Marching Order

In the British service a soldier is said to be in marching order when he is fully equipped with arms, ammunition, and a portion of his kit, which weighs from 30 to 35 pounds. In service marching order, by the addition of provisions and some campaigning nece aries, he carries nearly 50 pounds. But heavy marching order , which was yet heavier, is now happily abolished. See Heavy Marching Order , and Light Marching Order .