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31 December 1975
Tha Honorebla Theodore C. Marrs Special Aoaioeont to the Prooidcat for Hurru10 Rcoourcea The t;inita Houao Washington, D,C. 20500 Dear Dr. Harra: On bcholf of the National Officers end Cadet m~;:n.boro, I Yich to thoo!t you fo'l' your support of Scabb.:ircl oml Blcc1o luri ng ow:- 37th Bicm.1.ial Con,vl3nt ion. Your speech wao the highligh~ of tho Convention Pr·ogram and all of uo prooont that: ovco:tr.r; uill Li recall yith cnth\!siasm your straightforward co~ntc .. Alco I wish to _cY:prcso thanks fo~ tho rt:?oGoge fro:J Prcaic1cr.~ Ford c.n::l his acceptau:a of mcmbcrohip in the Society. Ycur cuns~otiono for tho fut~ra of ouz Society ara qct ~;;:1lco~3. We will l~ccp you posted on OU?' progrcos an:1 loott for~.::ir I ... hov~ aol:;cd Hr. Ed Glovct", our Notional 8 :ccut:ivo Offico~~. Co fon-Jar-d a miniature n::?mbarahip m~clo 1 as po~ ycui: i:-oqucs~. ' Your oppcorcnco at Now Orlcana will bo foot:urocl in o·..1~ CtilOi"i.:Ol.. ly Jourcul ond I will sond you copico oo 0000 ao publiahccl. I OQ oleo plcnocd to enclo90 copy of minutoo oo on info~~l- dio 0 cuaaion with Col. Bon Catlin. I bcliovo that wo hnva tho bogla• niog of a rr2aningful dialogua botwocn th(3 v,31.•ioua ROTC Honol.• Socictico and I think that as this discuaoion pror;roscoo. mor.y operating problemo in coll'iwon will be brought to light. Ihankini:; you once again for your support: ond intorva:=, I cm, Sinccroly yours, Cfr.-1.f\PJ) W. ROSENBAUM Notional Corra:L'.lndcr 1 Enc. 1. Hinutca , ' A'ICH 6 .---..--: .- ----·------·-· ...... _ _,.,, , . < 17 August 1977 Hott. Richard A. Rei.man Associste Director Office of Public Liaison The White House Washington, D.C • .20500 Dear Dick 1 Oa behalf of our Society iind ita National Officers, I want to tha.nk you for yc,-..ir courtesy in receiving our group in the Vice President' 1 confe.reoea rc>oa1. You suggested thAt I submit a written request concerning rubjects discussed st our meeting. Accordingly. the Society requests the follO"wing: . . ' ' . . 1. That a member of the President'• staff be designated to serve on our National Advisory Counci\. Dr. Ted Marra per• formed this service 1n the past and we believe that such sup port will strengthen the position of Scabbard aod Blade on the campus level. Moreover, while there are at pre.seat 00 formal meetings ~visaged for the Couocil, it1 functions are consultative aod such particlpetion by • White Rous• Staff Mawer 1uch al yo·\u·gelf would l>e m.itually belleff.cial. 2. That a brief maeti.ag between Preai.d~t Carter aod a dele gation of Sc.abbard aDd Ble.de ROTC c.adet• aad National Officar• be scheduled at the President' a co·ovenience. Such a meeting would be of imnens• goodwill valu• on the Campu.. ROTC ec:ene and we would asnire it National covaraga through the Scabbard and Blade· JOUrMl. And/or that a personal message fro;:n the Pre.st.dent be dispatched to our National Corrventloa which wi.11 meet la the Washington area in February 1978. A'IOI 7 •• Ia turn, th• Nat1ona1 Offlcera uoanimoualy reeoDJDend that "Ea•rd' become the aat llational Project for Scabbard and Blada. 'l'hia mean, that alt 104 of our active uult ■ acro11 the natloa vlll uadertua •oer11 conaervatloQ proj ecta during the 1977•78 academie , ..r. We will keep you informed of progre.1 made by ~r unit• •~ th• proJ.ct progn11N. We appreciated the ti.me you gave ua and look forward to another exch.atli• of view• at aa appropriate tlme. Sincerely 7oun, EDWARD W• .llOSllfBAIJM• Colonel, USAJ'R Nat l.ona l CornrM ndff' •' \ 2 NEWS FROM 'l'JIE NATIONAL SOCIETY -. OF SCABBARD AND BLAVE .. SCABBAHD AHD BLADE OFFI GERS f·iEl::T WI'l'H LIAISON STAli':F AT WHl '.l:E HOUSE Representatives of The National Society of Scabbard and Blade met in Washineton recently with Richard A. Reiman, third from right, of The White House Office of Public Liaison to familiarize him with the objectives, activities and needs of the National ROTC honor society. Present were, left to right, Brig. Gen. Th eodore C. Mataxis, USA (Ret.), Deputy Commander and Commandant of Cadets, Valley Forge Military Academy 8(. Junior Colle~e, Wayne, Pa.; Cadet Capt. Joseph B. Baker~ Jr., District V Advisor, University I of Tennessee at ~artin; Cadet tt. Col. Timothy R. Shaver, Captain, Company M~ll, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tenn.; Capt . Kenneth C. Latta, USA, Assistant Professor Military Scie11ce and Co mpany M-11 Advisor, East '11ennessee State University; Vi r. Reiman; Col. Edward W. Rosenbaum, USAFR, National Commander, Scabbard and Bl ade, Philadelphia, Pa., and Fred I. Jones, Deputy National - Commander, Scabbard and Blade, Hinsdale, Ill. General Mataxis is a member of Scabbard and Blade's Nat:ional Advisory Council. Als o present was Col. Benjamin S. Catlin, USAF (Ret.), Director of ~ · c Aff airs, Reserve Officers Association, Washington, D. C. :eeting was held in Vice President's Conference Room, Old Executive Office Building. , ' A'!O! 8 -.~ -· The I Scabbard and Blade Journal ~ m+i VOLUME 61, NUMBER 1 SEPTEMBER, 1980 Volume LXI-September, 1980 Number 1 - The Scabbard and Blade Journal Founders Charles A. Taylor, Victor R. Griggs-Albert W. Foster-Harold K. Weld-Leo M. Cook National Officers Arthur W. Tate, Jr. Joseph B. Balcer, Jr. National Commander Deputy National Commander First ROTC Region 3rd Squadron, 7th Regiment Fort Bragg, North Carolina APO New York 09033 Robert W. Vincent Edward W. Rosenbaum National Executive Officer Chairman, Advisory Council 205 Thatcher-Army ROTC 10801 Decatur Road Oklahoma State University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Stillwater, Oklahoma 19154 74078 A Better Journal Is At Your Fingertips You can have a Scabbard and Blade Journal better than an produce in the past. It is easier than you may think: and, it is--Iiterally--at your finger tips. Your stories of your activities; your photos of what your compan_ is doin : and ·our letters to the journal with suggestions about material of interest to your co . will do more to enliven the pages of the journal than any other single endeavor. You, your company and officers are the editorial staff. has no crew of photographers and reporters to cover the activities of Scabbard e o mpuses in the U.S., let alone the activities of members stationed througho ... ~ er than you. So, pull up a chair and put a typewriter at the tips of yo ~ _...... _J,· _ ou·n ha e a better journal, immediately. Cover Picture Members H, 11 Regiment, national Society of Scabbard B ern University, Boston Massachusetts. Company H-11 is the Scabbard and Blade Best Compan_. In Tribute ROSENBAUM This issue of the Scabbard and Blade Journal is dedicated to Edward W. Rosenbaum, Col USAF Reserve (Ret) Col Rosenbaum faithfully served the Society as National Commander for two terms. I 976-1980. He is presently the chairman of the National Advisory Council and serves with the rank of Brigadier. This society owes Ed Rosenbaum our thanks for leading us through troubled times. Company H-11 Best In The Nation! LTC Arthur W. Tate, National Commander of Scabbard and Blade, presents a letter of congratulations to Cadet Gerry Strugala, representing Company H-11. The letter recognized H-11 as the Scabbard and Blade Best Company and was presented on July 17, 1980 at the First ROTC Region Advance Company H-11, hosted by Norteastern Uni Camp Award Revie. Over 3300 cadets and guests witnessed versity in Boston, Massachusetts, was selected the presentation. as the Best Scabbard and Blade Company for Help Needed To Locate 1979. The Company deserves our congratula tions and respect. There is much that could be Scabbard and Blade Alumni said about the reasons why H-11 was honored National Headquarters is involved in a - the partial list of annual activities speaks for nationwide project to locate and contact itself. Scabbard and Blade Alumni. Your help is Blood Drive Sponsors (twice) needed. Do you have the address of a Attendance at National Convention Scabbard and Blade member who graduated Conducted ROTC "Dining-In" last year, or two years ago? Do you know an Provided Numerous Honor Guards alumnus who graduated 20 years ago? This Assisted with University Fund Raising information is of great value and can assist to Telethon bring the active and inactive elements of our Assisted in Reactivation of Two Scabbard Society together. Send any addresses you have and Blade Companies to the Scabbard and Blade Executive Officer. Conducted ROTC Military Ball Participated in Campus Orientation of New Back To Service Students Scabbard and Blade Companies have historic Halloween Party for Retarded Children ally led the way in Service on the college Held luncheon for ROTC Instructors campus. Since true leadership is based on, and Sponsored turkey Shoot to Raise Funds for also results from, service, helping others is a Community Projects natural and necessary extension of Scabbard Held Party for Nursing Home and Blade activities. Blood drives, assistance Participated in Numerous Feild Training to the aged and underpriviledged, sponsoring Events the Military Ball, promoting guest speakers, Hosted Christmas Party at Home for the conducting specialized military training, are a Blind few examples of how many companies provide H-11 is an example for all to follow. service to others. Company officers are charged with the task of including service projects in the annual Congratulations 1-15 company plans. Scabbard and Blade Units Company I-15, University of Tennessee at which feature service in their program do the Chatanooga, has just converted from Inactive most effective job of satisfying the solemn to Active Scabbard and Blade status. Welcome obligations found in the preamble to the Back! Constitution. Arthur Tate From The Assumes Commander/ Editor Command My time since assuming command in Febru Of Scabbard ary has been spent solidifying the national organization structure and determining where and Blade we are now - as a National Society. I'm happy to report that the Society is fulfilling its purposes, and we are on an ascending path. There are some major problems wl}ich need In February 1980 LTC Arthur W. Tate, Jr., the immediate attention of each of you. was elected National Commander of Scabbard and Blade. 1. Delinquent Company dues and fees must The National Commander attended undergra be paid immediately. duate studies at the University of Miami, Florida. and was a member of Scabbard and 2. Company Commanders need to communi Blade Company G-10. While in the ROTC cate with me frequently and indicate what can program, LTC Tate commanded the Pershing be done to help. Rifles Company and the Cadet Regiment. Arthur Tate was commissioned in the Army 3. Articles are needed for the Journal. At Infantry in 1961 and subsequently attended least once each year, every Company should training at airborne and ranger school. His submit something for publication. initial tour of duty was with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. 4. In so far as practical, units should assist During his 19 years in the Army LTC Tate with the national effort to increase the number has held infantry positions from platoon of companies nationwide. through Division. He has served two tours in Europe and three years in Vietnam, and had 5. Of key importance - every Scabbard and an assignment as a math instructor at West Blade officer and member must ensure that Point. LTC Tate has earned three masters company programs are of the highest quality degrees while serving on active duty. In 1978 and that activities support the imperative to our National Commander was assigned as bring military departments and universities Professor of Military Science at Worcester into closer cooperation. Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts. One of his first acts as PMS was to reactivate I have decided that for a time, I will Company D-16 at Worcester. He was appoint personally edit the Journal. This publication is ed as District Advisor of District I in December one of the major means of communication 19 18. within our society. As such, I feel it should In August of 1979 LTC Tate was transferred have the personal involvement of the Com to the Headquarters of the First ROTC Region mander. I submit to you that the Journal is at Fort Bragg and presently serves as the your publication. It belongs to the members of Chief of the Senior Division at the ROTC each company. Let me know what you want to Region. see included. Where Does Good luck and success in the coming school Your Money Go? year. May Scabbard and Blade be a prominent Each year Scabbard and Blade collects thousands of part of your activities. dollars in initiation fees and company dues. These monies purchase postage, printed supplies such as membership certificates, publication of the Journals, salary for a part-time secretary and payment on a Yours in the Five Stars, Scabbard and Blade note. No Society officer, National or local, receives pay or allowances. All collected funds are used for the direct ad111inistra tive and logistic ·support of the company membership. ARTHUR W. TATE, JR. National Commander Your Advisory Council " ... the National Officers shall appoint an advisory Council of not less than 10 nor more than 12 members of which at least two members are past National Officers, ... "(Scabbard and Blade Constitution) Your Advisory Council is selected by the National Commander and serves voluntarily for a two-year period. Advisory Council members are selected because they are successfull in their profession, and have a willingness to serve in an organization which promotes high ideals of service and patriotism. Council members serve without pay and stand ready to help National Officers and membership to carry out the important work of the Society. A short biographical sketch on each Council Member is included in this edition of the Journal to help you understand the f quality ot individual who is supporting this organization. Col Edward W. Rosenbaum USAF (Ret) Council Chairman LTC Fred J. Hillyard i David Michael & Co., Inc PMS, Army ROTC 10801 Decatur Road University of Utah Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19154 Salt Lake City, UT 84112 (215) 632-3100 (801) 581-6716 COL Rosenbaum is the immediate past commander of LTC Hillyard is the Professor of Military Science for the Scabbard and Blade and presently serves as the Chairman of Army ROTC program at the University of Utah. the Advisory Council. He is President of the David Michael and Company Flavoring Extract Company. ED Rosenbaum is a Fred I. Jones graduate of Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. 16 Stream Ran Court Timonium, MD 21093 Brigadier General F. Cecil Adams, Jr. (301) 539-1190 HQ First ROTC Region Fort Bragg, NC 28307 Mr. Jones is the Vice President of the Public Affairs Division (919) 396-5301 of Richardson, Myers and Conofrio, Inc., of Baltimore, Maryland. Fred Jones has been engaged in public relations General Adams is the Commanding General of the First work for 13 years. He has been an editor and reported for ROTC Region and is responsible for the Army ROTC programs several publications and served as part-time editor of the in universities in the 17 Eastern seaboard states, including the Scabbard and Blade Journal for 16½ years. Fred Jones was a District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. General Adams' Region District Advisor and Deputy National Commander for Scabbard has over 22,000 Army ROTC cadets in 103 host institutions. and Blade. Major William G. Barnson USAFR LT William K. Klimack Reserve Officers Association 809 Woodlawn Dr. 1 Constitution Ave, NE Harker Heights, TX 76541 Washington, DC 20002 (817) 699-9612 (202) 479-2200 LT Klimack graduated from Lehigh University with a BS in Major Barnson is the Director of Field Operations and is the Chemical Engineering. At Lehigh, he took Army ROTC and Leadership Training Coordinator for the Reserve Officers received a regular Army commission in the Infantry. He was Association (ROA). In his role as the ROTC Program Officer, the Captain of the Lehigh Scabbard and Blade Company. Bill he plans the Annual ROA and the Department of Defense Klimack is Airborne and Ranger qualified and is presently Seminar held at the Pentagon. serving as a Infantry Platoon leader in the 2nd Armored Division at Fort Hood. Dr. Lawrence L. Boger Oklahoma State University 107 Whitehurst Hall Brigadier General Theo C. Mataxis USA (Ret) Stillwater. OK 74078 Valley Forge Military Academy and Junior College (405 624-6384 Wayne, PA 19087 (215) MU8-1800 Dr. Boger is the President of Oklahoma State University. General Mataxis was a member of Scabbard and Blade in LTC James G. Good USA (Ret) 1939 and 40 at the University of Washington. He enlisted in 1839 Eichelberger Dr. the National Guard in 1939 and gained a commission in the 1 Fayetteville, NC 28303 Army through ROTC in 1940. General Theo Mataxis served in World War II and the l James Good is a 1960 graduate of the University of Miami, Korean and Vietnam conflicts. General Mataxis is presently Miami, Florida. He was a member of Scabbard and Blade at the Commandant of Valley Forge Military Academy. that school. He served 20 years on active duty in the Army and was an Army aviator. LT William Parquette HQ 2/ 321 Ron C. Hill Field Artillery Suite 406 Fort Bragg, NC 28307 838 Grant St. Denver. CO 80203 LT Parquette served as the Company Captain for H-11, (303) 832-5588 Northeastern University in Boston, during school year 1978;79. Mr. Hill was admitted to the Colorado Bar in 1962 and now It was during that time that H-11 was selected as the serves as an Attorney at Law. His interests include railroad Outstanding Scabbard aJJd Blade Unit in the nation. Bill history and photography. Ron Hill is the author of numerous Parquette presently serves as a field artillery officer in the books on railroads. 82nd Airborne Division. Your District Advisors The link between Scabbard and Blade national policy and the various companies is the District Advisors. The District Advisor is crucial to the existence of the Society • officers can do to help. the success or failure of our Society rests to a great degree on District Advisors are volunteers and receive no pay, no funds the Advisor's shoulders. The Scabbard and Blade advisor for travel, calls or mailing. They will, however, visit you when assists the company to communicate and helps solve problems. possible, so invite them to your functions if appropriate. Because of their proximity to academic institutions, the task of increasing the number of active companies falls to the DISTRICT VII Advisors. Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin Companies should be in constant communication with your No Advisor. Advisor. Let him know what you are doing, what the national DISTRICT VIII DISTRICT I Arkansas, Louisiana Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Sanford B. Halperin New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont Dept of Economics & Finance Captain David M. Iacono College of Business Administrator Army ROTC, 430 Parker St. Boston, MA 02115 Northeast Louisiana Univ. Monroe, LA 71209 (617) 437-2372 Dr. Halperin is a Professor of Insurance in the Department of Captain Iacono is the Scabbard and Blade Advisor for Economics and Finance at the Northeast Louisiana University Company H-11 , Northeastern University. He is an Assistant at Monroe. Professor of Military Science in the Army ROTC. DISTRICT IX Iowa, Missouri DISTRICT II Major Jerry W. Kahler Deleware, District of Columbia, Dept of the Navy, University of Missouri Maryland, New Jersey, New York Columbia, MO 65211 Captain Joseph P. Donnelly DISTRICT X Army ROTC Polytechnic Institute of New York 333 Joy Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota No Advisor (212) 643-2105 Captain Donnelly is newly assigned as an Assistant Professor DISTRICT XI of Military Science at the Polytechnic Institute of New York . Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas He serves as the advisor to the Scabbard and Blade unit. Jay Mitchell Office of the Governor DISTRICT III 212 State Capitol Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Pennsylvania, West Virginia Mr. Mitchell is a special assistant to the Governor of No Advisor Oklahoma. DISTRICT IV DISTRICT XII North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming Dr. Roy A. Morgan James H. Levan E.N.M.U. Box 2229 Portales, NM 88130 3911 Parsons Road Chevy Chase, MD 20015 (505) 356-6121 (301) 654-3522 Dr. Morgan has been a Scabbard and Blade member since Mr. LeVan is retired from the US Public Health Service and is 1943 . He retired from teaching at Eastern New Mexico presently an active consultant in marine sanitation matters. He University. is a past national officer of Scabbard and Blade. DISTRICT XIII DISTRICT V Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Washington, California Tennessee, Puerto Rico J.C. May Major Cecil Black 761 Dubanski Dr. San Jose, CA 95124 First ROTC Region Fort Bragg, NC 28307 (308) 224-1822 (919) 396-8908 Mr. May is a State Traffic Officer with the California Highway 1 Cecil Black is an Army aviator and presently serves with the Patrol. First ROTC Region at Ft Bragg. He is the Chief of the l Ad vertising and Public Affairs Division. DISTRICT XIV Arizona, Nevada, Parts of California James T. Wright DISTRICT VI 23202 Evalyn Ave. Torrence, CA 90505 Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio Michael L. Updike Lieutenant Patrick J. Ferral 6061 Venice Dr. union Lake, MI 48085 (Assistant Avisor) (313) 360-2412 (Evening Only) BOQ, Naval Training Center Mr. Updike is an attorney with the law firm of Davidson, San Diego, CA 92133 Gotshall, Kahl, Secrest, Wardle, Lynch and Clark. He is (714) 225-3549 currently serving in the Army Reserve as a property law LT Ferra! is assigned at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in officer in the 106th JAGC Detachment is Southfield, Michigan. San Diego. He is a 1977 graduate of Naval ROTC at Oregon He is a 1965 graduate from Michigan State University where State University. LT Ferra! is an infantry officer and is he attended ROTC . airborne qualified. Your Meet Executive Carol Officer Colbenson The National structure of Scabbard and Blade stretches from Coast to Coast and beyond. But for the crucial day to day company operations, the focus is on the National Headquarters at Stillwater, Oklahoma. The National Executive Officer to the keystone to our administration - his " right hand person" is Carol Colbenson, the Scabbard and Blade Secretary. Carol is a Colonel Robert Wilson Vincent (USAF Ret) Senior at Oklahoma State University and will graduate nex serves at the primary administrative offices for May with a degree in Microbiologhy. She hopes to continue her education with a 12-month internship in medical our Society. He is responsible for all of the technology after graduation. day-to-day Scabbard and Blade business to In addition to serving one year with the Scabbard and Blade, · include funds and membership matters. Ms Colbenson has worked for the Corps of Engineers and the The Scabbard and Blade headquarters and Army ROTC . executive offices are located in Stillwater, Carol is on duty with Scabbard and Blade ½ day, 5 days weekly, She is responsible for all correspondence, bills, Oklahoma, at Oklahoma State University. national forms, overseeing the insignia ordering process, Colonel Vincent is the focal point of company issues all certificates and maintains the Society's records. adminstration, reports and membership action. For company administrators, Carol is the single most Colonel Vincent was initiated into the Society important point of contact in the Society. She is more than an employee, Carol cares about the Society and the companies, in 1940 at Oklahoma State University. He had sh6 does all possible to keep you out of administrative and 30 years of military service before retirement financial trouble. in 1971. Colonel Vincent served in World War Carol can usually be reached by phone in the afternoon II, Korea and Vietnam. (sometimes varies depending on her class schedule) by calling 405-743-0200. You will always get an answer by writing to The Founding of National Headquarters: 205 Thatcher Hall Scabbard and Blade cl o Army ROTC Oklahoma State University The National Society of Scabbard and Blade Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078 .was founded at the University of Wisconsin during the school year 1904-05 by five senior officers in the cadet corps--Leo M. Cook, Albert W. Foster, Victor R. Griggs, Charles A. Taylor, and Harold K. Weld. One of. the main purposes behind the The Purpose and Ideals of establishment of thSociety was clearly stated Scabbard and Blade by Founder Foster in his letter of acceptance The primary purpose of Scabbard and Blade is to raise to an invitation to attend the Silver Anniver the standard of military education in American colleges sary Convention in Minneapolis. He stated in and universities; to ·unite in closer relationship their part: '' At the beginning of the organization at military departments; to encourage and foster the essential qualities of good and efficient officers; and to Wisconsin, the Military Department was not promote friendship and good fellowship among the cadet regarded by the student body in general with officers. The Society also disseminates knowledge of very much favor. In fact, some openly made military education to the students and people of the country. In general, they aquaint the people with our disparaging remarks about us. It was with the national defense needs. With the growth in size and idea of changing this attitude and likewise influence of the Society, students are •realizing that military service should be performed willingly, cheerful increasing the efficiency of the cadet corps that ly, and wholeheartedly. we wrote the ritual and perfected the company which is now 'A' of the first regiment. I feel certain our purpose has been accomplished.'' Book Review A Few Great Captains by DeWitt S. Copp, Doubleday, NY 1980 Reviewed by Dale 0. Smith, Maj. Gen. USAF (Ret) The story of the fight for American airpower is again brought to brilliant light in this thoroughly researched and humanly portrayed biography of A Few great Captains by De Witt S. Copp. But this is far more than biography. It is an illuminating history of the growth of airpower during the first third of the Twentieth century---a history that reveals the interpersonal relationships, the conflicting philosophies, the animosities, the loyalties and the convictions of a handful of airpower pioneers. This book leaves the reader wondering why these great pioneers of airpower---Benny Foulois, Hap Arnold, Frank Andrews, Tobey Spatz, Ira Eaker and others---continued their war against entrenched bureaucracy from every quarter: From the War Department General Staff, from the Navy, from the various Administrations, and even, occasionally, from their own Air Corps headquarters. What kind of faith and dedication led these flyers to continue the struggle against such odds after an almost endless series of defeats? These were great and able men who could have made fortunes in civilian life. Yet, they chose to remain with the colors at meager salaries and often demeaning assignments which would have discouragd the most ardent prophets. The author never attempts to explain this phenonmenon of loyalty to the cause in philosophical terms other than by inference as he describes the lives and decisions of these pioneers. Nevertheless, the message comes through loud and clear: They were intensely patriotic and feared for the safety of America. One thing these few great captains had in common was a wide and practical knowledge of military aviation. And because there were so few who possessed this special knowledge and experience, only those few held the vision of airpower becoming the key to survival in the next war. Nor did any of them share the naive conclusion that there would be no next war. These were professional students of warfare who didn't let their wishes for universal peace blind them to the inevitable conflicts arising among nations. The airpower pioneers of this book have been given a more human dimension than one finds in other biographies of these men. Their careers are not viewed so much from official records and 201 files as from the memories and correspondance of their wives and friends. This provides us with an intimate view of Uieir personalities--of their ambition, affections and frustrations. But knowing that they had feet of clay makes them appear greater than ever. A Few Great Captains is the first book published under the auspices of the Air Force Historical Foundation. Let us hope that more capable authors like DeWitt S.Copp will explore the treasure trove of airpower history and produce other great books. Only one of Copp's Great Captains survives today and although he was not the most famous, he probably had the keenest mind and the clearest preception of the cause. Moreover, he was the leader who built and fought the first U.S. strategic air fighting force---the 8th Air Force. A man of many talents, he has never sought the limelight, yet he probably had done more than any of his contemporaries to advance the understanding of airpower. This is Ira Eaker, and he continues to write and publish a syndicated column which is a masterpiece of clarity and common sense. What history is locked in the mind of Ira Eaker! And who could write it better? Dale 0. Smith Maj. Gen. USAF (Ret) Company I, 8th Regiment, Offers Assistance The following letter was recently sent to the National Commander from Company 1-8, Hampton Institute. The Officers and members of 1-8 are to be- congratulated for their devotion to Scabbard and Blade and for their interest in furthering the positive influence of our Society. I CO, 8th Regiment Scabbard & Blade Hampton Institute Hampton, VA 23668 Arthur Tate, Jr., National Commander 1st ROTC Region (ARMY) Fort Bragg, N.C. 28307 Dear Sir: The officers, members, and adviser of I Company, 8th Regiment, Scabbard & Blade Nat'l Honor Society have serveral activities planned for 1980-81 which will enhance our efforts to fulfill the objectives of Scabbard & Blade. It is our desire to attempt to establish a company at an institution that has a ROTC Program (for example, Old Dominion University or Norfolk State University, both are in Norfolk, Virginia). Thus, we would like any information and materials on how to activate a Scabbard & Blade unit. Please let us hear from you at your earliest convenience! Yours Truly, Airs G. Riley Captain, I Co. 8th Reg. Hampton Institute Benefits Of Scabbard and Blade District Advisors Needed Membership Three District Advisors are needed to fill out Traditions the national officer structure. Openings are Society members enjoy fratenal association with other available in the following geographic areas: recognized leaders in the cadet corps as well as recognition from many distinguished officers in all service who are also members of the Society. District III - Pensyvania, West Virginia Many field grade, general and flag rank officers are associate and active members and take an active interest District VII - Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin in Society activities offering assistance and advice on the local an national level. Service District X - Minnesota, North Dakota, Because Society members are leaders, they frequently South Dakota are asked to represent their parent institutions at official functions, ceremonies and athletic events. Scabbard and Scabbard and Blade alumni who live in the Blade companies have a record of service to the Corps, to their• institutions and to the community. Service vicinity of the District are qualified for projects range from blood bank drives to assistance to nomination as a District Advisor. The Advisor the underprivileged, all aimed at constructive contribu tions to the Nation. is crucial to the operation of your Society. Military Proficiency Society members endeavor to improve their military Companies and individuals are encouraged to skills through extra training activities, company-spon send in nominations for District Advisors to fill sored talks by officers on active duty and visits to the openings. To make a nomination, send the military bases. Small arms marksmanship is taught and drill teams compete against each other. individual's name, address and a short Social Activities statement of qualifications to the Scabbard and Society members benefit from their participation in Blade National Commander. social activities organized and conducted by companies on all campuses. Opportunities are many for social contacts with groups of students affiliated with ROTC LTC Arthur W. Tate u!lits. Development of poise in all situations is a benefit First ROTC Region not to be valued lightly. Fort Bragg, NC 28307 osenbaum Presents Award To White House Presidential Assistant Richard Reiman Recently, COL Ed Rosenbaum, Chairman, . · arional Advisory Council, the National Society of Scabbard and Blade, presented a certificate o appreciation to the Honorable Richard Reiman, Associate Assistant to Ann Wexler, Asst. to the President of the United States. 1r. Reiman' s services and contributions as a member of Scabbard and Blade's National dvisory Council were the basis for the presentation which took place in the Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House. Rifle & Pistol Match Rifle Match Winners Team Top Five Individuals Company B-9, Jacksonville State University James Martin Mary Koeckert, C-11 James Paris Joyce Laubenheimer, C-11 James Glenn James Glenn, B-9 Susan Word James Martin, B-9 Donald Owens James Paris, B-9 Pistol Match Winners Team Top Five Individuals Company B-9, Jacksonville State University James Paris James Martin, B-9 James Glenn James Glenn, B-9 Galzerano Theodor James Paris, B-9 James Martin Jeffrey Lang, G-17 Donald Owens Donald Owens, B-9 The National Society of Scabbard and Blade Preamble To The Constitution Believing that military service is an obligation of citizenship, and that the greater opportunit ies afforded college men for the study of military science place upon them certain responsibilities as citizens. We Cadet Officers in various Universities and Colleges conferring baccalaureate degrees, do form this Society and adopt this Constitution in ordet; to unite in closer relationship the military departments of American universities and Colleges; to pre serve and develop the essential qualities of good and efficient officers; to prepare ourselv es as educated men to take a more active part and to have a greater influence in the military affairs of the communities in which we may reside and above all to spread intelligent information concerning the military require ments of our country. The Scabbard and Blade Journal Volume 58, Number 4 September 1977 Vol ume LVIII - Se ptember 1977 -Number 4 MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL COMMANDER As the academic year commences, I believe a reminder about initiation practices is in - The order. About one year ago, a cadet in the ROTC program at St. John's University was stabbed to death. Make sure that every Scabbard and Blade Suabbard and Blade company notifies its PMS of al/ activities. Th is is in accordance with newly revised AR 145-1. Your society condemns hazing in all forms. Any reports of hazing will be investigated by the National Journal Headquarters and dealt with under the disciplinary On the cover sections of the Scabbard and Blade constitution. Richard A. Rei ma n, member of the White House Public The summer season has been a busy one Liaison staff met with representatives of Scabbard and for your National Commander. On July 26 Deputy Blade in the Vice- President's conference room of t he old National Commander Jones, District Advisor Joe Executive Office bui lding. . Baker, representatives of our Outstanding Company With Reima n in the accompanying ph oto, a portion of the Year (East Tennessee State University) and of which is shown on the cove r are: left to right, Brig. I visited the White House at which time we met General Theodore C . Ma taxi s, Cadet C aptain J ose ph with the president's associate director of Public Ba ker, Jr., C adet Lt. Col. , Timothy R. Shaver, Captain Liaison, Richard Reiman. He asked that the Society Kenneth C. Latta, Rei man , Colonel Edward W. Rosen undertake " Energy Conservation" as a national baum, and Fred I. Jones. project. Your national officers have endorsed this request. At the national convention of the Reserve Officers Association of the U.S., in Seattle, a floor resolution was passed, directing that ROA's executive committee to hold discussions with Scabbard and Blade to explore merger possibilities. These talks will be pursued prior to ou r biennial convention. Our convention is expected to be held in the Washington area, February 1978, at the same time as the ROA's midwinter convention. CONTENTS We are once again indebted to the U.S. A cradle of conflict Dr. Carpenter examines t,he no man 's lan d be Strategic Institute for permission to rep ri nt an tween the Soviets and C hina, a re mote area article from their publication. In th is issue you will t hat may have extreme importance to the find Professor Cli fton C. Western powers ______page I Carpenter's arti cle, The Inner Asian Frontier: Military Un iforms in America A Cradle of Conflict. A century of change has produced as many re Professor Carpenter is on fine ments in uniform as it has hard ware page 8 the facu lty at East Scabbard and Blade loses two outstand ing members Tennessee State Dr. Willia m M. Le pl ey and Dr. Edward Steidle, University. both of Penn sylvan ia State Uni versity con tributed heavi ly to the knowledge of S&B mem- bers ------· ···············-- ··------Page I I Colonel Edward W. 1976-1977 's Most Outstanding Company Rosenbaum M-1 I, East Tennessee State Uni versity is the USAFR acknowledged leadi ng company in the nation. Massach usetts and O klahoma supply the run National Commander, ners- up ------·------· ---· ------Page 12 Scabbard and Blade Colone l Halperin honored The Oak leaf clusfo r is awarded District Vll l's advisor ----- ·------~------page 12 Special cha ll enge to a ll Scabbard and Bla de members Official organ of the National Society, Scabbard and Blade Journal is pub lished tour times a year in September, November, February and April, by the The office of the President of the United States National Society of Scabbard and Blade. Max Rodgers and Aletha Guzman, asks S&B to meet an unusual requ ire ment co-editors. Second class postage paid at Stillwa ter, 0 lahom.a 74074 . Sub scription price is $3.00 per ye ar. Lile subscrip tions, $30. Address all cor inside back cover respondence to Post Office Box 1021 , Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074. The I · · · of steppe and desert ortheast toward the e temperature ranges e su grees below in the . Its five million people-in 3 n square mile strip eJ~l~t{ofN avfr~gg_ibout ti e people p r square mile. PE O PL E' S REPUBLIC OF CHINA 0 400 800 on Scale of Mdes By Clifton C. Carpenter IN BRIEF The two great Asi,an land powers, China and the USSR, are now contending for control of THE AUTHOR: Clifton C. Carpenter, a the central Asian "heartland," the pivot of world affairs. The surrender of this area to a professor at East Tennessee State Univer single Asian power could have ominous consequences for all sea powers by denying the'!1 sity, conducts courses in Military Geo access to the largest natural resource base in the world. China, by virtue of her geographic graphy and Geopolitics. He received his location, is in the way of Russian expansionist policy and has been forced to come down B.A. degree in political science from the with firmness on the side of the seapower nations. A Chinese drive into the Inner Asian Un iversity of Kentucky and completed zone is the only logical course for them and it is almost inevitable. It will be only a matter Master's and Doctoral work in geography of time before the USSR is faced with the 'alternatives of confronting China militarily or at the Universities of Kentucky and Ten making concessions permitting China to move along her own prescribed course. A more nessee. favorable geographic position allows the Soviet Union to choose the alternative of war or This article appears through the peace, a choice that nature has not bestowed upon the Chinese. courtesy of the United States Strategic Institute, and is reprinted from the Winter 1977 Review by permission from In that fateful span of years between control of the world would be as Major General George J. Keegan, Jr. the turn of the century and the end sured to any nation through its con (USAF Ret.