424—426. Destruction on inventory and inspection report, prohibited, 337. For guarding prisoners, 403. Gallery practice, allowance, 402. How carried attached to the saddle, 386. Machine-gun platoons need not carry, on drill, 392. Magazine, with Maxim silencer, for instruction of recruits, 402. 458 DTDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise Indicated.] Rifles — Continued. Method of testing to determine if unserviceable, 338. « Rebrowning, etc., 340. Safe-keeping, 1261. Swimming and wall-scaling exercises, use of, 405. (See Small Arms.) Hirer and Harbor Property: Army regulations applicable to, 320. Inspection for condemnation by Engineer officers, 310. Inventory and inspection reports, preparation, 318. Sale of, 321. Surveying officer on, 1489. Transportation for inspectors, 323. f Hirers and Harbors: Board of Engineers for, 607. Boads : Care of, at national cemeteries, 973. Repair at Coast Artillery posts, 723(d). Bolls: Manuscript blanks prohibited, when, 582. Bosters : Guard, 800. Printing, at expense of Coast Artillery band fund, 744. Regulations, 1359. Bubber Floor Cloth: Fortifications, supplied by Engineer Department, 723 (o). Bobber Stamps: Checks, preparation by, prohibited, 151. Purchase from company fund, 749. Saber Attachment: Inspection for condemnation, 330. Saber Knot: Inspection for condemnation, 330. Sabers : Barrack regulations, 453. Destruction on inventory and inspection report, prohibited, 337. Drawing and returning, at reviews, 636. How carried attached to the saddle, 386. Noncommissioned staff, dismounted, in the field, to wear pistol instead of, 387. Officers — Dismounted, to wear pistol Instead of, in field, 373. Mounted, how carried, 372. Post contests with, 905. (See Small Arms.) Saber Strap: Inspection for condemnation, 330. Sacks, Empty: Flour, sale by companies, messes, etc., 737. Grain — Sale for benefit of troop fund, 1200. Title to, forage sold an officer, 1200. Subsistence stores issued or sold, title to, 1200. INDEX. 469 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise Indicated.] Saddle: How packed, articles carried, etc., 417. Inspection for condemnation, 330. Packing at signal " To horse," 418. Saddlebags : Ammunition to be carried in, when combat Is imminent, 353. Saddle Blankets: Care of, 419. Inspection for condemnation, 330. Saddlecloths : Inspection for condemnation, 330. Officers' dark-blue, disposition, 380. Saddlers : Disrating prior to discharge, 1007. Inspection, efficiency of graduates of training school, 79. Instruction of noncommissioned officers as, 878. Training school for, 877 (o). Safes : Unused, to be opened by inspectors, 139. Safety Attachment: Rapid-fire guns, adjustment, 830. Sailors : Certificates of discharge for service under assumed names, 684. Sales: Ammunition to soldiers for hunting, 361. Army transports, consent of Congress, 539. Auction, bidding by military personnel, 1203, 1204. Barrels. (See Barrels.) Beef, fresh, by organizations, 1309. Blankets, on inventory and inspection reports, 295. Boxes. (See Boxes.) Clothing, uniform — By discharged soldiers, 1145. On inventory and inspection reports, 295. Condemned property — Authority — Army Regulations, 1201. Law, 243-246, 248-253. Medical journals, 311. Medicines, 312. Subsistence stores, 252, 309. Suspension, case of low bids, 1201. To officers, enlisted men or civilian employees, 1203, 1204. To responsible or interested officers, prohibited, 1203. Disbursing officers, interest in, 208. Electric light, surplus, 172. Equipments, personal and horse, on inventory and inspection reports, 330, note. Fue> for benefit of company fund, 770. Horses, troop or battery, 1174. Ice, surplus, 868, 869. Manure at posts, 949. 460 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated 1 Sales — Continued. Medicines, condemned, 252, 312. Oil, mineral, for benefit of company fund, 770. Officers' private mounts purchased- from Quartermaster's Dcpart- •ment, 1136. Ordnance property — Obsolete, without prior condemnation, 1273. To officers of Navy and Marine Corps, 958. To Red Cross, 348. Personal and horse equipments, 330, note. Power, surplus electric, 172. Private property unclaimed for over three years, 11. Rations, prohibited. 1309. River and harbor property, 321. Sacks. (See Sacks. ) Signal equipments to officers, 375. Stores — Inexpedient to transport, 249-251. Subsistence — Condemned food, 252, 309. Post commander regulates, 1067. Purchased or drawn, prohibited, 1309. To post exchanges, 1095. Unserviceable, without inspection and condemnation, 245, 246. Waste products. (See Waste Products.) Salt: Allowance of rock, for animals, 1483. Officers' private mounts, 1134. Salntes : Enlisted men. to veterinarians, 1573. Officers and men to the flag, 862, 864, 865. Sand Glasses : Inspection for condemnation, 336. Sanitary Units : Tentage, allowance for, 1518. Transportation, allowance for, 1525. Sanitation : Camps — Latrines, urinals, and odorless excavators for, 1580. Sanitary rules for selection of sites for, and establishment of, 1580. Water, analysis, 1579. Hygiene, 685, 686, 894. Prevention of contagious diseases by — Administration of typhoid prophylactic, 686. Personal hygiene, 685, 686. Temperance and morality, especially in Tropics, 687. Sauerkraut : Shipment on transports, 519. • Sayings : Fat, slush, etc., subsistence property on transports, disposition, 1241. INDEX. 461 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Savings — Continued. Lard, 757. (See Rations.) Scabbards : Bayonet and rifle, inspection for condemnation, 330. Scale Arms : Fortifications, supplied by Ordnance Department, 723(c). Scales : Commissary, allowance for camps, 463. School of Fire for Field Artillery : Regulations governing, 877(fc). School of Musketry: Regulations governing, 877(«.). Schools. (See Garrison Schools for Officers, Post Schools, Service Schools. ) Schools for Bakers and Cooks: Regulations governing, 877(/), (I), (m). School-teacher : Extra duty pay, 884. Score Books: Bull's-eye, 752. Score Cards : Purchase from company funds, 749. Scouting- : Inspection of post, 79. Instruction in, 79. Scoots. (See Indian Scouts, Mounted Scouts, and Philippine Scouts.) Scrap : How treated at arsenals, 1271. Scrap Metals: Accumulations at depots, etc., how disposed of, 1198, 1199. Screens : "Windows, etc., fire-control stations, 702. Searchlights : Fortifications — Furnished by Engineer Department, 723(a). Records of history and operations, 1390. Shelters, concealment at, 720. Structures, shutters or screens for windows, etc., 702. Secretary of the Treasury: Authority to keep public moneys in personal possession, 228. Secretary of War: Clerks and messengers for inspectors general, to be assigned by, 28. Disbursing officers, authority to keep public moneys in personal possession, 223-228, Horses, maximum price for purchase in open market, to be fixed by, 1168. Inspections — Assignment of, not under division commanders, 135. Certain, to be directed by, 41. Militia, officers to make, to be detailed by, 53. 