Public Law 66–61

That until June 30, 1920,

Army.

Retention of temporary commissioned officers until June 30, 1920.

the Secretary of War is authorized and directed to maintain such commissioned personnel in addition to the officers of the permanent establishment and to retain at their temporary grades such officers of the Regular Army as in his judgment may be necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Military Establishment:

Provisos.

Selection.

Provided, That additional officers so maintained shall be selected, so far as practicable, from officers and enlisted men who served during the emergency and are applicants for appointments in

Maximum number.

permanent establishment: Provided further, That after October 31, 1919, the total number of commissioned officers exclusive of retired officers and disabled emergency officers awaiting discharge upon completion of treatment for physical reconstruction, shall at no

Details of active officers restricted.

time exceed eighteen thousand: Provided further, That no officer on the active list shall be detailed for recruiting service or for duty at schools and colleges, not including schools of the service, where officers Officers retired for on the retired list can be secured who are competent for such duty:

Officers retired for disability.

And provided further, That hereafter officers retired for physical dis-ability shall not form part of the limited retired list: And provided further, That one thousand two hundred emergency officers shall be

Air Service assignments.

assigned to the Air Service, of whom not less than 85 per centum shall be duly qualified fliers.