}. of World War I, Sir Halford J. Mac trol of central Asia. kinder spawned his geopolitical Although the Mackinder Thesis concept of the Asiatic "heartland," and the Tanaka Memorial had their which he grandly proclaimed to be origins on opposite sides of the the coming "geographical pivot of earth, it is interesting to observe History.'' 1 that their proponents were inhabit On July 25, 1927 the "Tanaka ants of insular seapower nations, Memorial," echoing the thoughts of flanking both sides of the Eurasian Mackinder, was announced to the landmass. Further, both theories world. As a memorial to the Em were born . within the same time peror of Japan, it carried the author frame that saw the rapid rise of the ity of Japanese national policy. 2 "world power" concept. Finally, Like Mackinder, Baron Tanaka be both theories were designed be lieved that in some general way the cause of a deep concern over the SEPTEMBER 1977 THE JOURNAL Cradle of conflict, continued possible future control of central tinental power, and the geographic Asia by an Asian land power and reality of her new position caused because of the adverse conse her to attempt sp:1tial and cultural quences that would accrue to their expansion to the limits of the con respective nations. tinental landmass, especially east The degree of influence exerted ward. This requires a new premise: by these doctrines on Asian powers a premise of superposition. Inter is uncertain. A direct cause and continental equilibrium was re effect relationship is difficult to placed by a strategic concept re prove. It is certain, however, that quiring the superposition of one Russian foreign policy had been superpower over the other. Con evolving· along these lines of tainment of the Soviet Union was thought for more than a century be possible only by threats emanating fore the pronunciation of the Ta from the defense of the maritime naka Memorial, and recent Chinese frontiers centered in the supreme responses to Soviet policy merely sea power-a newly won position confirm the oredictions of these by the United States. The defensive doctrines. The· dread confrontation, strategy of a maritime power in so long awaited, has become a real evitably leads to the establishment ity, and two Asian powers, the anti of its outer strategic limits on the thesis of the British and Japanese periphery of an aggressive con sea powers, are now contending for tinental state. ' This strategic con the central Asian "heartland," the cept implicitly carries an inevitable pivot of world affairs. The surrender and permanent danger. of this area to a single Asian power The main thrust of this analvsis is could have ominous consequences to determine and characterize the geographic nature of the Sino Soviet conf!ict, and most of the defi nitional and interpretative remarks "Neither side (China nor Russia) feels comfortable with the contained in it are directed to that existing power vacuum. Each tor his own security seeks to fill end. B1Jt , basic to all such remarks, it ... both sides will consider it not only wise, but a military one all-pervasive and omnipresent necessity (to) extend ... their mobile defense forces to the fact looms larqe and should lie at the foundation of all our thinkina on fart her side of the desert ... " this Inner Asian problem: China, by virtue of its geograohic location, ac cidentally qot in the way of the So to all sea powers by denying them viet expansionist policy and has access to the largest natural re been forced to come down with source base in the world. firmness on the side of the sea At the outset, it needs to be said oower nations. In all reality , there that no one knows where the casus was little else China could do. be/Ii may evolve; for any major con The Russian expansionist policy frontation, several such possibilities has been in force for some three may exist. But we do know some hundred years, and has become a general and highly dependable out part of the Russian cultural and poli lines of world affairs. It is generally tical tradition, so vivid in their accepted that the destruction of memories that it may not be easily Germany and Japan merely re turned aside. The capacity to re placed some old troubles with some member is one of man 's richest new problems, and that World War blessings and the Russians appear II res·ulted in a bioolar structure that to have long memories. But when established, in a· very firm manner, the Russians remember their past the land power/ seap·ower arrange periods of greatness and their his ment of world power politics. Fur toric mission in Eastern Asia, the re ther, the logically hoped-for inter sults can be disastrous. Whether continental equilibrium that should the defensive maritime frontiers have come about did not arrive, be eventually come to rest on the Paci cause the logic, we now realize, fic littoral or along the Inner Asian was based on a false premise. In frontier will depend, in the final act, tercontinental eauilibrium was an il- on the military oower and the politi lusion. · cal attitude of the Chinese people The Soviet Union emerged from and on their acceptance of geogra World War II as the supreme con- phic reality. THE JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 1977 Geographic Characteristics mately 3,000 feet. This central gols, especially those who live in the In geographic terms, the Inner Asiatic area has some of the eastern portion of the Inner Asian Asian frontier is a broad land of greatest climatic extremes in the deserts. They compose the major steppe and desert, sweeping from world, resulting from its vast size ethnic group of the population even the northeast generally southwest and its distance from the moderat though there are people of different for some three thousand miles.' It ing influences of the ocean. racial qualities inhabiting the same varies in width from two hundred to The contrast between the short, landscape. Some of the people who four hundred miles, with its broadest hot summer and the eight months of live here have fixed habitations dimension in the Gobi Desert. Be winter is striking. The dryness of the largely leading an oasis type of life. cause of the barren and desolate air over the desert allows the un Many, however, are nomadic, and nature of the reqion it has served as filtered sun's heat to penetrate to move constantly from place to place a historical barr(er to social and cul the surface, and in summer the bare in order to take advantage of the tural contact between the Slavic earth becomes very hot. Rock sur meager supply of grassland neces civilization to the northwest and the faces exposed to the sun may ex sary to support their flocks. Oriental to the southeast. ceed 150 degrees Fahrenheit during Food is of the simple sort. Little In Mongolia and in Sinkiang, there the middle of the day. During the or no cultivation is carried on bv the are one million square miles where winter this transparent atmosphere tropical nomads. The chief food is the annual rainfall averages less permits radi?tion to cool the earth derived from animals and consists than fifteen inches. In this waste, all excessively so that the winter be of milk, cheese and mutton. of life struggles incessantly and only comes very cold with temperatures This area has become a point of those plants or animals survive down to minus 40 degrees Fahren contention between two gre·at pow which can adjust themselves to this heit. At all seasons the winds blow ers and both have historical claims meager resource of rainfall. Around strongly and lift clouds of dust and of long standing. On the north the the margins of this region the rain silt into the air. Russians have, for a long time, been fall is sufficient for sparse growth of The rainfall of the central Asiatic interested in this area and have drought resistant grasses, but in the steppes and deserts usually comes moved gradually to the southeast, true desert, vegetation is almost as a qeneral drizzle, seldom in con encroaching upon a culture that is absent. These marginal areas are ventional cloudbursts which charac basically and historically Oriental. the only parts of the region which terize subtropical deserts. The win- Since the beginning of historical are of economic importance. The central zone of the true desert is a vast rolling plateau which is gen erally known in its e::istern extension as the Gobi . Further west, the "The security of the (Soviet) Trans-Siberian railroad (dictates) greater part of Mongolia consists of that the deserts to the south must also be under Soviet control flat, featureless olains covered with ... This, of course, the Chinese could never permit." a thin veneer of sand and pebbles. The ancient underlyinq formations have been so perfectli leveled that automobile travel is oossible in any direction without diffi°cultv. Here and ters are dry, and the snow forms times, the Chinese have been push there me areas of younger settle only a thin cover except where it ing into the northwest, and have ments scoured out by the wind to drifts into depressions and behind basically formed a sedentary type of form broad shallow basins. Moun projecting rocks. Throughout the culture wherever they went. Al tains and badland topography are whole region the rainfall is subject though the Chinese have never been an exception . In olaces there are to variations from year to ye;1r, and able to establish oermanent control, wide tracks of shiftinq dunes. These from place to placa. Basins may b 1::, they have, so they say, an indisput dunes do not ::issurrie the imoort filled with small transient lakes able historical claim. ance in Monqolia ,, ·hich thev do in which remain a few weeks or The Chinese have been a farming Sinkianq and' the areas farther west, months, and then may not be filled people who have developed a policy but they oresent. nevertheless, a again for years. The few streams of intensely cultivating the soil. The oroblem for the traveler. In some which come down from the moun drive to the northwest has been areas sharp mount;:iir,s frnme the tains soon dry up or disappear in largely due to the overpopulation of mid-world desert belt. In oth8r areas the sand. There are almost no de the early centers of Chinese culture. there is a qradual chanqe from the pendable sources of water and Moving northwestward through the marqinal steppes to the sub-humid, springs are few and unreliable. Laos area, they reached the head hilly country. The undulating pla Water is normally obtained from waters of the Yellow River ap teau descends abruptly to the sur wells which range from a few feet in proaching the southeastern side of roundin~ lowlands. depth in the lower deoressions to a the great Asian steppe and desert. Climatic conditions on almost all hundred feet or more on the level The winds and rain from the mon sides of the central Asiatic steppes plains. soon decrease rapidly as they ap and deserts result from surroundinq proach the northwest, and they pro mountains which effectively block Cultural Characteristics vide limits to areas suitable for agri the moist oceanic winds. The aver The total population of the region culture. The Chinese were able to age elevation of the plateau-basin is about five million, of whom more move and to settle themselves on is approximately 4,000 feet, de than three million live in Sinkiang. the land to a point where agriculture creasing in the center to approxi- Most are generally known as Mon- Please turn the page SEPTEMBER 1977 THE JOURNAL 3 Cradle of conflict, continued became no longer possible because the basic differences between Rus of the lack of rainfall. Beyond this sian nomadism and the Chinese in point they turned to the nomadic tensive sedentary way of life con manner of living because it became fronted each other across the geo more profitable than marginal farm graphical barrier. ing. The Chinese boundary is usually determined at this point Strategic Considerations where sedentary agriculture be comes marginal and where mobile, The terrain characteristics of the nomadic agriculture becomes profit Inner Asian area made it especially able.5 suitable for mechanized warfare. The Russian culture expanded From this point of view it is similar into this area partly due to the na to a void, and control is based upon ture of the government in Russia mobile units employing rapidly ex rather than the result of over ecuted thrusts and counterthrusts rather than static positional type population. Living was difficult; 7 strong social control was exerted lines. Defense on either side of this over the people. Many escaped and, area must employ th is method of having done so, found a new life in combat not only because it is suit this mobile steppe culture in the able but mostly because it is neces southeast, moving always in the di sary, as definite boundaries in the rection of China.'; Thus, they had desert areas are difficult to estab bargaining power: they were no lish. longer subjected to the Tsar, be Neither side feels comfortable cause the Tsars were incapable of with the existing power vacuum. bringing them under control. Each for his own security seeks to fill it. Since fixed boundary lines cannot be determined and- main tained in the conventional manner, "China occupies 3,769,000 square miles on which are based both sides will consider it not only wise but a militarv necessity that approximately 700,000,000 people. This fact alone is enough to they extend the influence of their cause any government on earth to give pause ... before acting mobile defense forces to the far aggressively toward China ..." thest side of the desert, thereby creating a power void so dynamic in nature that it canont long remain unfilled in the oresence of so much The people of the desert became naked force. · largely associated with the Slavic Soviet cultural, economic, and eastward movement even though military activities in the area of the they may have had other racial and Pacific facing Alaska are connected ethnic origins. There developed an to the center of Soviet power west association of interest on the part of of the Urals by a 6,000-mile trans the nomadic Oriental with the Slavic portation system which requires culture. And there developed as a control of this desert zone. The result certain types of tribal control security of the Trans-Siberian Rail unknown to the Chinese. It was road is vital to the Soviet Union and through this association of interest as it largely parallels the northern that the Russians were able to ex edge of this wasteland, the deserts tend their influence almost to the to the south must also be under So Great Wall of China itself, and viet control in order to provide ade gradually thereby to incorporate the quate security for the life line to areas within the modern Soviet the east. This, of course, the Chi state. nese could never permit. Soviet de Until the recent past, however, fense measures would intensify the barren wastes and vast empti Chinese historical claims to sov ness of the region restricted human ereignty and national pride. activities across it, and the region This vital link between Moscow functioned as a non-effective na and its eastern defense command tional territory for any government must be defended and secured at in Asia. It had a de facto accept all cost. This is one place where the ability by both sides as a cultural no Soviet high command is probably man's land. There was nonetheless aware of the necessity of a maxi the potential for serious conflict, as mum effort being required of them 4 THE JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 1977 more than at any other point on significant when, relative to each the case of the Chinese. Tibet and their peripheral defense. This in oiner, the aIIen natures of the two some tribes in Sinkiang which turn would require the establishment states are considered. amount to only .08 per cent of the of air and missile bases along the Chinese people, are controlled by frontier not only to function as sup The Chinese Position political tJersuasion , as compared to port for forces in the Ee.st facing the The People's Republic of China approximately 40 per cent of the Alaskan defense