Frederick Military Academy - Cannon Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

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LEADERSHIP watchful eye of tactical officers, Lieutenant Reichenbacher, the officers and nco’s develop through the drill movements and the manuel of drill day, but shine through only after co leadership in every cadet is the prime function of the entire military system. begins on the drill field. Here under the Robert C. Plaine and Major D. W. which enable them to lead their units attributes don’t come out on the first and training. The development of

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THE CADET CORPS OF FREDERICK MILITARY ACADEMY PRESENT THE 1968 EDITION OF . . . THE CANNON Edited by Jon Sander Block Assistant editor . . . .Michael Coleman Staff Robert Schidle James Morton Wayne Heath Steve Luther Charles King Hale Gay Larry Johnson Bill McCreary

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Leadership at Monday drill is a regular thing. From the very first Monday, a drill ceremony is carried out. Here we see the company staffs and platoon leaders assemble before “Pass in Review,” to receive orders from Col. Plaine. After marching back to their units, they carry out the remainder of the ceremony and then go on to further drill as individual platoons or companies. During these exercises, the “vets”, pass on to the “raw recruits” the valuable experience they have gained. Commands given as a cadet officer or nco prepare the individual for leadership in the outside world. Having gained the ability to lead men onto the ordinary drill field, surely one would be able to lead in any endeavor he would undertake. The giving of a command is also a responsibility. The undertaking of responsibility is necessary in the normal development of a human being. A person with no responsibility is of no worth to any person or institution; not even to himself. Respect is gained through leadership. A cadet officer at Frederick is chosen because of his leadership ability and his conduct. Because of this he is respected by his fellow cadets and by the faculty. Capt. Fridley was chosen to be a company commander, though only a junior. He is shown here receiving a little of his well-earned “respect” from the guard mount, while serving as officer of the day. Guard duty is one of the many responsibilities of the officers and of the cadets. 3