The dull routine of garrison life a

The dull routine of garrison life and the absence of his lady friend was broken only by an occasional air show nearby or some other special event in New York City. Still trying to escape the infantry, Arnold took every possible opportunity to better his chances for a transfer. He had earlier reapplied for a transfer to the cavalry and been denied. He took the entrance tests for the Ordnance Department, which held the greatest promise for early promotion; the lowest rank allowed in this division was first lieutenant. He even submitted a short note to the adjutant general requesting duty with the Aeronautical Division of the Signal Corps that was operating at College Park, Maryland.