2.
Artillery Volunteers already in existence and without interfering in any way with that Corps.
2. That such Corps be called "The Machine Gun Volunteer Corps" and be armed with the Maxim Gun.
3. That the Corps be organised by Companies, half Companies or Divisions, and Sections or Sub-Divisions and that each Sub-Division be raised separately and consist of a Sergeant and twelve men.
4. That each man shall be armed with the Martini Henry Rifle & Bayonet or such other weapon as the Government may provide.
5. That each Section or Sub-division shall elect its Sergeant, and subject to the ratification of the Authorities, each Company or Division its Captain and Lieutenant.
6. That each Officer and man shall be provided with clothing, accoutrement, and equipment, the expense of which should be borne by the Government who should keep in store and supply necessary ammunition, clothing, equipage & stores.
7. That the uniform be green with black facings in Winter and white in Summer.
8. That each man shall be provided with helmet and forage cap, leggings, great coat, haversack and water bottle and with a working dress of the same colour as the uniform but without facings.
9. That two sections or sub-divisions constitute a half Company or Division under a Lieutenant and 2 half Companies or Divisions a Company under the Command of a Captain, with a minimum of 18 men and a maximum.
10. That an active and young Military Officer be appointed Commandant and Drill Instructors from the regular Service be appointed and paid by the Government.
11. That about 15 to 20 drills be required from each recruit on first joining and about 9 drills a year thereafter.
613 on proved.
H Action or and.
Qo or such other.
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2.
Artillery Volunteers already in existence and without interfering in any way with that Corps.
2. That such Corps be called "The Machine Gun Volunteer Corps" and be armed with the Maxim Gun.
3. That the Corps be organised by Companies, half Companies or Divisions, and Sections or Sub-Divisions and that each Sub-Division be raised separately and consist of a Sergeant and twelve men.
4. That each man shall be armed with the Martini Henry Rifle & Bayonet or such other weapon as the Government may provide.
5. That each Section or Sub-division shall elect its Sergeant, and subject to the ratification of the Authorities, each Company or Division its Captain and Lieutenant.
6. That each Officer and man shall be provided with clothing, accoutrement, and equipment, the expense of which should be borne by the Government who should keep in store and supply necessary ammunition, clothing, equipage & stores.
7. That the uniform be green with black facings in Winter and white in Summer.
8. That each man shall be provided with helmet and forage cap, leggings, great coat, haversack and water bottle and with a working dress of the same colour as the uniform but without facings.
9. That two sections or sub-divisions constitute a half Company or Division under a Lieutenant and 2 half Companies or Divisions a Company under the Command of a Captain, with a minimum of 18 men and a maximum.
10. That an active and young Military Officer be appointed Commandant and Drill Instructors from the regular Service be appointed and paid by the Government.
11. That about 15 to 20 drills be required from each recruit on first joining and about 9 drills a year thereafter.
613 on proved.
H Action or and.
Qo or such other.
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The final answer is:2.
Artillery Volunteers already in existence and without interfering in any way with that Corps.
2. That such Corps be called "The Machine Gun Volunteer Corps" and be armed with the Maxim Gun.
3. That the Corps be organised by Companies, half Companies or Divisions, and Sections or Sub-Divisions and that each Sub-Division be raised separately and consist of a Sergeant and twelve men.
4. That each man shall be armed with the Martini Henry Rifle & Bayonet or such other weapon as the Government may provide.
5. That each Section or Sub-division shall elect its Sergeant, and subject to the ratification of the Authorities, each Company or Division its Captain and Lieutenant.
6. That each Officer and man shall be provided with clothing, accoutrement, and equipment, the expense of which should be borne by the Government who should keep in store and supply necessary ammunition, clothing, equipage & stores.
7. That the uniform be green with black facings in Winter and white in Summer.
8. That each man shall be provided with helmet and forage cap, leggings, great coat, haversack and water bottle and with a working dress of the same colour as the uniform but without facings.
9. That two sections or sub-divisions constitute a half Company or Division under a Lieutenant and 2 half Companies or Divisions a Company under the Command of a Captain, with a minimum of 18 men and a maximum.
10. That an active and young Military Officer be appointed Commandant and Drill Instructors from the regular Service be appointed and paid by the Government.
11. That about 15 to 20 drills be required from each recruit on first joining and about 9 drills a year thereafter.
613 on proved.
H Action or and.
Qo or such other.
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