They should not be called upon to take the front when approaching an unbroken enemy, or where ambuscades may be expected, but their services will be most valuable in gaining information, and later in hunting down the individuals of a broken-up gang.
_14th_ .-- Absolute secrecy must be maintained regarding movements against the enemy and every device resorted to to mislead him.
_15th_ .-- When civil officers accompany columns, all prisoners will be handed over to them for disposal.

When no civil officer is present, the officer commanding the column will, _ex officio_, have magisterial powers to inflict punishment up to two years' imprisonment, or 30 lashes.

Offenders deserving heavier punishment must be reserved for disposal by the civil officers.
_16th_ .-- Officers commanding columns will be held responsible that the troops are not kept in unhealthy districts, and that, when a locality has proved itself unhealthy, the troops are removed at the earliest possible opportunity.

Military officers are responsible for the location of the troops.

The requisitions of civil officers will be complied with, whenever practicable, but military officers are to judge in all matters involving the military or sanitary suitability of a position.
_17th_ .-- In the class of warfare in which we are now engaged, where night surprises and ambuscades are the only formidable tactics of the enemy, the greatest care must be taken to ensure the safety of the camp at night.