"Real" Fightiag Units to Be Formed. in Each Area Washington, Oct. 1.
General George C. Marshall, Chief of Staff of the United States Army, revealed today that American land forces would be reorganized to provide "real" fighting units in each of the nation's nine army corps areas.
General Marshall said a tactical corps would be created whose commands will deal with fighting and combat organization, while the present corps area commanders will be given chargerof the supply and housing functions of the army.
He said the various tactical corps end their commanders would be composed both of Regular Army and National Guard troops. He added that was planned to establish air corps districts with various types of units composed of so-called "tactical" forces.
Plans of the reorganization include the selection from Regular Army. Nitional' Guard " and, conscripted ks of men showing intelligence leadership qualities for special training; The "candidate" will be sent to school for three-month's training as combat office. General Marshall cid it would be possible for the draftee to get an officer's commission before his twelve-month duty expires and he could thereafter remain in the Army or return to private life as a reserve officer—United Press.
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