This is the leather waist belt, to which have been added the following detachable components: A belt ring and strap, a pistol magazine pocket (carrying two magazines), a rifle-ammunition pocket, a pistol-holster slide, and a first-aid packet pouch slide. The saber hook has been omitted from the belt, as it is no longer needed for the comparatively small amount of foot service the trooper will do with his saber. It will never be needed for mounted duty. Such foot service will consist, in the main, of carrying it to and from the stables when going to moimted duties and returning therefrom. Occasions will be rare when all of these accessory parts will be required at one time on the belt. They are all readily removable, and only those required to serve the necessities at any particular occasion should be retained on the belt. The belt ring is collapsed and raised in a similar manner to the belt ring on the cartridge belt. The attachments are arranged on the belt (belt outstretched, buckle to left) from right to left, as follows: Pistol magazine pocket, pistol holster slide, first-aid pouch slide, belt ring, and rifle ammunition pocket.

To put the belt ring on the slide, raise the metal frame which supports the ring from the leather pad. Place the belt in the angle thus formed, resting on the clutch wire on the leather pad. Close frame down on pad. Then pass buckle end of small strap over the hinge bar, and buckle into the billet.

The bolo, model of 1910, has a 10 1/4-inch blade with a double-edged point, and is 15 inches long over all. The scabbard for this bolo consists of a white-pine body covered with rawhide and tubular woven olive-drab cotton duck. For specifications of the scabbard, see ordnance pamphlet No. 1718, "Description of the Infantry Equipment, Model of 1910."

The model of 1909 bolo, which has a 14-inch pointed blade with a straight back and an over-all length of 19 1/4 inches, may be used in lieu of the above. This bolo has a leather scabbard.

The bolo is an article of issue to the Cavalry Arm for members of machine-gun troops only.

The pistol belt is made of olive-drab woven fabric. 2 1/4 inches wide by 46 7/8 inches finished length, and is made adjustable at one end. The belt is provided with two rows of eyelets, each 3/8 inch from the selvage, and a center row of eyelets for adjusting the length of the belt. It is provided with a woven-web, double-magazine pocket, which is slidable on the belt and which will contain two magazines for the automatic pistol, caliber .45, model of 1911. For specifications of this belt, see ordnance pamphlet No. 1718, "Description of the Infantry Equipment, Model of 1910."

This article is intended only for noncommissioned staff officers and first sergeants. It carries the few forms and records necessary to have always at hand, thus enabling them to keep their essential records up while absent from wagon transportation. It is worn under the left arm, strap over the right shoulder.

This case is made of a light-weight collar leather. The back or base piece is cut approximately 8 inches wide by 20 inches long. To this are stitched two pockets superimposed upon each other, with side gussets; the back piece folds over in a flap to cover both pockets.

The pockets are approximately 7 3/4 inches wide by 10 1/2 inches long inside and the outer pocket has small leather compartments for ink bottle, pens, and pencils. A shoulder strap is attached to the base piece by two snap hooks and D rings sewed to base piece.

The Picket-Pin Carrier, Special.

(Plate VI.)

The body of this article is of 9 1/2 to 10 1/2 ounce bridle leather cut 34 inches long. The upper end is cut to form a 1-inch strap 11 3/4 inches long. From this point downward the body widens gradually to a width of 2 5/8 inches and narrows down again to a 1-inch width at lower end, where a 1-inch strap 10 3/4 inches long of same leather is riveted and stitched, thus making the total assembled length of body, including attaching strap and the depending billet, 42 3/4 inches long. The attaching strap, formed on the upper end of the body, is provided with a 1-inch barrel roller buckle stitched on with chape and located where the body attaching strap begins to widen out to form the body proper. The attaching strap after passing up through the near cantle loop on the saddle returns to this buckle. On the wider portion of the body is fastened a conical tube of 7 to 8 ounce leather 13 1/2 inches long for the picket pin. This is fastened on by rivets and two leather loops, and a billet inch wide and 5 1/2 inches long is stitched to the upper open end to retain the pin in the pocket.