command-an is the only large Communist state people of the USSR who were sub area of diminishing interest to the not influenced from Moscow. Pe ject to conquest within the last fifty Soviet Union-but for border secur king is an equal among equals, and years. These percentages are siqni ity as well .' As far as the climate and is most likely to remain so. China ficant. terrain are concerned. the desert owes this privileged position to a Natural isolation has kept China and steppe areas are ideal for this number of factors of whch nation out of touch with much of the world purpose. Also. the Soviet life line to ally controlled space is the most through much of its history. There the Pacific frontier is largely re obvious. China occupies 3,769 ,000 are geographic barriers on all sides stricted to this area because the square miles on which are based ap which prohibited social and com permafrost zone to the north qreatlv proximately 700,000,000 people. mercial intercourse u nti I recently limits activities of this nature. The This fact alone is enough to cause with the advancing nations of the presence of Soviet forces and sup any government on earth to give world. The Chinese are essentially ply bases strunq out alona this area pause and consider well the con a continental rather than a maritime of doubtful sovereiqnty cannot pos sequences before acting aggres people. Only recently have they ex sibly be pleasing -to the Chinese sively toward China either politically perienced invasions from across the government for reasons of security or militarily. seas. Thus, they were able to inte and national integrity. As happened in the war with grate their various ethnic groups to Japan, China is in a position to sell some extent and create a feeling of Dynamics of a Middle Position space to gain time and, more im unity which is basically Chinese. The major points of contention portanly, she is in a position to The historical heritaqe of Chinc1 is between these two Asiatic states make personal sacrifices in order to strong and not likely to be broken are developing in two areas of in gain an objective that the USSR temporarily subjected, oerhaos, but terest. The first is soace. Verv likely could never consider. This is not never destroyed. There can be little this is becoming th·e more dynamic of the two. The other, of course, is control of the population inhabiting this vast area. Space becomes important when " ... these two great powers will be moving on a collision one views the area in terms of mili tary considerations. Soviet strategy course that is, geographically speaking, inevitable." is concerned here because their Far Eastern military policy is largely de pendent upon unquestioned control of the total area of middle Asia. With only five million oeople in the lost on the Soviet government. doubt that the rulers in the Kremlin area, the averaqe is about five peo Space plus numbers is a weapon in have viewed this colossus, which ple to each square mile. Like most the hands of the Chinese that can they have helped create, and are people so situated, the peoples of not be matched by any other world deeply concerned. If one reads the this Inner Asian area occuov a posi power. There exists great diversity facts of geography with care, indi tion that gives them an exaggerated in the people of China, but again, as cations of things to come can be ob importance far beyond what their in the war with Japan, this does not served which portray a future for the numbers could ordinarilv demand. seem to be a factor of disunity. Al Soviet Union more ominous than They occupy the middle oosition be most without exception the threat anything previously forecasted . tween the two great and contending ened population rallied and dis powers. They have the freedom of played a uniform effort, feeble choice, and both states are fully though it was, that had been here Geopolitical Implications aware of that fact. A small group of tofore considered impossible. Even From the standpoint of such ele people largely Orientc1I in racial and so the diversity existing here does ments as space, location of area ethnic structure on the one hand. not exist to the extent that it does in concerned, proximity of each na having developed an association of the USSR having more than 108 dis tional core to the area of contention, interest with the Slavic steppe cul tinct nationalities, depending on natural resources, size of population ture from the west on the other, they how far one wishes to go in splitting and the culturally evolved attitudes are in a position to develop strong ethnic groups. More significant than of the peasantry, China holds a sympathies with either side and this this is the fact that many of these superior strategic position relative 1 places them in a strong bargaining qroups are not Slave at all but to the Inner Asian border zone. " position. Neither state can afford to Oriental as well as Turkish and This is extremely significant, for it see these people form an alliance Caucasian. '· Many of these groups, appears that China has no plan to with the other. It would mean a di including some of the Slavs them depend on nuclear arms for national sastrous loss of border secu ritv to selves, are held in the union of So defense, except in the broadest pos the state losing sovereignty over viet stcJtes by persuasion of one type sible terms. In any event, the em- them. This becomes increasingly or another. This is not necessarily Please turn the page SEPTEMBER 1977 THE JOURNAL 5 Cradle of conflict, continued ployment of such power would be Far Eastern Policy that was to con directed toward the industrial cen tinue, without much modification, for ters, core areas and very select tar the next three hundred years. gets. It is unlikely that Mongolia The Far Eastern Policy needed and the frontier areas in general suitable military support if the key would be the recipient of nuclear positions being established along attention. It is simply not feasible to the river were to be held. In order employ large amounts of nuclear to maintain these forces, food and energy along the Inner Asian fron especially grain would have to be tier, because strategic nuclear tar 11 hauled some 5,000 mi les or more gets do not abound in this area. It from the area west of the Urals. should be observed that equally de Therefore, local grain-producing structive weapons exist: poisons, lands along the Amur of more than bacteriological and radioactive average yield potential became the clouds. In any general nuclear ex key to the success of their policy. change, Mongolia would probably The establishment of some essential not be subjected to nuclear devasta factories based on local resources, tion. Yet, in such a conflict, Mon augmenting agriculture, brought golia would become the coveted some balance to the total industrial strategic jewel over which the two complex. Even though all this was major powers would contend. extremely helpful, the umbilical cord In tlie Soviet-Asian policy, Mon to Russia still could not be broken golia occupies a pivotal role. The and the Trans-Siberian Railroad was Trans-Baikal and the Trans-Siberian eventually constructed. It was to be Railroads are both buffered from the come the indispensable link to all south and southeast by the vast the area east of the Yoklonovy Mountains. For three centuries, the Russians have been trying to maintain their "In any general nuclear exchange, Mongolia would probably Far Eastern Policy. Sometimes they not be subjected to nuclear devastation. Yet, in such a conflict, have experienced serious reverses, Mongolia would become the coveted strategic jewel over which but they are still there. During all the two major powers would contend." this time, the Russians have learned one thing well, the importance of the Trans-Siberian Railroad. Without its efficient functioning, there would dimensions of the desert and steppe not be a Russian Far Eastern Policy. lands of this Soviet satellite. In ad This double-tracked line of con dition to its shielding character, tinuous resupply, reaching west Mongolia serves as a maneuver ward into the Russian heartland, has zone for the mobile forces neces assured the continuance of their ex sary to make the buffer effective. pansion program. The significance of the Trans This brings the problem back to Siberian Railroad is closely related Mongolia. For some 2,000 miles, to the history of the east-flowing from Irkutsk to Khabarovsk, the rail Amur River system. From a humble road skirts the southern edge of the start in 1650 when the Rusisans Siberian Permafrost Zone. By ne established a claim to the Amur cessity, this places the line of track area, they projected themselves along the northern fringe of the stage by stage into the whole of the Inner Asian zone of steppes and Amur Valley and its tributaries, deserts. For approximately 800 which, taken together, constitutes miles, the track is less than 150 one of the larger river systems of miles from the northern boundary of the earth. This gave Russia an an Mongolia. In an age of modern war, chorhold on the Pacific littoral and, this was much too close for ade equally important, secured for Rus quate security and the deficiency sia's future use some of the best was corrected by incorporating the grain-producing lands north of Mongolian buffer into the Soviet China proper. These two achieve Union. This allowed the Russians to ments, along with a line of com feel secure, but created something munications back to the Ural Moun of a national security problem for tains, were to provide the foundation China. for the development of a Russian The pride with which the Chinese 6 THE JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 1977 hold themselves would never permit Along v,., ith General Chiang came Nationalistic Expression them to become subservient to any the airplane, and in it the principles This new power of China is more foreign power, nor would they per of the Kuomintang found a vehicle than communism. One might say mit the northwest border lands and of expression, not only that a new that communism is merely another their people, which they lay claim to political philosophy found its coun event in the pages of Chinese his by virtue of race, culture, and his terpart in a valuable new machine of tory which will , as do all alien cul tory, to pass permanently to a the future but also that with this new tures and ideologies that come in foreign power without protest. This machine the rugged and forbidden contact with China, be absorbed or is especially true now that they are terrain of China could at last be discarded as is most appropriate beginning to feel their newfound mastered and as a result a more and convenient. Communism, like vigor and strength through their re efficient and more centralized con the Japanese invasion, will serve cently achieved unity and tech trol could be established. Sectional only as another event responsible nology. They are in a position now ism began to lose its influence, and for calling attention to themselves to protest vigorously and are feeling on a larger scale even regionalism and to their potential greatness: that it necessary to do so in order to was weakened as the people began of a dominant power in Asia. satisfy Chinese national honor as to look less to the local war lords well as for national security reasons. and more to the central govern The geographic basis for Chinese On the other hand, the Soviet Union ment. In the process there de nationalism or the lack of it had can never permit the Chinese to veloped a feeling of unity, of loyalty been, until recently, a series of contest their national power. Due to to the new government, and a desire large river valleys. No central nu reasons beyond their power to con to be identified with China and the cleus as a source of power existed. trol, there seems to be very little Chinese people. With each year that It would appear now that the age of choice for these two oowers but to passed the influence of nationalism advanced technology has overtaken move ever wider apart. Therefore, and technology was slowly but China and has given it more modern each power will strive to create a surely increasing. These new trends transport; all China is being con political climate at home on which were not generally obvious before verted into a nucleus from which all to base a foreign policy that will the full force of the Japanese in economic and military power thrusts best serve its own ends. Since na vasion was upon the people of the toward the periphery will originate. tional military policy in the twentieth coastal areas, but they were appar This is possible, now that all the century is inseparable from foreign ent to the thoughtful observer. major valleys and delta regions are policy, these two great powers will be moving on a collision course that is, geographically speaking, inevit able. 12 "If one reads the facts of geography with care, indications of The Inner Asian collision area is in itself a cause of instability. Hatred things to come can be observed which portray a future for the between peoples does not constitute Soviet Union more ominous than anything previously forecast." a basis for collision, but collision anywhere on earth usually forms the basis for hatred. The war with Japan served more rapidly being organized through a The Widening Gap than anything else to bring the peo modern transportation system. How The twentieth century witnessed ple of China together. For the first ever, much of this is still in the an unusual event in China. A profes time they worked together and future. sional military man became a na fought together as a nation and with Southeast Asia offers few possi tional hero and organized a na united effort. The Japanese had bilities as room for expansion of tional political party known as the hardly been disarmed before t he people and, as China dominates "Kuomintang." From a practical Chinese dragon began to lift its much of the trade in this area, it is point of view, modern China dates head and look, not to Japan as its unlikely that little more than casual from the founding of the Kuomin mortal enemy, but toward the north interest will be shown the small and tang. Although the Kuomintang had west, and was soon to challenge its dependent countries in Southeast 1 actually had its date of origin fixed masters in Moscow. Asia. The Pacific Ocean is a limiting a few years earlier, it was not until The rise of China was viewed at factor to the east; as the principal • 1927 that General Chiang Kai-shek first with pleasure in Moscow, but Chinese interest is largely continen- -' withdrew from the general move from all indications, at a very early tal rather than maritime, little in ment, founded by Dr. Sun Vat-sen, date the Sovet government became terest is likely to be concentrated in and with a portion of the member alarmed at the possible threat to this direction. The real opportunities ship founded a new party composed their eastern security zone along the most likely to be exploited are to the mostly of nationalists. Inner Asian frontierY It was in north and northwest of China proper General Chiang became, in the creasingly obvious that the child of and the Chinese are being forced to course of the next few years, along Soviet communism would soon be turn to this area for several reasons. with the Kuomintang, th·e de jure as demanding the place of an equal First, the vast land areas in this di well as the de facto government of partner in the struggle for world rection can, with proper develop China, and to some extent estab conquest, and that material gains as ment, support some of the ex lished a unified and orderly control well as the glory would have to be ploding population of the Chinese over most of the Chinese people. shared with Mao Tse-tung in Peking. Please turn to page 10 SEPTEMBER 1977 THE JOURNAL 7 • Officer First Sergeant Trumpeter 8 THE JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 1977 Military Uniforms in America Dress Uniforms -- 4th U.S. Artillery 1872 - 1881 While dismounted artillerymen from the helmet,' as was the case either their own version of the donned new finery after 1872, dis for officers' models. model 1840 or the new 1872 light tinctive uniform for light (mounted) In actuality, the " brass" pur artillery model.'; artillery also came into being. The chased similar helmets except that This garb continued in use until coats for both elements were essen their bands and cords were of gold. 1881 , although minor changes ap tially of the same pattern, save for Additionally, all the trim was gilt; the peared in the cut of enlisted coats th e fact that the coats of horse sol eagle plate bore the regimental just a few years after their adop diers had shorter tails, displayed a numeral and the overall quality was tion.1 Furthermore, complaints over different flashing on the rear featur usually better. Also, some nonregu the helmet caused many proposals ing four rather than six buttons, and lation variations crept in, causing an for a new pattern. None appeared, the bottom edge was piped in facing undesirable lack of uniformity. however, until 1881. Finally, officers material presumably to retard The double-breasted frock coat dropped the gold trim from their cuff saddle wear. with nine large eagle "A" buttons in almost two years before the new Trumpeters employed the same each row, served for field grade 1881 regulations as prescribed in mounted coat, but added the tradi personnel. In turn, three double General Order No. 76 of 23 July tional " herringbone" on the chest. stripes of gold braid . adorned each 1879. On special occasions they joined cuff, terminating in small buttons of Art: David Rickman the band at the Presidio of San the same design. This trim varied Francisco, headquarters of the 4th from wearer to wearer prompting Text: J. Phillip Lange/lier Artillery Regiment in the mid-1870s, very specific requirements to be Edward Green rather than serving in the ranks of published in the Annual Report of their unit. the Secretary of War for 1876. Also, Trousers bore the same leg field grade officers received a stripes as prescribed for heavy com similar dress belt to those of com ' Revised United States Army Regulations of 1861 (Wa shington: Government Printing Office, 1863), p . panies; these replaced the old one pany grade, the difference being the 465 provides details on the pre 1872 trousers and and a half-inch width for sergeants, gold lace body was one broad stripes. 'Jacques Noel : Jacobsen, Jr., Ed ., Regulations and and quarter inch welts for officers. stripe, instead of the interv-'oven pat Notes for the Uniform of the Un ited Sta:es , 1872 Corporals retained the half-inch tern with scarlet silk horizontal (Staten Island, New York: Manor Publ ishing Com pany, 1972), p. 8. stripe, while privates and trumpeters lines. 