Marquette University NROTC - Porthole Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

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It was with mingled feelings that Marquette University received the news of the de-commis- sioning of its Navy V-lZ Unit. We are happy that Marquette was selected to cooperate with the Navy in this program, and I think we can be justly proud of the contribution which the University made through it, to the war effort. We regret that the de-commissioning ot the we were happy and privileged to have with us. At the same time, we rejoice that we still have the Navy associated with the University through our Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps. The history of the Unit since its inception on July 1, 1943, will probably be told in those terse terms with which our Navy characteris- tically describes even its most glorious achieve- ments. That account will tell little, if any- thing, of the difficulties which preceded the organization of the V-lZ Unit at the University, difficulties which seemed insurmountable and were overcome only through the gracious co- operation of the Bureau of Naval Personnel with the assistance of Marquette's good friends. This account will tell little, too, of the excellent team work between the Navy per- sonnel assigned to Marquette and the Uni- versity's administrative and teaching staff which made the Unit outstanding. I should like, therefore, to convey our appreciation and gratitude to all who have been associated with the Unit and who contributed so gener- ously to its success. To them and to the young men who have gone and are going forth into the Navy's officer ranks, I bid Godspeed and God's choicest blessings. Marquette is happy to have the Navy's tra- ditional Hwell done on this operation. We say farewell with regret but with pride and satisfaction in our V-lZ Program's achieve- ments and success.

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w-Qm TI THE GBAIAUTES To the graduating members of the Marquette University NROTC and V-lZ Units: To you gentlemen who have received your commissions or are soon to receive them, your Commanding Officer would like to offer his personal congratulations. In addition, I want to throw in a little advice based on my ob- servation of quite a large number of young officers out in the Fleet. First of all, When you get an order from proper authority -- OBEY it, promptly, com- pletely and cheerfully. If you have informa- tion Which might affect the superior officer's decision, make it known to him, respectfully. If the order stands, give him a cheerful, Aye, Aye Sir and carry it out just as enthusias- tically as though you agreed 100 70. Remem- ber, your superior officer, through greater knowledge gained from experience, or because of information of broad plans not available to you, has good reasons for his order. Secondly, be proud of your uniform and What it stands for. Insist always on the proper respect for your position as a representative of the Navy and, of course, be particularly careful to avoid any action Which might lower that respect. Third, set your sights high on any job as- signed to you. Don't just try to get by. No matter how insignificant your assignment may seem, consider it the most important job in the world and try to do it better than it has ever been done before. Constantly work to improve your knowledge and broaden your usefulness to the Service. Don't be satisfied to just do your job well-- prepare for the greater responsibility Which may suddenly come your way. Be ready for it. Your f rior officers may be too busy to devote 8! much time to your instruction and guidance. As officers, you should, on your own initiative and in your spare time, learn other phases of a naval career to broaden your usefulness. The young officers Who realize this right from the start are the ones Who pass up their shipmates and get by the selection boards later for the higher ranks. In this connection, remember that every ac- tion and every attitude of yours from this day on Will be reflected accurately in your record, which accumulates and follows you the rest of your life. Last and most important-the greatest priv- ilege of a young naval officer is his oppor- tunity to deal closely With the enlisted men. When the men in your division respect you and your judgment to the point that you are the natural person for them to turn to for advice and help, you are successful. If you have any ideas that you can fool these men- forget them! They will soon have you pegged as a phoney --the bluejackets as a group are the smartest group of young men in the world. Loyalty down to your men is as important as loyalty up. Be loyal to them and they Will be loyal to you. Be firm, but just and honest to them and you Will get dividends in loyalty, respect and obedience. They are great boys. My heartiest Wishes that you Will have a very successful naval. career and deserve a HWell Done at the end. Sincerely yours, C. H. SIGEL Captain, USNR

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