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The scheme of training was basically the same as in 1961. Second
year personnel, including specialists, were detached for training organ
ised by Battalion. This training culminated in a two-day circuit exercise
in which approximately twenty of our Infantry participated. C.U.O.
J. ELMS, with SERGEANT STAMP as 2i/c, commanded the group, and
many valuable lessons were learned.
(ii) Band-Medical
The Band-Medical personnel (2nd years), under the capable leadership
of SERGEANT HAIDLE, worked to a planned syllabus and during the
circuit provided members who were attached to groups where they were
equipped and ready to perform the normal duties of first aid.
(iii) Intelligence
It was pleasing to see the Intelligence Section functioning. Intelligence
training is most interesting and should attract more cadets than it does.
During Camp the work of the Int. Section in regard to the Unit
exercise is quite invaluable and is a sound test of the year's work.
As in previous years, a fine sand model was constructed by
SERGEANT LAWLER and members of the Int. and proved very useful
in briefing for the exercise.
(iv) Signals
Signal personnel were also detached for specialist training and, under
the guidance of SERGEANT SCHWEITZER, performed Camp Signal
duties and trained on the Circuit Exercise efficiently and enthusiastically.

(v) First Year Training
First year training was wholly a Unit responsibility and CAPTAIN G.
STUBBS, assisted by Under-Officers McTAGGART and McDONALD
and their capable N.C.O.'s, maintained interest at a high level
throughout.
Formal morning Parades were strictly adhered to, and I consider
these a necessary factor in the maintenance of Camp discipline. I feel
that a little too much basic training in drill was required by the
syllabus, which at times was not conducive to keenness in training.
Nevertheless first year personnel took part in interesting field
training with development from individual skill in fieldcraft to team
work within the Group/Section. Section exercises were then conducted,
providing excellent training in tactics and leadership for the Section
Leaders. I observed enjoyment, keenness and progress.

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