CTIVE Medical Cadet Corps A programs are now being car- ried on at both senior colleges in the Philippines. With a combined enrollment of over 400 cadets, these major training centers are setting a fine pattern for the academy MCC units throughout the country. A recent report from the unit commander, Captain R. B. Castro, tells of the Ninth Recognition Ceremony held at Mountain View College on October 10. The Flor- ence Kern Auditorium was filled to capacity as the awards were given and promotions announced. At the present time the cadets are organized into two battalions, and a full staff of officers is in charge. The military officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines regularly inspect school units, and twice now the academy section of the Moun- Captain C. E. Diaz administering the oath to Medical Cadets in the tain View College unit has been Florence Kern Memorial Auditorium at Mountain View College. rated as "Excellent." This is a top rating for such a tactical inspection. is also being conducted at this col- being used as instructors and field They also received the South Phil- lege to train commanders for MCC officers in the program. ippine Union pennant for being the units in surrounding academies. Progress at Philippine Union outstanding unit in the union. A Nine college students are now tak- College has also been encouraging. type of Officers' Candidate School ing this special training and are In a recent letter from Lieutenant Villardo Almonte, unit commander, he described their 11th Commis- S.zwte..ear" sioning Ceremony held on the col- lege campus on October 24. At that time, their guest of honor was Lt. Col. Catalino Purugganan, Chief Plans and Training Officer, Surgeon diledieal Cadet Ceremonies General's Office, Armed Forces of the Philippines. As he witnessed the commissioning ceremony he was in the Philippines visibly impressed and pleased with what had been accomplished. We feel this contact along with others By C. D. Martin will make a favorable preparation Division MV Secretary for the day when we will seek official recognition for our MCC training in lieu of the government- 4P Witer',.00V. .42111a. required ROTC military training.
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