COPY Re &. ELLIOTT ARMS CO. Kansas City, Mo. July 25, 1945 Dr. Forrest C. Allen 3 % of Physical Education University of Kensas — | Lawrence, Kansas Dear Phog: Thanks a lot for your inquiry regarding the purchase of athletic equipment for the Army Specialized Training Program. | Now Phog, the suggested prices at which you are supposed to buy this equipment are ee ree Oe Ae Tee Per ee Oe preenY rey oe We assume that possibly the department has notified you of some method of purchasing this equipment from the manufacturers so that prices can be furnished somewhat in line with those listed. However, let me say that wiile we have been distributors of —- gome of the largest factories in the United States, we just want to say that a great Se equipment are far under what this type of merchandise costs us. However, Phog, that is not the problem so much as the problem of getting delivery. SR ee eee See Se ee ee such items as sweat olothing it is our understanding that the entire production most factories is now taken up. util the month of December, and this production is taken up on very high priority. : r words if we were to place an order with our factory for sweat clothing today, it would probably be December or January before that clothing arrived. ; We have orders in with the factory now that have been there for five and six months, on which we are trying to get delivery. : We think that the problem that you have in obtaining this merchandise is to get it where you can as quickly as you can, and if we can be of any help or have any item in this line on which you might request a bid from us, we will only bid on such an item on which we are fairly sure of being able to make a delivery that is not too late for your requirenents. | Let me say that at present, however, it is almost impossible to make any guarantee of deliveries in any reasonable length of time. 7 Certainly appreciate your interest in writing and if I can be of any service in helping you obtein this equipment do not hesitate to call on mo, : H e Yours very truly, Re Se ELLIOTT ARMS C0, | By: (Signed) J. Re Elliott — on him. lies and if he their supp do not hesitate to call outfits looking after any of this material do 7 Pe & COPY “LOWE & CAMPBELL ATHLETIC GOODS CO. July 22, 1943 Dr. Forrest C. Allen . Director of Physical iducation University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dootor: Your letter of the twentieth has been received, and we sincerely appreciate the opportunity to bid on the physical training equipment needed in connection with It is in order to emphasize the point here that the real problem will be to obtain ee my reasonable time at any price ny preferenc gatiny type of equipment has been purchased in tremendously big. quanti py th Air Corps Training Program - their program has been in operation for more than a» year, and orders have been placed with the various factories in lots renging from $0,000 units to 50,000 wits at one time ~ and as fast as one contract was completed another would be executed. At the Classification Center at Nashville, Tenn. we have already delivered over 100,000 mits in the past eight months. Even on the orders in these quantities, the actual production costs will exoeed the comparative price quotations given by the Direstor of the Training Division, so we are led to the conclusign that these prices mst have been taken from a schedule that is decidedly on the obsolete side. : SHOES. We can supply for Septenber delivery Converse Shoes with canvas uppers and Tubber soles at a price of $2.85 per pair. We oan supply for lumediate delivery our L&C Wo. BST (made by Wiseo) at a price of $5.00 per pair. TRUNKS. We can supply ow No. PS6O at a price of $1.65 per pair, ~ we have some en for at ome delivery, and would require four woeks' time for making up the balance. ) ? SHIRTS. We gen supply our No. 1245 for delivery the latter part of September ‘BE $5.00 a dozen. SUPPORTERS, We can make delivery immediately on the No. ESV at $4.00 a dosen or on tne No. 50 at $5.25 a dozen. , HOSE. We ean supply ow No. H7S0 at $3.00 por dozen pair, or our Noe 1729 at $4.00 — per dozen pair; 500 pair of either for immediate delivery, balance by September 15th. SWEAT SHIRTS AND PANTS, We cannot supply within six months time in any quantity at All of the foregoing quotations based on preference rating of AAS or better on PD-SA certificates. Pation Certificates would also be required on the shoes, Yours for victory, —- LOWE & CAMPBELL (Signed) Les Freeburg Cole Vine Ca Zashington, : ReOeTsCas Universi ty of Kansas. Dear Colonel Washington: _ IZ ea sending you copies of letters that I heave received from athletic goods houses such as Lowe & Campbell and Elliotts of Kensas City, and Snowden Mize of Ateshison. You can see there is quite a variance in the - prices quoted by the War Department bulletin and the quotations from these firms. And too, they give warning that wmiless some of this stuff is not ordered soom it may not be had, and even then it may not be had without quite. a dolay. . ek ten Sen eee would be of interest to you. Very sinmerely yours, — Director of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball Coach. School of Mducation. — © ak eit ok eidiaie ok tlie oun 3 have received from athletic goods houses such as Love and — Campbell and Elliotts of Kansas City, and Snowden Mize of Atchison. You can see there is quite a variance in prices | | quoted by the War Department Bulletin and the quotations from these firms. I lmve also sent copies to Colonel Wash~ se ot celia ey as — eee Director of Physical Bducation, Varsity Basketball Conch. i ee ieniles jae was ot ees Was have received from athletic goods houses such as Lowe and Campbell end Blliotts of Xansas City, and Snowden Mise of Atchison. You ean ee ee P25. itr. Bud Widick, of the Snowden Mize Company, just called ‘me this morning from Atchison and stated that Kansas State had - just placed their order for athletic equipment for the Army the Army furnished the priorities. Mr. Widick is coming through Wednesday morning with samples so that interested persons here F.CAo Colonel Williem C. Washington, Comerant, ReOePCos We have sent out inquiries to four different firms in regard to prices and their abllity to furnish gym equipment for the Army students expected at the University on August 9th. ) . Phe outléok is not too encouraging. We have received replics from two firms, and doubtless will hear from the others in a day or 80. One firm says “Even on the onjers in these quantities, the actual production costs will exceed the comparative price quotations given by the Director of the Training Division, go we are led to the conclusion that these prices must have been taken from @ schedule that is decidedly on the obsolete side." They : Those prices are more than the $1.85 qioted in the tulletin from the Seventh Serviee Command. | Gym shirts are diffieult to cbtain, and the sweatsuits will be even more difficult to get. This type of gym equipment has been purchased in tremendously Sus coamitian te wees wees ing programs ~ some of which have bean in operation for more then a year. As one firm says, the real problem will be to ee sen a ICS Slee Ay eee any preference rating | I have also written to lr. Frank Leahy; director of athletics at Notre Dame, who is in charge of the Keds Sports Department of the Ue. 8. Rubber Comany. I have not heard from hin as yet, but re ee Very sincerely yours, tre Bud Widiek, — txeedian Mino Athietia Goods Coe, Atchison, Kansas. | Thank you sais veh tid soe saline ie ts Sk Sen Gadi ites Gc cm ee for the Arny students. We, of cose, cermot act until we have definite instructions from the military authority. I am passing your informmtion on to our people here go that they ey be edvised of the sitetion, | Sith eppreoiation of your courtesy, ana Sincerely yours, Mr. Les F lowe & Gaxgbell sthletic Goods Cos, 1509 Baltimore Aves, Feanges City, Mos Deer Les: Themk you very much for your letter ee ee en Se ayn ete ment for the Army studentas Ve, of course, cannot act util we Napee tetas instruotions from the military | euthority. I am passing your information on to ow people here so that they my be informd of the site tione : With appreciation of your courtesy, iets are ee PROPOSED PLAN FOR A-12 PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM According to presentinformation approximately 700 Army boys in the A-12 program will arrive at the University August 9. These boys are required to take physical education three days per week in two-hour periods. The Army will prescribe | the P. &, progran and the University will provide instructors and facilities. Available facilities. Since the men's gymnasium is being used to capacity with the V-12, ‘Navel Air Cadet, and the civilian programs, it sucin unwise to disrupt present practices and procedures in the gymasium to sccomnodate the Army here. Furthermore, it seems highly desirable to. take all men's