A Word to Prospective Recruits.
Before placing your name upon the rolls, read why the 17th was raised and what shall be expected of those who serve among the Regulars.
Read the Commander's Letter →UNITED STATES ARMY · REGULAR SERVICE
HEADQUARTERS · 17TH UNITED STATES INFANTRY
Recruiting Office
1st Battalion
MEN WANTED FOR THE REGULAR SERVICE
Take your place in the ranks of the Regulars. Your name is entered upon the rolls, your service is recorded, and every muster, school, qualification, appointment, and honor becomes part of your history with the Regiment.
REGULARS TO THE FRONT.
Know the Regiment You Mean to Join.
Before a man places his name upon the rolls, he ought to know the command he enters, the service expected of him, and the record his duty shall leave behind.
Know the Service Before You Enter It.
SOLDIERLearn the trade. Serve in the ranks.
NCOInstruct the men. Maintain the discipline.
OFFICERAccept the charge of command.
TO THE MAN CONSIDERING SERVICE
Here, Your Service Is Remembered.
Your name is entered upon the rolls. Your arms are issued by the Quartermaster. Your instruction, musters, qualifications, promotions, and honors are recorded throughout your service with the Regiment.
WHAT YOU EARN REMAINS UPON YOUR RECORD.POSTED WITHIN THE RECRUITING OFFICE
Notices & Recruiting Circular
HEADQUARTERS · 17TH UNITED STATES INFANTRY · 1ST BATTALION
Recruiting Circular No. 001
General Recruiting
Men wanted for Company A
The 17th United States Infantry calls for good and able men to fill the ranks of Company A. Those willing to shoulder a musket, stand firm in the line, and serve beside disciplined Regulars are invited to enlist. Here, every Soldier has his place, every NCO his responsibility, and every man is expected to do his duty. Take your place in the ranks and march with Company A.
REGULARS TO THE FRONT!
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