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OCTOBER-1914.
Monthly Scheme of Instruction
for
1. DRILL. Drill
Regulations.
The National Guard of West Virginia.
(a) School of the Soldier (p21) to School of the Company (p45), cspecial attention to Bayonet exercises and the 1st & 2d. Sets of the Rifle Drill in Butt's Manual being given.
Butt's Manual.
(b) Drills to be restricted to Squad Units and conducted by the Non-Commissioned Officers under the personal super- vision of Company Officers.
(c) Company Commanders will divide and apportion drill hours according to the needs and with regard to the advancement of their men and will prepare and submit to this office without delay a tentative schedule of the time each drill day he proposes to devote to each of the drill exercises.
2. Instruction.
(a) Company Commanders will carefully post themselves in all matters pertaining to Company Records and the care of Government Property.
Drill Regulations.
(b) Definition (p7), Introduction (p9), Orders, Commands, Signals (p15), Patrols (p137) will be studied and fully explained to cach member of the companies.
Rules Land-warfare of Hague Conventions.
(c) All officers will review the Rules of Land Warfare, par- ticularly as set forth in the Hague and Geneva Con- ventions,-questions to be furnished from this office will be answered and returned on or about November 1st.
Note-"Rules of Land Warfare" have been requisitioned and if attainable will be issued on arrival-if not the Hague and Geneva Conventions as given in the Field Service Regulations will be used. Recent events have brought International Law into great prominence and as it affects civilians as well as soldiers it is put forward at this time with the hope that members of the National Guard will disseminate the vital points as widely as possible.
JOHN C. BOND, The Adjutant General.
Circular No.
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STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA
[W. VA.
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, Charleston, Nov. 28, 1914.
Circular
No. 7.
The following tables and instructions in regard thereto are published for the information and guidance of all concerned.
Organization commanders, in making requisition for quartermaster stores, will be governed by the schedule of sizes as indicated.
OLIVE-DRAB FLANNEL SHIRTS.
Sizes
Length from collar
seam at plait to
Breast, finished.
Waist. finished.
Seat, finished.
Length
from
yoke,
cuff.
Collar, when but-
Width of cuff, but-
Depth of cuff.
In.
In.
In.
In.
In.
In.
In.
In.
291%
43
41
43
32
15
91%
3
301%
45
43
45
32 1/2
15 1%
916
3
311%
47
45
47
55
16
10
49
47
49
34
17
10
3312
51
50
51
35
18
101%
?
OLIVE-DRAB OVERCOATS.
Breast
Waist
Length
Sleeve Length
Collar at Bottom
1
regular
34
30
48
311%
161%
11%
long.
34
30
51
321%
161%
regular
36
32
49 1%
321/2
171%
215
long.
36
32 |
521%
33 1%
171%
3
regular
38
34
5012
3314
18%
316
long
38
34
531%
341%
181%
4
regular
40
36
5115
34
19
41%
long
40
36
541%
35
19
5
regular
521%
34%
191%
6
regular
14
42
54
35
20
BREECHES-OLIVE-DRAB WOOL AND OLIVE-DRAB COTTON, SERVICE, FOOT AND MOUNTED.
No.
Waist
Inseam
Calf
No.
Waist
Inseam
Calf
Inches
Inches
Inches
Inches
Inches
Inches
30
26
121%
17
35
25
14
30
121%
18
35
27
14
31
25
12 5g
19
25
29
141/8
4
31
12 344
20
36
26
1414
5
31
29
12341
21
36
28
1414
6
52
26
12 34
22
36
14
7
52
28
13
24
37
29
141/4
0
25
131%
10
22
27
13%
32
42
28
1514
11
12
31
41
27
15
13
34
26
1334 21
38
28
141%
14
34
28
1355
28
38
30
145g
15
34
30
13 341
29
29
27
14 34
16
34
32
14
26
26
141%
of sleeve
center of
including
toned.
toned.
