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Balta/iDN Stllg: Adjutant A. J. Bean .., Lt. Col. H. Baker, Major R. Shockl ..y. ippines. The students welcomed him with eager interest and respect, and he assumed his duties with assurance and competence. Until late in the spring, the battalion was forced to conduct indoor drill; but time was effectively spent in emphasis on close order "Old GIDry" "WaVeO ,....er the Battalion. drill and manual of arms, and special in- struction through the medium of motion pictures issued by the \,*,ar Department. These pictures presented basic theory and demonstration of bayonet work and the technicalities of combat problems. \XTith the arrival of spring, the battalion moved outside for drill, and training hours were spent in special exercises in extended order and concentrated preparation for Company Competitions scheduled for May 7, and the \'V'ar Department Inspection scheduled for May 4. The unit "buckled down." This year, of all years, the cadets were determined to hold the "excellent rating" they had merited in previous years. The senior officers seized the opportunity for practice since they heed the reality of reporting for exacting active duty im- mediately upon graduation.