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Recruits "abandon ship" from tower. They also learn to swim, float, and save lives. Can you remember just why these two airborne recruits are doing it all wrong? - Chainfall |
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Basic
shipboard routine and custom are taught on a dry land ship, USS
Recruit, TDE-1 (Training Destroyer Escort), a nearly full size
model of a destroyer escort and a commissioned ship of the U.S.
Navy (Frequently, dry land ships are called NEVERSAIL). |
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In this typical Navy scene recruits are doing here what sailors have done through the years - polishing brass. These three inch 50 caliber guns, located at Preble Field, are for display purposes. |
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Navy exchanges satisfy recruit's immediate buying needs. At upper left is the exchange at Camp Nimitz; the lower left photo shows the exchange in the R and O area. Upper and lower right photos show the exchange in the R-4 building. |
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Navy chaplain conducts services in chapel. At NTC there is a place of worship for all faiths. On week-ends, recruits in advanced training are allowed to meet with visitors at the Recruit Reception Center. |
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The
big moment for every recruit - graduation after nine weeks of active
and varied training. Recruit Brigade Reviews for those graduating
take place on Preble Field every Friday afternoon, and are impressive
and coloful. |
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After graduation men get 14 days' recruit leave and orders for assignment to new duty stations. Men shown here will board appropriate bus for transport to rail, bus or air terminal. Whether these new Navy men continue with the Navy as a career, or whether they return to civilian life after their periods of enlistment, their experiences in recruit training will always remain in poignant memory.
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