Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-27

nation for those who contemplated at
tending either or both Of the Ogle-
thorpe camps were given:
Books on military matters-It is
recommended that the following books
be read before attending camp: In
fantry Drill Regulations; or Cavalry
Service Regulations; or Field Artillery
Regulations; United States Army Field
Service Regulations; Manual of Mil
itary Training" by Capt. James A.
Moss. For those wishing more infor-
nation, additional books are suggest
ed: Tactical Principles and Problems
(Hanna); Basic Course for Cavalry"
IL. c. Andrewsw); Elements of Mil
itary Hygiene" (Ashburn): Military
Sketching and Map-Reading for Nom
commissioned Officers, by Lieut..
Grieves. )
The above may be obtained from the
army and navy cooperative stores. 16
East 42d street, New York: the United
States Infantry Association, Washington,
D. c.: The George Banta Publishing Co..
Menasha. Wis, or any book publishing
company.
Inoculation-It Is strongly recommended
that the typhoid prophylaxis be taken at
the camp or before. il preferred. (No
charge for this treatment at the camp
or for approved applicants at any army
post.) Not obligatory.
Instruction-The purpose Of the camp
will be to give each attendant as much
of the fundamental education Of an orli-
Ger as can be impaired in the duration
of the camp. A certain definite routine
will be prescribed for all, including rife
practice.
Special opportunities under selected Of
ficers will be offered for training in va
rious branches of the service, cavalry,
artillery. engineers, signal corps, first
aid.
There will be present at the camp cav
alary, artillery, signal corps and .infan-
try officers Of the regular army.
Those who have had a fundamental in.
fantry training or have attended nill-
tary training camp may enter directly
a troop Of cavalry or a battery of artil-
lery and devote their time to this special
training, provided there are enough ap.
plcants.
Observation-Disclosures at the camp
will be divided into war strength com.
panies Of infantry. troops Of cavalry OF
batteries Of artillery, commanded by Of.
ficers Of the regular army. whose duties
cover not only those of instruction. but
also the health and general welfare OF
their commands. Attendants are on a
cadet basis.
Special periods Of attendance (Natfon'
al Guardsmen)-Those who are members
of the National Guard or have had other
recent military training (since August
1910. may apply. and on approval may
attend for less than the prescribed pc.
Rod. AS the military training is progress.
sive the latter part of the camp is rec.
commended for such men. Men of suff1
cient experience will be used as officers
and on-commissioned officers for the
various organizations. The original en-
rollments stating experience are on file
with the commanding officer Of the camp
Examinations-No examination Is re-
quired. but board of regular officers
| on duty at the camp will make such rec
concentrations as to individual qualifica
tions as they may deem proper. to bt
filed with the war department.
For further information prospective at
tendants should address Officer ir
Charge Southern Military Training
| Camp. Governors Island, N. Y"