Riveted to the back of the body is the horseshoe pocket. This article is made up of a front and back of 6 to 7 ounce collar leather stitched together around the edges to form a pocket approximately 6 1/2 inches wide by 7 1/4 inches long with a flap formed by folding 2 1/2 inches of the back over the front, the flap being fastened down with two metal staples and a billet of leather. There is a nail pocket 3 1/4 by 2 3/4 inches of 3 1/2-ounce collar leather carried in the horseshoe pocket and attached to it by a calfskin thong 12 inches long.

Where the depending billet fastens onto the lower end of the body a metal loop is fastened on for securing the ration bags on the near side. The lower end of the depending billet has holes punched for securing to carrier strap.

This article of equipment carries the picket pin, the horseshoe, and nails for officers and for those enlisted men not armed with the rifle. The pin fits in its case and is retained there by the strap over its head. The horseshoe fits in its case, toe to the front. The nails fit in their pocket, and the pocket is placed between the heels of the shoe. To place the carrier on the saddled horse pass the attaching billet through the lop in the near cantle hinge and buckle at such a height as will place the pin and shoe in the most convenient location. Buckle the depending billet into the buckle on the carrier strap and adjust so as to prevent undue motion on the part of the pin and shoe.

This chest is made of a poplar body and is well reinforced with corner irons and hinge bands. The exterior dimensions of the chest are 18.1 by 14.6 by 6.6 inches. The chest contains in a compact form the oils, spare parts, and tools required for the cleaning and repair of the rifles and pistols and in addition contains a supply of neatsfoot oil for preserving leather equipments, including shoes. On the inside of the lid of each chest is posted a list of its contents. The chest is provided with a padlock. For a more detailed description of this chest, see Ordnance Pamphlet No. 1718, "Description of the infantry equipment, model of 1910."

The Troop Pack.

(Plate XIV.)

This comprises an aparejo, complete with all its accessories, especially set up for a troop horse.

The pack includes the following articles: One aparejo, one aparejo cincha, one saddle blanket, one sobrejalma, one corona, two pack covers, one crupper, one blinder, one lash rope, one sling rope, two lair ropes, and one lash cincha. These articles are similar to those now issued for mule packs. A description of its customary cargoes, with instructions for its employment, follows.

This is a 3/4-inch rope made in two sections of 125 feet each. This picket line will hold 100 horses and give each 5 feet of space on his own side, except for the small amount of line used in tying to the end pins. The links for attachment to pins will be issued on the pins. It is recommended they be carried habitually on the line, rather than in the pin and hammer chest. Directions for coiling line and forming into cargo will follow under the "employment of the troop pack."

Five of these constitute a set. The length of these pins is somewhat less than is frequently used, but it is believed sufficient to hold the line. The pin will drive easier, come out easier, weigh less, and probably last longer on this account. The pins are habitually carried in the pin and hammer chest.

This carries the picket pins and the sledge hammer for driving them. Instructions for carrying this chest follow in the "employment of the troop pack."

The chest is of poplar, 1 inch thick, reinforced with metal, and is 21 11/16 inches long by 12 5/8 inches wide and 5 11/16 inches high, outside dimensions. The corners are dovetailed. The pins are supported and held in place, by wooden packing. The lid is kept closed by two metal hasps locked with leather fids.

The Sledge Hammer.

The sledge hammer of crucible steel is 6 inches long with a cross section of 2 3/8 by 2 1/8 inches. and is provided with a 25-inch hickory handle. The weight of the hammer, including handle, is 7 pounds 5 ounces.

The Troop Pannier.

The pannier is of poplar, 1 inch thick, reinforced with metal, and is 19 5/8 inches long by 15 1/4 inches wide and 7 11/16 inches high. The partitions are 1/2 inch thick, forming four compartments. There are also three metal boxes, two of which are of heavy tin and one of sheet steel. The latter is white enameled inside and is to carry farrier’s supplies for three or four days.

To the outside of the pannier is fastened a 2-inch oak block with necessary screws and thumb nuts to secure the saddler’s stitching clamp. The saddler in the field uses the pannier as a stitching horse.

