Evening star., 1935-05-19

centration area during the latter part
of the work for "a study of the area
and for consultation with the Regular
officers were: Col. John w. Och
mann, commanding the District OF
Columbia National Guard; Lieut.. Col.
Peyton G. hewitt, 18th Division staff;
Mai Sidney Morgan, State staff; Maj.
William T. Roy, Special Troops, 29th
Division; Capt. Fletcher F. Berns-
dortf. 29th Division staff; Capt. Wal
ter S. Welsh, l2lst Engineers, and
First Lieut. Hugh Everett, jr., Special
Troops, 29th Division.
In connection with the prepara-
tionS for these field maneuvers, Off
GERS were informed in a militia mem-
orandum during the week that it is
essential that all units be fully
equipped with tentage, field ranges,
cots. cans and other necessary equip
ment to maintain themselves in the
field and participate in the prescribed
operations.
The unit commanders were given
instructions Immediately to check all
property issued to them against equip
ment tables and were instructed also
to requisition articles required to
complete their allowances. These re-
ports were required to be sent to
headquarters promptly.
1t is expected that, as a result of
the conferences held in the field. the
militia officers this week will have in
formation as to what can be expected
in the way of transportation. IT had
hanf1 iuiV llx, ,D1a on,l
Division to mobilize alone and to use
motor equipment for the transporta-
ton. However. in view of the fact
that there is to be general mobiliza-
tion Of troops on the northeastern
Seaboard to participate in the maneu-
Vers, there can be no pooling of equip
ment, as planned. The local Guard
does not have sufficient vehicles to
move its troops for such a long dis
tance in one trip. However there is
hope that the Army will be able to
assist by supplying vehicles for this
purpose. in view of the fact that the
Regular troops will be required to
march to the scene Of operations, be-
cause they are not restricted to two
weeks of field training as the Guard is.
AS soon as the local officers return
from their field conferences, it is ex-
pected that the preparations for the
field operations will start in earnest,
as they will know Just what is ex-
pected of them. 1t is likely that other
officers will be sent to the scene of
the maneuvers later to make the de-
tailed plans for the location of the
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An Athletic Council has been estab-
lished in the District OF Columbia
National Guard for the coordination
OF athletic activities within the organ
zation and the conduct of athletic COM
petitions with other organizations.
The commanding officer of each regi-
ment and separate organization has
been ordered to appoint an officer as
athletic officer for that unit. The
ohcer so appointed will become a
member of the council. The athletic
officer OF the Guard will act as chair
man of this council.
The order directs the Athletic
Council to establish policies for the
conduct of athletics within the Guard.
1t Is to arrange participation of rep
resentativeS of the Guard in athletic
competitions with other organizations.
1t also will supervise representation
OF the Guard in athletic competitions.
Colors and color guards from the
12lSt Regiment of Engineers. the 260th
Coast Artillery and Company A, 372d
Infantry, have been ordered to report
at the flag pole in the grove of the
washington Cathedral at 3:l5 o'clock
May 26 for duty in connection with
the annual massing of the colors serv-
ice under the auspices of the Military
Order of the World War. The 260th
Coast Artillery Drum and Bugle Corps
also has been authorized to partici-
pate in the ceremonies.
First Lieut.. Hugh Everett, jr., Head
quarters Detachment. Special Troops,
29th Division, and First Lieut.. Mer-
rill D. Reich, 29th Division Military
Police Company, appeared before an
examining board last week, headed by
Maj. Lindsay Med. Sylvester, for the
purpose of taking tests to determine
their professional fitness for promo
tion to the rank of captains OF
Infantry.
Second Lieut.. Leighton B. Hastings.
Headquarters Detachment, Special
Troops. 29th Division, also was exam-
ined for promotion to first lieutenant
of Infantry.
Capt. Charles E. Smithson has been
appointad athletic officer of the local
Guard.
Pvt. Jasper j. Corso has been Or
dered transferred from the inactive
to the active list of the goth Division
Military Police Company.