(j) At least two men per section of the support and reserve companies must be able to act as guides to all the company headquarters of the battalion.
(k) All officers must know the shortest route from their own headquarters to those of the company on their flanks and to their own battalion headquarters.
(l) It is the duty of every officer or man to fasten any loose wire that he may see which has become temporarily detached.
13. ALERTNESS.—Anything seen or heard in connection with the enemy, such as movements of individuals, transport wagons, troops, working parties, etc., is to be reported to the nearest officer.
14. RUM.—(a) Rum will always be kept under the personal charge of the company commander.
(b) The best time for a rum issue is in the early morning.
(c) No issue of rum will be made except in the presence of an officer; any rum left over will be handed back to the charge of the company commander.
(d) Men undergoing punishment for drunkenness will receive no issue of rum for 14 days after the offense, unless it is necessary for medical reasons.
15. ARRANGEMENTS IN CASE OF ATTACK.—(a) Company commanders will insure that all ranks know what to do in case of bombardment, gas, or attack by the enemy. They will occasionally test their arrangements by practicing an alarm.
(b) All officers' servants, grenadiers, orderlies, etc., will have duties allotted to them in case of attack.