US Army Training Center Fort Ord - Yearbook (Fort Ord, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 212 of the 1974 volume:

u. s. army training center, infantry, fort ord, California Fort Ord was named after Major General Edward Cresap Ord, who served with Fremont ' s Army in the early California days as a lieutenant. Fort Ord covers more than 28,500 acres of rolling plains and rugged hills which make it ideal for its Infantry Training Center and Combat Support training mis¬ sions. Located on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, Fort Ord is 115 miles south of San Francisco and 340 miles north of Los Angeles. Thousands of recruits, draftees, and reservists are trained in Fort Ord ' s four training brigades each year. The 1st and 3d Brigades conduct Basic Combat Training and the 4th Brigade conducts the following Combat Support Training courses: Basic Army Administration, Food Service, Basic Unit Sup¬ ply, Automotive Mechanic ' s Helper, Field Communications, Light Wheel and Vehicle Driver. Even before the recruit enters formal basic combat training, he begins to get the feel of becoming a soldier at his first stop — the Reception Station at Fort Ord. This is where the new recruit is assigned as a member of a pla¬ toon, under the command of a Drill Sergeant, an experienced noncommiss¬ ioned officer who will lead, train and guide this platoon for the entire eight weeks of Basic Combat Training. No one mistakes the identity of a drill sergeant because he is distinguished by his erect military bearing, his olive drab campaign hat, and his immacu¬ late uniform which bears the crest and motto of Army Training Centers: This We ' ll Defend. This motto, which is also inscribed on the Army Flag, depicts the determination, devotion and constant readiness of the American soldier. During his time at the Reception Station, such terms as Aptitude Test, Classification Interview, Language Qualification Test, Clothing Issue, and Preventive Medicine Orientations, become familiar words to the new soldier. Upon completion of this initial processing, he is assigned to a training company for eight weeks of Basic Combat Training. There are five general categories of subjects presented during basic train¬ ing. They are Administration, Command Information, General Military Sub¬ jects, Tactical Training, and Weapons Instruction. In the first week the trainee finds that physical conditioning is one of the activities most stressed in basic training. Immediately he begins a series of (Continued inside back endsheet) ' Art ' , MUSEUM The 7th Infantry Division Museum is located in the Fort Ord Wel¬ come Center, and is open to the public from 1200 to 1700 hours, Mon¬ day through Friday. It contains memorabilia acquired by the Division in three wars. Such things as the American Flag that flew over General Joseph “Vinegar Joe StilwelFs headquarters, enemy weapons captured during the Korean War, pictures of Medal of Honor winners, plus many trophies and momentoes, are tastefully displayed in the Museum. The colors and guidons of the Division and its units are prominently dis¬ played at the rear of the Museum. The Museum was dedicated on December 6, 1972. TO THE NEW SOLDIER This book is about you and your comrades in arms. It portrays your transition Irom civilian to soldier a change which has been experienced by millions of other Americans before you. It marks your own successful entrance into the finest Army in the world and the continuation of an almost 200 year old American Army tradition. Today, as in the past, our Army is only as good as its individual members. Your record thus far indicates that you are a worthy addition to the Army and that you will contribute to its proud traditions. As you progress with your Army career, apply and expand upon the knowledge and skills you have gained during these lew weeks ol Basic Combat Training. This Pictorial Review Book should bring forth many memories in the years to come, both in military and civilian life. x .afT COMPANY AREA ymm rr’wrr aflLLft w ' li Ml ►•I PUGIL STICK rtESS REA I AM THE INFANTRY I am the Infantry Queen of Battle! For two centuries I have kept our Nation safe, purchasing freedom with my blood. To tyrants, I am the day of reckoning; to the suppressed, the hope for the future. Where the fighting is thick, there am I. . . I am the Infantry! FOLLOW ML! I was there from the beginning, meeting the enemy face to face, will to will. My bleeding feet stained the snow at Valley Forge; my frozen hands pulled Washington across the Delaware. At Yorktown, the sunlight glinted from the sword and I, begrimed and battered . . . saw a Nation born. Hardship . . . and