QM COMMUNIQUE

Word comes in from Private Milbank Pilsbury at Fort Devens, one of the fourth termers activated with the ERC last Monday.

"The Harvard Business School was never like this. We were routed at 4:30 A.M. this morning, and that is the Reception Center's regular rising time.

However (and it doesn't seem possible) everyone's spirits are remarkably high. This may in part be due to the fact that we are still "civilians" (haven't been issued our uniforms yet), and hence don't have fatigue details or KP. That time will soon come, I fear.

Arrived at Eleven

"The majority of the ERC from the B School got in around eleven yesterday morning, and betwen long waits in the dust and cold wind we were issued toilet articles and raincoat, wre assigned bunks in the barracks, were issued blankets and sheets, and were shown how to make our beds in accordance with the Army's rigorous standards of perfection.

"Interspersed were bedraggled treks to the messhall for really very good food (garrison ration). Lights were put out at nine although one could come in later if he didn't make any noise. During the night various people came in and out from and to KP, guard duty, etc. (shades of coming events).

We Washed

"This morning we washed and made our beds before breakfast. After breakfast we had our physical examinations, and we were all through by nine A.M. Since then, we have been loafing around the barracks playing cards or writing letters. It is rumored that we'll get our first "shots" this evening.

"What the morrow offers is anybody's guess. It will probably be the classification examinations and interviews, and perhaps (we hope) our uniforms, thus really ending our days as civilians.

"We are all keeping our sense of humor, and having an enjoyable time of it.

"I am asked to postscript that the boys aren't unanimous in their approval of the "chow," although there are no really serious complaints that no swill is served. (It is sold in the PX).