The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-07-03
HOLDS IT'S HIGH STANDING.
Major GarliuSton's Report Flatterins
to the Citadel.

Major GarliuSton's Report Flatterins
to the Citadel.
Major E. A. Darlington, Inspector
general U. S. A, has submitted the
following report as to the condition of
the Citadel from military standpoint:
CHARLESTON. S. c., June 5, 1896.
To The INSPECTOR General L. S. H.,
Washington, ID. c.:
SIR-I have the honor to submit the
following report of an inspection of
the military department of the South
Carolina Military Academy, made this
day.
First Lieutenant John M. Jenkins,
Ninth cavalry, is professor of military
science and tactics. Hc is exception
ally well adapted to the work. Lieut..
jenkins is commandant of cadets and
receives $400 per annum with quarters
from the academy.
Tho cadets are organized as a bat
talon OF three companies-no field
officers.
Number in school, 10S; number in
military department, 10S; present at
inspection, LOG, number in uniform,
log; absent 2; with leave, Q; present
and absent, 108.
The review in full dress was hand
somely and accurately executed; the
march past in quick and double time
was excellent; alignment and distances
preserved with rare precision.
The appearance and bearing of the
cadets ut inspection wero fine and
soldielry. The uniforms were clean and
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replaced; the equipments are service
able. The battalion drill in close and
extended order was very fine, showing
the most careful instruction in all the
details, from the school of the soldier
through the school of the battalion.
The cadet officers were prompt and
accurate, showing thorough familiarity
with their respective duties. This
battalion is proficient in the infantry
drill.
There has been no artillery instruc-
tion beyond instructing n detachment
sufficiently to fire salutes. There has
been no gallery or range practice.
The academy is within the city limits.
guard is maintained after the West
Point system. Practical instruction
with good results, has been given in
minor tactics, to include advance and
rear guards, outposts and attack and
defense of position. A company was
thrown out as advance guard for the
inspector.
During the year march of SO miles
was made, and an encampment main
tanned for two weeks.
The signal detachment sent with flag
q message Of seventeen words in seven
minutes. The heliograph could not be
used, rs the sun was not shining.
Five hours per week are allotted to
theoretical instruction. The second
class study the infantry drill regula-
tions and the guard manual.
The first class study Wagner's Securi-
ty and Information, Winthrop's Law
and Beach's Manual of Field Engi-
ncering.
The examination showed that the
cadets were well grounded in the sub
jects taught.
Five hours per week are given to
practical instruction, which includes
the infantry drill regulations, signal
ing and minor tactics.
There is an annual cncampment for
two wecks-the time being devoted to
practical instruction.
a graduate of good standing from
the academy is well qualified to assum.
the duties OF second lieutenant of
infantry.
The high standing mentioned in my
report OF last year ms been maintained,
nni nll connected with the institution
deserve much credit for the good work
accomplished.
Very respectfully,
T.. \. GARLlNGTOS,
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