New Zealand Gazette – 1906 – No. 9

Page 411

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FEB. 8.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 411

  1. Practical submarine mining—
    Preparing and laying out main and group cables.
    J.B. moorings, dormant buoys, and J.B. boat-work.
    Laying out and raising defences (including inserting apparatus, connecting up, embarking, slinging, and laying out mines, raising mines).
  2. Defence electric lighting—
    Fitting—
    Disconnecting junction-boxes and explosive links.
    Apparatus for E.C. mines.
    Testing table-work with above.
    Testing and firing—
    Junction-box boat-work.
    Communication between test-room and boat.

Rank, Captain.

Same subjects as for lieutenant, but of a higher standard

Rank, Major.

Same subjects as for captain, but of a higher standard.

ALL ARMS.

(For which examination for lieutenant-colonel is prescribed.)

Rank, Lieutenant Colonel.

Practical Fitness to Command.

  1. Map-reading.
    Setting a map.
    Finding observer’s position in the field on a small-scale map.
    Facility in reading maps and in identifying points, both distant and near.
    Estimating distances on a map, direct and by road. (Map-reading to be tested indoors as well as in the field.)
  2. Showing with coloured pencils on a map (not less than 1 in. to a mile) the dispositions of a force consisting of one or two battalions, one battery (or portion of one), and one or two squadrons, in compliance with the conditions of a tactical problem. (The time allowed for making the dispositions should not exceed one hour. In case of any doubt with regard to the solution of a problem, the officer should be required to explain his dispositions to the Board.) The purpose of this paper is to test an officer in the details of the proper distribution of troops.
  3. Writing the orders to be issued to commanders of units of the force disposed as is specified in 2. (The time allotted for the preparation of the orders should not exceed one hour.)
  4. Handling in a tactical operation in the field a regiment of mounted rifles, a battalion of infantry, or a battery of field artillery, at the option of the candidate.
    Carrying out changes of position and formation to meet surprise situations.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION.

FIELD ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS.

RANK, LIEUTENANT.

First Paper.

Same as for All Arms.

Second Paper.

  1. Gunnery—
    Definitions .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
    Laying (all methods) .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
    Causes affecting accuracy of shooting .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
    Use of range-tables .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
    General characteristics and use of ammunition .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
  2. Material—
    Knowledge of guns, carriages, equipment, and ammunition in use in the battery
    Care and preservation of equipment .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

Third Paper.

  1. Training—
    Fire discipline.
    Supply of ammunition.
  2. Duties on the march.
  3. Gun-pits and epaulements
  4. Disablement of ordnance.
  5. Passage of obstacles.

RANK, CAPTAIN.

First Paper.

Same subjects as second paper for lieutenant, but of a higher standard.

Second Paper.

Same as third paper for lieutenant, with the addition of knowledge of “Instructions for Practice” (Field Artillery, New Zealand)

Books recommended.

Infantry Training.
Combined Training.
Manual of Field Sketching and Reconnaissance.
Field Artillery Training.
Handbook.
Handbook.
Instructions for Practice.

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