34
54
53
54
35
19
101%
141%
S
30
13
37
31
1414
29
13%
30
40
28
15
31
131%
40
27
bottom.
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COATS-OLIVE-DRAB WOOL AND OLIVE-DRAB COTTON
Sizes
Breast
Waist
Length
Lenth of Sleeve
Collar at Bottom
1
regular
33
29
26
29 34
15
regular.
34
30
2616
3014
15 14
regular
35
31
26 34
3034
15 34
31%
regular.
35
30
27 34
32
151%
4
regular
36
52
27 1/4
31 14
1614
41/4
stout
36
34
2634
31
1612
41%
long.
36
31
281/4
321%
16
5
regular
37
27 34
31 34
16 34
514
stout
37
35
2714
31
17
51%
long
37
32
28 34
33
16%
6
regular
38
34
2814
3214
1714
614
stout
38
36
2734
31 34
171%
612 long.
38
33
2914
3312
17
7
regular
40
36
2911
32 34
1734
71%
stout.
40
38
281/4
32
18
71%
long.
40)
35
3014
34
171%
8
regular
1442
39
29 3%
33
181%
8
regular.
42
39
29 34 |
33
181%
Ilats, service :
Sizes, 634, 67/8. 7. 71/5, 714, 73/8. 71/2.
CANVAS LEGGINGS.
Sizes
1
2
3
4
5
Height of front alongside inside stitching.
1034
11
11 14
11 14
11 1%
Height of back along seam.
1034
11
11 14
1114
111%
Width around calf.
14
15
151%
16
17
Width around ankle, over bottom grommet.
10
101%
11
111%
12
/4
74
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SHOES, NEW PATTERN, SPECIFICATION NO. 1155. (Inside measurement.)
Sizes
5
5 1-2
6
6 1-2
7 1-2
8
8 1-2
9
9 1-2
10
10 1-2
11
11 1-2
12
Ball.
7 5- 8
7 3- 4
7 7- 8
8
8 1- 8
8 1- 4
8 3- 8
Waist.
7 13-16
7 15-16
8 1-16
8 3-16
8 5-16
8 7- 6
8 9-16
8 1- 2 8 11-16
8 5- 8 8 13-16 9 1- 8
9 1- 4
9 3- 8
9 1- 2
9
5- 8
9 7- 8
10
Length
10
10 1- 6 10 1- 3
10 1- 2
10 2- 3
10 5- 6
11
11 1- 6 11 1- 3 11 1- 2 11 2- 3
Ball
7 7-8
8
8 1- 8
8 1- 4
8 3-8
8 1- 2
8 5- 8
8 3- 4
8 7- 8
9
9 1- 8
9 1- 4
9 3- 8
9 1- 2
9 5- 8
Waist:
8 1-16!
3-16
8 5-16
8 7-16
8 9-16
8 11-16
8 13-16
8 15-16
1-16
9 1-16
9 7-16
9 9-16
9
9-16
9 11-16
9 13-16
Instep
8 1- 2
8 5- 8
8 3- 4
8 7- 8
9
9 1- S
9 1- 4
9 3- 8
9 1- 2
9 5- 8
9 3- 4
9 7- S
10
10 1- 8| 10 1- 4
Length.
10
10 1- 6 10 1- 3 10 1- 2 10 2- 3 10 5- 6 11
11 1- 6
11 1-3
11 1- 211 2- 3
11 5- 6 12
9 1- 6| 12 1- 3
Ball
8 1- 8
8 1- 4
8 3- 8
8 1- 2
8 5- 8
8 3- 4
8 7- 8
9
9 1- 4
9 3- 8
91 -- 2 9 11-16
9 5- 8 9 13-16
9 3- 4
9 7-8
Waist.
