HomeMy WebLinkAboutGeneral Order No. 1
GENERAL OP~ER NO. 1
~iverhead, N. Y.
June 22., 1942
TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE STAFF ~
A thorough survey should at once be made of the towns,
villages, roads (both main and secondary), terrain and approaches
in each Town and a detailed plan, with assignment of Minute Men or
squads, for the protection of same. Particular attention should be
paid to flat-roofed, concrete or brick buildings commanding roods
or approaches to such hamlets or. villages. A detailed study of
Levy's "Guerrilla Warfare" (N.R.A. e5~) should be Illude and plans
Illade in accordance therewith.
A Range Officer of the proper qualifications should be
appointed to handle all matters connected therewith and all firing
should be done under his su)ervislon, or that ef 0 Small Arms In-
structor.
A Smull Arms Instructor or In3tructors should be selected
with proper qualificutions to make G survey of all arms possessed
by onch mClInber, their condition end each member; s gUG.lificutions
to handle same. NO OBFIChR uh N~N WILL BE P~MITThD TO CARRY A
GUN ON OR OFF DVfY b~TIL Hh HAS ~TISFI1D the ~ommanding Officer.
the Runge Officer or Small Arms Instructor that he is qualified fc,
handle his weapon or weapons sufely and efficiently.
All members possessing shotguns only shull determine
sizo of buckshot his gun will best handle and shull at all
havo in his possession at least 100 shells of that size in
in addition to Riflod Slugs.
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resorve.
If possossing G. high powor rifle some shell be targoted in
by tho member, having a roservo supply of at least 100 rounds, which
shnll 00 kept on hand at all times.
Small arms practiso upon a suitable range shall bo indulged
in, undor proper supevvision, us often ns practicable.
Ef.;.UIPM:B.NT TO .dE GaRRI:B.D IN GhR AND ON PERSON
Rifle, Shotgun or Rovolver - with sufficiont cartridGes
Fl:lshlight - at le.lst throe colI, focusing
First Aid Kit
Canteen
Shovel
Axo
Cartridge Belt
Tow Rope
Binoculars (If possible)
Choico of clothing is 13ft to ench membor (until suitable uni'
forms ore provided) but should oe of noutral sh~de. such ns hunting
clothos, with the admonition thut Juch articlo should bo worn and
testod to doterminJ its suitability.
BeJring in mind that speJdy assembly or quick coverege of
points to bJ protected is tho roason for the Minute l~n's being.
those crticlJs should be ever handjl:~,so that tho Minute i>!(J.n cun tckc
tho field upon a moment's notice.
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