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# Regulation

27.

Regulation

29.

# THE FOURTH SCHEDULE

## UNIFORM TO BE PROVIDED AND KEPT BY OFFICERS

### ARTICLES

No. REMARKS 1 Helmet and Fittings, White and Khaki Cloth Field Service Cap Forage Cap 1 suit Serge Frock and Trousers 2 suits Khaki Drill Frock and Trouser 1 Great Coat 1 Cape 2 pairs Puttees 1 Summer Mess Suit 1 pair Lace Overalls Shoulder Badges Badges of rank, Buttons, and Sword 1 set Sword Knots 2 Waist Belt and Stings 1 Cross Belt and Pouch 1 set Sam Browne Equipment White and Khaki Puggaree

N.B.-Officers of a Machine Gun or Infantry Company will not keep White Helmet, or Forage Cap.

# THE FIFTH SCHEDULE

## PRACTICE AMMUNITION

### PART I

## SMALL ARM AMMUNITION

ROUNDS REMARKS Ball 20 Per each efficient-to be expended under the orders of the Commandant. Blank 20 For each efficient for match shooting. 10 For each efficient to enable Commandant to supply ammunition at a reduced rate. 5 50 Per each effective Gun-to be expended under the orders of the Commandant.

# THE SIXTH SCHEDULE

## CONDITIONS OF EFFICIENCY

### PART I

## FOR VOLUNTEER

A Volunteer, in order to be reckoned as an "efficient" under Regulation 30, must be present at the Annual Inspection of the Corps unless enrolled subsequently to the date of Inspection or absent on leave specially granted by the Commandant, or through sickness duly certified, and must obtain a certificate of efficiency according to the following form, except that, in the case of a member of the Infantry or Engineer Company, reference to gun drill, etc., shall be omitted:--

### FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF EFFICIENCY

I hereby certify-

(1.) That A. B., No. of the Muster Roll of the was duly enrolled in the of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps on the day of 1 and is actually a member of the Corps on this date.

(2.) That he attended during the twelve months ending on the day of 1 the number of drills as shown below, ordered by the Commandant; each of such drills being of not less than one hour's duration.

(3.) That he possesses a competent knowledge of squad and company drill, the manual and firing exercises, and (except Infantry and Engineer Companies) gun drill.

(4.) That he attended (except Infantry and Engineer Companies) the gun practice of his Battery [or Company] and possesses a competent knowledge of the general duties of a gunner.

(5.) That he was present at [or absent from stating circumstances] the last Annual Inspection of the Corps.

HEAD QUARTERS, HONGKONG, April, 1

(Signed) Lieut.-Colonel, Commandant.

### PART II

## GUN AMMUNITION

GUN ROUNDS REMARKS Charges Projectiles. (Service) Q. F. or other Gun 70 Per Battery to be expended under the orders of the Commandant. 7 pr. or other Gun 150 Do. 150 50 For instructional purposes.

### PART II

## FIELD BATTERY

### NUMBER OF DRILLS

Squad Company Gun Drills Musketry and Gun Practice Inspection Total Recruit and Trained Volunteer, 1st and 2nd year's service 10 40 Trained Volunteer, 3rd and subsequent year's service 6 9 15