This article carries such portions of the horseshoer’s outfit, the saddler’s outfit, and the farrier’s as would probably be needed immediately with the column. The proper contents, their distribution, and the source from which derived are all set forth in printed table on inside of cover of pannier. Make but little variation, if any, in the contents there enumerated. If overloaded with all kinds of articles, the balance of the pack will be constantly changed and possibly the horse overloaded. Instructions for forming into cargo follow in "employment of the troop packing."

The Canvas Watering Bucket.

(Plate VIII.)

This article collapses and packs very nicely. It is very useful. Eight are issued to a troop. They will be carried either in field wagons or on the troop pack as an additional top cargo. Grease, soapsuds, and dirt soil them so as to destroy their use to a greater or less extent as water buckets. This bucket is the same as that issued to field artillery.

Employment of the Troop Pack.

(Plates XV and XVI.)

This outfit is primarily intended for carrying the picket line, pins and sledge, and the troop pannier, but is equally well adapted to carrying any desired cargo whatsoever that can be carried on any aparejo or pack rigging. The method and means of placing this rigging upon the horse and removing it therefrom, of placing the cargo upon the rigging and attaching it thereto, and of caring for the rigging and cargo in general are accurately set forth in the Manual for Pack Transportation, 1910, prepared by chief packer of the Army, H.W. Daly. All officers and instructors having the use of the troop-pack outfit under their charge should study this manual and make themselves thoroughly familiar with its contents-- at least in so far as relates to the ordinary use of the rigging and cargo.

Below are given the more important references of this manual bearing on the case in question.

In the ordinary use of the outfit--the pin and hammer chest, containing 5 pins and 1 sledge, and the the troop pannier with its contents, form the side packs, the picket line carrying the pin links upon it-- the top pack.

In case the troop is to be separated from its wagons for a day or more the following utensils may be taken from the field range and formed into a side pack to be slung opposite that formed by the troop pannier. The pin and hammer chest and the picket line will then be left with the wagons.

2 bake pans.
4 boilers, all in one nest.
4 covers for the above boilers.
2 lanterns, folding.
2 dippers.
1 dredge, salt
2 spoons, basting.
2 meat forks, small.
2 butcher knives.
1 steel, butcher's or carborundum.

Competent cooks can in an emergency cook for a hundred men with the above utensils: the men turning in for this purpose the rations carried by them individually. To prepare these utensils for lairing up, place all the smaller utensils within the innermost boiler of the nest--place the covers on their respective boilers and protect the boilers with the bake pans one placed above the one below, inside of each toward the boilers.

How to Lair Up Side Pack.

See section 15. Manual for Pack Transportation, 1910.

How to Form the Top Pack.

The top pack is formed as follows:

Set two picket-line pins tightly in the ground 22 inches apart and coil the entire (of both sections) snugly around outside these pins and guides. When completely coiled secure the coils by passing a strap around so as to engage the coils near to each pin and buckle these straps snugly. Next pass the two remaining straps about the body of the line, embracing both sides of the coil, so that the straps when snugly secured shall be about 6 to 8 inches apart. This should give a cargo about 32 inches long by about 10 to 12 inches in diameter weighing about 50 pounds when dry.

See section 18, Manual for Pack Transportation, 1910.

See section 19, Manual for Pack Transportation, 1910.

See section 20, Manual for Pack Transportation, 1910.

See section 21, Manual for Pack Transportation, 1910.

See section 22, Manual for Pack Transportation, 1910.

SEC. 22. The "near" packer takes hold with left hand on lower edge of crupper, fingers under, the right palm down, near the dock; the "off" packer takes hold similarly, hands reversed; both raise crupper well up, press forward with palms, bringing edge of crupper toward them with the hand, and crupper is turned.

The quicker the action the easier turned.

See section 23, Manual for Pack Transportation, 1910.

It is important to remember that with all newly set up aparejos, before the action of cinching the aparejo is completed, i. e., after the primary cinch has been taken by the near packer, it is essential to place an individual on the aparejo (as an aid to compress the aparejo) so that it may assume the contour of the animal’s body.