glory l have known. At New Orleans, I fought beyond the hostile hour, showed the fury of my long rifle ... and came of age, I am the Infantry! Westward I pushed with wagon trains . . . moved and empire across the plains . . . extended freedom ' s borders and tamed the wild frontier, 1 am the Infantry! FOLLOW ' ME! I was with Scott at Vera Cruz . . . hunted the guerrilla in the mountain passes . . . and scaled the high plateau. The fighting was done when I ended my march many miles from the old Alamo. From Bull Run to Appomattox, I fought and bled. Both Blue and grey were my colors then. Two masters I served and united them strong . . . proved that this nation could right a wrong . . . and long endure. I am the Infantry! FOLLOW ME! 4 I led the charge up San Juan Hill . . . scaled the walls of old Tientsin ... and stalked the Moro in the steaming jungle still . . . always the vanguard. I am the Infantry! At Chateau-Thierry, first over the top, then I stood like a rock on the Marne. It was 1 who cracked the Hindenburg Line ... in the Argonne, I broke the Kaiser ' s spine . . . and didn ' t come back till it was “over, over there. I am the Infantry! FOLLOW ME! A generation older at Bataan, 1 briefly bowed, but then I vowed to return. Assaulted the African shore . . . learned my lesson the hard way in the desert sands . . . pressed my buttons into the beach at Anzio . . . and bounced into Rome with determination and resolve. I am the Infantry! The English channel, stout beach defenses and the hedgerows could not hold me ... I broke out to St. Lo, unbent the Bulge . . . vaulted the Rhine . . . and swarmed the Heartland. Hitler ' s dream and the Third Reich were dead. In the Pacific, from island to island I hopped ... hit the beaches and chopped through swamp and jungle ... I set the Rising Sum. 1 am the Infantry! In Korea, 1 gathered my strength around Pusan . . . swept across the frozen Han . . . outflanked the Reds at Inchon, .a and marched to the Yalu. FOLLOW ME! Around the world, I stand . . . ever forward. Over Lebanon ' s sands, my rifle steady aimed ... and calm returned. At Berlin ' s gate, I scorned the Wall of Shame. I am the I nfantry! My bayonet ... on the wings of power . . . keeps the peace worldwide. And despots, falsely garved in lreedom s mantle, falter . . . hide. My ally in the paddies and the forest ... I teach, 1 aid, I lead. FOLLOW M E! Where brave men fight . . . there fight I.In freedom ' s cause ... I die. From Concord Bridge to Heartbreak Ridge, from the Arctic to the Mekong . . . the Queen of Battle! Always read . . . then, now and forever, I am the Infantry! F OLLOW ME! i GRENADES BIVOUAC The drill sergeant teaches the fundamentals of military life. He instills in the trainee a sense of loyalty to his fellow soldiers and to his country. By personal example he inspires ,v respect for his profession. The Army instructor imparts to the trainee the military knowledge and special skills that are essential to the men of today’s Army. These professionals are the backbone of the Army. AMERICAN SPIRIT HONOR MEDAL The American Spirit Honor Medal is a medallion provided under the auspices of the Citizens Committee for the Army, Navy and Air Force Incorporated. In December 1940, a group of pa¬ triotic civilians established the “Citizens Committee for the pur¬ pose of providing men serving in the Armed Forces articles not otherwise available to them. First used in World War II, in what was then known as the Second Corps area, the American Spirit Honor Medal was an award for outstanding service. Early in 1950, the four military services requested that the Citizens Com¬ mittee again furnish the medal as an award for the Outstanding Recruit upon completion of his basic training. Reinstated at Fort Ord early in 1967, the American Spirit Honor Medal is awarded weekly to the individual among all the graduating basic trainees at Fort Ord who displays in greatest measure those qualities of leadership best expressing the American spirit, honor, initiative, loyalty and high example to comrades in arms. MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT G. GARD, JR. Commanding General US Army Training Center and Fort Ord Foa Ord, California General Gard came to Fort Ord from the Pentagon where, since June 1971. he has been the Director of Human Resources Development in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel. Department of the Army. In this position he was responsible for leadership and behavior, personnel services, race relations equal opportunity, and alcohol and drug abuse policy. General Gard served in Vietnam with the 9th Infantry Division. Initially as the 9th Division Artillery