3Edgar M. Howell , United States Army Headgear, had none at all. All received light Shoulder-knots, sometimes re 1855-1902 : Catalog o/ the Un ited Sta tes Un iforms in the Collections of the Smithsonian Institution, II blue, reinforced trousers,2 once ferred to as " Russian Knots, " indi (Washington: Smithsonian lnsti:ution Press , 1976), p. again the extra material being cated rank for full dress, while 44. ' Gordon Campbell , Brass Sp ikes and Horsehai r added to offset the wear and tear of shoulderstraps substituted for un Plumes : A Study of U.S. Army Dress Helmets 1872- mounted service. 1903 (Tucson : Arizona Pioneer Historical Soci ety , dress if desired." White gloves or Museum Monograph No. IV, 1966). p. 15. The most distinctive feature for gauntlets provided another option ' General Orders No. 67 , June 25, 1873. these " redlegs" was their new dress for the mounted officer. T.he rank "Harold L. Peterson, The American Sword, 1775- 1945 (New Hope, Pennsylvan ia: Robert Halter, 1954), helmets with red horsetail plumes, and file only received white " Berlin" pp. 118-1 21 g ives fur:her details on mounted artillery bands and cords. Some questions gloves. officers' sabers from 1840 to 1902. 7See both General Order No. 264 , December 27 , arose over the latter, the troops Hanging from a surplus Civil War 1875 and the Annual Report of the Secretary ot War, sometimes rigging their cords to a saber belt, or after the mid-1870s 1876, pp, 204-205. button on the chest, rather than the from the new pattern saber belt, was left shoulder tab. 3 Likewise, other in the model 1840 light artillery saber dividuals altered their one-piece for enlisted men. On the other cords to make them detachable hand, mounted officers carried SEPTEMBER 1977 THE JOURNAL 9 Cradle of conflict, concluded nation, as well as supply possible own prescribed course, suitable to be taken, a definite move would new sources of raw material to its her own peculiar situation, and make have been made toward dividing the expanding industries. Second, this the necessary concessions in power Communist world into two spheres is the natural land route from politics whenever and wherever a of influence, centered around Mos Europe to the prized Oriental mar collision course is reached. It is an cow and Peking for leadership, a kets and also serves as an outlet for open question which course the process which now appears to be Chinese produce. Especially this is USSR will take. The prospect of a under way. Whether two Communist true with the Chinese, due to their war with Communist China, with all worlds could coexist would, of own political restrictions which, to a that such a war would imply, would course, be a matter of speculation, large extent, deny them access to certainly be a situation which the but it would be doubtful. It would world markets. Third, Chinese con Sovet Union would avoid if at all seem probable that should China trol of these routes would add to possible, leaving, therefore, the sec become dominant, the USSR would their feeling of national security and ond course open to them as the only likely be downgraded as a national could assure an open approach to possible practical choice, but not power with little choice to follow markets in this direction. Finally, one to be expected as being in the any other course. Acceptance by China wishes to secure once and normal course of things. the USSR would be necessary for for all her traditional claim to both The course of the impending con survival, if indeed survival could be land and people now under alien flict will be decided by the Soviet achieved without engaging in a des Soviet control. government, for the choice of al perate and completely disastrous ternatives is placed in their hands. war. °The Future in Perspective The important question before them The geographic foundations of From the nucleus of China is how much they are willing to pay the Chinese nation-state are more proper, a drive into the Inner Asian to maintain the status quo. The price restricting than those supporting the zone of conflict employing modern would be extremely high, the sacri Soviet Union. The corridor along techniques is not only possible but fice in blood and natural resources which the Chinese foreign policy is almost inevitable. It is the only logi- required of them would be greater channeled is straight and narrow. There are very few passageways that lead from it offering alternative directions. For China, the geogra phic frame in which she is tightly " ... to maintain the status quo (would require a) sacrifice in braced points north 1r estward and blood and natural resources ... greater than the Soviet state the course of empire moves un would be able to make and yet survive as a sovereign power." swervingly in that direction. The Russian pathway, leading over open plains, allows freedom of a magni tude unknown to the Chinese. Geo graphic realities, on which sound cal course at the present time. In than the Soviet state would be able foreign policies must be based, de fact, it is a reality that the Chinese to make and yet survive as a sov mand adjustments of policy to spe will probably feel is a "must" for ereign power. cific landscape requirements. " It is them, and it will be only a matter of To wage war with China would be the geographic location of a country time before the influences of the na disastrous, and reasonably would and its relation to centers of power tural environment will compel them force the Kremlin to choose the sec that define its problems of secur to an overt act designed to force the ond alternative. This, too, would be ity." 11 Political strategy in time of Soviet hand. equally disastrous to the Soviets, as peace must include th is as the The USSR will be faced with two concessions would mean a, loss of foundation of all planning if the basic choices, neither of which power, not only from a military point strategy is to be useful. Military wou Id be in any respect desirable, of view, but also a loss of influence strategy in time of war must do the but which will give its leaders an among the people of the Communist same thing. The Soviet Union's alternative. The Soviet government world as well, because they would more favorable geographic position will have to choose between facing more than likely turn to the domin actually allows her the alternative of China with an outright display of ant power for leadership whichever war or peace, a choice that nature military force or the alternative of it might be. has not seen fit to bestow upon permitting China to move along her Should th is last course of action China. NOTES •Halford J. Mackinder, " The Geographic Pivot of History," Geographical ' Lee J. Levert, Fundamentals of Naval War/are, New York: The Macmillan Com Journal, Vol . 23, 1904, pp. 42111. pany, 194 7, pp . 287-301 ; also, Captain S. W. Roskill, The Strategy of Se a Power ; ' Harrison E. Sa l isbury, Wa r Between Russia and Ch ina. New York : Bantam Its Development and Applica tion, London: Coll ins, 1962, p. 184. Books, 1970, p. 6. 'Levert, p. 207. 3Raymond Aron, Th e Century of Total War, Boston: The Be acon Press, 1956, p. ''Lydolph, pp. 26 1- 271 . 175 (See annotation No. 1). The usually conceded ri ght to have f riendly neigh 111 Sa 1isbury, p. 5. bors can be a pretense to extend bit by bit over lhe whole land mass . lt is re a~ 11 sonable to conclude that the land-sea power line of contact will be the con Sa lisbury, pp. 125-126. tinental shoreline. "Sal isbury, p. 29. ' George 8 . Cressey, China's Geographic Foundations, New York: McGraw-Hill "'Salisbu ry, pp. 60-61. Book Company, 1934, Ch. XI I. " Nicholas J. Spykman , America•s Strate gy in world Politics: Th e Un ited State ' Ibi d., p. 268. and the Balance of Power, New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1942, pp . "Pau l E. Lydolph, Geography of the U.S.S. R., New York : John Wi ley and Sons, 446 -447 . 1964, p. 185. 10 THE JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 1977 Scabbard & Blade loses two outstanding members Or. William M. Lepley Dr. William M. Lepley, who retired Theatres of War" (1947); a National Society of Scabbard & in 1966 as professor emeritus of psychological monograph, "Serial Blade Military Honor Society. psychology at The Pennsylvania Reactions Considered as From 1942 to 1946, he served with State University, and a member of Conditioned Reactions" (1934); the U.S. Air Force, attaining the Scabbard and Blade, died Monday, "The Personal Audit," a personality rank of lieutenant colonel and the July 25, at Parkwest Manor, State test, co-authored by Dr. C. R. War Department Commendation College, after a long illness. Adams (1941); and numerous short Ribbon. He was a consultant to the Dr. Lepley joined the Penn State articles in the various psychological Planning Board for the Air Force faculty in 1930 and for many years journals. Academy at Colorado Springs, was director of the psychology He served as national president Colo. laboratories at the University. He of Psi Chi , psychological honorary, Born on Jan. 17, 1906, in Beaman, initiated a series of soecial research from 1932 to 1934, and was a fellow Iowa, Dr. Lepley was the son of programs to help psychology of the American Psychology Ellet and Cora May Walton Lelpley. teachers at liberal arts colleges to Assn., as well as a member of He was married to Thelma J. keep abreast in the field of Sigma Xi, graduate scientific Haworth, who survives, along with a experimental psychology. society; Phi Kappa Phi, scholastic daughter, Mrs. Willard Parkhill, of His publications include honor society; Phi Delta Kappa, Charlottesville, Va., three "Psychological Research in the education honor society; and the grandchildren, and three sisters. Dr. Edward Steidle Dr. Edward Steidle, dean of the programs in mining, fuel technology, Conference on the Conservation and College of Earth and Mineral and metallurgy in cooperation with Utilization of Resources. Sciences at The Pennsylvania State the U.S. Bureau of Mines and the In 1953, he went to Turkey to University for 25 years and then, industries in the Pittsburgh district. help the Turkish government for 14 years, chairman of the Dean Steidle organized the reorganize the Turkish Mining Federal Coal Mine Safetv Board of only mineral industries art gallery Institute. Review, died Saturday af Devon, in the world which comprises more The American Institute of Mining, Pa. , at the age of 90. Dean Steidle than 165 original oil paintings on Metallurgical, and Petroleum was a member of Scabbard and mineral industrial scenes in Engineers, of which he was a Blade. Pennsylvania, a majority of them of member, in 1962 chose Dean His views on energy and historical significance. Steidle for its Mineral Industry environment, which anticioated our Internationally-known for his work Education Award and in 1967 present concerns almost to the President Lyndon B. Johnson year, were expressed in his 1952 in mineral industries, Dean Steidle visited Latin America many times, as commended him for his book, "Mineral Forecast, 2000 "outstanding service" as a member A.O." They were outlined long well as many countres in Europe and the Near East, presenting and chairman of the Federal Coal before energy and environment Mine Safety Board of Review. were matters of national public technical papers. In 1946 he concern and this typifies his vision represented the U.S. Department of "Your dedication to the in the field of mineral education. State at the Second Pan American improvement of mine safety in Congress of Mining Engineering and America not only brings you my During World War I, he served gratitude but the thanks of mining with the U.S. Army in France and as Geology in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and was elected vice-president of families throughout the country," he a captain commanded the 1st wrote. Battalion, 1st Gas Regiment, First the Congress. · Battalion, 1st Gas Regiment, First In 1951 he was a delegate of the Born in Williamsport on June 23, 1887, Dean Seidle was the son of Army. He was wounded twice and Pan American Institute of Mining Michael and Mary Eck Steidle. He was cited for his service. Engineering and Geology to the was married in 1920 to Ellen May Returning to this country in 1919, First Inter-American Congress on Girsham, who died on Dec.11 , 1946. Dean Steidle was appointed to Mineral Resources in Mexico City. the faculty of Carnegie Institute of In 1949 he was a delegate of the Surviving are two sons, Howard, Technology, now Carnegie-Mellon American Institute of Mining and of Narberth; and Edward, of Marion, University, where he organized Metallurgical Engineers to the Ohio; seven grandchildren; and cooperative research fellowship United Nations Scientific two great grandchildren. SEPTEMBER 1977 THE JOURNAL II Companies K-2 and H-11 are runners - up East Tennessee is 1976-77 Outstanding Company The 1976-77 Outstanding several articles to the JOURNAL per Company Award was won by M-11, issue and contributed to SABER. East Tennessee State Univ., M-11 's University Service Projects Johnson City, Tennessee, with a included recruiting at several local total of 4,585 points. The two high schools and assisting in ROTC runners-up were H-11, Northeastern rappelling. M-11 participated in University, Boston, Massachusetts, the Society's Rifle and Pistol with 1,420 points and K-2, Oklahoma Matches this year as well. State University, which placed third with 1,255 points. M-11 presented several awards to Among the community service various personnel in the Company. projects and activities that M-11 These included awards for the most took part in to prove them victorious outstanding active member, for an were blood drives for the Red outgoing captain, and membership Cross, assistance in home football plaques to local dignitaries. and basketball games, presented a The National Officers military ball, planned and congratulated and commended the participated in an Easter Seal winner, Company M-11, and the Walkathon, and participated in the runners-up H-11 and K-2 for their Veteran's Day Parade. outstanding performance during the For the Society, M-11 submitted past year. District VIII Advisor honored Colonel Halperin receives Oak leaf cluster The Department of the Army has previously given.) awarded to Col. Sanford B. Colonel Halperin's active duty Halperin, USAR, the Oak Leaf awards include the Bronze Star Cluster to the Army Reserve Medal, Purple Heart, and Combat Components Achievement Medal. Infantry Badge. He is a graduate of Dr. Halperin is District VIII the U.S. Army Command and Advisor for the Scabbard and Blade, General Staff College, in which and is a professor in the College of program he later instructed; and is Business Administration at augmentation faculty member of Northeast Louisiana University, that College. Monroe, La. Colonel Halperin was recently The oresentation was made for selected as Deoartment of Defense "exemplary behavior, efficiency, Regional Military Emergency and fidelity" over a four-year period Coordinator for Federal as mobilization designee to the Preparedness Agency Region 7 and Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, concurrently Fifth Army liaison Operations, at Headquarters, Fifth officer to that Agency and to U.S. Army. {The cluster represents a Denfense Civil Preparedness subsequent award of a medal Agency Region 5. 12 THE JOURNAL s'EPTEMBER 1977 Sleep 'til Noon and other energy saving projects From the office of the President of the United States • • • From the office of the President of the United States has come the request that Scabbard and Blade companies make Energy Con DO'S & DON'TS servation their top priority project for the coming year. Among the ideas the Journal The programs you undertake are limited only by your im would rather not report are aginations. Every university in the nation has one or more depart such as the one headlining this ments doing research and development on energy-on how to page. Others would include the create it, or to conserve it; one being as important as the other. a dvice: Walk, do not run; Eliminate foreplay; and, Stop Your company can investigate, design and put into operation bathing. one or more energy-conserving ideas within a few weeks. Assign On the other hand, the Jour somebody in the company the job of reporting your progress to nal would give (at least) the Journal. Let the National Headquarters know of your success, tongue-in-cheek attention to problems, anticipated energy savings and other details. essays on the value of re placing cars with pony-carts; perpetual motion machines and the return of the bundling To help your company get started ... board as a means of keeping warm on winter evenings. Most utility companies have booklets containing energy-saving Good black and white photos ideas. From General Motors (3044 West Grand Blvd., Detroit, of your energy saving projects Michigan 48202) you can order a free copy of "10 1 Ways to Re and activities will be welcome. duce Energy Costs" from the Energy Management Section. And, Photos should be Sx7, or 8xl0, do not overlook your university's engineering schools. Projects but snap shots will be given abound on wind, solar, and geo-thermal units for manufacturing every consideration. energy. As soon as your company Insulation and material reclamation projects are both old and has decided on a course of new, from scrap paper drives and beer can collections (or other action, get the report off to the aluminum containers) to the use of exotic new devices for adding Journal. Later issues can follow insulation to existing structures. up on the project. There is no need to wait two or three months, but there is a need to share ideas. Let Your Next Company Report Be A Record of Energy Conservation The National Society of FOUNDERS Leo M. Cook-Aug. 24, 1883-Dec. 13, 1950 Albert W. Foster-Oct. 7, 1881-June 22, 1949 Victor R. Griggs- May 13, 1882-Aug. 23, 1942 Charles A. Taylor-July 27, 1883-Feb.5, 1949 Scabbard and Blade Harold K. Weld- Oct. 30, 1882-Sept. 22 , 1946 NATIONAL OFFICERS National Commander - Colonel Edward W. Rosenbaum 10801 Decatur Road, Philadelphia, Pa. 19154 Deputy National Commander - Fred I. Jones 943 S. Adams Road, Hinsdale, Illinois 60521 National Executive Officer - Edwin E. Glover Post Office Box 1021, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074 ADVISORY COUNCIL Dr. Theodore C. Marrs Brig. Gen. Bruce M. Davidson, USAFR The Public Health Service Academic Dean Department of HEW United States Naval Academy Indian Health Service Annapolis, Maryland 21402 500 Gold Avenue S.W. Albuquerque, New Mexico 87101 Maj. Gen. Irving B. Holley, USAFR Professor of History Major General J. Milnor Roberts Duke University Executive Director Durham, North Carolina 27706 Reserve Officers Association of the U.S. Mobilization Assistant to the Commander 1 Constitution Avenue Air University Washin Brigadier General Philip Kaplan Brig. Gen. Theodore C. Mataxis, USA (Ret) Deputy Director of Military P Deputy Post Commander & Commandant of Management Directorate Cadets Valley Forge Military Academy & Junior College Eagle & Radnor Roads Educa1ion Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087 nd 08 Maj. Gen. Frederick A. Welsh, USAR b ,; l- tJC.1/ CG 79th ARCOM etary ((Education) I 729 Upsal Road retary of Defense Rydal, Pennsylvania 19046 Ronald C. Hill Captain H. G. Claudius, USN (Ret) Past Natl. Commander Past National Commander 2455 East Yale Avenue 2294 N. Winrock Avenue Denver, Colorado 80210 Altadena, California 91001 DISTRICTS I District-Conn., Maine, Mass .. IV District-N.Car., Va .. S.Car. VIII District-Ark .. La., Miss. XII District-Colo., N.Mex .. Utah, N.H ., A.I., Vermont. Wyo. 