Naval Training Center - Rudder Yearbook (Orlando, FL)

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REAR ADMIRAL JOHN WELDON KOENIG COMMANDER NAVAL TRAINING CENTER Rear Admiral John Weldon Koenig was born in LaGrange, Texas, September 26, 1935, and resided there until he attended the University of Texas. He graduated from the University in 1958 and has served in both U.S. Navy Surface and Submarine Forces. His initial tour of duty was on the USS EDISTO QAGB-21, then one of the Navy's icebreakers. During 1960 through 1961, he attended submarine and nuclear power training. After nuclear prototype training he reported to his initial submarine, USS SWORDFISH QSSN-5797 and made two deployments. After qualification and receipt of his dolphins, he reported to the USS ANDREW JACKSON QSSBN-619i in January 1963 as part of the commissioning crew. During the tour on ANDREW JACKSON he completed his qualification and earned the designation Qualified Engineer of Navy Nuclear Propulsion Plant. Following a tour of duty as Nuclear Division Directorat the Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine Training Center, Charleston, South Carolina, he attended navigation training and reported to the USS KAMEHAMEHA QSSBN -642i fBluel in July 1973 and he participated in five deterrent patrols. During his tour as Commanding Officer, the ship earned Battle Efficiency E awards and the Navy League Providence Plantation award. Rear Admiral Koenig reported as Deputy Senior Member of the U.S. Pacific Fleet Nuclear Propulsion Examining Board in July 1976 and in 1978 became the Senior Member and served in that post until assuming command of Submarine Squadrons SIX and EIGHT in August 1979. In November 1979, he relinquished command of Submarine Squadron SIX, retaining command of Submarine Squadron EIGHT until June 1982 when he was assigned as the Director, Submarine!Nuclear Power Distribution Control Division of Naval Military Personnel Command. He was assigned as the Director for Logistics and Security Assistance in July 1984. Rear Admiral Koenig is entitled to wearthe Legion of Meritwith Gold Star in lieu of a second award, Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star, the Navy Commendation Medal with Gold Star, the Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, the Battle Efficiency Ribbon with two E's , the Navy Expeditionary Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Antarctic Service Medal, and the Sea Service Medal. Rear Admiral Koenig is married to the former Nancy Sowa of Corpus Christi, Texas. They have three children: Christopher, Jennifer, and Andrew. His daughter Jennifer and son Andrew both attend the University of Texas class of 88' and 89' respectively. Rear Admiral Koenig's brother Rodney is a Captain, JAG, USNR, and is a partner in the Fulbright 81 Jaworski Law Firm, Houston, Texas.

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A rudder is defined by the Bluejackefs Manual is a structure at the stern of a vessel, used to control a vessel's heading. Just as the rudder controls a ship's heading, the Recruit Training Command, Orlando, determines the direction in which sailors will go. The responsibility of transforming civilians into sailors is not taken lightly by the Recruit Training Command staff. Likewise, the responsibility of putting forth the necessary effort to become effective members of the worId's greatest Navy is of prime concern to each recruit. The goal of recruit training is to set the proper course and maintain a steady heading. Thus this book, describing the process of recruit training, is titled The Rudder. Within these pages lie graphic reminders of many activities - some pleasant, some not so pleasant, some exciting, some routine, some humorous, and some gravely serious. In future years, The Rudder should evoke many memories of one of the most formative and meaningful periods in a person's life, whether as a career Navy member or a civilian reminiscing over the hitch in the naval service. The weeks and months served in recruit training are not easy, but of necessity are rigorous and demanding. The training is diligently planned and administered in order to develop in all trainees the strength of character, loyalty and patriotism necessary to prepare them to defend their country, its ideals and people, against any aggressor.

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HISTORY OF NAVAL TRAINING CENTER, ORLANDO Commissioned on July 1, 1968, the Naval Training Center, Orlando, Florida, was established to enhance the manpower training capabilities of the United States Navy. Occupying the site of the former Orlando Air Force Base, the training center rapidly became a show place among training commands in the armed forces. The Commander, Naval Training Center, is tasked with providing basic indoctrination for enlisted personnel, and primary, advanced specialized training for officer and enlisted personnel in the Regular Navy and Navy Reserve. Subordinate commands of Naval Training Center are the Naval Administrative Command, Recruit Training Command, Service School Command, Personnel Support Activity and Naval Construction Battalion Unit 419. Twenty-four tenant commands include Naval Nuclear Power School, Naval Hospital, Naval Dental Center, and the Naval Training Equipment Center. Approximately 2,500 Navy men and women and 2,900 civilian employees have permanent duty at the Naval Training Center. NTC's non-permanent personnel include an average on board count of 6,000 men and women recruits and 4,000 other officer and enlisted students. The Recruit Training Command was commissioned on July 1, 1968, and 400 male recruits graduated on December 12, 1968. Women began recruit training in Orlando in 1972 and on April 1, 1974, the Recruit Training Command fwomenj and Recruit Training Command were consolidated and the Recruit Training Command, Orlando thus became the only Navy Command where both men and women undergo basic training. The Recruit Training Command has the capability of accommodating approximately 9,000 recruits and 900 apprentice trainees at a time. Located on the Northwest side of the Naval Training Center, the Recruit Training Command is one of the most modern training centers in the world. All buildings are of modern construction and fully airconditioned. Command facilities include: A Naval Dental Center Annex and Recruit Clinic of the Naval Dental Centerg a training lclassroomy building equipped with closed-circuit televisions and the most modern training aids, two galleys capable of feeding 9,200 people in 90 minutes, an indoor pistol rangeg olympic size poolffield house fgymnasiuml complexg and the second largest Chapel in the Navy. These facilities are supported by: an In-Processing Facility where new recruits initiate their recruit trainingg a community center complete with exchange, post office, bank, barber and beauty shop, and portrait studiog and the USS BLUEJACKETQ a scale model two-thirds the size of a frigate, outfitted with actual shipboard equipment, including sound-powered phones and a boatswain's chair.