MILITARY. Larry Taylor Bruce Williamson Section Editors

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1 MILITARY Larry Taylor Bruce Williamson Section Editors

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3 Military Science Department Trains Future Officers Under the direction of Colonel Everett N. Smith, the Military Science Department continues to produce leaders of strong moral character, whose minds are creative, critical, and resourceful. In his continuing attempt to develop able leaders and instill in every cadet the ideals of democracy upon which our country was founded. Colonel Smith maintains a program of high academic standards and physical fitness. The academic curriculum and military training encourage a readiness to accept responsibility and implement decisions without hesitation or reservation, not only as military leaders, but as leaders in any of life's ventures. As graduates of the ROTC program, the cadets are prepared to serve their country in the best way possible, as officers in the Army. Colonel Everett N. Smith Professor of Military Science Weekly staff meetings provide an opportunity for members of the cadre to plan the coming week's agenda. Colonel Smith congratulates recipents of the ROTC Scholarship, Don Smith, Alan Baldwin, and Bruce Williamson. 324

4 Among the duties of the Brigade staff is planning and discharging details such as the honor guard welcoming Governor Beathitt. Accompanying the Governor are Cadet COL Daniel Webster, Brigade Commander, and his staff, LTC Robert Long, MAJ William Bryant, MAJ David Wagner. Corps Period Provides Leadership Laboratory Leadership is is a priceless asset in any profession and the most essential quality possessed by any Army officer. Corps period provides potential leaders a chance to develop the necessary attributes and abilities through training, practice, and practical application of leadership principles. This year the cadet corps has expanded to four battalions in order to accommodate a large cadet brigade. Corps period is a necessary facet of the ROTC program to permit the application of the essentials of coordinated teamwork. A step toward this end is the employment of the basic principles of drill and ceremonies taught to each freshman cadet. It also provides both cadets and cadet officers a chance to exhibit their qualities of military bearing and the ability to lead as well as to follow orders from others. To those who take advantage of these opportunities belongs the future. Corps period provides an incentive as well as a responsibility for cadet leaders.

5 ... 1 r.-v.» A- First Battalion Staff: CPT Clark Fuller, MAJ William Hensley, CPT Charles Greenwell. SMJ Larry Gupton, CPT George Quisenberry. and LTC Donald Rector. Second Battalion Staff: CPT Cameron Hays, LTC Joseph Arteberry, CPT Ronnie Jackson, and CPT Danny Smith. Brigade Expanded to Four Battalions Above: Training group teaches an advanced knowledge of drill and ceremonies for junior cadets. Right: Squad drill provides an excellent opportunity for basic corps cadets to enhance their leadership abilities. 326

6 Unable to fight the bitter cold, a basic corps cadet breaks the position of attention to warm his ears. Distinguished Military Students: Bottom Row: Donald Rector, Danny Smith, Daryl Wesley. Second Row: Robert Long, Joseph Arteberry, Randy Wells, Steve Gibson. Third Row: Gordon Brackett, Robert Tschudi, Randy Dunigan, William Bryant, David Wagner. Fourth Battalion Staff: MAJ Steve Gibson, MAJ William Ashley, CPT James Oswald, LTC Daryl Wesley, CPT Gerrit DeJager, SMJ William Scott. Third Battalion Staff: CPT William Pollitt, CPT James Frazier, MAJ Randy Wells, CPT Larry Myers, LTC Gordon Brackett. 327

7 I V *i # Bottom Row: Willena Eaton, Rita Smith, Pam Loesch, Anita Suro. Kathy Nelson. Sandra Howse, Sharon Diltz, Holly Biedenharn. Second Row: Patsy Palmer, Carolyn Thomas, Martha Ross, Nancy Lewis, Betty Hawn, Sharon Collins, Joyce Mason, Sponsors Add Beauty to Brigade Functions Judy Green. Third Row: Susie Donoghue, Ruth Reibling, Connie Tuttle, Janet Howard, Joyce McKenzie, Cherry Yelton, Pat Taulbee. Linda Locknane. In September the Advanced Corps cadets choose a lovely coed to represent each headquarters and company. They wear a distinctive uniform and the honorary rank of the corresponding unit commander. The qualifications which must be met before becoming a sponsor make the position a coveted honor. Shortly before Christmas vacation the sponsors journeyed to Ireland Army Hospital at Fort Knox to extend Christmas greetings to wounded soldiers. Another major function was drilling at the East Tennessee basketball game. Under the command of Miss Susie Donoghue, the Brigade sponsor holding the rank of honorary Cadet Colonel and the title of Queen Athena, the sponsors add beauty to Brigade formations and ceremonies. Above: Brigade sponsor, Honorary Colonel Susie Donoghue, expresses concern as she distributes a gift to a wounded soldier at Fort Knox. Right: Honorary Captains Linda Locknane and Cherry Yelton present sponsor-made Christmas greetings to a wounded Viet Nam veteran at Ireland Army Hospital, Fort Knox, Kentucky.

