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Prior to his day of fire-fighting on the field at the Damage Control Training Unit, each recruit receives four periods of classroom instruc- tion. During these four periods the recruit is taught to understand fire, what it is, and what components are necessary to cause it. He is taught that the right combination of fuel, air, and heat will cause fire. He is shown the different pieces of equipment that the Navy uses to fight fire and is taught, on the blackboard and the movie screen, how to use this equipment himself.
The next part of the recruit's training in shipboard damage control is his full day (eight periods) of actually fighting "live" fires on the field at the Damage Control Training Unit. Here, with his fellow re- cruits, he has the opportunity to get on the hose, and actually take the nozzle in his own hands. He is taught how to approach the fire properly, to stay down low where the maximum amount of air is. He is taught how to use effectively on each fire, the Navy's two different types of water-fog patterns. He is taught how to smother out a hot gasoline fire with a blanket of millions of tiny air bubbles, called "mechanical foam." He is taught how to operate and care for the "Handy Billy" emergency water pump, and how to don, wear, and care for the Oxygen Breathing Apparatus, which permits man to go into spaces where there is no air. All this, along with "beans and hot dogs" for noon chow, is packed into a big day on the fire-fighting field.
In addition, the recruit receives six periods of classroom instruction on Atomic, Biological, and Chemical Warfare defense. In these classes he becomes one of the "informed" who really knows exactly what he is up against in the event of one of these types of attack. He does not have to rely upon rumors any longer. He is taught how to don, wear, and care for the Navy Mark IV Gas Mask, what type of cover to take in the event of an atomic attack, and how to avoid becoming the victim of an attack using biological agents in food or water. He is taught what to expect, and how to protect himself, as well as his shipmates, from the many different types of danger that may result from an Atomic, Biological, or Chemical Warfare attack.
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The mission of the Physical Training division is to develop strength, ability, and endurance in recruits through mass ex- crcises, the obstacle course, and comba- tive sports. It is also the responsibility of the Physical Training division to instill the ideals of fair play and sportsmanship in recruits by means of their participation in various competitive sports.
Swimming and Sea Survival is another highly important phase of the recruit's physical training. The young men being indoctrinated as sailors in our Navy must be accomplished swimmers and equipped in the methods of sea survival in order to ensure that they are afforded the maxi- mum protection against the potential perils of the sea. Special emphasis is placed on fundamental swimming strokes, abandon ship and rescue drills, flotation drills, life jackets and inflated trousers, shirts, and jumpers.
By nicans of careful instruction by competent instructors and serious atten- tion and practice on the recruits' part. these men may leave Recruit Training Command with the confidence that they are prepared in the swimming skills and associated sea survival techniques.
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Military drill equals marching drills, physical drills, semaphore drills as a group, and the in- dividual's own development in mind, body, and self-discipline. These are all combined into this important phase of a recruit's training.
The object is to develop the habits of instan- taneous response to commands and the feeling of working together as a "team."
To the recruit, the "team" spirit and instan- taneous response to orders is directed toward the company's efforts to win one of the drill flags awarded to outstanding companies in military drill. When the recruit leaves boot camp to join the fleet he carries with him the habits of quick re- sponse to orders, and the coordination of individ- uals toward team effort. He soon realizes that these habits he has retained from boot camp are a few of the things that help maintain our Nation's standing as a naval power.
The knowledge of the individual coordinated into a team, and that teams instantaneous response to an order given by one in authority is the formula for the operation of the Navy in times of peace and war.
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Afloat or ashore, each naval unit is generally a self-sustaining unit. The messing of the crew, all the housekeeping chores, and the watch standing must be performed by those assigned to the unit. Throughout his naval career, regardless of his rate or rating, each man is in some way concerned with these service duties to which the recruit is introduced in his Ship's Work Training. In any unit, men in the lower rates will usually perform the "chores" and those in the higher rates will supervise them; all must stand watches; and all must live together in the same ship.
The fifth week of recruit training is devoted to instruction and practical experience in Ship's Work Training. For 9-weeks of his training period the recruit is waited upon in the mess halls by other recruits and for one week he takes his turn in performing these important tasks for his shipmates in recruit training.
