The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-26
d. No more than "A years old.

old. No more than "A years old.
Men must be of good character and
not addicted to the use of liquor.
Must be of good standing and rep
utation in his own community.
Character and personality must be
such as to command the respect Of Of
ficers and enlisted men.
Adequate education.
Men should be of mature age mas
much as age has a good deal to do
with qualifications for leadership.
Therefore men from 25 to 35 years
of age are preferable.
Oath of Enlistment.
Each man must take an oath to obey
| the rules and regulations for the gov
ernment of the training camp, and
must swear that he will bear true
faith and allegiance to the United
States of America and that he will
obey the orders of the President of
the United States and the orders of
the officers appointed over him for the
duration of this training camp. Each
applicant also agrees to accept such
appointment in officers reserve corps
as may be rendered him by the Secre-
tary Of War.
This oath imposes no obligation to
serve beyond the period of the en-
campment except as commissioned
officer of the Officers Reserve Corps.
be given as to the pay of candidates.
This depends upon the action of Con-
gress, this matter being under consid-
GRAFTON at this time.
Transportation.
Cost of transportation will be met
by the war department, either by fur
nishing same or by reimbursement
therefor at a later date.
Subsistence.
Subsistence in kind while in camp at
a cost Of not to exceed fifty cents
J day per man will be furnished by the
! government. Subsistence in kind will
probably not be necessary inasmuch
as we understand now that army cooks
will be furnished and regular messes
will be established.
Equipment
Uniform complete will be furnished
by the government as long as the sup
ply lasts, but inasmuch as the supply
is inadequate | should advise candi-
dates to provide themselves with out
fits before going to Smelling. l shall
be glad to tell any man on application
what he needs Each man should be
sure to supply himself with two blan-
| kets and necessary toilet articles. The
government will furnish cots, bed
sacks, mess outfits and arms. Each
candidate upon reporting to the camp
commander will be required to deposit
$1,000 to cover loss or damage to
equipment, also $1,000 to cover dam
age to uniform if furnished by the
government. These deposits will be
returned to the candidate at the con-
clusion of the course, if there is no
damage or in case of same less a
charge to cover the unnecessary dam
age. This of course does not apply to
fair wear and tear.
Examinations.
Oral, written and practical examina-
tions will be dispensed with, but each
applicant will be examined personally
by board Of officers as to the fol-
lowing:
Character and sobriety.
Personality, address and force.
Reputation and standing.
Adequate education.
Can the candidate command the re-
spect of officers and enlisted men.
Procedure.
To any interested man | will say
this:
First-Go to DR.. T. N. Yeomans,
who will examine you as to physical
fitness.
Second-Secure three recommended
tions in writing from citizens who
know you, as to character, sObriety,
education and general fitness.
Third-Bring any school certificates
you have to me so that | may send
these in with the recommendation. If
you do not have these certificates your
own sworn affidavit as to school at
tendance will be sufficient. This does
not mean that you have to be grad
uate of a University, though men with
this amount Of education are un-
doubtedly somewhat better qualified
than others without it.
Fourth-After talking with the ap-
plicant I shall tell him in plain Eng
lish whether or not he can fill the bill
and whether or not his papers should
be sent in.
Fifth-All applications should be
taken before May 1st. These applica-
tions must go to General Barry at
Chicago, whose staff makes final dis
position of same. Selected candidates
will be notified in due course where
and when to report.
This is a question Of vital import
ance to our country, and | believe we
should all do our part in helping this
work along. Your assistance in fur
nishing the necessary publicity in con-
nection herewith is greatly appreci-
ated by the Committee.
A. E. WHITNEY.