The First World War
War Diary of The Royal Canadian Regiment

Transcription by Captain Michael O'Leary, The RCR.

SEPTEMBER 1916

APPENDIX 1

HEADQUARTERS,
The Royal Canadian Regiment,
1ST September, 1916.

Syllabus of Training

2nd September, 1916

9. - 10. a.m. Bayonet Fighting.
10. - 11. a.m. P.T.
11.15 - 12 Noon Crawling practice, distances of 25, 50, 75 and 100 yards to be timed by a watch.
All officers will carry out the practice.
2 - 3.10 p.m. Company drill - Artillery formations and extended order work.
3.30 - 4.30 p.m. Route march.
5.30 p.m. Lecture to all Officers (except Company Commanders) on "Field Messages" at "B" Co. parade ground.

(signed)
E.C. Snider
Lieut.
Adjutant The Royal Canadian Regiment.

APPENDIX 1.

HEADQUARTERS,
The Royal Canadian Regiment,
1ST September, 1916.

Syllabus of Training for Recruits

2nd September, 1916

9. - 9.30 a.m. P.T.
9.40 - 10.40 a.m. Rifle
11. - 12 Noon Sentry duty.
2 - 2.45 p.m. Bombing.
2.45 - 3.10 p.m. Saluting.
3.30 - 4.30 p.m. Route March.

(signed)
E.C. Snider
Lieut.
Adjutant The Royal Canadian Regiment.