27. Are all my rifles and ammunition clean and in good order, and have all my men rifle covers? Are their magazines always charged?
28. Am I doing all I can to prevent my men from getting trench feet? Have my men greased their feet before entering the trenches, and have they a pair of spare dry socks to change? Do my men wear gum boots when it is not necessary? Have I made all possible arrangements for drying socks?
29. Are the orders as to wearing equipment carried out?
30. Are my men using as firewood notice boards or wood from the defense or from the engineer or trench stores?
31. Are my men drinking water from any but authorized sources?
32. Do I know the name of every N. C. O. and man in my platoon, and do they know mine?
33. Do I insure that my men get sufficient sleep?
34. Have I sufficient periscopes and are they in good order?
35. Almost always remember that I am here for two purposes. Do as much damage to the enemy with the minimum amount of casualties resulting from retaliation, and to hold my part of the line at all costs.
