Clause 76

For the prompt repression of all offences which may be committed, provost marshals with assistants may from time to time be appointed by the general order of the general officer or brigadier commanding a body of forces.

A provost marshal or his assistants may at any time arrest and detain for trial persons subject to military law committing offences, and may also carry into execution any punishments to be inflicted in pursuance of a court-martial, but shall not inflict any punishment of his or their own authority:Provided that a provost marshal and his assistants shall, as respects any soldier in his or their custody and undergoing field punishment, have the same powers as the officer-in-charge of a detention barrack.