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CHAPTER V (10).

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1 sentry over the Engine House and a double sentry between searchlights 5 and 6, below Albion.

(b.) 1 n.c.o. and 6 men below West Battery, furnishing a double sentry between

searchlights 8 and 9.

(c.) 1 n.c.o. and 6 men below West Battery, furnishing a double sentry between

searchlights 5, 6, and 7.

(d.) 1 n.c.o. and 3 men below Centurion, furnishing a double sentry at old position

of Centurion searchlight.

The O.C. infantry detachment will also furnish parties to assist in improving defences.

You will personally arrange with the O.C. R.A.M.C. details all such questions as increased accommodation for latrines, time and place for sick to be inspected (War Period).

You will arrange for night exercises to be carried out in conjunction with the O.C. R.E. and infantry providing them with a copy of the Artillery Scheme of Defence, Western Fire Command.

Indents should admit of sufficient chloride of lime being available for each post, also for sufficient extra signalling gear to complete to war requirements. Mosquito curtains and extra blankets for exposed positions should be issued.

(ii.) War Period.

19. Manning and Marching in Report.-The remainder of the manning details of the 1st reliefs will parade in marching order, blankets rolled will be carried, and water bottles filled; they will be marched off to their respective positions by their officers.

As soon as the Command is manned, the O.C. 87th Company will furnish a marching in report for the R.A. to the F.C. Similarly he will furnish a marching in report for infantry, R.E., and R.A.M.C. details when they have taken up their mobilization positions.

20. S.A.A. Rations, Baggage. Before marching off each man will be issued with 20 rounds s.a.a. by the Q.M.S. on parade, the remaining 40 rounds will be sent to the various batteries and distributed as required. Two days' rations will be carried by all ranks in haversacks. Men are allowed 20 lb. and officers 60 lb. of baggage.

21. Accommodation. You will arrange for the accommodation of R.A., R.E., infantry, and R.A.M.C. in accordance with the Table below, and all stores will be at once drawn from Ordnance as laid down in Chapter III, Table J (i), copies of issue vouchers being held by you.

B.C. Post 10-in., West

6-in., West

Central

S.LS. (Albion West)

Engine rooms

Directing Station

Infantry

R. A.M.C.

Movable armainent'

4-15-pr.

Infantry

Tents.

Barracks.

Remarks.

R.A.

R.E.

Infantry. R.A.M.C. R.A.

R.E.

|R.A.M.C.

2 T.

ST.

3 T.

:::::

6 T.

6 T.

6 T.

B.

:

B.

:::

B.

B.

H.K.S.B.

2 officers', 3 men's. 1 Chinese, 2 R.E.

1 officer's, 5 men's.

2 officers', 4 men's.

* Attached to O.C. Mainland Section at Eagle's Nest and Customs Pass.

22. Daily State.-You will furnish daily to the F.C. a state for all troops on the island.

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