Discharge of 1021. He shall recommend to the Commandant of the Corps the men unfit for the discharge of enlisted men properly ascertained to be "unfit for the service.' He shall, in all cases, indorse upon a discharge the character of the person discharged.

service.

Monthly muster rolls.

Selection of men for sea service.

Details to be

1022. On the first day of each month he shall forward, through the proper channel, to the adjutant and inspector of the Corps, a muster roll of his command, on which shall be entered all leaves of absence granted, by any authority, to officers of the command during the preceding month. The muster roll shall be free from erasures or interlineations, and shall contain in the column of remarks such information regarding the conduct and military history of enlisted men as the Commandant of the Corps may have directed.

1023. When ordered to detail a detachment for service on board ship, he shall carefully select men of good character for such duty, and shall make such selection without unnecessary delay, in order that they may have time for preparation. Men having less than three years to serve shall not be detailed for duty on board a vessel. destined to a foreign station; nor, except in cases of emergency, shall recruits be detailed for service afloat.

1024. (1) In order that a fair proportion of sea service may be governed by performed by enlisted men during each term of enlistment, comequitable rules. manding officers of marines, when making details for such service or transferring men to vessels to fill vacancies, shall select welldrilled soldiers who have never served at sea, or those who have had a tour of shore service, in preference to men who have already been at sea a full cruise during their existing enlistment, or had but recently returned before the expiration of their previous enlistment. (2) Marines who have served at sea shall not remain more than two years, and those who have never served at sea not more than one year, continuously on board a receiving ship.

Deficiencies in complement vessels.

(3) Men shall not be transferred from a shore station to a seagoing ship for duty without a complete outfit of uniform.

1025. Deficiencies in the complement of marines on board ships of on the eve of sailing may, by the order of the commandant of the station, be supplied by the commanding officer of marines, who shall, without delay, report the circumstances to the Commandant of the Corps. A similar report shall also be made to the Navy Department by the commandant of the station.

Transfer of

officers.

Charge

of

1026. (1) When an officer is ordered to relieve another in command of the marines within a navy yard or station, he shall report himself, on his arrival, to the commandant of the station.

(2) Marine officers ordered to duty at a naval station shall report first to the commandant of the station, and then to the commanding officer of marines.

1027. (1) The line officer of the detachment next in rank to the arms, accouter- commanding officer shall, in addition to his other duties at the staments, and cloth- tion, have charge of and be responsible for the arms, accouterments, and clothing furnished for the command. He shall be allowed a competent enlisted man to assist him in these duties.

ing.

Preparation of reports.

(2) All issues of clothing will be witnessed by a commissioned officer, who shall attest the same as each issue is made by affixing his signature.

1028. Officers serving with a detachment shall assist their commanding officer in making out rolls, reports, and returns, keeping the books of the detachment, attending to issues, and in all other matters connected with the welfare of the command.

1029. The commanding officer of marines, shall, at each station, Officer of the detail daily a commissioned officer of the command for duty as day. officer of the day.

1030. (1) The duties of the officer of the day shall be conducted

Duties of offi

in accordance with instructions and regulations established for the cer of the day. Army.

(2) He shall visit the guards and the sentinels at such times, during his tour of duty, as may be prescribed.

(3) He shall attend all roll calls, and shall inspect the men at all mess formations.

(4) He shall thoroughly inspect, at the hour designated by the commanding officer of marines, the grounds, quarters, bakehouse, mess room, cells, and sinks.

(5) He shall inspect the provisions issued, and shall report to the commanding officer if they are not of good quality. He shall also inspect the meals to see that the rations are properly cooked and served.

(6) He shall in case of fire at the station, immediately have the long roll sounded, and inform the commandant of the station and the commanding officer of marines, and carry out the fire regulations of the station.

1031. (1) Officers and marines in garrison shall wear uniform. Uniform. (2) The uniform of the day shall be designated by the commanding officer of marines.

Forwarding of

1032. All official communications to and from officers and enlisted men of the corps, serving at shore stations, shall be forwarded ficial communithrough the commanding officer of marines and the commandant of the station.

1033. Enlisted men of the Marine Corps serving at navy yards or barracks, shall be paid monthly.

1034. An enlisted man shall not, under any circumstances, be employed as a servant by an officer.

cations.

Payment of enlisted men.

Enlisted men not employed as servants.

Council of ad

1035. (1) A post council of administration shall be convened by the commanding officer of marines, whenever he deems it neces- ministration. sary, and at least once in every two months.

