Show enlisted men at forit foi it douglas like army life the spirit ot of the new army Is reflected in n the voluntary expression 0 ot enlisted men ot of the thirty eight united states infantry stationed at fort douglas utah from a survey conducted by colonel W C sweeney regimental commander and post commandant modernization heads the list ot of developments attracting the most attention of 0 the men in the ranks chow the subject of 0 frequent civilian debates comes in tor for minor consideration an explanation of this la Is that good food results in improved morale and general efficiency while poor food creates lusty verbal expressions pres 1 res siona of discontent the tact therefore that the survey inspired only one reference to the soldiers mess is accepted as a distinct compliment to the ardys policy in the kitchen the modernized infantry regiment maneuvers on toot foot but it moves to the zone of operation by motor transportation tation veterans and recruits hall hail this development as ae a contribution to morale and efficiency eld clency 1 I had arrived at fort douglas just in time tor for a hike says one recruit 1 I had heard we were to carry heavy packs besides our rifles that we were to hike day in and day out and sleep in pup tents on the cold hard ground well anticipation is always greater than realization we know it turned out tobe a vacation for or me we reached our destination Sch leters hot pots heber city to in trucks large squad tents already had bad been erected and all that was mas necessary tor for us to do was to moye move in of courte course we had our problems tactical maneuvers gave us plenty ot of exercise yet I 1 maintain it was a vacation there wore were dances swimming theatres theartres the atres band and roller skating it the life in fort douglas attracts me as this hike did I 1 know tho the army has enlisted a thirty year man A private in E company believes that the motorized infantry otters offers greater mobility insuring economy in time providing better training and at the same time leaving the individual soldier with more time tor for recreation and individual develop development menta contrary to popular belief remarks a member ot of the infantry band the army is not just one duty dut after another but this soldier stresses life in the army is entirely different than it Is in civil ufa life to this member of the band one may experience a pleasant and profitable tour of duty in the military service however he adds that Is entirely up to him the government has provided the facilities and it Is up to the soldier to make the most of his opportunity the chance to become proficient in athletics captivates the imagination of still another man in the rock of the alie marna regiment virtually every phase of sports is popularized in the army through the constant efforts of trained athletic officers wholesome and abundant Is the way v ay iy the food served to the men in the thirty eight infantry is described by an enlisted man he adds tha soldier has faiia a comfortable bed clean linen and receives tile the best of medical attention in the event of illness authorization has been made tor for increasing the strength of the infantry by men recruiting officers are acquainting the young of 0 tho the intermountain intel mountain area with la s concerning the army addia addit at al information may be obtained writing to the recruiting officer tied states army federal build as salt lake city utah or to the rutting officer infantry rt douglas utah |