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the salute of the commander of the guard and the adjutant, making one salute with the hand. (355)

1846. If the guard be not divided into platoons, the adjutant commands: 1. At trail, guard right, 2. MARCH, 3. Guard, 4. HALT, and it passes in review as above; the commander of the guard is 3 paces in front of its center; the adjutant places himself 6 paces from the left flank and abreast of the commander of the guard; the sergeant covers the adjutant on a line with the front rank. (356)

Informal Guard Mounting for Infantry

1847. Informal guard mounting will be held on the parade ground of the organization from which the guard is detailed. If it is detailed from more than one organization, then at such place as the commanding officer may direct. (357)

1848. At assembly, the detail for guard falls in on the company parade ground. The first sergeant verifies the detail, inspects their dress and general appearance, and replaces any man unfit to march on guard. He then turns the detail over to the commander of the guard and retires. (358)

1849. At adjutant's call, the officer of the day takes his place 15 paces in front of the center of the guard and commands: 1. Officer (or officers) and noncommissioned officers, 2. Front and center, 3. MARCH; whereupon the officers and noncommissioned officers take their positions, are assigned and sent to their posts as prescribed in formal guard mounting. (Par. 1843.)

The officer of the day will then inspect the guard with especial reference for its fitness for the duty for which it is detailed, and will select as prescribed in paragraphs 1702, the necessary orderlies and color sentinels. The men found unfit for guard will be returned to quarters and will be replaced by others found to be suitable, if available in the company. If none are available in the company, the fact will be reported to the adjutant immediately after guard mounting.

When the inspection shall have been completed, the officer of the day resumes his position and directs the commander of the guard to march the guard to its post. (359)

Relieving the Old Guard

1850. As the new guard approaches the guardhouse, the old guard is formed in line, with its field music 3 paces to its right; and when the field music at the head of the new guard arrives opposite its left, the commander of the new guard commands: 1. Eyes, 2. RIGHT; the commander of the old guard commands: 1. Present, 2. ARMS; commanders of both guards salute. The new guard marches in quick time past the old guard.

When the commander of the new guard is opposite the field music of the old guard, he commands: FRONT; the commander of the old guard commands: 1. Order, 2. ARMS, as soon as the new guard shall have cleared the old guard.

The field music having marched 3 paces beyond the field music of the old guard, changes direction to the right, and, followed by the guard, changes direction to the left when on a line with the old guard; the changes of direction are without command. The commander of the guard halts on the line of the front rank of the old guard, allows his guard to march past him, and when its rear approaches forms it in line to the left, establishes the left guide 3 paces to the right of the field music of the old guard, and on a line with the front rank, and then dresses his guard to the left; the field music of the new guard is 3 paces to the right of its front rank. (360)

1851. The new guard being dressed, the commander of each guard, in front of and facing its center, commands: 1. Present, 2. ARMS, resumes his front, salutes, carries saber, faces his guard and commands: 1. Order, 2. ARMS.

Should a guard be commanded by a noncommissioned officer, he stands on the right or left of the front rank, according as he commands the old or new guard, and executes the rifle salute. (361)

1852. After the new guard arrives at its post, and has saluted the old guard, each guard is presented by its commander to its officer of the day; if there be but one officer of the day present, or if one officer acts in the capacity of old and new officer of the day, each guard is presented to him by its commander. (362)

1853. If other persons entitled to a salute approach, each commander of the guard will bring his own guard to attention if not already at attention. The senior commander of the two guards will then command "1. Old and new guards, 2. Present, 3. ARMS."

The junior will salute at the command "Present Arms" given by the senior. After the salute has been acknowledged, the senior brings both guards to the order. (363)

1854. After the salutes have been acknowledged by the officers of the day, each guard is brought to an order by its commander; the commander of the new guard then directs the orderly or orderlies to fall out and report, and causes bayonets to be fixed if so ordered by the commanding officer; bayonets will not then be unfixed during the tour except in route marches while the guard is actually marching, or when specially directed by the commanding officer.