(2) The council of administration shall be convened as provided in the United States Army Regulations; shall be for the objects stated therein, and shall be conducted in accordance therewith. (Pars. 287-293, U. S. Army Regulations, 1895.)

(3) Councils of adminstration are assembled to audit the bakery and company funds; to ascertain and examine the sources from which, and methods by which, they have accrued, and to recommend expenditures therefrom. Post councils are also called to deliberate upon and recommend action, within the limits allowed by regulations, upon such subjects affecting the welfare and economy of the post as commanding officers may submit to them for that purpose. The post council shall consist of the three officers on duty at the post next in rank to the commanding officer. If there are not on duty at a post three officers junior in rank to the commanding officer, the council shall consist of the number so present. If only the commanding officer is present, he himself shall act.

(4) The junior member of the council of administration shall record its proceedings in a book to be kept for that purpose, which he will submit to the commanding officer. Should the latter disapprove the conclusions, and the council, after reconsideration, adhere

Post treasurer and librarian.

Post trader.

to them, a copy of the entire proceedings shall be sent by the commanding officer to the Commandant of the Corps, whose decisions thereon, upon all questions not involving pecuniary responsibility, shall be final. Upon questions involving pecuniary responsibility, appeal may be taken to the Secretary of the Navy.

(5) The proceedings of a post council shall be signed by the president and the recorder. The recorder, after entering them with the final orders thereon in the council book, shall deposit the book with the commanding officer. The approval or objections of the officer ordering the council shall be signed by his own hand.

(6) The post council shall prescribe the quantity and kind of goods and merchandise which the post trader shall be required to keep on hand to meet the wants and necessities of the command; shall inspect his books, papers, weights, and measures; shall fix the tariff of prices of goods, and shall determine the tax to be levied, as provided in paragraph 353, United States Army Regulations, 1889. It shall fix the laundry charges, the prices which tradesmen shall receive for making and repairing the uniforms of enlisted men, and, when directed, shall submit regulations for the post school.

(7) The commanding officer who approves the appropriations of a post council shall be held responsible for all expenditures not made in accordance with the regulations.

(8) The purchase from bakery or company fund of any article which can be obtained on requisition from the Quartermaster's Department is forbidden.

(9) In case of loss of bakery or company fund, the circumstances shall be carefully investigated by a post council of administration, and reported with an opinion as to responsibility, through the proper channels, to the Commandant of the Corps for decision.

1036. (1) An officer appointed by the commanding officer shall be the post treasurer; he shall also act as post librarian.

(2) He shall open an account with the funds in his charge, which shall be subject, at all times, to the inspection of the commanding officer. He shall make payments or purchases on the warrants of the commanding officer, which shall be drawn in pursuance of specific resolves of the council.

(3) When he is relieved from duty as post treasurer, he shall close his accounts and turn them over to the commanding officer, who shall order a council of administration to audit the same.

1037. (1) There may be allowed for each command of marines stationed at a navy yard, or barracks, a post trader, who shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Navy upon the recommendation of the council of administration, approved by the commanding officer of marines and the commandant of the station.

(2) Post traders appointed by the Secretary of the Navy for any post or station in the Marine Corps, shall be subject to the regulations of the United States Army, 1889, governing post traders, Article XL, or to such regulations as may be established by the Secretary of the Navy.

(3) Post traders shall actually carry on the business themselves, and shall not farm out, sublet, transfer, sell, or assign the business to others. In the transaction of the business they shall be governed by such general instructions as may be issued for that purpose by the Commandant of the Corps. The account of the post trader is not a lien on the soldier's pay, and he has no security for sales made to them.

1038. (1) Bread shall be baked in post bakeries when practicable. At all permanent posts a suitable building for the purpose, and the necessary fuel, utensils, and furniture therefor, shall be provided by the Quartermaster's Department. The ovens shall be constructed and kept in repair by the Quartermaster's Department. The post treasurer, under the supervision of the commanding officer, shall have charge of the bakery.

(2) A competent enlisted man shall be detailed as chief baker, and, if necessary, one or more enlisted men as assistant bakers.

(3) Extra pay to post bakers is authorized at the following rates, to be paid from the bakery fund in the hands of the post treasurer: The chief baker at a post of one company shall receive twenty-five cents per day, two companies thirty-five cents, three companies forty cents, four or more companies fifty cents. Each necessary assistant shall receive ten cents per day less than the chief baker, when his extra pay is forty cents and under, and fifteen cents less when his extra pay is fifty cents.