8 5-16
8 7-16
8 9-16
8 11-16 8 13-16
8 15-16
9 1-16
9 3-16
9 5- 8
9 3- 4
9 7- 8|10
Length
10
10 1- 6
10 1- 3
10 1- 2
10 2- 3
11
11 1- 6
11 1- 3 11 1- 2 |11 2- 3
11 5- 6 12
12 1- 6 12 1- 3
Ball
8 3-8
8 5- 8
8 7- 8
9
9 1- 8
9 1- 4
9 3- 8
9 1- 2
9 3- 4
10
10 1- 8
Waist .
8 9-16
9
9 1- 8
9 1- 4
10 1- 3
10 1- 2 10 2- 3
10 5- 6
11
11 1- 6
1- 3
11 1- 2 |11 2- 3 |11 5- 9
12
12 1- 6 12 1- 3
Ball
8 5- 8 8 13-16
8 3- 4 8 15-16
1-16
9 3-16
9 5-16
9 7-16
9 9-16
9 1- 2 9 11-16
9 5- 8 9 13-16
9 3- 4
9 7- 8 10
10 1- 8
10 1- 4 10 3- 8
E ....
Waist.
10 5-1610 7-16 10 9-16
Instep
9 1- 4
9 3- 8
9 1- 2
9 5- 8
9 3- 4
9 7- 8 |10
10 1- 8 |10 1- 4 10 3- 8 |10 1- 2 10 5- 8 10 3- 4 10 7- 8|11
Length
10
10 1- 6 10 1- 3
10 1- 2 10 2- 3
10 5- 8 11
11 1- 6
11 1- 3 | 11 1- 2 11 2- 3 11 5- 6 12
12 1- 6:12 1- 3
Ball
8 7-8
99
9 1- 8
9 1- 4
9 3- 8
9 1- 2
2 EE. .
Waist.
9 1-16
9 5-16
9 7-16 9 9-16
9 11-16
Instep
9 1- 2
9 3- 4
9 7- 8|10
11 1- 8 11 1- 4
Length
10
10 1- 6 10 1- 3
10 1- 2 10 2- 3 10 5- 6 11
11 1- 6 11 1- 3 11 1- 2 11 2- 3 |11 5- 6 12
12 1- 6 12 1- 3
8 1- 4
8 3- 8
8 1- 2
8 5- 8
8 3- 4
8
7- 8
8 7- 8
9
8 3- 4 8 15-16
9 1-16
9
3-16
9 7-16
9
9-16
Instep
|11 5- 6 12
12 1- 6
12 1- 3
B
C .....
Instep
8 3- 4
8 7- 8
9
9 1- 2
9 1- 4
9 3- 8 10 5- 6
9 3-16
9 5-16
9 7-16
9
9-16
9 13-16
10
1-1610 3-16[ 10 5-16
1- 2 10 5- 8 10 3- 4
Length
10
10 1- 6
8 7- 8
9
9 1- 8
9 1- 4
9 3- 8
9 1- 8 9 5-16
9 7-16
9 9-16
9 5- 8 9 11-16
9 7- 8 |10 9 15-16
8 13-16
8 15-16
9 1-16
9 3- 8
9 1- 2
9 5- S
9 3- 4
9 7- 8
10 11
9 3- 4 9 7- 8 10 9 15-16 10 1-16 |10
10 1- 8 10 1- 4 10 3- 8
10 1- 2 10 5- 8
[W. VA.
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA
The Adjutant General. JOHN C. BOND,
Widths.
8 7- 8
9
9 1- 8 9 5-16
9 1- 4
9 3- 8
A
9 15-16 10 1-16
9 1- 2
10 1- 8 |10 1- 4 10 3- 8 |10 1- 2
D. . .
Instep
10 1- 8 |10 1- 4 10 3- 8|10
9 15-16 10 1-16 10 3-16
3-16 10 5-16 10 7-16 10 9-16 10 11-16 10 13-16
9 5- 8 9 13-16
10 1- 8 10 1- 4 10 3- 8 10 1- 2 10 5- 8 10 3- 4 10 7- 8 11
9 3-16 9 5- 8
8 1- 2 8 11-16
8
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REPORT OF ADJUTANT GENERAL
1916.]