The commander of the new guard then falls out members of the guard for detached posts, placing them under charge of the proper noncommissioned officers, divides the guard into three reliefs, first, second, and third, from right to left, and directs a list of the guard to be made by reliefs. When the guard consists of troops of different arms combined, the men are assigned to reliefs so as to insure a fair division of duty, under rules prescribed by the commanding officer. (364)

1855. The sentinels and detachments of the old guard are at once relieved by members of the new guard; the two guards standing at ease or at rest while these changes are being made. The commander of the old transmits to the commander of the new guard all his orders, instructions, and information concerning the guard and its duties. The commander of the new guard then takes possession of the guardhouse and verifies the articles in charge of the guard. (365)

1856. If considerable time is required to bring in that portion of the old guard still on post, the commanding officer may direct that as soon as the orders and property are turned over to the new guard, the portion of the old guard at the guardhouse may be marched off and dismissed. In such a case, the remaining detachment or detachments of the old guard will be inspected by the commander of the new guard when they reach the guardhouse. He will direct the senior noncommissioned officer present to march these detachments off and dismiss them in the prescribed manner. (366)

1857. In bad weather, at night, after long marches, or when the guard is very small, the field music may be dispensed with. (367)

FOOTNOTES:

[20] The term "governors general" shall be taken to mean administrative officers under whom officers with the title of governor are acting.

[21] The grade of commodore ceased to exist as a grade on the active list of the Navy of the United States on Mar. 3, 1899. By section 7 of the act of Mar. 3, 1899, the nine junior rear admirals are authorized to receive the pay and allowances of a brigadier general of the Army.

PART VIII

MILITARY ORGANIZATION

1858. The tabulations that follow are based on the National Defense Act of June 3, 1916, and on the Tables of Organization.

Composition of Infantry Units Regiment Battalions (3) Companies Each Each Infantry (12) Headquarters (1) Machine Gun (1) Supply (1) 1 Colonel
1 Lt. Colonel
3 Majors
15 Captains
16 1st Lieuts.
15 2nd Lieuts.

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1 Hdqrs. Co.
1 Machine Gun Co.
1 Supply Co.
12 Infantry Cos., organized into 3 battalions of 4 companies each

Attached
1 Major, Med. Dept.
3 Capts., or 1st Lieuts., Med. Dept.
1 Chaplain 1 Major
1 1st Lieut., mounted (battalion adjutant)
4 Companies.

Attached
1 Battalion Sergt. Major (from Hdqrs. Co.) 1 Captain
1 1st Lieut.
1 2nd Lieut.

3


1 1st Sergt.
1 Mess Sergt.
1 Supply Sergt.
6 Sergts.
11 Corpls.
2 Cooks
2 Buglers
1 Mechanic
19 Pvts. (1st Class)
56 Pvts.

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(The President may add 2 Sergts., 6 Corpls., 1 Mechanic, 9 Pvts. 1st Class and 31 Pvts.—total, 49) 1 Captain, mounted, (Regtl. Adjt.)


1 Regtl. Sergt. Major, mounted.
3 Batln. Sergts. Major, mounted.
1 1st Sergt. (drum major)
2 Color Sergts.
1 Mess Sergt.
1 Supply Sergt.
1 Stable Sergt.
1 Sergt.
2 Cooks
1 Horseshoer
1 Band leader
1 Asst. Band leader
1 Sergt. bugler
2 Band Sergts.
4 Band Corpls.
2 Musicians, 1st Class
4 Musicians, 2nd Class
13 Musicians, 3rd Class
4 Pvts., 1st Class, Mtd.
12 Pvts, Mtd.

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— 1 Captain, Mtd.
1 1st Lt., Mtd.
2 2nd Lts., Mtd.

4


1 1st Sergt., Mtd.
1 Mess Sergt.
1 Supply Sergt., Mtd.
1 Stable Sergt., Mtd.
1 Horseshoer
5 Sergeants
6 Corporals
2 Cooks
2 Buglers
1 Mechanic
8 Pvts., 1st Class
24 Privates

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(The President may add 2 Sergts., 2 Corpls., 1 Mechanic, 4 Pvts., 1st Class and 12 Pvts.—total, 21) 1 Captain, Mtd.
1 2nd Lt., Mtd.