ofvilian classes to the West Stadium for the five-eweeks session to avoid congestion in _ dressing rooms and gym proper. With the men's gymmasium used to capacity and the civilien students at the stadium, loch Auditorium offers the best possibility for housing the A~12 Pp, 4, PEOET AR All of the Army boys can be handled on the basketball floor and stage wi Hoch provided the classes can be kept to approximately the same size and provided further that Hoch can be used for wieuiend conditioning five days per week. By scheduling classes on M.T.7. and M.W.F., the Monday classes will be quite large. a Section Time Days Number of Students _ No. on Monday — A 8:30-10320 “MNF 86) two sections Te B 10:30-12:20 © mr s6 ” " 175 c - 1:30= 3220 MF 86 - A 178 D 3:30- 5:20 wF 86 (C" moe 175 B 8130-10 :20 wr 6a6lC~Ctéi‘ F 10:30=12;20 MTT 86 oe " G 1:30 3:20 wr sé 6lCUt~tét«tt H 5:30- 5:20 mt a6 " wm “700 Dressing faok lities for A-12 mn. If Hoch Auditorium is used for the Aw12 program in physieal conditioning, the following ebunienndahene are mde gonserning dressing rooms, showers, eto. The additional load imposed upon existing shower and dressing facilities in Robinson Gym would be too great, therefore it is recommenmfled that A-12 boys report to physhoal education classes in gym apparel ready for worke ‘This should be easy for the A~12 boys since siadic, Hall is almost as close to Hoch Auditorium as is Robinson Gym, Tho A~12 boys can change clothes in Lindley Hall before ani after class. Showers will be available there. This plan would eliminate all problems of handling equipment, crowded dressing rooms, etc., since the hoys would be “at home” in Lindley Hall and could take care of their om problems relating to dressing and undressing, valuables, showers, ete. | Civilians : physical conditioning. We are planning to use the freshman dressing room at the stadium for civilian classes next fall. All eqiipment of class members will be kept there in lockers, and of sourse showers are available there. i PROPS ED PLAN FOR A-12 PHYSICAL EDUCATION Ascerding 20 yrosiat information spprextuately 100 Aruy boys in the Awl? program will arrive at the University August 9. ‘These boys are required to take Physical Education three days per week in two-hour periods. ‘the Army will prescribe the P. &. program and the University will provide instructors and facilities. | Available facilities. Since the men's gymnasium is being used to -- qupacity with the V-12, Naval Air Cadet, and the civilian programs, it seems unwise to disrupt present practices and procedures in the gymmasiunm to accommodate the Army here. (See schedule enclosed) ‘Furthermore, it seems highly desirable to take all men's civilian classes to the West Stadium for the five-weeks session to avoid congestion in dressing rooms and gym proper. With the men's gymnasium used to capacity and the civilian students at the stadium, Hoch Auditorium offers the best possibility for housing the A-12 P. B. program, All of the Army boys can be handled on the basketball floor and stage at Hoch provided the classes oan be kept to approximately the same size end provided further that Hoch ean be used for physical conditioning five days per week. ~weether. By scheduling classes on M.T.T. and M.W.F., the Monday classes will be quite large. £ permit outdoor work, mass calisthenics aud 6xéroises can be AN AAR MSE NE is the coming of the 700 Amy An12 stulente within a month, it is nocessary for us to know something of their require- ments for physical conditioning. Will they be issued gym clothing, and if so, will it consist of more than the gym shoes, shorts, shirt and supporter? Tem asking this question so that woe will know what sort ee ene Oe an eee At the present, | are using the large football baskets for the Naval Aviation alee, Gok ANA cout iakr wtkine Neuiodte fas Ste WR whshectn. if, however, they should be issued warm-ups, or sweatsuits, then I _ do. not sco how wo can take care of then with these small baskets. it was my thought that if the Army issues its stulents a full outfit, Ecsta Gis seuaciahdinn, ae kts Yenee te aaeeen large checking baskets similar to those used at swimaing pools. It is very doubtful if we could get wire baskets, and we might have to purchase the wooden baskets - oe ) basket without handles. I will appreciate any informtion you can give me at your earliest convenience. ne Sincerely y ours, Director of Physical Bducation, Varsity Basketball Coach. Military Ceordinater, University