Evening star., 1921-05-23
MONTH Of TRAINING
FORD.C. YOUNGMEN
Course of Military instruction
at Camp Meade to Be-
gin August l.


Preliminary plans have been COM
pleted for the enlistment OF the Dis
trict's quota of young men who Will
be given the opportunity TO attend
the citizens military training camp az
Camp Meade. beginning August 1.
Free OF all charge. young men OF the
District between the ages OF sixteen
and thirty-hve years. together with
men from Virginia and Maryland. Will
be given months training at Camp
Meade.
From enthusiasm already manifested
among the young men of Washington
in the red course" to be given al
Camp Meade. II is evident that the
National Capital will turn out ban
ner enlistment
Col. Leroy Herron is chairman or
the local committee. which includes
representatives OF Chamber OF Com
merce. the Rotary Club. Kiwanis Club.
District National Guard and other or
ganizations.
Applications eBinE Received.
Applications for enlistment to the
camp are being received at the Army
Medical School. Louisiana avenue and
5th street. Maj. II. B. Montgomery
is in charge of the medical examina-
tions. which are easier than the reg
ular Army examinations.
Members of the High School Cadet
companies are advised to get in touch
with their own leaders to the ad-
vantages of the course. Other sources
of information are Brig; Gen: Anton
Stephan of the District National
Guard. 472 l. street; Mai LeGarde. Az
l. street; Maj William H. Hobson and
Lieut.. Walter d. McCord. Georgetown
University: Lieut.. Alexander c.
Strecker st. Johns College.
Application blanks also NAV be OBJ
tanned at the various Army. Navy and
Marine Corps recruiting offices around
the city. at the Army Medical Col
lege and at the business office OF Tho
Star.
The red course" offered this August
| is but the first Of the red. white and
blue camps" part of the program Of
the War Department authorized by
! the national defense act as amended.
| Twelve camps will be held throughout
the country this summer. the camp
for the Sd Corps. Area which includes
| the District. to be at Camp Meade.
Divided Into Three Groass.
The Army of the United States oun-
tains three componente-the Regular
| Army. the National Guard and the
Organized Reserves During psAoo
| the training for tho Army WhfcA
| would be required in case OF anoehAf
national emergency must be obta2noo
through voluntary military servtos-
| The three courses planned are tho
| red white" and blue" but thA
i first of these is the ono having e.
pecial appeal this summer to yoong
men. The red" course includes pre-
liminary and practical military IN
struction, with carefully supervised
physical training and athletioa Can
! didates satisfactorily completing this
| course will be eligible for enlistment
as privates in the Organized Reserves:
/ The courses are an elaboration CT
the Plattsburg training camp idea.
| Physically fit male citizens who have
passed their sixteenth birthday, and
who are not over thirty-f1ve years OF
age are eligible to attend the red
/ course and camp.
Prescribed Qualifications.
| Applicants must have average ger
eral intelligence and be of good moral
character No educational qualifications
are prescribed or required. Each can-
didate must nle a certificate from
qualified physician stating that his
| health and strength are adequate for
the course Of training. ana certif-
1 icate from schoolmaster. clergy
\ man. priest or rabbi testifying 10
his good moral character.
The red course includes elemen-
struction for all candidates. which will
! include the duties of the private in
the school of the soldier, squad and
! company. small arms firing practice.
guard duty. military courtesy, camp
| ing and marching. individual cooking.
care of equipment, personal hygiene,
physical development. discipline and
l morale. A liberal allotment of time
| is to be devoted to physical training
and athletics.
There will be no expense in con-
nection with attendance at the red
camp the government providing funds
| for everything necessary, including
transportation to and from the camp.
uniforms, food, shelter and medical
attendance.
Personal Belongings Listed.
Candidates authorized to attend thu
! camp are to bring win tnem one
piece of hand baggage. containing the
following: Four suits underwear. two
suits pajamas, six pairs socks, six
! handkerchiefs, four face towels. two
bath towels, shaving and toilet arti-
cles. Military clothing and laundry
1t is recommended that candidates
also bring with them athletic uni
forms and equipment, sweaters. rrusi-
cal instruments and bathing suths.
Candidates will be required to COM
ply with all orders and instructions
issued by the proper camp authorities,
and must earnestly and actively pur-
sue the prescribed course OF instruc-
ton. Soldierly bearing, order, neat.
ness and sanitation in quarters and
camp will be required from all who
attend the camp.
.Discipline-never harsh but always
strict-will be enforced" it is stated
The meaning of discipline, prompt
and cheerful obedience. their impor-
tance and development will be an i'm
portant part of the program"
There will be provided at the camp
post exchange facilities, mail service,
nlnSlc.
athletic competitions. lectures and
other forms Of diversion. Provision
will be made for the reception and en-
tertainment Of relatives and guests
Each man will be provided Win a
com mfortable bed and suitable bedding.
Food of substantial quality. we!l
cooked and plantiful, will be served