2


3 Regtl. Supply Sergts., Mtd.
1 1st Sergt., Mtd.
1 Mess Sergt.
1 Stable Sergt.
1 Corpl., Mtd.
1 Cook
1 Saddler
1 Horseshoer
1 Wagoner for each authorized wagon of the field and combat train.

Transportation, orderlies, etc. To Hdqrs. Co., 27 riding horses; to Machine Gun Co., 6 riding horses and 8 pack mules; to Supply Co., 3 riding horses; to each Battalion Hdqrs., 6 riding horses, 1 wagon, 4 draft mules, and 2 mounted orderlies; to Regtl. Hdqrs., 5 riding horses.

Composition of Cavalry Units Regiment Squadrons (3) Troops Each Each Cavalry (12) Headquarters (1) Machine Gun (1) Supply (1) 1 Colonel
1 Lt. Colonel
3 Majors
15 Captains
16 1st Lieuts.
16 2nd Lieuts.

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1 Hdqrs. Troop
1 Machine Gun Troop
1 Supply Troop
12 Troops organized into 3 squadrons of 4 troops each

Attached
1 Major, Med. Dept.
3 Capts., or 1st Lieuts., Med. Dept.
1 Chaplain 1 Major
1 1st Lieut., squadron adjutant

4 troops

Attached
1 Squadron Sergt. Major (from Hdqrs. Troop) 1 Captain
1 1st Lieut.
1 2nd Lieut.

3


1 1st Sergt.
1 Mess Sergt.
1 Supply Sergt.
1 Stable Sergt.
5 Sergts.
8 Corpls.
2 Cooks
2 Horseshoers
1 Saddler
2 Buglers
10 Pvts. (1st Class)
36 Pvts.

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(The President may add 10 Pvts. (1st Class) and 25 Pvts.—total, 35) 1 Captain, Regtl. Adjt.


1 Regtl. Sergeant Major
3 Squadron Sergts. Major
1 1st Sergt. (Drum Major)
2 Color Sergts.
1 Mess Sergt.
1 Supply Sergt.
1 Stable Sergt.
1 Sergt.
2 Cooks
1 Horseshoer
1 Saddler
2 Pvts. (1st Class)
9 Pvts.
1 Band leader
1 Asst. Band Leader
1 Sergt. Bugler
2 Band Sergts.
4 Band Corpls.
2 Musicians, 1st Class
4 Musicians, 2nd Class
13 Musicians, 3rd Class

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(The President may add 2 Sergts, 5 Corpls., 1 Horseshoer, 5 Pvts. 1st Class, 18 Pvts.—total, 31) 1 Captain
1 1st Lieut.
2 2nd Lieuts.

4


1 1st Sergt.
1 Mess Sergt.
1 Supply Sergt.
1 Stable Sergt.
2 Horseshoers
5 Sergts.
6 Corpls.
2 Cooks
1 Mechanic
1 Saddler
2 Buglers
12 Pvts. 1st Class
35 Pvts.

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(The President may add 3 Sergts., 2 Corpls., 1 Mechanic, 1 Pvt. 1st Class, 14 Pvts.—total, 21) 1 Captain, Regtl. Supply Officer
2 2nd Lieuts.

3


3 Regtl. Supply Sergts.
1 1st Sergt.
1 Mess Sergt.
1 Stable Sergt.
1 Corpl.
1 Cook
1 Horseshoer
1 Saddler
1 Wagoner for each authorized wagon of the field and combat train.

Transportation, orderlies, etc. To each Squadron Hdqrs., 6 or 7 riding horses and 2 orderlies; to each squadron; 292 riding horses, 1 wagon and 4 draft mules.

Composition of Field Artillery Units Regiment Battalion (Gun or Howitzer) Battery (Gun or Howitzer) Headquarters Company of Regt., of 2 battalions Supply (1) Regt. of 2 Batlns. Each Each Each 1 Colonel
1 Lt. Colonel
1 Captain

3


1 Hdqrs. Co.,
1 Supply Co.,
And such number of guns and howitzer as the President may direct.

Attached
1 Major, Med. Dept.
3 Capts. or 1st Lieuts., Med. Dept.
1 Chaplain 1 Major
1 Captain

2


Batteries as follows:

Mountain artillery battalions and light artillery gun or howitzer battalions serving with
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