of Kansas. Pear Professor Axe: ; ice ion iacions it Shin Od tniy 6-08 wleineiea sett @ month, it is necessary for us to lmow something of their requirements for physical sondl ti oning. Will they be issued ae clothing, and if so, will it consist of more than the — shorts, shirt and. si asa 5 I em dates this question so that we will know what sort of baskets to previde for then in the check reome -At the present, we are using the large football baskets . for the Navel Aviation Cadets, and the smaller wire beskets for the Y-12 students. If, however, they should be issued warmups, or sweetsults, then ™ do not see how ‘we can take onre of them in these small baskets. oe It was my thought thet if the Army issues ite stud ents « full outfit, ineluding the sweatsuits, we will have te, purehese large checking baskets similar to those used at swimming pools. It is very doubtful if we could get wire baskets, and we might have to purchese the wooden baskets ~ about like a half—bushel basket without handles. X I will appreciate any infermation you can sive me at your carliest —— : Sincerely yours, Direster ef Physical Education, Varsity Basket Coach. en, KG Vi Aa THES : ah ale whan R. Se Elliott Arms Coe, 1508 Grand Avenue, Dear Jacks xt ses eeelentitg s ensban engy Of tnntranthone the University has received from the War Department concern ing the wearing apparel for physical training activities of «gs en kin macs ii sa We expect sbout 700 or 600 of these students et the University of Kansas on August 9th, ami undoubtedly the University will have to purchase the equipment and then sell it to the students. This is confidential, but I thought ‘by sending the whole thing you could see the set-up. It will a sont se Listed an Ue oneloned shootee : : I would appreeiate it if you would let me know a Sed tomeerene Af yes elk ea We eee Se : ia'S Guatakt aibiietin eit Ge. 1609 Baltinore Avenue, ' Kansas City, Mo. Dear Lea: - ; 1 as cies: i ublbds ddr at Seren ie the University has received from the War Department concern- ing the wearing apparel for physical training activities of students in the Army Specialized Training Prograne fe hepa tml these students ‘Ge Untveretty wa purchase . 3 : to the students. This is confidential, but I thought thing you could soe the set-up. 2% will , for the University to get bids on the gym equip~ mont es listed on the enclosed sheeta. I would appreciate it if you would let me imow eres SF yee eres manely Cie eqeluant Ce ‘Very sincerely yours, | i ue a, ee ees NaN Saat: Oo J See See i ss Scien: | onion pekul eens the University has received from the War Department concern- _ ing the wearing apparel for physical training activities of ‘students in the Aruy Specialized Training Programs | We oxpeot about 700 or 800 of these students at the University of Kansas on August Sth, and undoubtedly — the University will have to purchase the equipment and then sel] it to the students. This is confidential, but 1 thought by sending the whole thing you could sce the set-ups “It will ee ees ee ee ee ee ment as listed on the enclosed sheets. Z would depeeitihe 46 in yas endl let me know a2 your enxly scmvenience if you could supply this equipment eS on the articles. Direotor of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball Coach. _ ‘SERVICES OF SUPPLY ARMY SPECIALIZED TRAINING DIVISION oF This 4s @ revised statement of the program and supersedes that published previously. Q) le Objective Be 2. Or Be De Ce de Se fo The object of the Physical Training Program ig to give to the trainees . in the shortest practicable time an intensive, alleround training which will develop in them those qualities, capabilities and reflexes associe ated with first-class physical condition and in particular to prepare oe for the arduous military duties which await them upon their return troops. In those institutions where Army Specialized Training Program contracts call for the use of institutional personnel to conduct physical training, the Commandant will give such supervision to the training as will ensure the effective execttion of the program, However, the "chain of command" in this training is through institutional authorities, with whom the Commandant will collaborate cioselys In those institutions where contracts do not call for use of institutional personnel to conduct the physical training program, the Commandant will organize and exectte the program by utilizing military personnel as instructors. Six (6) hours