463 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.! Secretary of War — Continued. Inspections — Continued. Money accounts of disbursing officers- Frequency of, to be regulated by, 134. Frequent, to be ordered by, 131. National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, annual, to be ordered by, 51. Orders for, involving mileage, 39. Inventory and inspection reports, orders of, required for approval, when, 277, 279. Investigations involving mileage, orders for, 39. Papers — Presenting, for signature of, instructions, 1351. Submitting, for action of, instructions, 1352. Reports of inspections — Extracts of specially favorable or unfavorable mention of officers to be forwarded to, 122. Money accounts to be forwarded to Congress with annual report of, 131. Stoppage of officers' pay by, 230. Unserviceable property, regulations for inspection or survey, 244. Garden, purchase from company fund, 750. Sentences : Imposing tours of guard duty, 810. Sentinels : Docks, seacoast posts, duties, 812. Sergeants : Additional, to provide for militia details, 485. Sergeants Major: Board, appointment in Coast Artillery Corps, 615. Servants : Enlisted men not to be used as, by officers, 1443. Orderlies, messengers, janitors, grooms, etc, are not, 1142. Services : Contracts with persons in the military service, for, 210. Engagement of, in Quartermaster's Department, 233. Labor hired, use for private purposes, 1197. Personal — In excess of legal allowance, 669. Not paid for at time of discharge, 197. Post exchange, to Government, 1097. Voluntary, acceptance of, 669. Vouchers to show mode of engagement of nonpersonal, 195. Service Schools: Detachments — Enlisted strength and composition, 476. Not armed with the rifle, 390. Graduates — Enlisted men, efficiency, 79. Officers, detail or detached service, 1459. INDEX. 463 {Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise Indicated.] Service Schools — Continued. Inspection — By whom and how often made, 41, 68. Reports of, addressing and forwarding, 68, 118, 119. Reports of remedial action on defects, etc., 124, 128. List of, 877. Militia attendance — Enlisted men, 888. Officers, 887. Noncommissioned officers may be sent to, 878. Regulations governing, 877. Textbooks, 889, 891, 893. Value of, to be observed at post inspections, 79. Set Forward Rnlers: Fortifications, supplied by Ordnance Department, 723(c). Sewerage : Changes or extensions of systems, 1578. Sewers : Fortifications, 723 (a), (d). Sewing machines : Mending military convicts' clothes, 1125. Sheepskins : Storage and care, 1195. Shirt*: Flannel, inspection for condemnation, Philippines Division, 297. Shoeing : Officers' private mounts, 1133. Shoe-Repair Shop: Post exchange, 1090. Shoes : Fit of, to be supervised by company commander, 1444. Neat's-foot oil, for dressing, 1448. Odd articles, how disposed of, 298. Old pattern, issue, 1446. Size sticks and shoe stretchers for companies and detachments, 1445. Wearing of uniform, at dress inspection, 1447. Shoe Stretchers : Issue to companies and detachments, 1445. Shortage. (See Public Property.) Shot guns : Destruction on inventory and inspection reports, prohibited, 337. For guarding prisoners, 403. For hunting purposes, 404. (See Small arms.) Shrubs : Care of, at national cemeteries, 973. Shatters : Windows, etc., fire-control stations, 702. Sights: Telescopic musket, issue, etc., 401. 464 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Signal Corps: Ceremonies, position, 637. Depots, control, etc., 1449. Detail of line officers to, 493. Drill, extended order not required of companies of, 924. Enlisted men — Control, inspection of offices, etc., by post commander, 1008. Post schools, attendance, 885. Property accountability of, 1009, 1189. Enlisted strength, 483, 484. Equipments, marking, 428. Field companies — Enlisted strength and composition, 484. Equipment, 469. Transportation, allowance for. 1526. Fortifications — Fire-control installation — Procedure in turning oyer, 698. Structures, repair, 700. Suspension of drill, turning over keys, etc., during work, 699. Type equipment, 1909, furnished by, 692. Inspection and test of equipment, 64, 65. Installations, supplies, etc., furnished by, 723(6). General noncommissioned staff includes noncommissioned officers of, 986. Guard duty by detachments of, 811. Officers — Attendance at garrison schools, 881. Riding tests at inspections, 81. Organization, 474. Property. (See Signal property.) Records, 1387, 1395. Telephones. (See Telephones.) Signaling : • Coast Artillery, 926. Instruction in, 894, 925-927. Proficiency, standard for heliograph and flag, 927. Reports of inspections, 113. Signal Out n Is : Visual- Issue to organizations, 471. Marking, 473. When and by whom carried, 472. Signal Property: Expendable, 1274. Inspection for condemnation, 342-345. Lead pipe, cut off cable ends, disposition, 1275. Sale of equipments to officers, 375. Signal School : (See Army Signal School.) ±Ui>£X. 466 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Signatures : Acting inspector general, title when used, 1323. Detailed staff officer, title, 1322. Disbursing officers' official, to be furnished depositaries, 228. Facsimiles prohibited, 1321. " In charge of office," 1323. Inventory and inspection report of property held on memorandum receipt, 261. Pen to be used, 1321. Rank, regiment, etc., attached, 1321-1323. Vouchers, money, 191. Signs : Recruiting stations, 1405. SilTerware : Inspection for condemnation, 303. Size Stick: Issue to companies and detachments, 1445. Sketching : Domestic or foreign territory, containing military information, 952. Sketching : Instruction in, 79, 895. SUcker : Prescribed for mounted troops instead of poncho, 384. Sliding Frogs: Inspection for condemnation, 330. " Slash" Funds: Disposition of, 170. Unauthorized, for benefit of post or command, 170. Small Arms : Barrack regulations, 453. Care of — ■ Beautifying or changing finish, 424. Bore of rifle, 425. Cleaning and preserving, 424, 425. Oiling, 424, 426. Taking apart, etc., 421, 422. Tompions not to be used, 423. Definition of term " small arms," 337. Destruction on inventory and inspection reports, prohibited, 337. Inspection for condemnation, 337-340. Loss of, responsibility for not having arm chests, 1261. Rebrowning, etc., 340. Repair facilities for, 454. Rifle, method of testing to determine if unserviceable, 338. Safe-keeping, 1261. Shipments of, to arsenals, 335, 337. (See Arms and Equipments.) Soap: Increase or decrease of allowance by division commanders, 1483. Purchase from bakery funds, 798. 11209—17 30 466 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Soldiers : Certificates of discharge for service under assumed names, 684. Soldiers' Deposits : Checks for deposit of, 148. Soldiers' Handbook. (See Books.) Soldiers' Homes: National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers — Admissions, 1454. Inspection, annual, by Inspector General's Department, 51. Issue of obsolete or condemned ordnance property to, 1272. Personal property of deceased members who leave no heirs, etc., disposition, 1455. Eetierd officer, status as to holding office and receiving salary, 1441. Soldiers' Home, District of Columbia — Admissions — Law, 1450. Regulations, 1451. Board of Commissioners, 1453. Deductions from pay of enlisted men for benefit of, discon- tinued, 1452. Inspection, annual, by Inspector General of the Army, scope, report, etc., 50. Retired officers, assigned to duty at, pay and emoluments, 1440. Treasurer, salary, 1440. Spare Farts: Seacoast or mobile artillery, Inspections for condemnation, 326. Special Duly Men. ( See Extra and Special Duty Men. ) Special Inspectors: Condemnation of property — Appointments on — Fortifications and river and harbor property, 319. Ordnance stores, restriction, 255. Authorized, when and by whom, 254, 255, 319. Necessity for, to be minimized, 256. Spoons : How carried, 396. Personal equipment, inspection for condemnation, 330. Spotters : Perfection target, issue of, 407. Spring Wagons. (See Transportation.) Spurs : Change in design, 1549. Inspection for condemnation, 330. Spur Strap: Inspection for condemnation, 330. Squad Leader: Responsible for condition of surplus kit bag In Held, 397. Squadron : Color sergeant, detail, etc., 1000. Not an administrative unit, 577. INDEX. 467 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Squadron — Continued. Provisional, designation, 578. Records, 1369. Squadron commander — Absence of regular commander, 574, 576. Channel of correspondence, 99, 577. Communications, forwarding, duties of, 1345. Inspection of troop fund accounts, 778. Instruction — Latitude to be given, 899. Practical, full control by, 896. Lieutenant colonel may be assigned as, 575. Offlcers incapacitated, report to inspector by, 83. Post commander's duties delegated to, when, 59. Requisitions, ordnance equipment, 1071. Staff, 1456. Temporary disability of, 576. Troop commander or staff officer as, 576. Standard, position at drill, 579. Squadron Commander. (See Squadron, above.) Squads: Inspections by chiefs of, 54. Stables : Fires not allowed in, 1153. Officers' private mounts, 1133. Police facilities, etc., for mounted organizations, 1534. Stall, name of horse and rider or driver, 1171. Staff: Artillery district commander, 1456. Battalion or squadron commander, 1456. Brigade commander and higher units, 1456. Brigades and divisions organized for instruction, 490. Department commander, 1456. Division commander, 1456. General officer when post commander, 1456. Post commander, 1456, 1457. Regimental commander, 1456. Retired officers eligible for details to staff duties, 1437. Temporary brigades and divisions for instruction, etc., 1456. (See Staff Departments, below.) Staff Corps: Riding test for officers at inspection, 81. (See Corps of Engineers, General Staff Corps, Medical Corps, Medi- cal Reserve Corps, and Signal Corps.) Staff Departments: Enlisted men, extra duty detail and pay, 994. Enlisted strength, 483. Fire-control equipment — Departments which supply — Provisional, 693. Standard, 692, 723. 468 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Staff Departments — Continued. Historical record, 1376. Officers — Communications by, to subordinates of their bureau chiefs, 1344. Correspondence, direct, 1341. Detailed, address, signature, etc., 1322. Details — As officer of the day on transports, 504. Of graduates of service schools and staff college, to, 1459. Of line, to, 493. Retired, eligible for detail to staff duties, 1437. Reports of inspections, extracts of favorable or unfavorabla mention, 121-123. Serving at posts — Position at review and inspection, 1457. Status, 1457. Tour of service in the Philippines, 1458. Organization, 474. Staff Officers: Artillery district, mounts, 1130. Detailed, address, signature, etc., 1322. Detail as officer of the day on transports, 504. Drawing and returning saber at review, 636. Physical tests. (See Physical Examinations and Tests of Officers.) Regimental, as battalion commanders, 576. Riding tests at inspection, 81. (See Staff, and Staff Departments.) Stallion: Suitable mount, 1132. Stamp : • " Official copy " by impressed, 1324. (See Rubber Stamps.) Standards : Inspection for condemnation, 300. Silken, action of surveying officer, 300, 1496. Squadron, position at drill, 579. (See Flag.) Star-Spangled Banner. (See National Air.) Statement of Irregularities and Deficiencies noted by Inspector : Action by commanding officer on, 124, 128, 129. Inspector to furnish commanding officer with, 124. Original to be kept on file, 124. Preparation — Ammunition, storage in company storeroom not a defect, 363. Form, 111. Law, regulations and orders, criticisms, 112. Old pattern articles, serviceable, criticisms, 100. Orders or regulations upon which defects, etc., are based, to be cited in, 116. Recommendations, what to be included in, 112, 127. Trivial matters to be excluded from, 126. Kcport of inspection to show that, has been furnished, 125. INDEX. 