APPENDIX I.
Reading edition
The following syllabus of training for recruits of R.H. and R.F.A. is given as a guide to officers charged with the training of recruits. It is not intended that it should be followed rigidly.
SYLLABUS OF TRAINING.
GUNNERS.
Subject. 1st fortnight. 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Total hours per subject.
Physical training 10 10 10 10 10 10 60
Dismounted drill—without arms 30 20 10 10 10 10 90
Rifle exercises—including musketry 5 5 5 5 5 25
and visual training
Cordage, knotting, &c. 5 5 3 3 3 19
Semaphore 5 5 5 5 20
Gun drill—including gunnery, 10 12 12 12 46
laying, fuze setting, and
visual training
Lectures 5 5 5 5 5 5 30
Total hours per fortnight 45[44] 45 50 50 50 50 290
DRIVERS.
Detail. Fortnight. Total.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
1. Physical training 10 10 10 10 10 10 60
2. Foot drill 30 20 10 10 10 10 90
3. Rifle exercises and visual training 5 10 5 5 5 30
4. Cordage, knotting, &c. 5 2½ 7½
5. Semaphore 5 5 5 5 20
6. Wooden horse 2½ 2½ 2½ 7½
7. Fitting and cleaning harness, &c. 2½ 5 5 12½
8. Stable management 10 10 10 10 40
9. Lectures 5 5 5 2½ 2½ 2½ 22½
Total hours per fortnight 45[45] 45 50 50 50 50 290