US Navy Recruit Training Command - Keel Yearbook (Great Lakes, IL)

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,, u I WELCOME ABO RD. Welcome to Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes. Illinois. The men entering Recruit Training Command will probably think of home for a brief moment and wonder of things to come, but before long, they start their busy schedules. l As a motivating factor during basic training, each company competes with the other companies in the 4 following areas: military smartness, precision in drill, , smart seamanlike appearance, cleanliness of living spaces, e 3 physical training, scholastics, and, finally, departmental i l l 4 excellence which is the average of all phases of training. X The success of each company in these areas is indicated by the flags they will carry at their graduation. Since every man in the fleet must work as part of a closely-knit peace keeping team, this competitive system enables the new Navyman to learn and understand the need for team work and dependence upon one another. Over two hundred years ago, on October l3th l775, the Continental Congress established the Navy. The Navy takes great pride in the past accomplishments, reflecting back on years of tradition, dedication and sacrifice, our Navy's main strength is and will continue to be our people-highly trained, versatile professionals who maintain and operate the most modern and sophisticated ships and aircraft in the world. So, once again, we welcome you to Recruit Training Command.