6D181 | WD, SC Form 181 | Pad |Map overlay. 6D1132 | WD, SC Form 1132 | Ea |Pigeon Breeding Card. 6D1133 | WD, SC Form 1133 | Ea |Monthly Pigeon Report. 6D1177 | WD, SC Form 1177 | Ea |Pigeon Pedigree | | | (long). 6D1183 | WD, SC Form 1183 | Book |Pigeon Flight Record. ----------+--------------------+------+------------------------------- 30. Message Holders Message Holder PG-67 consists of a body, cap, leg clamp, strap, and fastener (fig. 23). The body, cap, and leg clamp are made of transparent plastic material. _a._ To attach message holder to pigeon, place leg clamp of holder, around the aluminum identification band on the pigeon’s leg and secure strap by means of the fastener. The message holder must always be attached with the cap pointing in the direction of the pigeon’s body. If attached with the cap pointing down it will interfere with the bird’s walking. The aluminum bands must be loose enough on the pigeon’s leg to allow the message holder to adjust itself to positions that will not interfere with the bird’s flying. In emergencies, a message holder may be placed on each leg. _b._ Pigeons to be used for signal communication should be trained with the message holder attached to the leg to accustom them to carrying it. Pigeons should be distributed to combat troops, with message holders attached if it is known that the receiving troops have not had training or experience in handling the birds. Otherwise, holders may be delivered separately. Personnel of a loft should make every effort to provide message center units being served with necessary information concerning care, handling, and release of birds. [Illustration: _Figure 23. Message Holder PG-67._ TL70192] _c._ To remove a message from a pigeon, catch the bird after it has trapped; hold it in one hand, extend its leg, and remove the message holder with the other hand. Release pigeon in loft. _d._ When it is necessary for a pigeon to carry a message and a message holder is not available, fold message blank, attach it by looping it around the leg band and tie its two ends together with a piece of thread or light weight string. =Caution=: _NEVER WIND a string or rubber band around a pigeon’s leg_ because it will stop the circulation and may cause the pigeon to lose its leg. [Illustration: _Figure 24. Message holder attached to pigeon’s leg._ TL70193] SECTION V TRAINING 31. Responsibility for Training The commanding officer of a signal pigeon company, or the officer in charge of a pigeon unit, will prepare a training program to serve as a general guide for activities of the unit. Weekly training schedules for the guidance of the enlisted personnel will be based upon this approved training program for the unit. 32. Qualifications for Pigeoneers _a._ GENERAL. Minimum specifications required for a pigeoneer are——