Before the Corps 1.Q. Courses were concluded, unit training was in full Swing. It Is probable that" unit activity has never been greater than during October and November, 1999. United Cadre Courses were already well advanced, and. in addition nor~ malt "weapon training (including Bayonet Nghting), drills, Ieetures, riding. school (Cavalry units) and Speclatist training for trained men and recruits. The Signals Company and "B" Company conducted special Unit courses of their own, with the help of Instructors obtained from the British Forces. The American ING. Company began a course of lectures under the instruction of Captain M. Mahoney, 4th Regt. U.SM.C. Accommodation at Headquarters and at the Rifle Range and Permanent Camp was taxed to the limit, and through the ce-operation of the Commissioner, SMP. frequent use was made of streets in the Central District for The value of these camps increased proportionately. Although less shoot Ing was done owing to the reduced allotment. of ammunition, more time twas spent on essential training, og, sand-bagging and wiring, tactical Grill, mob dispersal dri ical lectures.
The camp attendances were above the average for previous years.
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