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Cadet Camp

“Fine Spirit of co-operation
among all ranks
CAPT. D. IT. GRIFFITH

FOUR Officers of Cadets, three Cadet
Under-Officers and eighty-one other
ranks attended the Annual Camp at
Greenbank from 4th-5th to 15th August, 1959.
The Unit was below strength owing to the shortage of staff at Battalion
which militated against issue of clothing and equipment to replacements for
normal cadet wastage during the year.
Unit Area - -
The Unit was fortunate in having one of the best lines areas available
and the Quartermaster in charge of the advance party, Lt. J. Kingsbury, took
full advantage of this in an excellent layout of platoon lines, messing areas.
administrative and “Q" tents.
March In - -
On the arrival of the main body on Wednesday, 5th August, the area
showed evidence of much hard work by the advance party. Settling in.
issues, area development and medical inspections were arranged in priority
and under the direction of WOII Roulston, Unit Headquarters was estab
lished. NCO’s and duty personnel went about their duties efficiently and by
the end of Day 1 the Unit was beginning to function as a Unit.
The value of pre-camp planning was again demonstrated by the quick
integration of administration, training and “Q”.
Training - -
A new scheme of training was introduced by the Battalion Commander.
Major II. Williams. Second year personnel and specialists were detached for
five days for training organised by Battalion. First year cadets were a Unit
responsibility.
(i) Second Year Infantry
Second year infantry consisting of -1 and 5 sections of 2 platoon
under CUO M. McDonald, attended training demonstrations in
minor infantry tactics for the first three days and on Monday and
Tuesday engaged in an interesting patrolling exercise on a socially
selected circuit. Umpires attached to CUO McDonald’s platoon
commented most favourably on the enthusiasm and efficiency of the
group.
(ii) Medical Personnel
The Unit medical section was detached for specialist medical in
struction and during stand-down hours, assisted with work at the
Regimental Aid Post and in the treatment of feet at “Churchie”.
WOII Lawrence, in charge of medical instruction, commented on
the excellent work performed by Sgt. Ament and his team through
out the course and the Battalion Commander made special mention
of the high examination average obtained by the group. Our Cadets
topped the course with an average of 91 per cent.
(iii) Medium Machine Gun Section
MMG personnel were detached for specialist training. A confiden
tial report submitted by WOII Murray in charge of the course.
praised Sgt. Ede and his gunners for their high standard of
training.
(iv) Intelligence Section
The Intelligence Section under Sgt. Hastings was also detached
for specialist training, the syllabus for which contained a con-
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