Commander from August 1968 until May 1969. and then as Division Chief«Qf Staff until August 1969. General Gard was born at West Point. N.Y.. on January 28, 1928. He graduated from Texas Military Institute. San Antonio. Texas, in 1945. and entered West Point in 1946. Graduat+ng from the US Military Academy, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant of Field Artillery. During the Korean War. General Gard commanded a firing battery of the 145th Field Artillery Battalion in combat. After attending Harvard University from 1955 to 1957. he joined the faculty of the US Military Academy, where he was an Instructor in 1960 he returned to Harvard to participate in the Science and Public Policy Program, earning his second graduate degree. After attending Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth. Kansas. General Gard was assigned to US Army Europe. He commanded the 5th Battalion (Airborne), 81st Field Artillery, and then returned to the United States to attend the National War College in 1965. From the summer of 1966 until his departure for Vietnam in August 1968. General Gard served in several key positions in the Office of the Secretary of Defense in the Pentagon, including Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense. BRIGADIER GENERAL EDWARD MURPHY MARKHAM, III Deputy Commanding General US Army Training Center and Fort Ord Edward Murphy Markham. Ill graduated from the United States Military Academy. West Point. New York in 1951 as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry. He attended the Officer’s Basic Course and the Basic Airborne Course and Jumpmaster Airborne Course at The Infantry School. Fort Benning. Georgia. General Markham served in Korea in 1952 as platoon leader, executive officer, company commander, and operations officer with the 17th Infantry Regiment He subsequently served as Liaison Officer. G3 Planning, with the 7th Infantry Division. In 1952 as First Lieutenant he was assigned to the 82d Airborne Division. Fort Bragg. North Carolina. After obtaining his masters degree in Civil Engineering. General Markham was assigned to the United States Military Academy as an instructor and also later served as an Associate Professor of the Department of Mechanics. c After completing the Advance Course and Ranger School in 1958-59 at Port Benning. Georgia. General Markham was assigned to Germany. Promoted to major he served as a company commander with the 52d Infantry, and as Staff Officer in both Operations and Logistics. 3d Armored Division. Upon completing the Command and General Staff College. Fort Leavenworth. Kansas. General Markham was assigned as Operations Staff Officer. Joint Chiefs of Staff. Washington. D.C. As a Lieutenant Colonel he graduated from the Armed Forces Staff College in 1966 and then went to Vietnam as a Battalion Commander. 1st Battalion. 7th Cavalry. 1st Cavalry Division. In 1967 he was assigned as Plans Officer. G3. Headquarters. I Field Force. Vietnam. After attending the Army War College. Carlisle Barracks. Pennsylvania. General Markham was assigned as head of a force planning branch. US Army Element. Pacific Command, Hawaii. , , . _ . General Markham was Commander of the 1st Brigade 4th Infantry Division. Fort Carson. Colorado, when selected for promotion to Brigadier General. He was transferred to the United States Training Center. Fort Ord. California, on 29 July 1973 to become the Deputy Commanding General. COL James E. Moore Jr. Brigade Commander COMPANY C LTC John R. Stamps Battalion Commander FOURTH BATTALION THIRD BRIGADE Commenced Training: 19 November 1973 Completed Training: 17 January 1974 CPT Howard E. Gray Company Commander 2LT Norbert Bissonette Training Officer 1SG Richard F. Boelter First Sergeant PSG Jerry De La Cruz Senior Drill Sergeant PSG George W. Winegar Jr. Drill Sergeant SSG Manuel Baltazar Drill Sergeant SSG Harold Bryson Drill Sergeant SSG Lester Keeling Training NCO SSG Paul Keller Drill Sergeant SSG Dan Loggins Jr. Outstanding Drill Sergeant SSG Arrie Wells Jr. Supply Sergeant SGT Frank Drummer SGT Max Kennedy Drill Sergeant Drill Sergeant PFC Robert R. Ayotte E-2 Timberlake Company Clerk Supply Clerk Charlie Company’s Mascot SP6 Lequerica SP5 McCottrell Assistant Mess Steward First Cook Congratulations PFC Michael Pierson Cook M SP4 Lewis E. Baker Cook Julius Adams S. Anderson William Andrews Jeffery Apatiki K. Baird Howard Bryant Thomas Burgher Russell Burns Gregory Bush Michael Bute Daniel Bailer Ramiro Barrera Jerry Barrick Mickel Barstad Monty Belknap Arturo Bellotti Frank Booth Larry Boyd Vern Boyd Kevin Bradley Thomas Brascia David Brisco Chales Brown Gary Brown Randall Browning Joseph