The Coconino sun., 1917-03-09
CITIZENS MILITARY
 TRAINING CAMPS

Department will be held in the States of Louisiana, Texas, and New Mexico in the summer of 1917. While the exact locations of the camps have not been fully determined, the following is the program that probably will be put into effect:
 Austin, Texas-May 4-June 8.
 Dallas, Texas--June 16-July 15.
 Alexandria, La.-July IS, Aug. 27. 27.
 Houston, Texas, Sept. 8-October 2.
 Las Vegas, N. M.-July 21-Aug. 20.
 Objects of the Camps
 The objects of these camps are to instruct and train the citizens of the country in the use of arms in the tactical use of troops, to teach the military history and policy of the United States, and the military con ditions existing therein, and also to prepare those desiring commissions in the Officers Reserve Corps for the duties pertaining to such commis- sions.
 Qualificat ons for Attendance
 These camps may bs attended by any male citizen of the United States Cor any male who has declared his intention of becoming a citizen) be- tween the ages of IS and 45, who is in sound physical condition and of good moral character, and who has had the equivalent of high school education.
 Those who have the above qualif- cations, but who are between the ages of 45 and 55, may be authorized to attend, but entirely at their own ex- pense.
 Obligations for Military Service
 Attendance at these camps involves absolutely no obligation of any kind for future military service. As ex- plained below, those who have com pleted course of three camps, may become members of the Officers Re- serve Corps, subject to call in the event of war.
 Transportation
 Transportation from the attendants home to the camp and return, will be furnished by the United States; the exact manner in which this will be done has not yet been decided upon.
 Subsistence
 Subsistence while at camp will be furnished by the United States with out cost to the attendant.
 Uniform
 The uniform will be furnished at the expense of the United States in somewhat the following manner:
 (a) The applicant is urged to fur nish his own uniform. After being accepted as an attendant, he has the privilege of purchasing this uniform from the Government at cost price, plus 109o. At the conclusion of each of his three terms, he will be then reimbursed one-third of the amount so expended.
 (b) The applicant may wear the uniform already purchased by him at some former camp, and he will be similarly reimbursed.
 (c) Upon reporting at the camp and depositing s10.00, a uniform will be furnished the attendant, to be re- turned by him at the conclusion of the camp. If no article furnished has been lost or damaged other than by fair wear, the deposit will be returned, or in the event of loss or damage, a balance will be returned after the cost of the lost or damaged article has been deducted.
 Arms, Equipment, Etc.
 Attendants at the camp will be furnished cots, bedding, arms and equipment by the United States.
 Course of Instruction
 This includes a series of three camps, each of thirty days duration, and known respectively as the Red, White and Blue Camps. Instruction at the first camp vii be basic in fantry course. For the second and third camps, the attendant will be allowed to choose the particular arm of the service in which he desires to be instructed, and will be taught the duties of officers and non-commis- stoned officers of that particular arm. In addition to the summer camps, a correspondence course will be con- ducted during the winter months for those desiring to continue their stu dies.
 A part of the period of each camp vii be devoted to march in which actual campaign conditions will be and in which problems of security, transportation, bivouac and