The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-10
M|SSOULA EXAMINERS
FOR OFFICERS CAMPS
Board Here to Receive Ap-
plications Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday.
PREFER OLDER MEN
Candidates Over 81 to Be Sc
1ected First, Says War
Department.

Western Montana men who wish to
enter the second series of officers
training camps must apply to Mis-
soula board tomorrow. Thursday or
Friday. The board will meet in room
sos. Montana building. at 1880 p. m. on
each Of thesA days to receive and pass
upon applications.
Applications made out and sent d.
rectly to headquarters in the manner
used for the first series Of camps will
be disresarded now. Candidates must
appear in person before the board. and
all applications must be filed by Fri
day, July 10. at the latest.
For Detailed Information.
]. M. Keith, chairman Of the Mis-
soula board. can give detailed infor-
nation at his office in the Missoula
Trust and Savings bank. The other
members Of the committee are G. II.
Mcleod. J. II. T. Ryman and w. l..
Murphy.
AC AsAicoouId UOdTu 1871 the only one
IN western Montana. and all applica-
tions from the western counties of the
state should come before It.
Generally speaking. all citizens older
than 20 years and nine months and
younger than SO are eligible, but pref
erence will be given men over 81, the
draft maximum. Says a memorandum
OF information issued by the adiutant
general:
"In order to obtain the expe.
r'enesd class Of men desired, pref.
ersnee will be given to men over
81 years Of age. other thinqs be.
ing equal. Because Of the antici.
psted large number Of applications,
Il will probably be difficult for men
under that age to qualify except in
instances whore the applicant has
pre'minent qualifications or un.
usual military experience
The circular defines the unalfica
tons OF applicants and the classes and
age limits as follows:
ta} Members of the officers reserve
corps dine sections) who. through no
iauit OF their own, were unable to at
tehd the first series Of camps: also re-
serve OFFICERS Of staff corps under 50
years of age with at least two months
service In war and who have had OK
perience in infantry. cavalry or arti,-
lery.
CD Non commissioned officers of
tne regular army recommended in
March. 1917. for temporary appoint
ment In case of war and who, through
no fault of their own. were unable Ia
attend the training schools for rer,,la,
army non commissioned officers in
April. 1917. Maximum age limit. "a
years.
tch Resigned officers of the regula,
army. Maximum age limit. 80 years.
td) Men OF proper qualifications
made eligible for the officers reserve
corps by the army appropriation act o,
May II. 1917. Maximum age limit 80
years.
(e) Men who have qualified fo,
commissions under general orders, No
az war department. 1915. Maximum
age limit. so years.
O Citizens Of the United State,
VINO have had war service in the pres
ent war as officers or non commits.
stoned officers of the line In the armie,
OF allied powers. Maximum age limit
A years.
I'D Men Of exceptional qualfica
uons who rendered their services &c
the government prior to June s, 1917
ana VINO have been listed under gen
eral orders. No. 81, war department
1915. Maximum age limit, 20 wears
yr,tt
experience and adaptabiity for com
missioned grade, or citizens who have
demonstrated marked ability and ca
pacity Tor leadership, and are clearly
adapted for military service in com =.
mlssioned grade. Maximum age limit
a years.
Examination by Army.
shortiy after July Is army exam
'hcrs Will visit Missoula. Applicants
Seiected by the board for personal and
physical examination viii be notified
10 appear for inquiry into his per.
sonai fitness and his physical condi-
lion. On or soon after August the
accepted applicants will be notified
when to go to the training camp. 70,
Mon.aha men the training will be Civ.
ch at the Preside in San Francisco,
AS 10 character the circular says:
since the special object of thes.
camps is to train a body of men fittet
10 I'LL the more responsible position!
OF command in the new armies, ever,
effort will be made to select men O
exceptional character and proved abil
ity In their various occupations. Will
u Is desired to give full opportunity TO
all eligible citizens to appl,'. no ma,
need make application whose record i
not In all respects above reproach an
who does not possess the fundamenta
characteristics necessary to inspire re