Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-06
Similar Camp at Preside

Similar camp at IIeSlulO
y similar camp of instruction is being
held at tin, Preside, Monterey, Cal, for
the benefit of students of educational in
stiiutiou> on the Pacific slope This year 5
camps are in the nature of an experiment
If the camps are successful it is intend
ed 10 hold them annually, one in each of
the four sections of the country.
In memorandum issued by the war
chief OF staff il is stated that the object
OF these camps is primarily TO increase
the present Inadequate personnel of the
trained military reserve of the nited
States by q class of men from whom. in
time oil "A national emergency, a large
proportion OF the commissioned officers
viii probably be drawn, and upon whose
military Judgment at such time the lives
of many other men VII in d measure de-
pend.
The object sought is not in any way
one of military ACKNOWLEDGMENT, but
means OF meeting vital need confronting
a peaceful unniitary- though warlike
nation to preserve that desired peace and
prosperity by the best known precaution
viz. more thorough preparation and
equipment 10 resist any effort TO break
such peace.
The instruction and military exercises
Will be concluded, as far as practicable
10 the mornings. and Will not exceed a
maximum of about four hours work per
DAY. This will be real military work. not
play. and will include a practical appli-
cation of the proper precautions of
health. care OF the person. camping and
marching. and instruction in military
policy, military instruction. both theo-
retical and practical. in the actual han
ding of troops in the field under simulat-
ed battle conditions The minutiae of
drill and precision of movement will not
be required. An understanding of the
principles involved is considered of more
Importance in the short time available
than the exercise or movement itself.
Instruction in Shooting.
instruction in shooting by actual prac-
tice on a target range will also be given
and 10 those students making the requi-
site score over the prescribed course the
National Rifle Association of the United
States will give their regular marks
manship badge The afternoons and even
ings will, SO far as practicable with due
regard 10 proper supervision and military
necessities. be at the students disposal.
Inc troops Of the regular army. which
II is contemplated sending to the Gettys-
burg encampment. include a battalion of
infantry with band. troop of cavalry. a
battery OF held artillery, a detachmen of
the signal Corps. with latest equipment
Tor wire and wireless communication
also a medical personnel sufficient TO
amply and properly take care of accident
or sickness.
Demonstrations will be given by the
troops and fully explained by the officers.
informal talks Will be given by selected
officers OF the regular army. and will
include the explanation of the theoretical
principle Of tactics and instructions in
military needs and policy.
Opportunities will he offered if prac-
ucaole. TO those who desire il to have a
little experience and training in actually
riding the cavalry horses. or in riding the
artillery caissonS and horses during drill
1T Is thought the plan will meet with
the approval of the college authorities.
the students and the parents for the fol-
towing reasons: A healthy out-of-door
lie Tor the summer vacation and at a
less expense than usually required when
away from home. habits of obedience
command, self-control, order and personal
hygiene: the interest of the locality Sc
Iected, the mutual benefit received by
meeting and intimately mixing with stu
dents OF other we'll known institutions
ana the opportunity afforded for athletic
work, and the knowledge gained in the
military art through which should their
country AT any time stand In need of
their services, they will be better fitted
10 discharge their duty. certificate Of
attendance will given To each student at
tending the entire camp