University of Tampa - Moroccan Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

Page 22 text:

ROTO the military way of life By Kristy L. Strickland The Army and Air Force ROTC programs were as popular as ever. The grow- ing number of cadets here on campus could be ex- plained by the numerous amount of benefits re- cieved from the program. The program provided a great amount of leadership skils that were considered important in the future whether one joined the miS- tary or went out into the professional job market. It also provided its members with a sense of commar- adre, somewhat like a fra- ternal brotherhood. This was very important to these young men and women. They were bound together by a firm sesne of loyolty to each other. Many of the ROTC cadets were recipients of either two or four year scholar- ships. Under these scholar- ships, the students' tuition, room, board, fees, and book were paid in full. In ad- dition, they would recieve a monthly allowance from the military. In return for their education, the young men and women would then give their services to the United States government for an alotted period of time in either active duty or reserve duty military. Those who did go active duty were considered regular army. In addition, they spent their summers at various summer training sessions around the country. They were rigorous training rituals in which they practiced such things as survival tech- niques. As one cadet. Dave Hanson, put it, No matter how tough it is. you can't put four hundred college students together and not have a little fun.'' The Army ROTC cadets participated in the program right here on campus in the ROTC building next to the pool while the Air Force ca- dets had to travel to the USF campus for their labs and classrooms. This was due to the fact that the size of the members in the program and the proximity of the USF program. Nonetheless, those who were involved in the Air Force ROTC recieved the same benefits as the other cadets and were ever loyal to their branch of the military. Overall, both programs continued to grow and gain more interest on the cam- pus. It was possibly the most visible organization on cam- pus.® Tne ROTC buiking houses the classrooms and the officos of the offices in charge. ARMY ROTC SPARTAN BATTALION

Page 21 text:

tr- id td :h D( 2- id ?s d ie jr Vice-President George Bush and Senator Dan Quayte were the RepuW - can victors (or the positions ol Presi- dent and Vce-President o( the United States. Democratic nominees Governor Mike Djkakis and Senator Lloyd Bontsen (ought a hard battle in the race lor the presidency, but were de- feated by Republican party nominees. Seventeen ♦

Page 23 text:

ROTC cadet Brian Scott catches up on the latest financial news before beginning the eariy morning coias- tenics. These Army ROTC cadets are par- ticipating in the ton semester trad- ing session in Plant Park Cadet Don Gunn prepa'es the dis- play case with updated informa- tion r As part of the summer FTX mission, cadets spent much time In the wooded areas which resembled ther apparrei. K»»t f i