Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-07-02
July Scenes
TORenindO of
World War
Rockies of Many
Sources to Have
Joint Drill

Joint Drill
In attendance to look after the relig-
ious and moral welfare of the young
men OF their respective faiths.
The best Army surgeons, dentists,
trained nurses and up-to-date 1ospi-
tai facilities are available at the
camps.
THE health of these young men Is
of first consideration to all con-
cerned all the time" the committee
said. Camp sick reports 20 direct
to the commanding general. These
health precautions account for the
rigid requirement that every appli-
cant be vaccinated against smallpox
and take the typhoid prophylaxus.
No one enrolls in the camp without
1t. Not one single case of smallpox
or typhoid fever has ever occurred
In one OF these camps. Serious sick
ness is practically eliminated"
Camps selected for the 1899 train.
Ing program in the local corps area
are Fort George G. Meade, Nd,
which has been assigned 2,e75 in.
fantry and Signal Corps trainees:
Fort Howard, Baltimore, which will
train $50 colored infantry candi-
dates; Fort Hoyle, Md, to which
have been assigned 700 field artil-
lery trainees: Fort Belvoir, Va,
which will train $50 cavalry students,
and Fort Monroe, Va, assigned to
train 225 coast artillery candidates.
Trainees begin with the basic
course, for which the age limits are
II to "a years. The more advanced
students are assigned to the red
course, ages II to IS; white course,
ages 10 to %, and blue course, 10 to
20.
Government Pays.
The Government pays all neces-
sary expenses, including transporta-
ton to and from camp, shelter, food,
uniforms, medical attention and
laundry. There are no personal ex-
penses at camp except such private
purchases and expenditures as the
trainees choose to make from pocket
money.
Applications for training are sent
to the c. M. T. c. Office, Headquar-
tiers, Sd Corps Area, Baltimore, Md.
The consent Of parents is required
in the case OF candidates under 81
years of age. Letters Of final &C
ceptance and authority to report at
camp will be mailed to each &C
cepted applicant about June 20 and
will contain definite instructions re-
garding transportation.
Candidates are advised to bring
one suitcase or large grip, with lock
and key. containing four suits Of
thin underwear, two pairs OF pa
jamas, six handkerchiefs. four face
and two bath towels. and toilet and
shaving outfits. They may bring
linen shirts for wear of duty, ath-
letic and baseball clothes, shoes and
cap, bathing suit. light sweater, bed
room slippers, tennis racquet, mu-
steal instruments. fountain pen,
camera and whatever else seems
appropriate. There Is a rigid ban
against firearms being brought into
camps, however.
The basic course, to which all be-
ginners are assigned, provides ele-
mentary military instruction, ath-
letics and physical development,
rifle or pistol craftsmanship. mill
tary courtesy, personal hygiene, frst
aid, sanitation and American citi-
zenship. Applicants must be able to
read and write English. No military
obligation is involved on the part
Of those enrolling.
The red, white and blue courses
are for former c. M. T. c. trainees
or those who have had previous
military training who choose to ad-
vance progressively through the
courses leading up to final gradua-
ton from the blue course, which
carries eligibility for commission as
an officer in the Oficers' Reserve
Corps of the Army. Completion Of
any one course entails no obligation
on the part Of the trainee to proceed
further. however.
The War Department Is assisted
in carrying on the G. M. T. c. work
by q national, non-political civilian
agency known as the Military Train
ing Camps Association, which was
formed in 1916 by the graduates Of
Plattsburg and other civilian camps
throughout the country. In 1917-1S,
at the request Of the Government.
the association assisted in the selec-
ton of nearly 100000 men for the
commissioned personnel of the ma
tional Army.
The association has obtained from
many State and local boards Of edu-
cation school credit for camp at
tendance and on its invitation COL
ieges and universities have offered
scholarships. Through its local
committees 1t has obtained prizes
which are offered to trainees In
military and athletic competitions.