The Washington times., 1921-04-24

they will be able to form a better idea
as to which branch of the service they
would prefer to ultimately Mt themselves
for as we'll as to profit by their ex-
amples
The plan is to have the candidate &C.
and feel a part. Of the regular troops;
to be one Of them. Upon arrival a.
camp, the enrolment finished. a COM
plete outfit of soldiers equipment will
be issued. A place to eat and sleep
will be assigned. Instructions regard.
ing medical attention, the dentist, IN
the event OF toothache. and where the
weekly wash shall be sent, will be given
him.
All but the subjects nee essary for
practical military training will be
eliminated from the instruction pro-
gram. The essence of past experience
in the training of millions will be de-
voted to the training Of these thousands
of American lads. Five hours each
day will be set aside, normally, for
military instruction, in addition to the
time required for ceremonies. such as
reveille, guard-mount, retreat and for
THE THREE COURSES.
The term of practical military train
ing given in the citizens camps will
consist of a series of three courses In
school there courses would be termed
freshmen" Junior" and senior
classes The series. as arranged at the
training camps, will be known as the
red, the white and the blue courses
The red course will be tie fresh
nan class and will appeal to %
young men between sixteen and TWEEN
ty-one-youths who desire, but who
never have had the opportunity to OBJ
tain military training; ana t2) those
who have military training in school
and cadet companies, but who desire.
in addition. practical military instruc
ton in the field.
Young men among the following
groups who wish to attend one-of the
camps should apply at once for enroll
ment:
1. Young men with little or no mill
tary training.
2. Boy Scouts over sixteen years of
age.
8. Those receiving military training
in high schools and academies, who
have not the opportunity to attend a
summer camp.
4. Members of the Junior Division
Reserve Officers Training Corps, who
are not privileged to attend the senior
camps.
Upon the completion Of the red
course all candidates who have reached
the required degree of effciency-which
can be attained through attention and
obedience to instructions-wi.l be given
certificate indicating that they have
been found qualified for enlistment in
the organized reserves of the army If
the United States.
HIGHER COURSES.
The two higher courses-the white
and bue-require that candidate
shall have had previous military train
ing and the minimum ages required for
enrolment are nineteen and twenty
one years. Successful completion of
these courses will qualify a man for APP
pointment as noncommissioned office
or any officer in the organized reserves.
Those desiring additional informa ton
regarding the white and blue courses
should write to the commar ding gen
eral of the corps area in which they re-
side. The enrolment for tn, first red
course will be made from tie earlieet
applications received; therefore, all who
are interested should make immediate
request for additional information and
the necessary blank forms.
THE INSTRUCTIONS.
The instructions for all candidates in
the red course will cover the duties CT
a private IN the following subjects:
The school of the soldier. squad and
company, rifle practice, guard duty, camp
and marching, individual cooking, care
of equipment, personal hygiene and
physical development the teaching OF
discipline, and the development of that
spirit of mental contentment which per-
mits cheerful compliance with ins,ruc-
tons by any body of men subject to
military discipline.
Physical training will occupy a prom
inent place in the program, including
body development and instruction in
training methods. The spirit of compe
tition will be particularly encouraged
Those who have achieved athletic sbil-
ity In school or other amateur sports
will be eligible for selection as platooo
representatives to meet with the com
pany athletic leader and 10 lead his
own platoon in competitions with other
organizations.
Every candidate will take parS in
all manner Of athletic games and all
will learn to play as well as to super
wise and conduct sports. Play. in which
the entire personnel take part as well
as highly specialized sports such as
basketball, baseball. track and. field.
will form a part of the daily life at
the camp,
RECREATION PERIODS.
Recreational periods may be en-
joyed as the candidate wishes. There
will be vaudeville and motion pic
ture shows. There will be cpportunl-
ties for the candidates TO exercise thei'
own ability to entertain at musicales
and shows promoted among themselves
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