THE MUSKETRY COURSE.
FOR THE TERRITORIALS.
A memorandum recently issued from headquarters states that the trained soldiers of the Territorial and Senior Cadets and all members of rifle clubs, will fire the musketry course as adopted by the Home authorities. "In field practices twenty rounds per man will be issued, provided that not less than twenty men carry out the practice. Where no suitable ground is available," states the communication, "simple practices can be carried, out on the local range. The free issue of ammunition for field practices will be granted on ,the application of the officer commanding the unit, and the Staff Officer to the Senior Cadets. For the present rifle clubs will not carry out field practices. With regard to musketry training for recruits twenty rounds is available for each recruit on the application of the Officer Commanding the unit, or the Staff Officer for the cadets, for, instructional practices."
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10433, 26 September 1911, Page 5
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152THE MUSKETRY COURSE. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10433, 26 September 1911, Page 5
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