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, Charleston, Dec. 1, 1914.
Circular
No. S.
1. The following scheme of instruction has been prepared for the West Virginia National Guard for December, 1914, by Major William Wallace, U. S. A., Inspector- Instructor, and all concerned will be governed accordingly :
DECEMBER-1914.
Monthly Scheme of Instruction
for
The National Guard of West Virginia.
1. Drill. (a) School of the Company .- (page 45 to 67). Bayonet Exercises and the 1st. & 2nd. Sets. Rifle Drill. Butt's Manual to be continued.
(b) Lieutenants and Sergeant will be given ample opportunity to become pro- ficient in drilling their companies.
(c) Company Commanders will submit to this office a tentative schedule of their proposed month's work.
Il. Instruction I. D. R. (a) COMBAT-from Introduction (p. 91) to Deployment (p. 105) and Intrenchments (p. 131-p. 135) will be studied and explained to entire company.
(b) ROAD SKETCHING-construction and use of Seales by all officers. (Note. The principles being the same, any text book on topography or map making can be used to prepare answers to questions which will be submitted by this office about January 1st.)
(c) As far as practicable Majors will supervise the drills and instruction of the companies of their battalions.
2. Owing to the fact that copies of "Rules of Land Warfare" were not re- ceived in time for distribution in October the scheme of instruction for that month was extended to the first of the present month. Questions based on "Rules of Land Warfare" are being prepared and will be submitted for answers in the near future.
JOHN C. BOND, The Adjutant General.
CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL
WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD
RULES OF LAND WARFARE.
1. Lawful belligerents must fulfill what four conditions ?.. (30)
2. What condition of affairs authorizes a "Levee en masse?" and In such a "Levee" who are not entitled to be treated as prisoners of war .. (38)
(36)
3. Are citizens of a country occupied by an enemy permitted to rise in resistance of such enemy? What penalty attaches ?
(39)
4. What questions must a prisoner of war answer truthfully ?.... (57)
5. A prisoner of war is entitled to what consideration as regards board. lodging. clothing? What services may be exacted of them ?
6. Is a prisoner of war who has escaped and joined his own forces or got beyond the territory occupied by the enemy, liable to pun- isbment for his escape upon recapture ?
(63 & 5)
(80)
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7. Military Necessity does not warrant what ?. (13)
S. What should a commander do when compelled to abandon his sick and wounded ?. . (105)
What should be done in regard to a battle field by a victor ?... (111)
9. What treatment is accorded the personnel employed exclusively in sanitary work, and Chaplains falling into the bands of the enemies ? (139)
10. What penalty is prescribed for killing or maiming a prisoner who has laid down his arms and surrendered at discretion ? (181)
11. Name several prohibited projectiles. (185)
12. What two flags are distinctly prohibited from being used in bad faith ?
(195 & 8)
13. Is a spy rejoining his army and afterwards captured by the enemy liable to punishment for his former acts of espionage ?. (209)
14. The bombardment of what places is prohibited ?. (212)
15. Do the Hague Rules prohibit the throwing of authorized projectiles from balloons ?. (215)
16. What is the usual method of communication between belligerents ?
(234)
(255)
17. After signing a capitulation, can a commander injure bis stores ? 18. In occupied territory what is the duty of the occupant in regard to the honor and rights of families, the lives and religious convic- tions of the inhabitants ?
What are the reciprocal obligations of inhabitants ?