469 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated..! Statements : Depository, to — Administrative officers, 237. Disbursing officers, 218, 210, 235, 2S6 Inspectors, 237. Statements of Money Accountability: Closing, 241. Inspection, 142, 241, 242. (See Inspection of Money Accounts.) Stationery : Fire-control stations, 723(d). Military convicts, 1123. Stations : Claims, soliciting at, prohibited, 658. Fortifications, erected by Engineer Department, 723(a). (See Battle Commanders' Stations, Fire-Control Stations, Recruiting Stations.) Steam Heating Plants. (See Heating.) Stencils : Marking guns and emplacements, 723(c). Stirrup : Hooded, inspection for condemnation, 330. Stirrup Strap: Inspection for condemnation, 330. Stock: Quartermaster's supplies to be kept at posts and stations, 1218. Stoppages : Pay- Alimony, 230. Debts, private, 230. Indebtedness to United States, 230. Of additional, in case of unsatisfactory mount, 81. Tq reimburse company or post-exchange fund, etc., 735. Pay rolls for reimbursement of company fund, limit, 773. Storehouses : l^ires, protection against, 1154, 1155. Keys of, precautions, 1193. Storm: Boards on boats or buildings damaged or destroyed by, 625. Stowaways : Transports, prevention, 514. Straw: Verification, quarterly, 1220. Stabs. (See Check Stubs.) Submarine Mining: Boats — Distribution box — Assignment to mine companies or detachments, 1465. Care and use, 1465. Crew, composition and duties, 1465. Wooden, use for ordinary work, 1466. (See Mine Planters.) 470 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise Indicated.] Submarine mining — Continued. Cable- Classification, 1470. Test for insulation and copper resistance, 1471. Cable book, 1388. Cable tanks to be kept filled, 1472. Instruction in service of mines, 915. Mine companies — Care and operation of mine equipment, 1461. Designation changed from " torpedo companies," to, 1460. Mine property — Accountability, 1462. Care and perservation, 1474. Expendable stores and equipment, 1463, 1464. Inspection for condemnation, 288, 289. Mine cases, repair, 289. Use for other than mine purposes, 1468. Mines, allowance for practice, 1467. Mines and apparatus, test, 1473. Mining casemate — Inspection after turning over, 697. Installation, 1469. Records of history and operations, 1390. Subposts : Armament, care, 855, 1364. Coast Artillery — Property, care of, 717, 1364. Records, 1364. Subsistence : Applicants for enlistment procuring, by fraudulent applications, 1403. Recruiting parties living out of quarters, 1414. Subsistence Department: Articles to be kept for sale by, 27. Detail of line officers to, 493. Organization, 474. Subsistence Supplies: Allowances, increase or decrease by division commanders of cer- tain, 1483. Army transports, illegitimate traffic in, 47. Care of, responsibility of commissary, 988. Funds received in payment for, fiscal year, 176. Proceeds of sales, 175, 176. Property — Allowance for camps, 463. Barrels, empty — Flour, sale by bakeries, companies, etc., 737. On transports, disposition, 1241. Title to, containing stores issued or sold, 1200. Brooms, corn, how dropped, 1239. Expendable articles, 1238. Inspection for condemnation, 307, 308. INDEX. 471 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Subsistence Supplies — Continued. Property — Continued. Inventory and inspection reports, preparation and submission, 259, 307. Sacks — Flour, empty, sale by companies, etc., 737. Title to, which contained stores issued or sold, 1200. Savings .of fat, slush, etc., on transports, disposition, 1241. Troops leaving for the Phillippines, to turn in, 1240. Stores — Abstract of issues, checking entries, 1480. Abstract of sales — Checking entries, 1480. Making daily, 1481. Bartering or selling of articles purchased or drawn, 1309. Beef and beef cattle, inspection of, 70, 71. Civilian employees, sale to, 1302, 1476. Companies, hospitals, etc., purchase on monthly payment, 1478. Condemnation and sale, 252, 309. Deteriorating, action to prevent loss, 309, 1482. Enlisted man — Messing separately, order for, 1300. Sale on monthly payment to, 1476. Inspection for condemnation, 252, 259, 30. Inventory and inspection reports, preparation and submission, 259, 307. Inventory, monthly, 1062, 1237. Post exchange — Purchase on monthly payment, 1478. Sale at cost price, 1095. Purchase of, standard required, 69. Sale of condemned, 252, 309. Sales and delivery, regulated by post commander, 1067. Sales stores — Designated by inspectors general, 27. List, 27, 1475. Prices — " Cost price " defined, 1479. Fractions of a cent, how treated, 1479. Reduction by survey, 1499. To be charged for, furnished to other bureau, etc., 1477. Survey, 1485, 1487, 1499. Transports, protection of, during fumigation, 524. Tailor's articles for mending clothes of military convicts, 1125. Toilet articles — Military convicts, 1124. Recruiting stations, 1417. Transferred, for which money is received, 179. (See Rations.) 472 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Snbtargct Gnn Machines: Issue for instruction, 406. Troops changing station not to take, 1203. Sunday : Inspections on, 38. Legal holiday falling on, 859, 860. Monthly payments when last day of month falls on, 200. Supplies : Business methods of officers of Quartermaster's Department, Ml. Complaints as to quality, 92. Distribution of, to best interest of Government, 110 (g). Division commander's duties relative to, 67. Engineer. (See Engineer Property.) Food and drugs, standard required in purchase, 69. Food, purchased from hospital fund, sale to Hospital Corps, 784. Fortifications — • Furnished by- — Engineer Department, 723(a). Ordnance Department, 723(c). Quartermaster's Department, ^23 (&). Signal Corps, 723(6). Provisional fire control, departments which furnish, 693. Inspection of, at time of delivery, 69, 662. Inspectors general, duties relative to, 8, 31. Medical. (See Medical Property.) Old pattern, serviceable, criticisms, 100. Ordnance. (See Ordnance and Ordnance Stores.) Purchase — Disbursing officers' interest in, 208. From persons in the military service, 210, 666, 667. Standard for food and drugs, 69. To best interests of Government, 110 (g). (See Contracts and Purchases.) Quartermaster's. (See Quartermaster's Supplies.) Raw material used by contractors, inspection, 74. Sales. (See Sales.) Signal. (See Signal Property.) Submarine mine. (See Submarine Mining.) Subsistence. (See Subsistence Supplies.) Transfers from one post to another, channels of correspondence, 1346. Supply Department: Failure to meet conditions, 92. Supply Tables : Dental, 676. Medical, 310. Veterinary, 1576. Surcingle : Inspection for condemnation, 330. INDEX. 