US Naval Training Center - Compass Yearbook (Bainbridge, MD)

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1' the purpose of this school to prepare the ap- plicant for the competitive examinations leading to selection for the Naval Academy. Students enrolled in the NROTC pursue the normal college curriculum of the institu- tion in which enrolled. In addition they study certain naval science subjects and participate in drills and cruises which qualify them for appointment as officers upon graduation. For those who possess an interest in becoming career oiiicers of the regular Navy through the NROTC program, the Navy offers finan- cial assistance throughout the four years of the college program. The Naval Aviation Cadet program is of- fered for those who meet the rigorous re- quirements necessary for pilots. After selec- tion, a two year period of training is followed by a commission. The purpose of the Oflicer Candidate Pro- gram is to provide a ready and adequate re- serve of qualified junior oiiicers. It is an ac- tive duty program available to enlisted per- sonnel in the naval service. The Officer Can- didate School is located at Newport, R. I. Men in the regular Navy meeting the requirements are eligible to compete in an examination for entrance into this program. At the end of four months of intensive training in naval subjects, the graduates are commissioned En- signs, U. S. Naval Reserve, in either the Line or Staff Corps. After serving on active duty, they are eligible for transfer to the Regular Navy. f. Midshipmen from USS Missouri prepare to photograph Eiffel Tower while touring Paris, France. U.5.NHVHL SCHUUL BFFICER ERNUIURTE Oflicers candidates enroute to class at Newport,fR. I. 1,100 midshipmen in review at the U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., march into Bancroft Hall. 31 .K V 14 - ff ' 'v ,Q 7: ll ' ,i 'l, 5 ua Zu vw I ' Q vm. 1, bv ,3-' 7 U it Q ? lvvera bv-5: rv ,Z 'U gt: g 1 ,'1,17 F7 is as ' A I , N sf -1'-:v w':: n 1! I3 M s -nn? , ' f gs 4 v ' kia,-gilaigpvij' vii 'fs Q ., W 1 ai 'SQWW' . s sg ...M NM K 1 gt .lfmiifvmf

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