(314 & 16)
19. On whose authority only can be issued (a) Requisitions ; (b) Con- tributions in occupied territory ?
(345 & 51)
20. Give penalty for pillaging enemy's private property ?. (340)
21. When are collective punishments of inhabitants of occupied territory authorized ?. (354)
22. War Rebels are what and how dealt with ?.
(370)
23. When is retaliation resorted to ?.
(381)
24. Define Neutrality ? (388)
25. What is the duty of a neutral in regard to (a) Permitting belligerents to move their forces across its territory ?.. (396)
(b) Belligerent recruiting agencies in its territory ?. (396)
(c) Wireless stations erected or used discriminatingly by belligerents ? (409)
26. Should an officer on a neutral's active list be permitted to join the forces of a belligerent ?. (402)
27. What course does a neutral adopt towards belligerents per- mitted to come within its territory ?. (412)
25. What are the obligations of a neutral in the occupied territory of a belligerent power? (426)
29. By what act especially does a neutral forfeit his rights of neutrality ?
(429)
30. On the declaration of war between two foreign nations what is obligatory upon neutral governments ?.
Note-Answers to the above questions are to be forwarded to Major William Walace, Adjutant General's office, Charleston. W. Va., not later than January 1, 1915.
(Cire. No. 8 is the last of the series for 1914.) STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, Charleston, January 2, 1915.
Circ. No. 1.
*
* * *
Correspondence Course-West Virginia National Guard. * *
Road Sketching :- Scales.
1. What is meant by the term-Representative Fraction ?
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2. Give the R. F. of a scale reading 5 inches to the mile?
3. What is a Graphical Scale ?
4. Construct a Scale reading 30 inch paces-4 inches cqual to 1 mile ? solution concisely and show the method of dividing into equal parts.
State
5. A map has a graphical scale on which 1.5" reads 500-36" strides.
1. What is the R. F. of the map ?
2. Ilow many miles are represented by 1" ?
6. Draw a road with R. F. 1-21120. Represent ou it the space a regiment 970 yards long would occupy ?
State the relative space that would have been occupied if the R. F. had been first; 1-63360; Second ; 1-5280?
7. The regiment is marching at the rate of 80 yards per minute. Represent its location 20 minutes later on the same road ?
S. Marching at the above rate how long will it take the regiment to cover 4 inches of road on the map ?
9. Show in a five inch square the outline of the area a regiment of infantry would occupy on a 3" map. (Consult F. S. R .- page 174.)
10. Trotting at 220 yards per minute, cavalry will require what time to cover 15 inches on a map whose R. F. is 1-63360 ?
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE,
Charleston.
February 1915. Monthly Scheme of Instruction for WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD Prepared by MAJOR WILLIAM WALLACE Infantry, U. S. A. Inspector-Instructor West Virginia National Guard.
1. Drill (a) Review Schools of Soldier, Squad and Company.
(b) Officers and all Noncommissioned Officers will not only be required to give commands properly, but also to be able to explain to their proper commands, the execution of close order and extended order movements.
II. Instruction (a). Before advancing to Map Problems and higher tactical studies, it is absolutely essential to have every member of any military organiza- tion well grounded and proficient in drill and in Drill Regulations. To this end, the month of February will be devoted to the study of the Drill Regulations, up to and including "The Brigade." (Page 89.) An examination will be held and the questions issued about the first of March.
(b) Field Officers will render what aid they can in bringing the units of their organizations to a creditable degree of efficiency in the simple drill evolutions.
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, March 1, 1915.
Circular No. 1-a.
MANUAL OF THE PISTOL.
1. The following Manual of the Pistol, published in the Cavalry Service Regu- lations United States Army, 1914, is prescribed for such portions of the Organized Militia as are armed with the pistol :
125. The instruction under this head is first given on foot.
The recruit is first made familiar with the mechanism of the pistol, the names of the principal parts, and the method of cleaning, assembling, and operating it.
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When a lanyard is used, the snaps are attached to the but of the pistol and the magazine; the sliding loop is passed over the head and drawn snug against the right armpit. The lanyard should then be of just such length that the arm can be extended without constraint.
126. The pistol being in the holster. to raise pistol ;
1 RAISE, 2. PISTOL.
At the command RAISE, unbutton the flap of the holster with the right hand and grasp the stock, baek of hand outward.
