Placement Office Gives Service Information

The University's Office of Student Placement yesterday released the following statement on Revised Armed Forces Enlistments and Commissions Policy and Selective Service Procedure:

The various policies outlined below are, of course, subject to change daily. However, they represent current regulations regarding the various opportunities in the Services.

Selective Service

Step 1--Under the Selective Service Act of 1948 as well as the new law which will replace the present one on or before 9 July 1951, all males between the ages of 18 and 26 must register with their local draft boards. This may be accomplished at any draft, board but jurisdiction for administration of each case rests with the local board in the community in which the individual maintains his legal residence. Registrations may be made at Cambridge Local Board 17, Phillips Brooks House.

Step 2--Some time after registration a questionnaire will be mailed to each registrant. This must be completed and returned to the local board immediately. On the basis of the information in the questionnaire each registrant will be classified according to the following schedule:

I-A: Available for military service.

I-A-O: Conscientious objector available for non-combatant service only.

I-C: Member of the Armed Forces of the United States, the Coast and Geodetic Survey or the Public Health Service, and certain registrants separated there-from.

I-D: Member of Reserve component or student taking military training.

II-A: Deferred because of civilian employment (except agriculture.)

II-C: Deferred because of employment in agriculture.

III-A: Deferred because of dependents.

IV-A: a. Registrant who has completed service.

b. Sole surviving son.

IV-B: Official deferred by law.

IV-C: Aliens.

IV-D: Minister of religion or divinity student.

IV-E: Conscientious objectors opposed to both combatant and non-combatant military service.

IV-F: Physically, mentally, or morally unfit.

V-A: Registrant over age of liability for military service.

Step 3--Those students who are now freshmen, sophomores or juniors, as well as seniors planning graduate study and graduate students may take the selective service test to be given on June 16, June 30 and July 12. The results of this test will be sent to local boards for consideration as to the advisability of deferment for further study. This evidence plus a statement from the University as to class standing will determine a student's status regarding his future study or military service. Final decision is up to local boards.

Seniors planning graduate study should supply local boards with an official statement of admission from the dean of the graduate school in question. Graduate students should provide local boards with an official statement from their dean showing satisfactory standing.

In any event, all students should inform their local board of their intent, if allowed, to continue study. Local boards will not draft students until after the above evidence has been received by them, but if it has not been received by August 20th, they may draft students.

Those students who are planning to enter service at the end of this college year, other than through normal draft channels, must so inform their local boards and receive permission to do so. If a student already has his orders for induction or has had his pre-induction physical examination, he may have these orders cancelled on request. He must, however, specify what branch of service he intends to join, and when. He will be granted 30 days after the close of the college year, but it will be wise for such students to make a decision soon.

Step 4--If a registrant is classified I-A, he will receive in due course an order to report for a pre-induction physical examination. This examination may be taken at the Boston Army Base, 666 Summer Street, if a registrant's local board is too far from Cambridge. Registrants receiving such orders may make appointments for physical examinations at Cambridge Local Board 17, Phillips Brooks House.

Step 5--Induction orders will follow the pre-induction physical examination, unless the registrant is found to be physically unqualified. In this case he will be reclassified as IV-F.

Army:

1. Enlistment--Regular

a. Age: 17 (with parental consent) to 35.

b. Married or unmarried.

c. Period 21 month, 3, 4, 5, or 6 years.

d. Draft status: Not eligible after receipt of orders to report for induction, except with permission of local board at end of college year.

e. Training 6 to 9 weeks basic. Further specialized training of varying lengths, and final unit assignment.

f. Where to enlist 175 Washington Street, Boston.

2. Enlistment--Reserve

(all Army branches)

a. Age: 17 (with parental consent) to 35.

b. Married or unmarried.

c. Period: 3 years.

d. Draft status: Not eligible after receipt of orders to report for pre-induction physical examination.

e. Training: one evening per week, 15 days at summer camp.

f. Where to enlist: Organized Reserve Corps, 8th Floor, Section F, Boston Army Base, 666 Summer Street.

3. Enlistment National Guard (Army)

a. Age: 17 (with parental consent) to 35.

b. Married or unmarried.

c. Period: 3 years.

d. Draft status: Not eligible after receipt of orders to report for preinduction physical examination.

e. Training: One evening per week, 6 weekends per year, and 15 days at summer camp.

f. Where to enlist: 18 Irvington Street, Boston.

4. Commissions--Regular

a. Outstanding Army ROTC Cadets.

b. Competitive tour of duty as a reserve officer.

c. United States Military Academy, West Point, New York.

5. (I) Commissions--Reserve

a. Age: 21 to 27 years, 9 months.

b. Married or unmarried.

c. Bachelor's degree.

d. Openings available in many specialities, usually involving experience.

e. Where to inquire: Organized Reserve Corps, Section F, 8th Floor, Boston Army Base, 666 Summer Street.

(II) Commissions--Reserve

Qualified enlisted personnel of the Organized Reserve Corps may compete for a commission through correspondence courses while serving as enlisted reservists. This course takes from 8 months to a year to complete.