In this operation, after the individual is seated on the aparejo, give sufficient slack on the cincha to permit the aparejo, at its collar and center stitch line. to closely hug the animal’s withers and backbone. and then proceed with the cinching of the aparejo in the customary manner. When the individual dismounts it will be noted that the aparejo will rise to its normal and proper position on the animal’s body, giving a clearance of from 3 to 4 inches above the animal’s withers and backbone. This operation should be continued for a few days, until the ribs and padding of the aparejo assume the contour of the animals body. Should the individual be timid to ride the aparejo any ordinary loading may be employed, preferably two side packs, weight from 250 to 300 pounds.

With the aparejos used by the Quartermaster Corps the green willow sticks yield more readily to cinching, so that one or two similar operations are sufficient to break in the aparejo.

This practice is referred to by packers as breaking in the aparejo, i. e., causing the aparejo to assume its correct position.

To explain: In setting up the aparejo with willow sticks, as employed by the Quartermaster. Corps, the butt, or heavy ends, are placed in the boots. the tops, or light ends are placed at collar and center stitch line in each panel of the aparejo, so that the tapered or top ends the more readily will compress to the body of the animal, inasnmch as the greater portion of the boots of the aparejo do not and should not come into contact with the body of the animal; it is obvious therefore that no compression or bending of this portion of the sticks is required, hence the necessity of placing a weight on the newly set-up aparejo before cinching to compress the tapered ends.

On these lines the hickory ribs, as provided for the aparejos used by the mountain batteries and machine-gun platoons, which have a gradual length of taper on each rib from front to rear, following the lines of the willow stick aparejo as employed by packmasters of the Quartermaster Corps. owing to the greater resistance to compression of the hickory ribs a long period of time is required to break in the hickory ribbed or Daly aparejo.

The completion of the padding over the boots and saddle bars is followed on similar lines as in forming the boots and saddle bars with hay, as obtained in the Quartermaster aparejo.

See section 24, Manual for Pack Transportation, 1910.

See section 28, Manual for Pack Transportation, 1910.

Lashing the Load-How to Form the Diamond Hitch. See section 32, Manual for Pack Transportation. 1910.

Taking Off the Load and Aparejo-How to Take Off the Lash Rope and the Load.

See section 42, Manual for Pack Transportation, 1910.

See section 43, Manual for Pack Transportation, 1910.

See section 44, Manual for Pack Transportation, 1910.

See section 11, Manual for Pack Transportation, 1910.

See section 12, Manual for Pack Transportation, 1910.

See section 13, Manual for Pack Transportation, 1910.

(Plate XVII.)

This forge is a portable folding device. The body is a flange or sheet-steel box approximately 22 3/4 inches long by 16 5/8 inches wide by 6 5/8 inches high, stiffened and reinforced with steel bands. The iron legs fold up into this box when not in use, and the blower, sprocket wheel, etc., are also stored in this box. When the forge is to be used the lid is opened, the legs withdrawn on their hinges, and the leg tie-rods snapped into position, the blower is set in place and the whole forge is then inverted and set up on its legs. The fire box is of cast iron and is approximately 7 7/8 by 5 7/8 inches inside and 1 7/8 inches deep. The blower is of sheet steel, tin plated, and is 10 inches outside diameter. It is driven through a sprocket and chain by a hand-wheel, which is removed and packed in the body of the forge when not in use. There are steel plate shields provided which furnish the fire protection from the wind when necessary.

There is with the forge another steel chest of approximately the same size and shape as the forge body, which chest carris the anvil and complete set of blacksmith's tools. The blacksmith's tools carried in the troop pannier are taken from this set.

Bacon and Condiment Chests, Model of 1910

The bacon chest, model of 1910 is made of poplar and is 26 inches long by 23 inches wide and 14 5/8 inches high, outside measurements. The corners and edges are reinforced with steel corner irons screwed to the body. The cover is hinged and secured by hasps, which are locked by leather fids. There are iron handles screwed to the ends of the chests.