each week, consisting of three periods of two hours each, are to be devoted to the physical training programs, In addition, trainees electing to do so should be encouraged to devote a part of their daily ~~ and weekeend periods of free time to treining for, or participation in, intramural sports. To make efficient use of existing facilities and teaching personnel the time schedule for physical training must be integrated with the academic and military training schedules to the end that classes may be conducted throughout é@ach day. | The physical training progrem should begin immediately upon the assign» nent of trainees to classes and should develop progressively throughout the training course. Normally, the platoon is a convenience unit for regular instruction; howe — ever, companies or entire battalions could be brought together occasion= ally for various drills in order to develop esprit de corps and the habit of mass action, | In the interests both of effective teaching and of developing trainee leadership, it is suggested that qualified trainees who may be possessed of exceptional skills or capabilities be utilised, wherever possible, as demonstrators and assistant instructors. Se Standardse @e The fact that a trainge has passed the required physical examination for the Army and bas successfully completed the transition period from civile jan to soldier indicated that he is good material, However, it does not necessarily follow that he possesses the physical stamina or the basic skills to cope with the tasks tthat active duty will impose. Overzealous~ ness on the part of an instructor in mistaking quantity of training given for quality of performance may defe,t the purpose or lead to injury by Be be Se Ge fo Ge @) not inte consideration the aptitude and eondition of the men and thoiy ability to perform the tasks assigned to theme By the ond of the first weck tests should be made to screen out those who special trainings Further tests are to be mde at the end of each torm (end et such other times as my be desired) to measure progress and Sy dekalahed shun thdas of laferter development wy be quudidied to parte ieipate in the general programe The physical effieieney test: program is designed to measure the prine ciple factors in general plysioal fitnoce which are strength, endurancey, agility, and decane Tests to meastre these fectora, toge average performances, are listed belows @ Pusheups = Measures asm and shoulésr extension strengthe | Average corformance y 23 timese (2) Squat Jumps = Measures leg strength and coordination, } Average performance, 32 timess ¢3) Giviegs + Mecweres abéominad strength, Average performance, 33 tinese : (4) Salli theiinels cam enh chatter Peete Weriaine Average performance, 8 times» | (6) 100 yard pickeasback » Measures muscular endurances Average performance, 26 secondse (6) Burpee + 20 seconds « Measures agility and cowttuntiien Average | » 10 timess | (7) $00 yard run » Measures cardio-respiratory qutertanity Average performance, 46 secondse - Instevetions covering procedures in conduc teste and rules for the eonduct of each teat will be provideds -_ Reporte of trainees’ physical efficiency tests are to be submitted at the condlusion of each twelveewesk terns Forms for this repert will be pres ie is iii cei eels Seiabilh ta: ttn wren wt oem di aie be necessary to cfdgsify trainees for instructional purposes, Noneswinmers, inadequate swimmers, and satisfactory swimmers Bhould be segregated and assigned to appropriate programs of instructions The tag. _fellecing Tar Deyartoent publications are to be used as the tests of «Be ee ime Sarto Picde 0 SE YD Physical Trainihg Bh 21-20 Teonsoa nan ~ Spr and gamese (4) © team aports Tet ghotr area the dats programe chen tectewitirerertett-enttntbont : of OU conkitoning emoreteet for e-rerted of aprrerimmtahy” Titan (3) De de Se ” , ‘ a ca afi a Ate. \ oee ey be The Physical Training Program should be designed toc over a wide range of activities with particular stress on those which develop skills or talents of special military value. it is suggested that the first four weeks ¢ of the course be devoted to general conditioning, testing, and orientation with a sampling of all the basic activities. During this period the s should be observed carefully and classified with respect to idval aptitudes and deficiencies. d activities are listed in Apps "A" and sample programs for first and second weeks are shown in Appp "B"s) For the remainder of the first term, following the initial orient- _ ation period, trainees should be assigned to activities in which their deficiencies are greatest or in which further physical effieiency is markedly below standard. By the end of the first term most trainees should be able to equal the average performances in the physical efficiency tests. : ‘Por simplification and continuity of instruction, it is suggested that after the first four weeks activities be grouped into four basic areas as follows: Aquatics Gymnastics and obstacles courses. Team sports | : In each area the daily program should begin with a period of calisthenics or other conditioming exercises for a period of approximately fifteen minutes followed, whenever practicable, by a short run. The purpose of this drill is to give the trainee a fundamental training in body control, good posture in every sort of movement, and the ability to respond in» stantly and accurately to the spoken command. It also serves as @ warm= up in preparetion for the more strenuous activities that follow. Depend- ing upon the nature of the previous work, and extended and gradually inereasing run may provide a fitting climax te the day's program. During the second and each succeeding term all trainees except those who may require further special work in general conditioning should be assigned to two of the four basic areas for training, The division of time, which should be approximately even, should be such as to provide continuity of instruction in each area, afford a satisfactory balance to the daily program, and avoid over-long continuance of the same act~ ivitys In most cases a dividion of time each class period would seem desirable, however, the details of the time schedule are left for local determination to the end that the program may be best adapted to exist+ ae ing condttions at each institutions : It is expected that each trainee will receive training in all four areas of activity before his course is concluded. ‘A suggested program for each activity area is presented in Apps "C". These programs are intended as guides and not as mandatory schedules. With the approval of the Commandant programs already in existence which are the equivalent in content may be substituted. (4) Me Recognizing the value of team work and of competition in teaching mento think quickly and act vigorously in the face of strong opposition, and as a means of inculeating a “will to win", it is recommended that, in addition to the preacribed work in physical training which shall, ite self, be made competitive as is practicable, intramural contests in competitive team sports be strongly encourage’. Jt is anticipated that as early in the course as competitive groups 6 ean be organised, much of the Saturday afternoon free time could be devoted to such contestse APPENDIX 1, DISCIPLINARY EXERCISES as ¢ be Marching and exercises while Ze CALISTHENICS $» GUERILLA EXERCISES ~ Ww - @e GRASS DRILLS “de R Jumping and Climbing Ge Obstacle Course de Relays and Sprints 6» COMBSTIVES Ge Conbatives — bs Contests Personal To SPORTS AND GAMES Ae Games be Group Games @» Sports and Games Be Aquatios Qe Swimning - be Life Saving and Water Safety 9» TESTS Ae Physical Efficiency Fo Me 21<20 Fe Me 2120 T. Co #87 Te Ce #87 Te Co #87 T. Co 497 Pare Sl, Pe Me 2120 - Pare $2, 33, Fe Me 2120 Pare $2, 33, Fe Me 2120 Te. Co 787 , Te Co #87 Pe My @4« Feo Me 21«20 : To Ce Te Me 220 Fe Me 21=20 Chap 5 Pe Me 21620 Chap 5 To be supplied FIRST DAY 20 Minutes CGalisthenics : one and execute first 4 Exercises) 15 Minutes Guerrilla Exercises 10 Minutes» Grass Drills tn 15 Minutes Combatives : 80 Minutes Team sports SECOND DAY 20 Minutes Galisthenics ees | (aeviaw aud warm wp first 4 Reereives) , eee . Learn and exeotite Exercises 5, 6, 7, 8, ) 10 Minutes Guerrilla Exercises +45 Minutes Combatives — 45 Minutes — Aquatics « Classify individuals = to ning SW THIRD DAY @ Minutes Physical Efficiency Tests Followed by Digtance Run and Walks Tests one, two and three should be given at this times Tests four, . five, six and seven should be given at the next mocting of the classe NOTE 1s i is 1 ek Sindee ba 0 vemdives enenibe bin saree a pattern. Adjustments will be necessary to make efficient use of facilities and of teaching personnel, However, with respect to physical effi- ciency tests absolute uniformity is desires NOTE 23 Additional time making up the allotted two hours may be utilized for bathing, dressing, etes : > pay TIME ALLOTMENT ACTIVITY