6. Commissions--OCS

a. Age: 19 to 27.

b. Married or unmarried.

c. High school graduate.

d. Draft status: Not eligible after receipt of orders to report for induction, except with permission of local board at end of college year.

e. Training: 6 to 9 weeks basic, 8 weeks leadership school, then, 6 months OCS, and 2 years active duty. (Note; if candidate flunks course, he must serve out the draft term.)

f. Where to go: 175 Washington Street Boston.

7. Commissions--National Guard (Army)

Same as 5 (II), Commissions--Reserve.

Navy:

1. Enlistments--Regular

a. Age: 17 (with parental consent) to 31.

b. Married or unmarried.

c. Period: 4 or 6 years.

d. Draft status; Not eligible after receipt of notice to report for pre-induction physical examination, except with permission of local board at end of college year.

e. Training: 8 to 16 weeks basic, then, further specialized training and unit assignment.

f. Where to enlist: Recruiting Office, Post Office Building, Devonshire Street, Boston.

2. Enlistment--Reserve

a. Age: 17 (with parental consent) to 21.

b. Married or unmarried.

c. Period: 4 years.

d. Draft status: 3-A, 4-A only if 19 through 26.

e. Training: one evening per week, and 2-week summer cruise.

f. Where to enlist: 495 Summer Street, Boston.

3. Commissions--Regular

a. Competitive tour of duty as a reserve officer.

b. United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland.

4. Commissions--Reserve (ROC)

a. Open to freshmen, sophomores, juniors.

b. Requires enlistment in Reserve and approval of commanding officer.

c. Draft status: Not eligible after receipt of orders to report for pre-induction physical examination.

d. Training: one evening per week, 2 summer cruises of 6 weeks. (Note: ROC candidates are not subject to active call). Commission contingent on receipt of degree.

c. Where to enlist: 495 Summer Street, Boston.

5. Commissions--Aviation

Pilot program is currently closed. Inquiries may be made at Squantum Naval Air Station.

6. Commission--OCS

a. Age: 19 to 26.

b. Bachelor's degree (seniors may apply now).

c. Mathematics through trigonometry.

d. Draft status: Must be classified I-A, I-D, II-A, III-A, or IV-B.

e. Training: 120 days OCS at Newport, Rhode Island. Then active duty for 3 years. (Note: Candidates who flunk course must serve out a 4-year enlistment).

f. Where to enlist: Office of Naval Officer procurement, Post Office Building. Devonshire Street, Boston.

7. Commissions--Specialists

There are numerous special categories where commissions are available for qualified men. These are not open to draft eligibles, and require at least a bachelor's degree. Further information may be obtained in the Office of Student Placement.

Air Force:

1. Enlistment--Regular

a. Age: 17 (with parental consent) to 35.

b. Married or unmarried.

c. Period: 4 years.

d. Draft status: not eligible after receipt of orders to report for induction, except with permission of local board at end of college year.

c. Training: 6 to 9 weeks basic at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, or Sampson Air Force Base, Geneva, New York. Then 4 to 52 weeks specialized training, and final unit assignment.

f. Where to enlist: 175 Washington Street, Boston.

2. Enlistment--Reserve

Enlistments are not open in the Air Force Reserve at the present time, unless applicant has had prior military service. Inquires may be made at Air Force Reserve, 3rd Floor, Section F, Boston Army Base, 666 Summer Street.

3. Enlistment--Air National Guard

a. Age: 17 (with parental consent) to 35.

b. Married or unmarried.

c. Period: 3 years.

d. Draft status: I-A not eligible.

e. Training: 2 evenings a month for 2 hours, 3rd Sunday of each month all day, and 15-day summer camp.

f. Where to enlist: 925 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston.

4. Commissions--Regular

a. Outstanding Air ROTC Cadets.

b. Competitive tour of duty as a reserve officer.

c. United States Military Academy, West Point, New York.

d. United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland.

5. Commissions--Reserve

There are some 28 categories in which an individual may receive a direct commission as an Air Force Reserve Officer. These require at least a bachelor's degree, and frequently practical experience in addition. Those interested may receive further details at Air Force Reserve, 3rd Floor, Section F, Boston Army Base, 666 Summer Sreet.

6. Commission--Air Crew (Pilot and Navigator)

a. Age: 20 to 26 1/2.

b. Unmarried.

c. 2 years of college.

d. Draft status: Not eligible after receipt of orders to report for induction, except with permission of local board at end of college year.

e. Training: 6 months pre-flight, 6 months advanced, and 3 years active duty. (Note: If candidate flunks course, he must serve out a 4-year enlistment).

f. Where to enlist: 175 Washington Street, Boston.

7. Commissions--OCS

a. Age: 17 (with parental consent) to 35.

b. Married or unmarried.

c.Draft status: Not eligible after receipt of orders to report for induction, except with permission of local board at end of college year.

d. Training: 6 to 9 weeks basic at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, or Sampson Air Force Base, Geneva, New York. Applications for OCS being so numerous at present, the applicant will probably continue to an enlisted specialist school while awaiting assignment to OCS. Six months OCS at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, then 3 years active duty. (Note: if candidate flunks course, he must serve out a 4-year enlistment).

e. Where to enlist: 175 Washington Street, Boston.

8. Commissions--Air National Guard

Air National Guard enlisted men may compete for commissions after 6 months service. Two years of college required. Major interest is in communications and aircraft maintenance and engineering. Those interested may seek further details at 925 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston.