T H E C O V E N A N T E R
Naturally every recruit looks forward to of enjoying his leisure time.
the day when he can wear his Regimental In turn, this mental alertness makes it
uniform, especially if he has enlisted in one easier for the soldier to obtain promotion,
of the Scottish Regiments. increased rates of pay, and a larger share of
Getting Down To It the good things of life.
Why not call at the nearest recruiting
Recruits on joining the Regiment receive
office and ask for full particulars of the
their early training at the Regimental Depot.
They are formed into squads of 20 to 30
men and their training at the Depot lasts
for 10 weeks. The squads are named ‘Angus’
and ‘Douglas’ after the Earl of Angus who
raised the 26th Regiment, and ‘Graham’
and ‘Lynedoch’ after Thomas Graham, Lord
Lynedoch, who raised the 90th.
Here you see ‘Lynedoch’ Squad, which
Sandy and Jock have joined, doing some
of their training. You will notice that they
have already learned to carry their rifles
at the ‘trail,’ instead of at the ‘slope.’ This
is the custom of all Rifle Regiments. Join
this famous Regiment and you too will feel
proud to carry on its ancient traditions.
many opportunities which the Army offers
More that that you will have an esprit de
corps
to a man of spirit?
for your own squad or platoon which
Interesting Facts
Sandy and Jock with their comrades listen
to a discourse from the schoolmaster, for
they must attend school, as laid down in
Army regulations. This means that recruits
will receive an education that should help
them considerably when they return to
civilian life.
Through this education recruits are able
to secure the 3rd and 2nd class certificates
which qualifies them for promotion and for
higher rates of pay.
To the really ambitious recruit this is only
the first rung of the ladder.
Whilst a 2nd class certificate of education
is sufficient for promotion to Colour
Sergeant, a 1st Class certificate must be
will add zest to your work. obtained if a further advancement is aimed
The platoon system is the equivalent of at.
the House system of famous public schools It is possible for a soldier of 19 up to the
and colleges and makes comradeships age of 23 to become a cadet at one of the
which last a lifetime. Military Colleges and undergo 18 month’s
Physical Training
Recruits receive much healthful benefit
when in the hands of the Physical Training
Instructor, and it is very noticeable the
physical improvement made in them within
a month of their joining the Regiment.
Round shoulders soon disappear and there
is a buoyancy in their step.
Physical fitness also means mental
alertness, with the result that the soldier
makes light of his tasks and is more capable

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