 After a short period of organization, which included "snake-chasing and cactus-cutting", the squadron was moved to Wilbur Wright Field, Ohio in the beginning of July where its aviation cadets began flight training on the Curtiss JN-4 Jenny trainer.Training in Ohio lasted until 1 November when it received orders for overseas duty.The squadron proceeded to the Aviation Concentration Center, Garden City, New York, where it awaited transport to Europe.