Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-03
THE ID ARMS OF
THE SERVICE

LIE CENVNE
The Recruiting Sergeant can give
you the information that will help |
you decide which branch fits you
best. In all Of them you will get |
the fine training as soldier that |
the United States offers all its men |
in many branches you can get
highly specialized training. /
INFANTRY-The men who have made the name
Of "doughboy" feared and respected throughout
the world welcome you to the eomradsship. Fins
fel!ows-eood fun and good training in any school
At the post you 60 to-
CAVALRY-When the horses are champng al
the bit and toe yellow legs" mount up and the
troop rides forth, there is thrill that old
aryman ever forget. A horse Of your own
good outdoor life and training for future success
FIELD ARTILLERY ACTION Frcn." comes
the communicating watch the boys with the red
hat cord snap into it. happy outis-wth tho
dash of mounted service added to interesting work
that calls for head and hand. Motors you wish
CORPS OF ENGINEERS--Armye ngineerngis
known the world over for its excellence and an en-.
listment in tho engineers can be the start Of
young mans training in the various branches Of
engineering and in\the mechanical and building
trades.
COAST ARTILLERY-Lving on the sea coasts,
guarding big cities with big guns, getting hmstot
study and a wide and good technical training, the
C. A. c. man is preparing for useful life and good
pay and is having good time while he learning.
The c. A. c. also mans the mobile big gun rsgl-
ments throughout the country.
AIR SERN1CEG ncluding BALLOON CORPS
Tho man who gets the early edge in e1penenes
with aeroplanes and balloons has chance TO casn
in big on his army training. For flying is only in
its infancy and it's going to be profitable business
for men with the right experience.
ORDNANCE DEPT. The ordnanoeisappeahns
to the studious young American. To wide oppof'
tunites for study, ii adds a business as well asa
technical training.
SIGNAL CORPS-Whe.her it's laying a wire
from a reel-cart At gallop or installing wireless
station that will fash its message half around the
world, the Signal Corps is there and man who
learr:. radio telegraph and telephone work in tho
Signal Corps is always valuable.
MEDICAL DEPT.-Good experience, eoodpaN
and training all branches Of hospital work. Excel
lent opportunity for future success. The Vefef'
mary Corps teaches the care Of horses as vel! -
meat and milk inspection.
TANkCCRPS-Th man who knows gas motors
and tractors or who wants to know them is IN
vitsd to join the Tanks. Radio, machine gun ano
ordnance work all parts Of the Tank Corps
work.
QUARTERMASTER CORPS-The corpsthas
feeds and clothes the Army offers valuable tram
ing for future business. Interesting work tor tn'
man who likes horses In the Remount Services.
NDIVISION-Prac.icalwork
in the many trades part Of the every day life oil the
Construction Division. Many opportunities 10
learn the trades Of highly paid specialists
CHEMICAL WARFARE SERVICE-Fora man
with . little knowledge Of chemistry or Tor any
ambitious young man who would ike to get INA.
knowledge, there is interesting work ana np'1
advancement in the 6. W. s.
MOTOR TRANSPORT CORPS-A thorough
practical training in motors and their aeeessones
and in driving well.;s given in the well-equipPeo
schools Of the Motor Transpor: Corps.