CALARASI BASIC TRAINING CENTER

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• Document Creation Date: December 27, 2016
• Document Release Date: May 10, 2013
• Sequence Number: 6
• Publication Date: July 24, 1952
• Content Type: REPORT

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CEN AL INTELLIGENCE,.AGENCY
INFORMATION REPORT
SUBJECT Calarasi Basic Training
Center
DATE DISTR. Ajbiul 1952
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SUPPLEMENT TO
REPORT NO.
DATE OF INFORMATION
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111 794. OF THE U.S. CODE. AS AMENOEO. ITS TRANSMISSION OR PEAT.
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Organizaetion
14 There were two battalions at the Calarasi Training Center; one
was known as the Naval Infantry Battalion (t?Batalionul de
Infanterie Maxima' - B I M), the other was known as the Mixed
Naval Battalion J "Batalionul Mist Marina" - B M M)
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the naval infantry unit* and the naval engineer units would
be consolidated into so called mixed naval units (i5 naval
infantry and naval engineer battalions would be combined and
called Mixed Naval Regiments).
20 The total number of personnel, including both battalions, was
eestizmated at approximately two thousand0 Out of this number,
approximately 120 were instructors (commissioned and non-
commissioned officers), while the rest were recruits. Each
battalion was composed of three com as +i.es (Companii); each
company was composed of six p.latocnas; each platoon (pluton)
was subdivided into four groups (grupe); there veers-15 men
in each groupo Approximately 30 commissioned officers and 30
non-commiaas.ioned officers were assigned to each battalion
(the majority of them were instructors). The ranks of the
commissioned officers ranged from ensign (sub-loeotenent)
to captain (capitan comand,or) D The commissioned officers
were drawn from the navy, naval engineer units, and the
naval infantry units o
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A political officer was assigned to each company. These
political officers were directly subordinate to the training
center political officer, who was a It col from the Tudor
Viadirirescu, Division (army). The commanding officer of the
training center was a captain (capstan conwandor) in the
Rumanian Navy.
The training center, was located approximately one km west of
the town of Calarasi. The training area was located on the
Danube shore about six km upstream from the townts periphery...
It was devoid of any structures, and covered with grass.
The basic training was done in platoons and groups. Ordinarily,
each platoon was under the supervision of one commissioned
officer and one NCO. During the three month training period,
Mauser and Mannlicher rifles, Oita or Orita (Rumanian
manufacture) submachine guns and Mauser machine guns were used.
For the first two weeks the recruit was drilled without rifles,
and was instructed in the performance of guard duty. During
the next two months, he received training in the firing of
rifles, submachine guns, and machine guns. He was also in-
structed in grenade (blanks) throwing, bayonet attack, and
attack practices. Marches, including night marches, were under-
taken. Swimming instructions were also given at this train-
ing center. No instructions were given in mortar firing,
artillery firing or chemical warfare. At the end of each
month, each man had to qualify in the firing of the various
weapons. First month firing tests were done with the rifle
(10 rounds; five for practice, and five for qualification).
Second month firing tests were done with the rifle (five
rounds for practice, and five for qualification), and the sub-
machine gun (one clip of approximately 32 rounds, fired
individuall, and then both guns fired in bursts). At the end
of the third month, firing tests were done with the rifle
(five rounds for practice, and five for qualification), sub
machine gun (one clip of 32 rounds; fired individually and in.
bursts), and machine gun (15 rounds; five fired individually;
and 10 in bursts) .
Night marches were undertaken about four times during the three
month training period. The'distance covered during these
marches was approximately 60 km. The marches were made with
full pack (.40 kg including rifle). These marches started
`around midnight 60 km distance was covered in five or six
hours of forced march, in cadence all the way, and with only
15 minutes rest. No one was allowed to fall out once the
march started. The day following the night march was devoted
to further field training.
