US Army Training Center - Yearbook (Fort Dix, NJ)

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HEADQUARTERS THE UNlTED STATES ARMY TRAINING CENTER, INFANTRY OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL FORT Dux. NEW JERSEY TO THE GRADUATES OF BASIC TRAINING In this era of nuclear weapons, rockets, guided missiles and other modern tools of warfare, the most important element of National Defense remains the man who employs these tools. Man's natural habitat is the earth, and in war he must eventually defeat his enemies by struggle on the ground. Hence the necessity for well-trained soldiers of the United States Army. In combat the soldier faces many unnatural, difficult and try- ing situations. It is, therefore, essential that every man be thoroughly disciplined, technically qualified, and physically, morally, and mentally conditioned to survive on the modern battlefield. This has been the purpose of the military training you have received here at this Training Center and will receive in the future. How much benefit you receive from any training, of course, depends to a considerable degree on how much you put into it. Here at the U.S. Army Training Center, Infantry, your training has been a well-rounded prograrn designed to provide you with every oppor- tunity to develop the attributes of a good soldier. We feel that in many ways you have developed a greater sense of responsibility, a greater awareness of the world around you, and have become a better citizen of this great country of ours. It is hoped that this book in the years to come will serve as a pleasant reminder to you of this brief period of your military service in training. A reminder, also, of the truth that soldiers are made, not born. May your continuing duty insure that the defense structure of this country is always maintained at the highest degree of readiness Lum SIDE! C . ,WQOTEN Maj Gen USA Commanding

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U MAJOR-GENERAL SIDNEY C. WOOTEN COMMANDING GENERAL, FORT DIX, NEW 1ERsEY

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COLONEL MACON A. HIPP CHIEF OF STAFF