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The United States has
the cleanest Navy in the world. Early training in cleanliness helps
maintain this tradition. Every item of washable clothing must be
washed after a day's wearing. No experts at a chore previously
done in the family wash or at the nearby laundry, recruits get
adept at it before the two months are up. Recruits furnish own
soap available in Navy Exchange. |
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For
many men away from home for the first time, homesickness is a common
malady. There are two recommended ways of lessening it: keeping
busy and writing and receiving letters from home. Each man is encouraged
to write home at least once a week. |
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An
aerial view overlooking the north end of NTC shows the Boat Channel
and recruits in whites drilling on Preble Field. Athletic area
(left) is adjacent to Preble. |
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From the south end of NTC, looking northward, this aerial view shows recruit's barracks and the large parade ground area - Bainbridge Court (near center of photo). Adjacent to Bainbridge is the R-4 building (at left; landscaped with trees and across from parked cars). Here is located Headquarters, Recruit Training Command; the Recruit Reception Center; and tghe recruit exchange and recreation facilities. |
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This
is Camp Nimitz. The Boat Channel and the main side of NTC are in
the background. |