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Syllabus of the work set by C. A. L. Treadwell for all ranks of the 2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment, from the 18th December to the 24th December

Monday, 18th December:
  • 8–9 Kit inspection and inspection of billets.
  • 9–10 Physical exercises and bayonet fighting.
  • 10–11 Musketry, rapid loading, etc.
  • 11–12 Rifle exercises, saluting, squad drill.
  • 1.30–2.30 Route march.
  • 9–12 All company bombers at Battalion Headqrs.
  • 1.30–2.30 All company bombers at Battalion Headqrs.
Tuesday, 19th December:
  • 8–9 Kit inspection and inspection of billets.
  • 9–10 Physical exercises and bayonet fighting.
  • 10–11 (b, c, d coys.) Musketry, rapid loading, etc.
  • 11–12 Rifle exercises, saluting, squad drill.
  • 1.30–2.30 Route march.
"A" Company Bombing:
  • 9–10 1st platoon.
  • 10–11 2nd platoon.
  • 11–12 3rd platoon.
  • 1.30–2.30 4th platoon.
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Wednesday, 20th December:
  • 8–9 Kit inspection and inspection of billets.
  • 9–10 Physical exercises and bayonet fighting.
  • 10–11 (a, c, d coys.) Musketry, rapid loading, etc.
  • 11–12 Rifle exercises, saluting, squad drill.
  • 1.30–2.30 Route march.
"B" Company Bombing:
  • 9–10 1st platoon.
  • 10–11 2nd platoon.
  • 11–12 3rd platoon.
  • 1.30–2.30 4th platoon.
Thursday, 21st December:
  • 8–9 Kit inspection and inspection of billets.
  • 9–10 Physical exercises and bayonet fighting.
  • 10–11 (a, b, d coys.) Musketry, rapid loading, etc.
  • 11–12 Rifle exercises, saluting, squad drill.
  • 1.30–2.30 Route march.
"C" Company Bombing:
  • 9–10 1st platoon.
  • 10–11 2nd platoon.
  • 11–12 3rd platoon.
  • 1.30–2.30 4th platoon.
Friday, 22nd December:
  • 8–9 Kit inspection and inspection of billets.
  • 9–10 Physical exercises and bayonet fighting.
  • 10–11 (a, b, c coys.) Musketry, rapid loading, etc.
  • 11–12 Rifle exercises, saluting, squad drill.
  • 1.30–2.30 Route march.
"D" Company Bombing:
  • 9–10 1st platoon.
  • 10–11 2nd platoon.
  • 11–12 3rd platoon.
  • 1.30–2.30 4th platoon.
Saturday, 23 December:
  • 8–9 Kit inspection and inspection of billets.
  • 9–10 Physical training and bayonet fighting.
  • 10–11 Musketry, rapid loading, etc.
  • 11–12 Rifle exercises, saluting, squad drill.
  • 1.30–2.30 Route march.
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Sunday, 24th December:
  • Church parade.

Lectures.

  • Daily 11.30 a.m. to 12 noon. All Officers.
  • Monday—Commanding Officer.
  • Tuesday—Medical Officer.
  • Wednesday—Commanding Officer.
  • Thursday—Bombing Officer.
  • Friday—Lewis Gun Officer.
  • Saturday—2nd in Command.

Company commanders will, during the week, train three wiring teams per company. Training to be under company arrangements, and teams to be trained during training hours.

Company commanders will pay special and personal attention during the week to the training and smartening up of their N.C.O.'s. Short classes should be held under company arrangements, and during drill hours every facility given to junior N.C.O.'s to handle their men.

During the daily route march, opportunity will be taken to do short tactical schemes in open fighting, so as to accustom all ranks to handling their commands.

C. A. L. Treadwell, Lieut.-Adjutant.