473 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated..! Snrgeon : Ambulance, care and control, 1535. First-aid instruction to company officers, 920, 921. Officers incapacitated, report to Inspector, 83. Surveying officer, appointment by, 1484. Visits to hospital, guardhouse, etc., 59. (See Chief Surgeon.) Surgical and Scientific Instruments: Examination by medical officer, 1243. Inspection for condemnation, 310. List, 310. Surplus Kit Bags: Allowance, 397. Articles to be carried in, 397. Marking, 397. Packing, 397. Squad leader responsible for condition in the field, 397. Storage in garrison, 397. Surplus Supplies: Inspection for condemnation, 243 251. Surveying Instruments : Depots designated for turning in, 322. Inspection for condemnation, 322. Surveying Officer: Action on — Band instruments, 291, 1494. China and glassware of outgoing organizations, 1495, 1505. 1506. Company rations lost or destroyed, 769. Horse equipments issued to mounted officers, 1497. Loss of subsistence funds, 1500. Odd articles, such as shoes, gloves, etc., not required, 298. Private property — Damaged from military operations, 1501. Loss or damage, shipped on Government bill of lading, 1502. Public animals dropped, 1179. Public property lost, damaged, or destroyed, etc., 1503. Silken colors, standards, and guidons, 300, 1496. Unserviceable property — Before inspection, 257, 262. Elimination by destruction, 257. Appointment of — By post surgeon, 1484. On fortification property, Engineer Department, 1489. On river and harbor property, 1489. Destruction of property on report of, power or commanding officer, 1487. 474 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Surveying Officer — Continued. Property which may be destroyed on his recommendation — Classes, 1485. Ordnance stores — Limited, 1485, 1486. Two surveys in an organization at the same time, 1486. Salable value, commanding officer's decision final, 1485, 1487. Purchase by, of property on which he has acted, 1203. Report — Approval, 1492. Certificate of destruction of property, 1485. China and glassware, 1505, 1506. Copy of, to accompany inventory and inspection report, 257, 263. Preparation, etc. — Engineer property, 1488. In general, 1491. Ordnance property, 1488. Reduction in number of reports by turning in unserviceable quartermaster property, 1498. Third copy, filing at recruit depot and recruiting station, 1493. Subsistence sales stores, redaction of price by recommendation of, 1499. Suspenders : When worn must not be visible, 1561. Swimming : Instruction — Horses, 895, 929. Troops, 894, 928. Switchboards : Fortifications — Installed by Engineer Department, 723(a). Storage battery, supplied by Signal Corps, 723(6). Supplied by Ordnance Department, 723(c). Swords : Destruction on inventory and inspection report, prohibited, 337. Swordsmanship : Garrison training, 894. Syringes : Battery, inspection for condemnation, 279(d), 315, 342. Tables : Card and writing, purchase from company funds, 753. Tableware : China and glass ware — Breakage, 1504, 1505. Cracked or chipped, 1506. Estimates, 1504. Inspection after each meal and dishwashing, 1504. Outgoing organizations, 1504-1506. Removal from barracks or post, 1505. Serviceable or not, how determined, 1506. INDEX. 475 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Tableware — Continued. Enamel, purchase from company fund, 751. Inspection for condemnation — Agate ware, 302. China and glass ware — Posts, unauthorized, 302, 1504. Transports, mine planters, etc., authorized, 302. Silverware, 303. Plates for use of troops on transports, 510. Post commander's supervision and care, 1056. Stock to be kept at posts and stations, 1218. Tailor Shop: Post exchange, 1090. Tails: Alteration in public animals', 1176, 1177. Target Practice: Arms and equipments for enlisted men at small arms, 391. Coast Artillery — Emplacement doors and windows to be kept open during, 719. Preparation and conduct, 909. Small arms for, 916. Cooks may be excused, 88. Course in revolver, for veterinarians, 1572. Equipment, officers', for small arms, 378. Eield training, 895. Range firing, garrison training, 894. Records of artillery firing, 1374. Supplementary practice, season, small arms, 918. Target year, 917. Target Ranges: Telephone equipment, 1511, 1514. Use by militia, 1276. Target Record: Indelible pencil, use, 1327. Targets : Gallery practice, troops changing station not to take, 1263. Target Spotters: Perfection, issue of, 407. Tax: Post exchange, on dogs, 1086. Telautographs : Fortications, supplied by Signal Corps, 723(6). Telegrams : Rates, 1507. Telegraphic Code: Custody, test, care, etc., 1068, 1508. Telegraphs : Alaskan, inspection of money accounts, 132. Fortification, supplied by the Signal Corps, 723(6). Instruction of cavalry with wireless sections, 902. Records, office, 1395. Wireless, on transports, control, 510. 