Wednesday, may 6, 1942 fir' t s < / j- ! ;‘<\ iiislii l!!llll ★ New Defer red Service Plan Allows You to Continue Your Education ★ In the skies, over America 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 col lege man in America who can qualify for Officer’s Training. J The U : . S. Army Air Forces need 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 Re serve plan, men of all classes aged 18 to 26, inclusive— can enlist for immediate service or continue the scholastic work required for graduation before being called to acdve duty. You must meet the requirements for phys ical 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 a month, with subsistence, quarters, medical care, uniforms, equipment, traveling expenses. In 8 months you can win an officer’s com mission as a bombardier, navigator or 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 OFFICERS' TRAINING PLAN EE YOUR FACULTY AIR FORCE ADVISOR FOR FULL INFORMATION THE DAILY COLLEGIAN THREE ENLISTMENT PLANS FOR COLLEGE MEN Juniors—Sophomores—Freshmen. May Continue Their Education 1. A new plan allows Juniors, Sophomores' and Freshmen, aged 18 to 26, inclusive, _ to enlist in the Air Force Enlisted' Re serve and continue their schooling,, pro vided they maintain satisfactory scholastic standings. All College Men May Enlist for Immediate Service 2. All college students may enlist as pri vates in the Army Air Forces (unassigned) and serve there until their turns come for Aviation Cadet training. 3. AH 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 de ferred status in the Army Reserve may be at any time by the Secretary of War. The new Army Air Force Enlisted Reserve Plan is pari of an over-all Army Enlisted Reserve Corps program shortly to be announced. This program will provide opportunities tor college men to enlist In other branches of the Army on a deterred 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 may 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 at education will develop capacities for leadership. (Reserve enlistment will not alter regulations regarding established R.O.T.C. plans. ) (Or Apply to Your Local Recruiting and Induction Station) U. S. ARMY RECRUITING AND INDUCTION STATIONS ARE IN THE FOLLOWING CITIES Harrisburg Johnstown Lancaster Allentown Wilkes-Barre Pittsburgh Erie AVIATION CADET EXAMINING BOARDS. ARE IN THE FOLLOWING CITIES Harrisburg Philadelphia ‘ Pittsburgh THE SPECIAL EXAMINING BOARD WILL VISIT STATE COLLEGE MAY G The Greatest Air Army in the World Needs "ight aint Groond Crew Officers will be interested in the requirements for Armaments, Communications,. Engineering, Meteorology, Photography. If you have engi neering experience your chances of getting a commission are excellent. This past year about 80% of all Aviation Cadets were commissioned as Second Lieutenants about 67% as flying officers. Those who do not qualify remain 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 $lB3 to $245 a month. If you want to fight for America, this is where your blows will count. If you want the best training in the world, and years of solid achievement in aviation the great career field of the future this is where you belong. Your place is here —in the Army Air Forces. If you plan to enlist immediately, start get ting your necessary papers ready for the Avia tion 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 informa tion now. , j, . NOTE: If you wish to enlist and are under 21, you will need your parents’ or guardian’s consent. Birth certificates and three letters of recoin ■it inendation will be required of 'alt ap •3' cl plicants. Obtain the forms and send them home today —you can then complete your enlistment before any *MP’ Aviation Cadet Examining Board. Philadelphia ACT AT ONCE PAGE THREE w .........
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