ROTC Summer Camp - Yearbook (Fort Lee, VA)

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Colonel Merton Singer Deputy Camp Commander University of Pennsylvania

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GIIARTERMASTER TRAINING GGMMANII OFFICE GF THE GGMMANIIING GENERAL FORT LEE, VIRGINIA T0 ALL MEMBERS OF THE QUARTERMASTER ROTC SUMMER CAMP The history of America is rich in the tradition of the civilian soldier entering into the Armed Forces during times of conflict to defend his country and, on occasion, to give his life in this cause. Only through the prompt and efficient service of such civilian soldiers have the military successes of America been possible. You, the students and ROTC Cadets of today, are to be among the leaders of the armies of tomorrow. On your shoulders will rest the security and successes of our nation. It is truly every American's hope that it will never be necessary for you to leave your civilian life and enter active service as a leader in combat. However, it is nevertheless incumbent upon each and every one of you to be prepared to face such a call to duty if the need arises. To be trained and prepared is the key to success in providing for the future require- ments of American military endeavors. By your voluntary participation in the advanced ROTC program and your attendance at the 1955 Quartermaster ROTC Summer Camp, you have clearly demonstrated that you recognize your responsibility as an American citizen and patriot. Through the training you have received as a Cadet at your academic institution and while in training at Fort Lee, you have been prepared to assume, if necessary, the role of a military leader. ' Many of you, through your ability, initiative, and interest will be honored with com- missions as officers in the Regular Army. To you, as well as to your fellow Cadets commissioned as officers in the Army Reserve, the training you have received during the summer encampment will be of paramount importance. The responsibility to assist in leading the America of the future is yours. The respon- sibility is great, and our continued progress, personal liberty, and national security will in large measure depend upon your leadership and guidance. I am confident that you will bear this respon- sibility with honor, dignity and assurance. F. C. HOLBROOK Major General, USA Commanding

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HEAIIIIUARTERS RUTII SUMMER CAMP FURT lEE, VIRGINIA 5 August 1955 TO: All' Cadets Completing the 1955 Quartermaster ROTC Summer Camp U l would like to take this means of congratulating each of you individually for complet- ing the rigid training of Summer Camp and for displaying excellent spirit and morale through- out. Your enthusiasm and esprit have contributed materially to the success of this encampment. ' As logistics officers, it will be your job to support the combat leader and to render him more effective in every conceivable way. As such, we, as logistics officers, are likened to those unsung heroes, The Seven Mules of the famous Notre Dame football team of yesteryear. Most sports fans to this day can tell you the names of the famous Four Horsemen of Notre Dame, but none know very much about The Seven Mules, without whom The Four Horsemen would probably not have existed. A ' As logistics officers of our Army, it will be your duty to deliver logistic support in the right quantity, to the right place at the right time-and you will have to do all this-before the customer knows what logistic support he requires. imagination and foresight are indispen- sable tools of logistics officers. l urge you to develop these faculties and to project your thoughts ahead at all times. lt is our job as logistics officers to do all the logistics planning and thinking for the combat leaders. As you go forth to receive your commission or to complete your senior year at college and ultimately to receive your commission, the best wishes of all the present officers in the Army go with you. Sincerely yours, MERTON SINGER Colonel, OMC Deputy Camp Commander