Although the fifth week is specifically designated for training in these service duties, much of his training continues through- out the 9-week training period. Every messenger or sentry watch and every cleaning detail is a part of the recruit's training in the problems of community living.
In the Recruit Training Command it is believed that the things a recruit must learn in Ship's Work Training can best be taught by actually doing them, for experience is the greatest teacher of all.
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Probably the most important thing that a recruit must learn during his recruit training is how to live with others in a military organization. Life and living conditions in the Navy differ so greatly from anything the young man has known in civilian life that teaching him to live in close quarters as a member of a military group becomes one of the major missions of recruit training.
At the Training Center his barracks is the recruit's "home". It is in his barracks that he spends an appre- ciable portion of his time in training. Here he establishes himself-in a sense, drops his anchor-for the eleven weeks in which he will be experiencing the transition from civilian to military life.
The barracks is not only a place for the recruit to
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sleep; it is his most important classroom. Here he "learns by doing". He learns to live with others and to take care of himself and his belongings. The scrubbing of his clothing, the cleaning of his barracks, and the constant inspections all serve but one purpose; to prepare him for a successful life during the remainder of his tour in the Navy.
And it is not all work, for the recruit must also learn the need of a Navy man for the companionship of his fellows, for mail from home, and for amusement and relaxation. He should also develop the habits of writing letters and budgeting his spare time. These things he learns in his barracks life at the Training Center.
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RELIGIOUS LIFE
"The greatest decisions of human history have been wrought by com- panies of believing men, because men who devoutly believe in some- thing will always triumph over those who do not believe greatly in anything."
The Honorable Robert B. Anderson Assistant Secretary of the Navy
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When the recruit enters the military service he is given the opportunity of practicing his particular religion. Im- mediate contact is made with a chaplain of his faith who acquaints him with the chaplains role in conducting Divine Services, administration of the Sacraments and in the devel- opment of a religious program.
Lectures on Character Guidance and companion films are presented by the chaplain wherein the Recruit is encouraged to develop his moral responsibility, his self control and his spiritual life.
The Recruit is assured that the Chaplain is available for personal interviews under ordinary and extraordinary cir- cumstances and stands ready to'assist him at all times, either personally or through the agencies of the Navy Relief So- ciety and the American Red Cross with whom the Chaplain keeps in close contact.
Contact with home and the loved ones is encouraged to assist the Recruit's morale, instill in him a sense of duty to his parents and a continued association with his local churchi.
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Although recruit training is highly routine and consistent in its treatment of all aspiring sailors, the Navy does recognize the necessity of providing various forms of recreation to satis- fy the many and divergent interests and energies of recruits.
Recruit Training Command has bowling alleys, TV lounges, swimming pools, gymnasiums, libraries, and recreation centers to create and develop the recreational interests of all its trainees in their off-duty hours. A hobby shop staffed with skilled in- structors in photography, modelcraft, leathercraft, and carpen-
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try is at the disposal of all the recruit population. Professional variety shows feature the personal appearances of top perform- ers of the screen, stage, radio and TV. In addition, the latest and finest in movie entertainment is available.
The Navy Exchange operates special stores and cafeterias for recruits to provide them with the extra items and luxuries they may desire. The small profits derived from these sales are then utilized in providing the various recreational facilities and programs outlined above.
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Perhaps one of the most remembered features of a recruits training is his Graduation Review. This is a performance put on solely by recruits for the benefit of their relatives and other visiting guests of the training center.
Every Saturday morning during the summer Ross Field is paraded by the graduating companies. They are not aided in any way by their company commanders or officers who have worked with these men during their training. This is their chance to display their newly learned abilities in military drill, military bearing, and to perform in the Navy's traditional military pomp
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Added to the recruit graduating companies are the special units. These units are commanded by recruits, and all of their members are men in training. The Drum and Bugle, the Drill Team and the Band are the recruits special units.
These units and the companies performing on their gradu- ation day leaves in the mind of the visiting public a picture of proud men of the fleet performing a very impressive ceremony of military review. To the recruit it is a day he will remember all the rest of his life.
