Classes of persons. For what eligible. How appointed. (1) Former Reserve officers. Any section. Former or any Upon their records, supple(Sec. XIV.) (j) Civilians... Note. To be eligible lower grade. Any section. Second lieuten- mented by examination when necessary. Upon qualification after completion of course at training camp or training as a flying cadet followed by examination for Infantry, Cavalry, Field Artillery, Coast Artillery, and Air Service. In other sections upon completion of a course at a training camp or by exami nation. NOTE.-After Nov. 11, 1923, classes b, c, and d will not be appointed on an examination of records, but must either attend training camps or be personally examined for appointment. 57. Period of appointment.-Appointments in every case shall be for a period of five years unless sooner terminated. An appointment in force at the outbreak of war, or made in time of war, shall continue in force until six months after its termination, should the five-year period for which made terminate prior to that time. 58. Reappointment upon termination of appointment.-Upon the expiration of the period of appointment, a reappointment without change of grade or section will, in general, be tendered without application. 59. Dual commissions-Reserve and National Guard.—Any reserve officer may hold a commission in the National Guard without thereby vacating his reserve commission; and any National Guard officer may hold a commission in the Officers' Reserve Corps without thereby vacating his National Guard commission. Consideration of administration and mobilization required that both commissions held by federally recognized National Guard officers be in the same grade and branch of the service. This policy will be observed in making appointments in the Officers' Reserve Corps. 60. Acceptance of appointment.-An appointment tendered must be promptly accepted or declined. If acceptance or declination is not received within 60 days of the tender of appointment same will be canceled. 61. War Department action. In accordance with the provisions of section 5 of the National Defense Act as amended by the act of June 4, 1920, all policies affecting the appointment, assignment, promotion, and discharge of reserve officers will be prepared by committees composed of officers of the War Department General Staff, at least half of whom are reserve officers. The policies outlined by these committees and approved by the Secretary of War constitute the approved policy of the War Department with reference to reserve officers. The personnel bureau of the Adjutant General's Office will act on all matters relating to the appointment, assignment, promotion, and discharge of reserve officers in accordance with such approved policies. 62. Reviewing board for appointment of general officers.-A board of general officers, including one or more general officers of the Officers' Reserve Corps, will be maintained in the War Department for the purpose of reviewing all applications, reports, records, and recommendations for the appointment of general officers of the Officers' Reserve Corps. The findings and recommendations of the board will be transmitted through the Chief of Staff to the Secretary of War for decision. 63. General provisions.-Graduates of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps consist of those persons who have completed the course of military instruction prescribed for the unit of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps of which they have been members while attending the educational institution at which the unit is maintained. Such graduates may be appointed as reserve officers upon a satisfactory completion of the course of training prescribed by law and regulation. Appointments are made only in the lowest authorized grade of the section in which appointed and are made only in the section of the Officers' Reserve Corps corresponding to the unit from which the appointee has graduated. 64. Procedure.-The professor of military science and tactics at each institution maintaining one or more senior units of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps will, on or about March 1 of each year, forward to The Adjutant General of the Army the following: (a) A list of the prospective Reserve Officers' Training Corps graduates of that year who, it is believed, will be qualified and eligible for appointment in the Officers' Reserve Corps. This list will be accompanied by a certificate and recommendation in the case of each person named thereon. (See Appendix III, for form of certificate.) (b) A list of the prospective Reserve Officers' Training Corps graduates of that year who, though believed qualified and eligible for appointment in the Officers' Reserve Corps, it is known will not accept such appointment, This list will be accompanied by the same certificate as referred to in list (a) above. (c) A list of the prospective Reserve Officers' Training Corps graduates of that year believed qualified for appointment in the Officers' Reserve Corps, but who, at the time of graduation, will be ineligible by reason of not being 21 years of age. This list will be accompanied by the same certificate referred to in list (a) above. (d) A list of the prospective Reserve Officers' Training Corps graduates of that year who, it is believed, on graduation will not be qualified for appointment in the Officers' Reserve Corps. Opposite each name on the list will appear a brief statement of the reason for disqualification. 65. Preparation of commissions.