June 6, 1917.

Memorandum:

1. Hereafter, in all lecture halls, section rooms, and other meetings, members of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps will arise upon the entrance of the instructor and will stand at "attention" until he directs them to be seated, or until he has taken his seat.

Cadets will be in their seats promptly for all lectures and class-room work, and will not leave until dismissed unless excused by the instructor.

2. At all formations in ranks, except when actually receiving instruction, cadets will be brought to "attention" by the officer or non-commissioned officer in charge upon the approach of a tactical instructor. The officer or non-command "rest" or "at ease" after the instructor has passed, or if he remains in the vicinity after acknowledging the salute. No courtesies will be rendered, however, on any field work (sketching, target practice, marches in the field, etc.) unless cadets are addressed by, or addressing, an officer.

The tactical instructors referred to herein are the commissioned officers of the U. S. Army, the Officers of the French Military Mission, the regimental staff, the battalion commanders and their adjutants, and others designated as tactical instructors (these are distinguished by gilt insignia of rank).

3. On all other occasions, cadets will come to "attention" upon the approach of an officer (including cadet captains and lieutenants). If grouped together and not in ranks, the first to perceive the officer will give the word "attention," when all will remain in this position until the officer has passed, or directs otherwise. If not in ranks, all will render the prescribed salute. Individual cadets in like manner observe these rules.

4. Attention is called to the following changes in Army Regulations, which also govern the Corps:

"383. Substitute the following: 1, Salutes shall be exchanged between officers and enlisted men not in a military formation, nor at drill, work, games, or mess, on every occasion of their meeting, passing near, or being addressed, the officer junior in rank or the enlisted man saluting first.

"2. When an officer enters a room where there are several enlisted men, the word "attention" is given by some one who perceives him, when all rise, uncover, and remain standing at attention until the officer leaves the room or directs otherwise. Enlisted men at meals stop eating and remain seated at attention.

"3. An enlisted man, if seated, rises on the approach of an officer, faces toward him, stands at attention, and salutes. Standing, he faces an officer for the same purpose. If the parties remain in the same place or on the same ground such compliments need not be repeated. Soldiers actually at work do not cease work to salute an officer unless addressed by him.

"4. Before addressing an officer, an enlisted man makes the prescribed salute with the weapon with which he is armed, or, if unarmed, with the right hand. He also makes, the same salute after receiving a reply. (C.A.R., No. 50, Jan. 8, 1917). (2143705 D--A.G.O.)

"383. Substitute the following: 1. In uniform covered or uncovered, but not in formation, officers and enlisted men salute military persons as follows: With arms in hand, the salute prescribed for that arm (sentinels on interior guard duty excepted); without arms, the righthand salute.

"2. In civilian dress covered or uncovered, officers and enlisted men salute military persons with the right-hand salute.

"3. Officers and enlisted men will render the prescribed salutes in a military manner, the Officer, junior in rank or the enlisted man saluting first. When several officers in company are saluted, all entitled to the salute shall return it.

"4. Except in the field under campaign or simulated campaign conditions, a mounted officer (or soldier) dismounts before addressing a superior officer not mounted.

"5. A man in formation shall not salute when directly addressed, but shall come to attention if at rest or at ease. (C.A.R. No. 50, Jan. 8, 1917). (2143705 D--A.G.O.)

"384. (Changed by C.A.R. No. 33, W. D., 1915). Substitute the following: 1. Saluting distance is that within which recognition is easy. In general, it does not exceed 30 paces.

"2. When an officer entitled to the salute passes in rear of a body of troops it is brought to attention while he is opposite the post of the commander.

"3. In public conveyances, such as railway trains and street cars, and in public places, such as theatres, honors and personal salutes may be omitted when palpably inappropriate or apt to disturb or annoy civilians present. (C.A.R. No. 50, Jan. 8, 1917)."

5. Cadet officers (captains and lieutenants) will be accorded the prescribed courtesies when in uniform. Non-commissioned officers (sergeants and corporals) are not saluted, except as prescribed in paragraph 172, Infantry Drill Regulations, and when making reports to the sergeant-major or acting sergeant-major at ceremonies such as guard mounting (paragraph 351, Manual of Interior Guard Duty, U. S. Army, 1914) or other formation where the non-commissioned officer receives reports for the officer in charge. All cadets, however, should stand at attention when addressed by, or addressing, a non-commissioned officer in the discharge of his duties.

For rules governing salutes see "Honors and Salutes," paragraph 758-765, Infantry Drill Regulations.

Failure to observe the prescribed rules will not be excused on the ground of ignorance.

6. The President of Harvard University will receive all the courtesies prescribed for instructors.

7. The Governor of the Commonwealth, officers of the Army and Navy, National Guard and Reserve Officers when in uniform, and foreign officers, will be accorded the same honors and courtesies.

8. Special stress is laid upon the necessity of strictly observing the following extracts from the Army Regulations:

"I. All persons in the military service are required to obey strictly and to execute promptly the lawful orders of their superiors."

"IV. Courtesy among military men is indispensable to discipline; respect to superiors will not be confined to obedience on duty, but will be extended on all occasions."

Discipline and training tend toward efficient organization, and all three are cardinal factors of military efficiency, and it is fitting that those who now aspire to become officers should early acquire those prerequisite qualities so essential to the officer and the soldier.

The Commandant on several occasions has noted a failure to observe the little military amenities.

9. The attention of all cadets is called to the fact that every official notice is duly posted upon the bulletin boards of the Department of Military Science and Tactics in the basement of University Hall, south entrance, which show all assignments and details, the schedule of training, etc., and in consequence there is no excuse for cadets failing to inform themselves of the current instructions. Further information can be obtained by applying at the Headquarters Office.

10. This memorandum will be published at the first assembly of each company immediately following its receipt, for the information and guidance of all concerned.  C. CORDIER,  Captain, U. S. Army, Commandant.  June 6, 1917.

Memorandum:

11. The following transfers of cadets are made effective this date:

NAME.  FROM  TOJ. B. Gilien,  Co. I  Supply Co.C. M. Amory,  Co. M  Supply Co.C. Nemser,  Co. C.  Supply Co.W. B. Peale,  Recriut Detch.  Co. M