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Page Ehrht ON GUAnn! June, ],943 WITH THE MEN ON GUARD (Continued from page 5) action northea'st of Suippes, on the Champagne front, on J,uly 15, 1918. The wealth of experience from which the captain draws, has contributed much to the detailed and weH-planned series of Sunday maneuvers arranged by Major Donald MacArthur, commander, 2nd Bn .. 1st Infantry Regiment. --+--- CO. A, 7th Bn., Lose Two To Armed Services The arnled services claimed two and re leased one of the personnel of Co. A, 7th Bn., during the past month. Pvt. Edwin Nelson left for Washington, D.C .. where he will attend preparatory SCh09l for West Point enlistment, and Pvt. Geo. Houston is now servin'" in the Army Air Corps. Former Co. A Pvt. Earl Peterson, after " stretch in the army, has received a disability discharge and is expected to rejoin his former pals in the O.S.G. The "war games" held every couple of weeks or so by units in the Portland' area continue to make much of Co. A news: The time, for example, that a trio of the boys, while advancing again"st the "blues" through a farmer's pasture encountered a young bovine character at the male sexbull, to you and you-and discovered tbe red ribbons in their caps failed to im- 11l'0ve the young fellow's temper. No likely foxholes being available, there was a quick retreat and rapid penetration of a harbed-wire fence. Then, fig,uratively thumbing their noses at their would-he attacker, Co. A's doughty trio continued their advance in a neighboring field, following the fence with the bull snorting along on the far side of the wire. Imagin'e their consternation when the fence suddenly ended, and the enemy charged around it and into their supposedly neutral area! Another rapid retreat and a wide flanking movement through still more distant pastures solved the problem. Then' there was the private who stacked his limbe g·un against a wire fence while he ?, ver it the fence--.but got a -:- shockIng surprIse when he reached fol' the weapen and found the wire was of the "charged" variety. Such incidents, and many more like tbem, have only served to liven up the maneuvers, in which Co. A has had a good turnout steadily, and the men ar& learning more and more about combat and reconnaissance from each event. In response to a plea from Sergt. Earl Dickensheets for donors to the Red Cross hlood plasma bank, 14 Co. A men volunteered to add their blood to the collection which saves so many lives of American soldiers and sailors. Nearly all others in the company had already given their pint ' -in some cases several times. Incidentally, how about the rest of you fellows over the state? Have you done your part in this vital cause? There's no pain connected with the pro"edure, no dane gel' 01' detrimental results to health, and it takes less than an hour. Your local Red Cross unit will make the arrangements-and you'll have the satisfaction of knowin'g that YOUR blood may save the life of some seriously wounded American soldier or sailor. C Company Honors + Commissioner Old timers and rookies rubbed elbows durlng the annual reunion of Co. C of the Third Oregon, at Headquarters Company drill room of the Oregon State Guard, Friday, May 21. Capt. Henry Smith, of Headquarters Company, was elected president to succeed Capt. Charles Renard, of C Co., 4th Bn. A review was held to show the old, timers the new organization formations. Not to be outdone, ' the vets then showed the present guardsmen how it used to be done. City Commissioner Fred Peterson, as a former member of the company, was the guest of honor. He spoke briefly on the duties of civilian defense and outlined the plans by which these agencies would best co-ordinate with the work of the State Guard. Refreshments , followed, and, although they were prepared by the company, the former Mess Sergt., Billy Dalbon, stuck 'his fingers into everything-just like he used to do. Capt. Smith has one of the ace outfit, of our present guard, and the boys are making an exceptional showing' under his leadership. His demonstration of the duties of a message center at a recent Sunday critique left nothing untold, and the men carried' out their duties with snap and ass'Urance. ---++- Service Company Active The Service Company of State Guard Headquarters has had an unusually active spring season. Besides participating in' all of the regularly scheduled Sunday maneuvers of the Portland companies, they have found time to spend several Sundays out on the Clackamas Rifle Range. Both .22 rifles and 12-guage shot g,uns were used, and Capt. R. Niece reports that on every oecRsion the scores turned in were better than expected. ,Tbe company also won its softhall game with the Detto Club of the Federal League by a score of 8 to 2. 