The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-16
With the National Guard

against statO or national emer- gency.
 The military forces of the United States are divided into three main groups, viz. The regular army, the national guard and the organized re- serve. Of these three great subdi- visions of the army of the United States the national guard Is that part which belongs absolutely to tho state. It Is administered largely by Legislative bodies elected by the peo- pie of the state, it is commanded by the governor of the state and off, oers appointed by him and should be prepared at all times to protect the constituted government of the com monwealth The national guard of Alabama can only be prepared to re- spond to call of the governor and to impRrt military instruction to the young men of the state through the cooperation with it of every citizen of the state.
 The federal government in the in terest of national defense supports the national guard by paying each member of the guard both officers and men certain amount for each drill period of one and one-half hours a week.
 Equipment of all kinds from shoes
 
 guard for training and protection purposes if the state expresses a will lingness to accept it.
 It hehooves the citizens Of Ala hama and more especially the people of Birmingham to take advantage of every opportunity to build up for their state and city a national guard organization to which they can point with pride and of which the citizens of other states who are interested in national defense will speak highly. A great many citizens do not have the privilege to give much of their time to public service but everyone can find time to speak q good word Tor a worthy cause. You may be able to show another that military preparedness Is necessity for state and nation and that military training Is part of the privilege and duty of every citizen.
 The Third Battalion One Hundred Sixty seventh infantry is making an effort to enlist about 100 young men of Birmingham between now and Au- gust 15. These men are not to be enlisted for the purpose of going to camp only but for a period of three years service. For this req son an effort is being made to se- cure for the service young men of sterling character who are ambitious to receive military training and who will remain with the national guard long enonugh to be of some real value. There are a great many | young men of this city who are un- able to secure college education after completing their high school course who can take advantage of the national guard of the state to 1 identify themselves with the war de- partment and it's policy. The value Is this; ten years from now you may | be asked this question, have you had any military service?" If you join one of the guard organizations of your state today you can answer | yes and have the satisfaction Of | being designated as a leader. Several members of Company K l are spending their spare time on the | rifle range In an effort to prepare | themselves for the qualification l course at camp next month. Com pany M also has had bit of day time work with their machine guns and will probably be rewarded by re- turning from Camp Mcclellan with sexeral expert machine gunners.
 While talking to the officers of the Third Battalion One Hundred Sixty-seventh infantry TuesdMy night Colonel Baer told of the organiza ion of the reserve officers of the district of Birmingham. It was encourag- ing to hear him say that the na- tionai guard could expect a great deal of help from the reserve off cers.
 Col Hartley A. Moon spent Tues day in Birmingham. While hers he visited the cavalry troop and conn mented on the splendid condition of the stable and animals. He then in- spected the armory at 1S20M Fourth avenue. north, and later in the day went otft to see Captain Duncan and look over Roberts Field.
 During the encampment members of the guard will receive pay as fol- lows: captains, s200 per month; first lieutenant ,$16e.67 per month; sec ond lieutenants. sf25 per months All officers receive a five per cent in- crease on their base pay for each three years of commissioned service. Officers with dependents will also receive rental allowance and sub sistence allowance.
 The rate of pay per month for en- listed men will be as follows: master sergeants, s126 and rations; first sergeants. ss4; staff sergeants, s72; sergeants. s54; corporals, $42; pri- yates, first class. s1.15 per day; pri- yates, s1 per day.
 Before the end of the month the guard will receive quantity of new clothing and equipment
 Maj. James A Webb will, in the near future. make an inspection of the First Battalion One Hundred Sixty infantry.
 The Secretary of War has approved the appointment of Brig. Gen. R. E. Steiner of Montgomery as brigadier general in charge of the troops of the national guard in Alabama and Florida and has extended federal recognition to him.
 Company I the Steel City Guards" are setting a fast pace for the in- fantry companies located in Bir- mingham proper.
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