8 Military Day Includes Parade and Pre-game Cheer The ROTC color guard displays proper respect for the national and school colors at football and basketball games, parades, and honor guards. On November 12 Eastern's ROTC Brigade, commanded by Cadet COL Daniel B. Webster, engaged in the annual Military Day activities. The brigade of 2,500 cadets participated in a parade through downtown Richmond, passing a reviewing stand manned by President Robert R. Martin, COL Everett N. Smith, and other dignitaries. In the pregame ceremonies, the brigade, consisting of sixteen companies, was led into Hangar Stadium for a mass formation. After introduction of the Brigade staff, the Battalion staffs, and the sponsors, and the playing of the national anthem, the cadets were assembled in the bleachers for an afternoon of football. E Company 1SG Hal Johnson shows cheerleaders how it's done. Pre-game ceremonies for Military Day included a Brigade formation on the football field Li 329

9 The IDR Squad of Company R-l competes for top awards at the University of Xavier Drill Meet. Company R-l Cops Eighteen Additional Drill Trophies Company R-l, in its twelfth year of existence, continued in its path as a pacesetter among the organizations on Eastern's campus and the Pershing Rifle units in the First Regiment. Under the leadership of CPT Daryl V. Wesley, R-l began the year with traditional service to the University as road guards and registration workers. The annual pledge smoker drew 155 prospective pledges. After a demanding semester, highlighted by active-pledge ballgames, daily drill, pledge hikes, exhibitions in parades and basketball games, and pledge week, Company R-l brought thirty-four of the best men in Eastern's ROTC Brigade into the ranks of the Pershing Rifles. R-l added eighteen trophies to its collection in the spring drill season of R-l's famed "Suicide Squad", commanded by 1LT George Quisenberry, took six first place trophies and moved into the 1967 season undefeated. Eastern's Pershing Rifle unit placed top in Battalion and Regimental Inspections. Teams competed against were Pennsylvania Military College, Gannon College, Xavier, Western, and Kentucky. Pershing Rifle pledge Tom Thurman endures the rigors of pledge week in hopes of becoming an active.

10 With respect and dignity a formal retreat ceremony brings a solemn close to a school day. The Exhibition Platoon displays precision drill at its finest as they compete for Battalion recognition. 331

11 An integral part of field communications is efficient radio operation at the command post. A belt of ammunition exemplifies fire power. V Company The Counter-guerrilla shows proper respect for Governor Breathitt as he visits the campus. 332

12 Raiders Instill Confidence and Endurance In its fifth year at Eastern, the Counter-guerrilla Raider Company has as its purpose, the training of interested cadets in the essentials of a combat soldier. Braving the elements of every season, the Counterguerrillas fulfill their training requirements with dedication. Training phases include hand-to-hand combat, field communications, combat proficiency, and physical fitness. This is the second year that membership in Raider Company has been available to first semester freshman cadets. Interested cadets were invited to attend a smoker which familiarized them with the organization, its functions, and the active members. Proper camouflage is a necessary part of combat survival. Numerous obstacles make infiltration nearly impossible.

13 Under the direction of Drum Major SFC Dennis Wheeler, the ROTC Band Company provides music as the Brigade passes in review during Military Day Parade. Band Accompaniment Enhances ROTC Parades and Reviews Band Company is composed of talented freshman and sophomore cadets who volunteer from field platoons to play an instrument in the ROTC Band. The band followed the Brigade staff in both the Veteran's Day and Military Day parades, providing music as each company passed the reviewing stand. In addition the band supplied music at the East Tennessee basketball game. A major function of the band each spring is to play at the President's Review and Dean's Review when the Military Science Department honors outstanding cadets in the Brigade. Under the command of 1 LT James M. Drake, Band Company utilizes its corps period practicing on the drill field or inside during inclement weather. Band Company is advised by CPT Louis Apuzio. Band Company Commander 1LT James Drake, Company Sponsor Cherry Yelton, and 1SG Dan Cooksey stand at attention as the detachment plays the "U.S. Field Artillery Song" at Military Day pregame ceremonies. 334

14 Rifle Team: George Risher, Mike Carroll, Danny Dillman, Tony Gruelle, Dale Jackson, James Black, David Spratt, Paul Roy, Robert Leux. Rifle Team Excels in Marksmanship Any student enrolled in ROTC is eligible to try out for the Varsity Rifle Team. The team engages in competitive markmanship shooting against schools in the Kentucky League and OVC, including Kentucky, Louisville, Xavier, Murray, and Cincinnati. The group's quality markmanship was responsible for their winning the Kentucky Stage Championship and placing third in Ohio-Kentucky League competition. Dale Jackson, who compiled a high score of 276 in the Ohio-Kentucky League Championship, was the recipient of the ROTC Individual Award. Pershing Rifles Rifle Team: Tony Gruelle, Mike Carroll, Danny Dillman, Dale Jackson, David Spratt. Rifle team coaches CPT Marvin GofT and SSG William Mullins confer with rifle team captain, Dale Jackson, on the scoring of his targets.

15 Captain Louis Apu/io delivers basic instruction on field problem leadership. Field Training Exercises Provide Leadership Training Cadet Robert Morrison analyzes a combat situation on a field problems testing course. Field Training Exercises are a basic part of the leadership training of every advanced corps cadet. Under the supervision of the Military Science cadre, future officers develop combat proficiency skills and confidence in small unit leadership traits. Problems facing the cadets include field situations, land navigation, camouflage, and celestial navigation. Every activity is designed to contribute to the student's preparation for summer camp, as well as providing a basis for life in the Army after receiving his commission. Spare moments in the field provide time for the smoking lamp to be lit.

16 ' *. Summer Camp Leads To A Commission Summer Camp gives cadets an opportunity to apply the leadership and tactical training concepts they have learned during three years of Military Science instruction at Eastern. Throughout an intensive six weeks, the future Army Officers assume leadership positions in all facets of military operations. Enduring the rigid competition at Indiantown Gap Military Reservation, Eastern placed third behind Pennsylvania Military College and Murray in overall competition in After four years of practical and academic training, the cadets reach the summit of their ROTC instruction and receive their commissions in the Reserve Army. For Distinguished Military Graduates, a commission in the Regular Army awaits them. Cadet Joseph Arterberry takes notes as an inspecting officer checks barracks equipment. Receiving the gold bars which designate him a second lieutenant is a proud moment in the life of Daniel B. Webster. f While discussing his shot pattern, Cadet Gordon Camuel discovers flaws in sight picture. 337