SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS.—­Calls are 1/2 hour later, except retreat, tattoo, call to quarters and taps.  In case an entertainment is given on the post, taps usually follow its close by a half hour.

DETAILS for any day should be published at retreat formation the day previous; bulletins and notices should also be published to the company at this formation.

PAPER WORK.—­Paper work in the Army is generally viewed askance.  A certain amount of it is absolutely necessary, but the amount can be reduced by careful attention to the way in which the work is done.  A good first sergeant and a good company clerk will take a load of trouble off the shoulders of the company commander in this respect; but usually these men must be trained.  Instructions on the blank forms should be carefully read the first time a certain paper is made out.  Attend to all paper work promptly and make a note of anything that cannot be handled immediately.  Do not let anything get into the company files until it has been O.K’d. by the company commander or initialed by the officers.  Have a basket for the company commander and one for the other officers where they may expect to find matters that are of interest to them.  Get reports, requisitions and other papers in on time.  Do not wait until they are called for.  Establish a daily, as well as a monthly, system of doing things in the orderly room and then stick to it as nearly as possible.  Have a file for: 

   1.  General orders, post and W.D.
   2.  Special orders.
   3.  Memorandums, bulletins and notices may be included under this
      head.
   4.  Company orders.
   5.  Document file (copies of letters, etc.).

The needs for files will be determined largely by local conditions.  The point is to have things where they can be found readily under an appropriate heading; and to have them accessible to others besides the company clerk.  Keep a copy of everything, as nearly as possible, but do not clutter up your company files with unimportant items.  Keep your orderly room looking as neat as possible.

MILITARY CORRESPONDENCE.—­A very important feature of Army Paper Work.  Neatness, brevity and clarity are to be sought—­ceremonial forms are avoided.

References to Army Regulations:  Paragraphs 225, 512, 776, 778, 779, 780, 786, 789, 790, 822 (g.o. 23 w.d.).

A letter consists of three parts; heading, body and signature.  The heading consists of designation of the command, place and date, all placed in the upper right-hand corner.  At the left, and with a margin of about an inch, should be: 

   From: 

   To: 

   Subject: 

A double space should be left between these lines.

The body should be divided into numbered paragraphs, each paragraph treating of but one topic.  The lines should be single-spaced, but a double space should be left between the paragraphs.  The signature should be made without any unnecessary forms.