Arizona republican., 1918-07-22

tice, and other lines may be given if enough men apply for these courses. c. When are the classes held? A. In the evening from 7:30 to 9:3O, three nights a week.
 c. What does it cost? A. The classes are absolutely free. The government, the state, and the community are paying the bills. Q. Who is organizing the classes? A. The Department of Vocational Education. under the direction of the Federal Board for Vocational Educa- tion in Washington. which is in turn CO., operating with the war department. Where Q. What does a man get out of it? . A. He gets a certificate which shows how much work he has done in l the classes. If he has attained suit able proficiency, his certificate will se- cure placement for him in special ar my service. The personnel officers at the cantonments have received orders to honor certificates and place the men accordingly.
 Q. What advantage is there in spe- cial mechanical service? 1 A. It gives a man greater chances for promotion, gives him an opportun- 1 ity to be of greater service to his
 
 probably be more desirable than that of the infantry.
 Q. Why should I be interested in this?
 A. If you prefer infantry service, you probably will not be interested If you prefer something else, here is a chance to get ready for it. Q. If take this training, where will I be placed?
 
 A. If you qualify in radio operating, you will be placed in the signal corps. If you qual's- in automobile repairing you may be placed in the engineers, the quartermaster corps, the aviation section, or one of the other specialized army branches
 When?
 Q. How long does it take to get a certificate?
 A. That depends on how hard you work and how much you know already. Many men are now developing a good radio operating speed in about 75 hours of practice. Men who are now familiar with automobile work, make rapid progress in that line.
 Q. What kind of teachers will can duct the classes?
 A. Practical men who know the work to be taught.
 Q. Who can enroll in these courses A. Any prospective soldier between the ages of IS to 31 inclusive.
 Q. Where will these classes be held; and on what nights?
 A. This information can be ob- tained from your local war training director.
 Q. What do I have to know about the work before I can enroll?
 A. Nothing: men with little or nc experience will be accepted. The man with some experience behind him will of course, get along faster.
 What?
 0. Will 1 be called in the draft sooner if I take this training?
 A. No; this will not in the least affect your draft call.
 0. Can I enlist if want to?
 A. After a man has had a certain amount of training, he can apply fol induction and be sent to special army training school If he is we'll enough qualified, he can go directly to servict if he desires.
 c. What if I should be called by tn, draft before I finish the course?
 A. You will have to go to camp il response to the draft call. If you hay, had enough training you will get cer tificate to take with you.
 .. What does the certificate show
 A. It shows the number of course you have completed and the grade yol received in each. If you are radio op orator, it shows your operating speed
 Q. What should I do to get int one of these classes?
 A. Apply at once to your loca chairman of the district board, or to Colodny. Director of Vocational Edu cation, State House, Phoenix