The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-21
RULES or THE CAMP.
The General Orders for the Govern
ment of the Troops.

ment of the Troops.
The general orders for the encampment
OF the state troops at Griffin next month
have been received by the commanding Of
ficers In Savannah. The encampment will
be held from June il TO June "a. inclusive.
The first tour Of duty will be from Tues
day, June II. to Monday. June II, and will
be participated in by the Third and Sixth
regiments OF infantry. The second tour
Of duty win be from Tuesday. June Is. to
Monday, June a. and will be participated
in by the First regiment Of infantry the
Atlanta Artillery and the Chatham Ar
tiuery
The following sections OF the order are
OF interest TO military men here, especi-
ally those going into camp:
The average number of officers, enlist
ed men and cooks mot to exceed two per
company or battery which will be allowed
to attend the encampment is fixed at
forty; this average is the maximum limit.
On this basis, the maximum aggregate
number of company officers, enlisted men
and cooks of the several regiments al
lowed to attend viii be as follows:
The First Regiment, seven companies,
not exceeding $50
The Third Regiment, eight companies
not exceeding 320.
The'Sixth Regiment, six companies, not
exceeding go.
These figures are exclusive of the field.
stan, and non-commssioned staff Off
GERS.
Regimental commanders will determine
and fix the number Of enlisted men to ac-
company their respective companies, but
the maximum aggregate limit will in no
case be exceeded.
No man of a command not a regularly
enlisted man will attend the encamp-
ment.
No enlisted man will be allowed to ac-
company his command TO the encamp-
ment for lesser period than FIVE consecu-
tive days In the case Of any man who is
present for a shorter period than five con-
secutive days, except when called to his
station by providential reasons, approved
by the proper authority. no per diem will
be allowed and the cost of his transpor-
tation will be deducted from the allow
ance due his command.
No man who is in poor health who is
commissioning from an illness when his
command proceeds to camp, or who IS
physically unfit for active military SER
vice, win be allowed TO attend the encamp-
ment.
The state regulation service uniform
Will be worn at camp by all commands
having the same; but for purposes of drill,
and for general work about the camp the
troops will be permitted to wear the IA
tigue or service dress.
The only headRear worn by the men viii
he the forage caps and campaign hats.
Helmets will not be allowed
Russet and patent leather shoes will
not be allowed Men going to camp should
take notice of this. A broad toed, easy
walking shoe is recommended.
Full dress uniforms will not be taken to
camp. Officers are forbidden to wear the
full dress belt with the service or fatigue
uniform.
The senior medical officer present during
tour Of duty will perform the duties of
post surgeon At least two medical officers
will be present during each tour OF duty
Enlistment or muster rolls fully COM
pleted, showing names of officers and men
belonging to eacn command, including
those absent as well as those attending
the encampment, must be prepared before
hand and taken to camp.
The regimental system of ration supply
will be observed by each regiment The
three regiments ordered into camp have
not heretofore followed this system at
former eneampments. The commanders
are recommended to take immediate steps
to inaugurate the practice. The practice
as heretofore Of providing special dinners
meals and barbecues will not be allowed
at the approaching encappment.
First Lieut.. Oscar j. Brown, First
United States cavalry detailed for duty
with the troops of the state, is assigned
to duty at the encampment as inspecting
officer and instructor. Col. William G.
Obear, inspector general of rifle practice,
will have the supervision of this character
of instruction during the encampment.
Capt. Lewis Fl. Kenan, assistant quarter
master is assigned to duty at the camp as
post quartermaster.
Each command upon arriving at camp
will pitch Its own tents.