How Citizens Will Inter For the Conscription System
Washington May 5. An official outline of military registration under the selective draft bill was released. The plan puts civilian state officials in charge of enrollment and classification, with federal supervision by the provost marshal general. Governors appoint county and city boards, with sworn registrars and printed instructions to govern the process.
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Army Bill Seeks 18 538 Officers and 528 659 Enlisted
Washington May 4 The proposed selective draft bill would raise an army of 18 538 officers and 528 659 enlisted men organized into eighteen divisions plus sixteen heavy artillery regiments and two cavalry divisions. Plans cover training camps, staffing, and expansion of regulars and National Guard to form a 700 000 strong active force with up to 250 000 reservists, plus training camps and officer selection. The article also notes deadlines for conferees and expected presidential signature next week.
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Army plan to build up a regular force with officers in charge
The plan envisions a regular army officer commanding each new regiment with experienced regular or National Guard officers to run administration and instruction. Between registration and activation, regular and National Guard divisions will train mobilization camps and protect property under district commanders and the military department head.
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