166. The detail of noncommissioned officers on extra duty other than that of overseer will not be made, except in cases of emergency, without the prior approval of the department commander. A noncommissioned officer will not be detailed on any duty inconsistent with his rank and position in the military service. 569. An officer of the Quartermaster's or Subsistence Department who makes a purchase of supplies or an engagement of services not personal after public notice of less than ten days, or an officer of any departinent (except the Medical Department) who makes a purchase of supplies or engagement of services under paragraph 566 amounting to or exceeding $200 in value will transmit with his monthly money accounts to the head of the bureau to which the matter pertains a report setting forth in detail the quantity, price, name of seller, etc., of the supplies so purchased, or the nature of the services so engaged, and the reasons for the mode adopted in each case. "Exceptional articles" purchased by the Subsistence Department will be reported as such, without items or reasons for purchase. The head of the bureau will submit these reports to the Secretary of War. II. By direction of the Secretary of War, paragraph 115 of the Regulations (amended by General Orders, No. 45, May 16, 1898, and No. 56, April 23, 1900, from this office) is further amended to read as follows: same. 115. When a soldier deserts a board of survey will be called to ascertain whether he has lost or abstracted any Government property and if so to determine the money value of the The value of the articles thus found missing will be charged against the deserter on the next muster and pay rolls of his company which will be accompanied by a copy of the board's report. A copy of so much of the proceedings as relate to property charged on any rolls will accompany the return to which the property pertains. III. By direction of the Secretary of War, the following paragraph is added to the Regulations: 10841. The quartermaster who provides the transportation or a duly authorized representative will be present at the embarkation of the troops and will see that the accommodations contracted for have been provided. A similar course will be pursued at places where changes of route or important connections are to be made. If delay is necessary in either case in order to complete the arrangements for transportation the commanding officer of the troops will be duly notified. BY COMMAND OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL MILES: H. C. CORBIN, Adjutant General, Major General, U. S. Army. No. 56. ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, Washington, April 23, 1901. I.—The following order of the President is, by direction of the Secretary of War, published for the information and guidance of all concerned: EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, March 26, 1901. In accordance with the provisions of section 40 of the act entitled "An act to increase the efficiency of the permanent military establishment of the United States," approved February 2, 1901, which authorizes the President to "prescribe the kinds and quantities of the component articles of the Army ration, and to direct the issue of substitutive equivalent articles in place of any such components whenever, in his opinion, economy and a due regard to the health and comfort of the troops may so require," the following is promulgated for the information and guidance of all concerned: The kinds and quantities of articles composing the Army ration and the substitutive equivalent articles which may be issued in place of such components shall be as follows: 1. For troops in garrison (Garrison ration). 2In Alaska 16 ounces of bacon, or when desired 16 ounces of salt pork or 22 ounces salt beef. 3 When impracticable to furnish fresh meat. To be ordered issued only when impracticable to use flour or soft bread. 5 In Alaska the allowance of fresh vegetables will be 24 ounces instead of 16 ounces. When they can be obtained in the vicinity or transported in a wholesome condition from a distance. 7 When impracticable to furnish fresh vegetables. In Alaska 33 ounces instead of 28 ounces. 1. For troops in garrison (Garrison ration)—Continued. 8 Thirty per cent of the issue to be prunes when practicable. When illumination is not furnished by the Quartermaster's Department. In Alaska ounce instead of ounce. 2. For troops in the field in active campaign (Field ration). 13 ounces_ (Coffee, roasted 1 ounces Tea, black or green ounce. and ground. Fruit component_---- Jam.. Coffee and sugar components. (Sugar. 3 ounces. gill.... 18 ounce.. ounce. Seasoning components-Salt.. Soap and candle com- ¿Candles ponents. 1 When procurable locally. 2 When procurable locally. 3 When fresh meat can not be procured locally. 4 When ovens are not available. 5 When ovens are available. |