East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-02
INFORMATION ABOUT
RESERVE OFFICERS
TRAINING CAMP. ETC
Many Men of Mature Age Wanted
Because OF NcSd for OFticcrs Who
Can BE Given Higher Grades Later
n.,

| The Reserve Officers training camp
will be held at the Presidio. San
Francisco. for three months, begin
ming May 5 and win be limited 20
! $500 men from the states of Califor-
mia. Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada
oregon. washington. idaho aud Mon
tana.
All attendants must have the Aual-
ifications requisite for commissioned
officers. Preference will be given men
of previous military experience and
to college students Many men OF
| mature age are wanted because OF
the need for officers who can be Civ
en- higher grades when additional
forces are organized.
The object of the camp rs to pro-
vide the first 10000 officers for the
new armies of the United states. The
camp is for the purpose of determin-
| ing the qualities OF leadership and
fitness OF the students attending 1t.
In general. any student at this camp
of average intelligence, who shows a
willingness to work may feel confi-
dent Of receiving commission in
some grade. All men attending the
camp must take an oath that they will
accept whatever commission may be
offered them at its conclusion. The
attendance at the camp will be limit
ed to $500.
Students attending the training
camp will not be required to make
deposits covering uniform equipment
Transportation will be furnished by
reimbursement
Applicants should Enroll.
We recommend that all applicants
for appointment in the reserve Off
GERS corps, who have not yet been ex-
amined. enroll for the training camp.
The question of suitable pay for an
who attend camps is now under con-
sideration before congress. Those
who have been authorized to attend
the Officers Training Camp will
shortly receive authorization blanks.
Instructions will accompany the au-
thorization blank and by presenting
proper evidence furnished by the
commandant. such persons will be en-
abled to purchase uniforms from the
nearest quartermaster.
Accepted applicants are required.
II practicable. to furnish themselves
with the following uniform:
Article. Approximate Price
to U. S. Plus 10 Pct.
hat, service ............. .$l.l'
1 hat cord U. s T. c. ......... .oS
l coat. service cotton. o. D.. l.4a
shirts, flannel o. ID. tOlive
drab) each ........-...... as
breeches service cotton, each lis
1 pair leggings. canvas ...-... .52
/ pair marching shoes ...... 3.h9
/, set numbers and letters for
service hat ............... ~
1 badge L. S. T. &. (for left arm) 10
stripes. black braid for each
camp completed, pair ........ .O5
! set Workmanship insignia Uor
those qualifying ........ Unknown
The government will furnish cots
bed sacks, blankets. tentage. cooking
and mess outfits, arms and equipment
and such other articles as may be ne
cessary. These articles must be turn
ed in at the termination of the camp
unless purchased by the reserve stu
dent. Any articles lost or damaged
through carelessness or neglect musS
be Said for by the responsible person
at cost price plus ten per cent.
Drill Regulations.
/ Each student will be issued for
use during the camp one copy of drill
regulations of the arm of corps IN
which The is undergoing instruction
tand such other official publication as
may he needed in connection with the
course ne is pursuing.
When commanding officers OF
training camps prepare the final list
Of candidates to be notified to pro-
ceed to the camp. they will exclude
all candidates who reside beyond the
divisional area which the camp rep
resents. The area is included in the
states enumerated above.
II you wish to attend this camp.
apply Immediately in person to the
nearest examining board. bringing
with you application blank. together
with letters OF recommendation at
! tached thereto. Physical examina-
ton OF applicants Is conducted free
of charge by the examining boardssr
/ Application for attendance at these
camps should be filed prior TO May
/. Therefore II you with 10 be one
Of the first 10000 apply Immediately