Marine Corps Reserve and V-7 Cruises Only Ways Left Open For Obtaining Commission

Except for the Naval V-7 cruises, the only way at present open for one who has had no military training to gain a commission is the Second Lieutenants Marine Corps Reserve course.

This is a one-year course involving six months training and six months of active service open to college graduates between the ages of twenty and twenty-five. Upon its completion the candidate becomes a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps Reserve and his future status depends on his activities in that branch.

With the closing of the National guard to volunteers and the impossibility of obtaining a commission in the draft the Marine Reserves becomes attractive to all those whose order number make their call during the next two years likely.

Divided in Three Parts

The training is divided into three parts: three months in a candidate's status as enlisted men, undergoing basic training; three months as Reserve Second Lieutenant on active duty undergoing a course of instruction at the marine Corps Schools; and six months of active duty with troops as a Second Lieutenant, Marine Corps Reserve.

To gain admission to the corps applicants must be recommended by the President of the college by one member of the Faculty, and by at least three citizens in their home community.

During the first three month course the candidate must qualify for appointment as a Second Lieutenant. If he fails he will be honorably discharged from duty. As a Second Lieutenant the candidate receives $183 and this period is terminated.