Evening star., 1939-04-02

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themselves so that approximately
one-half of their training time will
be spent with troops at their reg
ular armory drills. Defects or def
ciencies noted are to be brought to
the attention Of and recommends
ton made to unit or high command
ers, or to brigade headquarters. They
also are to be required to submit re-
marks and recommendations to unit
commanders, intermediate COM
manders, or brigade headquarters
for the correction or improvement Of
matters which warrant the same.
These officers must submit reports
to brigade headquarters each month
covering the general duties per-
formed by them and the results of
their observations, together with
recommendations. They also will
report performance of duty. To carry
out specific phases of the program,
specific duties have been ordered by
Gen. Cox as follows:
1t. Col. Peyton G. Nevitt, assist
ant adjutant general, will assist the
adjutant general and perform the
duties of that Office in the absence
of its head.
Maj Sidney Morgan, Inspector
Generals Department.: General SUI
pervision of personnel, including re-
cruiting; inactive National Guard,
with special reference to the mo-
bilization strength commissioned
officers of the National Guard of the
United States and the inactive list
with special reference to filling mo-
bilization vacancies: general inspec-
ton of personnel at drills with spe-
cial reference to appearance of in
dividuals and general appearance Of
command; will act as inspector and
command the State detachment
Maj. Edwin S. Bethlehem will be
the public relations officer. He is to
maintain contacts with the legisla-
tive and other Government depart
ments, as well as with trade, civic,
patriotic and veterans organizations,
He is to supervise and be responsible
for the compilation and issue of an
information bulletin. monthly, to all
members Of the local militia. He is
instructed to obtain from all units
of the District of Columbia Guard
and submit to brigade headquarters
information for release to the press.
Capt. Hugh Everett, jr.. is to OBJ
serve on drill nights the progress
of training as detailed In the train
ing program; he is to thoroughly
familiarize himself with the mobili-
zation plans and employment Of the
local militia in conjunction with
the Federal Government. and inde-
pendently. and is charged with SUI
pervision and inspection of the gen.
eral staff sections.
In addition to commanding the
1st Battalion. 104th Quartermaster
Regiment, Maj Fletcher F. Berns-
dorh has been assigned general
duties in connection with the main
tenance, repair and adequacy of
armories and storehouses and in
connection with securing, issue and
maintenance Of personal and Or
ganizational equipment. He also has
charge of purchases for the Guard,
both regular and emergency, and
the acceptance of bids.
The United. States property and
disbursing officer Maj. James r.
Lusby, is responsible for all prop
erty loaned to the Guard by the
War Department, handles finance
accounts and transacts property
matters through an assistant en-
ployed by the militia.
One of the biggest tasks is that
assigned to the ordnance officer,
Maj. j. G. Jensen. He is placed in
charge Of rifle ranges and target
galleries, supervises all target range
employees, supplies, stores and equip
ment, together with all buildings at
Camp Simms; supervises target
practice at Camp Simms on Sum
days during the firing season; COM
mands the ordnance detachment,
which assists in the operation of
these facilities: repairs small arms,
and is responsible for the operation
of Camp Simms and the safety
measures there. He also is to super
wise and assist in the conduct Of all
training in craftsmanship within
the organization and is to hold con-
ferences with unit commanders
looking to the establishment OF
training in craftsmanship on an as
efficient basis as possible. He is
to be responsible for the main
tenance and operation of target gall
leries in armories and for the equip
ment incident to training in marks
manship. He is to captain all rifle
teams and will be responsible for
their training and operation.
Maj. Walter s. Welsh, judge ad-
vocate, is to furnish legal opinions
as requested and review and make
recommendation in court-martial
cases.
1t. Robert A. Erwin is to be aide
to the commanding general and re-
sponsible for Guard publicity. 1t.
Wendell s. Holmes also will be aide
to the commanding general.
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