Each unit of battalion size had a lieutenant on duty every day in garrison assigned as the Officer of the Day. The OOD served as the CO's representative, was in charge of the guard, and performed other duties as directed.
At each meal, the OOD ate the same chow as enlisted Marines. He was to confirm that the troops received the correct amount of food, and that the meals were fit for human consumption.(rudeerude)

Officer of the Day

Wilbert A. Halfhill Left ,buddy on Right unknown

Art Halfhill Japan 1945

Marines of the 3rd Marine Division are playing cards while their buddy thumbs through the March 12th, 1945 issue of Life Magazine.These men are fortunate that their tent has a wooden deck, which kept them up off the ground, and they have an electric light suspended from the tent peak.(ruderude) 