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UNITED STATES ARMY
INFANTRY OFFICER
CANDIDATE SCHOOL
ROBERT H. YORK Major General
Commandant, USAIS
NED B. MABRY Colonel, Infantry
Commanding Office·r The
Student Brigade
JAMES A. TIMOTHY Brigadier General
Assistant Commandant United States Army
Infantry School
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. EXPANSION OF-O.C.S. FACILITIES ,
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Published by Columbus Of6c:e Supply Company U "d Cf sup.e rvisjon of 0-ffi c:er Candidate Opeutio t;
Sec:tion, 'f; c Stude"t Br;{gtadc
Edited b'I': J<1mie W. Walton, Cpt. Inf. Cara.le L. F ei;ic'.hman
MATER
Far aeross the Chattahoochee To fh·e Upatoi Stands . our l'o)'.al Alma Mater Benni!ng's School for Boys.
Fol'Waul e¥'9r 'backward nck<er Faith hlJly we strive To the ports bf Embarkation Foflow rne ~ith p...W..
When it's ti- a.nd. we are called To gu rd '"''· 00~1llfry•s · ml9f\t . We'U e the.- with heH hcW higt.. -To lead' ; Freedom's fl9ht. . .
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The pro,gram for expansion of the· .United Sta1es-Ar e~ Forces in the late 1930's f;O.nvin ~d .firmv. plantr1e~ tha .of~ fjcer procurement was at? imrned .a-te ·ano . itA · .r1ecessity. ~herefore the I nfontry OHrcer Cani.;lf{tate · I; , F9:rt Benning, Georgia, came Into existence wit . a mission to ·n~ struct, train, and test selecfed enlist~d m.en· for tb~ purpose of qualifying those selected .for commissions in the J(if~ritry, United States Army. Thee it;lltfal pl.;in W~s' submitted OJ? l· 4 June 1938 by Brigadier Genera{ Asa L. Sin~leten, then Com .. mandant of the. I nfanfry School. H'oweve · f was not until 9 July 1941 that df}!S numb9r 1 opened witl, 205 f3ndidaf~s. By May 1947 the (.lrJite-ff States hpd commissioned 67,056 g-raduates .Qf th~ Officer Candidate School. nfantry replac.ement .centers provided nearly tw6'..'.t~irds of all candidates enrorred. Venrf.cw o-f the ehr9llees had prior fore·gn or CO!'TI
bat servl.ce during the waf ye,irrs.
THE NFA TRY LENDS
COLOR
TO WHAT OTHERWISE WOULD
HAVE BEEN A DULL AFFAIR II
Company~~~-6_9_th~OC~~~~~ Roster Number 69
OBSERVATION REPOR T
oc SMILING, EVERLASTING B ACTING AS Co Commander DAT ES 1 - 4 Sep ~~~~~~~~~~-
RATED BY Lt. Growler COUNSELLED BY Lt. Growler -------------- ---~~-~--------~
REVIEWED BY Company Commander, CPT PANEL
SUBJECT Leadership (FLOR)
SUMMARY OF P ERFORMANCE
As Student CO, OC Smiling was downright poor. He continually said " you" , instead of " Y'all".
His accent made it difficult to understand, although the men within the company seemed to
respond promptly to his exceptionally loud commands.
OC Smiling does not seem to be aware of the seriousness of the course or the leadership
positions he holds (see SLOR 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10). He walks in formation with a con-
stant grin on his face and even smiled when informed he was to appear before the 22nd Week
Panel.
Demonstrated P erformance and Estimated P ot o 1tia l. Indicate number of points awar ded and circle appropriate descr iption.
EXCEP TIONAL - - - - - - - - - 8 1 - 100 SUPERIOR 61 - 8 0
Numerica l Rating _____ _
ADEQUATE 4 1 - 60 MARGINAL 21 - 40 INADEQUATE - - - - 0 - 20
The above defici encies, if any, have been brought to my attention and corrective actions
oc " Signatu" Orff'~~ mommen d•d. ~
MISSION OF THE OFFICER CANDIDATE PROGRAM OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY INFANTRY SCHOOL
"To develop selected personnel to be Second Lieutenants of the Army of the United States who will be capable of performing duties appropriate to their grade in Infantry units, and who, with a minimum of additional branch training, will be prepared to serve as Second Lieutenants of other branches designated by the Department of the Army. The secondary mission is to serve as a basis for mobilization as the needs of the service require."
