=By day.=--(_f_) The number of sentries required depends on the proximity of the enemy's trench line and whether a good view to the front can be obtained; normally one to every four days is sufficient. (_g_) Every sentry will be provided with a periscope. (_h_) Well-protected "look-out" posts for sentries will be built along the front trench line. (_i_) _Sending out of patrols._--Patrols will never be sent out without definite orders as to what is required of them. Patrols will go out via a listening post (if such exist). All listening posts will be warned of the strength of the patrol and the approximate hour of departure and return. Word will be passed _quietly_ along the line of sentries that a patrol is out in front. (_j_) As little challenging as possible will be done by sentries, and then only in a low tone of voice. =3. RIFLES, EQUIPMENT, AND AMMUNITION.=--(_a_) _Carrying and wearing of._--Equipment will always be worn by men in front trenches. (_b_) Ration and carrying parties, orderlies, etc., will wear bandoliers and carry rifles. (_c_) Parties at work between the front-line and reserve trenches may be permitted to "pile" or "ground" arms. Wiring and digging parties out in front of the fire trench will sling the rifle. (_d_) _Loading of rifles._--Except when it is necessary to shoot, a round will _never_ be kept in the chamber. Cut-offs will always be "in" and the safety catch "back." (_e_) The magazine will be kept charged with five rounds. (_f_) Bayonets will always be fixed in front-line trenches. (_g_) _Care of rifles._--Rifles and ammunition will be inspected at morning and evening "stand to," and rapid loading will also be practiced. (_h_) Covered rifle racks will be constructed in each bay where rifles will be kept. Breech covers will be kept on the rifles. (_i_) In very cold weather sentries will occasionally work the bolt of the rifle to prevent the striker becoming frozen. For the same reason, in cold weather men will sleep with their rifles close to the body. (_j_) All loading will be from pouch or bandolier; no ammunition must ever be placed on ground or parapet. (_k_) _Disposal of rifles, equipment, and ammunition._--Wounded and men going sick will, if able to walk, wear their equipment and carry their rifles. The rifles and equipment of men unable to carry them and also those of dead men will be sent back to the dressing station. All other rifles, however badly damaged, and equipment damaged or not required will be sent back to the quartermaster. Damaged cartridges and empty cases will be collected and returned to the quartermaster under company arrangements. (_l_) _Ammunition._--Every man will have 170 rounds in his possession. (_m_) Platoon commanders will report at evening "stand to" whether their ammunition is correct or otherwise.