Kurt heaton- top proficiency score(outstanding trainee) May 1962 Co A 5th Bn 2D TRB
Ft Leonard Wood, Missouri
On Friday of the last week of Basic Combat Training, the trainee joined the rest of his battalion in an impressive parade to pass in review before the Commanding General and visitors who had come to witness the occasion.
One trainee from each company was selected as the “Outstanding Trainee” in his unit, in recognition of his leadership ability, military bearing, and training proficiency. During the first part of this colorful review, the outstanding trainees marched “front and center” along with the national colors and regimental flags and guidons, and were presented a scroll by the Commanding General.
I received a trophy and one of my fellow soldiers offered to buy it from me to impress his father. I no longer have the trophy, but did keep the "Top Proficiency" plate from the trophy. I should add that I did not care for the military structure of the army. I would have and do prefer Athens to Sparta
No comments:
Post a Comment