Transport.—Transport mules or ponies will be provided by the corps for 1st reserve ammunition, medical equipment and signalling equipment. These animals should be trained to draught or pack work. Army transport carts as required will be provided free by the Commissariat Department.
Clothing.—Sea kit, as prescribed for the Cape Route in Army Regulations, India, Volume V., Article 2166 (but without mattresses), will be issued free to all non-commissioned officers and men by the Commissariat Transport Department.
Clothing will be provided under regimental arrangements, but field service and other clothing as required will be issued on payment indent by the Commissariat Transport Department.
Supplies.—(a) Thirty days’ sea rations for men and animals will be placed on the transport by the Commissariat Department.
(b) In addition to the above sea rations, three months’ rations for men and one month’s crushed gram and compressed hay for animals will be provided and shipped by the Commissariat Department.
(c) Supplies will be packed in one-maund packages and in waterproof bags where necessary.
Veterinary.—The Principal Veterinary Officer in India will arrange for the veterinary inspection of horses before embarkation and for the necessary veterinary arrangements for the voyage. The corps will be provided free with two field veterinary chests and two veterinary wallets.
Medical.—The Principal Medical Officer of her Majesty’s Forces in India will issue orders for the necessary medical arrangements for the voyage. The corps will be provided free with medical equipment as for a British Cavalry regiment on field service, except that two field stretchers and four blanket stretchers will be provided.
Office Stationery.—The Superintendent Government Stationery will issue free such stationery as may be required for use in the regimental office.
The Superintendent Government Printing will supply free such books and forms as may be required for use in the regimental office.