Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-11
HANCOCK PREPARES
FOR LIBERALIZATION


disqualification is being planned at
Camp Hancock in view of the instruc-
tons received here from Washington,
D. c.. during the past week. Camp
Hancock is to be one of thirty camps
which have been named as demobin-
zation camps. which means that troops
will arrive here from other points ana
sent to their homes in the nearby
towns.
Similar measures are to be taken in
regard to the men who are eligible for
discharge at Camp Hancock. The
work Of segregating the men in various
geographical areas has been going on
during the past week, and gen are now
being formed into provisional units
which will facilitate their movement 10
some camp near their home where they
will be discharged.
Those men who are t. be discharged
at this camp and will be able TO
proceed home directly. Major Lester
Ridenour, Of the OPERATIONS Seton. 10
whom has been given the duty Of tax
ing charge Of the movement OF troops
from camp, says that those men who
receive their discharges at camp should
proceed directly to their homes. In
case they stay longer they win take
the chance Of not getting seats on the
train for it will be possible only TO OBJ
tain trains sufficient to carry those
men who are to leave on certain DAYS.
Should the men not go home imme-
diately, they viii miss their chance Of
travelling on the trains secured for
them, and have to take their chances
on other trains liable to be crowded by
other returning men.
A permanent camp, organization to
carry on the work Of rehabilitation
will be necessary and men in the per-
sonnet detachments. and in division
headquarters, as well as other head
quarters units and necessary organi-
cations, will remain in camp to carry
on the required work
These organizations viii carry a
limited number Of men as prescribed
in the tables. and the staffs will be
cut down TO these figures. In cases
where more men are required these
win be added.
Those men who applied for imme-
date discharge and had their appl-
cations approved, have been called for
examination, and It is expected that
action will be taken on thei- cases as
soon as practicable.
The great work Of rehabilitation
presents big problem There Is
vast amount of detail work and ne
cessary clerical labor. as valuable rec
ords are being prepared. It is a large
amount Of machinery which has to be
put into operation to move the many to
the various parts Of the country as
prescribed under the orders.
Plans for doing this work is RAPIDLY
as possible are being worked out. The
mastering out office has its system
atic scheme worked out, and progress
or the work in view Immense
amount of work involved, L. satisfac-
tory. In accordance with the orders
in Washington, the steps are being
taken which will insure the carrying
out OF the partial mobilization Of the
camp in the practical way outlined.
Conscientious obie-vors are the new
men on the list Of those who can Sc,
immediate discharges. However fl
must be shown that the men have
been conscientious directors from The
start, and these must apply for their
severance from the service. Men who
were former employees in the railway
nall service can also ask for irnne-
dlate discharge They must make an
PHeation stating their former employ
ment, and showing their intention to
return 10 work as railway mail clerks.
OIticers who could be spared and
VINO made application for discharge
from the service which would ccr1-
pletely sever their relation. have been
sfanted their request, A list Of those
whose applications were granted is
published in this issue.
From time to time, as the demobili-
cation plans are carried out. and ths
decrease in the personnel permits n
offteers will be permitted TO resign
OFFICERS will be permitted to wear their
uniforms for three months following
their discharge.