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Cycles. The three new solos which arrived during the
period under review have proved invaluable for reconnaisance work
etc. by Section Communders during training and especially in
connection with the recent Combined Operations. Five mombers of the
Section own solo machines which they use solely for Volunteering
purposes.
Combinations. Four new Combinations were added to the
strength during the year, thus bringing our total number up to
twelve, two of these however are nine years old and are too prono
to breakdowns to be relied upon with any degree of certainty.
These 562 & 563 together with Nos. 576 & 577 have outlived their
usefulness and should be replaced at the earliest opportunity.
Kiding.
Classes were held during the summer and all ranks
are now able to take over either a solo or combination at a moments
notice.
Escorts. The Section has provided escorts on numerous
occasions to His Excellency the Governor during the period under
review.
G.O.C's Inspection & Combined Operations. The Section
turned out at full strength for these two functions, and in the
latter we carried out our role as ordered by Sector Commanders.
No.1 (M.G.) COMPANY.
Officer Commanding Captain H. Owen-Hughes.
Strength. The nominal strength of the Company as at 31st
March 1936 was 5 Officers and 39 Other Ranks, plus Unit Reserve of
5. The available strength at that date was 5 and 30.
year.
Attendance. on parade has been satisfactory throughout the
Schedule of Training. At the beginning of the autumn
training season, parades consisted of recapitulation of Elementary
Gun Drill, I.A., etc. followed by lectures on Gas and Respirator
drill which, in turn, were followed by E.G.D. and I.a. in Box
Respirators. This series of parades was both interesting and
instructive.
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