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Handy War Guide for My Company

Part 1 — TURNING OVER THE TRENCHES.

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THE RELIEF.

96.—In the afternoon and in each section:

Have all the tools and supplies collected and list drawn up ready to hand over to successor against receipt for same.

Inspect equipment of men that they may be taken out completely.

Check up exact itinerary of relief in and out.

97.—At the time of relief:

Have rifles inspected and emptied.

Give strict orders for silence.

Follow same marching order as when coming in.

Have officer march in rear.

98.—On reaching billets.

Have the roll called and sent to the officer of the day.

Have rifles inspected.

THE DAY AFTER THE RELIEF.

99.—Replace equipment.

Have all arms cleaned and oiled.

Have broken arms turned in and others issued.

Inspect shoes, clothes, equipment, tools, and replace when needed.

Have special inspection of gas-masks and replace if needed.

100.—Sanitation.

Have underwear washed, and personal cleanliness attended to, baths, hair-cuts, etc.

Have premises kept clean and latrines disinfected daily.

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