New Zealand Gazette – 1936 – No. 44

Page 1293

✨ Naval Training Regulations



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B. 1 tie, black silk.
B. 1 pair braces.
B. 2 pairs socks, thin.
B. 1 pair boots, half.
1 waterproof coat.
1 Seamanship Manual, Vol. I (seaman branch only).
1 kit-bag.
Distinguishing badges as requisite.

(2) Petty Officers and men dressed as seamen (Class II uniform) :—
C.D. 2 jumpers, serge.
C.D. 2 pairs trousers, serge.
1 jumper, duck.
1 pair trousers, duck.
C. 2 collars, blue jean.
1 scarf, black silk.
A.B. 2 caps, seamen’s, white duck.
A.B. 2 cap ribbons, R.N.V.R.
B. 2 pairs socks, thin.
B. 1 pair boots, half.
C. 2 vests, flannel, ordinary.
1 jersey.
1 belt, waist.
1 knife, with spike (seaman branch only).
B. 1 lanyard, knife.
1 oilskin coat.
1 kit-bag.
1 Seamanship Manual, Vol. I (seaman branch only).
Distinguishing badges as requisite.

A. The second white duck cap and cap-ribbon will normally be issued after one year’s service, but may be issued earlier in special cases at the discretion of the Commanding Officer of the Division.
B. Not required to be returned on discharge.
C. New entries are to receive one each of these items from new stocks.
D. One serge suit as No. 1 dress—i.e., with gold badges.

APPENDIX III.—SYLLABUS OF TRAINING : CLASS D RATINGS.

I. SEAMANSHIP.

NAVAL DISCIPLINARY TRAINING.

(1) Naval salutes and marks of respect.
(2) Marks of rank and distinguishing badges.
(3) Squad drill (with arms).
(4) Bag and hammock instruction.

SEAMANSHIP.

(1) General ship routine, bends, hitches, and splicing in rope and wire.
(2) Boatwork, including manning boats, hoisting, lowering and dropping gear, boat pulling and sailing.
(3) Compass, rule of the road, simple navigation lights (using steering model and light board).
(4) Duties of helmsman, lead line and markings, with practical instruction in taking soundings, sounding machine (if available).
(5) Anchors and cables.
(6) Hawsers and tackles.
(7) Sheers and derricks.
(8) Read semaphore very slowly, knowledge of Morse alphabet.

NOTE.—Candidates for Leading Seaman and Petty Officer will be required to handle boats under oars and sail, and use the boats’ signal-book.

Marks required in each subject to pass for—

(a) Able Seaman . . . . . . . . 60
(b) Leading Seaman . . . . . . 75
(c) Petty Officer . . . . . . 85

Candidates for (b) and (c) to be examined by Active Service Officers.



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🛡️ Amendments to Naval Defence Regulations (continued from previous page)

🛡️ Defence & Military
24 June 1936
Naval Defence Act 1913, Royal Naval Reserve, Regulations, Amendments, Training, Advancement, Seaman, Petty Officer, Chief Petty Officer, Signalman, Telegraphist

🛡️ Syllabus of Training for Class D Ratings

🛡️ Defence & Military
Naval Training, Seamanship, Disciplinary Training, Boatwork, Navigation, Signals