Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-06-29


ent war as officers or non-commis-
stoned officers of the line in the ar
mics of allied powers. Maximum age
limit "A years.
(g) Men of exceptional qualifica-
tions who rendered their services to
the government prior to June 5, 1917,
and who have been listed under G.
o. 81, war department. Maximum age
limit so years.
(h) Citizens with valuable military
experience and adaptability for com.
missioneG grade, or citizens who have
demonstrated marked ability and ca
pacity for leadership. and are clearly
adapted for military service in COM
nissioned grade. Maximum age limit
- years.
Employees of the United States must
inclose the signed recommendation
and consent of their chiefs.
NOte-Meu who applied for the first
series of camps must re-apply whether
CT not certified as situable for the first
camps. They will have no preference
in selection for these camps but will
be on an equal basis with other appli-
Cants.
The minimum age limit for all APP
plicants is 90 years and 9 months.
However, in order to obtain the ex-
per!enced class of men desired, pre-
ference 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 pTe-eminent 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 mis- own expense by a
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 officer mag
require another examination. Men
who submitted physical examination
on the army blank for the first series
Of 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.
Obligation
Accepted applicants, unless they are
reserve officers of the regular army
or national guard in federal service
will be required to enlist for a period
of three months, under section IA
national defense act, and will agree
to accept such commission in the army
of the United States as may be ten
dered by the secretary of war The
enlistment obligates one to service in
the training camp only.
Pap and Expenses
The government will pay the men in
training 800 per month during the
three months course and will provide
transportation, uniforms and subsist
ence except that reserve officers in
training will receive the pay of theil
grades and will provide uniforms ant
subsistence at their own expense.
Character of Men Desired
Since the special object of these
camps is to train body of men fittct
to fill the more responsible positions
oil command in the new armies. every
effort will be made to select men oil
exceptional character and proved abil
ity in their various occupations. While
It is desired to give full opportunity
for all eligible citizens to apply, NJ
man need make application Whose
record Is not in all respects above re
I proach and who does not possess tn
fundamental characteristics necessar!
to inspire respect and confidence.
How 20 Make Application
Every candidate must file his appli
cation in person with the local com
mittee of the military training camp