arANTJAL FOE NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 295 



322. That the noncommissioned officer may be more thor- 

 oughly informed of his responsibility, all horses returning, 

 except those from a regular formation, will be reported to 

 him. He will then notify the sentinel on post, and, in the 

 absence of the stable sergeant, will see that the horses are 

 promptly cared for. 



In case of abuse, he will promptly report to the troop com- 

 mander. Should the horse be the private property of an 

 officer, he will report such abuse to the owner. 



323. The noncommissioned officer will report any unusual 

 occurrence during his tour direct to his troop commander. 



324. Horses and other property for which the noncommis- 

 sioned officer is responsible will not be taken from the stables 

 without the authority of the post or troop commander. 



325. The noncommissioned officer must answer the sentinel's 

 calls promptly. 



326. In case of fire, the noncommissioned officer will see that 

 the requirements of paragraph 334 are promptly carried out. 



327. Whenever it becomes necessary for the noncommis- 

 sioned officer to leave his guard, he will designate a member 

 of it to take charge and assume his responsibility during his 

 absence. 



SENTINELS OF THE TBOOP STABLE GUABD. 



328. The sentinel in the discharge of his duties will be gov- 

 erned by the regulations for sentinels of the main guard 

 whenever they are applicable — such as courtesies to officers, 

 walking post in a soldierly manner, challenging, etc. ; he 

 will not turn out the guard except when ordered by proper 

 authority. 



329. The sentinel will receive orders from the commanding 

 officer, the troop commander, and the noncommissioned offi-, 

 cers of the stable guard only, except when the commanding 

 officer directs the officer of the day to inspect the st^le 

 guard. 



330. In the field and elsewhere when directed oy the com- 

 manding officer the sentinel when posted will verify the num- 

 ber of horses for which he is responsible, and when relieved 

 will give the number to his successor. 



