Military Instructors ManualCole, J. P. (James Perry)
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Military Instructors Manual
Cole, J. P. (James Perry)
Military art and science; United States. Army -- Military life; United States. Army -- Officers' handbooks
121. REWARD OF $50 for apprehension and delivery of deserter or
military prisoner.
127. COSTS OF APPREHENSION will be charged against deserter.
129. NO PAY OR CLOTHES drawn by soldier awaiting trial on charge of
desertion.
131. WILL BE RESTORED to duty only by court martial or authority
competent to order trial.
132. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE. Enlisted man forfeits all pay and
allowances while away.
Soldier will not be charged with desertion until commanding officer
has reason to believe he intended to desert. Absence of less than 24
hours will not be noted upon the muster roll.
139. DISCHARGE of enlisted man only
1. By order of President or Secretary of War.
2. By order of General Court Martial.
3. By order of United States court or justice or judge, on writ of
habeas corpus.
4. By command of territorial department.
5. By disability in line of duty.
6. By sentence of civil court.
7. By purchase.
(N.B.--In time of war it is probable that the last two methods would
not be effective for discharge from the service.)
140. FINAL STATEMENTS. The company commander will furnish each
enlisted man a final statement (or duplicate) or a full statement in
writing explaining why such final statement is not furnished. No final
statement will be furnished a soldier who has forfeited all pay and
allowances or who has no deposits due him.
147. CERTIFICATE will give
1. Character certified by company commander.
2. Whether recommended for re-enlistment.
In case of negative opinion, the soldier should be notified at
least 30 days prior to discharge. In that case the company
commander shall convene a board of three officers (if possible) to
determine what kind of discharge shall be given. The soldier will
be given a hearing.
151. LOSS OF DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE. Discharge certificates will not be
made in duplicate. Upon proper proof of loss or destruction without
fault of person entitled to it, the War Department will issue a
certificate of service, showing date of enlistment and discharge from
the army and character given in original certificate.
Discharge certificates should never be forwarded to the War
Department in correspondence unless called for.
159. PHYSICAL DISABILITY CERTIFICATE issued when an enlisted man is
permanently unfitted for service, in line of duty. Certificates of
disability not made in duplicate.
162. DEATH OF SOLDIER.
1. Effects are secured.
2. Nearest relatives notified.
3. Adjutant General of army notified.
In active service the War Department requires the following reports:
1. Report of company commander to Adjutant General, covering death
and disposal of remains.
2. Report of surgeon or company commander embodying
a. Cause of death.
b. Whether in line of duty.
c. Whether due to another soldier's misconduct.
3. Inventory of effects in duplicate.
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