The Officer Candidate Course at the United States Army Infantry School is a period of transition, training, and leadership evaluation for selected enlisted men and warrant officers who have demonstrated leadership potential, which prepares them to assume the increased responsibilities of a commissioned officer. To accomplish this the Officer Candidate Program is divided into three distinct phases. Basic, Intermediate, and Senior.
The Basic phase is one in which there is extensive supervision by the Tactical Officer in any and everything the Officer Candidate does. The Officer Candidate is given the basic rudiments of leadership and the emphasis is on leadership potential rather than demonstrated leadership.
The Intermediate phase is one of less direct supervision by the Tactical Officer over the Officer Candidate. In connection with this decrease in supervision is an increase of command responsibility. Emphasis during this phase is now on demonstrated performance of leadership as well as leadership potential.
The Senior phase is the culmination of all efforts to create a high quality Infantry officer. In this ph3se there is little supervision by the Tactical Officer; however, the Senior Officer Candidate must assume greater responsibilities with emphasis on demonstrated performance. In many instances the Senior Officer Candidate might be considered a "Third" Lieutenant.
THE FIRST DAY ...
That first day is regarded by many as "The Longest Day." As part of the transition from enlisted status, your rank insignias are removed. You are no longer PFC or Sergeant, but Candidate. In that first day you never thought you could be made to remember so much in so short a time . Senior Officer Candidates insure that you don't forget. It's "Double Time" all the way and from now on you're on the move .
Take a good look candidate, because from now You'll move on the double! on ..
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"What are the first 3 words you say?"
"You mean you're the janitor?"
RUSHES THE NEXT
"This is going to be a long haul."
BA YON ET TRAINING
"Well take off the sheath if you want
it to hurt ... "
leadership Reaction
Course
. .. is a test of leadetship potential and ingenuity. The course is designed to require the Officer Candidate to exercise leade rship traits in solving s ituational problems, thereby providing him and ,the instructor with a basis for identifying and improving h is personality weaknesses.
Each Candidate is given the opportunity to be the leader of his team. He must analyze the situation, formulate plans, and then direct the accomplishment of his mission within a specified time.
The course involves land and water situations and there are times when the "most obvious ways" are "dampened . . . "
"Hey fellows, I found Smitty!"
Pugil Stick Training is designed to build aggressive self-confidence in the individual as wel I as to increase proficiency in bayonet training . The Officer Candidate is given the opportunity to match his skill against another in mock combat. Pugil Training does have its "ups and downs" on occasion .
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SSG FOUSE
"Those low blows smart."
40 MM Grenade Launcher
l.S" Rocket Launcher
LAW M72
MANUAL Of ARMS
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SfC RUNION
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"One more co off comes mment Sarge,
your head!"
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Would you believe ...
••• AND THEN THERE WERE THOSE DARN
BLEACHERS!
Bivouac
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Tactics
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9TH STUDENT BATT.ALION
LT. CHARLES L. COSAND, JR. COMPANY COMMANDER
LT. COLONEL BISHOP COMMANDING OFFICER
92ND
COMPANY
(OC)
LT. GARY D. BAUGH EXECUTIVE OFFICER
2LT TERRY P. GARDNER First Platoon Tactical Officer
2LT HICHARD W. GLADIS Fourth Platoon Tactical Officer
2LT ROY D. BEHRY Second Platoon Tactical Officer
2LT SOL WAINRIGHT Fifth Platoon Tactical Officer
2LT JOSEPH W. McCORMICK Third Platoon Tactical Officer
2LT TERRANC E F. SYL VESTI Sixth Platoon Tactical Office1
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Mark S. Aveis Diddly Bop
New York, N. Y.
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Phillip X. Bellisari Bolo
Farmingdale, L.I., N.Y.
David J. Ames Almost
Valley Stream, N. Y.
Bruce M. Beatty Midas Kreech
Garden Grove, Calif.
Honald D. Benedict Hi.11h Schou/ f!arry Independence, Mo.
Coffee was our privilege, our only privilege.
Daniel A. Arena Dam111 Boy
Collegeville, Pa .
Stephen L. Belgum Stoic
Lakewood, Calif.
Hobert C. Blanchard Due
Donaldsonville, La.
Frank E. Blink Butcher
F ennville, Mich.
Edmund A. Attebury Easu Ed
K"1ilua, Oahu, Hawaii
William W. Bohringer C. J. McMnffit Boonton, N . . J.
Hobby C. Booth Okie
Blue Eye, Mo.
Douglas R. Burkett Punchy
Tampa, Fla.
A familiar position!
Robert D. Breen Brothe1· Breen Detroit, Mich.
Barrie M. Burton Grandma
West Hartford, Conn.