'I'he boys never miss an opportunity for a game and have some good material available within their ranks. Credit must also be given the men and officers of this company for the fine way they have handled the transportation prohlem going to and from our Sunday maneuver areas. The problem of routing, parking at the detrucking points, an'd traffic handling has been made even more efficient through the assistance of Capt. Gowenlock's Motorcycle Company. Co. A, of the 4th Bn .. joined with the Service Company on on'e Sunday maneu .. vel', starting with breakfast at 8 :30, smallbore target practice was' followed by reconnaissance and mappin'g problems, a ball game and lunch. A field problem in defense was then supervised by Capt. Nutting with the relative worries of supply and sel'vice being taken over hy the Service Company. Over 85 men participated in this trainirig. + Outdoor Training Is Best The sixth of a series of Sunday maneuvers of the 2nd, 4th and 7th Battalion'S of the First Regiment, Oregon State Guard, have reached their first phase of outdoor tt'aining program according to Maj. Don- TIM E STRUCTU aId MacArthur, commanding officer. Beginning in April, the first man'euver dealt with a general reconnoitering by all troops in squad c'Olumns to better acquaint them witb the strategical location of the territory in which they were to maneuver. It is truly a bottleneck to the approach into Portland from the west, and the l'oaps over which the training was to follow, commanded the main approaches to the city, on high contours overlooking INC. h10t of the industrial center. On later Sundays complete problems of deployment, simulated consolidation and the establishment of outposts, message cen .. leI'S and individual company maneuvel's wel'e executed. Finally came the assault prohlem-dividing the battalions into opposing forces of the IIreds" and the "blues"-with. plenty of Indian' and Commando tactics that were eagerly put into practice by the individual soldiers. 'rraining such as this is most important, said the Major, as it gives us the experience necessary for actual combat. The enthusiasti" response to these problems by the men and officers has heen sufficient }lroo£ of its popularity, concluded the Major as he rubhed his sunburned nose tp.ndrly and reflectively. + Notes from the Band "C SHARP, " OR YOU'LL "B" FLAT OK folks, here comes the parade--and, folks, look at that banner in front 1 Buy ,Bonds. to Bomb the Bums I" No, gentle reader, those "bs" were not inspired by the busy little hon'ey gatherers 80 noticeable at this time of the year, especially when swarming. But it's a thought, any· how-you know, a little here, a little there. And next comes the band, playing that soul-inspiring march, "The Stars and Stripes Forevel·." And that multitude yOU see following, all real Americans will ·tell you that the title of that march will never be changed, and that we will never "ease to play and love it, right here in the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. And now here at home; our own little band is still up in front, doing its bit. On May 2 we met the troops out on man· eu'·el'S, and enjoyed a few hours in the great outdoors. Some music, a tasty box lunch and hot coffee, mOl;e music, some interesting remarks by Gen. Cowgill and his staff, and a return to the Armory, with a feeling of having cooperated in the great effort. And I do want to thank Bill Hume and his men, of the Vetel·ans Guard and Patrol, for their assistance on this formation. We can use some clarinets and ,horns at this time. Any musicians interested are invited to meet with us at the Armol'y "ny Monday evening, 8 to 10 P.M. (Continued on page 9) ES Prefabricated timber roof trusses and frame structure for all modern heavy timber buildings. BOX 3782 TELEPHONE ATwater 7631 PORTLAND, OREGON
