A view from our camp. R.A.F. Hangars can be seen in the distance.]
SQUADRON COMPETITIONS.
The Squadron, by this time, had made great progress in its training. It
was, however, prevented from reaching that high state of efficiency which
is always aimed at--owing to the constant change in its _personnel_, which
was due to such numbers "going sick" to hospital.
A series of inter-sub-section competitions, however, was organised by the
Officer Commanding, which were spread over a few weeks and proved very
popular. The principal events were:--
"_Detachment Competition in Marching Order_"; points being given for
condition of animals and general turn-out--Won by No. 1 Detachment of
"E" Sub-section, under Lance-Corpl. Smith.
"_Limber Competition_"--Won by "D" Sub-section (Drivers Harris and
Collier, who also won a previous competition at Belah).
"_Action Competition_," under Sub-section Sergeants; points given for--
I. _Control_--(A) Drill; (B) Led Horses; (C) Fire Orders, etc.
II. _Time_--taken from command "Action" to when led horses move
back.
III. _Gun Handling, Concealment and Shooting_ (won by "D"
Sub-section, under Sergt.
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