(c) For shoes received from contractors on hand for more than two years, which are found defective due to faulty material or workmanship, the procedure directed herein for shoes found defective within two years from date of delivery by contractors will be observed, except that the quartermaster who replaces the shoes will invoice and ship same direct to the quartermaster, United States disciplinary barracks. (Cir. letter, A. G. O., No. 8, 1915.)

2851. The instructions relative to the inspection of clothing and equipage supplies, and the maintenance of inspectors at factories during the execution of contracts pertaining to the same are filed as Appendix 6.

2852. Concerning the inspection of Army posts by officers of the Quartermaster Corps on duty in the office of the Quartermaster General who visit Army posts on official business, the following points will be made subject of special inquiry and report to the Quartermaster General:

1. Observe and note the general administration of the post quartermaster's office, covering the number and need of employees, their efficiency, kind and quality of transportation, its condition, and the use to which it is actually put.

2. Construction and repair of buildings, including examination of both labor and material entering into new construction; whether or not the specifications are being carefully observed; condition of old buildings and necessity for repairs; determine whether or not the constructing quartermaster and his assistants are familiar with the plans and specifications; particularly confer with the civil engineers and superintendents of construction, with a view to determining their fitness for the positions which they occupy.

3. Plumbing and sewer systems. Investigate, particularly in barracks, the condition of the plumbing to determine whether or not reasonable care is being taken; this should also include the examination and report on sewer systems and sewage-purification plants, if any.

4. Roads, walks, and drains. Same as paragraph 2.

5. Heating, pumping, and power plants. Investigate the stability of plants, number of employees, amount of coal consumed, and quality of service rendered.

6. Observe whether or not any extensions have been made to water supply, sewerage, plumbing, heating, and lighting plants of post, or buildings at post, beyond what was included and authorized in original plans for post and buildings, and to what extent, if any, supplies furnished for repairs only have been used for such extensions.

7. Need of new construction. Determine from conversation with post commander the actual needs of the post for additional construction or special repairs.

8. Trees, shrubs, and grass. Investigate to ascertain if the quartermaster has made a reasonable effort to beautify the grounds from materials available.

9. Invite post commander and post quartermaster to express their views in respect to the needs of the post on matters pertaining to the Quartermaster Corps.

10. Hereafter, when orders are requested for officers to make inspections of any kind at posts, the application for the order will state the specific purpose of such inspection and add, “and other matters pertaining to the Quartermaster Corps."

2853. Heavy tentage should not be submitted to the action of a surveying officer except in case of damage. (Letter 246046, Q. M. G. O., Nov. 17, 1908.)

ARTICLE IV.

CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND SYSTEMS.

GENERAL PROVISIONS.

2854. When practicable, temporary buildings for the use of the Army will be erected by its enlisted force, and necessary repairs of public buildings at garrisoned posts not appropriated for or specially authorized will be made by the troops. (A. R. 208, 1913.)

2855. All work pertaining to construction and repair that has heretofore been done by or under the direction of officers of the Quartermaster Corps shall, except as otherwise now provided by laws or regulations, hereafter be done by or under the direction of officers of said corps. (Sec. 9, act June 3, 1916.) 2856. The Secretary of War is hereby authorized to maintain, upon military reservations or elsewhere, camps for the military instruction and ¡training, of such citizens as may be selected for such instruction and training, upon their application and under such terms of enlistment and regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of War; to use, for the purpose of maintaining said camps and imparting military instruction and training thereat, such arms, ammunition, accouterments, equipments, tentage, field equipage, and transportation belonging to the United States as he may deem necessary; to furnish, at the expense of the United States, uniforms, subsistence, transportation by the most usual and direct route within such limits as to territory as the Secretary of War may prescribe, and medical supplies to persons receiving instruction at said camps during the period of their attendance thereat, to authorize such expenditures, from proper Army appropriations, as he may deem necessary for water, fuel, light, temporary structures, not including quarters for officers nor barracks for men, screening, and damages resulting from field exercises, and other expenses incidental to the maintenance of said camps, and the theoretical winter instruction in connection therewith; and to sell to persons receiving instruction at said camps, for cash and at cost price plus ten per centum, quartermaster and ordnance property, the amount of such property sold to any one person to be limited to that which is required for his proper equipment. All moneys arising from such sales shall remain available throughout the fiscal year following that in which the sales are made for the purpose of that appropriation from which the property sold was authorized to be supplied at the time of the sale. The Secretary of War is authorized further to prescribe the courses of theoretical and practical instruction to be pursued by persons attending the camps authorized by this section; to fix the periods during which such camps shall be maintained; to prescribe rules and regulations for the government thereof; and to employ thereat officers and enlisted men of the Regular Army in such numbers and upon such duties as he may designate. (Sec. 54, act June 3, 1916.)

