MANY VACANCIES IN ARMY

Major R. C. F. Goetz, Professor of Military Science and Tactics, announced yesterday that he had received word from Washington that there were at present more than 4000 vacancies in the commissioned personnel of the Army. These are to be filled after a series of competitive examinations, which are open to all members of the army; to members of the R. O. T. C., Officer's Reserve Corps, National Guard, and to all graduates of technical institutions approved by the Secretary of War.

Applications for preliminary examination must be filed immediately and can be obtained from the Military Science Department or from any military post, where the detailed requirements can also be ascertained.

The first examination will be held on April 25 for 2,595 vacancies, distributed as follows: Infantry, 812; Cavalry, 35; Field Artillery, 600; Coast Artillery, 268; Engineers, 118; Air Service, 400; Signal Corps, 114; Quartermaster Corps, 35; Ordnance Department, 86; Chemical Warfare Service, 32; and Philippine Scouts, 85.

Successful candidates will be announced and nominated for appointment about two months after the examination, giving them an opportunity to complete the present College year.