New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
Headquarters of the Army,
washington, D. G.. September %. 1900.

Washington, d. c.. September %. 1900
The following Instructions are issued to the Army
The absolute and unquaiifed devotion of those in
the military service to the welfare of their country
very soul of efficient army Hence patriotissmT
Will be d nenGaLed GU ana Pro far1 H service viii be
expected and required to be informed, as far as
ment IS founded of the advantages and benefits
enjoyed under the CONSTITUTION ana tne & reSposls 81
bilities which 1t imposes upon thenn as Wen as OF
the benefcent achievements which constitute our
The National holidays will be celebrated with
appropriate eerem0pes nclTns the TgaGRg 81
Farewell Address or the Constitution of the United
mote respect and reverence for the institutions OF
AS the flag is the symbol of our nationality. IT
Will be held in sacred regard and given every
aee eereony OF escort of the oolors should
be so conducted as to render It one OF the most most
recruit of all the functions in which he Is required
BY ali persons in the military service not under
arms during the raising and lowering of the Ma
Good martial music contributes immeasurably
inspires in them a valiant and patriotic spirit
which is most essential; hence it will be encour-
the singing of the National anthems and patriotic
The playing of National or patriotic air as
part of medley is prohibited.
DISCIPLINE.
The vital Importance of discipline must be fully
understood by and impressed upon all in the mill
regarded and must be maintained under all cir
oficers will always be exemplary in department
and will exercise Justice and impart1anty and be
mates
Cheerful, earnest and loyal obedience will be
promptly paid by all subordinates to the lawful
orders Of superiors.
Generalization in all branches of the service and
every act or influence that tenas 10 produce
INSTRUCTION, DRILLS AND MANGUvREs.
The general system of instruction emanating
from headquarters of the Army will be uniformly
followed throughout the different departments, sus
manders when conditions and circumstances render
such change imperative.
themes will be made as far as @ pTacea III bic
that The = Commands will fully comprehend the OBJ
jects to be accomplished.
ticable illustrative and simuatory Of the circum-
stances and rapidly changing conditions of actual
Where practicabie. the three arms of the service
will be assembled for instruction in the manCeuvres
the of the three arms Of the service IN acton
Military exercises should include frequent marches
which all the conditions of marching in an enemy $
country will be observed; and all important facts,
such as the distance passed over time occupied
the effect upon the troops. the serViceapllty OF
muntion, etc. will be carefully noted and reported
All duties of the character above referred to-
either for instruction or for physical exercise Will
suits and at the same time attain to the finest
physical condition and development OF the com
mands. -,
All sports amusements and recreations that tend
to preserve the health and assure the contentment
Of the troops. well as to improve their physical
excellence and mental attainments. Will be en-
couraged. -,
While garrison duty is important for the purpose
Of discipline and instruction, ample time will be
devoted to field exercises. for it should be remem-
bered that efficiency in the field is the nnal OBJECT
for which armies maintained.
Military problems will be carefully and timely
prepared for solution during important military
drills and manoeuvres.
NoN-COMMISsIONED OFFICERS.
Careful attention will be given to the instruction
and practical training Of commissioned otcersI
as they are exemplars of the enlisted force of
the Army and establish and maintain very largely
its tone and character. They will be selected on
account of their intelligence and general excel
lence in department, we'll as for their solderiy