(g) Arrangements should be made to insure that soup or some hot drink is available for the men between midnight and 4 a. m.
(h) All cooking places and appliances will be kept scrupulously clean and inspected daily by an officer.
27. CARE OF GRENADES.—(a) Grenades in the trenches will be kept in waterproof boxes placed in recesses in the parapet.
(b) The brigade bombing officer will frequently inspect all grenades and posts, and will see that the proper number of grenades is kept up in each post and store; that they are protected from weather; that a sufficient number of bombers are present and understand their duties; that the grenades are in good condition; and that waistcoats or carriers are available.
28. STEEL HELMETS.—Steel helmets will be worn at all times in the trenches (including all communicating trenches). In addition, they will be worn elsewhere than in the trenches as may be ordered from time to time by divisional or brigade headquarters.
29. RUM.—(a) Rum will be issued by an officer, who will see that each individual drinks it in his presence.
(b) It is not to be issued in the trenches after "Stand down" in the evening or before "Stand down" in the morning, except with the special permission of the battalion commander.
(c) Men undergoing punishment for drunkenness will receive no issue of rum for fourteen days after the offense unless it is necessary for medical reasons.
30. CHILLED FEET AND FROSTBITE.—1. These conditions are caused by—
(a) Prolonged standing in cold water and mud;
(b) The continued wearing of wet socks, boots, and puttees;
(c) Constriction of the lower limbs.