Vanderbilt University Naval ROTC - Galleon Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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FRESHMAN ORZEN TA TION 'll U., ,L- vhs On 24 August, almost sixty-six long-haired civilians were inducted into the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps program. The new mid- shipmen were whisked away from their somewhat anxious parents and began a week of fun and ad- venture. The Memorial Gym Hotel served all the comforts of home to the excited freshmen. After stowing their gear in Memorial, they were initiated into the fine rudiments of drill, they soon learned that lack of concentration would lead to pushups. Later that day, the Oxford House Barbershop provided each mid- Shipman with a coiifure, designed to express each person's individual taste. After their haircuts, the freshmen were tucked into their racks by their squad leaders, who were like their fathers texcept for Caroline who was like their mommyl. The next three days were a dreamy haze of garbage cans at 0430, circuit courses, PFT's, drill, and more drill. The swimming test gave a welcome break in the midst of a crowd of unpleasantries. Skit-s performed on Friday usually depicted in some way the Chief Gunnery Officerv and the beloved Battalion Commander John Whitty. Though orientation was tough, it was a meaningful experience in the lives of the fresh- men, and all seemed to profit from the discipline, camaraderie, and fellowship.

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VY LAB Thursday afternoons are the only times at VUNROTC when all members of the Battalion congregate for unified action. The Plan of the Week includes such events as PFT, field meet, parade practice, rifle drill, lectures and briefs, and sail training. These lab periods are useful for their educational and military value. fw 66. . ' 5 xii ' ,lj . ! I

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