Byram Michael Callaham Filmer Campbell Waldimar Campbell Florentino Campos John Cardell James Carney W. Carson Richard Caruzzi Chris Castro Ronald Child Jun Choo Gregory Clover R. Cole Michael Colley Karl Collison Stephen Cox Anthony Craig Kenneth Culp Jr Russell Dick Russell Dillingham F. Dishman Rodney Dixon Frank Dunfrund Myron Eldred George Enyeart Kevin Fandrich K. Fish William Flynn Keith Fonse Larry Fowler Kevin Fox Oscar Franco Glenn Galbraith G. Gallegos Alex Garcia Willie Garza Walter Geddis G. Gilbert G. Godat Daniel Golden Paul Gomez David Gonzalez N. Gordon Bernard Graham Merle Grant Michael Grother Ricardo Gutierrez Peter Harlow Ulysses Henn Patrick Hughes Stephen Hulin Wayne Inouye David Johns Jace Johnson John Johnson Warren Johnson Earl Jones Lawrence Kasayuli J. Kasch Leo Kelly Kevin Kennedy Aaron Kilburn Ki Kim Jerry Knox Michael Herron Patrick Hodges Herbert Holm J. Howlett David Huffman Andrew Koenig Theodore Landin Claude Langley Jae Lee Jimmy Lehman Wayne Morris John Mull Mike McClanahan Jerry McClure Vicente Naputi Gayle Naulls Bruce Neal Jeffrey Nelson D. Neuerburg Jack Oest Allen Lewis William Light John Long Joseph Longa Jerry Luce Stephen Lynch Michael Maddox Edemar Maltezo Erasmo Maltezo Leroy Marion Curtis May Scott Miller Arthur Mina Randy Moore Jose Moreno Michael O’Neal Delbert Oozevaseuk Frank Perreira F. Persijn Ronnie Peterson Thomas Phillips Daniel Pires David Place Michael Plum John Pribyl Dionisio Redoblado Steven Redwine Daniel Rice Donald Richards Richard Roig Alan Roth Emmett Rumbles James Salazar Ruben Saldivar Jose Salinas Harold Savland Danny Scalice Timothy Schoch Lyndon Scholl Jerome Schumacher I “ � . V t h Michael Seals Frank Seltzer Mike Shepard Keith Shepherd Lance Skupen Al Starve Joseph Slwooko Barry Smith Bruce Smith Luis Smith William Solomon Michael Steach Donald Stewart William Stewart Johnnie Stiles Guy Storrs Carl Stull Timothy Styron C. Sutton E. Sutton Edward Tash R. Tate D. Taylor Leo Tenorio Steven Thill W. Thomas R. Thompson Robert Thomson Ted Tobiassen Modesto Torrnos Jr. Jess Towner Renato Ubaldo Russell Uemura Paul Ulak Dominic Varady Alan Walz Billy Warren Stephen Weber Richard Wells Reginald West D. Wheeler M. White Michael White Ronald Willhoite Dornell Williams Mitchell Wilson Daniel Winters David Woodin Billy Youngblood James Zanol Daniel Zingelewicz Randolph Zumwalt Ruben Arrondo Paul Espinda Chad Hendricks Photos Unavailable Frankie Cruz James Durham George Kerr Wendell Wyatt Bradley Hosbusch Wonk Cho graduation Outstanding Drill Sergeant Dan Loggins Jr. and American Spirit Honor Medal Winner, E-2 Michael Maddox are being congratulated by Senior Drill Sergeant, PSG Jerry De La Cruz and Company Commander CPT Howard E. Gray. u. s. army training center, infantry, fort ord, California (cont ' d) body-building exercises designed to develop strength, endurance, agility, and coordination. These conditioning exercises are gradually intensified as he becomes adapted to his new environment. During this initial phase, the trainee ' s time is also devoted to drills and ceremonies, lessons in first aid, map reading and military justice. Character guidance classes, administered by Army chaplains, explain the interrela¬ tion of spiritual and patriotic values. Hand-to-hand combat is introduced to teach the fundamentals of unarmed combat and to instill in each trainee confidence in his ability to protect him¬ self from an armed or unarmed enemy without the use of weapons. Also taught are the basic skills of bayonet fighting. Intensive training is given in basic rifle marksmanship, and during the training period the recruit vir¬ tually lives with his rifle. At the end of this phase of his training he fires his weapon for qualification. During the latter part of his training he goes into the field for bivouac where he receives tactical training, familiarization with hand grenades, and participates in live firing training exercises under simulated combat conditions. Finally the trainee must take a graded test on all aspects of Basic Combat Training. When he passes this exacting test, his period of basic training is over. On the last day the new soldier parades for his graduation ceremony knowing he has mastered the fundamentals of soldiering. But Basic Combat Training is not the end of the learning process. Next comes Advanced Training. Depending upon the type of training they have chosen, or have been as¬ signed to, most trainees will receive two weeks of leave between the basic and advanced cycles. Some men will return to Fort Ord. Others will be sent to posts throughout the country that specialize in subjects such as Infantry, Armor and Artillery. Some