2857. The Secretary of War shall annually submit to Congress recommendations and estimates for the establishment and maintenance of indoor and outdoor rifle ranges, under such a comprehensive plan as will ultimately result in providing adequate facilities for rifle practice in all sections of the country. And that all ranges so established and all ranges which may have already been constructed, in whole or in part, with funds provided by Congress shall be open for use by those in any branch of the military or naval service of the United States and by all able-bodied males capable of bearing arms, under reasonable regulations to be prescribed by the controlling authorities and approved by the Secretary of War. That the President may detail capable officers and noncommissioned officers of the Regular Army and National Guard to duty at such ranges as instructors for the purpose of training the citizenry in the use of the military arms. Where rifle ranges shall have been so established and instructors assigned to duty thereat, the Secretary of War shall be authorized to provide for the issue of a reasonable number of standard military rifles and such quantities of ammunition as may be available for use in conducting such rifle practice. (Sec. 113, act June 3, 1916.)

2858. Following the established practice with regard to naming military posts, no camp or vessel, and no building, hall, street, driveway, etc., on a military reservation will be named in honor of a living officer. Any name not conforming to this rule will be changed. (Cir. 64, W. D., 1906.)

2859. At each permanent post suitable rooms will be set aside for use as library, reading room, chapel, and school. (A. R. 331, 1913.)

2860. The following instructions pertain to brick ovens at posts:

An oven that has never been fired should be heated with a slow fire for not less than two days, with the dampers open to allow moisture from the material of which the oven is constructed to escape.

In firing an oven for baking, open the draft dampers, close the gas dampers (those above the fireplace), and open the ash-pit door. Build the fire in the fireplace, and as soon as it is well started put in all the fuel that is needed for heating the oven. Keep the dampers this way until the fuel is nearly consumed,

then close draft dampers and ash-pit door. Ovens once installed should not be allowed to grow cold except when repairs are required.

To prevent the grates from burning out, the fire should be kept clean at all times and ashes should not be allowed to accumulate in the ash pit. Overfiring should be carefully guarded against.

Furnace tiles should be installed by a mechanic familiar with such work. When properly installed they should last about three years. On account of liability of cracking the tiles, water should not be thrown into the oven to cool it nor be used to any extent in washing it out. When necessary to mop out an oven to free it from dust, ashes, etc., a dampened gunny sack on a long pole may be used.

Any mechanic can replace damaged grates, but more extensive repairs to an oven, especially those requir ing brickwork, should be made by a mechanic familiar with oven construction.

2861. At all permanent posts a suitable building for baking bread is provided by the Quartermaster Corps. Bake ovens and apparatus appertaining to the baking of bread are also provided. (A. R. 1201, 1913.)

2862. Constructing quartermasters and their employees, and contractors and their employees, while engaged in construction work at military posts ordered by the War Department, are under the exclusive control of the Quartermaster General of the Army in all matters pertaining to such construction work, unless otherwise directed in orders from the War Department, but in matters of discipline, police, and sanitation they are under control of post commanders and of department commanders at places not excepted from the command of department commanders.

Post and department commanders will furnish to constructing quartermasters and their employees, and to contractors and their employees, every proper facility for the discharge of their duties, but will not supervise or give instructions relative to the construction work.

Upon completion and acceptance of such construction at a military post the constructing quartermaster will turn the work over to the post commander, who will inspect it and submit to The Adjutant General of the Army, through military channels, a report as to whether the work meets all requirements. (G. O, 146, W. D., 1909.)

2863. In the interests of discipline and the service, a post commander should have full knowledge of all work within the limits of his jurisdiction, including work of construction incident to the upkeep of the post, and will have full disciplinary control and supervision over all commissioned, enlisted, and civilian personnel engaged on work within the limits of his jurisdiction or command while such personnel is within the limits of such jurisdiction or command. In all cases where the officer in charge of such work is subject to the orders of the post commander in connection with any other post duty, the post commander will have control and supervision of the said work to the same extent that he would have if the work were done by an officer of his staff. Such control and supervision, however, will not be construed as authorizing the post commander to change or modify the plans for construction work approved by the War Depart. ment or to revoke or modify instructions received from superior authority. Officers engaged in construction work of the type above referred to will keep the post commander fully informed as to the scope and progress of the work therein and as to any modifications with regard to the same, whether directed by superior authority or recommended by himself.

The provisions of the preceding sentence shall not apply to the affairs of supply depots which may be located within the limits of military posts, excepting when specific authority to that end is granted. The foregoing instructions will apply to Coast Artillery garrisons, substituting the words "coast defenses " for "posts." (G. O. 2, W. D., 1914.)

