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Fort Ord was named after Major General Edward Cresap Ord, who served with Fremont's Army in the early California days as a lieutenant. Fort Ord covers more than 28,500 acres of rolling plains and rugged hills which make it ideal for its Infantry Training Center and Combat Support training mis- sions. Located on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, Fort Ord is 115 miles south of San Francisco and 340 miles north of Los Angeles.
Thousands of recruits, draftees, and reservists are trained in Fort Ord's four training brigades each year. The 1st and 3d Brigades conduct Basic Combat Training; the 2d Brigade provides Advanced Individual Training (Infantry); and the 4th Brigade conducts the following Combat Support Training courses: Basic Army Administration, Food Service, Basic Unit Sup- ply, Automotive Mechanic's Helper, Field Communications, Light Wheel Vehicle Driver, and Radio Operator.
Even before the recruit enters formal basic combat training, he begins to get the "feel" of becoming a soldier at his first stop — the Reception Station at Fort Ord. This is where the new recruit is assigned as a member of a pla- toon of 48 men, under the command of a Drill Sergeant, an experienced non- commissioned officer who will lead, train and guide this platoon for the en- tire eight weeks of Basic Combat Training.
No one mistakes the identity of a drill sergeant because he is distinguished by his erect military bearing, his olive drab campaign hat, and his immacu- late uniform which bears the crest and motto of Army Training Centers: "This We'll Defend." This motto, which is also inscribed on the Army Flag, depicts the determination, devotion and constant readiness of the American soldier.
During his time at the Reception Station, such terms as "Aptitude Test," "Classification Interview," "Language Qualification Test," "Clothing Issue," and "Preventive Medicine Orientations," become familiar words to the new soldier. Upon completion of this initial processing, he is assigned to a training company for eight weeks of Basic Combat Training.
There are five general categories of subjects presented during basic train- ing. They are Administration, Command Information, General Military Sub- jects, Tactical Training, and Weapons Instruction.
In the first week the trainee finds that physical conditioning is one of the activities most stressed in basic training. Immediately he begins a series of
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The drill sergeant teaches the fundamentals of military life. He instills in the trainee a sense of loyalty to his fellow soldiers and to his country. By personal example he inspires respect for his profession.
The Army instructor imparts to the trainee the military knowledge and special skills that are essential to the men of today’s A rmy.
These professionals are the backbone of the Army.
TO THE NEW SOLDIER
This book is about you and your comrades in arms. It portrays your transition from civilian to soldier — a change which has been experienced by millions of other Ameri- cans before you. It marks your own successful entrance into the finest Army in the world and the continuation of an almost 200 year old American Army tradition.
Today, as in the past, our Army is only as good as its individual members. Your record thus far indicates that you are a worthy addition to the Army and that you will contribute to its proud traditions. As you progress with your Army career, apply and expand upon the knowledge and skills you have gained during these few weeks of Basic Combat Training.
This Pictorial Review Book should bring forth many memories in the years to come, both in military and civilian life.
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I AM THE INFANTRY
I am the Infantry — Queen of Battle! For two centuries I have kept our Nation safe, purchasing freedom with my blood. To tyrants, I am the day of reckoning; to the suppressed, the hope for the future. Where the fighting is thick, there am I . . .
1 am the Infantry! FOLLOW ME!
I was there from the beginning, meeting the enemy face to face, will to will. My bleeding feet stained the snow at Valley Forge; my frozen hands pulled Washington across the Delaware. At Yorktown, the sunlight glinted from the sword and 1, begrimed and battered . . . saw a Nation born.
Hardship . . . and glory I have known. At New Orleans, I fought beyond the hostile hour, showed the fury of my long rifle . . . and came of age, I am the Infantry!
Westward I pushed with wagon trains . . . moved and empire across the plains , . . extended freedom's borders and tamed the wild frontier, I am the Infantry! FOLLOW ME!
I was with Scott at Vera Cruz . . . hunted the guerrilla in the mountain passes . . . and scaled the high plateau. The fighting was done when 1 ended my march many miles from the old Alamo.
From Bull Run to Appomattox, l fought and bled. Both Blue and grey were my colors then. Two masters I served and united them strong . . . proved that this nation could right a wrong . . . and long endure. I am the Infantry! FOLLOW ME!
