§ 24. Professor Gruffyddasked the Secretary of State for War how Army education officers are appointed; and whether any evidence of educational attainments is required of the candidates?
Sir J. GriģģOfficers and men in certain categories which are specially needed for combatant duties may not transfer to the Army Educational Corps. Otherwise an officer or man wishing to be considered for an appointment as an officer in the Corps must apply through his Commanding Officer. His name will then be forwarded to Command Headquarters and he will be interviewed by a Command Selection Board, the President of which is the Command Education Officer, and if he is recommended by the Board the recommendation is submitted to the War Office. The final selection is made by the Controller, Army Educational Corps, and those approved are attached to the Army School of Education to undergo a short course before being finally transferred. All candidates must have had experience of teaching or of educational administration and they must be honours graduates.
§ Professor GruffyddAre any of the previous civil employers of these officers consulted as to ability?