Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-07-06

officers Unfantry, Cavalry, Field and
Coast Artillery capable Of filling all
places in the grades above lieuten
ant and many of the places in the
grade of lieutenant in the second
100000 troops. 1t will close No
vember Goth, 1917.
Classes Eligible to Apply, Age Limits
(a) Members of the Officers Re-
serve Corps Cline sections) 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 experience in Infan-
try, Cavalry or Artillery.
90 Non commissioned officers
of the Regular Army recommended
in March, 1917, for temporary ap-
pointment in case of war, and who,
unable to attend the training schools
for Regular Army non-commissioned
officers in April, 1917. Maximum
age limit SO years.
(c) Resigned officers of the
Regular Army. Maximum age limit
so years.
(d) Men of proper qualifications
made eligible for the Officers Re-
serve Corps by the Army Appropria-
ton of May IL, 1917. Maximum age
limit so years.
(e) Men who have qualified for
commissions under General Orders
No. AZ, War Department, 1915.
Maximum age limit so years. y
f Citizens of the United States
who have had war service in the pres
ent war as officers or non-commis-
stoned officers of the line in the
armies of allied powers. Maximum
age limit A. years.
(g) Men of exceptional qualifica-
lions who rendered their services to
the government prior to June s.,
1917, and who have been listed under
G. o. 81, War Department. Maxi
mum age limit SO years.
| CHI Citizens with valuables mill
tary experience and adaptability for
commissioned grade, or citizens who
have demonstrated marked ability
and capacity for leadership, and are
clearly adapted for military service
In commissioned grade. Maximum
age limit "A years.
| Employees of the United States
must inclose the signed recommends
ton and consent of their chiefs.
Note.-Men who applied for the
first series of camps must re-apply
whether or not certified as suitable
for the first camps. They will have
no preference in selection for these
camps but will be on an equal basis
with other applicants.
The minimum age limit for all ap-
plicants is 20 years and months.
However, in order to obtain the ex-
perienced class of men desired, pref
erence will be given to men over 81
years of age other things being equal.
Because of the anticipated large num-
Der of applications. it will probably
be difficult for men under that age to
qualify except in instances where the
applicant has prominent qualifica-
tons or unusual military experience.
No Letters of Recommendation.
Note particularly that letters of
recommendation are not wanted, but
only the names of three responsible
citizens who know the applicant best.
Each applicant must be examined
physically at his own expense by
reputable physician who will fill out
the physical report forming part Of
the official application blank. This
preliminary examination is subject to
review and the examining oficer may
require another examination. Men
who submitted physical examination
on the army blank for the first series
Of camps may submit these reports In
lieu Of a new examination.
Applications will be received up to
July Is, 1917. Under no circum-
stances will an application be consid-
cred If received after July Is.
Accepted applicants, unless they
are reserve officers or members of the
regular army or national guard in
federal service, will be required to
enlist for three months time. under
section 81. National Defense Act, and
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In the army of the United States es
may be rendered by the Secretary of
War. The enlistment obligates one
to service in the training camp only.
The government will pay the men
in training 800 per month during
the three months course and will
provide transportation, uniforms and
subsistence except that reserve OH
GERS in training will receive the pay
Of their grades and will provide uni
forms and subsistence at their own
expense.
Since the special object of these
camps Is to train body of men fitted
to fill the more responsible positions
of command in the new armies, every
effort will be made to select men of
exceptional character and proved
ability in their various occYpatiops-
While It Is desired e ~