Arthur W. Brosius Mickey the Mope Wichita, Kansas
Hoyce R. Causey Leather Lungs Conway, S. C.
Alexander J. Cooker Mr. Clean
Pennsgrove, N. J.
Neil C. Buren The Bald Eagle Yakima, Wash.
Staley J. Clark Preacher
Ann Arbor, Mich.
Paul J. Costello Sleepy
Granite City, Ill.
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John H. Crabb Ulcers
Baltimore, Md.
Thomas H. Craig Mickey Roone11 Liberty, Mo.
Ho! It's not a WAC barracks. Here we are spotting 81 mm mortar rounds. We learned that the practice round for the 81 may be just a bit inaccurate. We also learned that it's possible for a candidate to close his eyes and catch forty winks while he appears to be thinking, "Fire for effect!"
Roger A. Crum Einstein
Holt, Mich.
Hugh Crumpler III Super D11d
Falls Church, Va.
Richard A. Cramer Bear
San Francisco, Calif.
George F. Cutair Smiley
Baltimore, Md.
Robert G. Cratty Mule Tmin Alpha Longmeadow, Mass.
Hichard D. Kanstrup Carrot
New Ulm, Minn.
Andrew M. Delproposto Nose
Reading, Mass.
Earl D. Eikenberry Ran,ger Ike
Liberal, Kansas
James H. Gaisser Lurch
New Canaan, Conn.
Thomas E. Dobrinska Dobie
Phlox, Wis.
Thomas D. Fisher Fisher T
Cupertino, Calif.
Gordon T. Gant Washington, D. C.
Frederick Downs, Jr. .I. Fred Mu,qgs Kingman, Ind.
James H. Ford, Jr. Jill11nu
Mericlian, ·Miss.
David H. Garcia Dave
San Francisco, Calif.
Andrew G. Gembara The Wild Ukranian
New York, N. Y.
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William H. Freitag The Misso11ria.n Springfield, Mo.
Thomas J. Garvey T o1n
Ridley Park, Pa.
Thomas F. Gilbertson Gilly
LaCrosse, Wis.
Larry L. Gleeson Portland, Ind.
Larry I'. Hegstad Caldwell, Idaho
"Lurch"
David C. Guilland Dave
Seattle, Wash.
.John H. Hennessey Baltimore, Md.
Hilly J. Hajek Bill
Midland, Texas
Gary G. Hamilton Genesco, Kansas
Howard R. Hannold, Jr. Handsom e Howie Philadelphia, Pa.
Thomas S. Hamblen Tom
Alexandria, Va.
William M. Hammett Bill
Philadelphia, Pa.
Jerry W. Uaz@lwoo Rice Lake, Wis.
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Ronald R. Herd Ron
Marysville, Ohio
Robert S. Hutchinson Budd
Hacienda Heights, Cal.
Robert L. Isenga Bo,b
Lansing, Michigan
Jesse C. Sellers Skip
Baltimore, Md.
Steven J. Hill Tacoma, Wash.
Albert B. Hopkins Hop
Hamilton, Ohio
"Sir, Candidate Downs."
Roy E. Hughes Seattle, Wash.
Richard F. Illias Dick
Medford, Oregon
Carl &. Peppeard Bl a.ck jack
Ravenna, Ohio
Bruce A. White Minneapolis, Minn.
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.Jeffrey Leigh Gray St inky
Yorba Linda, Calif.
Roger .J. Janquart Rod.qr
Menominee, Michigan
Larry J. Beets Carrot
Kirksville, Missouri
Dennis Hottinger Hut
Pennsalken, N. J .
Sanford Talbert .Jones Saint
Monterey Park, Calif.
"Hey! I'm a tank commander. Make it go driver!"
George A. lllakey, Jr. H11 rn 71
Sgn Antonio, Texas
Irvin James Jacobson Jake
Fresno. Calif.
John W. Floro John
Curtis, Nebraska
Julian D. Jackson Jack
Winder, Georgia
And we thought a "sheath" was something to sleep on!
Daniel Francis Kern Odd Job
St. Louis, Missouri
Dale Kelly Surfer
Oceanside, Calif.
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David Joseph Kriz Baldy
Wilton. Conn.
Robert L. Laret Gira!!
Sepulueda, Calif.
John H. Lindeman Papa India Golf Winters, Calif.
Fire power
Kenneth N. Lamb Ken
Good Thunder, Minn.
Jon W. Layton, Ill The Kid
McMinnville, Ore.
Roger L. Litton Mouse
St. Louis, Missouri
Walter J. Knaff Wally
Glasgow, Mont.
