1202. Ration is the allowance of food for one person or animal for one day.
1229. Forfeiture of ration is made when a soldier overstays furlough.
1339. Pay for continuous service is credited a soldier if he enlists within three months after honorable discharge.
For privates an increase of $3 per month is allowed up to and including the third enlistment, beyond this $1 per month increase given up to and including the seventh enlistment.
For non-commissioned officers the increase of $3 per month continues to and includes the seventh enlistment.
No increased pay is given after the seventh enlistment to private or non-commissioned officer.
1347. Allotments (revised by Act of Congress, October, 1917).
The new law does away with future pensions. Allotments may be made to:
- Family.
- Bank.
For married men or those with dependents, such as children, parents divorced wives, whose support is required by court order, allotments are compulsory, and must not be less than $15 a month and not more than one-half of his pay. The Company Commander is responsible for finding who comes under this rule. By this arrangement soldiers cannot shirk the support of dependents.