Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-21
The Students Army Training Corps


(Which branch Of the University of
Oregon offcr3
The University of Oregon unit of the
$. A. T. c. consists of Glass A men
only, that is, those men who have com
pletcd 13 units or mos of high school
work or the equivalent and who are
possible candidates for Officers commits
siOns.
What pay does a member of the
S. A. T. G. receive?
A student in the $. A. 4. c., by in
voluntary induction, becomes sortier
in the L. S. Army, uniformed, subject
to military discipline and with the pay
of a private. In other words, begin
ming October 1st, 1918, each member Of
the S. A. 7. c. at the University of
Oregon receives his uniform and equip
ment, the payment of his Incidental fee
and student body tax, his board and
lodging and $4,000 per month. The
University of Oregon charges no tut.
tion.
S-Nhat must be done to become a
member of the S. A. T. G. at the Uni
sversity of Oregon9
A student who wishes to take ,ad
vantage of this new opportunity for Of
ficers training should apply at once for
admission to tile University of Oregon.
on blanks provided for that purpose,
which includes a certificate Of schoESr-
ship to be signed by the high school
principal. These blanks he can secure
either FROM the registrar Of the Univer.
silly or from his high school principal.
All high schools in the state have been
supplied with the necessary blanks. 1t
is important that these applications for
admission be sent in at once. Only
men who have completed at least 10
units of high school work or the equiva-
lvut are admitted
9-What is the Students relation to
the Army?
The members of the S, A. T. C. will
be soldiers on active duty, Uniformed,
subject to military discipline and with
the pay Of a private.
lO-How long will members of the s.
A. T. c. remain in college?
No definite time has been set, but
probably from three to six months. It
seems likely, however, that eighteen
year old boys will remain in college
during the entire year.
1l-What choice of studies does a
member Of the S. A. II. G. haveg
In the curriculum of the Students
Army Training Corps the average num-
bcr of hours each week will be as fol-
lows;
Military subjects, including practical
instruction, theoretical military instruc-
tlon and physical training, II hours; al
lied subjects, including lectures rccita.
tions, laboratory instruction, lima Ne
necessary preparation therefore, AZ hrs.
Each hour or lecture Or recitation will
ordinarily require two hours Of super
viscd study.
The allied subjects will ordinarily be
selected from the following list: Eng
lish, French, German, mathematics, ply
sizes, chemistry, biology, geology, geog-
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meterology. astronomy, hygfonf, santa.
ton, descriptive geometry, mechanical
and freehand drawing, surveying, eco
Monies, accounting, history, information.
al law, military law and government,
psychology Permission may be granted
for the recognition as an allied subject
OF not more than one subject outside
the above list provided that it occupies
not more than three hours in lectures
and recitations with corresponding time
for study.
l2@Arc boys under 81 eligible for
Officers commissioner
Yes, the rule has been changed and
anyone is years of age or over and pos.
: sessing the proper ability is eligible for
commission.
l3-What physical requirements are
: there9
All men must pass the regular Army
physical examination. Medical and dent.