will become skilled in one of the Combat Support fields, such as mechanics, cooking, administration, and communications. Al¬ together the Army provides courses in some 625 subjects. After Advanced Training, he is ready to take his place alongside his fellow soldiers in a unit, confident and fit to shoulder his share of responsibility as a soldier. ■MM u. s. army training center, fort ord, California Fort Ord was named after Major General Edward Cresap Ord, who served with Fremont ' s Army in the early California days as a lieutenant. Fort Ord covers more than 28,500 acres of rolling plains and rugged hills which make it ideal for its Infantry Training Center and Combat Support training mis¬ sions. Located on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, Fort Ord is 115 miles south of San Francisco and 340 miles north of Los Angeles. Thousands of recruits, draftees, and reservists are trained at Fort Ord each year. The 3d Brigade conducts Basic Combat Training and the 4th Brigade conducts the following Combat Support Training courses: Basic Army Administration, Food Service, Basic Unit Supply, Automotive Mechanic ' s Helper, Field Communications, Light Wheel and Vehicle Driver. Even before the recruit enters formal basic combat training, he begins to get the feel of becoming a soldier at his first stop — the Reception Station at Fort Ord. This is where the new recruit is assigned as a member of a pla¬ toon, under the command of a Drill Sergeant, an experienced noncommiss¬ ioned officer who will lead, train and guide this platoon for the entire period of Basic Combat Training. No one mistakes the identity of a drill sergeant because he is distinguished by his erect military bearing, his olive drab campaign hat, and his immacu¬ late uniform which bears the crest and motto of Army Training Centers: This We ' ll Defend. This motto, which is also inscribed on the Army Flag, depicts the determination, devotion and constant readiness of the American soldier. During his time at the Reception Station, such terms as Aptitude Test, Classification Interview, Language Qualification Test, Clothing Issue, and Preventive Medicine Orientations, become familiar words to the new soldier. Upon completion of this initial processing, he is assigned to a training company for Basic Combat Training. There are five general categories of subjects presented during basic train¬ ing. They are Administration, Command Information, General Military Sub¬ jects, Tactical Training, and Weapons Instruction. In the first week the trainee finds that physical conditioning is one of the activities most stressed in basic training. Immediately he begins a series of (Continued inside back endsheet) f. w | HOSPITAL MUSEUM The 7th Infantry Division Museum is located in the Fort Ord Wel¬ come Center, and is open to the public from 1200 to 1700 hours, Mon¬ day through Friday. It contains memorabilia acquired by the Division in three wars. Such things as the American Flag that flew over General Joseph “Vinegar Joe” Stilwell’s headquarters, enemy weapons captured during the Korean War, pictures of Medal of Honor winners, plus many trophies and momentoes, are tastefully displayed in the Museum. The colors and guidons of the Division and its units are prominently dis¬ played at the rear of the Museum. The Museum was dedicated on December 6, 1972. TO THE NEW SOLDIER This book is about you and your comrades in arms. It portrays your transition from civilian to soldier a change which has been experienced by millions of other Americans before you. It marks your own successful entrance into the finest Army in the world and the continuation of an almost 200 year old American Army tradition. Today, as in the past, our Army is only as good as its individual members. Your record thus far indicates that you are a worthy addition to the Army and that you will contribute to its proud traditions. As you progress with your Army career, apply and expand upon the knowledge and skills you have gained during these few weeks of Basic Combat Training. This Pictorial Review Book should bring forth many memories in the years to come, both in military and civilian life. PERSONNEL REPORT HERE COMPANY AREA jr . XT x FOXHOLE POSITION RECORD RANGE m ET III’ TIC HT I AM THE INFANTRY I am the Infantry Queen of Battle! For two centuries I have kept our Nation safe, purchasing freedom with my blood. To tyrants, I am the day of reckoning; to the suppressed, the hope for the future. Where the fighting is thick, there am I. . . I am the Infantry! FOLLOW ME! I was there from the beginning, meeting the enemy face to face, will to will. My bleeding feet stained the snow at Valley