The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, April 30, 1942, Image 5

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The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, April 30, 1942, Image 5

Newspaper Page TextTHURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 30, 1942- THE BATTALION -Page 5 l/i I ? ’ • a " ' ”— ' f ' ' ■■/ * ' —ig III 1258! liiifi ' V. ■i % *:Fmm H m x*W* 1 l»l ♦ • HI r III ■ ' OR COLLEGE MEN.A REW / ★ New Deferred Service Plan Allows You to Continue Your Education ★ T^ROM coast to coast—in the skies over America— I 1 there is a thundering drone of fighting ships. The mightiest air fleet in the history of the world is mobilizing for victory! So fast is it growing that there is a place here—an urgent need here—for every college man in America who can qualify for Officer’s Training. The U. S. Army Air Forces need Officers . . . Flying Officers and Ground Crew Officers. And many of them must come from the ranks of today’s college students—men who make their plans now for the necessary Aviation Cadet training. Thanks to a newly created Air Force Reserve plan, men of all classes—within the ages of 18 to 26, inclu sive-can enlist for immediate service or continue the scholastic work required for graduation before being called for active duty. You must meet the requirements for physical fitness, of course. In addition, you take a new simplified test to determine your ability to grasp the training. A college man should pass it easily. $75 A MONTH DURING TRAINING Those accepted who wish immediate duty will go into training as rapidly as facilities permit. As an Aviation Cadet, you are paid $75 per month, with $1.00 a day for subsistence, with quarters, medical care, necessary uniforms, clothing, equipment, trav eling expenses. In 8 months you can win an officer’s commission on the basis of your training record in competition with other Aviation Cadets. You can become one of the •musketeers of the air—a bombardier, navigator, or a pilot—and be well started on your way to serve America and advance yourself in aviation. MANY BRANCHES OF SERVICE There are also commissions awarded in ground crew service. College men particularly will be interested in the requirements for Armaments, Communications, Engineering, Meteorology, Photography. If you have extensive engineering experience your chances of getting a commission are excellent. This past year about 80% of all Aviation Cadets were commissioned as Second Lieutenants—about THREE ENLISTMENT PLANS FOR COLLEGE MEN Juniors • Sophomores • Freshmen May Continue Their Education 1. A new plan allows Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen in college, aged 18 to 26, inclusive, to enlist in the Air Force Enlisted Reserve and con tinue their schooling, provided they maintain satisfactory scholastic standings. All College Men May Enlist for Immediate Service 2. All college students may enlist as privates in the Army Air Forces (unassigned) and serve there until their turns come for Aviation Cadet training. 3. All college students may enlist in the Air Force Enlisted Reserve and wait until they are ordered to report for Aviation Cadet training. Upon graduation or withdrawal from college, men will be assigned to active duty at a training center as facilities become available. If the necessity of war demands, the deferred status in the Army Reserve may be terminated at any time by the Secretary of War. The new Army Air Force Enlisted Reserve Plan Is part of an over-all Army Enlisted Reserve Corps program shortly to be announced. This program will provide opportunities for college men to enlist in other branches of the Army on a deferred basis and to continue their education through graduation if a satisfactory standard of work is maintained. In case of necessity the Secretary of War shall determine when they be called to active duty. It Is understood that men so enlisted will have the opportunity of competing for vacancies in officer's candidate schools. This plan has been approved in the belief that continuance of education will develop capacities for leadership. (Reserve enlist ment will not alter regulations regarding established R.O.T.C. plans.) 'tM 67% ns flying officers. Those who do not qualify re main in the Air Forces on an enlisted status and have further opportunities. As a Second Lieutenant on active duty with the Army Air Forces, your pay ranges from $183 to $245 a month. AVIATIOH — THE COMIHG IHDUSTRY The opportunities for aviation in civilian life have barely been touched. You will bring to those oppor tunities not only the best training in the world—but the executive ability of an Army officer’s training and experience, which have always commanded a pre mium in business life. ACT AT ONCE If you want to fight for America, this is where you can strike deadly blows against our enemies. If you want advancement—years of solid achieve ment and education that can never be duplicated— this is where you belong. If you want to be up there in the middle of things— when the enemy cries quits—your place is here—in the Army Air Forces. FLY WITH YOUR FRIENDS A special squadron for training is now forming at this college. You and your friends can share together the work and fun of training. If you plan to enlist immediately, start getting your necessary papers ready for the Aviation Cadet Examining Board when it meets in your locality. For complete information, see your Faculty Air Force Advisor. You can take your mental and physical examinations the same day you apply. Get further information now. NOTE: If you wish to enlist, and you are under 21, you will need your parents' or guardian's con sent. Birth certificates and three letters of recommendation will he required of all apph cants. Obtain the forms and send them home today—you can then complete your enlistment before any Aviation Cadet Examining Board. ■ SEE YOUR FACULTY AIR FORCE ADVISOR FOR FULL INFORMATION (Or Apply to Your Local Recruiting and Induction Station) fli. U. S. ARMY RECRUITING AND INDUCTION STATION: County Court House, Bryan, Texas Other Army Recruiting And Induction Stations Are In The Following Cities: LUBBOCK AMARILLO EL PASO DALLAS ABILENE FT. WORTH WACO HOUSTON SAN ANTONIO CORPUS CHRISTI Aviation Cadet Examining Boards Are Located In The Following Cities: DALLAS FORT WORTH SAN ANTONIO HOUSTON The Special Examining Board Will Visit Agri cultural and Mechanical College of Texas Soon wm

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