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SQUADRON ROUTINE ORDERS No. 72/43 21 SQUADRON S.A.A.F.
By
LT. COL. J.F. BRITZ, D.F.C.
Commanding Officer,
21 Squadron, S.A.A.F.
U.D.F., M.E.F.
19th September, 1943.
Para. 257. KIT DISINFESTATION:— All kit and bedding must be disinfested and in order to carry this out, the following is published for the information and strict compliance of all personnel.
The Hygiene Warrant Officer will give the occupants of each Tent instructions when to report with their kit and blankets.
Para. 258. (A) DRESS:— It has been noted that under certain conditions, flying personnel have been wearing a variety of uniforms and flying equipment.
In some instances, it has been observed where members of crews have worn civilian trousers, etc.
Because of the danger inherent where crews are liable to capture by the enemy, it is recommended that the provisions of the Geneva Convention covering the uniform of military personnel be strictly observed.
The necessity for adhering to these conventions cannot be over-emphasised.
"By Command of Lt. General SPAATZ."
(B) The Following Definition of Uniform is published for the information guidance of all concerned.
Any clothing uniformly worn by the Armed Forces by regulation is uniform, provided that the distinctive signs customarily worn with such clothing have not been purposely removed. The fact that Uniform necessarily varies in different climates and in varying circumstances does not alter the fact that it is uniform. For example, a British soldier or airman is not the less in uniform because he is wearing a great coat, a jacket without a great coat or shirt sleeves, each of these garments being regulation, distinctive and generally worn in his service. But if he takes off his service dress or battle dress and stands up in a suit not generally worn in the circumstances in which he is, he is in disguise and not in uniform.
Sheepskin coats, Puffle coats, white ski clothing, airmen's suits are just as much as service dress or battle dress provided they fulfill the conditions in the previous paragraph.
Para. 259. EXAMINATIONS:— If you are studying for any of the following exams, you can write them this year in M.E.
| Union Ed Dept. | Scale of Fees. |
|---|---|
| Std. VI, VII | 2/6 per subject. |
| Junior, Senior (Matric) Cert. | 3/6 " " |
| N.T.C. I, II, III, | " " " |
| A.T.C. | 5/6 " " |
Joint Board Exams.
Junior Certificate and Matriculation.
University of South Africa.
Any degree subjects.
Joint Board of Professional Exams.
Civil Service Lower Law.
Attorney's Admission.
The closing date for entering is at hand. Get into touch immediately with Sqn. Inform Offr. for the necessary forms to fill out. These must be returned to him with the fees payable.
If the exam you’re working for is not listed above, make enquiries.
(Senior Information Officer, d/d 14/8/43)
(Sgd) [unclear] Capt.
for .............................. Lt. Col.
Commanding Officer, 21 Squadron, S.A.A.F.
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