Forge; my frozen hands pulled Washington across the Delaware. At Yorktown, the sunlight glinted from the sword and I, begrimed and battered . . . saw a Nation born. Hardship . . . and glory I have known. At New Orleans, I fought beyond the hostile hour, showed the fury of my long rifle ... and came of age, I am the Infantry! Westward I pushed with wagon trains . . . moved and empire across the plains . . . extended freedom’s borders and tamed the wild frontier, I am the Infantry! FOLLOW ME! I was with Scott at Vera Cruz . . . hunted the guerrilla in the mountain passes . . . and scaled the high plateau. The fighting was done when I ended my march many miles from the old Alamo. From Bull Run to Appomattox, I fought and bled. Both Blue and grey were my colors then. Two masters I served and united them strong . . . proved that this nation could right a wrong . . . and long endure. I am the Infantry! FOLLOW ME! ‘ I led the charge up San Juan Hill . . . scaled the walls of old Tientsin . . . and stalked the Moro in the steaming jungle still .. . always the vanguard. I am the Infantry! At Chateau-Thierry, first over the top, then I stood like a rock on the Marne. It was I who cracked the Hindenburg Line .. . in the Argonne, I broke the Kaiser’s spine . . . and didn’t come back ’till it was “over, over there.” I am the Infantry! FOLLOW ME! A generation older at Bataan, I briefly bowed, but then I vowed to return. Assaulted the African shore . . . learned my lesson the hard way in the desert sands . . . pressed my buttons into the beach at Anzio . . . and bounced into Rome with determination and resolve. I am the Infantry! The English channel, stout beach defenses and the hedgerows could not hold me . . . I broke out to St. Lo, unbent the Bulge . . . vaulted the Rhine . . . and swarmed the Heartland. Hitler’s dream and the Third Reich were dead. In the Pacific, from island to island I hopped ... hit the beaches and chopped through swamp and jungle ... I set the Rising Sum. I am the Infantry! In Korea, I gathered my strength around Pusan . . . swept across the frozen Han . . . outflanked the Reds at Inchon, .a and marched to the Yalu. FOLLOW ME! Around the world, I stand . . . ever forward. Over Lebanon’s sands, my rifle steady aimed . . . and calm returned. At Berlin’s gate, I scorned the Wall of Shame. I am the Infantry! My bayonet ... on the wings of power . . . keeps the peace worldwide. And despots, falsely garved in freedom’s mantle, falter . . . hide. My ally in the paddies and the forest ... I teach, I aid, I lead. FOLLOW M E! Where brave men fight . . . there fight I. In freedom’s cause ... I die. From Concord Bridge to Heartbreak Ridge, from the Arctic to the Mekong . . . the Queen of Battle! Always read . . . then, now and forever, I am the Infantry! FOLLOW ME! INDIVIDUAL TACTICAL TRAINING LAND MINE WARFARE The drill sergeant teaches the fundamentals of military life. He instills in the trainee a sense of loyalty to his fellow soldiers and to his country. By personal example he inspires respect for his profession. The Army instructor imparts to the trainee the military knowledge and special skills that are essential to the men of today’s Army. These professionals are the backbone of the Army. ■P W§ ' AMERICAN SPIRIT HONOR MEDAL The American Spirit Honor Medal is a medallion provided under the auspices of the Citizens Committee for the Army, Navy and Air Force Incorporated. In December 1940, a group of pa¬ triotic civilians established the “Citizens Committee” for the pur¬ pose of providing men serving in the Armed Forces articles not otherwise available to them. First used in World War II, in what was then known as the Second Corps area, the American Spirit Honor Medal was an award for outstanding service. Early in 1950, the four military services requested that the Citizens Com¬ mittee again furnish the medal as an award for the Outstanding Recruit upon completion of his basic training. Reinstated at Fort Ord early in 1967, the American Spirit Honor Medal is awarded weekly to the individual among all the graduating basic trainees at Fort Ord who displays in greatest measure those qualities of leadership best expressing the American spirit, honor, initiative, loyalty and high example to comrades in arms. MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT G. GARD, JR. Commanding General US Army Training Center and Fort Ord Fort Ord, California General Gard came to Fort Ord from the Pentagon where, since June 1971. he has been the Director of Human Resources Development in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel. Department of the Army. In this position he was responsible for