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The following is the daily schedule during the three month train-
ing period:
-0500 hrs reveille
0500-0530 hrs dressing and 10 minutes of physical
exercises
0530-0600 hrs breakfast (consisting of 150 to 200 grams
of black bread and ersatz coffee)
0600-0630' hrs march to training area (after the first two
weeks, with rifle, ammunition pouch and
bayonet)
0630-1000 hrs training, with 10 minute breaks every hour
1000-1100 bra political training, given by the political
officer - primarily reading newspapers and
talks on the Soviet Union
1100-1130 hrs march back to the barracks
1130-1200 hrs free time
1200-1230 hrs dinner, consisting of bread (500 grams issued
for 24 hrs) 200 grams of corn meal, soup
(generally cabbage), beans or potatoes,
meat (beef) three times a week
1230-1400 hrs free time
1400-1430 hrs march back to the training area
1430-1700 hrs training with 10 minute breaks every hour
1700-1830 hrs march back to the barracks
1830-1900 hrs free time
1900-1930 hrs supper; consisting of bread, soup (cabbage
or potatoes), oatmeal, or instead of oat-
meal, boil potatoes or beans
2000-2100 hrs evening program (program de seara), con-
sisting of cleaning equipment, clean-
.ing and pressing of, clothing, and In-
spection of equipment and clothing by the
instructing officer or NCO
2100-0500 hra sleep
The weekly schedule is described as follows:
Monday: the usual training program was giver as
described above
Tuesday: the usual training program was given, as
described above
Wednesday: the usual training was followed till
1300 hrs; after 1300, an administrative pro-
gram (programul administrative) was given,
which conaistem of cleaning the courtyards
and barracks, cleaning and inspection of
equipment, washing and pressing of
clothing
Thursday: the usual training program was followed
Friday: the usual training program was followed
Saturday: the usual training pro ram was followed
till 1400 hrs; after 1900 hrs, troops,
bathed in the town's public bath and cleaned
equipment and clothing. Usually;, during
Saturday after nouns, there was an inspection
by the commanding officer. at which time
the troops could present their complaints
From 1700 to 1800 hrs there was the usual
olitical program. About once a month
(after supper on Saturdays) each man? by
rotation was taken to see the movies in
town, free of charge.
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Sunday: the regular program-was followed till 0600
hrs; from 0600 to 1200 hours the adminis-
trative program was followed,, including
cleaning equipment, and cleaning and
pressing uniforms, At this time the
platoon commanders inspected the weapons.
During Sunday afternoon, the troops were
given free time; however, only five men
from one platoon, (by rotation) were able
to go to town at one time0 Curfew was at
2100 hrs. During the training period, one
man was usually able to go in town twice.
Taps was sounded at 2100 hrs.
The above program was probably enforced during the winter months,
also. During inclement weather, theoretical instructions were
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bined training, with other units took place.
10. During the three month basic training period, no furloughs were
given. An exception was made in. case the father or mother of
the trainee died, and then only if the telegram announcing
the death was endorsed by the'military or police authorities
at the trainee's place of residence. A maximum of three days-
leave was given in such cases.
11. The uniforms worn by the navy recruits during the three month
basic training period were of regular navy out,, although they
were of thick 0 D wool material (as in the ground fo"aces
uniforms). The ca had a black band with the inscription
"Wrina ' Militara" (Navy) in gold. The jacket or blouse was 0. D,,
out in navy style, and had an 0 D collar with three dark*browrn
stripes. This blouse was worn with either an 0 D cloth belt.,
or a brown leather belt, approximately 10 cm above the lower
hem of the blouse. The trousers were also 0 D. and were tucked
into black leather leggins, The shoes were heavy and black.,
The overcoat was 0 D. out in navy style, and had a ~'ed anchor
cloth insignia on the collar lapels. The 0 D navy uniforms
were worn without neckties, while the navy blue uniforms!.were
worn with'a necktie. Buttons on both the blue and 0 D uniforms
ware brass and had an anchor insignia. When the basic training
was finished and the sailor arrived at his permanent station,
.the 0 Duniform was turned in and the usual blue uniform was
issued.
12. The only vehicles available at the Calarasi naval training
center were supply trucks. There was no radio station at
the training center; telephone facilities, however, were
available.
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