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AMERICAN SPIRIT HONOR MEDAL
THE AMERICAN Spirit Honor Medal is a medallion offered and provided by the Citizens Committee for the Army, Navy and Air Force, Inc., of New York, N. Y. The American Spirit Honor Medal has been accepted by the Department of Defense for use as an award to enlisted personnel who, while undergoing basic training, display outstanding qualities of leadership best expressing the American Spirit-Honor, Initiative, Loyalty, and High Example to Comrades in Arms. This medallion has also been accepted by the Department of Defense for the promotion of closer ties between the Armed Services and the Civil Communities of the continental United States in which the Armed Services establishments are located.
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LCDR K. W. MONTZ Brigade Commander
LTJG H. F. NELSON Regimental Commander
LTJG H. P. TANNER Battalion Commander
W. K. EVANS, CSC Company Commander
Robert W. Haskins ACPO Ronald R. Smith Honorman James B. Carson MAA Richard C. Anderson Ronald R. Baker
Kennett E. Bayless Norman H. Borton W. A. Brininstool Gerald J. Brown David J. Brown
Virgil M. Case Lynn R. Cole William N. Collins Patrick A. Comrie Ernest H. Cox
Robert H. Dufford Harold L. Edging Norman C. Edgar Wendell E. Ely Donald C. Fry
Elson L. George Dean E. Gilbert Hillary G. Goodman John M. Gretak Jr. Glenn E. Hamberg
Frederick W. Hamann Kenneth E. Hamann Robert W. Hanna Dodson D. Heflin David W. Hess
Lowell W. Hobbs Ralph R. Houseman Wendell C. Hull Richard H. Jackson Loren L. Johnston
Richard L. Klaski Walter A. Madden Frederic B. Maier Joseph F. Mueller Robert D. Nix
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Gilbert F. Shue Howard D. Smith Kenneth R. Snyder Richard L. Stanley Thomas Z. Tweedy
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A Message from the Secretary of the Navy
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TO THE PARENTS OF THE GRADUATES OF RECRUIT TRAINING
Successful completion of recruit training is the first major accomplishment in every Navy man's career. His ability to adapt himself to Navy life and to meet the Navy's high standards of performance is a credit not only to himself but also to his family and those others in his home community who have helped him to become a fine young American.
Our Navy cannot achieve its mission as a member of the nation's defense team without the services of many thousands of young Americans who are willing to work hard and long to ensure that this country will be able to defend her precious freedom if the test comes.
Whether your son decides to make the Navy his career, or prefers to return to civilian life upon completion of his present enlistment, he will need the encouragement and understanding of you at home in order to do his Navy job successfully.
For our part, those of us in positions of leader- ship in the Navy pledge our constant loyalty to him and concern for his best interests.
Working together, we can keep our Navy the world's best and a great protector of freedom throughout the world.
Charles A. Thomas
CHARLES S. THOMAS Secretary of the Navy
The Navy as a Career
Fire Control Technician (FT) Hospital Corpsman (HM) Guided Missileman (GS) Dental Technician (DT) Torpedoman's Mate (TM) Machine Accountant (MA) Instrumentman (IM) Parachute Rigger (PR) Gunner's Mate (GM) Metalsmith (ME) Lithographer (LI) Steward (SD) Mineman (MN)
Molder (ML) Yeoman (YN)
Builder (BU) Journalist (JO) Printer (PI)
Radarman (RD)
Radioman (RM) Musician (MU)
Opticalman· (OM) Quartermaster QM) Electrician's Mate (EM) Machinist's Mate (MM) Boatswain's Mate (BM) Photographer's Mate (PH) Machinery Repairman (MR) Damage Controlman (DC) Aviation Electronics Technician (AT) Aviation Structural Mechanic (AM)
Aviation Electrician's Mate (AE) Aviation Fire Control Technician (AQ) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (AB) Aviation Electronicsman (AL) Aviation Ordnanceman (AO) Aerographer's Mate (AG) Disbursing Clerk (DK) Air Controlman (AC) Personnel Man (PN) Patternmaker (PM) Steelworker (SW) Tradevman (TD) Pipe Fitter (FP) Mechanic (CM) Boilerman (BT) Driver (CD) Teleman (TE) Draftsman (DM) Engineman (EN) Sonarman (SO) Surveyor (SV) Storekeeper (SK) Utilities Man (UT) Commissiaryman (CS) Ship's Serviceman (SH) Electronics Technician (ET) Aviation Storekeeper (AK) Aviation Machinist's Mate (AD) Aviation Guided Missileman (GF) Interior Communications Electrician (IC) Construction Electrician's Mate (CE) Communications Technician (CT)
The Path of Advancement
MOST enlisted personnel enter the naval service as Seaman Recruits. After their ini- tial. training, the varied aspects of which are pictured in this book, they are qualified to take advantage of many tangible career opportuni- ties presented by the Navy Rating System.