476 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated. I Telephones : Contracts for rental, Corps of Engineers, 664. Field Artillery instruction in making ordinary field repairs t», 1515. Fortifications, supplied by the Signal Corps, 723(6.) Inspection, 1513. Instructions to inspectors general relative to, 96. Post systems — Coast Artillery post systems, test, etc., 1510, 1513. Number and location, 1509. Operation, maintenance, and care, 1514. Tests, 1513. Signal, inspection for condemnation, 343. Target-range (small arms) equipment, 1511, 1513. Telephonic communication between posts and near-by towns, 1512. Telescope Cases : Enlisted men's possession, 1226. Telescopes : Fortifications, supplied by — Ordnance Department, 723(c). Signal Corps, 723(6). Marking, 473. Signal, inspection for condemnation, 343. Telescopic Musket Sights: Issue to companies, 401. Telescopic Sights: Storage and care, 1248. Tentnge : Allowance — Campaign and camps, 1516. Civilian employees in the field, 1519. Full, should be kept on hand at posts, 1520. Marches involving absence over night, 1517. Organizations to keep their, on hand, 1521. Sanitary units, 1518. Care after use, 1521. Old and new patterns, issue, 1565. Reserve supply, 456. Unauthorized use, 1522. Tent Pins: Means for use in driving, 1523. Tent Pitching: Garrison training, 894. Terminal Boxes : Fortifications supplied by — Ordnance Department, 723(0). Signal Corps, 723(6). Tests : By inspectors general — • Bayonet exercise, 80. Check on clothing accounts, 94. Coast Artillery, In service of defense materiel, 105. INDEX. 477 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when ot otherwise Indicated.] Teste — Continued. By inspectors general — Continued. Efficiency of the mobile troops, 79. Officers' private mounts, 81, 1132. Riding, 81. Fire-control installations, fortifications, 701. Rifle, to determine if unserviceable, 338. Signal Corps, equipment at fortifications, 65, 1513. Submarine mine cable, 1471. Submarine mines and apparatus, 1473. Telephones, 1513. (See Physical Examination and Tests of Officers.) Textbooks: Athletic and gymnastic exercises, 933. Conflicts between War Department publications and, 893. Firing and drill regulations for machine-gun organizations, 936. Foreign languages, 891. Garrison schools for officers of Coast Artillery Corps, 890. Officers' promotion boards, 892, 893. Schools and colleges of the Army, 889-891, 893. Veterinary, 1576. Theaters : Discriminating against persons wearing the uniform, penalty, 1280. Theft: Counterweights, disappearing carriages, 854. Thermometers : Fortification magazines, furnished by Ordnance Department, 723(c). Tickets : Meal, disposition of, unuged, by recruiting parties, etc., 668. Time: Computation of, in payment of services, 194. Time-Interval Bells: Fortifications, supplied by Signal Corps", 723(6). Tlme-Interyal Records: Fortifications, supplied by Ordnance Department, 723(c). Time Range Boards: Care when not in actual use, 728. Fortifications, supplied by Ordnance Department, 723(c). Tin Cups: How carried, 396. Inspection for condemnation, 330. Toilet Articles: Military convicts, 1124. Recruiting stations, 1417. Toilet Paper : Increase or decrease of allowance by division commander, 1483. Tompions : Use of, in small arms, prohibited, 423. Tool Bag: Fortification equipment supplied by Signal Corps, 723(6). Tool CheBt: Coast Artillery post, supplied by Signal Corps, 723(6). 478 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Tools: Care of, at national cemeteries, 976. Company carpenter outfit, issued to engineer companies, 901. Fortifications — Carpenters, supplied by Quartermaster's Department, 723(d). Engineer power plants, supplied by — Ordnance Department, 723(c). Quartermaster's Department, 723(<{). Grass cutting, supplied by Quartermaster's Department, 723(d). Inspection for condemnation, 279(d), 315, 342. Tourists Cars. (See Kitchen Tourist Cars.) Tournaments : Attendance of troops at, policy of War Department, 499. Tours: Departmental commander's Inspection, 66. Guard duty — As sentences, 810. Frequency of, by privates, 804. Inspectors' — All unserviceable property to be inspected on, 256. Auxiliary recruiting stations, 1407. Itineraries and personal reports of, 16, 20. Verbal report upon returning from, 37. Philippine Islands — Civilian employees, 642. Staff officers, 1458. Troops, 498. Towels : Huck, increase or decrease of allowance by division commander. 1483. Tracings : Domestic or foreign territory, containing military Information, 952. Training: Horses received from remount depots, 1167. Training School for Saddlers and Battery Mechanics: Regulations governing, 877(o). (See Service Schools.) Transfer :. Boards, lieutenants to Coast Artillery Corps, 598. Checks, blank, 160, 162. Civilian employees, regulations, 642, 643. Condemned clothing from Manila to San Francisco, 297. Electric plants, fortifications, 711. Enlisted men of organizations — Designated for tours in the Philippines, 680. Exchanging stations between United States and Alaska, 680. Returning from the Philippines, 680. Funds — Company, and other quasi-public, 731, 792. Hospital, 731, 792. (See Public Moneys.) Guns and carriages permanently emplaced, 856. INDEX. 479 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise Indicated.] Transfer — Continued. Installations at fortifications, 710. Officers using outside influence to secure, 1012. Ordnance material permanently emplaced, 856. Public animals — Condemned, to Bureau of Science, Philippine Islands, 1180. From one branch to another, 1173. Public property. (See Public Property.) Quartermaster's supplies — Expedition of receipts, 1224. Method, 1217. Range finders, permanently emplaced, 856. Records to successor, 206. Supplies, from one post to another, channels of correspondence, 1346. Transportation : Allowance — Coast Artillery Corps companies, 1531. Field, 1524. Field companies of the Signal Corps, 1526. Sanitary units, 1525. Spring wagons for posts, 1532. Ambulances. (See Ambulances.) Ammunition wagons, taking on practice marches or to permanent or maneuver camps, 1527. Applicants for enlistment — Procuring, by fraudulent application, 1403. Return, not to be furnished certain, 1403. Army transports — Civilians who may be transported, law, 536, 537. Families, law and regulations, 536-538. Merchandise for Guam, law, 537. Navy and Marine Corps, law, 536. Revenue Cutter Service, law, 537. Care of, in the field, 1530. Company or regimental property, explosives, matches, etc., 1228. For inspectors, to inspect river and harbor property, 323. Horses of officers changing station, 1137. Inspection of, at inspection of post, 79. Kitchen tourist cars, 1541. Mounted organizations, for hauling and police, 1534. Pack outfits for machine-gun platoons, 400. Pack train — Inspection of, at inspection of post, 79. Instructions relative to, 1529. Organization, 1528. Painting wagons olive-drab, 1538. Post exchange property, 1096. Sleeping-car accommodations, 1542. Spring wagons — - Allowance for posts, 1532. Use authorized and unauthorized, 1533. 