Word: drilled
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Department in regard to the appointment, on a large scale, of officers in the Reserve Corps. It is probable, however, that a plan somewhat similar to that in vogue in England may be adopted. There all aspirants for commissions are given, for a period of three months, the same drill that is given to the enlisted recruits, and then those who demonstrate that they will make good officers, are sent to a cadet school for six or seven months of intensive training. Men who have completed the course in these cadet schools are put in command of reserve troops...
...plans for the establishment of a cavalry unit here. "There are very considerable obstacles in the way of organizing such a unit. Besides getting the appropriations from the Government for the purchase and maintenance of horses, stables, etc., I know of no suitable grounds on which to drill. I do not believe that Soldiers Field could be utilized for cavalry drill because the horses would soon cut the ground to pieces...
...When a thousand men are put in uniform the incipient politician may not measure the great or the near-great by examining whether their shoes are custom-made, or their hats come from New York. The prettiest fop does not show distinction in company front after an afternoon of drill in column and line formations. The assurance gained in talking to paid and obedient servants does not help greatly in telling a platoon of strong and aggressive men to deploy as skirmishers, and be excessively quick about...
...ARROR, MICH., April 4.--The Michigan Athletic Board decided tonight to suspend all intercollegiate athletic contests for the remainder of the college year. Baseball, track and tennis will be the sports affected, but the coaches will remain to direct all interclass athletics. Military drill for 1,200 students was held tonight...
...Motorcycle Squad will assemble for drill today, March 31, at 1.45 P. M. in the roadway east of Smith Halls...