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examination before they are accepted for training. Uniformsare issued, assignments to various units are made, and instructions are under the direction of army and senior cadet For the first few weeks the freshmen are isolated from the rest of the unit and are taught the principles of close order drill. During this period the sopho- mores review their instructions of the previous year, while the upperclassmen endeavor to acclimate them- selves to the responsibilities of their new positions. When the freshmen have been given sufficient instruction in the basic formations, the battalion is formed. The entire unit is drilled twice a week, on Hoffa Field when weather and in the gym- nasium during the winter Friendly inter- company competition enlivens each drill period. In the spring the battalion is again formed outdoors. The results of the long months of work can be seen. The following weeks are spent in polishing minor defects in preparation for the annual competitive drill. This event climaxes battalion activities for the LIEUT. COL. CHARLES BAER are presented company commanders, MAJOR ANTHONY ORTENZI the winning captain is a handsome sabre, and his company is honored. with a loving cup. Juniors and seniors begin to think about summer camp, preparations are under way for the annual track meet with which activities for the year are concluded. MISS RUBY V. RODERICK Sponsor THE BATTALION STAFF