480 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise Indicated.] Transportation — Continued. Wagon company, 1528. Water, for Artillery districts — ■ Boats, submarine mining, use for ordinary work, 1466. Control, responsibility, etc., 1539. Inspection, care, etc., 1539. Loss, destruction or damage, action, 1540. Precautions against accidents, 1540. Transportation Bequests : Quartermaster, 1379. Recruiting officer, 1398(d.) Sleeping-car accommodations, 1542. Transport Commissary: Inventory of subsistence stores, 1237. Transport Quartermaster. (See Army Transports.) Transports. (See Army Transports.) Treasurer : Soldiers' Homes, status of retired officers as, 1440, 1441. Trees : Care of, at national cemeteries, 973. Planting, for concealment of fortifications, 721. Trespassing : Reservations, fortifications, etc., penalty, 1281. Trials : Military convicts — Offense committed when a soldier, 1126. Statute of limitations, escaped, 1127. Troons : Aboard transports. (See Army Transports.) Arms and equipments. (See Arms and Equipments.) Attendance at tournaments, fairs, etc., 499. Changing stations — Not to take certain — Ordnance property, 1263. Quartermaster's supplies, 1225. Subsistence property (to Philippines), 1240. To take certain — Ordnance property, 1264. Quartermaster's supplies, 1225. Closer affiliation between Regulars and militia, 961. Command of Regulars, at posts and camps by militia officers, 900. Inspection of, by — Artillery district commander, 62, 371. Chiefs of squads, 54. Inspection of, by — Company and detachment commanders, 56. Department commanders, 66, 899, 3028. Division commander, 67. Inspector general. (See Inspection of a garrisoned post. I Medical Department, for foreign service, 525. Post commander, monthly, 58, 1050. Regimental commander, monthly, 57. (See Inspections.; INDEX. 481 I -Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Troops — Continued. Instruction. (See Instruction.) Payment of, on transports sailing via Suez Canal, 527. Rations. (See Rations.) Reports of inspections — Return of, 111. (See Reports of inspections.) Tour of service in the Philippine Islands, 498. Uniform. (See Uniform, below.) (See Companies.) Troops Aboard Transports. (See Army transports.) Trousers : Inspection for condemnation — Philippines Division, 297. White, recruiting parties, 1419. (See Uniform, below.) Trumpets : Inspection for condemnation, 304. Tugs : Rations for civilian employees, 1307. Typewriters : Exchange of old for new, 1231. Inspection for condemnation — Quartermaster's property, 305. Signal property, 344. Preparation on, of — Checks, prohibited, 151. Pay rolls, discharges, final statements, etc., 1326. Purchase from — Company funds, 748. Regimental funds, 743. Signal, unserviceable, action to be taken, 344. Typhoid Fever: Prevention, 685, 686. Ungarrisoned Post: Inspection of, how often and under whose authority made, 44. Post noncommissioned staff at, military control, 993. Public property, accountability, 1189. Reports of inspections, how addressed, 120. Uniform : Alterations, 1557. Applicants for enlistment, not issued, 1420. Badges. (See Badges.) Cap and collar ornaments, change of station, 1225. Caps, service— ^Modifications in, 1549. Not to be taken to the Philippines, 1225. Wearing by recruits, 1430. Changes in, to be described in specifications, 1549. Coats, hooks below the buttons, prohibited, 1557. Combinations not prescribed are prohibited, 1547. 11209—17 31 482 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Uniform — Continued. Commanding officer's responsibilities — Having and wearing as prescribed, 1072. Inspection and verification, 1070. Company commander's responsibility for — Appearance of enlisted men, 1563. Fitting of, 1557. Crews on transports, 1571. Different occasions, by whom prescribed, 1544. Discrimination by theaters, etc., against persons wearing the, 1280. Enlisted men — Alterations, 1557. Appearance of, responsibility, of officers, 1563. Clothing. (See Clothing.) Color sergeants, battalion, 1000. Fatigue, wearing by noncommissioned officers, 1560. Fitting to men, 1557. Hats, service, issue to recruits, 1430. Hospital Corps, white for duty in wards, eta., 1562. Inspection before leaving on, and after returning from, pass, 1563. Prohibited from wearing- Articles not furnished by Quartermaster's Department, 1559. Articles not furnished to their organizations, 1558. Recruiting parties — Instructions relative to, 1418, 1419. White, summer, 1419. Sample garments for " trying on," 1566. Service, modifications in, 1549. Shoes. (See Shoes.) Traveling on transports, 512, 513, 1544. Hooks on coats below buttons, prohibited, 1557. Insignia for marksmanship, 555. Inspections, who prescribes the, 56, 77. Inspectors', during their inspections, 1545. Laundering of the new olive-drab, 944. Medals. (See Medals.) Military convicts, wearing of, etc., 1119. Nurse Corps (female), 1570. Officers — Appearing with troops, 1545. Cloth for, where procured, 1554. Dress and full dress, officers of Quartermaster's Department, modifications, 1549. Inspection and verification by commanding officers, 1548. Maintaining their, neat and serviceable, 1548. Not serving with troops, wearing during hours of duty, 1551, 1552. Patterns of, to be kept by chief quartermasters, 1556. Providing themselves with, 1548. Recruiting, 1418. INDEX. 