Evening star., 1934-01-07

board were issued last week. Under the
plans outlined the personnel first win
be inspected, followed by Infantry drill
and the manual Of arms, and emergency
drills. On conclusion Of al drills, tia
men viii be sent 10 their reSpectlvs
divisions and written examination
questions will be given by the board 10
rated and non-rated men picked ct
random. These examinations will be
based on Navy training courses. The
time allowed for examinations win be
80 minutes. During the written ex-
aminations. few men will be selected
by the board for frst aid examination.
The remainder will be sent to their
class room instruction, including knot
ting and splicing, deck seananship,
engineering, signal, and special classes;
and, under the guidance Of instructors,
each class will conduct the usual rou-
tine instruction. Some Of the engineers
and artificers designated by the board
will be required 10 demonstrate prac-
teal work.
Files. records, deck log and publiea-
tons should be open TO the inspection
OF the board, the orders continue In
addition 10 all the data submitted TO
the board on last years inspeetion. .
list OF the names Of men who would
be used to I'LL all the ratings necessary
for mobilization viii be submitted TO
the board.
It is pointed out that the standing Of
each division for the year depends
primarily on this inspection. In this
connection, It was said, 1t Is desired
TO point out that the inspection board
assigns a mark for each Of the items
specified, the majority of which pres
ence at the inspection and knowledge
Of duties influence.
Under general appearance, the fol-
lowing items are listed for scrutiny:
Uniforms, including hats, must be clean
and free Of spots. tears, etc. Watch
marks and tape should be clean and
properly applied TO the uniform,
trousers snugly tucked IN the legxinS,
chiefs tied.
Battle problem. IRE, collision and
abandon ship drills: Proceed 10 an
drills on the double with no noise, talk
ing or under any other conditions
which might lead TO confusion. If de-
tailed to make reports, the men are In
structed to make them promptly.
knowledge OF manual Of arms: when
in ranks stand at attention. In exc
Execute commands smartly and with q
snap. There should be no noise IN
executing this drill.
Class room instruction: Some OF
the deck force will be asked to demon
strate their ability to tie knots and
make sphces. Practice this at home,
the order directs. Questions on deck
seamanship also will be asked. Study
training course on this. Engineers
will be selected at random 10 demon
strate their ability In their ratings by
bench and lathe work and 10 explain
the operation Of certain machinery In
their armory.
First aid: Be familiar with the vari-
Gus types Of burns and the treatment
for them; electrical shock and its
treatment; rssuscitation of the appar-
emily drowned and types Of fractures
Men also win be called upon 20 ex-
plain how to prevent excessive bleed
ing.
Examination Of rated and non
rated men: They may be examined
by the board. Men have been in
structed to study the training courses
at home and be fully prepared to
answer all questions applicable TO thsh
respective ratings.
Quartermaster and signal force in
cluding strikers will be expected 10 be
familiar with communication tnStruc-
ton, especially emergency signals.
flags, and their meaning and proceed
ure. They are also expected TO be
adept IN blinker. semaphore and in the
preparation and meaning Of various
practical flag hoiStS.
A special dress rehearsal for the n
Spection will be held on February Y