United States Military Academy West Point - Howitzer Yearbook (West Point, NY)

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CHEMISTRY l Wi U THE RIGHT FORMULA MAKES A DIFFERENCE. A Chemistry Professor leads his section in an experi- ment. So WHAT DOES THIS BUT- TON DO? Cadets learn in a perfor- mance laboratory. O Z Z! C A 7: .1- F uring this period of constantly increasing technology within the Army and the world, the undergraduate education at West Point must prepare the graduate for a variety of experiences and challenges in the future. The study of chemistry, the central science, begins by developing an understanding of atoms and molecules, the building blocks of all matter and life. Key concepts such as the quantum theory, structure and states of matter, chemical bonding, chemical reaction kinetics and equilibrium, electrochemis- try, nuclear chemistry, and the fundamentals of thermody- namics are used to develop the fundamental scientific knowl- edge needed by all Army officers Cand all informed citizensl as well the scientific thought process. Laboratory work emphasizes scientific inquiry through experiments of in- creasing complexity. Department electives provide a firm foundation in chemistry, chemical engineering, and the life sciences. Using state-of-the-art instrumentation, officers and cadets conduct research to support the needs of the Army in areas such as disarmament verification, chemical demilitari- zation, environmental assessments, chemical decontamina- tion, polymeric material development, and DNA analysis. An experiment studying bone tissue deterioration in space has been accepted for a future space shuttle mission. The Department of Chemistry is truly guiding the way by providing l the essential scientific foundation needed by all graduates in chemistry, chemical engineering, and the life sciences. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY. Front Row: CPrJoseph Sloop, MAJ William Wilson, CPTJeff5tiefel, MAJ David Green, MAJ Lewis Allen. Second Row: CPT Ronald Costella, LTC Kenneth Dieter, MAJ William Prescott, MAJ Jerome Gilman, MAJ Charles Bass, CPT William Harris, DR Edward Roche. Third Row: MAJ Michael Knapp, CPT William Buechter, CPT Mark Needham, CPT Steven Haustein, CPT Randy Hall, CPT Cieorge Lecakes. Fourth Row: CPT Matthew Turner, CPT Martin Toomajian, CPT Stuart Harrison, CPT Jon Eshelman, LTC Thomas Noreen, LTC Randall Hughes. Back Row: COL Edward Mayer, LTC Patrick Owens, COL David Allbee, COL Dwight Springer.

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BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 84 LEADERSHIP he Purpose of the United States Military Academy is to provide the nation with leaders of character who serve the common defense. Every aspect of the four-year West Point experience is important to the achievement of this goal. The particular contribution our department makes to this effort is in the study of the behavioral sciences. Leadership and the idea of leader development have both fascinated and frus- trated scholars and practitioners alike since the dawn of recorded history. Clearly, the development of leaders of character and the study of leadership include elements of both the arts and the sciences. Nevertheless, one generally agreed upon factor in the pursuit of knowledge about this phenomenon we call leadership is the need to understand human behavior in its many varieties. While recognizing that many academic disciplines inform our study and enhance our understanding of human behavior in general and the chal- lenges of leadership in particular, the staff and faculty of the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership are proud of our unique role as we assist cadets in the pursuit of knowledge about human behavior using the methods of scientific inquiry. The department teaches two core courses, a broad foundation in psychology and a follow-on course focused on military leadership. The department also offers the opportunity for study in depth in the areas of psychology, sociology, leadership, engineering psychology, and general management. Ultimately, our students are taught to apply this knowledge to explain, predict and, when appropriate, influ- ence human behavior as citizens and leaders of character. In this way, BEIIAVIORAL SCIENCES 86 LEADERSHIP GUIDES THE WAY TOWARDS BUILDING STRONG LEADERS. 'HW if L L .2 ,MM ,M ,Luwff X DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES AND LEADERSHIP. Front Row: DR Thomas Gitchoff, MAJ Brad Scott, LTC Jeffrey McNally, COL George Forsythe, COL John Wattendorf, COL Louis Csoka, LTC Johnston Beach, LTC Jose Picart. Second Row: CPTWilliam Francis, CPT Bradley Camp, CPT David O'Neil, CPT Scott Hampton, CPT Roland Jacobs, CPT Stephen Gerras, MAJ Donald Horner, MAJ David Grossman, CPI' Richard Phillips, CPT Richard Odom, MAJ Steven Jones, CPT Mark Reisweber. Third Row: MS Joanne Wright, MAJ Gregory Hiebert, CPT Douglas Vargas, MAJ Leonard Wong, MAJ Jane McKeon, CPT Richard Bullis, CPT Stephen Jarrard, MAJ George Teague, CPT William Crocoll, CPT William Adams, CPT Paul Rusecker, CPT Kenneth Dahl. Fourth Row: MS Lisa Hynes, MAJ Daniel Hergenroeder, CPT Deborah Reisweber, CPT John Hammill, CPT Ann Davis, MS Deborah Butler, MAJ Brian Durant, MAJ John Tisson, CPT John Kelleher Jr., CPT Patrick Sweeney, CPI' Donna Brazil, 2LT Katherine Smith. Back Row: MS Mary Jane Ward, CPT Christopher Putko, CPI' Robert Demange, MR Darien French, DR Steve Meyer, CPT John Taylor. 22 Guiding the Way AND INTKODUCING OUR GUEST LECTURER... MAJ John Tisson gets a little help from a furry friend. Z Lu I i- D fi XJ I U si O O

