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REGULATIONS OF THE WOMEN'S AIR RESERVE 1. In so far as may be practicable and possible, the tenor of the UNITED STATES ARMY regulations shall be observed and followed. 2. Eligibility for enlistment shall consist of a pilot's license or a student pilot's permit, issued by the Aeronautical Branch of the United States Department of Commerce, or such other qualifications as may be deemed sufficient by the Corps Area Enlistment Board and approved by the Commanding General; provided, however, that in no event shall the number of non[[crossed-out]] - [[/crossed-out]]oout. flying members ever exceed one[[crossed-out]] - [[/crossed-out]]tenth of the total membership. 3. Application for membership may by made only on the official Women's Air Reserve application form. This form may be obtained from the Corps Area Enlistment Board from which the applicant is making application and when executed the application with three photographs of applicant, shall be filed with the Corps Area Enlistment Board. (a) Applications shall be considered in the following manner: (1) The name of each applicant shall be posted on the Corps Area Headquarters bulletin board for sixty (60) days. (2) The name of each applicant shall appear in Corps Area notices of meetings for two consecutive months. (3) The name of each applicant shall be sent to the Ninth Corps Areas for consideration in accordance with Regulations No.3a 1 and 2. (b) Each application shall be considered and passed upon by the Enlistment Board in the manner prescribed by Regulation No.8-1c. and the decision of the Corps Area Board shall be communicated to the applicant. 4 (a) Enlistment in the Women's Air Reserve shall be for an indeterminate period. (b) Resignations may be accepted at the discretion of the Commanding General. (c) An honorable discharge shall be issued if recommended by the Corps Area Rating Board and approved by the Commanding General. (d) Court Martial, or wash-out, from the Women's Air Reserve shall not be ordered except for a major offence in accordance with Regulations No. 8-4a, and only after trial by Court Martial. Refer to Regulations 8-3a. (e) Failure of Student Pilot to solo within six months of enlistment date, except by special order (Regulations No. 8-2c-7) from the Rating Board, automatically constitutes a special discharge, though honorable, known as: Discharge for failure to qualify. 5. OATH I,...[[blank]]..., do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the United States of America and to the Women's Air Reserve and do hereby acknowledge to have voluntarily accepted enlistment in the Women's Air Reserve, unless sooner discharged by proper authorities; and that I will serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies whomsoever; and do also agree to accept from the Women's Air Reserve, such pay, rations and clothing as maybe established by the laws of the Women's Air Reserve; and that I will obey the orders of the Commanding General of the Women's Air Reserve and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to the regulations of the Women's Air Reserve. So Help me God! 6. Qualifications, Rank and Rating: (The foregoing Regulations with reference to qualifications, rank and ratings shall become effective on July [[crossed-out]] the First, [[/crossed-out]] 1932. Until that date appointments may be made by the Ninth Corps Area Rating Board as it may see fit. After 2
