Penn State University - La Vie Yearbook (University Park, PA)

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Fill’ll t1 raining determines later eareer for ROTC student Air Force R. (). T. C. Self-discipline , physical stamina, and hearing mark the college men who complete military leadership training in the University Air Force Keserve Officer Training Corps. The Air Force program offers a four-year course, consisting of a two-year basic or general course and a two-year advanced or profes- sional officer course. The Air Force has introduced a two-year program which enables students about to enter their junior year in college to qualify for a reserve commission. The Air Force program in aerospace studies was completely re- vised following the I». (). T. C. Vitulization Act of 1964. Classroom tmrk I a part of the Aerm Hice training program 25 Another run completetl, more hours for the time chart

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Inspection muline on (In- Wagner Drill Field Deep concentration helps to score on Navy test Navy R. (). T. C. The Navy H. (). T. C. program established following World W ar II, has as its purpose tlu training of commissioned officers for the Navy and the Marine Corps. Students enrolled in the Regular program are chosen by the Navv Department, the selection based primarily on a competitive examina- tion taken before entering college. About 100 Contract midshipmen are chosen from entering freshmen by the professor of Naval Science during Orientation Week. The Navy has instituted a Two-Year Contract Program open to college men starting their junior year, a program that enables a student to qualify for a commission with two years of training. Special flight training programs also arc available to qualified stu- dents in the Navy program. 24

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m Registration Is a mrt o the ROTC program—U starts ln?rc Army R. C). T. C. The Army R. ). T. C. program has as its purpose the training of junior officers possessing those qualities and attributes of leadership essential to their progressive and continued development in the United States Army Reserve. Completion of the Advanced Program leads to a commission as a second lieutenant in the U. S. Army Reserve. Selected Distinguished Military Graduates are tendered a commission in the Regular Army of the United States. There is also a two-year program, which will lrccome effective this year, and which enables students to qualify for a commission in two years. It therefore makes it possible for students to enter the Army R. O. T. C. program at the completion of their Sophomore year. Realistic situations bring excitement to Army ROTC training 26