Damage or Loss.
676. If damage to or loss of either Government or private
property is caused on trains, mechanical transport, or steamers,
full inquiry will be made, if circumstances permit, before the troops
detrain, debus, disembark, or disperse. The amount of damage or
loss will be assessed, charged against, and collected from or debited
against the persons responsible; otherwise the officer or non-
commissioned officer in command of the detachment concerned
may be held responsible for the amount involved.
677. In every case of damage or loss a full report is to be sub-
mitted through the proper channel by the officer commanding
troops. In no case must the cost of any such damage or loss be
debited or permitted to fall as a charge against the public. In
regard to damage or loss of railway property, the railway regula-
tions in respect to such must be complied with, and the Railway
authorities concerned notified as to the responsibility for such
damage or loss. In cases where members of the Forces are in any
way implicated, even if the damage has not been actually caused by
them, the circumstances must be reported to the guard immediately.
Requisitions for Transport.
678. Requisitions for any special railway requirements-i.e.,
additional accommodation in ordinary trains, special trains, &c.-
should be submitted as soon as possible to the headquarters
responsible for provision. In cases of emergency not less than
twenty-four hours' notice should be given, to enable the Railway
authorities to provide the requisite facilities.
679. Shipping companies should be notified as early as possible
of requirements in respect to the despatch of parties of troops by
ordinary steamer services. Special steamers or charters will not
be arranged except with the authority of General Headquarters.
Journey Report.
680. On completion of the journey, officers commanding will
render to the authority by whom the order to travel was issued a
full report covering the journey, and in relation to the discipline,
&c., of the troops under their charge during such journey.
B.-MOVEMENTS BY RAIL.
Orders.
681. The following will be included in the orders for the
despatch of troops by rail:-
(a.) Date, place of entraining, destination, and railway route
to be followed ;
(b.) Time of departure of the train, hour at which the troops
are to reach the entraining-place, and, if necessary, the
road they are to use;
(c.) Arrangements for feeding troops and watering animals
en route; and
(d.) Places of assembly near entraining and detraining stations.
Duties of Officers Commanding Troops.
682. When orders have been received for the movement of
troops by rail, the officer detailed to command the troops on the
train will make himself fully acquainted with all matters affecting
the movement of the troops placed under his command-viz., the
time the train is to depart, the arrangements to be made for the
baggage, baggage-guard, &c., whether the troops are to be supplied
with rations, the arrangements for meals on the journey, and any
special instructions affecting the journey or requirements in respect
thereto.
683. The officer or non-commissioned officer in charge of the
troops on the train will, prior to the train starting, make an
inspection with the guard of the train of the carriages occupied by
the troops, ascertain on arrival at destination if any damage has
been done to the train, and, if so, who was responsible, and forward
a "train report" to command headquarters giving full particulars
and names of the offenders.
Entraining and Detraining.
684. Before entrainment the compartments provided should be
numbered and lettered with chalk to facilitate the entrainment of
squadrans, companies, or sections, and the men should be told
off into sections corresponding to the capacity of the compart-
ments.
685. The operations of entraining and detraining must be
carried out systematically, each separate step being conducted under
the orders of the commander. Quietness and rapidity are essential.
686. Formed bodies of troops are not to remain at an entraining
or a detraining station, or on the approach to it, a moment longer
than necessary. On detraining, troops will at once march clear
of the station.
687. When the train is ready to proceed, "Fall in" will be
sounded. Silence must be maintained until the train moves off.
688. Departures of trains should be telegraphed by the officer
superintending the entrainment to the place where the troops are
to halt for refreshment, and also to the place of final destination.

Horses.
689. Horses should usually be enta ined with saddlery and
harness on, except when the journey will exceed six hours, in which
case harness and saddlery will be removed after arrival at the
station and loaded into covered goods-trucks.
Halts.
690. On arrival at the place appointed for the train to halt
the officers will alight and proceed to the carriages of which they
are in charge. Sentries will be posted if necessary. The "Dismiss"
will then be sounded, and the men may get out of the train, leaving
their arms in the carriages.
Feeding en Route.
691. When it is necessary en route that the troops be fed or
the horses watered, previous preparations should be made regi-
mentally, an officer with one or more non-commissioned officers
being, if necessary, sent forward to make arrangements.
692. When it is intended to water and feed horses during a halt,
"Water," followed by "Feed," will be sounded, and the men will
proceed to water their horses from buckets. After being watered,
the horses will be fed from nose-bags. No hay or straw is to be
left among the horses, and any forage conveyed should be kept in
closed or tarpaulin-covered wagons.
693. When it is time to proceed, the "Fall-in " will be sounded.
The men will return to their carriages ; the officers will see that all
are present, and will report to the Commanding Officer. Any
sentries that have been posted will then be withdrawn. Lastly,
the officers will get in, and the Commanding Officer will then give
directions that the train may proceed.
Train Guard.
694. When necessary, a guard should be detailed for a troop-
train, to take charge of prisoners, &c., and to find sentries, as
required, at entraining and detraining stations, and at stations en
route.
Discipline.
695. Troops are not to occupy railway buildings or use the
water-supply without authority from a Railway Transport Officer.
They are on no account to appropriate to their own use or interfere
with railway property.
696. No man is to leave his carriage except on the order of or
by the permission of his officers.
697. On no account must intoxicating liquors be allowed on
troop-trains.
Accidents.
698. In case of accident to the train, the officers will proceed
at once to the carriages of which they are in charge, and the men
will retain their places until ordered to descend. Directions given
by Railway Officials must be promptly obeyed.
C.-MOVEMENTS BY COASTAL STEAMER.
Orders.
699. The orders for a move will include detailed instructions
regarding embarkation :-
(a.) Date, port of embarkation, destination :
(b.) Hour of sailing, hour at which embarkation is to commence :
(c.) Place of assembly at port of embarkation.
Duties of Officers Commanding Troops.
700. Where there is no embarkation staff officer, the officer
commanding troops embarking will make his own arrangements
to avoid disorder and confusion.
701. The officer commanding troops will also-
(a.) Take such steps as he considers advisable to prevent troops
obtaining liquor prior to embarkation, and, if necessary
(in conjunction with the master), prohibit the sale or
supply of liquor to troops on board:
(b.) Issue any necessary special orders for routine, &c., during
the passage :
(c.) Detail any officers, non-commissioned officers, or men for
special duty, as may be necessary :
(d.) In the case of troops not travelling under the control of
their own officers he will organize them in suitable
numbers under available officers, non-commissioned
officers, or senior men:
(e.) Ensure that any requirements by the master, or responsible
ship's officers acting on his behalf, in respect to the order,
comfort, &c., of the troops, are duly carried out, and that
all military officers render full assistance, on the request
of the ship's officers, in maintaining order, &c.
Discipline.
702. Troops shall not be permitted to encroach on accommoda-
tion which has not been allotted for their use in accordance with
passage arrangements, nor shall they be permitted to enter the
crew's quarters.