Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-26
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I Remember also that there are cer- tain restrictions upon the relations Of officers and men which are a necessary
 part of Army discipline: An officer, even though in private life, he may be , your warm friend and associate, Is ex- pected not to mingle with you or other
 men in the ranks on terms Of familiar- l ity. This is a rule that Is often far from agreeable to the ofncer; but he
 has no more power to change it than l.you have The reason is clear. An i officer cannot ming1e with the men under him on familiar terms without becoming better acquainted and more 1 friendly with some than with others. i He immediately lays himself open to the suspicion of favoritism-a suspi- cion which tends strongly to under mine respect and authority.
 Argument has no place in the Army. 1 Even favorable comment on the con 1 duct or orders of superior officers is entirely out of place. The duty of of Iy. However, intelligent suggestions properly made are always welcome: The discipline of the army is just and impersonal. You will be treated with fairness. Your rights will be re- spected-. On your part you must re- spect the rights and authority confer red upon others. AS you advance in the service. you
 will be required to exact strict obed- fence from others. If you become a commissioned officer it will be your duty to maintain such relations with the men under you that you can all ways treat them with absolute and impersonai justice.
 Saiutins the Colors.
 The American flag carried by reg the symbol Of the Nation and is treat ed always with the deepest respect. Another flag is carried which Is the
 symbol of the regiment and is known
 as the ''regimental colors." It is pro-
 tected with a devotion second only to
 that felt for the national flag itself. r. Thousands of brave men in previous
 wars have given up their lives to
 save the colors of their country and
 their regiment from the enemy's hands.
 As war is now conducted, 1t is no long
 CT practicable, as rule, to carry them
 into battle and fight under their folds.
 But they remain the chief visible
 signs of the objects for which every
 It is no wonder that the colors are
 prized and guarded with devoted care.
 Ordinarily the colors when not in use are M kept tin in the ,oit office S Of the % col the day when the weather permits they are displayed unfurled. At night and during rainy weather they are "cased" which means that they are furled and protected by an oilcloth covering.
 Officers and men passing an uncased color always honor it by saiuting. The manner of salute Is the same as that previously described. The same rules of respect are observed by men not in formation when the uneaSed coiors are carried by.
 The colors are escorted in parades or. on the march in campaigns by color guard consisting of two ser gesnts who are the color bearers and two experienced privates selected by the colonel: The regimental color is always on the left of the national color.
 The National Anthem.
 Similar rules Of respect apply when ever the "Star-SpanEkd Banner is played. Officers and enlisted men not in formation stand at attention facing toward the music (except at retreat" when they face toward the fag). They salute at the first note of the anthem retaining the position of salute until the last note.
 Every citizen of the United States a civilian or a soldier. should give expression of his loyalty and de- votion to his country by showing prop CT marks of respect for the colors and for the national anthem eWhen in c1- vfiian clothes wearing a hat or cap the correct thing to do is to remove it and hold it in the right hand opposite the left shoulder while passing an un- cased color or during the playing of the national anthem. If uncovered, stand at attention. |
 The common habit of rising slowly. in soluching attitude. and even carrying on conver- sation. when the national anthem is played, is an indication of gross ig- norance or i'll breeding. On the other l hand. the man who stands silent and | at attention is not only showing prop | CT respect and setting an example | which will have it's effect on others but is also cultivating in himself the | feeling of pride and of patriotism 1 which should belong to every citizen of | the country.
 It goes without saying that disre | spect to the American flag can not be l tolerated. If any such instances come | to your attention. you should report | them at once to the proper authorities | in oxder that they may be dealt with | Tn accordance with the law.