The term "rating" applies to groups of Navy occupational duties which require essentially the same aptitudes, training, experience, skills, and physical and mental abilities. Within the rating there are "rates" which indicate a man's pay grade and his level of experience, knowl- edge, and responsibility. The general principles of the rating system evolved during the Navy's 150-odd years of existence; the details of its structure were worked out by officers, enlisted men, and civilians experienced in personnel management. In itself it contributes much to morale by providing a real incentive for the enlisted men through its recognition of distinct
occupations and in its program for steady ad- vancement.
All Seaman Recruits (SR) who are gradu- ated from recruit training are automatically ad- vanced to Seaman Apprentice (SA). Aboard a ship or station, the apprentice receives addi- tional training in general seamanship and re- lated work and, after six months, become eligible for promotion to Seaman (SN). By this time he has become interested in the du- ties performed by personnel in a specialty rat- ing and from then on he is promoted in a par- ticular rating such as are seen on these pages. Having received promotions through third, second, and first class petty officer, a man be- comes eligible for advancement to chief petty officer, the highest enlisted rate of his occupa- tional line of work. From there, career steps in all ratings lead to one of twelve warrant of- ficer billets or to a commission as an officer in a limited duty category.
The master seamen of the Navy are the Boatswain's Mates (BM) - persons skilled in all phases of seamanship such as the op- eration of small boats, cargo handling, and use of naviga- tional aids besides the handling of personnel in the deck forces.
The safety of a ship at sea de- pends to a great extent on skillful navigation. Messages and orders must be transmitted quickly and accurately by vis- ual means from the ship to other ships and to the shore. Careful watch must be main- tained for enemy ships and air- craft. The Quartermaster per- forms or assists in the per- formance of these duties.
The training of Navy personnel requires highly specialized ap- paratus. Various types of train- ing aids and training devices are used to simulate actual op- erating conditions under which Navy personnel work. The suc- cess of this phase of the Navy's program depends upon how well the Tradevman (TD) main- tains training devices and how effectively naval instructors are taught to use them.
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Fire Control Technicians (FT) op- erate extremely complicated equipment which is used to compute and resolve the many factors such as the force of the wind, course and speed of a target, roll and pitch of a ship, in order to insure accu- racy in the firing of a ship's guns.
The Navy uses large numbers of meters and guages, watches, clocks, typewriters, adding ma- chines, etc. To maintain these many and varied machines in good working order, Instru- mentmen (IM) of great skill are required.
The many engines, compressors, gears, refrigerating, aircondi- tioning, gas generating equip- ment, and other types of ma- chinery aboard a modern Naval vessel require much care and attention. Here lies the responsibility of the Machin- ist's Mate (MM) - in the oper- ation, maintenance, and repair of this machinery.
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The responsibility of the Com- missarymen (CS) is to provide a sanitary and efficient operation of the kitchens from which food is served ashore or afloat. Wholesome, hearty meals are necessary and can often do more to raise the morale of personnel than any other one thing.
The propelling agent of our large naval ships is steam. Ef- ficient operation, maintenance, and repair of marine boilers are essential for effective oper- ation of Navy Ships. The ef- ficient production of steam is the job of Boilermen (BT). At Boilerman's School, cutaway models of complicated mecha- nisms make learning relatively simple.
Promotion and pay are subjects close to the heart of every Navy man and the objectives of this system for advancement can be stated very simply: to provide qualified personnel in each rate in accordance with the needs of the serv- ice; to give the individual incentive to improve his performance; and, to build morale.
Basic to the system of advancement are the needs of the service. A properly balanced crew consisting of the multitude of ratings necessary to man a fighting ship can only be effective if each man holding a rate can do the job ex- pected.
