Unsnap the pack suspenders from the suspension rings and snap them into the eyelets on top of the belt and in rear of the rear pockets of the right and left pocket sections; support the bottom of the pack with the left hand and with the right hand grasp the coupling strap at its middle and withdraw first one end, then the other; press down gently on the pack with both hands and remove it.  When the pack has been removed, lace the coupling strap into the buttonholes along the upper edge of the carrier.  Adjust the pack suspenders.

For illustration of how packs are made up and carried, see Privates’ Manual, Chapter 2.

CARE OF EQUIPMENT.

LEATHER.—­1.  Keep leather clean.  Use material furnished by Ordnance Department, or castile soap and water.

2.  Oil leather frequently to keep it pliable.  Use Neatsfoot oil, Viscol or Harness soap.

3.  Dry in the shade; never in the sun or in artificial heat.  Always store in a cool, dry place without artificial heat.  Shoe polishes are almost always injurious.

WOOLEN CLOTHES.—­Wash in tepid or cold water with a non-alkaline soap; do not wring it out; dry in the shade.

MENDING.—­Always keep equipment ready for use.

CLOTH EQUIPMENT.—­DRY CLEANING.—­Scrub with a stiff brush frequently.

WASHING.—­Only under the direction of an officer.

Dissolve 1 piece of Q.M. soap (not yellow), in 9 cups of water.  One cup will clean the equipment of one man.  Apply with a brush and lather well.  Rub soap directly on persistent spots.  Wash off in cold water and dry in the shade.

INSTRUCTIONS ON MAKING PACKS.

FOUR METHODS: 

Full equipment with rations. 
Full equipment without rations. 
Full equipment less pack, with rations. 
Full equipment less pack, without rations.

Haversack, Weight 9-1/4
Carrier Cartridge belt, canteen, Weight 11-1/2
Suspenders Mess Rations Weight 10-1/2
Mess pouch Gun 9
Clothing 7
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ADJUSTING CARTRIDGE BELT.—­1.  Fits loosely around waist. 2.  Resting on hips. 3.  Hole between buckles.  Insert ammunition:  First, clip in front, points up, fastened with retaining strap, Second clip points down.  First aid pouch under 4th pocket, left.  Canteen under rear pocket, right.  Bayonet between 3rd and 4th pocket, left. (New bayonet scabbard fastens on haversack.)

DISTRIBUTION OF INTRENCHING TOOLS IN THE SQUADS.

No. 3 rear of each odd-numbered squad  ...  Bolo
No. 3 rear of each even-numbered squad ...  Hand Axe. 
No. 1 rear of each squad               ...  Pick Mattock. 
Nos. 1, 2 and 3 front of each squad    ...  Shovels
No. 2 rear of each squad               ...  Wire Cutter.

CHAPTER 3.