may be regarded as qualified and available for appointment as such commissioned officers. Id.

1574. Camps of instruction for training civilians, equipment, etc., of. The Secreary of War is hereby authorized to maintain, upon military reservations or elsewhere, camps for the military instruction and training of such citizens as may be selected for such instruction and training, upon their application and under such terms of enlistment and regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of War; to use, for the purpose of maintaining said camps and imparting military instruction and training thereat, such arms, ammunition, accouterments, equipments, tentage, field equipage, and transportation belonging to the United States as he may deem necessary; to furnish, at the expense of the United States, uniforms, subsistence, transportation by the most usual and direct route within such limits as to territory as the Secreary of War may prescribe, and medical supplies to persons receiving instruction at said camps during the period of their attendance thereat, to authorize such expenditures, from proper Army appropriations, as he may deem necessary for water, fuel, light, temporary structures, not including quarters for officers nor barracks for men, screening, and damages resulting from field exercises, and other expenses incidental to the maintenance of said camps, and the theoretical winter instruction in connection therewith; and to sell to persons receiving instruction at said camps, for cash and at cost price plus ten per centum, quartermaster and ordnance property, the amount of such property sold to any one person to be limited to that which is required for his proper equipment. All moneys arising from such sales shall remain available throughout the fiscal year following that in which the sales are made, for the purpose of that appropriation from which the property sold was authorized to be supplied at the time of the sale. Sec. 54, id.

(The act of May 12, 1917 (40 Stat, 69), contains an appropriation for items of expenditure covered by above paragraph.)

1 Held, that in view of the broad powers of discretion conferred upon the Secretary of War by section 54, national defense act, in the matter of providing for military camps of instruction and training for civilians, including authority “to furnish at the expense of the United States uniforms, subsistence, transportation, and medical supplies to persons receiving instruction at such camps," the first-aid packets requested could properly be furnished if regarded by the Surgeon General as reasonably necessary for the civilians in training at the camp. (War Dept. Bull. 18, July 8, 1916.)

Held, that such sales are authorized only to persons while they are in actual attendance at the camps receiving instruction" thereat, and that there is no authority to fill orders for such property received from former attendants. (War Dept. Bull. 47. Nov. 16, 1916.)

On the question whether claims for damages to private property due to training-camp work are payable from training-camp funds when duly found by the proceedings of a board of officers, approved by the commanding officer.

Held, that the appropriation for civilian training camps (act of May 12, 1917) expressly includes “damages resulting from field exercises and other expenses incident to maintaining said camps," etc.; and that this provision clearly covers damages to private property due to operations incident to training-camp work. (War Dept. Bull. 54, Sept. 26, 1917.)

1574a. Same-Rate of mileage for civilians attending, time of payment.--So much of section fifty-four of the Act of June third, nineteen hundred and sixteen, entitled "An Act for making further and more effectual provision for the national defense, and for other purposes," as relates to the transportation of citizens who, conformably to such regulations as the Secreary of War may prescribe, attend training camps be, and the same is hereby amended so as to provide that said citizens shall be paid as traveling allowances three and onehalf cents per mile for the distance by the shorest usually traveled route from the places from which they are authorized to proceed to the camp and for the return travel thereto: Provided further, That the payment of travel pay for the return journey may be made in advance of the actual performance of travel. Act of May 12, 1917 (40 Stat. 70), amending Sec. 54, Act of June 3, 1916 (39 Stat. 194).

1574b. Pay of civilians designated for training as officers during period of training.-The Secretary of War is hereby authorized out of this appropriation to pay to persons designated by him for training as officers in the Army during the period of their training the sum of not to exceed $100 per month in addition to the allowances authorized by said section fifty-four: Provided, That they shall agree to accept appointment in the Officers' Reserve Corps in such grade as may be tendered by the Secretary of War. Act of May 12, 1917 (40 Stat. 70.)

