FIRST FLIGHTS IN TACTICS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1710, 29 March 1913, Page 6

FIRST FLIGHTS IN TACTICS.

TRIED AT-YALDHURST. . (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) i Christchurch, March 28. The infantry camp at Yaldhurst closed to-day with a field, day comprising attacking operations against ,an imaginary enemy. At the close of the manoeuvres General Godley assembjed the, officers and criticised the movements. He pointed out matters that deserved attention, but added that he was very pleased with the way in which the attack had been conducted, and the thorough' -way in which the work had been done. The men had kept their extension, and direction. well, and the intelligence with which, the fire was controlled and directed, was a credit to them' all. That their had benefited so much bv their , brief training showed that they had maMe the most of their opportunities. He also congratulated all thoso who had had to do with tho control of the camp. After the field day and inspection by General Godley yesterday, a'section of E Battery came down to take nart in the manoeuvres at Yaldhurst. The balance of the T*', Battery .will start a "trek" to C'hrisichurch this morning as early as practicable after camp:is struck. Tlicy will rest- at C'onrtenaj to-night, arriving in Christchurch to-morrow. The H Battery entrained at Kowai Bush by special trail) this afternoon, going straight on to Lyttelton, whero they will transfer for Nelson.. • The eainp has been one of tho most useful and instructive vet held under the territorial system. The. men have worked well, the discipline has been excellent, tvnd the general standard of work hag been very high.- ; The West Coast half battalion of the 13th Regiment, w'hich left this morning, has arrived at -Springfield, t ■ "