Texas Tech University - La Ventana Yearbook (Lubbock, TX)

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- AIR FORCE ROTC Academic Program Since its organization in 1947 the Air Force Reserve Officers ' Training Corps at Texas Technological College has grown to a present enrollment of over 500 — the sec- ond largest unit in the Southwest Confer- ence. The AFROTC offers varied opportunities for any ambitious young college man. The initial motivation to serve as career officers in the United States Air Force is one prime objective of the overall program. An airman may investigate any of the various fields offered. Each year he has the opportunity to advance into more complex areas of his interests. Freshman year. The first year consists of a general survey of air power designed to provide the student with an understanding of the elements of air power and basic aero- nautical science. It includes fundamentals of air power, military air powers of the world, military research and development, air vehicle industries, airlines and airways, general aviation, elements of an aircraft and aerodynamics. The studies of aircraft control, navigation and propulsion systems, space vehicles, military instruments of na- tional security, and professional opportuni- ties in the United States Air Force are also covered. Sophomore year. The sophomore year of Air Science is a survey of tne appii.-a.iou of air power in time of war, and covers the roots and development of aerial warfare — emphasizing principles of war, concept of employment of air forces, and the impact of changing weapon systems. The treatment of AIR FORCE ROTC Top brass. aerial warfare is undertaken to include tar- gets and weapons, aircraft and missiles, bases and facilities and operations. During the freshman and sophomore years trips are taken to Reese Air Force Base, west of Lubbock. Here they receive academic supplement and are afforded the opportunity to fly in different types of air- craft. Completion of the first two years in ROTC ends the cadet ' s Basic Air Science studies. Before enrolling in the advanced course he must meet mental, physical and aptitude requirements of the Air Force and be accepted for the program by a selection committee during his sophomore year. Junior year. The junior program con- sists of the study of knowledge and skills required of a junior officer in the United States Air Force. Principles and practices of leadership include the basic psychology of leadership, the military justice system, and application of problem-solving techniques and leadership theory to Air Force prob- lems. The summer between the junior and sen- ior years advanced cadets must attend a four-week summer camp at an Air Force base. During this period cadets are familiar- ized with actual operation of a base and the Air Force in general. While at camp cadets receive rides in jets as well as con- ventional types of aircraft. Senior year. During the fourth and fi- nal year the potential Air Force officer studies such subjects as weather, navigation, international relations, and the military as- pects of world political geography. A study of major factors underlying international tensions is included. Senior cadets qualified for pilot training receive flight instruction in Piper Tri-Pacer airplanes. Upon the completion of this flight instruction program he receives a pri- vate pilot ' s license. When cadets enter the active Air Force they may receive second lieutenant com- missions in any of several fields, including engineering, mathematics, physics, chemis- try, business administration, accounting, languages and others. Flying opportunities are those of pilot, navigator or crew mem- ber on larger aircraft such as the B-52 or B-58. Some of the non-flying jobs an officer may be assigned to are research and devel- opment, missile development, weather, maintenance, supply, transportation, intelli- gence or administration. • CADETS ON REVIEW. Drill every Thursday. 27

