The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-15
Issues General Order AdmOnishing
Officers and Men as to
Their Duties.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD SOLDIER.
Patriotism. Discipline, Physical De
velopment, Self Respect, Self
Reliance, ResOurcefulness and
Professional knowledge.

Washington. Aug. H-Leutenant General
Miles. commanding the army. has issued q
general order intended to Improve the con-
ditions of the army. II admonishes officers
and men regarding their duties and points
out the ESSENTIALS of a good soldier. specif-
cally mentioning patriotism. discipline.
physical development. self-respect. ~self-re-
lance and resourcefulness. also adding that
professional knowledge is necessary at all
times.
The General says that. on account Of
large accessions of officers and soldiers
who have had but limited experience in the
military service. the instructions contained
In the order are issued for their guidance.
as well as for otheE.
He says that to be effective in time OF
war. modern military training must be uni
form and conform to certain basic pr!nci-
piles. The following are extracts from the
oraer:
ana paramount Importance. An absolute and Ca-
qualified devotion e the welfare Of their eoun-
az Efficient army. 1t is essential that ,he army
srnnent: shall realize the benefits and prerssa-
i nSsi sTan Mish * he OUR srii Gsns'i sehiss.m naa -n ~ o Ss
OGense Against D~iscipline.
The second principle. discipline. distin .uish]s
irresponsible. anwieldy and disorassly sggrreSa.
to superior authority are i;s essential character
isties Its vital Importance must be thoroushly
nesrs will always be exemplary r. depor'msn,
" .a sassc,ss ,g ~ ss.; and son 1%psr' ,aEscs AM aj , %tl
ord.nates. Cheerful. earnest and loyal obedlenee
sni d Re a.'% n .sI saiS BY S sa' .Sa:s xiii 5. to ,. ,s.i
without the provision for. or power OF. execution
Resent report. Indicate existence of marked
unsoldierly department. on the part o. some OF
seS,Iy Under the mistaken ides that a ssrtii,
uncouthness of exterior and laxity Of nlan1ers
they are most subyersiye OF discipline and EN-
cheney. onenses Of this nature must neith;r ts
Omcers Responsible At All Times.
Commanding officer. are strictly accountable
circumstsnces whether they be in garrison. in
camp. en- the march. on duty. or on brief fur
Soldiers are as much responsible for their
conduct while on the military reservation or cut
ment-room. as II was originally called, will be
law concerning IL will be faithfully aud IoyslIy
Is, possible phy.icsi development that win rem
DER the .sIaisr ss{. ID ,S Of a, Hss, sr re Ss,,,s sna 1a me.
Gn:nastic. that require special apparatus and
those at route step with shambiing gait and
The fourth principle Of Importance compri,e.
self-respect. self-reliance and self resourcefulness.
These qualities. making up Q mans Individual
ity. are In q large measure Inherent In the Amer
lean soldier.
EXacts Perfection I'm Active Service.
The NTH principle Is that OF greatest efhcier-
cy In professional knowledse. The art Of war -
the application Of its principles to actual prao-
tice. and In OF more Importance than the science.
Military problems will be carefully and timely
prepared for solution during important military
drills and msneuvers.
Troops will be frequently occupied In extend
ed neld exercises, such as scouting. reconnoiter-
teal field work. The officers and men will be re-
auired TO apply the principles Of security and
Information to the accidents Of the terrain
over which they may be engaged. Wherever
practicable. extensive military naneuvers Will
be practiced by attachments Stimulating larger
bodies Of troops. but all under a well-dehned
system.
The long establishment Of the army demands
that nothing short Of perfect proficiency In ac-
plishment Of this. all officers are required 20
conscientiousiy ard faithfully execute the. re-
quirements Of this and similar orders from thees
neafouarters."