Washington High School Cadets - Adjutant Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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'T to - .QT-.1 . v Cadet Camp, 1930 By Lieutenant Colonel John G. Donovan, U. S. A. Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics HIE l93O Cadet Camp of the Washington High School Cadet Brigade was held at Camp Simms, Congress Heights. which is situated on high ground about eight miles southeast from Seventh and Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. This camp site. which is the property of the Federal Government and under control of the Com- manding General, District of Columbia Na-- tional Guard for use as an out-door rifie range for the instruction and training in the use of small-arms. is completely equipped with bar- racks, mess-halls and kitchens in addition to showers and a large swimming pool. The Commanding General, Major General Anton Stephan. has always appreciated the splendid training afforded the High School Ca- det Corps by use of this site as a camp and has for many years most generously offered to the school authorities the use of Camp Simms for a summer Cadet Camo. The school officials, as well as the army officers detailed for duty with the High School Cadet Brigade fully appreciate the splendid opportunities offered by such a de- lightful camp site situated practically within the city limits. and the increasing number of cadets, who volunteer for the course of training each year since the Camp was first established. speaks well for its popularity and efficiency. CAMP PERSONNEL Camp Commander ' LT. Cor.. WALLACE M. CRAIGIE, U. S. A. Camp Executive MAJ. JOHN G. DONOVAN, U. S. A. Camp Supply Officer A MAJ. ALEXANDER W.lMAISH. U. S. A. Camp Adjutant MAJ. RAYMOND G. PAYNE, U. S. A. l19l .W - l . 2: V. ' i ' iv' ' JSP' A 1 ' 'W .- ip . w Camp Surgeon ..,........,....... . DR. STOKES Camp Supply Sergeant MASTER SGT. CARL TROMETRE, U. S. A. The following officers of the Cadet Corps were by request assigned to duty with the trainees: Battalion Commander LT. COL. .ENLOW CARTER. Assistant to Executive Officer Company Commander. lst Co. CAPT. HARRY WATSON Platoon Commanders. lst Co. CAPT. MELVILLE STEWART LT. WM. WHITE Company Commander. -2d Co. CAPT. KENNEDY IRELAND Platoon Commanders CAPT. JOHN H. HAZARD LT. EDWARD DOUCHERTY Assistant ,Adjutant CAPT. CHARLES HART, JR. Assistant Supply Officer CAPT. HENRY MCCORMICK Post .Exchange Officer LT. EDWARD DOUCHERTY ORGANIZATION .The trainees were divided into two companies for administrative and training purposes. The First Company consisted of cadets from Cen- tral, Western and Business high schools and the Second Company, McKinley and Eastern high school cadets. This assignment equalized the strength of the two companies, thus placing them on an equal footing. The total number of trainees. not including the cadet officers shown under Camp Personnel were from the different high schools, as follows:

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LIEUTENANT COLONEL JOHN G. DONOVAN, U. S. A ASSIISICIHI Professor Of Military Science and Taclics

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Central ,...... ,A,,,, 40 McKinley .A..,, ,A,4,, 5 2 Business A.... ,...,. 9 15 Eastern .... ,4,4 Western ,. .. ,44,,A, H26 Total .............,......,,.,. .A...,. 1 42 Assistant Instructors .....A..,.....,.....4....... 8 Total .. ,....,,. .. ........r.,.,.,.,r.....,..,...., 150 The two companies were combined for in- struction in battalion drills and for ceremonies. This provisional Battalion provided a vehicle for training candidates for commissions as ba- tallion commanders, adjutants and staff officers. as well as candidates for staff non-commissioned officers. COMPETITIONS July 4, has always been a most welcome holi- day and big day at the Camp, and this year there was no exception to the rule. Field and track events in the early afternoon were followed by swimming competitions for which prizes were furnished by the Post Exchange. An ex- cellent dinner was provided by our Camp Sup- ply Officer, ably assisted by our excellent cooks: and many parents and friends took advantage to enjoy a well-prepared army dinner. July 18 was also a day of competitions: the first two periods were devoted to a company competition, which was won by a slight mar- gin by the First Company. The Manual of Arms and the Manual of Saber Competitions, which were most keenly contested, were won by the following cadets MANUAL OF ARMS lst Place .. SGT. S. HOLDERNESS, Western 2d Place .i,... SGT. H. STAUFFER, Central 3d Place ...........,... SCT. F. HAND, Central MANUAL OE THE SABTER lst Place ..,.,..,...,. PVT. S. GIOVANNETTE, McKinley 2d Place .. ..,.. LT. R. GRAHAM, McKinley 3d Place ........ PVT. R. WILCOX, Western DECORATIONS On the evening of July 18, 1930, was held the final Battalion Parade and Presentation of Decorations. A volunteer band consisting of trainees and former cadets furnished music for the ceremony. The latter part of the ceremony was devoted to award of medals and pins to those cadets who were outstanding in athletics, drill and competitions. These trainees were marched to the front and center to a position in front of the Reviewing Officer and decorated with medals and bar pins earned through ex- cellence of work and conscientious duty well performed. The number of bar pins awarded this camp was increased from 7 to 10, due to increase in the number of trainees over former camps. The following cadets were decorated: Gold Medal .......... lst SGT. HOLDERNESS, Western Silver Medal ,.......,........... SGT. STAUFFER. Central Bronze Medal .... LT. GRAHAM, McKinley Bar Pms ...........,...,.,.... LT. HILD, Business LT. HILDER, McKinley LT. SMITH, Eastern lsT SGT. DRAPER, Western 1sT SGT. MATTARE, Western SGT. PTERGE, Central CORP. BRUMMEL, Western CORP. LUDWIG, Central PVT. GIOVANNETTE, McKinley PVT. VINCENT, Eastern The 'final camp guard detail consisted only of decorated cadets and good-order as well as strict discipline which was maintained throughout the last night of camp. The spirit of the trainees was most excellent and it is believed that most of them profited physically, as well as having acquired a better knowledge of Infantry drill, military science and tactics, and citizenship. COURSE. OF INSTRUCTIONS The camp day was divided into instruction and recreation periods: the forenoon divided in- to two periods of 45 minutes and two of 35 minutes for drills and lectures: and the after- noon devoted to general police of the camp, ath- letic games and swimming. Battalion Parades were held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Eri- days. The course of instruction in addition to Company and Battalion Drills included lectures on Aptitude of Company Commanders, Interior Guard Duty, Military Courtesy, Citizenship, Duties of Guides, Personal Hygiene, Camp San- itation, Combat Principles, Terrain Problems. Tactical Walks, Instruction in the Manual of the Saber, Voice Training, Instruction in Swim- ming under trained instructors, Character Build- ing, and Band Instruction. Two night problems were held on July 9 and 16. The problem consisted of a night attack on a combat outpost, which guarded the camp. These problems were conducted with the great- est of care to protect the trainees from injury and were certainly enjoved by the trainees as well as the spectators. The hour for the attack to begin was signalled to all by a flare ignited near the flagpole and the victorious force was indicated by a blue or red flare on completion of the problem. The defenders were the BLUE force and the attacking force was designated as the REDS. The following day, critiques were held and the commanding officers of the oppos- ing forces stated their problem, actions and orders, etc., and the judges fully set forth rea- sons for final decision and tactical errors noted. CContinued on Page 385 1201