C.C.F. Notes

EASTER TERM, 1954

The very first item of the term was to appoint a new C.S.M., and we wish to congratulate S.S.M. P. G. Taylor on his promotion.

The training programme in all Sections was typical of any Easter term, culminating with their respective examinations. The weather was very unco-operative and too much work had to be done indoors. However, it cleared before the end of term, and the sound of the Band on the last two parades gave us the feeling that the Summer was just ahead.

For the N.C.O.s released from the Recruits and other commitments, a course was organised at the Headquarters of The Yorkshire Hussars. The training has been most interesting and instructive, especially the firing from the tank with the .22 attachment. In fact, The Yorkshire Hussars have been most helpful to us this term. Early in February our own range had to be put out of use owing to some damage to the safety plates, and the Hussars very kindly put their own excellent range at our disposal. The repair to our own has taken rather longer than was expected, but we understand everything will be ready to start there again at the beginning of next term. While speaking of the range, mention must be made of the alterations that have recently been made to the door, enlarging it sufficiently to get the 25-pounder gun inside. This new store for the gun will be very much better, gun drill can take place under cover and it is convenient to be able to push the gun straight out on to the field. It is hoped to construct something in the nature of a "puff" range as was seen recently at the headquarters of The 5th Bn. The West Yorkshire Regiment.

The Signal Platoon came into the public eye early in March, when they organised a very efficient "relay-broadcast" system to keep the School fully informed of the course of the Annual Cross-country Race round the Ings. The main credit for the organisation must go to Cpl. McCallum, who himself conceived the idea.

We have been watching with keen interest the erection of the new but alongside the existing one. It is now sufficiently well-advanced to see the general lay-out; the new seamanship room, R.N. store, armoury and general Army training room. We hope to take possession next term. Tuesday, 16th March, was Examination Day. The R.N. Leading Seaman and Petty Officer, Certificate "A", Part II, and the R.A.F. Proficiency examinations took place. The complete results are not yet to hand. Owing to interference by bad weather the training of the Basic Section has not quite been completed, so it was decided to postpone their "passing-out" examination until the beginning of next term. A small detachment of Recruits were welcomed into the C.C.F. and joined the Basic Section at the end of term. 40