Mar. 18.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 869

(ii.) Instructors shall, when not required with the officers, devote their attention to the training of recruits and signallers, who will be detailed by the O.C. the unit for this purpose.

(iii.) Instructors shall afford every assistance possible to officers who are preparing for their examinations.

Instructors to pay respect to officers.

54. Officers of the Junior Cadets are entitled in every respect to the same treatment and privileges as officers in the Defence Forces. Instructors will be careful to pay officers the respect due to their rank and appointments.

Instructions, from whom taken.

55. Instructors will, when on duty with a unit or corps of Junior Cadets, take their instructions from the Cadet officers, and carry them out as if they had been given by the Commandant of Cadets: Provided that no order or instruction given to an instructor by the Commandant of Cadets or a staff officer shall be countermanded by any Cadet officer.

TRAINING AT WEEKLY PARADES.

Training to be in accordance with syllabus.

56. The training shall be in accordance with the following syllabus, and any amendments made thereto from time to time by the Commandant of Cadets:—

Syllabus.

57. [The greatest latitude is to be given to officers commanding units and corps in giving effect to the spirit of this syllabus, always remembering that the military training is to be co-ordinated with the general education system, and to this end the co-operation of the head teachers is to be sought.]

A. On the days suitable for outdoor work:—

(i.) For recruits:—

(a.) Physical training (with or without apparatus), and including deep-breathing exercises when possible: 50 per cent. of time allotted.

(b.) Squad drill, rifle and firing exercises: 50 per cent. of time allotted.

NOTE.—The squad should be frequently rested for short periods, during which recruits should be told why they did certain movements, and the value of drill and physical instruction. Recruits should join the company as soon as they are proficient in squad drill.

(ii.) For cadets other than recruits:—

(a.) Physical training (with or without rifles or apparatus), and including deep-breathing exercises when possible, but with slightly more exertion than for recruits: 50 per cent. of time allotted.

(b.) Company training, including rifle and firing exercises: 50 per cent. of time allotted.

NOTE.—During rest-periods the instructor should explain the object of the movements performed, and endeavour to get the Cadets interested in the work.

B. (i.) On the days that are unsuitable for outdoor work:—

On these days the squads and companies may be taken together inside the school for the time allotted to drill if the head teacher’s consent is obtained, and any of the following subjects may be dealt with by either the officer commanding or the instructor, and questions relating to the subject under consideration should be invited at the conclusion of the lecture or demonstration:—

(a.) Lecture on discipline, when possible quoting an example from history.

(b.) Lecture on the Empire.

(c.) Lecture on the history, composition of, and how to fly the Union Jack.

(d.) A demonstration of aiming at a mark on a blackboard, using a sand-bag on a table or desk on which to rest the rifle.

(e.) How to make simple and useful knots.

(f.) Use of maps, setting a map, making conventional signs, and construction of simple scales; method of using a prismatic compass, if one is available; if not, the ordinary magnetic compass.

Battalion parades.

(ii.) In all cities and towns where two or more companies are close together at least two battalion parades shall be held in each year. In other cases as specially authorised by the Commandant of Cadets.

TRAINING-CAMPS.

Company training the foundation of efficiency.

58. (i.) As the training of the company forms the foundation of the efficiency of the Junior Cadets, it has been decided that no company shall be permitted to attend battalion camps unless it is proficient in company training.

Applications.

(ii.) Applications for battalion and company training-camps will be considered on their merits, but it must be clearly understood that these camps are in no way compulsory.

Syllabus.

(iii.) At company camps the training will be based on the following syllabus, which is subject to variation by officers commanding corps as found necessary:—

Syllabus.

Physical training.

Musketry instruction.

Company drill.

Skirmishing.

Exercises designed to develop the powers of observation.

Judging distances of objects and persons.

Finding one’s way by day and night.

Use of magnetic compass.

Use of maps.

Rendering first aid to the wounded.

Making camp beds, mattresses, &c.

Improvising camp and cooking utensils.

Making camp kitchens.

Camp cooking.

Making the best of any situation that might arise.

Pitching and striking tents.

Signalling.

Tracking by signs.

Scouting generally.

Place of camp.

59. Camps must be held at the nearest suitable place.

Battalion commander to supervise.

60. The battalion commander should, where possible, supervise but not lay down the methods which company commanders employ to train their companies. In short, the battalion commander’s duty is to direct and supervise the training of a number of independent units.

Battalion camps.

61. At battalion camps battalion drill and simple tactical schemes may be carried out for the purpose of affording practice to battalion and company officers in connection with their examination.

MUSKETRY COURSE.

Target Practice Regulations.

62. The musketry course and annual allowance of ammunition shall be in accordance with “Target Practice Regulations,” which will be revised from time to time as found necessary.

DRESS, UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT, MEDALS, BADGES, ETC.

Uniforms and equipment issued free.

63. Uniforms and equipment will be issued free to all units and corps in lieu of the payment of capitation. Uniforms shall be required to last five years, and shall not be provided oftener at the public expense except when unavoidably destroyed or damaged.

Preservation of Government property, &c.

64. All uniforms, arms, ammunition, and other property issued to units and corps shall remain the property of the Government, and officers commanding units and corps shall be held responsible for their preservation and safe custody, and shall account for same to the Commandant of Cadets, when called upon to do so.

Government property not allowed outside school except for parades, &c.

65. On no account shall any Government property be allowed outside the school except for the purpose of an authorised parade or drill, or for target practice.

Present uniforms to be worn.

66. Units already in possession of uniforms will continue to use them so long as they are serviceable.

Equipment list.

67. An equipment list will be published from time to time, and articles issued in accordance therewith.