June, 1943 ON GtJAll.n t :Pan NinO Disci plinary Exe rcises (This article extracted frOIn "School for State Guard Officers," Boise Barraeks, Boise, Idaho) O BJECTIVE and SCOPE: To teach the fundamentals of formations for and conduct of either calisthenics, mass commands or close order drill. 1. The desired point of assembly being designated, and guides knowing their places to be taken (Company front - 3 paces between platoons). 2. The 1st Sergeant takes his post 9 paces in front of the point where the center of the company is to be, and commands FALL IN. At that command the company runs into place and forms in 3 or 4 ranks with normal interval, unless close interval has been directed. 3. Each platoon sergeant takes his post 3 paces in front of the point where the center of his platoon will be. 4. The platoon sergeants then command "Report"-platoon sergeants remain at order arms if armed with the rifle. 5 The squad leaders from front to rear in succession salute (rifle salute from the order or hand salute if unarmed) and reportall present - or give name or names of those absent. Example: Private Smith absent or Private Jones sick in hospital, etc. 6. H a v i n g received the reports, the platoon sergeants then command (1) Inspection (2) ARMS. (1) Order (2) ARMS. 7. At the command of the 1st Sergeant-"Report"-the platoon sergeants salute and report the status of their platoons-as "1st platoon ALL PRESENT-or so many men absent- (All salutes are returned whenever given). 8. All platoons having reported, the 1st sergeant commands: POSTS. The platoon sergeants face about and move by the most ctirect route to their places, in rear of the extreme left man (at right shoulder). 9. The 1st Sergeant then faces the company commander, salutes and reports-"SIR, all present or accounted for." LEADE{SHIP AN OFFICER must possess certain essentials in order to be a leader. These are defined in the "14 Points" of the Officer Candidate School at Edgewood as follows : 1. Loyalty-true and unfailing devotion to a cause. 2. Simplicity-Being human; a sign of greatness. 3. Self-control - The secret of control of others. 4. Tact-"The lubricating oil of human relationships." 5. Energy, enthusiasm, and perseverance. 6. Commonsense, judgment, and acumen. 7. Assiduity - Hard work, application and diligence. counts: 1. Ground. ' 2. CAPS. 15. Upon .completion of physical drill - to take caps - Commands are: 1. Take 2. CAPS. 1. Place 2. CAPS. 16. To assemble the Company: 1. Assemble to the Right. 2. MARCH. In assembling all raise the left arm shoulder high, fingers extended and joined, thumb alongside the forefinger to obtain normal interval then bring arm down to the side without further command. 17. In all cases, the best instructor should be used, be he officer or NCO; however, a good commander always has an ace in the hole and prepares a second and third instructor to become acquainted with the fore- ' going procedure. ---*--- WITH THE MEN ON GUARD (Continued from page 8) Outdoor Maneuvers AI'e Catching Not content with the monthly Sunday maneuver, Co. A, of the 4th Bn., under Capt. W. L. Nutting, and the tim vice Company commanded by Capt. Robert Niece, held an all-day problem at the Clackamas Rifle Range, Sunday, April 18. Nearly 85 men participated in a program that started with breakfast cooked in the The company commander is 3 paces in front of the 1st Sergeant . army style, at 12 :30, and the problem then or a t 0 t a 1 0 f 12 paces In f ron t an d started with a defensive position in the center of the company. old quarry. The infantry company then ' worked out 13. The delayed system is pre- a well-pianned advance maneuver, using ferable as the left foot must hit field, small-bore rifle practice and then a snappy softball game. Lunch was served some effective blank ammunition, and the Service Company took up the duties relnthe ground on the first four tive to service and supply. Tactical probcounts, then count 1, 2, 3, 4 for lems were simulated, and the problem came to a close with the enemy in full 2 series only. By repetition of retreat at 3 :30 p.m. this requirement marching units ---+--- should improve rapidly. CO. C, 17th Bn., 14. The foregoing may all be Celebrates Birthday started from the formation for Co. C, 17th Bn., celebrated its first calisthenics. 1. Form the Com- pany in Mass Left. 2. Front to examples of patriotic citizenship can be birthday on June 20, at Bridge, Oregon, with a very fine attendance. No finer Rear. Count OFF. 3. At Arms found anywhere. ' The enlisted personnel spend long hours each day in the forests Length Ext end to the Left. and fields to produce defense materials, and time that should be taken to rest is MARCH. 4. (a) Even Numbers spent in training for a possible M-day call to the LEFT. (b) UNCOVER. tOh n rdi s i a ;'e Capt. John W. Far When ' all elements have been aligned and covered. 5 . T 0 reand maintaining this company. move headdress. Uncover in 2 . . (Continued on page 10) leigh and 1st Lieut. Arthur H. HiIlabold. for theil' untiring efforts in organizing
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