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PHI MU ALPHA Serenading Group Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is an honorary music fraternity which was founded on Oc- tober 6, 1898, and unfolded into chapter after chapter on campuses across America. By May 22, 1953, Tech ' s chapter, Zeta Sigma, was installed as the 147th chapter of Phi Mu Alpha. Membership is composed of men who show a love for music as either a profession or vocation, but who are not necessarily music majors. Chapter purpose. The Zeta Sigma chapter of Phi Mu Alpha has as its goal and purpose the furthering of the cause of music in America. Members also strive to foster the mutual welfare and brotherhood of students of music. In an effort to de- velop the truest fraternal spirit among its members, the chapter encourages loyalty to the alma mater and gives recognition to outstanding worth in musical activities. Glee club. An active and well organized group of Phi Mu Alpha members is the Glee Club which sings for the women ' s dorms, at churches, pep rallies, television programs, and various other places. An- other fine musical band of Phi Mu Alpha is the brass ensemble which performs at nu- merous functions. The annual presentation of the Tim Magness Award to a deserving Sinfonian in memory of the first chapter president is also an outstanding chapter activity. 26 elfin FIRST ROW: B. Almond, B. Baldwin, D. Bunday, T. Chapman, C. Cook, J. Devine, E. Fitz, J. Forbes, B. Franco. SECOND ROW: J. Gilbert, J. Godbey, J. Hering, T. Hilger, D. Howell, J. Ing- ham, B. Lemon, J. Lewis, J. Metze, M. Metze. THIRD ROW: J. Owens, J. Pickens, T. J. Poole, H. Reddell, P. Reynolds, T. Sims, J. Sudduth, J. Wall. Phi Mu Alpha sponsors the annual Inter- fraternity Sing which all sorority and fra- ternity groups enter. Practice begins several months in advance and competition is keen. A big event of Phi Mu Alpha is its an- nual selection of a sweetheart. The sweet- heart this year was Marilyn Campbell, sophomore music major from Lubbock. Chapter officers. Officers of the Zeta Sigma chapter of Phi Mu Alpha are John Gilbert, president, and Rex Pope, vice presi- dent. Secretary of the fraternity is Mike Metze; John Devine is treasurer. Dick Tolley, instructor, is Phi Mu Alpha ' s sponsor. Tolley, who is the brass instructor at Tech, also directs one of the entertaining groups of Zeta Sigma, the brass ensemble. Tolley comes from Binghamton, N. Y. He attended the University of Illinois where he received his degrees. MARILYN CAMPBELL Fraternity Sweetheart

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CADET ACTIVITIES First hand experience L ■- OUTSTANDING CADETS Receive Air Force medals. at Re AF ba Time For Socials, Too The Air Force ROTC program includes many interesting extracurricular activities to interest the cadets. There is a flying club, rifle team, precision drill team, an all-girl volunteer drill team, band, Arnold Air Soci- ety, the Homecoming float project, a formal ball each spring, individual unit functions, a cadet wives ' club, two field days, inter- flight athletic competition and a barbecue supper. The flying club is called Tail Busters. Its purpose is to promote an interest in fly- ing activities and to increase understanding of academic subjects relating to flying. Membership is voluntary and all AFROTC students are eligible. The club owns a Cessna- 120 airplane. It is controlled by the membership of the club, as each member owns an equal share of the plane. More activities. The Rifle Team pro- motes esprit-de-corps and morale of the cadets and allows student and instructor to associate in some activity other than class- room instruction. The team fires .22 calibre target rifles in competitive matches — either by proxy or in shoulder-to-shoulder compe- tition here or at other schools. The team flies to these matches in USAF aircraft when planes are available. The Cadet Wives ' Club was organized to promote interest in and understanding of life, customs and careers of the Air Force. The membership is composed of wives of both basic and advanced AFROTC cadets. The annual Homecoming float and AF- ROTC Spring Ball are sponsored by the Air Force ROTC Cadet Association. The float entered in the 1959 Homecoming Pa- rade won first place in the independent divi- sion of the contest. The spring ball is a gala occasion and features such name bands as Ted Weems, this year ' s enter- tainer. AF speakers. Cadets also heard two in- spiring Air Force speakers. Col. Babb, dep- uty commander at Reese spoke on Air Training Command and its opportunities. Air Force Research Development Com- mand was the topic of Col. Carey L. O ' Brian, Jr., deputy commander of Air Force Special Weapons Center at Albu- querque, N. M. Senior class AFROTC members flew in a KC-135 jet tanker to Walker Air Force Base at Roswell, N. M., in April. Junior mem- bers visited Ft. Worth ' s Convair plant and Carswell AFB the same month. In other extra-curricular activities, the unit had two field days during the year. One was an inter-flight athletic competition on campus last fall. A barbecue and track event at MacKenzie Park accented functions during the spring semester. v w 1 % m mWT yH i m p jfl| p kl . 1 mp i f 1 On the ground before in the air. AFROTC SWEETHEARTS Chosen by the cadet groups. 28