1575. Same-Secretary of War to prescribe course of instructions at, and detail Regular officers and enlisted men for duty in connection with.-The Secretary of War is authorized further to prescribe the courses of theoretical and practical instruction to be pursued by persons attending the camps authorized by this section; to fix the periods during which such camps shall be maintained; to prescribe rules and regulations for the government thereof; and to employ thereat officers and enlisted men of the Regular Army in such num

1 Held, that an employee of the United States on leave of absence and attendIng an officers' training camp as a candidate for a commission in the Officers' Reserve Corps of the Army may not lawfully receive his regular compensation as a civilian employee for such period in addition to pay as such candidate when the annual rate of the combined compensation so received exceeds $2.000, in view of the act of August 29, 1916 (39 Stat. 582), amending section 6, act of May 10, 1916; and further, that he can not elect to refuse his military pay in order to accept the pay of his civil position. (Comp. Treas., June 25, 1917; War Dept. Bull. 49, Aug. 22, 1917.)

Enlisted men of the National Guard, as well as students at Signal Corps aviation schools, while being trained as officers in training schools or camps are entitled to the same pay and allowances as candidates at reserve oflicers' training camps. (War Dept. Bull. 67, Nov. 30, 1917.)

The travel expenses of graduates from an aviation general supply depot transferred to various flying schools for instruction in flying, such persons being candidates for commission, are payable from the appropriations for civil military training provided for in the Army appropriation act of May 12, 1917. (Dig. Opin. J. A. G., January, 1918.)

bers and upon such duties as he may designate. Sec. 54, Act of June' 3, 1916 (39 Stat. 194).

1576. Appropriation for maintenance of camps on military reserrations, etc., for training civilians.-To provide for the expense of maintaining, upon military reservations or elsewhere, camps for the military instruction and training of such citizens as may be selected for such instruction and training, under such regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of War, and to furnish to said citizens the subsistence, transportation, and uniforms authorized by the Act of Congress approved June third, nineteen hundred and sixteen, $2,000,000. Act of Aug. 29, 1916 (39 Stat. 648).

1576a. Training camps for civilians. For the expense of maintaining, upon military reservations or elsewhere, camps for the military instruction and training of such citizens physically capable of bearing arms as may be selected under such regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of War, and for furnishing said citizens, at the expense of the United States, uniforms, subsistence, transportation by the most usual and direct route within said limits as to territory as may be prescribed; for such expenditures as may be deemed necessary for water, fuel, light, temporary structures, not including quarters for officers nor barracks for men, screening, and damages resulting from field exercises, and other expenses incidental to maintaining said camps and the theoretical winter instruction in connection therewith, including textbooks and stationery; for furnishing such equipments, tentage, field equipage, and transportation belonging to the United States as may be deemed necessary as authorized by section fifty-four of the Act of Congress approved June third, bineteen hundred and sixteen, $3,281,000. Act of May 12, 1917 (40 Stat. 69).

1577. Same-Available for transportation and subsistence of citi zens between certain ages who have attended camps during 1916.-So much of this appropriation as may be necessary shall be available for the subsistence and transportation of all persons between the ages of eighteen and forty-five years who have attended any camp authorized by the Secretary of War during the calendar year nineteen hundred and sixteen. Act of Aug. 29, 1916 (39 Stat. 648).

1578. Training camp for civilians on military reservation at Fort Douglas, Utah, maintenance of.-The Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized to maintain upon the military reservation of Fort Douglas, Utah, for such period within the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and seventeen, as he may deem advisable, a camp for the military instruction and training of such citizens as may be selected for such instruction and training under such regulations as he may prescribe, and to furnish to said citizens the subsistence, transportation, and uniforms authorized by the Act of Con

gress approved June third, nineteen hundred and sixteen; and for the purposes of this Act there is hereby appropriated the sum of $30,000, to be paid out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated. Id, 671.

