Evening journal., 1921-07-21
new MILITARY
CODEFORN. e. D.
Officers Skeptical as TO Ad-
vantages Over Old
Methods
OBJECT SEEMS TO
BE TO AID RANKS
star correspondent.

CAMP JOHN A. CHANDLER,
NEW CASTLE. Del. July 2l-
whether deviation to the more rigid
discipline and the administration Of
Army affairs TO the more Demo-
cratic forms OF control and admin
istration will prove beneficial or not
to the officers Of the n. G.. ID. in
camp here is problematic. There is
a variance OF opinion in this matter
among old army officers, both COM
missioned and non-commissioned Il
Many of the old officers declare the
former methods were extremely II
rigid and newer methods brought Il
about by the Act Of Congress Of \
1920, has demoralizing and bene-
fcial effects on discipline in the
army.
Some contend the new act opens
the way for more censure, as we'll 4
as providing more fairness to the /
enlisted man. One said, yesterday, I
that there was no doubt some in
stances Of unfairness TO the private
OF the army under the old laws had .
been Induced by personalities, which [
worked an injustice. although such 4
cases are rare Under the new plan ]
every opportunity is given the en-
listed man to become more than a
private, a mere fighting machine In
times OF war, mere drudge in |
times OF peace. It offers numerous
chances for the wide-awake and am
bilious young man.
II is the claim Of the champions
OF the new act that It will not only |
protect the private or non-commis- |
stoned men from injustices, whether
Intentional or otherwise, but will
reduce cases for court martial to the
minimum.
Colonel II. W. Stark, commandant
in charge, spoke on Army Discipline
and Administration. yesterday The
captain spent much time in explain
ing the various forms necessary for
the several officers to familiarize
themselves with.
Colonel Stark especially empha-
sized section No. 81, OF the Army
REORGANIZATION Act passed by Con-
eress in 1920. This section refers
to the manner Of preferring charges
for disobedience OF army discipline
and the holding Of courts martial
"First- enlisted men are placed on n
parity with officers in respect OF
right to prefer charges against per-
sons in military service, but all
charges must be verified by affidavit.
"Second-The preliminary inves-
tiration OF charges is made more
strict than in the former code; par
ticularly by new requirements. This
preliminary estigation gives full
opportunity to the accused to cross
examine witnesses, who appear
against them. II they are available
Not only will this new act pro-
tect the private and non-commis-
stoned man from injustices, but
on the other hand. this far-reaching
and highly approved change VIII
not act as a boon for offenders. Many
new and effective measures will be
Instituted to Gull out miscnief-mak-
ers. men guilty OF insubordination'
disorderly conduct. etc. The prime
purpose Of the advanced code is to
raise the individual to higher sense
Of honor and trustworthiness and
strength and promote unity between
oficers and soldiers. Federal recog'
milton Of the National Guard has
made strict observance of the re-or'
ganization act necessary.
with the new democratic system
in vogue. the enlisted private as wei
as the non-commissioned officer vii
be taught more and more the why's
and "wherefores" of all things hav
ing TO do with the military. 1t vii
no longer be his lot to do and asl
no questions Every encouragement
will be offered the man TO advanc
In rank by reason OF teaching hin
to use mental energy as we'll as de
velop himself physically.
This scheme Of things is bein
greeted with much enthusiasm o
the part OF all guardsmen. Its com
manding effects are already visible i
that the new Delaware body as unit
In other States are being transform
ed from "hodge podge" and "lose
Organizations into responsible, dc
pendable and constructive compar
les. The old. slovenly system
function has disappeared giving wa
70 a live. pulsina throbbing OF
ganism.
The feature OF the daily instru'
tions Is a short range practice dri
in which many officers and moi
CONS participate. While the wor
was unofficial and no credi
awarded, it was said by the time
recorder that Colonel W. f. Stow
made the greatest number OF hit
There was no mock trial today
anticipated but arrangements ha'
been made for an interesting OF
today.
High lights were plenty at Il
camp. A "sour apple" stor'
struck the surroundings OF MOI
CONS tents yesterday morning. Upc
rising the students found hard, gree
apples, big and small. scattere
about the floors Of their tents, at n
foot Of their beds. on pillows ar
even in their shoes
At the call to dinner many
them had "tummy ache" and ask
49, &c be excused.
While no definite decision has y
been reached. Il is believed mer
bers Of the various units who W
attend Camp Chandler will under
iyphus innoculation. as a prevent
tive for typhoid fever. Major Vi
tor ID. Washburn. senior officer
the Medical Corps. stated that 81
fcient vaccine would be secured
the innoculation OF 1000 men. 7
shots" will probably be admin
tered prior to departure Of the 81