s, which (it is assumed) consists of two general
prisoners 2
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TOTAL 85

That is to say, we have 85 men for whom one ration per
day must be drawn for the month of March, that is to
say, 31 days.

Hence, the total number of rations will be,
85 x 31 = 2635 rations.

(d) Additions and deductions must be made as follows:

_Additions_

For the men who were attached to the company for
rations and who joined during the month of February,
from absent sick, furlough, detached service, etc., and
which (let us assume) the "Plus" column of "Rations" on
the company morning report for February shows to be 150

_Deductions_

For the men who left the company during the month of
February, on account of being sent to the hospital sick,
going on furlough, etc., and which (let us assume) the
"Minus" column of "Rations" on the company morning
report for February shows to be 200

Leaving us (a "Net correction") to be _added_ of 50
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And making the total number due the company for the
month of March 2585

EXTRA ISSUES

The Army Regulations fixes the maximum allowance of soap, toilet
paper, matches, etc., the commanding officer being authorized, if he
so desires, to determine the allowances, with the prescribed maximum.
The allowances are based either on so much per ration, per so many
rations, or per organization. In the case of candles and matches the
allowance is left entirely to the commanding officer.

[Illustration: Fig. 6: "Model" Ration Return]

_Example_

(See "model" ration return above)

_Soap._ Allowance is 0.64 for each ration or 4 lbs. to 100
rations. 25.85 x 4 = 103.40, i. e., the company is entitled to 103
lbs. of soap for the month of March.

_Toilet paper._ Allowance is 1000 sheets for every 60 rations,
2585 / 60 = 43+, that is, the company is entitled to 43 packages
of toilet paper.

_Matches._ Allowance of matches for lighting fires and lights, for
which fuel and the illumination supplies are issued, is such as
the commanding