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Adams St. I '4/'6 <-- /2. ..r.: I ' A >AA ?"?I.3 Volume 57, Number 2 March-April 1976 MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER Volume LVII - March/ April 1976 - Number 2 As I view from my window this morning, the freshness of spring appears to be popping in every corner of the area before me. A glint of gold flittering through the trees marks the path of the go'ldfinch. The nesting cardinals are battling the window glass of our bay window and the brightness and succulence of the new leaves permeates the The air with freshness. Yes, it must be spring in Oklahoma in this beautiful country of ours. America The Bea utiful on its Scabbard and Blade 200th birthday has retained its greatness and will forever. How many times have you paused to realize all the opportunities the Un ited States of America offers you Journal daily-some free for enjoyment by just looking at all the beauty around us? CONTENTS Speaking of beauty, the young ladies of L' Esprit de Message from the Executive Officer Corps certainly do a great job in helping the ROTC Units Edwin Glover predicts a year of growth ____ this page across the nation promote enrollment in ROTC by their Report from the National Commander many appearances in local and prominent parades and other Scabbard and Blade at the White House ______activities throughout the nation. In addition to that, they add another dimension to ROTC training of color and D-9 Cadet Bruce Wood's reports ... beauty. Their enthusiasm and devotion to their objectives are "I found it hard to believe" ·-·································· 4 outstanding. L'Esprit de Corps National Officers are to L'Esprit de Corps be commended highly for their contribution to ROTC and Reports are .needed from all units···-·············-········ 6 the nation. Keep up the good work, we hope you are with us Ouachita Baptist University, for a long time. West Point of the Ozarks" ...... 7 Military Uniforms in America Many of you Scabbard and Blade members will soon 7th U.S. Cavalry Regiment, 1916-1917 ...... 8 have the opportunity to serve in the active service. We Military Medical Scholarships hope all of you are looking forward to this enjoyable First class of 36 begins this August ···············-········ 15 experience. We hope you will remember your e xperiences with Scabbard and Blade as you progress up the leadership The Companies Report University of Oklahoma ladder. Best wishes to each of you great American Citize ns. University of Wyoming Since the future of the nation lies in your hands we are University of Tampa confident that the United States of America will still be here Kansas State College and still be the greatest I 00 years from now.-Edwin E. Oklahoma State University Glover, National Executive Officer. Northeastern, Massachusetts West Texas State University Sam Houston State Univ. East Tennessee State Univ. Official organ of the National Society, Scabbard and Blade Journal is published four times a year: January/ February; March/ April; May / June; and November/ December, by the National Society of Scabbard and Blade, 308 First National Bank Building, P. 0. Box 1021, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074. Subscription price is $3.00 per year. Life subscrip, tion, $30. Advertising rates on request. Second class postage is paid at Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074. ON THE COVER Scabbard and Blade's invitation to appear at the White House briefing on the defer;ise budget was a recognition of the future role today's cadets are destined to fill. REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL COMMANDER 11 • • No United States forces are involved in combat anywhere in the world . . . Society attends White House Briefing On Defense Budget Thursday evening, February 5, a as compared with what had to be done White House aides. They wore dress Western Union messenger delivered a_ to win World War II when the uniforms and presented a colorful telegram inviting me as National expenditure was much greater. addition to the .scene. A stringed .Commander of the 'Society to attend a Secretary Kissinger answered a number ensemble from the Marine Corps Band briefing and discussion of the military of questions from the floor. played in the White House North budget at the White House on February .entrance throughout the program. All of I 0. The telegram said I could bring The next part of the program was the White House rooms on the first two of the organization. I immediately conducted by Dep. Secretafy of Defense floor were open to our group. The .contacted Fred Jones, our Deputy Clements and Chairman of the Joint Secret Service was very much in. National Commander and Ed Glover, Chiefs of Staff, Gen·eral George S. attendance. our National Executive Officer to Brown. They explained that Secretary of see whether they Co!Jld attend. Due to Defense Rumsfeld had a cold and could In the State Dining Room waiters other commitments, they had to decline. not attend the program. The discussion served a variety of beverages and the centered on a handout which analyzed d+ninq room table was ladened with I arranged for Capt. James LeVan, our defense budget in the light of far hors cl'oeuvres. These included shrimp District II Advisor and AFR OTC Cadet greater expenditures by the Soviet with cocktail sauce, small sausages, water Lt. Bruce C . Wood, Captain of Union. Portions of the handout chestnuts wrapped in bacon, quiche, Company D-9, Howard University in accompany this report. deviled eggs, and other delectables in Washington, D.C., to accompany me. profusion. Scabbard and Blade Capt. Wood heads After a question and answer the only active company in the discussion , the camera crews entered the Washington area. East Room and the podium with the President Ford stayed in the State Presidential Seal was placed on the dais. · , Dining Room for about an hour. There We arrived about 3 :45 pm and were Shortly thereafter, President Ford spoke ' was no formal receiving line and all who ushered into the East Room together to us for a few minutes on the need wished to talk with him could do so. I with representatives from fhe principal for the United States to honor its introduced Cadet Wood and myself to military service organizations as well as international commitments. He also him stating, "Mr. President, as National well as selected defense related stated that at his time no Unied States Commander of Scabbard and Blade, industries. There were about two hundred forces--were involved in combat anywhere I wish to thank you for your acceptance in attendance. The military budget in ~he world and he intended "to keep of membership in our Society and for discussion was scheduled to last about our powder dry." He received a standing your support during our current period one hour. Foreign policy aspects were ovation and invited all of us to partake of stress. I also want to express our discussed by Dr. Henry Kissinger. He of refreshments in the State Dining appreciation to you for the efforts of Dr. talked about the unfortunate lack of Room. Theodore Marrs on our behalf." We support for the President's efforts to explained that Cadet Wood was combat aggression in Angola. He We moved through the White House Company Captain of our unit at Howard compared the present situation to the corridors to the State Dining Room. A Please turn the page middle I 930's when a minimal effort number of officers representing the would have been required to stop Hitler various services were in attendance as MARCH/APRIL 1976 THE JOURNAL REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL COMMANDER, Continued CHANGES IN STRATEGIC FORCE LEVELS BOMBERS University and that this is the only unit Bicentennial Affairs. Mrs. Velma Shelton, i in the Washington, DC area. The Dr. Marrs' secretary, and her son were President then spoke with Cadet Wood. in attendance. + FB-111A T U.S. Both Cadet Wood and I felt a Upon departing, I took a last glance tremendous surge of awe and reverence from the White House North entrance. at being able participate in this The Marine Corps musicians were still ~ + Backfire to U.S.S.R. White House reception. playing. Their brilliant red and blue 'b, uniforms contrasted with the marble walls and the portraits of prominent 1965 1970 1975 A number of military personages joined ou r group in the State Dining Americans looked down on this scene of Room . General Davy Jones, Chief of good cheer. I looked through the windows pqst the brilliantly illuminated · 900- SLBMs Staff of the Air Fo rce was there. I columns of the White House portico on U.S.S.R. introduced Cadet W ood to General Jones and mention·ed to him that I into the gathering darkness. Here and serve as MA to the Commander, ARPC, there it was pierced by passing 600-I Denver. Major General William Lyon, automobile headlights. I cou ld not help Chief of Air Force Reserve, met Cadet but reflect on all that I had just Wood and we had a short discussion. Shaded area represents projections 300- Dr. James P. Gilligan, Dep. Asst. Secy. 1965 1970 1975 ~~~gg~~~-r-~~-·_i~__i_;_;_f_f_.'_e ____~~--S-O_V_IE_T_(1-} ➔i!~!~~i~l!~!~~l!~i~ +---+------lr----u_.s_.__ --f;:..11:.;.1.:.i~l:..!!;:..;.,.l;.;.l;,;.;i!l 3 1965 1970 1975 lii~;I~ 21------.i.:.:.;~;.:;..-~ Financial Summary by Appropriation Category Constant FY 1977 Dollars Military Manpower Appropriation Title FY 1974 FY 1975 FY 1976 FY 1977 Cl) Military Personnel $29.1 $27.9 $27.3 $26.5 z Retired Pay 7.1 7.6 8.0 8.4 0 Operation & ::::; J ...J il~lll!I Maintenance 31 .3 30.2 31.1 32.4 Procurement 21.4 19.8 22.9 29.3 ~ RDT & E 10.2 9.9 10.2 11.0 Military Construction 2.3 2.1 2.6 2.3 Family Housing 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.2 Civil Defense 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 Revolving and Management Funds 0.1 0.4 Military Assistance 4.4 1.8 1.6 1.2 1964 1970 1975 1977 $107.3 $100.7 $105.3 $112.7 (1) Excludes Military Security Forces 2 THE JOURNAL MARCH/ APRIL 1976 REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL COMMANDER, Continued Secretary Kissinger compared the present situation with that which existed in the 30's experien ced. Through it ran a spirit ot evening and wondered whether our America n equality. This was not a nation woul d display en ou gh strength of palace of a dictator, but rather the will to continue to enjoy such tranq ui lity home of ou r president. The White House -now denied to su ch a large part of projects this spirit of hospitality. the world. I kept seeing all of the President Ford's warm and friendly images of these few hou rs while demeanor radiated an aura of composed returning on the metroliner to USSR TOTAL - 800 confidence. He presents an impressivel y Phi ladelphia. I saw Henry Kissing er again robust and yet dignified appearance. standing before us in the Ea st Room with its long gilded mi rrors capped wi t h We exited through the South golden American eagles an d also the entrance. While waiting for the car I portraits of George and M artha surveyed the illuminated Washington Washinqton. ThRse impress inns are 205 Majo r mo nument and beyond that, the souven,, enouy n to last a lit et1me and I Combatants Jefferson mo nu ment. The fountains on am grateful for the privile ge of sharing the sou th lawn of the Whtie House were here my emotions and imp ress1ons . splashing quietly and a gentle breeze presented a welcome contrast with the Colonel Edward W. Rosen baum, icy gales of recent days. I felt a sublime National Commander sense of detachment as I viewed this scene from a vantage point I would re me mber for the rest of my life . As I passed through t he streets of the US/ USSR Naval Capital. I reflected on this remarkable Ship Construction 1965-1975 455 Minor Combatants U.S. (Less SEA milita ry fu nctions.) 1------f-iir:":-,..;t-80 US TOT AL - 300 us/ USSR Dolen~ Program Trends ~\H~ll ~ 165 Major L----C-o_n_s_t_a_n_t -FY--19_7_7_D_o_ll_a_rs------1""~...,f !i,;f.;,,.iJ~/ti:+ ~ Combatants 80 Minor Combatants 140 Subs Shaded area represents projections 55 Subs L--1..-L--1..-.L----l.-..L..---l.--L------l'----4--.....iina.:.o::>,.:-:,J.. l~ 0 1964 1966 1968 1970 1972 1974 1976 1977 MARCH/APRIL 1976 THE JOURNAL 3 D-9 HOWARD UNIVERSITY The guard pulled out a check list and opened the gate to the White House ... Mr. Wood, You may park around the circle President Ford talked with Cadet By Bruce Wood Wood alter being introduced by Col. Rosenbaum. Circling the White House wondering where I could park, I finally stopped at the southwest gate and explained to the guard I was President of Company D, 9th Regiment of Scabbard and Blade. The guard pulled out a list and said, "·Mr. Wood, you may park around National Commander of the Scabbard introduced me to many of them, the circle," as he opened the gate to & Blade Society introduced me to including the President himself. Colonel the White House. General David C. Jones, Chief of Staff, Rosenbaum guided me through the United States Air Force. After talking maze of people and introduced me to After parking, I rushed to the White with General Jones, Colonel Rosenbaum, several Scabbard and Blade members, House. Never had I seen a place of such Captain Levan and I returned to the suc h as the Honorable Theodore C. beauty and history. I walked to the East room. Suddenly the room went Marrs who is a Special Assistant to the East room where the defense budget silent. Then a voice sounded, "Ladies President. I also met Major General briefing was taking place. and gentlemen, the President of the William Lyon, Chief of the Air Force I found it hard to believe that I, Un ited States". As I watched President Reserve. an Air Force ROTC cadet from Howard Ford enter the room, I could hardl y Without doubt, that was a night to University, would have the opportunity believe I was there. The President remember. As I walked through the to dine with the President of the summarized the defense budget briefing White House I couldn't wait to get back United States. and ensured each person present that to Howard University to discuss with although the defense budget had been Dr. Kissinger proved his international my fellow Air Force and Army 'ROTC reduced, in no way would he allow the trademark as an outstanding cadets my opportunity to be invited to United States to become a second rate conversationalist and orator as he the White House, and to meet the power in the world. Then President Ford co,i;manded his audience with ease. President. adjourned the briefing. After Kissinger finished his portion of A special word of appreciation is due the briefing, Assistant 'Secretary of From there Colonel Rosenbaum, Colonel Rosenbaum and Captain Defense, Clements, made his way with Captain Levan and I went to the State Levan for having arranged that a cadet his interpretation of the Defense Budget Dining Room for refreshments. The room should enjoy this privilege. And, to all with the aid of General Brown, was full of people consisting mainly of Scabbard and Blade members this Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. special assistants to the president should be a reminder that w~ ha ve During a break Colonel Rosenbaum, and military officers. Colonel Rosenbaum representation, and great leadership. 4 THE JOURNAL MARCH/APRIL 1976 DEFENSE CHARTS FROM WHITE HOUSE BRIEFING CHANGES CHANGES IN QUANTITIES OF MILITARY EQUIPMENTS IN NAVAL FORCES LEVELS (1965-1975) (1965-1975) Tanks 50000 400 · Attack Submarines 40000 300 · 30000 U.S.S.R. 20000 200 · U.S. 10000 100 · 0 65 67 69 71 73 75 66 68 70 72 74 75 Tactical Aircraft 25 7000 U.S.S.R. 200 · 6000 U.S.S.R. 5000 150 · 4000 100 · Standoff Weapon Delivery Platforms 3000 50 • U.S • . . 65 67 69 71 73 75 0 66 68 - 10 72 74 75 Artillerv 25000 Major Surface Combatants 400 · 20000 U.S.S.R. 300· 15000 U.S.S.R. 10000 200 · 5000 100 · 0 65 67 69 71 73 75 66 68 70 72 74 75 Helicooters U.S. 10000 Amphibious Ships 200 8000 6000 U.S.S.R. 4000 U.S.S.R. 2000 U.S. 0 65 67 69 71 73 75 66 68 70 72 74 75 MARCH/APRIL 1976 THE JOURNAL 5 L'ESPRIT DE CORPS REPORT New members smother the cannon at OSU, from left: Headquarters needs Kevin Kemps, Lee Ann Parker, Michelle Moody, Cindy Robertson, Elizabeth Barnes, Mary Bolt, Paul WIikins, Suzanne Eischen, Cheryl Foresee; top row from the left are Susan La Grande, Martha Posey and Nancy Sitler. Photo status report by John Thurman. from each unit ne national officers of L' Esprit lounge. In attendance were mem been learned that the Belle C o rps de Corps have initiated twelve new bers of the Cadre, Scabbard and of Georgia University has folded members into the Oklahoma State Blade, and Army Blades. Congratu and that La Petite Corps of Florida University's Army Blades unit. The lations to the new members! State University has gone inactive. national initiation ceremony took The national headquarters now The national officers are in place immediately following the has a post office box. The new terested in knowing the status of in'itiation March 24 into their local mailing address is : each unit (whether actice, inactive, unit. L'Esprit de Corps Headquarters defunct, etc.), as they need to New members are Mary Bolt, bring the present files up-to-date. Box 1021 Elizabeth Burns, Suzanne Eischen, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074 Previously listed active units have Cheri Foresee, Kevin Kempf, Susan received amendment cards which Legrand, Michelle Moody, Cindy Please use this address for future need to be completed and re Robertson, Nancy Sitler, Paula correspondence. Up to this point, turned to national headquarters Jean Wilkins, Lee Ann Parker, and communication between local units immediately. If there are any ques Martha Posey. A reception was and the national officers has been tions concerning L' Esprit de Corps, held for them immediately follow sparse. From the information that please write to national head ing the ceremony in the new cadet has been received, however, it has quarters. 