2864. Each quartermaster in charge of construction work will submit at the end of each month a letter stating concisely the percentage of completion of each building or other project under construction at his station, and he will also send a copy of this letter to the department quartermaster for the information of the department commander. The following form of letter is suggested:

From: The constructing quartermaster, Fort Blank, N. J.
To: The Quartermaster General.

Subject: Report of progress of construction.

FORT BLANK, N. J., January 31, 1916.

The following percentage of completed work on each building or other project under construction at this post during January, 1913, is as follows:

The total amount earned on construction, plumbing, heating, and electric wiring will be compared with the total of the contract prices for all classes of work in order to determine the percentage of completion for each building, but it is not necessary to state a separate percentage for each class of work.

In preparing monthly letter state for each contract which will expire within a month whether work is progressing so as to be completed on time, and if not state briefly what steps have been taken to complete the work after expiration of contract.

2865. Circular letter of October 19, 1899, to department commanders is hereby modified and reissued as follows:

The Secretary of War directs that permission be granted to the Army Young Men's Christian Associa tion to establish its work at the various posts of the Army in the United States and in the islands of Porto Rico and the Philippines, and commanding officers are enjoined to facilitate the efforts of this association to provide helpful, physical, intellectual, and unsectarian religious influences by providing therefor suitable quarters, which may be in the post exchange buildings if room is there available and its use for such purposes is deemed wise by the commanding officer. The privileges granted hereunder are subject to the control of commanding officers and should be so defined as not to interfere with military opera tions and discipline. (Cir. 15, W. D., 1904.)

2866. The following instructions are furnished for the information and guidance of officers of or assigned to duty in the Quartermaster Corps who are in charge of construction of public buildings and improve. ments of any kind, whether the work is carried on under contract or by purchase of material and hire of labor:

Whenever a building or other public improvement is completed and ready for occupation and use the officer in charge of the work will report the fact to the quartermaster of the post through the post commander and furnish him one copy of plans and specifications under which it was executed and a statement of cost of the same. The items of cost under cach appropriation will be separately stated-for example, in case of a building, cost of construction proper, plumbing, heating, wiring, or gas piping and lighting fixtures will be stated, also any authorized extras under each class of work.

Where the post quartermaster is himself in charge of construction it will be his duty to see that plans, specifications, and reports of cost of any construction work under his supervision are kept as part of the permanent records of his office.

2867. Officers of the Quartermaster Corps in charge of the construction of public buildings at military posts will transfer to the post quartermaster all such articles pertaining to said buildings which they are, under existing orders, required to take up and account for on their property returns, such as screens, screen doors, lockers, stoves, ranges, etc., when the buildings are completed and turned over for occupation to the garrison.

Post quartermasters will receive, receipt, and account for property thus transferred to them. The invoice of the constructing quartermaster will show specifically the building or buildings to which the property transferred pertains.

This paragraph will be quoted on invoices and receipts as the authority for the transfer. 2868. At any post where building material can be obtained without expense to the Government, and it is desired to erect buildings by labor of the troops for use as post exchanges, gymnasiums, bowling alleys, and other places of amusement, the post commander is authorized to use the necessary teams and such tools, window sash, doors, and other material as may be on hand and can be spared. (A. R. 339, 1913.) 2869. The home station of a militia organization will be known as its company rendezvous. The places of assembly for the Organized Militia of a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia, designated by the governor of the State or Territory or by the commanding general of the District of Columbia Militia will be known as mobilization camps. A mobilization camp need not necessarily be under canvas. (A. R. 452, 1913.)

RESERVATIONS.

2870. The question of title to and jurisdiction over lands must be passed upon as directed in paragraph 786 before any public money is expended for the erection of armories, arsenals, forts, fortifications, or permanent buildings of any description thereon.

2871. A copy of the plat of the lands at each post, fort, arsenal, and depot, furnished from the proper bureau, will be carefully preserved in the office of the commanding officer. (A. R. 708, 1913.)

2872. All papers relating to the Washington Aqueduct and public buildings and grounds in the District of Columbia will be filed in the office of the Chief of Engineers. All other deeds and papers pertaining to the title or sale of, and any lease, grant, license, or easement of, upon, or over any military reservation or other lands under the jurisdiction of the War Department will be filed in the office of the Judge Advocate General. When any such papers come into the possession of any bureau they shall within five days there. after be transferred to the office of the Judge Advocate General. (A. R. 705, 1913.)

2873. Permanent barracks, quarters, or other buildings, or piers, or wharves, will not be erected or constructed except by the order of the Secretary of War, and in accordance with plans approved by him; nor will any material alterations be made in public buildings unless like authority is first obtained: nor will any expenditures exceeding $500 be made upon any building or grounds at any post, fort, arsenal, or depot without the approval of the Secretary of War and upon detailed estimates submitted to him. (A. R. 707, 1913.)

