SUMMER TRAINING—Examining a compass course at Fort Devens is Pfc. Gerald O’Leary of Norwood (far left), who is currently on two weeks’ active duty for training with the 305th Civil Affairs Group of Boston Shown with Pfc. O’Leary are Pvt. Elliot Strasnick of Lynn and Pvt. Harold Publicover of Swampscott.
Civil Affairs’ mission includes the establishment of law and order, providing food, clothing and shelter for civilians, and re-establishing of a country’s government in time of war or natural disaster.
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