The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-07-05
Information Bulletin Regarding Second
Officers Training Camp at the Preside

Because Of the anticipated large mum
Der of applications, 1t will probably
be difficult for men under that age to
qualify except in instances where the
applicant has eminent qualifica-
tons or unusual military experience.
No Letters of Recommendation.
Note particularly that letters of re-
commentator are not wanted, but
only the names of three responsible
citizens who know the applicant best.
Each applicant must be examined
physically at his own expense by a
reputable physician who will fill out
the physical report forming part of
the official application blank. This
preliminary examination is subject to
review and the examining officer may
require another examination. Men
who submitted physical examination
on the army blank for the first series
of camps may submit these reports in
lieu of new examination
| Applications will be received up to
July Is, 1917. Under no circumstances
will an application be considered If
received after July 15
Obligation.
Accepted applicants, unless they are
reserve officers or members of the
regular army or national guard In
federal service. will be required to en-
list for a period of three months, UNI
der Section 81, national defense. act,
and will agree to accept such COM
mission in the army of the United
States as may be rendered by the
secretary of war; The enlistment OBJ
ligates one to service in the training
camp only.
Pay and Expenses.
The government will pay the men In
training 500 per month during the
three months course and will provide
uniforms and subsist-
ence except that reserve officers in
training will receive the pay of their
grades and will provide uniforms and
subsistence at their own expense
Character Of Men Desired.
Since the special object of these
camps is to train body of men fit
ted to fill the more responsible posi-
tons of command in the new armies |
every effort will be made to select |
men of exceptional character and |
proved ability In their various occupa-
lions. While it is desired to give full
opportunity for all eligible citizens to
apply, no man need make application
whose record is not In all respects
lbove reproach and who does not pos
'ess the fundamental characteristics
Necessary to inspire respect and con-
idence.
How to Make Application.
Every candidate must file his appli-
alton in person with the local COM
nittee of the military training camps
association in the town in which he
esides A military training camps
committee will be ap-
'ointed in every town having a pop
lation of not less than $500 within
he eight states from which candi-
ates are to be drawn for the Presidio :
amp. From these committees ap-
LEGATION blanks can be secured. In
ormation as to the identity and ad-
ress Of the above mentioned local G
ommittees can be had from the CASH !
'r of any bank. Do not mail your :
ppllcation.
The headquarters of the military t
raining camps association for the :
'estern department can be addressed =
s below. I
p. M. LANSDALE,
Executive Secretary.
Hillary Training Camps Association h
the United States. Western De-
partment. POI Pine Street, San
Francisco, California. /,