6 THE JOURNAL MARCH/APRIL 1976 OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY Army, Navy and Air Force have found Generals and Admiral at the . . . the rank of ma jor was Cpt. Roe's successor, Major J. R. Davenport. Lt. Col. Forrest K. Klein , writing in an issue of "Army" magazine, called West Point attention to the distinguished record of military achievement of past Ouachita graduates and dubbed the college "The West Point of the Ozarks". of the Amo ng those who have been commissioned through the military department at the Arkansas Baptist University are such military celebrities as Ozarks Brigadier General E. L. Compere, former Adjutant General of Arkansas; Brigadier General Edward J . Hopkins ; Rear Admiral E. F. Freidel!; 'Colonel J. Carroll Con'e, an ace of America's In a stirring ceremony on February 16, University Baptist Stage Band. WWI Air Force; Brigadier General Way 1976 LTC Bi lly G . Williams, Professor The ceremony was co nducted during McCauley ; Major General Elton Lyles ; of Military Science presented a United p re-game activities of the OBU-Southern Majo r General Hermon Hankins ; Majo r States Garrison Flag to Ouachita Baptist State Basketball game (which Ouachita General Moise B. 'Selig ma Jr.; Brigadier University (OBU) . Dr. Daniel R. won, 75-66). Gen·eral Lucien Abraham, another Grant, President, accepted the flag . The Military Science Department was former Adjutant General of Arkansas; C olonel Williams cited, "the spirit of established at Ouachita Baptist College Chaplain James T. Blakeney, decorated suppo rt and cooperation which has in 1887. The initial De partment was for bravery on the battlefield in WWI e xi sted since the turn of the century staffed with civilians until 1896, when Lt. and senior Chaplain of European T~eater between O uachita and the Army ROTC W. D. Sto ne was d ispatched from during WW II . The Uni versity and Unit." Dr. Grant relinquished c ustody Washington to become th~ first Cadet C o rps co ntinue to produce Commandant at Ouachita. The military of the flag to two Scabbard a nd Blade outstanding officers for the U.S . Army. representatives: Pa ul McGill , First department was designated the Reserve Lie utenant (President) and Jim Tabo r, Officers Training Corps in 1919. The University was recently designated Second Lieutenant (Treasurer) . They Captain A. A. Roe has the distinction of as a Bicentennial Institution. Lt. raised the flag against the so uth wall of being the first Professor of Military Governo r Joe Purcell presented a Rockefeller Field House during a Dru m Science of OBU which was organized Bi centennial Flag to Dr. Daniel R. Roll followed by the playing of the February 3, 1919 as an infantry related Grant, in a ceremony on February I 0, National Anthem by the Ouachita training program. The first officer with 1976. Lt. Col. Billy G. Williams presents US garrison flag being held by cadets Paul McGill and Jim Tabor to OBU president Dr. Daniel R. Grant. MARCH/ APRIL 1976 7th United States Cavalry Regiment, 1916-1917 Military Uniforms in America 7th United States Cavalry Regiment, 1916-1917 The snap of a troop guidon in the breeze broke the used to shade the eyes from the glaring sun. The same silence of the Mexican countryside as a scouting party trooper has a bandoleer slung over his left shoulder with halted to examine hoof-prints. With the twilight of the extra rounds for his 03 rifle. And in his cartridge belt he horse soldier not far on the horizon, the 7th United carries a souvenier bowie knife, which could come in States Cavalry Regiment, part of a 10,000 man expedi handy on the campaign. tionary force , crossed the New Mexico border into The saddle used during this period was the Model Mexico in pursuit of the elusive Mexican guerilla chief, 1904 McClellan which was covered with russet leather. Pancho Villa. It looked much like its black leather covered predeces On 9 March 1916, Villistas raided Columbus, New sor, the Model 1885 McClellan, except that the quarter Mexico, killing fifteen Americans. Their action was in straps were detachable and could be replaced as they response to the United States government's recognition wore out. of Villa's rival, Carranza, as the de facto head of the The canvas feed bag was placed over one end of the Mexican government. American sentiment reached a blanket roll and the roll was strapped to the cantle of feverish pitch and the cry was " Get Villa!" On 15 the saddle. The Model 1910 canteen with its short March 1916, President Woodrow Wilson ordered a puni leather strap and snap hook was attached to the near tive expedition into Mexico under the command of cantle ring. The poncho, used only during the brief Brigadier General John J. Pershing. The nucleous of the rainy season, was buckled to the pommel. Although expedition was units from the 7th, 10th, 11th, and 13th the cumbersome 1913 Patton sword was being used by Cavalry regiments. Their mission was to break up Villa's many mounted units in the field, the 7th Cavalry re bands and put an end to the border raids. tained the more traditional brass-hilted Model 1860 Khaki had replaced the traditional Army blue for saber as a remembrance of their glorious past. The field service. The "03" Springfield rifle and the Model saber was attached to the near porn.me! ring by means of 1911 automatic pistol took the place of the Krag rifle a leather strap. The 03 rifle fit into a leather boot on and the Colt revolver. In short, it was an era of change the off side of the saddle, so that it was near at hand if and experimentation. And much like the Mexican War the soldier dismounted in a hurry. The picket line, an prior to our Civil War, this expedition became a proving important tool on the plains and desert where trees were ground for our army in the shadow of impending crisis scarce, was coiled and snapped to the off cantle ring. In in Europe. his saddlebags the trooper carried extra horse shoes, There was little distinction between officer and en curry comb, brush, mess gear, and personal effects. listed man in the drab campaign uniform of this era. The 7th Cavalry chased Villa's bandit band through The lieutenant at the left is distinguished only by the. the foothills of Mexico. Surprised and routed in several silver bars he wears on his shirt collar and by the black small engagements, Villa's men melted into the civilian and gold cord on his model 1910 Montana peak hat. His population, and thereafter carefully avoided clashes with shirt and trousers are issue and identical to those of the United States troops. The American expedition re scouting party he commands. His high russet leather turned home in January of 1917, a formidable army boots are privately purchased. He wears the Model 1911 seasoned by field service. pistol belt with its russet leather swivel holster for the 1 Model 1911 automatic and web clip pouch holding two extra magazines. On his right wrist he carries a latigo James Stamatelos quirt, popular with border area civilians. The corporal in the foreground and the sergeant to his left both wear the same service uniform ( shirt, hat, and reinforced trousers) as their officer. The enlisted personnel were also armed with the 03 Springfield rifle and therefore carry the 03 web cartridge belt with car tridge pockets in place of the pistol belt. The enlisted men wear shoes with canvas leggings reinforced with leather, instead of boots. The sergeant at the far right wears the Model 1910 first aid pouch hooked to his cartridge belt at his left hip. The trooper standing be Herbert Molley Mason, Jr., The Great Pursuit, New York, 1970. hind the sergeant wears a civilian bandana to protect his James M. Merrill, Spurs to Glory, Chicago, 1966. face from the dust of the trail. Tinted goggles were also United States Army Regulations, Washington, D.C. , 1916. The Companies Report M-1 I East Tennessee State the FTX was moved back to school the jledges conducted a night reconnaissance patrol and received PT. Snow and sleet began falling at the Dr. Culp cited as beginning of the exercise and provided best in the nation an unexpected mechanical failure in the transportation vehicle. This left not only For most people January 23, 1976, was included first aid, platoon in the defense, the pledges but the actives and agres, simply an ordinary Friday. Yet for ten communications, a compass course, and sors stranded on the snowy mountain. cadets at East Tennessee State Univer instructions on the M-60 and M-16. However, after being pushed a short sity it meant they became actives in Dave Hampel, M-1 I's I st Lt., served way, the engine sputtered and started, M-11. as the pledge trainer. The pledge activi once again providing a means of trans Col. Edward Rosenbaum, Scabbard ties he developed involved every mem portation. · and Blade's National Commander, at ber of M-1 I and also covered the social It was a pledge period which showed tended the formal initiation, awarded life of Scabbard and Blade. a cadet his or her strengths and weak nesses. the new actives their ribbons, and Midway through the pledging activi answered questions pertaining to Scab ties, the actives gave the pledges an in bard and Blade. Following the initiation formal dinner party. At this time the was a buffet banquet, a speech by Col. pledges presented a short skit in which Rosenbaum, the presentation of the out they portra yed each active under a fic standing pledge award to Clark Flani titious name, and then gave their big gan, and the awarding of the "Best in brothers gifts. Lt. Col. Douglas, a retired the Nation" trophy to ETSU president, infantryman, spoke at the dinner about Dr. D. P. Culp, by M-1 I Captain Larry the Army, and Scabbard and Blade at Revell. ET'SU. Glenna Arnold, William Brame, James Besides keeping a pledge book, learn Crouch, Julie Donohue, Jeffrey Enloe, ing a time quote, and participating in Alvin Flanigan, Lesley Lillibridge, Freda the "Run for Your Life Program," the Ramsey, Michael Widener, and Joseph pledges had to capture the actives, Sindon began· a pledge period which transport them to a central location, and consisted not only of physical training, provide a party. but courses which would be beneficial in The annual Scabbard and Blade three preparing themselves for advanced camp day field training exercise was cut short the last Wednesday in October. Classes due to a snow storm. However, before Above: Pledge trainer Hampel and Cpt. Revell enjoy Tennessee winter activities; At right M-11 cadet Arnold enjoys another winter activity. Upper right: Col. Rosenbaum congratulates new M-11 actives Jeff Enloe, right, Glenna Arnold, an d Jim Crouch. 10 THE JOURNAL MARCH/APRIL 1976 Receiving line aJ the MIiitary Ball Is only the beginning. In photo just below Freda Ramsey Military Ball Queen, second from left glances at her left to Larry Revell at conclusion of Grand March. At extreme right Revell presents an appreciation plaque to S&B National Commander. At lower right, Clark Flanigan is recognized as preceding year's outstanding pledge. M-1 I East Tennessee State provided by the Charles Goodwin Or A receiving line preceded the intro chestra. duction of the senior cadets and Sponsor High school ROTC provided The annual Military Ball is truly a pro Corps members. Highlighting the ball arch of sabers-at ballroom duction by the cadets. During fall quar was the crowning of the Military Ball ter money is raised for the annual social Queen and the Grand March. Sponsored by M Company, I I th Regi event by selling fruitcakes. Then after Freda Ramsey, the daughter of Mr. ment, the 1976 Military Ball was East Christmas vacation committees are or and Mrs. James E. Ramsey, New Taze Tennessee State University's salute to ganized and the work really begins. well, Tenn., was selected as the queen America's Bicentennial. Chaired by several members of M- 1 I, and batallion sweetheart. A junior cadet, Based on .the theme "America-Pride, the committees covered everything from majoring in corrections, she is a member Unity, Progress", the decorations in making the decorations to providing a of the ROTC Sponsor Corps, Associa cluded the 50 state and four territorial hat-coat check room. Several members tion of the United States Army, M-1 I, flags, drawings of division patches, a of the Sponsor Corps, M-1 I's sister unit, and the Student Government Associa replica of the liberty bell whjch hung assisted with the refreshments by making tion. She was sponsored by the Honor from the ceiling, and a large garrison cookies and brownies. Guard, the men's drill team. flag suspended behind the band. Cen Rainy weather failed to dampen the Other candidates for the title were terpieces which were either branch in spirits of the guests. A detail provided Jeanne Franklin, sponsored by AUSA; signias qurned into wood or Army scenes by the Army Junior ROTC unit at Kim Hamber, Sponsor Corps; and cadets were accentuated with red, white and Science Hill High School provided an Julie Donahue, MS Ill cadets; Glenna blue crepe paper, and either red or blue arch of sabers as the entrance into the Arnold, MS IV cadets; and Lesley Lilli candles were on each table. Music was ballroom. bridge, M-1 I. MARCH/ APRIL 1976 THE JOURNAL The Companies Report D-3 University of Oklahoma The distribution of Cadet ranks fell as follows: seven Second Lieutenants, one First Lieutenant, two Captains, one Major, two Lieutenant Colonels, and two Ernesto Longoria named Colonels. The Cadet Brigade Staff posi notorious pledge trainer tions held by the seniors -are both Bri gade Commanders, the Brigade Execu Sixteen new members have been wel A prior-service woman, Pam was the tive Officer, the Brigade Assistant Ex comed into the ranks of Company D-3 recipient of a two-year ROTC scholar ecutive Officer, the Brigade S-1, the after formal initiation ceremonies in ship and chose to continue her education Brigade S-4, the Boo mer Battal'ion 'Com October. at the University of Oklahoma. mander, and a Boomer Battalion 'Staff The new members are AROTC During her first semester as an MS-Ill, Officer. Cadets WiUie Biggs, Gary Crouch, she earned her Cadet Second Lieutenant Br~nch preferences (in order quanti Roger Dunaway, Dennis Etter, John rank, joined Sabres and Lace (a women's tatively expressed) were MI, E ng i neer Greenmyer, Tony Haynie, David Kuhn, service organization ·within the Brigade), Corps, FA, Transportation Corps, and Greg Myers, Ernesto Longoria, Pam assumed editorship of the Cadet publi MSC. Patten, Garra Patterson, Rich Resler, cation, and pledged Scabbard and Blade Eighteen different categories of Steve Styron, David Uhland, Noel Web -enduring the rigors both of Heinie ROTC Awards have been earned by ster, and Norman Winter. Week and of the Heinie Hike. She was members of Company D-3. Recognition The first meeting of the spring semes formally initiated into the Society in of scholarship leads the field with nine ter discussed recruitment, training, and October.-Karen Flowers, ISG, S/B. presentations; military aptitude is sec initiation of additional Heinies with ond with six. Four Department of the Heinie Week slated for the week of Army Superior Cadet decorations have March 15-18, and the Heinie Hike Fifteen members net been awarded. Three members are Air March 19. Ernesto Longoria will serve as borne qualified, and one earned his the notorious pledge trainer this 15 different majors RANGER tab. One member earned an semester. expert rifle qualification badge. Five of A Scabbard and Blade party, will be Thinking that the comparison of aca the eight seniors participating in the held outdoors in early April for mem demic and extracurricular pursuit simi survey are Distinguished Military Stu bers, cadre, and dates.-Karen Flowers, larities and differences among members dents. ISG S/B. of Company D-3 might prove interest ing, a survey was made of the C ompany. Thirteen members are on Army ROTC Followinq are the results as submitted by scholarships, nine of which are four-year Patten accepts title: 15 members of Company D-3 , results scholarships. Honorary Lt. Colonel which portray the typical as well as Members of D-3 currently participate atypical Company member. in every ROTC activity and organization Through the coordinated efforts of the Participants were grouped into classi within the Briqade. Nine are active par members of Company D-3 the selection fication levels-six juniors, eight seniors, ticipants in AROTC intramural football of the Cadet Brigade Honoraries was and one grad student. The hometowns of and basketball. Three, two of whom are completed and the three finalists all but one member are in Oklahoma Company H-7 officers, belong to Per escorted to the Army ROTC Military (one third of the participants are Law shing Rifles and are members of the Ball November 14 in Norman. tonians), with the exception coming from exhibition drill team. Three, two of whom At the beginning of the coronation Texas. Two members are prior service have served as Editor, are staff members ceremony, each finalist, escorted by a personnel. and three had J ROTC e x of MARK TIME!, the OU AROTC member of the Brigade, passed nnder perience in high school. Cadet publication. Two are Brigade the arch of sabres. CDT LTC Evan Dou No two members claim the same aca photographers; one has served as Com thit, Captain of Company D-3, then an demic major. Majors include micro mander of Sabres and Lace (a women's nounced that Miss Maria Paris, Kappa biology, m·edical technology, civil en service organization) and as the Execu Alpha Theta, will represent the Cadets gineering, architecture, philosophy, tive Officer of its Sabre Drill Tearn; one as their Honorary Cadet Colonel. math, management, accounting, market is a rifle teamster. Members have active Misses Karee Keck, Davis House, and business administration science educa ly served or have chaired various ROTC Pam Patten, Army ROTC, will represent tion, language arts with a teaching cer activity committees. the Cadets as Honorary Cadet Lieuten tificate, political science, law enforce ant Colonels. These same cadets extend their in The young ladies were each presented ment administration and Latin. volvement in university and community a bouquet of roses and a silv·er bowl Cumulative grade points range from activities as well. Four different so(:ial commemorating the event. 2.8 to 3.99, with five members above the fraternities are represented in D-3 as are Pam Patten is also a Cadet in the pro 3.5 mark. The average cumulative grade four different national academic honor gram. point is 3.33. societies. A variety of activity remains, 12 THE JOURNAL MARCH/ APRIL 1976 The Companies Report including membership in OU's Pre-Med School authorities sought volunteer Society, Square Dancing Club, Hispanic assistance for their expanded health care American Society, Card Section, Student program. The Parent-Teacher Organiza Entertainers, Engineer's Club, Model UN, tion promised to try to find volunteers lntramurals, Sooner Scandals, and cheer who would come to the schools to ad leading squad. 'Four members are em minister throat cultures on a regular ployed in parttime jobs, each averaging basis. Unfortunately, there seemed to be eight hours weekly.