At the command PISTOL, draw the pistol from the holster, reverse it, muzzle up, the hand holding the stock with the thumb and last three fingers ; fore- finger outside of the guard: barrel to the rear and inclined to the front at an angle of about 30 degrees ; hand as high as the neck and 6 inches in front of the point of the right shoulder. This is the position of Raise Pistol. When dismounted, with intervals, carry the right foot about 24 inches to the right and place the lett hand in the position of the bridle hand.
127. 1. INSPECTION, 2. PISTOL.
Execute Raise Pistol if not in that position. Lower the pistol under the left hand, retaining the grasp of the right hand ; pistol pointing to the left front and downward : with the left hand, back up, pull back the slide until the slide stop is engaged, and resume Raise Pistol. If there be no magazine in the pistol. it will be necessary to engage the slide stop with the right thumb. If dismounted, the left hand is raised to the position of the bridle hand while manipulating the mechanism.
128. RETURN. 2. PISTOL.
Being at Raise Pistol, lower the pistol and raise the flap of the holster with the right thumb ; insert the pistol in the holster and push it down ; button the flap with the right band. If the pistol be loaded, and not at "safe" engage the safety lock with the right thumb at the command RETURN.
Being at Inspection Pistol, lower the pistol as in executing Inspection Pistol and with the left thumb release the magazine catch, slightly disengage the empty magazine and the slide stop (to release the slide) ; engage the magazine, lower the hammer gently, and return the pistol as previously explained.
129. LOAD.
Being at Raise Pistol lower the pistol as in executing Inspection Pistol and release the magazine catch ; pass the pistol into the left hand, back down, and with the right hand remove the empty magazine and insert a loaded one ; pass the pistol into the right hand ; draw back the slide and release it to insert a cartridge into the chamber ; engage the safety lock and resume Raise Pistol.
If it be desired to insert a loaded Magazine but not to load the pistol, the command is INSERT MAGAZINE. Executed as prescribed for Load except that slide is not drawn back.
The recruits are first taught the motions of loading and firing without using cartridges. Loading and pointing practice should be given mounted, at all gaits.
No cartridges will be used, except when indicated in the first command, thus : 1, WITH BALL CARTRIDGES. 2. LOAD.
130. UNLOAD.
Executed as in Load. The magazine is slightly disengaged and the slide drawn back in order to eject the cartridge from the chamber, the magazine again engaged, and Raise Pistol resumed.
131. WITHDRAW MAGAZINE.
Executed as in Load, except that no magazine is inserted, and the slide is not drawn back.
132. Before dismissing the squad, pistols will be unloaded and magazines with- drawn, in order to prevent loaded or partially loaded magazines being left in the pistol.
FIRINGS.
133. Being at raise pistol :
At the command FIRE, thrust and point the pistol at the object, arm nearly or quite extended, keeping the eyes on the object and fire; resume the raise pistol.
1. AT (such object), 2. FIRE.
At the first command push down the safety loek, or cock the pistol and
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direct the eyes toward the object, turning the head and shoulders in that direction. To fire again at the same object : 1. SQUAD, 2. FIRE. 134. The pistol being in the holster :
1. AT (such object), 2. FIRE.
At the first command, direct the eyes and turn the head and shoulders to- ward the objeet.
At the command fire, quickly draw the pistol from the holster, point it at the object, push down the safety lock and fire.
135. An almost imperceptible pause may be allowed between the thrusting and firing in which to correctly point the pistol. Deliberate aiming, however, should not be encouraged. After firing without cartridges, pause an instant to see if the pistol is correctly pointed, to get the personal error.
The instructor must take into account individual peculiarities in order to secure the best results in firing ; in such cases departure from the text is per- missible.
When mounted, lean slightly bearing on the stirrups ; in firing to the front, lean well to the right and slightly forward, to avoid burning or frightening the horse.
TO FIRE AT WILL.
136. FIRE AT WILL. 2. AT (such object), 3. COMMENCE FIRING, 4, CEASE FIRING.
The trooper fires as rapidly as is consistent with careful pointing at each shot.
