The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-16

ing have correct idea OF what L,
meant by the position and the bearing
OF a soldier. They are ape to imagine
that It means strut or an extreMcly
strained attitude Or, more frequently,
they think that the term can properly
he applied to any erect position. The
truth OF the case. however, Is that
there Is definite procedure TO follow
IN order to place Yourself in what is
| known In the army as the position Nt
a soldier" it is the position which the
diSmounted soldier Away. assumes at
the command Attention. except as II
may be slightly modified to enable him
to carry properly any arms he may
have in his hands
1t will be well for you TO memori1e
paragraph 81 Of the Infantry Drill Reg
ula,ions. which gives the complete and
accuratae description OF the position oi
the soldier This paragraph is slightly
paraphrased and Simpliicd in the dc
scrpton following Keep in mind
that there are ten elements which must
be properly adjusted to each other, and
check yourself up to see that each one
OF them is properly placed.
J. HeeiSe-On the same line and a,
near each other as possible; most men
should be able to stand with heels
touching each other
= Feet-Turned out equally AMI
forming nh angle of about As degrees
J. Knees-Straigh, without stiffness
a. Hip. Level and drawn back
slightly body erect and resting equal
ly on hips.
s. Chest-Lifted and arched.
8, Shoulders-Square and falling
equally
l. Arms-Hanging naturally.
8 Hands-Hanging naturally, thumb
along the seam of the trousers,
9. Head-Etect and squArely to the
front; chin drawn in so that axis OF
head and neck IL vertical (means that
a straight line drawn through the cen
ter OF head and neck should be yer
ticaO eyes straight to the front
TO- Entire body--Weight OF body
resting equally upon the heels and balls
of the feet.
Note especially that YOU are not re.
Quired to sand in a strained attitude
You are TO be alert but not tense.
One OF the very best things you car
do today is to spend fifteen minute
practising thi, position, getting 4
right Keep this up every day unit
YOU report at camp. In the army, a.
in every day l'ie, first impressions arr
important The first impression yo,
make on your officers and fellows vii
depend, more than you probably real
ire. on the manner in which you stan,
and walk
Making Yourself "Fit'
II YOU can devote part OF your tim
between now and the opening OF cam
TO physical exercise you arc Tor
tuna,e and should by all means take ad
vantage OF every opportunity Climb'ns
jumping, gymnastic exercises, all kinn
of competitive games, swimming. ro"
ing boxing, wrestling, and running, ar
all recommended as excellent method
of developing the skill strength, en-
durance, grace, courage and selt-reli
ance that every soldier needs.
There are some simple rules OF eat
ing and living which all of us shoul
follow regularly. They will be eSpe
cially helpful to YOU IT you put ther
into practice in preparing for camp li'
Perhaps the most important OF theS
rules is to use no alcohol OF any knt
II YOU have been in the habit {
smoking immodcrately. cut down; &,
| your wind, your nerves and your d
gestion into the best possible condition
Eat and drink moderately Che
your food well II is advisable, how
ever, to drink a great deal of cool (nc
| coldD water between meals Don't ei
| between meals.
| Keen away from soda fountains an
soft drink stands Learn TO enjo
simple, nouriShing food.
Accus,om yourself to regular hour
for sleeping, eating and the mornin
| functions.
Don't take last fling" II ma
! land you in the hospital At the best,
| will probably bring YOU into camp
| an unfit condition TO take up your me-
| duties with profit and enjoyment. Thcr
| are strenuous days ahead of YOU and
| will be good sense on your part to max
| reasonable preparation for them
Look Forward With Confidence.
You will find nothing required Z
YOU in the army that is beyond the pow
erS OF the every dav American. Yo
| will see clearly ahead Of YOU, after yo
| have read this course the path whic
YOU are to follow Look forward wit
| confidence Enter the service with IN
firm determination of doing your he,
a, all times, Of PLAYING square wit
| your SuperiorS your associates, an
| Yourself, and Of taking care alway, e
| YOUR assigned duties whatever ma
| happen.
You will find tha, everyone else wi