Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-07-12
NEW SERIES OF TRAINING CAMPS.

August II, november 70, lSlf the
Preside, San Francisco, Cal.
General Plan.
To provide officers for the drafted
forces of the National Army the War
shas adopted the policy of
commissioning all new officers of the
line Qnfantry, Cavalry, Field ana
Coast Artillery purely on the basis of
demonstrated ability after three
months observation and training in
the Officers training Camps.
A second series o. icers' Training
Camps win be held beginning August
9th, 1917, with the definite mission
of producing body of line Officers
Onfantry, Cavalry, Field and Coast
Artillery capable Of filling all places
in the grades above lieutenant and
many of the places in the grade of
lieutenant in the second 500 900 troops.
Date and Location of camp.
The Second Camp for the Western
Department will be held at the Preside
Reservation, San Francisco, Cal, and
will open on August 9th, 1917, and
close November Goth, 1917.
Qualificataons-Cla Glasses Eligible.
(a) Members of the Officers Re
serve Corps Cline sectiors) who, through
no fault of their own, were unable to
attend the first series of camps; also
Reserve Officers of Staff Corps under
so years of age with at least two
months service in war and who have
had experince in Infantry, Cavalry or
Artillery.
(b) commissioned officers of
the Regular Army recommended in
March, 1917, for temporary appointment
in case of war, and who, through no
fault of their own, were unable to at
tend the training schools for Regular
Army on-commissioned officers in
April, 1917. Maximum age limit so
years.
(c) Resigned Officers of the Regular
Army. Maximum age limit 80 years.
(d) Men of proper qualifications
made eligible for the Officers Reserve
Corps by the Army Appropriation of
MAY 10, 1917. Maximum age limit so
years.
commissions under General Orders No.
AZ, War Department, 1915. Maximum
age limit so years.
(f) Citizens of the United States
who have had war service in the pres
ent war as Officers or non commissioned
officers of the line in the armies of al
lied Powers. Maximum age limit "A
years.
(g) Men of exceptional qualifica-
tions who rendered their services to the
Government prior to June 5, 1917, and
who have been listed under G. o. 81,
War Department. Maximum age limit
so years.
(h)S Citizens with valuable military
experince and adaptability for commits
stoned grade, or citizens who have dem
onstrated marked ability and capacity
for leadership, and are clearly adapted
for military in commissioned grade
Maximum age limit "A years.
Employees of the United States must
inclose the signed recommendation and
Vonsent of their chiefs.
Note-Men who applied for the frs
series of camps must reapply whether
or not certified as suitable for the frs
camps. They will have no preference
in selection for these camps but will b.
on an equal basis with other applicants
The minimum age limit for all appli
cants is 20 years and months. How
ever in order to obtain the experienced
class of men desired, preference will'b,
given to men over 81 years of age othe
things being equal. Because of the an
ticipated large number of applications
it will probably be difficult for meI
!, under that age to qualify except In in
stances where the applicant has pre-
eminent qualifications or unusual mill
tary experience.
| No Letters of Recommendation.
Note particularly that letters of re
commentator are not wanted, but onl,
the names of three responsible citizen
: who know the applicant best. Eael
applicant must be examined PHYSICAL.
t at his own expense by a reputable ply
stefan who will fill out the physical re
I port forming part of the official appli
!, cation blank. This preliminary exami
nation is subject to review and the eS
aiming officer may require anothe
examination. Men who submitte
physical examination on the Army blan
for the first series of camps may submit
these reports in lieu of a new examine
ton.
Applications will be received up
July Is, 1917. Under no circumstance
will an application be considered if r.
ceived after July Is.
Obligation.
Accepted applicants, unless they al
reserve officers or members of til
Regular Army or National Guard
Federal Service, will be required to e1
list for a period of three months und'
Section 81, National Defense Act, an
will agree to accept such commission
the Army of the United States as ms
be rendered by the Secretary of Wa
The enlistment obligates one to servi
ing the training camp only.
Pay and Expenses
The Government will pay the men
training 800 per month during IL
three months course and will PROVE
transportation uniforms and subsisten
except that Reserve Officers in trai
ing will receive the pay of their grad
and will provide uniforms and subsi
tence at their own expense.
Character of Men Desired.