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1. Map-reading and field-sketching— Marks. One paper on the subject-matter of Part I of the " Manual of Map-reading and Field-sketching " ... ... ... ... ... 500 :*.l/ 0.-Military law — ..-.:... One paper ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 250 (The use of " The Manual of Military Law " and " The King's Regulations " will be allowed for answering this paper. [N.B. —Annotated editions and MSS. of any kind, except amendments notified in Army Orders, are strictly prohibited.]) The following indicates the scope of the examination : The " Manual of Military Law "—Chapter I, 1-15; Chapter 111, 1-33; Chapter IV, 1-38; Chapter V; Chapter VI, 8-9, 12-18, 30-40, 46-49, 63-103; Chapter VII, 1-27; the Army Act, Part I: the Rules- of Procedure (omitting Field General Courts-martial). The " King's Regulations " —Paragraphs 431--599, 1909, 1916-1925. 6. Military administration and organization— One paper •■• ••■ ■•• ■■■ ■■■ - ••■ ■ 250 The following headings indicate the scope of the examination : (i.) A detailed knowledge for both peace and war of the administration, organization, equipment, establishment, terms of service, and pay of—A Cavalry regiment, or a brigade R.F.A., or a company R.G.A., or a field company R.E., or an Infantry battalion, (ii.) A general knowledge of the organization and administration of the British Army in the field, with special reference to the following headings : (a) Organization of formations and of units— e.g., divisions, brigades, headquarters, battalions, &c.; " (b) functions of the executive and of the component parts of the forces in the field; (c) general principles of the maintenance of the forces in the field; (d) provision and maintenance of personnel, supplies, stores, transport, remounts, medical service. (See " Field Service Regulations," Parts I and II; "War Establishments —Expeditionary Force.") (iii.) A general knowledge of " King's Regulations," Section 1. (B.) Practical Test. The practical test will consist of —(1) Questions on map-reading on the ground; (2) enlarging a. portion of the 4 in- or 1 in. to the mile ordnance map, and inserting relevant detail in connection with a tactical ideal. '*" '' ' - appendix iv. (See paragraph 9.) 1 certify that has been attached to the unit under my command from to ; that* during this period he has been instructed in drill, discipline and interior economy, musketry, semaphore signalling, and practical tactics (including Part IV, Infantry Training). He has been attentive to his duties, his conduct has been satisfactory, and he has, in my opinion, attained a sufficient, standard of efficiency. .. Station . Commanding. Date ■ [Note. —The above certificate is applicable in the case of a candidate who has been attached to an Infantry unit. In the case of a candidate attached to a Cavalry or Artillery unit, the wording of the certificate will be modified to suit the changed conditions —an equal standard of efficiency being certified to.] APPENDIX V. FIRST APPOINTMENTS TO LIKE REGIMENTS. The appointment of qualified candidates to particular regiments of the line will be made on the following principles : — 1. A candidate having a special family or territorial connection with a regiment may, when attending the examination in military subjects, apply, on a form which will be supplied to him, to be appointed to that regiment, and such consideration as can be afforded will be given to his application. I 2. If desirous of waiting for a particular regiment, he must state this when making application, but he must clearly understand that he will only be allowed to wait if his claim be a very strong one, and if the conditions at the time are such as to allow of this without detriment to the service. The period for which he will be allowed to wait will in no case exceed six months, but may be determined at any moment if the needs of the army so require. After a candidate has once been gazetted on first appointment, no application for a transfer will be entertained. '. 3. Candidates without special claims are at liberty to apply for particular regiments (not exceeding three in all), but will in no case be allowed to wait. 4. Where the claims of different candidates for the same regiment are evenly balanced the first consideration will be given to those highest on the list in their final examination. 5. First appointments are made strictly from the information contained in the forms filled in and signed by the candidate, and from the list giving his order of merit when qualifying for a commission. He is advised not to invoke the aid of outside influence, which answers no useful purpose.