Next in importance is the spark of incentive which is needed in training, discipline, and ca- reer planning. Promotions are controlled so that they offer a reward to the man who suc- cessfully prepares himself for the next higher rate, and who is willing and able to accept re- sponsibility.
The third major objective is the building of morale. Every conscientious man must be made to feel that eventual advancement is open to him at a speed commensurate with his ability and demonstrated performance.
Eligibility standards provide control of the quality of personnel advanced and it is these standards which present an equal opportunity for each man to best take advantage of his po- sition-besides the vocational training in the schools and on-the-job, there are numerous training manuals published by the Navy for all the ratings and all personnel are urged to study these manuals in order to prepare themselves for early advancement.
Furthermore, there are opportunities in the Navy to complete a perhaps interrupted civilian education, begin or further college training, or obtain a working knowledge of other vocations. Any of these aims can be realized through the hundreds of courses available to every Navy man through the United States Armed Forces Institute, college correspondence courses, Gen- eral Educational Development tests, and class- room work.
These pages give only a glimpse of the va- riety and types of career vocations which the Navy offers to those who are willing to recog- nize and take advantage of the opportunities.
Electrician's Mates (EM) are skilled in the operation, main- tenance and repair of a ship's electrical equipment. Other sim- ilar naval ratings would be the Interior Communications Elec- trician (IC), Construction Elec- trician's Mate or Aviation Elec- trician's Mates (CE) (AE).
Modern Navy aircraft have in- creased the range of naval weapons from a few miles to hundreds of miles. They carry guns, bombs, torpedoes, and rockets to attack the enemy on the sea, under the sea, in the air, and on the land. The spe- cialists responsible for the per- fect working order of all arma- ment on Navy planes are the Aviation Ordnancemen (AO)
Much of the credit for the good health of Navy personnel is due to the work of the Hospital Corpsmen (HM). They are the Navy's pharmacists, medical technicians, and first aid men.
The Journalist (JO) plays an important part in maintaining high Navy morale through the dissemination of news and in keeping the public informed as to the developments, accom- plishments, and policies of the Navy. This is done through ship and station newspapers, bulle- tins, pamphlets, news releases, and radio scripts.
Advanced base operations re- quire the construction of many buildings, docks, trestles, bridges, and other similar pro- jects. Builders (BU) play an im- portant part in the erection, maintenance, and repair of such structures.
Naval activities in peace and war are carefully"recorded vis- ually by means of motion pic- tures and still photographs tak- en by skilled Photographer's Mates (PH)
Modern naval aircraft, operat- ing from carriers, battleships, cruisers, or land bases, depend upon their radio receivers and transmitters, loran (a system of navigation based upon two radio signals), radar, and many other electronic devices for safe and efficient navigation. Avia- tion Electronics Technicians (AT) are responsible for the installa- tion, operation, and mainte- nance of such equipment.
Naval vessels contain an in- volved piping system. Fluids which are piped from one point to another on a ship include steam, compressed air, carbon dioxide, gasoline, fuel oil, and water. The constant care re- quired by the piping system is provided by the Pipe Fitters (FP).
Where do we go from here?
USS Missouri at Pearl Harbor
T IFE at sea, assignment to ships and squadrons, "Where do we go from here?" are natural thoughts and ques- tions in the minds of ex-recruits. Their lives will be en- riched by exposure to other cultures and peoples, for the sun never sets on the ships of the U. S. Navy. From the Arctic to the Antarctic, from Marseille to Sydney, in all oceans and seas, in all types of ships both large and small, the missions of the Navy are being performed.
On these pages we have shown a few typical pictures of the ships of our Navy performing their assigned duties. Some of the ships are assigned to oversea fleets on a ro- tation basis-those assigned to the Sixth Fleet cover the Mediterranean Sea, others of the Seventh steam through the Western Pacific, while still other ships on independent duty such as ice breakers, hydrographic survey ships and net tenders cruise to isolated ports which seldom see a ship. All types of combatant vessels may be included on good-will tours to such diverse and interesting countries as Australia, Brazil, Pakistan and Denmark. It would be very difficult, indeed, for a sailor not to see the world.
