Fordham University School of Business - Aries Yearbook (New York, NY)

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l l Deadeyes! Air cForce The first Air Force Unit, known then as the Army' Air Corps Unit, was established at Fordham in the fall of 1946. ln the fall of 1947, this unit became a United States Air Force Unit, specializing in training future Reserve Officers in Air Force Administration and Mili- tary Management. Air Science was added to the Uni- versity's program in 1949 and was raised to separate departmental status in 1954. At the present time Air Force R.O.T.C. Detach- ment 525 is under the command of Colonel Raymond V. Schwanbeck. The purpose of the Air Force R.O.T.C. unit is to provide Commissioned Officers of Flying and Observer Grade for the Air Force Reserve and the Regular Estab- lishment. The Air Force gets the gravy and the Army gets the beans. f s ay-. . lt sure is. 198

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What's this thing. R.O.T.C. Last summer lOO of this year's graduates attended the R.O.T.C. summer camp at Fort Bragg, North Caro- lina. There the cadets underwent rigorous training for six weeks under the supervision of R.O.T.C. cadre and members of the 82nd Airborne Division. Summer camp is the acid test for the cadets. At Fort Bragg the rotating command system enabled the cadet to assume command positions as high as company commander. Cadets are evaluated and judged during this process and those who demonstrate out- standing leadership capabilities and qualifications are recommended as Distinguished Military Students. Upon graduation these students are offered commis- sions in the Regular Army. R.O.T.C. has long been the Army's principal source of officers and Fordham has established a reputation of supplying junior officers who rank with the finest. Our finest with the nation's finest. Another dud

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R.0.T.C. To insure fulfillment, all cadets receive rigid mental and physical tests throughout their four years training. On the basis of these tests and summer camp performance the i953 Air Science I class, composed of over ZOO cadets, has dwindled to 30 AS IV cadets, now graduating seniors. Of these thirty cadets, nine are from the Business School. They are: Daniel M. Bianca, Paul G. Bugoni, Donald A. Duffy, John J. Far- relly, Edward M. Marsico, John F. O'Brien, James A. Salmon, Stewart J. Schuler, and Frank P. Walters. During the past summer, under the auspices of the R.O.T.C., thirty Seniors from Fordham University experienced a four week tour at Lockbourne Air Force Base, adjacent to Columbus, Ohio. At Lockbourne, a base of the Strategic Air Command, the cadets were subject to a rigorous and intense training schedule. Besides disciplinary and physical training, they were introduced to many phases of the Air Force's being and operations, with due emphasis on the necessity of duty, honor, sound leadership and effective teamwork in every military activity and operation. Rising offi- cially at 5 a.m., constantly on the march throughout the day, they welcomed taps at 9 p.m. Under the per- ceptive eyes of their Tactical Officers, the cadets were rated in accordance with their ability to display leader- ship qualities in every situation in which they were involved. Looking back on camp, they feel it was a unique experience which they will remember for the rest of their lives. Off we go . . . Perfection