The interior of the chest and lid is lined with tin with soldered joints. The outside is painted olive drab and the word "Bacon" is stenciled in 1-inch letters on the front and ends of the body.

The condiment chest, model of 1910, is similar in construction to the bacon chest. It is 23 inches long by 13 inches wide by 14 5/8 inches deep, outside measurements. The interior is oiled with linseed oil and is divided by a partition running crosswise into large and small compartments. The large compartment contains the coffee and sugar containers and the small compartment is designed for carrying the salt and other articles.

The word "Condiments" is stenciled in 1-inch letters on both ends of the body.

The Cleaning Rod (Jointed), Model of 1913, and Case.

This rod is identical with mdel of 1910 except the size of screw joints, and is made of half-hard brass rod one-fourth inch in diameter. There are three long sections--the handle section, second section, and swivel section. When it is desired to use the brush (in the butt of the rifle), screw the brush section in place of the patch section and then screw the brush into the brush section. The brush section is a very small piece about 1 inch long, and when the rod is not in use is screwed into the second section of the rod to prevent loss.

There are two models of jointed cleaning rods in the service, the models of 1910 and 1913; the latter, a modification of the former, has stronger joints and has been manufactured since May 14 ,1913. The parts of the two models are not interchangeable except the assembled parts above and below the joint between the swivel section and swivel, which joint is common to both models of rods.

The jointed cleaning rod is intended for field service only, the barrack cleaning rod to be used for camp and garrison service.

The cleaning rod case is made of olive-drab cotton duck and has a flap and snap fastener to secure the flap.

The tail gate is let down to practically the horizontal and the field range is placed upon it, the bacon and the condiment boxes go together, back of condiment box against handle of bacon box at the rear end of the wagon bed. They were designed to accurately fill that space. The boxes of hard bread go on the floor of the bed in front of the above-mentioned boxes. Whatever space remains on the floor of the bed is filled with surplus kit bags-the remaining authorized load is then placed on in suitable layers, the coarser and heavier packages placed lower down and the lighter and frailer above, except that tentage is placed near top. The tent poles are wired to the hangers on the outside, carrying the extra tongue, reach, etc. If care is taken in placing the authorized load in the wagon ample space will exist for carrying the bed blankets and the cantle rolls of 100 troopers.

When the field picket line has been for any reason left behind, one may be improvised readily from the lariats and picket pins of the troopers. To give a line of sufficient strength the lariat should be doubled. This may be done in either one of two methods-the double lariats may both be attached on the same picket pin or one of each two may have its attachments made on intermediate pins, thus giving the effect of "breaking joints." To form a line by the first method:

Drive the first pin through the ring of the first lariat, snap the hook of the other lariat of the first couple into the ring of the lariat through which the first pin is driven. Extend both lariats in the desired direction, draw snug, and drive the second pin through the ring in the lariat whose hook is snapped into the first ring. Snap the hook of the other lariat into the same ring through which the second pin is driven. Prolong this line indefinitely in the same manner.

To form a line by the second method: First drive a pin through a ring of the lariat, carry the hook end of this lariat through the ring of the second lariat and extend the line in desired direction. Slide the ring of the second lariat along to a point about midway on first lariat and drive the second pin through it at this point. Snap the hook of the first lariat into the ring of the third lariat. Draw the first. lariat snug by pulling on the third, and drive the third pin through the ring of the third lariat. Pass the hook of the second lariat through the ring of the third lariat and extend in the proper direction. Snap the hook of the second lariat into the ring of a fourth, draw the second snug by pulling on the fourth, and drive the fourth pin through the ring of the fourth lariat. Continue indefinitely in this manner, pinning down the final hook ends of the line by snapping each hook upon the webbing of its respective lariat so as to form a loop of the proper size, and driving a picket pin through it.

The Cavesson and Longe.

These articles are recommended supplied for training purposes, at the rate of one to each 30 horses, or major fraction thereof.

