In pursuance of its policy of favoring national preparedness Dartmouth College is conducting a course in intensive military training. This course to-be conducted" for six weeks began June 25 under the direction of Captain Porter B. Chase, Ist C. C. of Boston, and Captain L. Keene, C. E. F. Captain Chase, since the opening of the camp received a commission as Major and was called out by the government. The camp is now under the charge of Captain Keene. Outside of officers thirty-six men are enrolled in the course.
Important features of the course are practical instruction in trench warfare, bayonet, and rifle practice. Later in the course the men may go on a hike to Sky Line Farm.
Reed Hall is used for barracks and the men are under strict military discipline.