Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25

by special permission of the company commander, then only under the per- Sonal supervision of non commis stoned officer detailed for the purpose. Rifles will be cleaned from the breach only, resting the muzzle on the floor or other convenient rest
 Arms will be unloaded before being taken into quarters. A soldier who ac- cidenta1ly discharges his rife has com mftted a military offease for which he may be tried by courtmartial. Such of the articles of war as per- tain to enlisted men will be read to the company at least once every six months.
 Every soldier will be required to take at least two baths each week. The hair will be cut short; the beard, if worn.. neatly trimmed, or the face cleanly shaven. Soiled clothing will be kept in the receptacle provided nnd will be sent to the laundry weekly and not allowed to remain around quarters Beds must be kept clean, and bed fing will be airedsin the open one day a week. The floor under the bed and to the side thereof will be Swept and thoroughly policed daily. Beds will habitually be kept made up," the blanket and top sheet turned down from the head distance of IS inches from the pillow. Additional blankets will be neatly folded and made into a File under the pillow.
 All orders and instructions affecting the company or any of it's members will be posted a bulletin board be- tween 12 noon and 1 p. m. daily.
 No civilians will be allowed to enter the cantonments except friends and relatives of members of the company, and then only after specific authority has been obtained from ar officer of the company. Members of a company will discourage visitors coming during training periods. They will be welcome on Sundays and holidays but must not be taken into squad rooms where they will interfere with other members of the company.
 Only clothing issued by the govern ment Is authorized to be worn. All clothing issued to the soldier will be plainly marked with his company number on the inside of the garment or article Civilian clothing will not be kept in quarters. Soldiers will not appear outside of barracks wearing undershirts or white or colored shirts. The wearing of suspenderS with olive drab shirt will be prohibited. Men will not appear out of barracks without coats except when in ranks for drills exercises or other military formations. An exception to this rule is made in the case of men indulging in athletic ,ports, games, etc, when the proper apparel pertaining to same may be worn. All men are positively forbidden to borrow, loan, trade or exchange any article of clothing or equipment with out first obtaining permission in each instance from the company command tr Mel on fatigue will wear the proper fatigue uniform.
 The company commander will always be ready and willing to aid the soldier and give him advice. His time should not be consumed with trivial affairs that can be attended to by squad and platoon commanders. Courtesy de- mands that the latter be consulted first.
 No loud or boisterous noise will be permitted in quarters.
 An Identification uyiII ha StY- nished each soldier. They will be worn when equipped for field service. At inspections. when the equipment Is displayed on the beds. they will be hung by the tape to the foot of the bed.
 No intoxicating liquors of any de- scription will be allowed in barracks.
 No one will be allowed in the dining room, except at meal time, on duty or when sent there by superior author ity.
 No books. papers. magazines, etc, will be taken from the company libra ry without authority from the man in charge.
 Articles that are to be thrown away will be placed in the receptacles pro- vided for such purposes, and no refuse out of the windows, on the roofs or porches, or on the ground in the vi- cfnity of the buildings
 Shoes will at all times be kept clean
  remove all dirt before entering the barracks. All shoes will habitually be kept neatly arranged in a line under the bed. No man will be permitted to wear any shoes except those fitted to his feet in accordance with the meas urements made by the company com mander.
 The walls and woodwork of the bar racks will not be defacei by driving nails or in any other manner.
 Soldiers are forbidden to have re- VoIVers In their possession or to carry pistols, razors or other weapons.
 Soldiers requiring medical attention will ordinarily report to the first ser geant immediately after reveille and have their names entered on the sick report book. At sick call they will be marched to the officer in charge of quarters. Soldiers requiring the ser vices of the hospital by the non- com missioned surgeon at other times will report at the orderly room to have their names entered on the sick report They will take the book to the dispen sary with them. Soldiers will not treat themselves or engage civilian attend ance without permission from their company commander