Q. M. CORPS

Cadet communiques are coming through reporting the activities of the January QM graduates. Even at this early date, indications are that the former ROTC cadets are finding themselves at no little advantage by reason of their "B School" training. However, the rigors and routine of Army life have been found to be in sharp contrast to the relative freedom enjoyed in their days of graduate work here.

Dick Izzard, former cadet captain, writes: "Been here a week now and am sfinally getting used to the meticulous uniformity and regimentation demanded. Every minute of the day is accounted for. It's up at 6:15 and to bed at 9:30 P.M.--that is, the lights go out then, Bed-check is at 11:00 P.M. Our equipment--bunks, pack, shoes, etc.--have to be placed just so within a quarter of an ich. Always cleaning up for some inspection or something. Calisthenics every morning. Classes from 8:30 A.M. to 4:00P.M. every day with study hours from 6:30 to 8:30 P.,. Hence, as you can see, they keep us hopping. Sunday is to ourselves, though."

Jack Earley adds further information to the affect that the men are concentrating study on one subject at a time and finish each off by a true-false examination before taking up the next topic. If an officer candidate fails fur or five of these tests he is called before a board which redetermines whether or not the man is of officer material. The same result comes about when a certain number of demerits accumulate against a man. However, Earley goes on to say that the officers are very cooperative and are sincerely trying to get everyone through.