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132. In February, the Military Authorities kindly detailed one officer and a non-commissioned officer to train certain European and Indian members of the Force as Anti-Gas Instructors. Fifteen officers were so trained. Four Chinese Interpreters and eight non-commissioned officers of the Chinese Police were then trained as Instructors. The general training of the Force was then put in hand. Up to December 31st, 1936, the total number trained was as follows:-
European Police Indian Chinese Female Searchers Station 'Coolies Total 215 250 368 4 36 873133. The course of training is spread over four days. The first three days are occupied with instruction in characteristics and effects of Gases, respirators and their use, protective equipment, decontamination of clothing and allied matters. On the fourth day the candidates are tested by a European officer, and given practical demonstration in a Gas filled chamber.
The nature of War Gases and their effects is now included in all First Aid lectures to Police.
134. In future, instruction in Anti Gas drill will be included as part of the training at the Police Training School.
LIFE SAVING CLASSES.
135. Instructional classes in Life Saving were held during the Summer with successful results.
136. The Commodore again kindly granted facilities for practices and tests to be held off Stonecutters Island.
Contingents. RESULTS. Certificate & Bronze Medallion. Indian 12 Cantonese 1 Wei-hai-wei 4 Total.... 17+
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132. In February, the Military Authorities kindly detailed one officer and a non-commissioned officer to train certain European and Indian members of the Force as Anti-Gas Instructors. Fifteen officers were so trained. Four Chinese Interpreters and eight non-commissioned officers of the Chinese Police were then trained as Instructors. The general training of the Force was then put in hand. Up to December 31st, 1936, the total number trained was as follows:-
European Police
Indian
Chinese
>>
Female Searchers
Station 'Coolies
Total
215
250
368
4
36
873
133. The course of training is spread over four days. The first three days
days are occupied with instruction in characteristics and effects of Gases, respirators and their use, protective equipment, decontamination of clothing and allied matters. On the fourth day the candidates are tested by a European officer, and given practical demonstration in a Gas filled chamber.
The nature of War Gases and their effects is now included in all First Aid lectures to Police.
134. In future, instruction in Anti Gas drill will be included as part of the training at the Police Training School.
LIFE SAVING CLASSES.
135. Instructional classes in Life Saving were held during the Summer with successful results.
136. The Commodore again kindly granted facilities for practices and tests to be held off Stonecutters Island.
Contingents.
Indian
Cantonese
Wei-hai-wei
RESULTS.
Certificate & Bronze
Medallion.
12
1
4
Total....
17
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