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30,

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# Regulation 27. Regulation 29. # THE FOURTH SCHEDULE ## UNIFORM TO BE PROVIDED AND KEPT BY OFFICERS ### ARTICLES No. REMARKS 1 Helmet and Fittings, White and Khaki Cloth Field Service Cap Forage Cap 1 suit Serge Frock and Trousers 2 suits Khaki Drill Frock and Trouser 1 Great Coat 1 Cape 2 pairs Puttees 1 Summer Mess Suit 1 pair Lace Overalls Shoulder Badges Badges of rank, Buttons, and Sword 1 set Sword Knots 2 Waist Belt and Stings 1 Cross Belt and Pouch 1 set Sam Browne Equipment White and Khaki Puggaree N.B.-Officers of a Machine Gun or Infantry Company will not keep White Helmet, or Forage Cap. # THE FIFTH SCHEDULE ## PRACTICE AMMUNITION ### PART I ## SMALL ARM AMMUNITION ROUNDS REMARKS Ball 20 Per each efficient-to be expended under the orders of the Commandant. Blank 20 For each efficient for match shooting. 10 For each efficient to enable Commandant to supply ammunition at a reduced rate. 5 50 Per each effective Gun-to be expended under the orders of the Commandant. # THE SIXTH SCHEDULE ## CONDITIONS OF EFFICIENCY ### PART I ## FOR VOLUNTEER A Volunteer, in order to be reckoned as an "efficient" under Regulation 30, must be present at the Annual Inspection of the Corps unless enrolled subsequently to the date of Inspection or absent on leave specially granted by the Commandant, or through sickness duly certified, and must obtain a certificate of efficiency according to the following form, except that, in the case of a member of the Infantry or Engineer Company, reference to gun drill, etc., shall be omitted:-- ### FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF EFFICIENCY I hereby certify- (1.) That A. B., No. of the Muster Roll of the was duly enrolled in the of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps on the day of 1 and is actually a member of the Corps on this date. (2.) That he attended during the twelve months ending on the day of 1 the number of drills as shown below, ordered by the Commandant; each of such drills being of not less than one hour's duration. (3.) That he possesses a competent knowledge of squad and company drill, the manual and firing exercises, and (except Infantry and Engineer Companies) gun drill. (4.) That he attended (except Infantry and Engineer Companies) the gun practice of his Battery [or Company] and possesses a competent knowledge of the general duties of a gunner. (5.) That he was present at [or absent from stating circumstances] the last Annual Inspection of the Corps. HEAD QUARTERS, HONGKONG, April, 1 (Signed) Lieut.-Colonel, Commandant. ### PART II ## GUN AMMUNITION GUN ROUNDS REMARKS Charges Projectiles. (Service) Q. F. or other Gun 70 Per Battery to be expended under the orders of the Commandant. 7 pr. or other Gun 150 Do. 150 50 For instructional purposes. ### PART II ## FIELD BATTERY ### NUMBER OF DRILLS Squad Company Gun Drills Musketry and Gun Practice Inspection Total Recruit and Trained Volunteer, 1st and 2nd year's service 10 40 Trained Volunteer, 3rd and subsequent year's service 6 9 15 Regulation 30, 61
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Regulation 27. Regulation 29. THE FOURTH SCHEDULE. UNIFORM TO BE PROVIDED AND KFPT BY OFFICERS. ARTICLES. No. REMARKS. PART III. MACHINE GUN AMMUNITION. ROUNDS. Ball. Blank, REMARKS. Helmet and Fittings, White and Khaki Cloth Field Service Cap Forage Cap. 1 Serge Frock and Trousers. 1 suit. Khaki Drill Frock and Trouser 2 suits. Great Cont I Cape 1 Pattics..... 2 pairs Sumner Mess Suit. 1 Lace Overalls 1 pair. Shoulder Badges..... Badges of rauk, Buttons, and Sword iset. 1 Sword Knots 2 Waist Belt and Stings 1 Cross Belt and Pouch Sam Browne Equipment I set. White and Khaki Puggaree. 1,500 N.B.-Officers of a Machine Guu or Infantry Company will not keep White Helmet, or Forage Cap. THE FIFTH SCHEDULE, PRACTICE AMMUNITION. PART I SMALL ARM AMMUNITION. KOUNDS. Ball. Blank. 20 20 10 5 50 REMARKS. Per each efficient-to be ex- pended under the orders of the Commandant. For each efficient for match shooting. For each efficient to enable Commandant to supply ammonition at a reduced ratc. Per each effective Gun-to be expended under the orders of the Commandant. THE SIXTH SCHEDULE. CONDITIONS OF EFFICIENCY. PART I. FOR VOLUNTEER. A Volunteer, in order to be reckoned as an "efficient" under Regulation 30, must he present at the Annual In- spection of the Corps unless enrolled subsequently to the date of Inspection or absent ou leave specially granted by the Commandant, or through sickuess duly certified, and must obtain a certificate of efficiency according to the following form, except that, in the case of a member of the Infantry or Engineer Company, reference to gun drill, etc., shall be omitted:-- FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF EFFICIENCY. I hereby certify- (1.) That A. B., No. Muster Roll of the was duly enrolled in the of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps on the day of 1 and is actually a member of the Corps on this date. (2.) That he attended during the twelve months end- gay of ing on the 1 the number of drills as shown below, ordered by the Commandant; each of such drills being of not less than one hour's duration.. (3.) That he possesses a competent knowledge of squad and company drill, the manual and firing exercises, and (except Infantry and Engineer Companies) gun drill. (4.) That be attended (except Infantry and Engineer Companies) the gun practice of his Battery [or Company and possesses a competent knowledge of the general duties of a gonner. (5.) That he was present at [or absent from stating circumstances] the last Anonal Inspection of the Corps. HEAD QUARTERS, HONGKONG, April, 1 (Signed) Lieut.-Colonel, Commandant. GUN. PART II GUN AMMUNITION, ROUNDS. REMARKS. Charges Projectiles. (Service). Q. F. or other Gun. 70 70 Per Battery to be expended un- der the orders 7 pr. or 150 150 of the Commar- other Gun. Do. 50 dauf. purposes. For instructional PART II. FIELD BATTERY. NUMBER OF DRILLS. Squad, Company. Gun Drills Musketry, and and Gun Practice. Inspection. Total. Recruit and Trained Volan-} teer, 1st and 2nd year's service 10 40 30 Trained Volunteer, 3rd and 6 9 15 subsequent year's service į Regulation 30, 61
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Regulation