-Karen Flowers, S/B semester. Tentative plans call for the no group on whom the schools could rely ISG. event, to be held at the home of Colonel to continue the throat cultures over the Aaron Walker, PMS and Honorary extended period required to reduce the Member of Scabbard and Blade. Hot strep+ throat problem. Heineken ... dogs and hamburgers will be grilled and That's when E Company, 7th Regiment tor the heinies ? all the "fixings" provided. Scabbard and of Scabbard and Blade at the University Blade members are invited and may of Wyoming came along. In their search Friday the thirteenth wasn't seen as quite bring guests. With fair weather, athletic for a meaningful community project to so unlucky by those m·embers and guests prowess may be expressed by members adopt, the society's cadets heard of the of the OU AROTC Cadet Brigade who on the Colonel's outdoor paddle tennis school district's problems and decided to contentedly mingled over the contents of court.-Karen Flowers, ISG, Company see if they could help. a cold keg in the Armory. Members of D-3. The county's rheumatic fever chair Company D-3, Scabbard and Blade, woman showed both Army and Air Force hosted a Beer Bash February 13 and RO-rC members at the University how provided the beer and soft drinks for to administer the swabbing procedure. A the event. E-7 University of Wyoming schedule was established with the Lara In a regularly scheduled meetinq Feb mie Junior High School principal so Incidence of rheumatic ruary 7, voting on applicants for pledge youngsters would know when to come in fever drops sharply ship took place, and the followinq were f for their cultures. accepted: AFROTC CDT Mike Sullivan Now in its second year, the program and AROTC CDTs Jeff Crawford, Chris Children in Laramie, Wyoming, schools has been a great success for both the Douglas, James Ezell, Kathy Gerenda, had for several years been increasingly school district and the Scabbard and infected with "strept" throat. The inci Phil Gilbert, Linda Kristof, Michelle Blade membership. Because medical dence of rheumatic fever has sharply Pal mer, Th omas Rider, John Smith, Mike treatment is required before a student Thompson, and Gary Walker. risen, too, before the Albany County with a positive culture can be readmitted School District instituted a more string Plans for Heinie Week ( 15-19 March) to school, the incidence of rheumatic were discussed. The instructional phases ent control ·effort. As part of their efforts the district's health advisors fever has dropped sharply. The society's will be disciplined by Ernesto Longoria, members at the University of Wyoming pledge trainer, and his assistants, Karen recommended additional manpower be are also pleased to be a part of a rather Flowers, Tony Haynie, and Rich Re:;ler. allocated for taking throat cultures in the worthwhile project that gives the cadets Traditional phases of Heinie training schools. The disease-causing bacteria are such as mastering the backwards and normally discovered early if a child has the opportunity to interact with the local sideways nature of Heinie close-order his throat regularly cultured. communiy on an on-going basis. drill and properly projecting the Heinie falsetto command voice-will be ac cented by some new twists in the pledge Tim Bartz, presiden,t of S&B chapter swabs throat of local program. student for Streptococci germs. In addition to the general levels of Cultures are sent daily to state health lab for analysis. instruction, the Heinies, as a service project, will repaint the Armory foyer before taking the written pledge test March 18 and goinq on the Heinie Hike March 19. Formal initiation ceremonies for those pledges who are accepted. for membership will be held in the Armory March 22. Special Events Chairman Mark Balcer is completing plans for Company D-3's Annual Scabbard and Blade Picnic, an event which traditionally closes the com-· pany's social activity for the spring MARCH/APRIL 1976 THE JOURNAL 13- -- - The Companies Report Lt. Colon_el Kra mer, right. with Brloadier General Cochran during indu ction ceremonies. Cadet Btagojevich is presenting Citation Cord to ihe general. M-17 University of Tampa induction of Brig. Gen. James F. Coch ten (Colonel , Re+.), both of the Uni ver ran Ill as an Honorary member. A sity of Tampa, Dr. Charles West, Vice Induction nets 8 cadets; twenty-four year veteran, he is presently President for student affairs at the Uni C ommander of the I st ROTC region. versity of Tampa and a member of the a general and a colonel Also inducted into the society at the advisory council for Scabbard and initiation, held at Mac Dill Air Force Blade. On December 4, the initiation of eight Base, was LtC. Leslie Kramer, PMS at Also present at the initiation was LtC. members into M Company 17th Regi the University of Tampa. Ronald Gray, Advisor of Scabbard and ment of Scabbard and Blade at the Uni Present at the initiatio n were Dr. Blade.-Cadet Robert R. Blagojevich versity of Ta mpa was highlighted by the Stephen L. Speronis, Prof. Melvin Gar- and Jeffrey Emanuel. 14 THE JOURNAL MARCH/ APRIL 1976 The Companies Report B-12 Kansas State College K-2 Oklahoma State Univ. It all adds up for Program sales finance accounting major annual Mardi Gras trip C/2LT. Loyce Cathleen Obermeyer is STILLWATER-For the fifth consecutive the first woman to take part in the 51d year, Oklahoma State University's Army vanced ROTC course at Kansas State Blades drill team was invited to partici College of Pittsburg. She also has the pate in the Mardi Gras in New Orleans, privilege of being the first woman initi according to Col. Bruck Buck, professor ated in to the National 'Society of Scab of military science at OSU . bard and Blade, B Company, 12th Regi "The Blades drilled three to four times ment. a week to get ready for the parade," Ms. Obermeyer is a junior from said Capt. Randle Elms, Army Blade ad Shawnee, Kansas, majoring in account visor. "Because of their past perform ing. She has been participating in the ances in the Mardi Gras, the Army ROTC program at Pittsburg since she Blades now have a standing invitation was a freshman. each year," he said. Company B, welcomes her to the ad Four members of Scabbard and Blade ,... vanced course and to Scabbard and were to escort the 34-member Blade drill Blade. She will be a great help to the team to New Orleans. company. It is hoped she will be the first The Army Blades earned the money to of many women to be initiated into B-12. pay for their trip by selling football pro -C/CPT. David Hubbell. Lavee Cathleen Obermeyer grams at the OSU home games. * * Military Write: Director of Admissions, US'HS Medical School 6917 Arlington Road, Bethesda, Maryland 20014 Scholarships Medical school applications are now Naval Medical Center, National Institute completing medical school. Internship or being accepted by the Uniformed Serv of Health, and Andrews Air Force Base residency does not count toward the ices University of the Health Sciences. hospital. seven-year active duty obligation. The first class of 36 students is scheduled Students will be commissioned as sec Both civilian and military personnel to start in August 1976. ond l·ieutenants in the Army or Air Force may apply. Basic requirements include a The school offers a four-year medical or as ensigns in the Navy and Public B.A. degree with one academic year education to young men and women who Health Service. They will be on active each of general chemistry, organic demonstrate high potential for careers duty during the four years of school, re chemistry, physics, biology and math as medical officers in the military serv ceiving full pay and benefits. The school plus six semester hours of college-level ices and Public Health Service. will charge no tuition, and books and English. Captain James H. LeVan, II District equipment will be provided. Additionally, applicants must be U.S. Advisor, reports the new "military" Upon graduation, students can expect citizens; no older than 28 as of June 30, medical school will be built at the Na to receive regular commissions and be 197 6; and meet the requirements for a f-ional Naval Medical Center, and teach promoted to captain (Air Force and commission in the uniformed services. ing assistance will be supplied from Army) or lieute·nant (Navy and PHS) . Applicants must have taken the Medical Walter Reed Army Hospital, National Graduates will serve seven years after College Admission Test (MCAT) . * MARCH/APRIL 1976 THE JOURNAL *15 The Companies Report H-1 I Northeastern, Mass. ciation was presented to Company Cap tain Dean Garrison from Lt. Col. Charles Laakso, Professor of Military Science at Keeping pledges busy sounds WTSU, recognizing the outstanding per like a full time job formance toward such a worthy cause as the March of Dimes. A "'Special Olympics" will be held in H-1 I started its winter quarter with a Shawn C. Boyle, 1980 EE; Dan Frazier, Canyon on the campus April 2. The pur pledg·e term, lasting eight weeks, and 1980 C.J .; and Kevin Walsh, 1980 C.J. pose is to contribute to the physical , so containing a vast amount of military The following company members were cial, and psychological developments of training for the pledges. This training initiated into the ranks of National : the mentally retarded. The games consist also served as a review for the members. David Tucker, 1978 Accounting; Gary of track and field events, swimming, · Pledges were required to give several Drabczuk, 1979 Pharmacy; ana' Fred bowling, and other sports. Scabbard and military presentations, attend two drill Merz, 1979 C.J . The initiation was fol Blade will assist in the Olympics by pro days, do a civic project, and attend a lowed by the First Annual R.O .T.C. viding a color guard for the opening pledge weekend. For the pledges, this Dining-In, which was sponsored by H-1 I. ceremony, provide escorts, assist com term offered a special treat: two alumni With the quarter drawing to a close, petitors, and be represented ar the members also attended the weekend. the company participated in a Red awards ceremony. S&B will greatly aid in They were Cpt. Lee Champion Fl, and Cross Blood Drive at the university, the the growth of this special program. Cpt. William Ricardo QM. The weekend National Rifle Match, and a university D-15 conducted its initiation cere consisted of field problems, ·and an eiqht alumni telethon while continually plan mony March 2 in the university chapel. mile forced march back to the barracks. ning for the Annual Military Ball. The Five pledqes were initiated as active Upon the return to Northeastern from ball is schedul·ed. for April 30, 197 6 at members. They are Pat Althen, Ben An Fort Devans, the following pledges were Hanscom Field 's Officer's Club and is derson, Kirby Clack, Nelda Dorouqh, elected to membership in H-1 I: William the next stop for H-1 I .-Dana P. Thorpe, and Ronald James. Lt. Col. Charles A. Parquette, 1979 Criminal Justice; Publicity Chairman. Laakso was selected as an associate member. April 3 D-15 will host its fifth annual D-15 West Texas State complishment of the society's objectives. drill meet and rifle match. Some 40 high Members gain valuable experience in schools throughout Texas, New Mex'ico, Color guard to open Canyon's community relations while earn'ing a de and Oklahoma have been invited to par Special Olympics gree and preparing for the military. •ticipate in inspection, regulation and ex hibition drill, and individual events. 'Both The National Foundation of the March male and female teams will be compet D Company, 15 Regiment, Scabbard of Dimes held its annual contribution ing . The trophies presented will be new and Blade at West Texas State Univer drive this January. 'Members of D Com Bicentennial trophies. sity is dedicated to providing the leaders pany collected some $250 to help pre of tomorrow for the community at large. vent birth defects. The March of Dimes Election of officers will be held the Participating in community projects will recognized S&B's ou tstanding efforts in first of April. The new officers will work provide merit ~ot only to the Military an awards ceremony March 4 on cam hand in hand with the old officers to learn Hreir jobs and duties, then will offi Science program, but also aid in the ac- pus. A letter of recognition and appre- cially take over the offices in May. The highlight of this year's activities is the Military Ball April 24. John Wayne and Peter Breck are invited as special guests for the banquet and ball at the Ramada Camelot in Amarillo. The Corps of Cadets' queen and platoon sweet hearts will be presented that night. JROTC seniors from area high schools, reservists, and faculty are among those invited to attend this new auspicious event.-Karl A. Archuleta, Public Infor mation Officer. Ross Lisman, at the right, of West Texas State's Scabbard and Blade company helps March of Dimes workers prepare tor annual fund drive. (Photo by Canyon News.) F-13 Sam Houston State "Cannon Cockers" at work on pack howitzer from the left are Michael Boson, Tom Gaetzen, Gerald Dawson, Joel Bryan, Gus Thompson and Mike Gentry. The company added eight members In December: Joe Birt, Boson, Dawson, Gentry, Karen Lindsay, Kenneth Meadows, Daryl Newton and Mark Pavey. posited with the Exec utive Officer concerned for a date su'itable for THE NATIONAL SOCIETY to provide for 16 members. the installation. Executive Officer OF 5. This order is authority for Na Glover will also arrange for an SCABBARD AND BLADE tional Executive Officer Edwin E. initiation team and other assistants Glover to draw upon the National to carry out the initiation proce Treasury for necessary expenses in dure as needed. Special Order curred by Deputy Commander 3. This company will be designated No .... 25 Jones and his assistants in the per as E Company, 18th Regiment of 13April 1976 formance of the duties indicated; the National Society of 'Scabbard this order is also authority for the and Blade. I. Deputy National Commander Executive Officer to draw warrant 4. Upon completion of this installa Fred I. Jones will install the Com in favor of Dep uty National Com tion, the Installing Officers will pany of this Society at Rose-Hui mander Jones. prepare a detai'led report; they man Institute of Technology, Terra By Order of will send the usual Report of Initia Haute, Indiana. This installation is Commander Rosenbaum: tion for the members. The proper pursuant to the action of the com (Signed) amount of fees have been de panies as expressed by the'ir vote Edwin E. Glover posited with the Executive Office, which was closed on 7 February National Executive Officer to provide for 2 I members. 1976. 5. This order is authority for Na 2. Deputy National Commander THE NATIONAL SOCIETY tional Executive Officer Edw in E. Fred I. Jones will make the neces OF Glover to draw upon the National sary arrangements with the parties SCABBARD AND BLADE Treasury for necessary expenses concerned for a date suitable for incurred by him and his assistants the installation. Deputy Com Special Order in the performance of the duties mander Jones will also arrange for No .... 26 indicated; this order is also author an initiation team and other as 13 April 197 6 ity for the Executive Officer to sistants to carry out the initiation draw warrant in favor of Executive procedure as needed. I. National Executive Officer Ed Officer Glover for the amount of 3. This company will be designated win E. Glover will install the Com such expenses as indicated. as D Company, 18th Regiment of pany of this Society at the Univer the National Society of Scabbard sity of Texas at Arlington, Arling By Order of and Blade. ton, Texas. This installation is pur Commander Rosenbaum: 4. Upon completion of this insta lla suant to the action of the compan (Signed) tion, the Installing Officers _will ies as expressed by their vote Edwin E. Glover prepare • detailed report; they which closed on 7 February 1976. National Executive Officer will send the usual Report of Initia 2. National Executive Officer Ed tion for the members. The proper win E. Glover wil·I make the neces amount of fees have been de- sary arrangements with the part\es The National Society of FOUNDERS Leo M. Cook-Aug. 24, 1883-Dec. 13, 1950 Albert W. Foster-Oct. 7, 1881-June 22, 1949 Victor R. Griggs-May 13, 1882-Aug. 23, 1942 Charles A. Taylor-July 27, 1883-Feb.5, 1949 Scabbard and Blade Harold K. Weld- Oct. 30, 1882-Sept. 22, 1946 NATIONAL OFFICERS National Commander - Colonel Edward W. Rosenbaum 10801 Decatur Road , Philadelphia, Pa. 19154 Deputy National Commander - Fred I. Jones 943 S. Adams Road , Hinsdale, Illinois 60521 National Executive Officer - Edwin E. Glover 308 First National Bank Bldg., Stillwater, Ok. 74074 ADVISORY COUNCIL The Honorable Theodore C. Marrs Captain H. G. Claudius, USN (Ret) Special Assistant to the President Past National Commander The White House 2294 N. Winrock Avenue Washington, D.C. 20500 Altadena, California 91001 Major General J. Milnor Roberts Dr. Charles West Executive Director Vice President for Student Affairs Reserve Officers Association of the U.S. University of Tampa 1 Constitution Avenue Washington, D:C. Captain Alan Jansen Head, NROTC/ NJROTC Education Dr. Roy M. Kottman Naval Training Command Dean and Director Pensacola, Florida 32508 College of Agriculture and Home Economics Ohio State University Mr. Thomas W. Carr Columbus, Ohio 43210 Deputy Assistant Secretary (Education) Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense Brigadier General Philip Kaplan Washing!'on , D.C. Deputy Director of Military Personnel Management Directorate Colonel Will iam M. Falkenberry Department of the Army Past National Commander Washington, D.C. 1604 Lakeshore Dr. Anniston, Alabama 36201 DI STRICTS I District-Conn., Maine, Mass., N.H., R.I., V Di stri ct-Ala., Fl a. , Ga. , Ten n., P.R. X District- Minn. , S. Dak., N.Dak . Vermont. VI District-Ky., Mich., Ohio. XI District-Kans., Nebr. , Okl a., Tex. II District-Del., D.C. , Md., N.J., N.Y. VII Di strict-Ill., Ind., Wis . XII District-Colo., N.Mex. , Utah, Wyo. Ill District-Penna, W.Va . VIII Distri ct-Ark., La., Miss. XIII District-Ida. , Mont., Ore., Wash. , Calif. IV District-N.Car., Va ., S.Car. IX District-Mo., Iowa XIV Diistrict-Ariz., Calif., Nev. DISTRICT ADVISORS Robert J. Lungo, I D/ A William M. Wagisbach, XI DI A and IX Asst. DI A 156 Andover Road 6015 Ledbetter Billerica, Ma. 01821 Houston, Texas 77017 James H. Levan, II D/ A Ronald C. Hill, X D/ A 3911 Parsons Rd. 2455 E. Yale Ave . Chevy Chase, Maryland 20015 Denver, Colorado 8021 O Colonel Edward W. Rosenbaum, USAFR, Ill D/ A Dr. Roy A. Morgan, XII Asst. DI A 10801 Decatur Road Director of Counseling New Mexico University Philadelphia, Pa. 19154 Portalles, New Mexico 88130 Frank P. Simoneaux, V Asst. DJ A J. C. May, XIII D/ A 5921 Forsythia Ave. 761 Dubanski Dr . Baton Rouge, La. 70808 San Jose, Cal. 95124 Fred I. Jones, VII D/ A and VI Asst. DI A James T. Wright, XIV DI A 943 So. Adams 23202 Evalyn Avenue Hinsdale, Ill. Torrance, Calif. 90505 Dr. Sanford B. Halperin, VII DI A Dept. of Economics and Finance Northeast Louisiana University Monroe, Louisiana 71201