8. As a rule troops pay no compliments on the march. They have enough to do without that.
9. Let the object to be accomplished determine the general conduct of the march (the time of starting, the rate, length of march, halts, etc.)
SHELTER
When troops are sheltered under canvas (in tents), they are in camp. When they are resting on the ground without tents (for instance, on the firing line the night before or during a battle), they are in what is called bivouac. When they occupy buildings in towns or villages, or huts especially erected, they are in cantonment. When they are assigned to public (such as post-offices, town halls, court houses, hotels, etc.) or private buildings they are said to be billeted.
SELECTION OF A CAMPING GROUND
Suppose that you were sent on ahead of troops on the march to select a camp ground for them, what big ideas should you bear in mind.
1. The ground should be large enough for the troops without crowding. In case of rain it should be easily drained. And there should be no stagnant water near (say, within 300 yards).
2. There should be plenty of pure water.
3. There should be good roads around.
4. Wood, grass, forage, and supplies for the men and animals must be at hand or obtainable. Closely cropped turf with sandy or gravelly subsoil is best.