27.

Regulation

29.

THE FOURTH SCHEDULE.

UNIFORM TO BE PROVIDED AND KFPT BY OFFICERS.

ARTICLES.

No.

REMARKS.

PART III.

MACHINE GUN AMMUNITION.

ROUNDS.

Ball.

Blank,

REMARKS.

Helmet and Fittings, White and

Khaki

Cloth Field Service Cap

Forage Cap.

1

Serge Frock and Trousers.

1 suit.

Khaki Drill Frock and Trouser

2 suits.

Great Cont

I

Cape

1

Pattics.....

2 pairs

Sumner Mess Suit.

1

Lace Overalls

1 pair.

Shoulder Badges.....

Badges of rauk, Buttons, and

Sword

iset.

1

Sword Knots

2

Waist Belt and Stings

1

Cross Belt and Pouch

Sam Browne Equipment

I set.

White and Khaki Puggaree.

1,500

N.B.-Officers of a Machine Guu or Infantry Company will not keep White Helmet, or Forage Cap.

THE FIFTH SCHEDULE,

PRACTICE AMMUNITION.

PART I

SMALL ARM AMMUNITION.

KOUNDS.

Ball.

Blank.

20

20

10

5

50

REMARKS.

Per each efficient-to be ex-

pended under the orders of the Commandant.

For each efficient for match

shooting.

For each efficient to enable Commandant to supply ammonition at a reduced

ratc.

Per each effective Gun-to be expended under the orders of the Commandant.

THE SIXTH SCHEDULE.

CONDITIONS OF EFFICIENCY.

PART I.

FOR VOLUNTEER.

A Volunteer, in order to be reckoned as an "efficient" under Regulation 30, must he present at the Annual In- spection of the Corps unless enrolled subsequently to the date of Inspection or absent ou leave specially granted by the Commandant, or through sickuess duly certified, and must obtain a certificate of efficiency according to the following form, except that, in the case of a member of the Infantry or Engineer Company, reference to gun drill, etc., shall be omitted:--

FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF EFFICIENCY.

I hereby certify-

(1.) That A. B., No.

Muster Roll of the

was duly enrolled in the

of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps on the

day of

1 and is actually a member

of the Corps on this date.

(2.) That he attended during the twelve months end-

gay of ing on the

1 the number of drills as shown below, ordered by the Commandant; each of such drills being of not less than one hour's duration..

(3.) That he possesses a competent knowledge of squad and company drill, the manual and firing exercises, and (except Infantry and Engineer Companies) gun drill.

(4.) That be attended (except Infantry and Engineer Companies) the gun practice of his Battery [or Company and possesses a competent knowledge of the general duties of a gonner.

(5.) That he was present at [or absent from stating circumstances] the last Anonal Inspection of the Corps.

HEAD QUARTERS,

HONGKONG,

April, 1

(Signed) Lieut.-Colonel,

Commandant.

GUN.

PART II

GUN AMMUNITION,

ROUNDS.

REMARKS.

Charges

Projectiles. (Service).

Q. F. or other Gun.

70

70

Per Battery

to

be expended un-

der the orders

7 pr. or

150

150

of the Commar-

other Gun.

Do.

50

dauf.

purposes.

For instructional

PART II.

FIELD BATTERY.

NUMBER OF DRILLS.

Squad,

Company. Gun Drills Musketry,

and and Gun Practice. Inspection.

Total.

Recruit and Trained Volan-} teer, 1st and 2nd year's service

10

40

30

Trained Volunteer, 3rd and

6

9

15

subsequent year's service į

Regulation

30,

61

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