The Washington herald., 1918-07-09
D. c. n. G. ASKS
21-YEAR-OLDS
TO ENLIST now
Offers Equipment and Pay
While Serving In
,. Training 80.

TO each man Of the $500 regis
ftering under the selective draft on
June S. q letter has been sent urg-
ing him to enlist in the District Ma
tional Guard for his preliminary
training. This action was taken
by Brig. Gen. Richard D. Sims. COM
manding the District National
Guard, so that the new draft men
may Mt themselves for promotion
to higher grades than that OF 'pri-
vate when they are called and sent
to their cantonment.
The advantages of preliminary
instruction in the District guard
are pointed cut and it is explained
that this can be done without in
reference with their work, studies
or recreation. Two hours drilling on
one night each week is all that is
required. The further patriotic in
ducement is held out to the draft
men that they will, until called to
the colcrs, be ready and able to
serve In the protection of the Ma
tional Capital in case Of emergency.
Enlistment in the District Guard,
GeK Simms stated yesterday. will
in no way relieve the draft men
from their obligations under the Sc
lective draft. 1t would aid them
materially, however. ne added, when
they are called. The letter is as fol-
lows:
Are You Preparedf
"zon June 5. 1915 you registered
under the call of the President of the
United States, which was the first
step toward being inducted into the
military service Of the United States.
States.
Are you prepared to assume the
duties of a soldier at once? II not.
it will be necessary when you are
called to instruct you from the be-
ginning in military matters and con-
sumo much time and effort to make
you efficient as a fighting man, and
to fit you for promotion to> higher
grades than that of a private.
DO you realize that valuable pre-
liminary training can be obtained at
home without interfering with your
work. your studies or your recreation
by devoting but two hours a week
for drilling?
The National Guard Of the Dis
trict of Columbia offers all the ad-
vantages of military training, to-
gether with the use of its indoor and
outdoor rife ranges, under experienced
officers who are competent instruc-
tors. You will be at absolutely no
expense, and only a minimum amount
of your time will be required for these
duties, which in no way increase your
liability to service. but materially fits
you for early promotion.
Equipment Supplied.
Uniforms, equipment, arms,
quarters, etc, are furnished and
the time spent by you in the per-
formance of the required duties is
paid for by the United States gov
ernment.
why not enlist at once and thus
obtain as much training as possible
before you are called. and in the
meantime be ready. and able to
serve in the protection Of the Ma
tional Capital in case of emergency.
Information can be obtained by
calling at the National Guard Head
quarters Armory. 472 L street north
west, any day except Sunday, be-
tween the hours of 5, and 10 p. m.
Or a communication addressed TO
the Adjutant General, d. c. Militia,
will bring the information desired"
while We are making a special
drive to secure the draft men,"
Gen. Simms said yesterday, I'VE are
equally as anxious to obtain the
enlistment of men between the ages
of Is and 81 and from 80 to 45
years.