The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-07-31
u. s. Naval Reserve
Wants Midshipmen

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The Naval Reserve Act of 1888 pro-
vides for appointments in the grade
of Midshipmen, U. S. Naval Reserve,
under regulations to be prescribed by
the Secretary of the Navy. To fur
ther the provisions of this Act, class
Of enlisted men in the Naval Reserve,
designated VI, has been established
for the procurement of prospective
candidates for appointment as Mid
shipmen, U. S. Naval Reserve.
Qualifications for Enlistment
Applicants for enlistment in Class
W must qualify under the following
requirements:
(a) Be native-born, unmarried,
male citizens of the United States,
not less than 20 and under % years
Of age, as Of date of enlistment.
(b) Meet physical requirements for
Ensign, DIV CO., U. S. Naval Re-
serve.
(c) Possess a Bachelor of Arts,
Bachelor of Science, or Engineering
degree from accredited university or
college, and submit credits necessary
to substantiate degree held, including
at least two one-semester courses, or
their equivalent, in mathematics of
college grade. A course in Plane
Trigonometry must be included in, or
have been taken preparatory to, the
College mathematics courses present
ed. Students in their senior college
year may file application ninety days
prior to graduation, but shall not be
enlisted until receipt of degree.
(d) Be Of good repute in their COM
munity.
(e) Agree not to marry prior to
completion of Reserve Midshipman
Training.
Application for enlistment must be
submitted on NRB Form No. "a, Rev.,
accompanied by parents or guardians
consent if applicant is a minor. All
Statements made in final signed appli-
cation for enlistment are held to be
material facts, and any misstatement
or omission Of such material facts, or
violation of agreement will be consid-
cred grounds for discharge. This ac-
ton will be taken if statement is
made of non-arrest or Of never hav-
ing been in custody of police, regard
less of the offense or non-conviction,
when subsequently shown that appli-
can't has in fact been arrested or in
custody Of police.
In addition to the application form,
the following papers are required:
(a) Properly authenticated tran
script Of college record.
(b) Three letters of recommanda-
lion from responsible citizens who
are in position to testify as to the
applicants character, etc. These let
ters should be written on the bust
less stationery of the person making
recommendation.
(c) Original or properly authenti-
,ated copy of birth certificate, baptis-
nal certificate, or other acceptable
evidence of native-born citizenship.
Students in their senior college
year may file application ninety days
prior to graduation, but shall not be
enlisted until receipt of degree.
Enlisted Status
Applicants for enlistment as ap-
prentice seamen in Class VI, U. S. N.
R., will be given a preliminary exam
nation at Navy Recruiting Stations
Inlistments, however, will be effect
ID only at the headquarters of the
yarious Naval Districts or other
places designated by the Command
lEts of such districts. Men enlisted
IS apprentice seamen, Class VI, will
;s entitled to no pay but when order
al to active training duty will be fur
ished commercial transportation, and
necessary expense en- route.
Upon arrival at the designated sta
ion, candidates will be furnished, at
10 expense to them, their initial out
it of uniform, clothing and equip
nent. In their enlisted capacity,
hey will be given an insight into life
,board ship, and will be instructed in
he fundamentals of military discip-
inc, and of naval customs and usage.
They will also be under critical OBJ
;ervation for indication of those ba-
sic mental and moral qualities consid-
,reu necessary in candidates for COM
mission.
Reserve Mdshipman Status
Upon completion Of the preliminary
course, those candidates recommended
will be appointed as Midshipmen, U.
5. Naval Reserve, and given an addi-
.ional three months training at the
same station. Approximately one-half
If the Reserve Midshipmen will be
.rained for engineering duty and one
half for deck duty.
Those candidates not recommended
for appointment as Reserve Midship-
men will be ordered home and imme-
diately discharged, or upon thei,
own request, transferred in an enlist
ed status to another branch of the
Naval Reserve for which qualified.
Paw and Allowances