The amount of water used by troops is usually computed at the rate of five gallons for each man and ten gallons for each animal per day.
[1254]. Rules of sanitation. The following rules of sanitation are to be observed:
Men should not lie on damp ground. In temporary camps and in bivouac they raise their beds if suitable material, such as straw, leaves, or boughs can be obtained, or use their ponchos or slickers. In cold weather and when fuel is plentiful the ground may be warmed by fires, the men making their beds after raking away the ashes.
When troops are to remain in camp for some time all underbrush is cleared away and the camp made as comfortable as possible. Watering troughs, shelter in cold weather, and shade in hot, are provided for the animals, if practicable.
The camp is policed daily after breakfast and all refuse matter burned.
Tent walls are raised and the bedding and clothing aired daily, weather permitting.
Tents must be kept clean and in order.
The company street and the ground around the tents must be kept clean.
Food, slop water, rags, paper, empty tin cans, and other trash and refuse must not be thrown on the ground, but should be put in the box, can or other receptacle provided for the purpose or thrown into the incinerator.
The food must be protected from flies, dust and sun.