Evening star., 1934-02-11
LII divisions Of the 1st Bat

Ii divisions OF the ISL Bat
n talon, United States Naval
II Reserve of the District Of
4 \ Columbia, tomorrow night will
be put through their annual
tests before the Inspection Board,
composed of officers of the regular
Navy from the Navy Department
here. For weeks the local organiza-
ton has been preparing for these
tests in a strong effort to overcome
the unsatisfactory report which was
received last year When Lieut.. James
E. Sullivan, battalion commander,
marches the organization on the drill
hall floor tomorrow night he Is ex-
pected to have as fine an organization
as has ever served here.
AS a check on the final details
rehearsal was held last Wednesday
night, during which Lieut.. Comor.
Benson, U. s. NJ. inspector in
structor of the local battalion, put the
organization through the various steps
which they are expected to follow
tomorrow night, and, according to re-
ports, they showed up very well,
What defects were found are expected
to be corrected before the organiza-
ton begins the run of tests tomorrow
night. In a letter to the battalion
members, Lieut.. Sullivan said that ne
felt that definite progress has been
made during the past year. Many
have given unselfishly to the Reserve
considerably more than the one drill
a week required in order that the
Washington unit could be given a
high standing with respect to the
other Reserve organizations through
out the country. Others, through cir
cumstances beyond their control, have
not been able to do as much, but
have been consistent in attending
drills.
They have been willing to en-
counter numerous personal ncon-
veniences to do their part that this
object might be accomplished. he
said. Il would be extremely deficient
in gratitude if I did not take this
opportunity to acknowledge their ef-
forts with appreciation. This matter
of putting the Reserves on top is,
however. a job for all of us. 1t Is
mater of joint responsibility and one
in which we must enter into with the
thought Of complete cooperation to
insure its success. To those few who
have not been hitting the ball as
i, hard as they could; who have not
been cooperating as they should,
more careful attention to the follow
ing details is desired:
Attend every drill, without excep-
ton; study the Bureau of Navigation
training courses. It Is essential tnat
you complete the assigned course be-
fore you are eligible to take the ex-
animation for promotion. The exam
lining board will convene in the near
future. Men who have completed
their respective courses first will be
| examined first, provided they are
otherwise qualified.
THE additional requirements for
advancement in rating are: Must
have served one year in present pay
grade; must have performed at least
Is days active or training duty
in present pay grade; must have per-
| formed a minimum of So drills or
periods of equivalent duty or instruc-
| ton during the year Immediately pre-
ceding; must have been recommended
for advancement by his commanding
officers; must pass the required pro-
| fessional examination as prescribed
| for enlisted men of the Navy of SINH
! lar grade; make certain that you are
I thoroughly familiar with your duties
at all drills; study the inspection
notes.
Discuss the Naval Reserve with
your friends. Tell them what we are
doing and how We hope to accomplish
it. Your friends would. Of course,
make good shipmates. We will con-
| slider them for enrolment on your
recommendation. The battalion staff
is at the armory every Monday eve
ming and further details on the sub