Frank P. Lambert Poncho
Philadelphia, Pa.
Jerry T. Lynch Chuck
Bluefield, West Va.
Andrew M. Krier Mick
Cowtown, U.S.A.
Francis J. Lanfear Frank
Dearborn, Michigan
The Roadrunners
Major Madole Sneaky
Pryor, Okla.
Timothy J. Maude Tim
IndianaJ)'olis, Ind.
Brian C. McClure Ma.ck
Grand Forks, N . D.
Herman B. Perlman H e1"m
Bronx, N. Y.
Michael A. Mays Cassius
Cleveland, Ohio
Richard L. Mence Tank
Racine, Wisc.
"Anybody going Airborne?" Don-'t be fooled. Actually, a safety line prevented any injury.
John L. Mansfield Corny
Sioux City, Iowa
"This is my field. I grow wheat and oats. Then along comes an M-80 battle tank. What's a farmer from Bronx to do?"
Milton R. Menjivar Menji
San Francisco, Calif.
John M. Martin Ma.rty
Fresno, Calif.
Thomas J. Moon TV'm
Rochester, Minnesota
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William D. Dickson Vo1tg
Oxford , Calif.
Anthony H. t:ampbell Th (' Oldman
New York, N. Y.
Joel I'. Firme Joel
Kokomo, Indiana
"Take a ten minute break"
l{ichard C. Kuhn Koony
Oshkosh. Wisc.
.John R. Landefeid Landy
Canton , Ohio
Stephen G. t:arver Luke
Concord, N. C.
Uavid t:. t:hapman Dctve
Marysville, Calif.
"Come on Tex! Only three laps to go!"
Michael L. Gerson Scoop
Cleveland, Ohio
John J. Langham John
Cleveland , Ohio
Leo L. Hadley The Lip
Manhattan. Kansas
Jan A. Lindsey Tex
Dallas, Texas
Patrick P. Maes Mad Dog
Bushton, Kansas
Dennis J. Markiewicz Swede
Chicago, Ill.
John D. Martin Rocky
Springfield, Ill .
OCS is one piciiic after another.
Bruce E. Mills Bruce
Goshen, Indiana
Edward G. Moore, Jr. Ed
Martinsville, Va.
Henry T. Mather, Jr. Tim
Toledo, Ohio
Jerald E. Merkley Jerry
Helper, Utah
Hobert G. Nordquist Wolfgang
St. Cloud, Minn.
George Mergili George
Chicago, Ill.
Carl E. Miller Duke
Cardwell, Mo.
Daniel B. O'Leary Dan
Anoka, Minn.
James D. Page Jim
Independence, Mo.
Theodore B. Peak Ted
Denver, Colorado
Morale is high.
Charles H. Pattie Po.qey Bear
Chicago, Ill.
William G. Pegg, Sr. Bill
New York, N. Y.
The troops make their way back from Stewart County.
Samuel M. Orr, Ill Slflith
Winston-Salem, N. C.
Cold bars and soft hands
Donald A. Peter Don
Santa Rosa, Calif.
Dallas D. Owens, Jr. Dallas
Marion, N. C. p
blisters
Reid C. Pickett Stick Man
Tipton, Indiana
Eldean L. Proehl Birdie
Waldorf, Minn.
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Michael T. Dyer Mike
Collinsville, Ill.
Michael R. Grower Mike
Encino, Calif.
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Leland T. Alexander Lee
San Bernadino, Calif.
Dwight R. Gerber Ron
Portland, Oregon
R. T. Hammerschmidt Hammer
Riverside, Calif.
Hugh I. Allen Hugh
Atlanta, Georgia
Hobert A. Broce Brocey
Huntington, W. Va.
The candidates find a home in Stewart County (abovel. Ready to move out (right).
Robert I. Anderson Andy
Evansville, Illinois
William D. Dary William
Willimantie, Conn.
Ralph E. Haun Ralph
Whittier, Calif.
George M. Ring Acid Tongue
Union, New Jersey
Edward P. &uminski Ski
Rahway, New Jersey
Kenneth R. Saunders Mini-Troop
Pompano, Fla.
Raymond A. Leonard Ray
Oroville, Calif.
Jeffery M. Maiken Spanky
Beloit, Wisconsin
A shower and clean sheets tonight.
Leslie M. Sankey Sank
Warren, Ohio
Donald R. Schmidt Don
Ashley, Illinois
Patrol order
Ronald W. Schoch Ron
Oak Harbor, Ohio
Mark R. Ranzer Mark
New York City, N. Y.
Phillip L. Robb Phil
Oak Park, Ill.