2874. Action to be taken whenever a public building at a military post or station is seriously damaged by fire, storm, or other natural cause. (A. R. 709, 1913.)

2875. Reservations are fenced where required by law or local conditions. Cost of this work is properly chargeable to the appropriation "Supplies, services, and transportation."

Target ranges are sometimes fenced, and the cost of such construction and repairs incident thereto is charged to the appropriation "Shooting galleries and ranges."

Construction and repairs to interior fences and corral fences are charged to the appropriation "Barracks and quarters."

Construction and repair of picket lines are chargeable to the appropriation "Supplies, services, and transportation."

2876. Seeds for post gardens may be procured from post exchange funds, or from company funds. (A. R. 343, 1913.)

2877. Department commanders will supervise all military reservations within the limits of their commands. If necessary, post commanders will use force to remove trespassers.

No license or permission to any civilian to use or occupy any part of a reservation will be given, except by the Secretary of War, unless he be in the employ of the Government, or in the family or service of persons there employed. (A. R. 212, 1913, as changed by C. A. R. 42, 1916.)

2878. Military posts temporarily evacuated by troops, and lands reserved for military use, will be under charge of the Quartermaster Corps. Permanent works of defense, however, and the lands appurtenant thereto, are under the supervision of the Engineer Department. (A. R. 214, 1913.)

2879. Commanding officers of posts at or near which suitable public lands are available will set aside for post gardens such ground as may be necessary for the production of vegetables for the command, and will cause it to be cultivated by the garrison, or if the commanding officer so elects, he may apportion it among the organizations for cultivation by them. (A. R. 342, 1913.)

2880. The sale of, or dealing in, beer, wine, or any intoxicating liquors by any person in any post exchange or canteen or Army transport, or upon any premises used for military purposes by the United States, is prohibited. Commanding officers will carry the provisions of this paragraph into full force and effect, and will be held strictly responsible that no exceptions or evasions are permitted within their respective jurisdictions. (A. R. 346, 1913.)

REVOCABLE LICENSES, PERMITS, AND PRIVILEGES.

2881. There are three ways or methods by which persons not connected with the military establishment may enter and do certain things on a military reservation:

(1) By authority of Congress.

(2) By a revocable license.

(3) By lease under the provisions of the act of July 28, 1892.

2882. In accordance with Army Regulations 212, 1913, no license or permission to any civilian to use or occupy any part of a reservation will be given, except by the Secretary of War, unless he be in the employ of the Government, or in the family or service of persons there employed.

Construction, by private parties, of buildings on military reservations is contrary to the policy of the department. A revocable license to construct permanent buildings upon a military reservation is not legitimate (Dig. Op. J. A. G., p. 952), and can not be granted without special authority from Congress. 2883. Except in rare instances where the privilege desired is of but slight importance, permission to erect or construct buildings other than public on military reservations will be granted only by the Secretary of War under a revocable license executed by him, in which the conditions for occupancy will be clearly set forth. (A. R. 2124, 1913.)

2884. The Secretary of War is without authority to grant permission for construction of a chapel for the exclusive use of any particular denomination on a military reservation. (Dec. Atty. Gen., May 19, 1897.)

2885. That the Secretary of War, in his discretion, may authorize the erection of a building for religious worship by any denomination, sect, or religion on the West Point Military Reservation: Provided, That the erection of such building will not interfere with the uses of said reservation for military purposes. Said building shall be erected without any expense whatever to the Government of the United States, and shall be removed from the reservation, or its location changed by the denomination, sect, or religious body erecting the same whenever, in the opinion of the Secretary of War, public or military necessity shall require it, and without compensation for such building or any other expense whatever to the Government. (Act July 8, 1898; G. O. 103, W. D., 1898.)

2886. Congress has authorized the Secretary of War to grant permission by revocable license to the international committee of Young Men's Christian Association of North America to erect on military reservations such buildings as their work for welfare of the garrison may require. (Act May 31, 1902.) 2887. Authority is hereby given to the Secretary of War to grant permission, by revocable license, to the American National Red Cross to erect and maintain on any military reservation within the jurisdiction of the United States buildings suitable for the storage of supplies, or to occupy for that purpose buildings erected by the United States, under such regulations as the Secretary of War may prescribe; such supplies to be available for the aid of the civilian population in case of serious national disaster. (Sec. 10, act June 3, 1916.)

2888. Establishment of national banks at military posts has been disapproved by the Secretary of War. 2889. Cutting of grass, gathering of fruit, etc., on military reservations, by private parties, being usufructuary interests in the land, can not be permitted under revocable license. (Dig. Op. J. A. G., p. 950.) 2890. To permit cultivation or farming on military reservations by private parties is contrary to the policy of the War Department, except on ungarrisoned reservations in certain cases where it can be legally