At the command Cease Firing, the firing will stop and the men resume the Raise Pistol.
Firing practice will be conducted on the principles explained in the Small- Arms Firing Manual.
JOHN C. BOND, The Adjutant General.
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, Charleston, March 31, 1915.
Circular
No. 2.
EXAMINATION IN INFANTRY DRILL REGULATIONS.
PART I.
1. Give the following measurements :-
(a) Depth of man,
(b) Distance between ranks,
(c) Interval between men in ranks.
(d) Front of a man,
( e) Front of a squad,
(f) Front of a six squad company.
2. What is the difference between Field and Combat Exercises ?
3. The regiment is in line for parade :-
Whose commands do the companies obey ?
4. Explain "1. In place. 2. Halt."
5. Define-Line of Companies.
6. Full Distance means what?
7. Name the bugle calls which may be used on the battle field. By whom
are they authorized ?
S. Company deployed :-
Describe Captain's signals to execute "1. By squad from the right. 2. Rush."
9. Give length and cadence of the three steps used in marching.
10. Name two movements that can not be executed in double time.
10. When is the "Cut-Off" turned "On."
12. In coming to the Order Arms what is expressly forbidden ?
13. Describe-"1. Inspection. 2. Arms."
14. Marching Right Oblique at half step :-
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Give command for continuing the oblique in full step.
15. Describe "1. Squads right. 2. March."
How many steps must No. 4, rear rank, take to come in line with No. 1, rear rank.
16. State difference between the moring and fired pivot.
17. Describe deployment of a squad as skirmishers.
18. In the command "1. Simulate. 2. Load," rear rank does what ?
19. What is the difference between Suspend Firing and Ceasc Firing?
20. (a) What position is taken by the First Sergeant in forming company. (b) When and where does the Captain take his position ?
21. In a deployed company give positions of Captain, Lieutenants, First Ser- geant, and Musicians.
22. In column of squads the ranks guide to which side ?"
23. Explain movement of rear rank at the command "1. Company right. March."
2.
24. Company in column of squads :-
In the following cases what does the leading squad do at the command
"1. Right front into line. 2. March.'
(a) If halted.
(b) If halted .- and double time be added to the command,
(c) If marching,
((1) If marching in double time.
25. Where is the guide in a deployed line if no guide has been announced ?
26. Company in column of squads at a halt :-
Command "1. As skirmishers, guide center. 2. March." Explain movements of squads.
27. In what way does the execution of "1. Assemble. 2. March," differ when the company is
(a) In line of skirmishers,
(b) In line of squad columns.
28. Is a double column of files used in either Squad or Platoon Columns?
29. When is it advisable to advance in a succession of thin lines?
30. Describe the signals a Captain uses in rushing his right platoon. Explain all the First Lieutenant does on receiving this order.
31. As regards firing iu a deployed company what are the duties of (a) Company commander. (b) Of platoon commanders.
32. How are ranges classified ?
33. Give the classes of firing.
34. What is implied by "Fire Discipline ?"
35. In battalion give measurements between companies in the following :-
(a) In line.
(b) In column.
(c) In close line. (d) In close column.
36. Battalion being in linc, in line of companies, in column of companies, and in column of squads :-
Give command for closing in mass and explain briefly the execution from each formation.
37. In disposing of his battalion for attaek, what items does a Major's order cover ?
38. Why should fire be withheld as long as possible by attacking troops ?
39. Who gives the command to a firing line to fix bayonets and how is it executed ?
40. In an attack what is absolutely essential to be gained to assure the success of attackers ?
Answers to the above questions will be mailed to Major William Wallace, Charleston, W. Va., not later than April 15th, 1915, by all commissioned officers of the West Virginia National Guard.
JOHN C. BOND. The Adjutant General.
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STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, Charleston, April 15, 1915.
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RESOLUTIONS IN SUPPORT OF WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD.
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