4. Equipment will be issued on joining, but will not be worn on parade for the first month. Riffles will be issued as soon as the commanding officer directs, certainly not later than the first fortnight. 5. Marching will be carried out at the discretion of the commanding officer, and, as a rule, in connection with skirmishing practices. 6. At the conclusion of a recruit’s course the officer commanding the regimental district will inspect the recruits in all the branches of instruction. In conjunction with a medical officer he will examine all men considered too weak or awkward to join battalions, and submit a detailed report to the general officer commanding, with a recommendation as to whether such men be retained at the depôt for further instruction, or discharged. 7. The system of the training of the recruit is intended to develop gradually his mental and physical powers, officers commanding will, therefore, be held responsible that the principles of training herein laid down are complied with, and that instruction in musketry and skirmishing is not curtailed in favour of less essential practices. 8. The following directions in connection with the progress of the recruit are given for guidance of instructors and supervising officers:-- Doubling: this should not exceed-- Up to the end of the first month, 600 yards. „ „ second „ 1,200 „ „ „ third „ 1,760 „ _At the end of the First Month._ _Horizontal bar._--He should be able to pull to the chest twice, hands reversed, without assistance. _Parallel bars._--He should be able to press up six times running. _At the end of the Second Month._ _Horizontal bar._--He should be able to pull to the chest at least six times, hands reversed. _Parallel bars._--He should be able to press up at least ten times. _Jumping._--Correct style of taking off (with either foot) and alighting is required. This is of more importance, up to this time, than great height or width of jump. _At the end of the Third Month._ _Horizontal bar._--He should be able to pull to the chest at least ten times, hands reversed. _Parallel bars._--He should be able to press up at least fourteen times. _Jumping._--He should be able to jump a height of at least three feet. III. LECTURES BY SQUAD INSTRUCTORS. [_To be invariably attended by an officer._] _First Fortnight._ 1. Barrack room duties. Cleanliness and smartness expected from the soldier. Dress and clothing. Local orders. Good name of the regiment. 2. Fitting equipment. Laying down kits. Conduct in town. Position of provost; duty to obey and support him. 3. Names, rank, and position of officers. Saluting. Manner of making a complaint. Reporting sick and hospital rules. Church parade and behaviour in church.