University of South Carolina NROTC - Salvo Yearbook (Columbia, SC)

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Middies March on Camp LeJeune Last week I could not even spell Herocropter Pilit and now I are one. Home, James! ! ! This year Major Ringley and Staff Sargant Holly, accompanied by twelve midshipmen, spent two nights and two days at Camp LeJeune. The first night was made special by an ex-Gamecock who provided steak dinners and two rounds of drinks for all the midshipmen. The following day was spent first at the headquarters building attending morning colors with the commanding general. Later we were given an explosives demonstration which consisted of various mines and satchel charges used by the Marine engineers. This was followed by a tearful visit to the gas chamber where all learned to love their gas masks. A ride on the new LVT'S and a chance to fire the M16, M60, and a .45 filled the rest of the afternoon. The second day started with a visit to the New River Air Station for a quick look at the heli- copter support group. Next the midshipmen were shOWn the various types of artillery and various pieces of connected equipment that help to make an infantry commander's life more pleasant. To wrap up the visit the Marine Recons displayed their radio, scuba, and parachute equipment and explained the procedure for becoming a Recon Marine. The trip reached it's most harrowing point on the bus ride from Columbia airport with SKl Car- michael at the wheel. In the words of S$gt. Holly, The trip was a breath of fresh air. To the rest of us it was quite interesting. We shall miss the hot chow and cold drinks. What a gas! l l l

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Rifle and Pistol Teams. The Rifle and Pistol Teams have been disbanded this Spring clue to construction; however, the pistol team is expected to reorganize again in the Fall of 1973. Costal matches are planned next year against such universities as R. P, I., University of Rochester, and 0. S. U. The Pistol Team fires slow, rapid, and timed rounds for a possible three hundred points. The Rifle Team fires timed rounds of kneeling, prone, and off-hund position for a perfect 300. The Rifle Team meets were held with such teams as O. S. U., Wofford, and the Citadel. SSgt. Holly's Fqllout Shelter Left to Right: - First row: W. Simpson, Second row: M. Lamb, c. Nuns, w. FmSM. Opsahl, M. McKay, R. Woods er, J. Breazeule, J. Blair, W. Smith 28

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Semper Fidelis Society The 72 - 73 year for the Semper Fidelis Society has been both eventful and successful. Under the leadership of Jake Stone, Bill Fraser and Tom King in the Full and Mike Lamb, Greg Eddy and John McGuire in the Spring the Society has continued to function with excellence. The nucleus of the society is made up of Marine-options but membership is open to any Midshipmm who is interested in learning more about the Marine Corps. The purpose of Semper Fidelis is to provide professionat service and social acti- vities intended to enhance the spirit of comradship among its Marine Corps-oriented membership. Activities of the society include the Marine. Corps Birthday Be in the Fall and the orientationvisit to Camp Leieune, North Carolina, sponsorship of the Shipwreck Party and the Mo day field exercise in the Spring. The membership is growing rapidly with ap- proximately 22 members at this time. The 73 - 74 year promises ti: be the best ever - so make plans now to be a part of Semper Fidelis during the com- ing year. Above: - Presidents, Jake Stone and Mike Lamb