Robert P. Simm Simba
Bogalusa, La.
"And I don't make my fint payment untU Marchi"
Gary L. Simth Smitty
Ponca City, Okla.
Ronald J. Tassano Ron
Stockton, Calif.
Donald W. Spiller Texas
Bronte, Texas
Lee E. Tomlinson Lee
Minneapolis, Minn.
Ronnie S. Uyeki Ronnie
Los Angeles, Calif.
Don H. Slack Don
East St. Louis, Ill.
Ian D. Sumner Ian
Chicago, Ill.
Hobert W. Tribe, Jr. Tribby
Sacramento, Calif.
Lyle E. Slane Lyle
Brimfield, Ill.
Bradley J. Sutter B. J .
Chicago, Ill.
Edward H. Turner Ed
Toledo, Ohio
Lt. Cosand briefs Blue Day ushers.
Gary M. Anderson Andy
Portland, Ore.
Arthur C. Dalo Art
Philadelphia, Pa.
R. M. McKenzie, Jr. Mack
Fair Oaks, Calif.
John A. Springer Bopper
Kansas City, Mo.
John G. Badgerow Badge
Milwaukee, Wis.
Dominic A. D' Antonio "D"
New Haven, Conn.
Price L. Reinert Luiggi
Cinncinnati, Ohio
Sylvester Sullivan Sully
Rochester, N. Y.
Roger L. Campbell Ro.q
Quincy, Ill.
Warren David Dave
Meriden, Conn.
Glenn R. Samford Sam
Steele, Mo.
John R. Shive Bob
Redmond, Oregon
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Albert L. Kossman Chief Hondo
Greenville, Miss.
Terry L. Scott Scotty
Lewiston, Idaho
Vincent S. Tese Ca;ry
New York, N. Y.
Jerry J. Vernon Vern
Independence, Mo.
The long and the short of it!
Robert P. Volpe Bob
Carmel, N. Y.
Kenneth F. Welch Ken
Media, Pa.
Peter Thompson Straight Troop
Flemington, N. J.
David B. Tuttle Dave
Oyster Bay, N. Y.
Bjorn Ulstad Bear
Minn., Minn.
Harold K. Wendall, III Harry
White Hall, Mich.
Senior Candidate Sanford-Blue Day Company Commander.
Rogert E. Whitworth B eau
Dumas, Texas
David C. Wilson Batm an
Summit, N. J.
Bruce A. Young Bruce
Wichita, Mo.
Edmond J. Wick Ed
Dubuque, Iowa
Benjamin R. Winslow Ben
Daly City, Calif.
John S. West John
Racine, Wis.
Wilfred Wiehn Deb
Glen Head, N. Y.
Charles K. Wyndham Col.
Pleasant Gap, Pa.
"Sully"
Carleton Wittemore Carl
Wateville, Me.
Steven Wilcox Steve
Seattle, Wash.
Joseph 0. York Pa Kettle
Bucklin, Mo.
Senior Candidate Schock (center) was the Battalion Commander for the Senior Status Review.
Blue Day Battalion Staff: Senior Candidates Gray, Anderson, Maes and Martin (above). The Color Guard: Senior Candidates Sankey, Lindeman, Jackson and Tassano (below).
SENIOR
Senior Status signals both an end and a beginning. It is an end, of course, to the junior and intermediate phases of the program; but more important, it is the beginning of the last phase of preparation which culminates in our commissioning as Second Lieutenants.
The past eighteen weeks of training have been arduous and dema,nding and the tasks we had to perform were varied and m~ny . In surmounting the ma,ny obstac.les we have faced, three key words stand out in our minds. They are discipline, organization and supervision.
Company Commander Sanford and guidon bearer Mence accept streamer signifying blue status.
STATUS
Throughout the course the importance of good planning and effective supervision has been impressed upon us. It followed then that during our "Blue Phase" we had an· eye bott. to the pasr and toi the future. That is, while we were forging ahead towards our ultimate goal, as' Second Lieutenants, we were constantly drawing upon the well of knowledge which both proper organization and efficient supervision has instilled in us.
Now is the time to crystalize. thoughts and classroom instruction into aggressive and decisive action, th.ereby taking up the sword of leadership and giving meaning to the phrase, "FOLLOW ME".
A proud platoon marches by on line-blue at last.
Parade Chairman Perlman and Co-Chairman Moon flank Lt. Wainwright, officer in charge of Senior Status Review.
Senior Candidate Schock and Col. Bishop troop the line (above). The Springer's, the Gray's and the Badgerow's gather after the ceremonies (below).
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