Evening star., 1932-03-06

munition, If It Is found that funds are
available, In addition to the individual
and organiZational allowances, as may
be necessary for special purposes, such
as competitions. A detailed report
covering the purpose for which the am
munition Is required, the amount neces-
sary and the training benefits to be
obtained must accompany such requests.
The bureau says further that 1t has
been noted that many States indicated
large expenditures for ammunition in
their expenditures reports, while the
target practice reports failed to show
sufficient firing to warrant the amounts
reported as expended. These latter re-
ports, it was said, should be indicative
Of the ammunition actually consumed
and therefore will be given great weight
in the ALLEGATION Of ammunition. 1t was
added that in many cases, from the in
formation furnished in these reports,
it must be necessarily assumed that
target practice is not being conducted
or Is only partially conducted by the
State concerned and the apportionment
Of ammunition is given accordingly.
The Militia Bureau has reported that
during the school year which ended
listed men of the National Guard were
authorized to attend regular and spe-
cial courses at Army service schools.
This increase of % officers and en-
listed man over the numh0 sent the
previous year was made possible by an
increase of $25,750 in funds available
for this purpose. THESE courses are
said to be becoming more popular each
year. During the past year 1t was pos
sible to authorize attendance Of only
about so per cent Of the personnel who
made applications therefor.
OF the number sent to schools 10
ofilcers and enlisted men failed to
meet the educational qualifications to
satisfactorily complete the courses:
2 officers and enlisted man failed
8 officers and 8 enlisted men were
relieved shortly after reporting for duty
at schools because Of physical disability.
During the past year, 1t was pointed
out, q requirement has been put into
effect that the application Of every
ofncer must be accompanied by q GER
ttflcate from a medical ofilcer stating
positively that the applicant Is PHYSICAL
ly qualified to perform the strenuous
duties required Of student at the
Army service schools. Also, more
searching inquiry IS being made into
the educational qualifications Of those
authorized to attend. While the num-
Der OF failures due to various causes has
not been excessive, continued effort will
be made to cut the number to the
absolute minimum.
The apportionment for the attendance
OF National Guard personnel at service
schools during the past year was
1913 900. This sum, It was said, pro-
Vloes Tor only about half the number
that desired to take advantage of this
important form Of military training.
Due TO the limited time available for
training and the wide distribution Of
tne National Guard organizations, Army
service schools provide an invaluable
means OF instruction for selected officers
ano enlisted men, who, upon return to
tnelr local organizations, are well
quailned to serve as instructors, the
bureau reports.
The bureau added, that with o greater
appreciation OF the value OF courses
oHereo at these Army service schools
ano a gradual increase in the strength
OF tne National Guard, provision should
oe niaoe !or an addition to the appro-
pration Tor this essential form Of in
struction. At least s450. 900 should be
authorized for this purpose In future
years, the bureau says. This amount. IL
was said, would provide for the at
eenoance OF approximately $40 officers
ana I4O enlisted men annually, or about
70 per cent Of the present commits
stoned and less than one-tenth of per
cent OF the enlisted strength of the
National Guard.
Reports received at the Militia Bureau
Auolcate wide range in variety and
Ct oiial dCter OF the use of the National
Guard by the various States in emer-
gencles. In fact, the bureau reports,
the record shows very clearly that the
Guaro mas proven the main dependence
OF the State whenever an unusual
situation' or one with which the noraml
agencies were unable to cope, has
arisen. 1t has been the reliance of the
sea.es not only in upholding law main
tanning order and protecting life and
properly When the civil authorities have
"a. OF required additional support,
Dut IN the work Of relief, rescue and
Fenaplntation in case OF a public
caIamlty, disaster or distress.
me bureau says further that In some
t, Hea.es mas been interesting to note
sLat oennlte plans of operation have
oeen prepared covering almost every
conceivable emergency. to the end that
t,s National Guard may be ready to
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