The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-06
MILITARY MATTERS.
THE MERCHANTS zoUAvEs PRE-
PAIRING FOR GALVESTON.
The schorr zouaves Elect New Ofacers
The Military Encampment win Be
Held Here Next Month -Amendm ents
to Upton's Tactics.

In the April 20 issue of TIE APPEAL
there was an lnstallment OF amendments
to Upton's tactics on the subject Of
blanket bags. The subject not having
then been completed, so much OF the in
structions on that point rs was then pub
lished is herewith repeated, to avoid con-
fusion.
The inspector having inspected the
blanket bags, the Captain commands l.,
Repack; 2, Blanket Bags. At the COM
mand blanket bags" each soldier repacks
and fastens up his blanket bag leaving il
in the same position as before opening it,
and then stands at attention. The Cap
tain then commands; l, Sling; 2, Blanke,
Bags At the command sling each man
grasps the unlocked right strap with
the right hand, the hooked left strap with
the left hand, and the back OF the left
hand to the right, raises the blanket bag,
and, standing erect, makes halt face to
the right.
At the command blanket bags" he
swings the blanket bag over the shoulders,
passing the left arm through the hooked
strap and carrying the right-hand strap
over the head. lie then brings this strap
down over the right shoulder, makes a
half face TO the left, and hooks the strap
with the right hand. holding the ID ring
with the thumb aud fore finger OF the left
hand passed under the blanket bag. Each
man then stands al attention. &c. o. ID,
ii. q. A., February 10, 1851
REVIEW OF A DIVISION,
The following questions, submitted to
the General of the Army. were by him
answered as follows
First Question-A division Is formed in
line OF masses; that Is, each regiment shows
division front. Does the reviewing officer
ride around each brigade by itself, or does
he ride down the entire division front and
back in its rear? Upton says he rides rs
prescribed for division in line OF battle.
Answer-The reviewing officer, in re-
viewing division in line OF masses. rides
TO the extreme left before passing in rear
OF any Of the brigades. See sixth parI-
graph, page 30l, and filth paragraph, page
$50, Upton's Tactics.
Second Question-Does a Major-General
commanding three brgades draw sword
and salute the reviewing officer while his
command stands in line OF battle or in
masses?
Answer-The division commander does
not salute when division Is in line or in
line OF masses The salute OF a division il
given by brigade. See last paragraph on
page 3SS aud following.
Third QuestiOn-Wnile troops are
marching in review with the General at
the head, does tho Assistant Adjutant-
General ride at his side, or s.x PAGES in the
rear?
Answer-The Alju,ant. General Is part
OF the staff, and rs member thereof, rides
six yards in rear OF the General. [scc iifh
paragraph, page JS6; also third paragraph.
/ page 3D.
Fourth Question While Brigadicr.
/ General rides down the lroaif0i the Inc
with the Major.Gcnerdl and reviewing
officer, does he have his sword drawn or
In the scabbard2
Answer-lIrigado commanders do not
accompany the reviewing officer in the rs
view Of 4 division. They are supposed 10
have their swords drawn at ali times.
| Corps and division commanders have their
swords in the scabbIrd, except on ap.
preaching the reviewing ohic.r marching
In review See page ISL third para
graph.
Fin Qucstion--Whilc brigade com.
/ mandcr Is at the right OF the reviewing
officer Of the reviewing station, doss h1
have sword drawn or ia scIbblrl?
Answcr-As the brigade comm1n lers
are not directed to return swords, they re-
main drawn while they are By the sido OF
the reviewing officer. Letter A. q. o..
| Sent. l. 1850