(4) The expenses of the bakery shall be restricted to the extraduty pay of the bakers; the purchase of malt, hops, potatoes, and of such utensils as are not furnished by the supply department. These expenses must be paid from the saving effected by the issue of bread instead of the flour ration.

(5) The chief baker shall be inspected and mustered at the post bakery.

(6) He shall be excused from ordinary post duties, but shall attend target practice when practicable.

1039. At posts where fresh vegetables in adequate quantities can be readily obtained, a loaf of bread weighing eighteen ounces will generally be a sufficient allowance per man; but the weight may be increased, within the limit of the flour ration, at the discretion of the commanding officer, upon the recommendation of the post council of administration. The saving on the flour ration, ordinarily thirtythree per cent, shall be disposed of by the post treasurer for the benefit of the troops. Bread may be baked from it for sale to civilian employees and others, and the residue will be sold. The proceeds of such sale, after deducting the expense of the bakery, shall, at the end of every two months, be transferred to the company fund by the post council of administration. The bakery fund shall be under the supervision of the post council. It shall be collected and held by the post treasurer.

Post bakery.

Bakery fund.

1040. (1) The company fund, which shall be kept in the hands Company fund. of the commanding officer or post treasurer, shall consist of the gross amount of all moneys received from the following sources: (a) The savings arising from an economical use of rations,

(b) The money received from the bakery fund after deducting the expenses of the bakery.

(c) The tax on the post trader not to exceed ten cents per man for all officers and enlisted men of the command.

(d) The sale of kitchen refuse.

(e) Voluntary contributions from different sources.

(f) Sale of surplus garden products.

(g) Sale of animals and fowl belonging to the post.

(h) Gross receipts from the amusement room.

(i) Sale of articles purchased, as authorized by sections e, f, and

g of paragraph 2.

Embarkation.

Officers to accompany detachment.

Rations.

Clothing.

Discipline.

(2) The company fund shall be disbursed for the following purposes:

(a) For food, or articles to produce food; for improvement of the soldier's table fare.

(b) For extra compensation to the head cook, at the following rates per diem: Twenty cents when cooking for one company, twenty-five for two, thirty-five for three, and forty cents for four or more companies. Assistants shall serve without extra pay, as this is a duty of instruction. They shall be carefully instructed in the art of preparing, cooking, and serving food. The head cook shall be inspected and mustered in the post kitchen. He shall be excused from ordinary post duties, but shall attend target practice when practicable. (c) For dish towels, insect and vermin-destroying preparations, knife brick, and other substances necessary for the cleansing of kitchen and mess utensils.

(d) For aprons and jackets necessary in the kitchen and mess

room.

(e) For books, outdoor games, and appurtenances of athletic sports.

(f) For the various articles necessary to establish and conduct an amusement room and to keep its resources in repair.

(g) For kitchen, mess, and barrack furniture, in addition to such as is issued by the quartermaster's office.

(3) Expenditures authorized by sections e, f, and g of paragraph 2, shall in no case exceed the amounts received from sections c, d, e, f, g, h, and i of paragraph 1.

(4) At posts where there is no post trader, the amount expended, as authorized by sections e, f, and g of paragraph 2, shall not exceed the amounts received from sections d, e, f, g, h, and i of paragraph 1.

(5) Every financial transaction of which a company fund is capable shall be submitted in itemized form to the council of administration to be audited.

SECTION 7.-SERVICE AFLOAT.

1041. When a ship is ready to receive her complement of marines, the commandant of the station, having previously caused the captain of the ship to be informed, shall direct the commanding officer of marines to send the detachment to the designated place of embarkation.

1042. A detachment of marines joining a ship of war for service must be accompanied by all its officers, unless any are prevented by written order of the Secretary of the Navy, or by illness; the latter to be certified to by a surgeon's certificate.

1043. (1) When marines are received on board they are to be entered separately on the books, and are to be in all respects upon the same footing as the enlisted men of the Navy with regard to rations.

(2) They shall be furnished, by the pay officer, with clothing and small stores when the commanding officer of marines shall certify that they require them, and the commanding officer of the ship approves the issue.

1044. When not on guard or on duty as sentinels they shall be subject to the orders of their superiors in rank, in the same manner as the rest of the crew, and shall be entitled to the same privileges and be under the same discipline.