USS Burton Island in Bering Sea
USS Swan near Golden Gate Bridge
USS Solace anchored at New Hebrides Islands
USS Whitely in Mid-Atlantic
USS Coral Sea at anchor, Naples, Italy
Typical Career Men of the U. S. Navy
L IEUTENANT COMMANDER HOMER M. PERCIFIELD, U. S. Navy, was enlisted in the regular Navy at Indi- anapolis, Indiana, in 1932. After undergoing recruit train- ing at the Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois, his first duty assignment was the battleship USS MARY- LAND (BB-42). During his six and one-half years on the MARYLAND, he was assigned all deck seamanship billets from seaman deck hand to division leading petty officer and was advanced through all rates from seaman to boat- swain's mate first class.
In 1939, Mr. Percifield was transferred to the USS MARBLEHEAD (CL-12) and in 1942 was appointed chief boatswain's mate. On 15 August 1943, he was commis- sioned an Ensign in the regular Navy. At the present, Mr. Percifield is the Training Officer in the Service School Command at Bainbridge.
After a course of instruction at the Naval Ordnance and Gunnery School in Washington, D. C., in, 1945, Mr. Perci- field saw duty at the Naval Shipyard in Long Beach and was transferred to the destroyer USS LOWRY (DD-770) in 1947 for duty as First Lieutenant and Training Officer. Later in 1947 he was on duty at the Navy Recruiting Sta- tion in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as Assistant Officer-in- Charge and Public Relations Officer. While in Pittsburgh, he received his promotion to the grade of Lieutenant.
J OHN J. CARROLL, Chief Quartermaster, U. S. Navy, completed recruit training at the Naval Training Cen- ter, Great Lakes, Illinois, in July 1943. During World War II he served aboard the USS LCI (L) 361 in the Asiatic Pacific area during the invasions of Hollandia, Montai, and the Philippine Islands. After the war, Chief Carroll was on board the USS SAGAMORE (ATO-20) and the USS MARQUETTE (AKA-95) for duty.
During the Korean conflict, having previously seen duty on a destroyer and a light cruiser, he was transferred to the USS BEXAR (APA-237) for its operations during the invasion of Inchon and Wonsan. It was as a result of this last duty for which he received a letter of commendation.
Prior to reporting to the Recruit Training Command at Bainbridge, Chief Carroll served on board the USS ASH- LAND (LSD-1) in supply operations at Thule, Greenland. Since arriving at Bainbridge in September, 1952, his du- ties have included those of Company Commander, Aca- demic Instructor and Battalion Adjutant.
Chief Carroll wears the Good Conduct Medal, Letter of Commendation, American Theatre, Asiatic-Pacific, Philip- pine Liberation, World War II Victory, National Service Defense, European Occupation, United Nations and Ko- rean Service ribbons.
B URNETT WALTER CARTER, Fire Control Technician First Class, U. S. Navy, was graduated from high school in 1949 and enlisted in the regular Navy. He under- went recruit training at San Diego, California, and was subsequently ordered to Washington, D. C., for a tour of duty under instruction in the Fire Control Technician Class "A" School. Upon completion of his training he re- ceived orders to the destroyer USS MANSFIELD which was operating in the bombardments off the coasts of Korca. A short time later the MANSFIELD participated in the in- vasion of Inchon after which it was struck by a mine and returned to the United States.
In three succeeding tours with the MANSFIELD in the Far East, Carter became entitled to wear the Navy Unit Commendation and Good Conduct Medal, the Navy Occu- pation, China Service, American Defense, Korean Service, United Nations, and the Korean Presidential Unit Citation ribbons.
For three months of the four year duty on the MANS- FIELD, Carter was trained at the advance Fire Control Technician School in Washington, D. C. During the past year he was transferred to the Naval Training Center at Bainbridge where he is currently serving as an instructor in the Fire Control Technicians Class "A" School.
"Sea power is an investment that a nation consciously makes in its future prospects in the world community. Being an investment, it costs something-usually a great deal-in terms of money, resources, time and terms of power and independence to the nation, and prosperity and happiness to its people. ... We can either preserve our investment in sea power, and with it our national strength and independence, or we can neglect it, and in so do- ing, undermine one of the foundations of our leadership in the world."
The Honorable Robert B. Anderson Asst. Secretary of Defense
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