HERE are some very concrete results that the R. O. T. C. tries to leave with each student who takes work in this department. Some of these we can call visible results, such as better bodily carriage, increased physical development, precision in mass movements as required in the manual of arms, and steadier nerves and eyes as shown in shot holes in the bull's-eye gallery targets. There are other impressions which we stress more but cannot evaluate by any visible standard, such as a clearer understanding of one's civic responsibility to the state and nation, leadership that demands the ability to obey promptly as well as to exact obedience from others, and above all, loyalty to our government and its institutions.

     The habit of obedience is lacking in too many of our citizens who feel that there is no necessity on their part to obey the laws of the country. We hope that every student who fulfills the requirements of this department develops his willingness to obey constituted authority.

      It is uniformly agreed by the educators of the country that there is positive educational value in military training. If at drill we have taught the student to stand up straight when he walks, when be talks with others, and when he meets men, we have reason to be thankful. The discipline so essential to military teamwork, develops self-control, a valuable asset to carry through life. Self-discipline is

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