1 I led the charge up San Juan Hill . . . scaled the walls of old Tientsin . . . and stalked the Moro in the steaming jungle still . . . always the vanguard. I am the Infantry!
At Chateau-Thierry, first over the top, then 1 stood like a rock on the Marne. It was I who cracked the Hindenburg Line ... in the Argonne, I broke the Kaiser’s spine . . . and didn’t come back Till it was "over, over there.” I am the Infantry! FOLLOW ME!
A generation older at Bataan, I briefly bowed, but then I vowed to return. Assaulted the African shore . , . learned my lesson the hard way in the desert sands . . . pressed my buttons into the beach at Anzio . . . and bounced into Rome with determination and resolve. 1 am the Infantry !
The English channel, stout beach defenses and the hedgerows could not hold me ... I broke out to St. Lo, unbent the Bulge . . . vaulted the Rhine . . . and swarmed the Heartland. Hitler’s dream and the Third Reich were dead.
In the Pacific, from island to island 1 hopped . . . hit the beaches and chopped through swamp and jungle ... I set the Rising Sum. I am the Infantry!
In Korea, I gathered my strength around Pusan . . . swept across the frozen Han . , . outflanked the Reds at Inchon, .a and marched to the Yalu. FOLLOW ME!
Around the world, I stand . . . ever forward. Over Lebanon’s sands, my rifle steady aimed . , . and calm returned. At Berlin's gate, I scorned the Wall of Shame. I am the Infantry !
My bayonet ... on the wings of power . . . keeps the peace worldwide. And despots, falsely garved in freedom’s mantle, falter . . . hide. My ally in the paddies and the forest ... I teach, I aid, I lead. FOLLOW M E!
Where brave men fight . . . there fight I. In freedom’s cause ... I die. From Concord Bridge to Heartbreak Ridge, from the Arctic to the Mekong ... the Queen of Battle!
Always read . . . then, now and forever, I am the Infantry! FOLLOW ME!
AMERICAN SPIRIT HONOR MEDAL
The American Spirit Honor Medal is a medallion provided under the auspices of the Citizens Committee for the Army, Navy and Air Force Incorporated. In December 1940, a group of patriotic civilians established the “ Citizens Committee ” for the purpose of providing men serving in the Armed Forces articles not otherwise available to them. First used in World War II, in what was then known as the Second Corps area, the American Spirit Honor Medal was an award for outstanding service. Early in 1950, the four military services requested that the Citizens Committee again furnish the medal as an award for the Out- standing Recruit upon completion of his basic training. Reinstated at Fort Ord early in 1967, the American Spirit Honor Medal is awarded weekly to the individual among all the graduating basic trainees at Fort Ord who displays in greatest measure those quali- ties of leadership best expressing the American spirit, honor, initiative, loyalty and high example to comrades in arms.
BRIGADIER GENERAL WILLIAM LOYD WEBB,
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Deputy Commanding General
William Loyd Webb, Jr. was born in Mineral Wells. Texas. September 30, 1925 He at- tended Texas A & M College lor two and a half years before being appointed to the U- mted States Military Academy. West Point, New York. After graduating from the Acad- emy in 1947 as a Second Lieutenant of Cavalry, he attended the Ground General School at Fort Riley. Kansas, and went on to the Officer's Basic Course at the Armor School at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
General Webb’s first assignment took him to Japan lor two years as a company of- ficer and a battalion staff officer with the 7th Cavalry Regiment. Upon promotion to Captain, he was given command of Company F, 7th Cavalry Regiment (Infantry) in Korea, where he received the Purple Hear! and Bronze Star Medal for Valor
In 1951 he returned to the United States as an instructor and iater a unit commander for the Officer Candidate School, Fort Riley. Kansas. This assignment was followed by the Advanced Armored Officers' School at Fort Knox. Kentucky, from which he grad- uated in 1953.