483 [.Numbers reier to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Uniform — Continued. Officers — Continued. Samples of cloth and braid for guidance of, 1555. Service, modifications to go into effect July 1, 1912, 1549. To set an example in neatness and strict conformity to regu- lations, 1550. Old and new patterns, issue, 1565. uegulations, 1543. Service, prescribing woolen or cotton as to season and climate, 1546. Spurs, change in design, 1549. Suspenders, when worn, must not be visible, 1561. Troops on transports, regulations, 1544. United States Army Transport. (See Army Transports.) United States Military Prison: Board of government, 613. Companies, authorized, 478. Correspondence between heads of staff departments and officers on duty at, 1348. Inspection — By whom and how often made, scope, etc., 45, 68. Report of, addressing and forwarding, 68, 118, 119. Report of remedial action on defects, etc., 124, 128. Shot guns for guarding prisoners, 403. United States Penitentiary : Inspection of military convicts in, 41. Universities. (See Educational Institutions.) Unsuitable stores: Definition and disposition, 248-251, 253. Vacancies : Inspector General's Department, how filled, 1, 3. Vaccination : Accepted applicants for enlistment, 1421. Troops ordered for foreign service, 525. Verification : Arms, uniforms, and equipments by commanding officers, 371, 1070. Cash, disbursing officer's account current, 215, 216. Fuel, forage, and straw, quarterly, 1220. Inspection of money accounts — Accountability, how determined, 142(«). Amount of checks drawn since last inspection, how determined, 142U). Cash, 141, 142(e). Funds on deposit, 142(fc), 242. Medical property, annual, 1242. Ordnance property to be turned in, 1270. Quartermaster's supplies, inventory at least once a year, 1219. Subsistence stores, monthly inventory, 1237. Vessels : Anchoring near military cables, 812. Danger zones of richochets, 826. Loss, destruction, or damage, action, 1540. (See Boats.) 484 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise Indicated. J Veterinarians : Campaign badges for, 551. Cavalry and Field Artillery — Death benefit to widow, 1572. Mounts, horse equipments, and forage, 1572. Orders to enlisted men, 1573. Pay and allowances, 1572, 1573. Retirement, 1572. Revolver and ammunition on field duty, 1572. Revolver range practice, 1572. Saluted by enlisted men, 1573. Status and duties, 1572-1575. Inspection of beef cattle and fresh beef, 71, 1575. Mallein treatment of animals by, 1135, 1178. Veterinary hospitals, 1576, 1577. Veterinary supplies, 1218, 1576. Veterinary textbooks, 1576. Veterinary Hospital: Supplies and equipment, 1576. Where authorized, 1577. Veterinary Supplies : Stock to be kept at posts and stations, 1218. Supply table, 1576. Vinegar : Officers' private mounts, 1134. Public animals, 1483. Visitors : Coast defenses, 722. Vlsnal Signal Outfits. (See Signal outfits.) Voltmeters : Fortifications, supplied by Signai Corps, 723(6). Volunteers : Board, examination of persons specially qualified to hold commis- sions in, 601. Command of mixed corps by officers of, 954. Vouchers : Abbreviations A. R. and R. S., to be used In, 1336. Clothing, inspection, 94. Fractions in footings, now treated, 1479. Hospital fund, 790, 791, 793. Inventory and inspection reports are valid, on worthless property, 275. Money — Cash payments — Authorized, when, 189, 228. Notations on, 187. Receipt, form, 190. Certified by claimant, 188. Check payments, data: to be noted on, 186, 187. Computation of time, rules, 194. INDEX. 485 [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Touchers — Continued. Money — Continued. Copies of — Duplicate, triplicate, etc., making, 192. Memorandum form authorized, 192. Papers establishing -validity of, 196. Depositary accounts to be designated on, 205. Duebills against the United States, 197. Expense accounts to be verified by affidavit, 188. Fractions of a cent, 193. Money accounts, inspection, 136, 137, 142. Money orders, international, purchase, 198. Name in heading to agree with signature, 191. Number or other description of, to be noted on checks, 146. Paymasters', inspection, 138. Preparation, etc., 184, 232. Purchases, data to be given on, 195. . Quartermaster's Department, preparation, 232. Beceipts — Cash payments, 189, 190. Cash transferred, 187. Check payments, not to be given, exception, 185, 186. Deposits, 228. In advance of actual payments, 185. Services — Not personal, data to be given on, 195. Personal compensation, 188. Signature to, rules, 101. Traveling expenses of civilian employees, 648. Unpaid accounts as duebills, 197. Post commander to scrutinize, 1064. Property — Quartermaster's Department, preparation, 1217. Transferred from one bureau or department to another, 179. Wagon Company: Organization, 1528. "Wagoners : Disrating prior to discharge, 1007. Wagons : Battery and store, field artillery, inspection for condemnation, 331. (See Transportation.) Waist-Beit Adapters : Inspection for condemnation, 330. Issue and use, 411. Walts: Care of, at national cemeteries, 973. Seacoast posts, repair, etc., 723(d). Waste Prodncts: Accumulations, how disposed of, 1198, 1199. Watches : Field artillery personnel, for inspections, drills, etc., 431. 486 INDEX. [Numbers refer to paragraphs when not otherwise indicated.] Watering : Public animals, 1175. Water Supply: Analysis of water at posts and camps, 1579. Changes or extensions of permanent systems, 1578. Fortifications, 723(a), (d). Water Transportation. (See Army Transports, and Transportation.) Western Division: Commander, duties regarding certain officers en route to Philip- pines, 502. Whistles : Issue to infantry companies, 455. Wind Component Indicators: Fortifications, supplied by Ordnance Department, 723(c). Windows : Emplacement, to be kept open during service practice, 719. Window Shades: Inspection for condemnation, 306. Wiring: Fortifications — Engineer pole lines, use by Signal Corps, 723(6). Power and light installed by Engineer Department, 723(a). Supplied by Signal Corps, 723(6). Seqcoast defenses, inspection for condemnation, 279(d), 315, 342. Witnesses : Disbursing officer's cash balance, 215, 216. Oaths, 26. Officers as, to destruction of worthless property, 275, 1485. Signatures, money vouchers, 191. Testimony of, to acts of courage or bravery by officers,, 1012. Tear: Inspection year is fiscal year, 41. loung men's Christian Association: Secretary, transportation on Army transports, law, 537. Zone Signals: Fortifications, supplied by Signal Corps, 723(6). ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE PROCURED FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE WASHINGTON, D. C. AT 75 CENTS PER COPY V