University of Virginia Naval ROTC - Long Glass Yearbook (Charlottesville, VA)

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Incoming fourth class midshipmen end their summer breaks a week early to report to Charlottesville for orientation week. Soon after signing aboard, the new recruits are given their first Navy haircut. It's amazing what a difference a few inches of hair can make and many long-standing friendships are formed among midshipmen shar- ing the misery of waiting for that first awful shearing . Next the new- comers are taken down and ' 'fitted' ' for uniforms and then are sent back to their dorms with a seabag full of Navy gear. The typical day during orientation week begins before dawn with physical fitness training. Calisthenics in the dewy grass and three mile runs become easier as the new midshipmen gain strength and confidence . Then Then it's back to the dorm for a quick shower and khakis, and break- fast. The rest of the day consists of lectures and drill practice with the Assistant Marine Officer Instructor. After dinner, the fourth class midshipmen spend their evenings with their company commanders and executive officers learning to care for their new uniforms and learning how to cope with their new University environment. The highlight of the week is Friday, when the orientees go by helicopter to Norfolk, where they have the opportunity to tour ships and facili- ties. The week ends with a formal swearing-in ceremony in the am- phitheater. The new midshipmen end the week with a greater under- standing of the Navy and a distinct edge over their University peers .