leadership and behavior, personnel services, race relations equal opportunity, and alcohol and drug abuse policy. General Gard served in Vietnam with the 9th Infantry Division, Initially as the 9th Division Artillery Commander from August 1968 until May 1969, and then as Division Chief of Staff until August 1969. General Gard was born at West Point. N.Y.. on January 28, 1928. He graduated from Texas Military Institute. San Antonio. Texas, in 1945, and entered West Point in 1946. Graduating from the US Military Academy, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant of Field Artillery. During the Korean War. General Gard commanded a firing battery of the 145th Field Artillery Battalion in combat. After attending Harvard University from 1955 to 1957, he joined the faculty of the US Military Academy, where he was an Instructor in 1960 he returned to Harvard to participate in the Science and Public Policy Program, earning his second graduate degree. After attending Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. General Gard was assigned to US Army Europe. He commanded the 5th Battalion (Airborne). 81st Field Artillery, and then returned to the United States to attend the National War College in 1965. From the summer of 1966 until his departure for Vietnam in August 1968. General Gard served in severa) key positions in the Office of the Secretary of Defense in the Pentagon, including Military Assistabt to the Secretary of Defense. BRIGADIER GENERAL EDWARD MURPHY MARKHAM, III Deputy Commanding General US Army Training Center and Fort Or.d Edward Murphy Markham, III graduated from the United States Military Academy. West Point. New York in 1951 as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry. He attended the Officer ' s Basic Course and the Basic Airborne Course and Jumpmaster Airborne Course at The Infantry School, Fort Benning. Georgia. General Markham served in Korea in 1952 as platoon leader, executive officer, company commander, and operations officer with he 17th Infantry Regiment. He subsequently served as Liaison Officer, G3 Planning, with the 7th Infantry Division. In 1952 as First Lieutenant he was assigned to the 82d Airborne Division. Fort Bragg. North Carolina. After obtaining his masters degree in Civil Engineering. General Markham was assigned to the United States Military Academy as an instructor and also later served as an Associate Professor of the Department of Mechanics. After completing the Advance Course and Ranger School in 1958-59 at Fort Benning, Georgia. General Markham was assigned to Germany. Promoted to major he served as a company commander with the 52d Infantry, and as Staff Officer in both Operations and Logistics. 3d Armored Division. Upon completing the Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth. Kansas. General Markham was assigned as Operations Staff Officer. Joint Chiefs of Staff. Washington. D.C. As a Lieutenant Colonel he graduated from the Armed Forces Staff College in 1966 and then went to Vietnam as a Battalion Commander. 1st Battalion. 7th Cavalry. 1st Cavalry Division. In 1967 he was assigned as Plans Officer. G3, Headquarters. I Field Force. Vietnam. After attending the Army War College. Carlisle Barracks. Pennsylvania, General Markham was assigned as head of a force planning branch. US Army Element. Pacific Command, Hawaii. General Markham was Commander of the 1st Brigade 4th Infantry Division. Fort Carson. Colorado, when selected for promotion to Brigadier General. He was transferred to the United States Training Center. Fort Ord. California, on 29 July 1973 to become the Deputy Commanding General. LTC Thomas N. Griffin, Jr. Battalion Commander COL William T. Leggett, Jr. Brigade Commander COMPANY C Commenced Training: 11 November 1974 FIRST BATTALION THIRD BRIGADE Completed Training: 17 December 1974 CPT William C.Geist, Jr. Company Commander 2LT Anthony J. Ward Executive Officer 1SG Joseph Jerviss First Sergeant PSG Willie Hood Senior Drill Sergeant SSG Domingo Arellano Drill Sergeant SSG Dale Calhoun Drill Sergeant SSG Winford Chestnut SSG Winston Collins Drill Sergeant Drill Sergeant SSG Perry Graves Drill Sergeant SSG Harvey James Outstanding Drill Sergeant SSG John C. Snape Drill Sergeant SGT Jesse Davis Drill Sergeant PSG Donald E. Cooper Drill Sergeant SSG Willie Flores Drill Sergeant SGT James Sheridan Drill Sergeant SSG Eddie Maryland Supply Sergeant SP4 William Satterfield SP4 Edward Taylor Administration Specialist Company Clerk PFC Otto Siguenza Supply Clerk SFC Bill Loghry Former Mess Steward SP4Tommy Curlin First Cook SP4 Don Jackson First Cook E-2 Victor Gonzales Second Cook E-2 Joe Wright Second Cook Company Cartoon