Indian Expeditionary Force 'D', General Routine Orders (incomplete) [‎104r] (220/774)

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GENERAL ROUTINE ORDERS
r . BY
Lieut. General F. S. MAUDE CB .
1 CP C.M.G^ D.S.0
Commanding I.E.F. “D”
e—
Sunday, October /st, iqi6
ALLOWANCES
Adjutant General’s
Branch.
1584.
The F.C.M.A. is authorised to
sum of Rs. 30/- per mensem "NArU pay to the Military Governor, Basrah, the
wire of Interpreter Georges Noona :' with erelOYroncene NGt"sERgeinKEeOreOs N0< “ la •
DISCIPLINE
MACHINE GUN
COURSE
REGULATION
UNDER THE
REGIMENTAL
DEBTS ACT. 1893.
REPORTS AND
RETURNS
MEDICAL
.. 1585. (a) Considerable slackness has gradual, art . , . • ,
tidiness and the personal appearance of the troops 3 The conditions orce in regard to
which we are serving render it reasonable t1KRceftain"depsottdtionsonfacimate.nder
the recognised system of dress, and in hot weather it is desirable 1for iinstance S
roops should work in shirt sleeves, and generally speaking be clad as lightly as
possible. There is, however, nothing so smart and'workmanlike as a soldier in a khaki
shirt, with sleeves neatly rolled up, and shorts, and it is consequently not to this that
reference is made, but to cases of wilful slovenliness and untidiness which are so
often noticeable. This is a matter which reacts prejudicially on discipline, and it can
. only be checked firstly if officers set an example in such matters, and secondly if they
invariably notice, and where necessary deal with, such irregularities. Regular officers
are aware how many of the best fighting Regiments in the Army always bear a high
reputation for smartness, and the secret of this is that in these Corps a strong regimental
spirit permeates all ranks and inculcates in each individual the feeling that for the
honour of the Regiment such matters must be kept up to the highest standard.
(b) Akin to this.is the question of saluting. It is frequently noticed that officers
avoid saluting their superiors when they meet them, and that soldiers are allowed to
pass officers without saluting, unchecked. Neglect or carelessless in saluting not only
shows lack of discipline, but is a direct slight to His Majesty’s Commission and the
authority conferred by that Commission.
(c) The Army Commander directs, therefore, that all officers shall take these
matters in hand at once, so as to bring the force up to the same standard of smartness
and discipline as is demanded elsewhere.
1586. Reference Force Routine Order No. 1429 dated 5th September, 1916 :—
For “No. 2469 Naick Bala Sin'gh Gurung, 1/lst Gurkha Rifles,” read “No. 2462
Naick Bala Sing Gurung, 1/lst Gurkha Rifles.”
1587. With reference to Force Routine Order No. 1350 of 1916.
The following Officers are appointed members of the Standing Committee of
Adjustment :—
Captain C. Patterson, vice Captain E. P. Durand.
Lieutenant S. Newton, vice 2nd-Lieutenant G. R. Smart.
1588. The following Returns will be submitted by Officers Commanding medical
units to the A.A.G., 3rd Echelon, G.H.Q., Basrah.
1 Army Form A-36. This form will be rendered weekly on Sundays, by field
ambulances and casualty clearing stations only •
2 . Army Form W-3034. This form will be rendered daily by all general and
stationary hospitals. '
(g) In rendering Army Forms A-36 and W-3034, every care should be taken
that full information is given as to the nature of wound or disease. Diseases must
£entered according to Nomenclature of Diseases ; Wounds according to the classi-
Reanion in the Admission and Discharge Book. In the case of men transferred,
Is destination must invariably be stated. Carelessness in the preparation and
Celina of these returns causes considerable delay in checking and compiling
completion, leads to incorrect reports being furnished to the Authorities concerned,
records andanaing"Medical units are directed to exercise the utmost care in
seX tha! a“ returns submitted by them are properly checked before being
submitt In the case of personnel attached to other units, the actual unit to which
officers or otta ranks belong should be given, as well as the unit to which they
are attached. describe personnel as belonging to Royal Artillery, Royal
Engined R." aX"Bearer Corps, etc. The actual unit to which they
1ne must be given.
Throwing instructions apply to the rendition of Army Form W-3034 only -
Zortish General and Stationary Hospitals will submit separate Army
Forms w:30Ata313 Infantry.
i srilen.ReguE, i. ar other British troops, R.K., R.LMpA-S®
R.A.M.C., civilians, etc.