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CIVIL 81 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING he Department of Civil Sr Mechanical Engineering guides the way by laying the foundation for competence in the rapidly changing, high-technology Army of the future. We do this by taking our students into the real world of engineering with courses that are exciting, informative, and relevant to their future. Cadets who take our courses become informed consum- ers of technology who can think clearly and critically and make rational, informed decisions. They also understand the tools of their trade in the Army. Our civil and mechanical engineering majors become the service-oriented, technically qualified, uni- formed career officers who will manage the Army technology of the future. Cadets know us for our highly qualified and compe- tent faculty members who provide some ofthe best instruction at West Point. We care about our students and are willing to go that extra mile to ensure their success. The standards of excellence set by our instructors provide our students a model of profes- sional excellence that will serve them well throughout their careers. For revelance, challenge, and professional skills that help our graduates succeed in a high-technology world, Civil Sr Mechanical Engineering guides the way. fzwm... DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL 8? MECHANICAL ENGINEER- ING. Front Row: COL Kip Nygren, COL Andrew Dull, LTC Norman Dennis, DR Edward Lenoe, COL Fletcher Lamkin, LTC Steve Klegka, LTC Robert Potter, LTC Robert Dillon, COLJerry Samples, COL Terry Hand. Second Row: MW4 Richard Catello, CPT Daisie Boettner, MAJ William Spencer, MAJ Larry McCallister, CPT David Arterburn, CPT James Knowlton, MAJ Robert Carpenter, MAJ Norman Kimata, CPT Michelle Putko. Third Row: CPT Ronald Welch, MAJ Richard Jenkins, MAJ Stephen Ressler, CPT William Haight, CPT Robert Avalle, CPT Joseph Dombi, CPT Douglas Weitzel, CPT William Allen, CPT Paul Cierton, CPI' Joseph Puett, MAJ Joe Gonzalez. Back Row: CPT Dion King, CPT Dion liing, CPT Edward Gulley, CPT Cluy Harris, CPT Robert Hansen, CPT James Alty, CPT Steven Ingalls, LCDR Calvin Langford, CPT Thomas O'Donovan, CPT Michael Cxazzerro, LTC Fred Stellar, MAJ William Ward, MAJ Michael McKenna. STEVEVANASKIE THIS IS HOW IT IS DONE. MAJ Larry McCallister assists CDT Kenneth Holt during a Soils Lab. 24 Guiding the Way