Indiana University - Arbutus Yearbook (Bloomington, IN)

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DRILL AND MORE DRILL for better future soldiers. THE BATTLES OF TOMORROW are won on the sand tables of today. R.O.T.C. SENIORS watch field units train at Camp Atterbury. R.O.T.C. TRAINS MORE MEN BETTER AND FASTER Already known for many years as a gold star unit, the Reserve Officers ' Training Corps, under the able direction of Col. Raymond L. Shoemaker, has increased its scope at a dazzling pace during the past three semesters in meeting the war de- mands. The summer semester saw the innovation of abre- viated uniforms, actual field problems during the summer nights, and the establishment of a Quar- termaster unit under Capt. Ralph Pratt, QMC. Upper: Sgt. Howell gives instruction in the best type of life insurance. Lower: They fly o ' er the obstacle course with the great- est of ease.

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When the WAVES came they had their own glee club, but the men had already shown their artistic and journalistic talents. High light of the Naval theatre season was the yeoman presenta- tion of Tattoo, a musical comedy, in the Audi- torium on the night before Indiana ' s Homecoming football game. The Key, now a part of Tuesday ' s issue of the Daily Student twice a month, replaced The Quill as official Navy newspaper when the storekeepers replaced the yeomen. The Bluejackets did their jobs admirably. Their instructors, the administration, their officers, and the student body were well satisfied with them as typical Indiana students. President Herman B Wells called them our new alumni when the first group of yeomen marched through Bloomington rain to their graduation in the Auditorium. CONGRATULATIONS to a member of the Navy ' s first graduating class by Pres. Wells. NOW is THE TIME for all good women to come to the aid of their country. THE CAPTAINS of the Navy-Kappa Alpha Psi base- ball teams shake hands before the tilt. EVEN THE WAVES and sailors find a little time for honest loafin ' .

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In the fall, both the Advanced Infantry and the Quartermaster units were expanded by increased quotas. Sand table instruction showed battle con- ditions, marksmanship was emphasized, and a real obstacle course constructed. Field trips to Camp Atterbury by Advanced students proved highly suc- cessful. Although a shortage of rifles prevented the Basics from getting the all-important manual of arms training, the Crack Drill Squad and Pershing Rifle platoons attained unprecedented efficiency in handling weapons. The Indiana University Women ' s Auxiliary Training Corps was one of the first of its kind in the nation. Established last fall, its classes are taught by tactical officers and Advanced R.O.T.C. stu- dents. The courses include first aid, map reading, chemical warfare protection, drill formations, and mechanics. ROAD MAPS will be a cinch after they complete this course. WITH TOTAL DISREGARD for their nails these W.A. T.C. ' s learn about motors. Upper: No, this is the color guard, not the rear guard. Lower: Capt. Logan takes time oH from basketball to instruct some W.A.T.C. ' s. PROBABLE ANGELS of mercy start their training early.