General Webb s next three years were spent with United States Army. Europe, in Ger- many. He served 18 months as a company commander, battalion executive officer, and battalion training officer lor the 29th Tank Battalion. 2nd Armored Division. As a Major, he became the G-3 Training Officer. 2d Armored Division, prior to becoming the As- sistant Secretary General Staff. Headquarters. USAREUR. in 1955-56
In 1956 he attended the Command and General Stall College, Fort Leavenworth. Kan- sas. and in 1957-58. attended the University ol Pennsylvania where he obtained his MA in English Literature. General Webb was assigned to the United States Military Academy as an instructor in 1958, serving for two years as an English Instructor arvd a year as Associate Professor of the Department of English
He was reassigned to Germany in 1961 to serve 18 months as Staff Officer far the Organization and Training Branch. DCSOPS. Headquarters USAREUR During this as- signment. he received a promotion to Lieutenant Colonel and assumed command of the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron. 14th Armored Cavalry, on the East-West border, from 196310 1964
After completing the US Army War College in 1965. General Webb was retained as Assistant Director for the Department of Strategy. A year later he became Chief of the Plans and Policy Section. Directorate of Instruction, (or two years. He was promoted to Colonel m 1967.
General Webb went to Vietnam as the Chief of Operations Analysis Branch. J-3. US Military Assistance Command. Vietnam. In 1969. he commanded the Support Com- mand for the 1st Infantry Division.
In September 1969. he was assigned to the United States Military Academy as Com- manding Officer of the 4th Regiment. US Corps of Cadets, for 18 months before at- tending the Management Program for Executives at the University of Pittsburgh, Pit- tsburgh. PA. Then he returned to the Military Academy as Deputy Commandant of Cadets from May to August 1971,
Upon being selected for promotion to Brigadier General, he was transferred to Head- quarters. United States Army Training Center, Infantry and Fort Ord, to become the Deputy Commanding General
MAJOR GENERAL HAROLD G. MOORE Commanding General
Harold Gregory Moore was born in Bardstown, Kentucky, February 13, 1922. He gradu- ated from St. Josephs Preparatory School in 1940 After two years at George Washing- ton University he was appointed to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He graudated as a 2nd Lieutenant In 1945.
After completing parachute school in December 1945 he was assigned to Uth Air- born Division in Japan. In 1948 he returned to the United States and was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg. N.C.. where he was awarded Master Parachutist wings in 1950.
Moore was assigned as company commander with 17th Inf. Regiment in Korea in 1952. Later he served as regimental operations officer and was promoted from captain to major in April 1953. In Korea he participated in several battles including Pork Chop Hill.
From 1953 to 1956 he was a faculty member at the U.S. Military Academy as instruc- tor in Infantry tactics.
The next assignment was to the Air Mobility Division, Office of the Chief of Research and Development in the Pentagon. Here, from 1957 to 1960 he monitored research and development of aerial delivery equipment. Then came NATO duty in Oslo, Norway, on the Operations staff of Headquarters Allied Forces of Northern Europe.
In June 1964 Col Moore was given command of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Ini. 11th Air Assault Division. Fort Benning, Ga. When the 1 1th Air Assault Division was inactivated in July 1965 his battalion was re-designated the 1st Battalion. 7th. Cavalry Regiment. 1st. Cavalry Division (Air Mobile). In August the l$t. Cavalry was sent to Vietnam In Novem- ber 1965 the battalion attacked and decisively defeated a North Vietnam regiment in the historic battle of the ladrang Valley.
In December 1965 Col Moore was given command of the 3rd. Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division. This unit fought in several battles before Col. Moore left Vietnam in July 1966.
From September 1966 to August 1967. Moore served as chief of the Vietnam Section in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs. After eleven months as a Fellow at the Center for International Affairs, Harvard Univer- sity. he served on the slaff and faculty of the Army War College for two months. Upon being selected for promotion to Brigadier General, he was transferred to the Pentagon. There he served as deputy director of plans. Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Military Operations. Department of the Army, from August 1968 to June 1969.
General Moore assumed the position of assistant chief of staff for Plans and Opera- tions (G-3), 8th U.S. Army in June 1969. He became commanding general, 7th. U.S. Infantry Division in May 1970, and a year later. 1 May 1971, was assigned as command- ing general. U.S. Army Training Center, Infantry and Fort Ord.