on -PIRST DAY 0 Minutes Physical Efficiency Tests» Tests four, five six and seven should be given this times SECOND DAY 25 Minutes Calisthenics | Review Exercises 18 | | Learn and execute Exercises 912 Vv 10 Minutes | Guerrilla Exercises 5 Minutes Grass Drills 30 Minutes Cohbetives 20 Minutes Varied Relay Races ( THIRD DAY = 20 Minutes _ Calisthenios e All Rnoreises | 10 Minutes Guerrilla exercises 5 Minutes Grass Drills 15 Minutes Conbatives “| ‘eh The above 4s not intended as a required schedule but nerely as 0 ‘nh Of: sensing personnel, However, with respect to the arene efficiency nts will be necessary to make efficient use of facilities | tests absolute inifornity is desired. NOTE 24 Additional time, wabing up the alletted two hours, may be utilized for bathing, dressing ete. NOTE Ss Daily programs of progressive intensity, but following, in general, these samples, are te be planned locally for the SAE AOS Seer ES (See nese Girouler number 87 WD) Be Ability to swim and float for in periods of times | (2) All strokes with special emphasis on n olenentary wwunat stroke and iris trtnee es van poviactn pen ability should be able to swim one mile in one hours. If he can do _ ‘this he should be able to stay afloat three to five hours, swimning and floating with @ minimum of motion, | , 3 ” Unleremator evimings 4) With practice, trainees should be able to swim eine (20) yerts under waters Dd Life=Bavings 1) Holds with their releqeets 2) Effective Carries, |) Artificial respiration, Securing in pairs to a floating objects de Water Safety. (1) dumping from hich tower (10 to 20 te-t)s | Ges ok torts 1 off and ulid: ter ude levelin er wa without rising to the surface. , ee Attaching properly to a line for rescue, fe ing rafte from floating objects. Approved tactics to avoid injury en ' oil fire, or predatory ee C @ Daring the later sta/es the training in aquaties should provide practice with, as well as without, c lothing, including the use of inflated — for Sonperhuy supports Ze Rastivese ae a» Boxing, wrestling, judo tricks, pegh and tumble fightings ) ne gece best use of na tural weapons + hands, feet, imees, elbows poe geneval body manguverabi lity and foot works S) In a the anes should be on standing holds and their ° : : ) be Sabreings : B Stick handling with either or both handse 2) Fundamental slashes and —— with cobemen to either sides Ce Personal contestss ? (2%) Novelty contests such as are described’ in the War Department Circular Nos 87 and in Paragraphs 35 and 76 of Fe Me Qle20 add zest and interest to the day*s work and are valuable in developing body controk and competitive te fo di Actual competition, (1) At first the various mneuvers whee in this on of the program should be practiced as exercises, later, when suffickant skill is ee trainees may be paired off for actual com= — adequate supervision, in some — of the worke as The chief object: of ins truotion in this area is the development of the ite sense, balance, and certain kinds of body control, parte while supporting the weight by means of the arms and handss ‘Jt dg also one of the best types of activity for the mush=needed develope — ment 8fthe upper bodys — | 2 be Exercises utilizing the horse, esate’ bars, herisontad: bar, ropes and mats should be stressed and they should be planned with a view to being of use in surmounting the — obstacles ee the fields a @» This phase of ‘lial nat culminates, during the latter part of the term, in work on the obstacl course inwhieh most of the skilis previously learned as exercises are utilized in a more practical ways _Binte metmenle ovcroce tre not miforn stentards of achievement should stablished locally, with a minimm performance requirement gor all fe The will to win through coordinated tean sine and diseipline is the first objective in this areas ‘be Teams should be evenly mtched with insentive to develop nerds ageressive play and a fighting, omnpeti tive spirite Ge Other objectives are the imppevenent of cardio@respiratery endurance, speed and agility, and the deve lopment of the large mvaehe groups, parte ieularly of the legse ds We Niet ab ais thd tay We stint | is limited only by the availe ability of facilities and equipment and by trainee interest. However, experience has shown that the following games, while affording the values desired, have, in the past, been most meily —_—, to general parte Seipation by large numbers Soocer, speedball, touch football, modified football, _—n volley= ball, —