1579. Establishment and equipment of indoor and outdoor rifle ranges for training civilians.-To establish and maintain indoor and outdoor rifle ranges for the use of all able-bodied males capable of bearing arms, under reasonable regulations to be prescribed by the National Board for Promotion of Rifle Practice and approved by the Secretary of War; to provide standard military arms and ammunition, indoor gallery rifles and ammunition; for the employment of labor in connection with the establishment of outdoor and indoor rifle ranges, including labor in operating targets; for the employment of instructors; for clerical services; for prizes, trophies, badges, and other insignia; for the transportation of employees, instructors, and civilians to engage in practice; for the purchase of materials, supplies, and services, and for expenses incidental to instruction of citizens of the United States in marksmanship, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War and to remain available until expended. Id, 648.

1579a. Same.-To establish and maintain indoor and outdoor rifle ranges for the use of all able-bodied males capable of bearing arms, under reasonable regulations to be prescribed by the National Board for Promotion of Rifle Practice and approved by the Secretary of War; for the employment of labor in connection with the establishment of outdoor and indoor rifle ranges, including labor in operating targets; for the employment of instructors; for clerical services; for badges and other insignia; for the transportation of employees, instructors, and civilians to engage in practice; for the purchase of materials, supplies, and services, and for expenses incidental to instruction of citizens of the United States in marksmanship, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War and to remain available until expended. Act of May 12, 1917 (40 Stat. 69).

1580. Same-Officer of Army or Marine Corps may be appointed Director of Civilian Marksmanship.-The President be, and he is hereby, authorized, in his discretion, to appoint, as Director of Civilian Marksmanship, under the direction of the Secretary of War, an officer of the Army or of the Marine Corps. Act of Aug. 29, 1916 (39 Stat. 648).

ENLISTED RESERVE CORPS.

1581. Enlisted reserve for staff departments.-For the purpose of securing an additional reserve of enlisted men for military service with the Engineer, Signal, and Quartermaster Corps and the Ordnance and Medical Departments of the Regular Army, an Enlisted

Reserve Corps, to consist of such number of enlisted men of such grade or grades as may be designated by the President from time to time, is hereby authorized, such authorization to be effective on and after the first day of July, nineteen hundred and sixteen. Sec. 55, Act of June 3, 1916 (39 Stat. 195).

1581a. Regulations relating to enlistment of dental students in Enlisted Reserve Corps.-All regulations concerning the enlistment of medical students in the Enlisted Reserve Corps and their continuance in their college course while subject to call to active service, shall apply similarly to dental students. Act of Oct. 6, 1917 (40 Stat. 397.)

(For the preceding provisions of this act see paragraphs 750d-750g, ante.) 1582. Issuance of certificates of enlistment to persons found qualified, rights conferred by.-There may be enlisted in the grade or grades hereinbefore specified, for a period of four years, under such rules as may be prescribed by the President, citizens of the United States, or persons who have declared their intentions to become citizens of the United States, subject to such physical, educational, and practical examination as may be prescribed in said rules. For men enlisting in, said grade or grades certificates of enlistment in the Enlisted Reserve Corps shall be issued by The Adjutant General of the Army, but no such man shall be enlisted in said corps unless he shall be found physically, mentally, and morally qualified to hold such certificate and unless he shall be between the ages of eighteen. and forty-five years. The certificates so given shall confer upon the holders when called into active service or for purposes of instruction and training, during the period of such active service, instruction, or training, all the authority, rights, and privileges of like grades of the Regular Army. Enlisted men of the Enlisted Reserve Corps shall take precedence in said corps according to the dates of their certificates of enlistment therein and when called into active service or when called out for purposes of instruction or training shall take precedence next below all other enlisted men of like grades in the Regular Army. Sec. 55, Act of June 3, 1916 (39 Stat. 195).

1583. Rosettes or knots to be issued to members attending at least one encampment for military instruction of citizens.-And the Secretary of War is hereby authorized to issue to members of the Enlisted Reserve Corps and to persons who have participated in at least one encampment for the military instruction of citizens, conducted under the auspices of the War Department, distinctive. rosettes or knots designed for wear with civilian clothing, and whenever a rosette or knot issued under the provisions of this section shall have been lost, destroyed, or rendered unfit for use without