COL Richard R. Peabody Brigade Commander
LTC Robert Nourse Battalion Commander
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FIRST BATTALION FIRST BRIGADE
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CPT Wallace P. Brown Company Commander
CSM Robert 0. Hunter Battalion Sergeant Major
1SG Roy L. Land First Sergeant
PSGM.E.Hood PSG Curtis Easter
Senior Drill Sergeant Training NCO
PSG Joseph Salas Drill Sergeant
SSGT. Collins SSG Donald A. Currie SSG Ernest Johnson SSG James Morris
Outstanding Drill Sergeant Supply Sergeant Drill Sergeant Drill Sergeant
SSG Clyde M. Poland Drill Sergeant
SSG Workman Drill Sergeant
SGT Kent Beck ADI
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SP5 Arvin Webb Company Clerk
SFC Rayford Bagley Mess Steward
SSG Ephriam D Scott SP6 Johnson
Assistant Mess Steward First Cook
SP6 Watson First Cook
SP4 Rudolph Franklin First Cook
Donald Amos Thomas Anderson William Baggett G.M. Briley Henry Barnes
L. Beiley Tommy Bell John Benham Gregory Brown Michael Burch
Bruce Busbea John Bustabade Luis Campos Timothy Chamberlain D. Chapman
Caleb Clement Jr. Steven Coburn Gary Collier Randall Coroneos Howard Corrales
Marvin Crippes Charles Dabney Paul Dawson J. Deiter
Thomas Deltorre
Glenn Dixon Willie Dorsey Charles Draper Rooert Dnnkwater Rooert Dwyer
J Elmore Lawrence Espeieta Rodme Ewing Ronald Fabros Steven Fitzgerald
Monte Fowles Richard Fraley Woodrow Fntz Tim Fntzpatrick John Garcia
Victor Goode J Groves William Harden Curtis Hass Ftobert Heagy
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Steven Madwell Dennis Meixner Robbins Menda Carlos Mendoza Gerald Miller
Jackie Mills Kerry Mock Steven McCray Raymond McMurraj Robert Natenstedt
R. Nauta John Nelson David Ng John Norfleet Thomas Norton
Bradford Ogburn Randy Olsen Paul O'Neil Steven Orsua Bruce Ott
Earl Payne Mario Perez Francesco Perri Andrew Phillips G. Pike
James Pollock Paul Portch Garland Potvin Antinio Quiambao Milton Quintana
William Rackley Theodore Rein Ronald Rivera Arnie Robinson F. Rodezno
Juan Rodriguez Raul Rodriguez Thomas Rose Larry Rosenberger William Ross
Dennis Sable Denny SadulsKi Leonard Sanderson Michael Santos Charles Sauceda
Thomas Schoderbel- Lester Scott David Sessions Steven Shirley Anthony Smith
Cleveland Smith Ted Smith James Snyder Leland Soon Edmundo Sosa
Michael Southard Richard Stephens Charles Stevenson Michael Storey Ray Stout
Dennis Suter Hideo Tanaka James Tate Donald Thayer Richard Thomas
Vernon Thompson William Toles Eric Tuma Donald Valenzuela Roy Watson
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body-building exercises designed to develop strength, endurance, agility, and coordination. These conditioning exercises are gradually intensified as he becomes adapted to his new environment.
During this initial phase, the trainee's time is also devoted to drills and ceremonies, lessons in first aid, map reading and military justice. Character guidance classes, administered by Army chaplains, explain the interrela- tion of spiritual and patriotic values.
Hand-to-hand combat is introduced to teach the fundamentals of unarmed combat and to instill in each trainee confidence in his ability to protect him- self from an armed or unarmed enemy without the use of weapons. Also taught are the basic skills of bayonet fighting. Intensive training is given in basic rifle marksmanship, and during the training period the recruit vir- tually lives with his rifle. At the end of this phase of his training he fires his weapon for qualification.
During the latter part of his training he goes into the field for bivouac where he receives tactical training, familiarization with hand grenades, and participates in live firing training exercises under simulated combat conditions.
Finally the trainee must take a graded test on all aspects of Basic Combat Training. When he passes this exacting test, his period of basic training is over. On the last day the new soldier parades for his graduation ceremony knowing he has mastered the fundamentals of soldiering.
But Basic Combat Training is not the end of the learning process. Next comes Advanced Training.
Depending upon the type of training they have chosen, or have been as- signed to, most trainees will receive two weeks of leave between the basic and advanced cycles. Some men will return to Fort Ord. Others will be sent to posts throughout the country that specialize in subjects such as Infantry, Armor and Artillery. Some will become skilled in one of the Combat Support fields, such as mechanics, cooking, administration, and communications. Al- together the Army provides courses in some 625 subjects.
After Advanced Training, he is ready to take his place alongside his fellow soldiers in a unit, confident and fit to shoulder his share of responsibility as a soldier.