Word: cadet
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Simultaneously with the Navy's announcement that April 2 has been selected as the date for the qualifying examinations for enrollment in V-12, the Army disclosed yesterday a sweeping revision in the procedure for its Aviation Cadet Program that will extent the training to a period of 15 and one-half months...
After successful completion of this training, the cadet will be sent to a classification center for assignment to a flying, navigation, or bombardment school. Further instruction in advanced academic subjects and flying will require the remaining eight months...
...Cadet communiques are coming through reporting the activities of the January QM graduates. Even at this early date, indications are that the former ROTC cadets are finding themselves at no little advantage by reason of their "B School" training. However, the rigors and routine of Army life have been found to be in sharp contrast to the relative freedom enjoyed in their days of graduate work here...
Dick Izzard, former cadet captain, writes: "Been here a week now and am sfinally getting used to the meticulous uniformity and regimentation demanded. Every minute of the day is accounted for. It's up at 6:15 and to bed at 9:30 P.M.--that is, the lights go out then, Bed-check is at 11:00 P.M. Our equipment--bunks, pack, shoes, etc.--have to be placed just so within a quarter of an ich. Always cleaning up for some inspection or something. Calisthenics every morning. Classes from 8:30 A.M. to 4:00P.M. every day with study hours...
William Clay Ford, 17, youngest son of Edsel, joined the Naval Air Force as a cadet in Detroit, will go on active duty when he graduates from Hotchkiss. Al ready in the armed forces are his two brothers, Corporal Benson, Naval Lieut. Henry...