M. Adcock David Amituanai James Andreatta Nesor Arrellano Bennie Austin Jesse Aynes Jose Bahamundi Douglas Barnard J. Barton Arley Belk Emeterio Benavidez Kirk Bickley Timothy Bizak M. Blanchard Robert Bley Jessie Bowman Michael Brown Michael Bruml ey Douglas Buckelew Philip Bunch Scott Burnham Ralph Burns Guy Cain E. Calhoun J. Campbell Dale Carpenter Ronald Carroll John Castillo Mike Centeno Richard Chavira Curtis Cheers Richard Church Rick Clark Samuel Clifton John Cline David Colette James Colhour Charles Cons Michell Cook David Cooper Julius Cowan Melvin Crager Andy Crook Paul Crotty Randolph Curtis Fredrick Danky John Darnell Steven Davenport Kenneth Davis Patrick De Bauch Edward Guerrero Randall Hackett Robin Hagblom Jerry Hamilton Wayne Harper Kelly Deuel Robert Dick Brian Dierks Daniel Dosch Spencer Durant Barry Ellsworth Victor Erickson Edward Essary T. Estes Robert Fliss Jonathan Fong V. Fowler Richard Garcia Steven Garcia Ted Goan Hector Gonzalez William Gonzales James Gordon Jeffrey Gottwig Paul Gracy L. Harris Richard Havard Daryle Henderson Duwayne Hendrickson Robert Hernandez Jacky Hickman Kenneth Howard James Hoyle James Hrisoulas Karl Huber Larry Huff Christian Hurst Brett Hurt Thomas Jaimez Ronald Jarrell Paul Jennings Douglas Juan William Kampstra Theodore Kelley Richard Kelly Joel Kiblen Jeffrey Koehn Gary Lane James Larry Christopher Larsen Richard Mitchell Ronald Mitchell David Molaison Raymond Mora Timothy Muchow Randy Lavine Jin Ha Lee John Lehan Kevin Leppanen Harold Lewers Timothy Lusk Steve Macey Gerard Maritato Jay Marquardson Frederick Martin Larry Lewis David Long George Long David Loss Ricardo Luna David Martinez Stanley Michelson Cory Mills Jeff Milton Danny Mitchell R. Munhall Patrick Murphy Danny Murray Jeffrey McDonald Steven McKinney R. 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Schilling Mark Schroeder Robert Schudel Mitchel Schuler Charles Shay David Shenefield Frederick Smith Harry Smith James Smith 9 Michael Smith John Speed Edward Stancil Bryce Storseth Dale Stumpf Thomas Taylor William Thompson Craig Thornberg Bradley Thorpe Lawrence Thorstad Jerry Tircuit David Turner Michael Tuttle Robert Tweet Louis Velasquez Michael Volkert Ronald Waddell David Wade Steven Wardell James Warner Gary West William White Amos Whitson Lawrence Wierzbicki David Wilkerson Charles Spidle M. Gallagos P. Harlow Ronald Nopp G. Olson M. Worthington Leslie Williams Clarence Willis Terry Winans Randy Wright Richard Barrett Photo Unavailable Dale Anderson Steven Lannoye graduation Outstanding Graduates With Outstanding Drill Sergeant, SSG Harvey James u. s. army training center, fort ord, California (cont ' d) body-building exercises designed to develop strength, endurance, agility, and coordination. These conditioning exercises are gradually intensified as he becomes adapted to his new environment. During this initial phase, the trainee ' s time is also devoted to drills and ceremonies, lessons in first aid, and military justice. Chaplains orientation explains the interrelation of spiritual and patriotic values. Hand-to-hand combat is introduced to teach the fundamentals of unarmed combat and to instill in each trainee confidence in his ability to protect him¬ self from an armed or unarmed enemy without the use of weapons. Inten¬ sive training is given in basic rifle marksmanship, and during the training period the recruit virtually lives with his rifle. At the end of this phase of his training he fires his weapon for qualification. During the latter part of his training he goes into the field for bivouac where he receives tactical training, familiarization with hand grenades, and participates in live firing training exercises under simulated combat conditions. Finally the trainee must take a graded test on all aspects of Basic Combat Training. When he passes this exacting test, his period of basic training is over. On the last day the new soldier parades for his graduation ceremony knowing he has mastered the fundamentals of soldiering. But Basic Combat Training is not the end of the learning process. Next comes Advanced Training. Depending upon the type of training they have chosen, or have been as¬ signed to, some will be sent to posts throughout the country that specialize in subjects such as Infantry, Armor and Artillery. Some will become skilled in one of the Combat Support fields, such as mechanics, cooking, admini¬ stration, and communications. Altogether the Army provides courses in some 625 subjects. After Advanced Training, he is ready to take his place alongside his fellow soldiers in a unit, confident and fit to shoulder his share of responsibility as a soldier.