d be taken in using liquid
dressing. Apply only a light coat and _allow this to dry into the
leather before rubbing_ with a cloth. Too much dressing is wasteful.

EQUIPMENT

(_Instructions issued by the Ordnance Department in Pamphlet No. 1965,
July 12, 1915._)

Cloth Equipment

=1301. General.= All cloth equipment should be brushed frequently with
a stiff bristle brush. A dry scrub brush may be used.

It should be washed only under the direction and supervision of an
officer.

During ordinary garrison duty it should rarely be necessary to wash
the equipment.

When the equipment becomes soiled a light local washing will
frequently be sufficient, but when dirty it should unhesitatingly be
given a good thorough washing,--otherwise it may be expected that it
will become unsanitary and rot.

During field service it is to be expected that the equipment will
become soiled much more rapidly. Always on return to garrison from
field service and as opportunity offers in the field, equipment should
be thoroughly washed.

=1302. Instructions for washing cloth equipment.=

(a) _Preparation of soap solution._ Dissolve in nine cups of hot water
one cake of H. & H. soap or a substitute which is issued by the
Ordnance Department.

One cup of this solution is sufficient to clean the entire cloth and
web equipment of one man. One cake per squad is a liberal allowance.

The H. & H. soap issued by the Ordnance Department is made especially
for washing cloth fabrics liable to fade. If for any reason this soap
is not obtainable, a good laundry soap (Ivory or equal) may be used,
but in no case should the yellow soap issued by the Quartermaster
Corps be used.

(b) _Brushing._ Brush the equipment thoroughly to remove all dust and
mud before washing.

(c) _Washing._ Spread the belt, haversack, etc., on a clean board or
rock and apply the soap solution with a scrub brush. When a good
lather appears, wash off with clear water.

In the case of a bad grease spot the direct application of soap to the
brush will ordinarily be sufficient to remove it.

(d) _Drying. Always dry washed equipment in the shade._ The sun will
bleach the fabric.

On return from a march in the rain, dry the equipment in the shade, if
practicable.

=1303. Shelter tent.= The shelter tent is cleaned and cared for as
prescribed above for the cloth equipment.

When practicable always dry your shelter tent before folding and
packing it. (Author.)