Items to Be Checked: Military Passes and Furloughs

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MILITARY PASSES AND FURLOUGHS
Approved War Department Graphic Training Aid 19-1
WAR DEPARTMENT · 1 MARCH 1945
Reproduction without permission prohibited

ITEMS TO BE CHECKED
MILITARY PASSES and FURLOUGHS

TEMPORARY PASS
PERMANENT PASS

[labels:] CHECK NAME AND SERIAL NUMBER WITH IDENTIFICATION TAGS (twice) / CHECK CLASS OF FURLOUGH / ALWAYS SIGNED BY ISSUING OFFICER (twice) / TRAVEL TIME IS INCLUDED / ERADICATOR CHANGES OR ERASURES / SIGNATURE OF SOLDIER (twice) / NEVER OVER 3 DAYS / DESTINATION
[armband:] MP

[Furlough, front:] FURLOUGH. W.D., A.G.O. FORM NO. 31, 8 JUNE 1944. SERIAL NUMBER 00000000. GRADE PVT. LAST NAME - FIRST NAME - MIDDLE INITIAL: DOE JOHN Q. LAST PAID TO INCLUDE (DATE): 30 APRIL 1944. ORGANIZATION AND STATION: CO I 107 INF CAMP ATTERBURY, IND. PARTIAL PAYMENTS SINCE ABOVE DATE: $ NONE. IS AUTHORIZED TO BE ABSENT FROM 2 MAY 1944 TO 23 MAY 1944. NO. DAYS 21. ADDRESS WHILE ON FURLOUGH: TOKENEKE DRIVE, DARIEN, CONN. FURLOUGH GRANTED UNDER ARMY REGULATIONS 615-275, PARAGRAPH 2a 11a. APPROVED [signature:] Rupert Waite. TYPED NAME, GRADE AND ORGANIZATION: RUPERT WAITE, CAPT. CO I 107 INF. ORIGINAL.

[Furlough, back:] INSTRUCTIONS. You must report for duty not later than 2400 (midnight) of the day due to return as indicated on the face of this form. You are not authorized to visit Canada, Mexico or any foreign country without specific authority. Medical treatment while on furlough is authorized at government expense only when it cannot be secured from available facilities of the Army or other federal agency (AR 40-505). Your commanding officer must be advised as soon as possible of any medical treatment obtained from civilian hospitals or physicians. The commanding officer of the organization indicated on the face of this certificate should be advised by the most expeditious means in case of serious accident or illness, or if for ANY reason it is impossible for you to report for duty on or before the date you are due to return. [signature:] John Q. Doe. Signature of soldier.

[Temporary pass, front:] ENLISTED MAN'S TEMPORARY PASS. JOHN DOE (Name) PVT. (Grade) 000000 (Army serial No.). M.P. BOARD (Organization) FT. CUSTER (Station). is authorized to be absent- From 0600 1 MAY 1944 To 0600 4 MAY 1944. To visit CHICAGO, ILL. Signed [signature:] A.H. Jones Capt. CMP, Commanding Officer. W.D., A.G.O. Form No. 7, 26 June 1942 (superseding Form No. 7, 8 September 1942); this form may be used until existing stocks are exhausted.

[Temporary pass, back:] While on pass you will be observed by civilians who will judge the United States Army by your appearance and conduct as an individual. Failure on your part to conform to regulations with respect to wearing your uniform and to live up to the highest traditions of the service will result in unfavorable criticism of your Army, your organization, and yourself. I have read and understand the above statement and am familiar with the provisions of paragraphs 1 to 59 of the Soldier's Handbook (FM 21-100). [signature:] John Doe (Signature)

[Permanent pass:] Will contain the following information: (a) Name of headquarters of issue. (b) Signature of officer authorized to issue pass. (c) Name, grade, serial number, organization, and signature of bearer. (d) Specific community or communities or area as prescribed by post commanders in which the pass will be valid. (e) Statement that pass is valid only on off duty periods and on Sundays and holidays. (f) Expiration date, after which the pass must be surrendered to the issuing authority.

[text cut at the 4000-character cap: the remaining specimen forms are omitted here, namely the Class A pass reverse side, the Privilege Card (Percy Jones General Hospital) and its reverse, the WAC Class A pass and its reverse, and the lower-left GTA 19-1 distribution line and GPO imprint]