McNeese State University - Log Yearbook (Lake Charles, LA)

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KENDRICK GUIDRY demonstrates the fact that some things just cannot be learned in the class- room as he assem- bles complicated weaponry. SANDI QUICK deliv- ers a kick to an op- ponent during a self- defense practice ses- sion, part of a demos- tration in the military science leadership lab. CLIFFORD HARRIS instructs cadets as part of the military science classroom curriculum. Dept. of Military Science

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for duty hysical training, repelling, land navigation, patrolling, marksman- ship, and grenade assault simula- tions are not included in the average cur- riculum of college students. But to students in the Department of Military Science, these courses are part of their everyday schedules. The ROTC college curriculum prepares students to become leaders in the United States military. At McNeese, the Army ROTC program usually involves 30 to 40 men and women, working with the pro- gram at the University of Southwestern Louisiana. The students major in a variety of areas from criminal justice to nursing; but their military training is a prerequisite before their enlistment after graduation. No obligation to military service is made until the third year in the program; at this time, students may choose to contract with the Army and go on with their military studies. The final year of courses focuses on teaching potential officers military pro- tocol, correspondence, and justice as well as expanding leadership within the cadet and student system. Two other departmental areas also pro- mote cadet competition with other uni- versities. The rifle team competes in Lou- isiana, Texas and Georgia while the ranger team participates in intense physical com- petition in Louisiana and Arkansas. STEVEN STANSBURY and Blake Thibodeaux, both of the USL detach- ment, gear up for the ROTC Ranger Challenge. HURLING GRENADES is only part of the intense training that military stu- dents like Terence Thibodeaux undergo in the Ranger Challenge. 74 Dept. of Military Science @) i ee

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76 Current Events ®) N. student could have gone © through this year without some- how being affected by its events. For several days, a young child lay trapped in an abandoned well drawing world- wide attention. Meanwhile, Gary Hart, Lt. Oliver North and the presidential primaries were drawing attention in other ways. In a year full of news, most of us remain on the sidelines, await- ing our chance to participate.