-Upon receipt of the report of the professor of military science and tactics, The Adjutant General of the Army will take the following action: (a) Prepare and forward to the professor of military science and tactics the commissions, letters of acceptance, oaths of office, and other necessary papers of each person named in list (a) paragraph 64. (b) Prepare and forward to the professor of military science and tactics a letter of qualification for appointment as a reserve officer of each person named in list (b) paragraph 64. Such a letter will entitle the holder to receive in exchange therefor a reserve commission at any time within five years of the date of the letter, unless in the meantime he becomes, for any reason, disqualified for appointment. (c) Prepare and forward to the professor of military science and tactics a letter of qualification for appointment as a reserve officer for each person named in list (c) paragraph 64. Such a letter will entitle the holder to receive, in exchange therefor, a reserve commission when he becomes 21 years of age, or upon the outbreak of war prior to his reaching that age, or at any time within five years of the date of the letter, unless in the meantime he becomes, for any reason, disqualified for appointment, (d) Prepare and forward to the proper Reserve Officers' Training Corps camp commander the commissions, letters of acceptance, oaths of office, letters of qualification for a reserve commission and other necessary papers of each person named in the list referred to in paragraph 68. 66. Presentation of commissions. During the period of commencement, commissions and letters of qualification will be formally presented to those entitled to receive them, at such ceremony as the authorities of the institution may arrange. The oaths of office and other necessary papers of appointees will be accomplished and forwarded by the professor of military science and tactics to The Adjutant General of the Army. 67. Physical examination.-The examination required to determine physical fitness for appointment will normally be conducted at the advance course class or at the institution, before the annual report of qualified graduates is forwarded at the end of the second semester.. 68. Appointment at training camps.-Those members of the senior class believed to be qualified for appointment in the Officers' Reserve Corps, but who at time of graduation will be ineligible by reason of having been authorized to complete their camp training subsequent to graduation, will be recommended by the professor of military science and tactics and by the president of the institution on form as specified in paragraph 97, Part I, Special Regulations No. 44. These recommendations will then be forwarded to the proper camp commander accompanied by a list of the names of students so recommended. Those students who are under 21 years of age will be reported on a separate list. The camp commander will add his recommendation in each case and forward all recommendations, from the various schools and colleges, accompanied by list of names of students, to The Adjutant General of the Army. These papers will leave the camp not later than the first week thereof. 69. General provisions.Graduate flying cadets of the Air Service may be appointed as reserve officers upon a satisfactory completion of the course of instructions provided by law and regulation. Appointments are made in the grade of second lieutenant, Air Service Officers' Reserve Corps. 70. Procedure.-Approximately one month prior to the completion of their training, flying cadets will be examined as to fitness for appointment in the manner prescribed in regulations governing such examinations. The examining board will submit a separate report for each candidate examined, which report will contain: (a) Full name and home address; (b) Date and place of birth and statement of citizenship if naturalized; (c) Date of completion of training; (d) The findings of the board, stated separately, as to the candidate's physical, mental, moral, and professional qualifications for appointment in the Officers' Reserve Corps. Any reasons for rejection will be fully stated. The commanding officers of flying fields will forward the reports of boards in sufficient time so that they will receive the action of the Chief of Air Service and reach The Adjutant General of the Army at least two weeks prior to the completion of the training. The Chief of Air Service will make a separate recommendation on each such report and append thereto any pertinent information of record in his office. 71. Preparation of commissions.-The Adjutant General of the Army will cause the commissions, letters of acceptance, oaths of office, and other necessary records of successful cadets to be made and forwarded direct to the commanding officer of the flying field to reach the latter before the date of completion of the flying training of the appointees. 72. Presentation of commissions.-The commissions will be presented by the commanding officer of the flying field, upon completion of the course, to those entitled to receive them. The commanding officer of the field will cause oaths of office and other necessary papers of successful cadets to be accomplished and will transmit them direct to The Adjutant General of the Army, accompanied by an individual report in each case stating: (a) Date upon which training was successfully completed; (b) Whether or not the appointee was appointed a flying cadet from an enlisted status; (c) Whether the appointee desires to remain in service as an enlisted man, or if not, the date of discharge. 73. Graduates under 21 years of age.-Flying cadets qualified for reserve commissions who are under 21 years of age at the time of completion of their flying training may be appointed in the Officers' Reserve Corps on attaining that age, or upon the outbreak of war prior to their attaining that age. The Chief of Air Service will make suitable provisions so that at the time of completion of flying training they will be given letters certifying their completion of the course, which letters are exchangeable for reserve commissions providing no disqualification for appointment has arisen in the meantime. |