The cavesson consists of the following parts:

A nose band of malleable iron, bronzed, which is hinged at the center and on each side, making four pieces in all. To the center hinge is fastened a swivel and ring. The metal nose band as above is lined with a 7 to 8 ounce collar-leather pad reinforce, to which is fastened a gray felt pad 1/2 inch thick. The felt pad and its outside leather reinforce is fastened to the metal nose band by six small nose-band straps. The rear ends of the nose band are connected by a nose-band billet and chape of bridle leather. 9 1/2 to 10 1/2 ounces and inches wide. This piece has a buckle and four holes for adjustment.

Attached to the nose band on either side is a cheek piece of 9 1/2 to 10 1/2 bridle leather 1 inch wide and 9 inches long, with a buckle at the upper end. These cheek pieces buckle on to the lower ends of the crown piece, which is of the same kind of leather. This piece, however, is cut 1 5/8 inches wide and the lower ends split into a 1-inch strap which fastens to the cheek pieces and a 5/8-inch strap which fastens to the throat latch, a strap of 9 1/2 to 10 1/2 bridle leather 5/8 inch wide and 17 3/8 inches long. Below the throat latch the cheek piece, billet, and chape are stitched to the cheek piece. These two assembled form a strap of 9 1/2 to 10 1/2 bridle leather inch wide and inches long.

The longe is made of 1-inch olive-drab cotton webbing, oval in section and 30 feet long. On one end is fastened by a 2 3/4-inch lap a 7/8-inch swivel eyebolt snap, bronzed.

This article consists of the following parts:

A choke strap of 9 1/2 to 10 1/2 ounce bridle leather 1 1/4 inches wide and assembled length 41 1/2 inches long. The forward end of this strap ends in a lap holding a 1 3/4-inch bronzed ring, and the rear end carries a 1-inch buckle and doubles back on itself to form a loop adjustable in length 6 1/2 to 12 inches.

Two buckle pieces, which are straps of 9 1/2 to 10 1/2 bridle leather, 7/8 inch wide and assembled length of 14 1/4 inches. The lower ends of these pieces are looped into the 1 3/4-inch ring on the forward end of the choke strap, and the upper ends carry 1-inch roller buckles.

Two billets of 9 1/2 to 10 1/2 ounce bridle leather. 7/8-inch wide and 13 1/8 inches long. The lower ends of these pieces buckle into the buckles on the upper ends of the buckle pieces and their upper ends terminate in 1 1/4-inch bronzed brass rings on either end of the neck strap.

The neck strap is a plain strap, 9 1/2 to 10 1/2 ounce bridle leather, 1 3/4 inches wide and 15 1/4 inches long, carrying at each end the 1 1/4-inch rings above mentioned.

Two saddle straps, of bridle leather 17 1/4 inches long, are looped one into each 1 1/4-inch ring on the neck strap. These straps double back on themselves to form adjustable loops for attaching the whole breast strap to the saddle.

This article has been devised to meet the necessity, which occasionally arises with a horse of poor conformation of keeping the saddle in place without severe girthing. These articles will be issued not to exceed three per troop, under ordinary circumstances. It is possible none at all may be needed in many troops. Their use and adjustment is simple.

This has been devised to avoid, as far as may be, the chafing of the animal complained of in the old pattern. The surcingle in the new pattern cover is detachable, and no other surcingle is provided. In case one is needed for purposes other than keeping the cover in place, that pertaining to the horse cover must be employed. None need be carried on the march (unless covers themselves are carried) the cooling strap will serve all purposes there.

(Plate VIII.)

This halter is made up of the following essential parts:

A crown piece of olive-drab webbing 1 3/8 inches wide 23 ounces per yard, cut 37 3/4 inches long. To its two extremities are secured by 2.5-inch stitched taps 1-inch tongueless bar buckles which with the two crown-piece chapes secured, to the side rings by a 3-inch stitched lap form a means of adjustment for the halter. The crownpiece chapes of the same material as the crown piece are cut 18 3/8 inches long.

A throat latch of olive-drab webbing 1 inch wide. 1 1/3 ounces per yard. The throat-latch billet piece is cut 28 inches long, and is stitched to the crown piece 5 1/4 inches from the exact top of the crownpiece on the off side, and passes down through the tongueless bar buckle on the throat-latch chape. The chape is of the same material, but cut 6.7 inches long. It is stitched to the crownpiece on the near side 5 1/4 inches from the exact top and carries a 1-inch tongueless bar buckle, by being stitched double on itself.

A noseband of olive-drab webbing 1 3/8 inches wide, 2 1/2 ounces per yard, cut 17 1/2 inches long, with a 2 1/2-inch stitched lap at each end where it joins the side rings.

A jowl of olive-drab webbing, 1 3/8 inches wide, 2 1/2 ounces per yard, cut 28 inches long. This piece has a 7/8-inch stitched lap on each end for fastening to the side rings, and when assembled is 11 3/4 inches long, thus forming for 4 inches at the center three thicknesses of webbing to resist the wear of the tie-rope ring.

Two stay pieces of olive-drab webbing, 1 inch wide, 1 1/3 ounces per yard, cut 4 inches long. These pieces are stitched to the forward side of the crownpiece and the noseband just above the side rings at an angle of about 45°, and serve to support the noseband in proper position.

A halter-tie rope of 1/2-inch diameter manila rope the same as the tie rope used on the bridle.

Three malleable-iron rings, bronze finish, 1/4-inch wire and 2 inches inside diameter, two for side rings and one on jowl for attaching tie rope.

All webbing used in the halter has round edges to prevent chafing. At all points where the stitched laps wear on the rings a piece of brass-wire gauze is used to line the webbing to prevent wear.

This article serves to secure the horses in the stable or on the picket line in garrison. It should be used for no other purpose. The responsibility for these halters for a single troop should be borne by the stable sergeant and not distributed among the several troopers, and the halters should never be removed from the immediate vicinity of the stables. In case it becomes necessary to repair them leather will answer in the absence of webbing. It has been recommended that each troop be issued a small amount of webbing for repair purposes. A new snap may be spliced on, or a new wrap made at free end of tie, as indicated, under the bridle.

This tank consists of three principal parts, as follows:

A frame made of standard 3/4-inch galvanized-iron pipe. This frame consists of four quarter-circle arcs jointed together with dowels to admit of quickly setting up or taking apart. forming, when assembled, a circle of 73 inches diameter. This large ring is supported at its joints by four legs of the same size pipe cut 17 1/2 inches long. These legs are threaded at each end, the upper end screwing into a standard 3/4-inch iron T, through which the joining dowels of the ring pass, the lower ends of the legs being screwed into standard by 4 inch floor flanges, which serve as feet.

A container, made of No. 4 olive-drab cotton duck, piece dyed made into a large, double-thick, water-tight tank, approximately 5 feet 9 inches diameter and 18 inches high. The upper edge of this container has 38 3/4-inch galvanized-iron rings equal space around the top of the container, through which the lash rope passes.

A lash rope, a plain manila rope, 3/4 inch diameter cut 28 feet 10 inches long, which is lashed through the rings in the top edge of the container and around the frame.

The capacity of the tank is from 250 to 300 gallons. Ten or twelve horses can water at once. It weighs about 60 pounds, and will go readily either in the wagon or on a pack animal.

(Plate XIII.)

This article is made of a 7 to 8 ounce collar leather and consists of a body which is a slightly conical tube 6.3 inches long and approximately 1 1/2 inches diameter at the top, the bottom being closed by stitching. The body is suspended from the pommel of the saddle by a strap of 7 to 8 ounce collar leather 5/8 inch wide, which has a bronzed buckle for adjustment.

The Tape, 5 Feet.

This is a steel pocket tape, issued to first sergeants for use in the field or elsewhere. It should be kept well oiled and free from rust.

The officer’s saddle differs from the service saddle mainly in the shape of the seat, which is flatter and slightly longer, and in the fact that there is no projecting cantle roll support. An extra staple is secured to the under side of the cantle in lieu of this support. This saddle is also made in two sizes.

The stirrups are bright and the saddle is given a slightly better finish throughout than the service saddle. The remarks as to care and use, on pages 13 and 14 under the service saddle, apply with equal weight to the officer’s saddle.