Selection of Camp Site:
- Suitably large to accommodate command.
- Water supply sufficient and accessible.
- Good roads to and in camp.
- Wood and grass forage near at hand.
- Sandy subsoil for drainage.
- Hot weather shade—cold protection.
To maintain the efficiency of a command, troops must have adequate shelter.
Sanitary Considerations Around Camp:
- Latrines on opposite side of camp from kitchens.
- Short camps, straddle trenches.
- Long camps, trenches 2 by 6 by 12 with seats.
- Have latrines screened.
- Burn the trenches out daily and keep covered.
- Wash boxes and paint with tar.
Questions And Answers On F.S.R.
1. How are the land forces of the U.S. organized?
Ans.—The Mobile Army consisting of Regular Army, organized land militia when called to Federal service, drafted army, volunteers and the field artillery and the Coast Artillery.
Basis of organization is the Division composed of all arms and self-sufficient. Several divisions may be grouped into a field army, to which are attached field army troops. These are organized into a brigade for purpose of supply and administration when necessary through numbers.
Coast Artillery is charged with the care and use of land and coast fortifications, including submarine mines and torpedo defenses.