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The Passing Out Parade
\Vhen he addressed an auxiliary passing
out parade shortly before his recent
retirement Mr. Alistair McNiven,
Chief Staff Officer, Auxiliaries told
the recruits that by remaining cool,
calm and in command of a situation
they would go a long way towards
achieving their aims and gaining the
confidence and support of the public.
Said Mr. McNiven:
"Your training has prepared you for
duty on the streets of Hong Kong.
Once you put on your uniform you will
be very much in the public eye and no
allowances will be made for the fact
that you are new to the job. You must
be seen to be acting decisively and
without fear or favour when the
occasion demands."
Passing out parades are important occasions,
both for the recruits on parade
and for the inspecting officer.
Said Mr. McNiven:
"I have attended a great many such
parades during my service and one is
always impressed by the smartness and
eagerness of those on parade. After a
long and arduous training programme
they are always determined to put on a
good show."
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