Time of Decision - Version 1

"Enrollment now in the ROTC assures you of excellent training for leadership that will have lasting value whether you choose a military or civilian career. The outstanding contributions of ROTC graduates during two world wars eloquently attest to the value of this training.

"In these days of uneasy peace, it behooves every citizen to examine his future, and to decide in what way he will fulfill his responsibility to his nation in peace or in war. For, if our nation is to survive, we must integrate into our peace time pursuits those measures that will contribute to our security without undue interference with our democratic way of life.

"Because every man should serve in the highest capacity commensurate with his ability. I especially urge men in our schools and colleges to participate in the ROTC, with a view to accepting commissions in the regular Army the National Guard, or the Organized Reserve Corps."

"The ROTC offers lifetime benefits to you.

"Nationwide, for thousands of students throughout the country, it is the gateway to the realization of their value as leaders Stressing those qualities of character and personal attributes essential to an Army Officer, it will help you to instruct, lead, and know men.

"Your enrollment in the Army ROTC will mean much to you and to our country."

"College trains leaders for tomorrow. Your academic curriculum will provide the background of knowledge essential to effective leadership, but actual experience in leading others is of inestimable value. While you may gain experience in this direction on athletic teams and in various class and campus activities, the ROTC is a ready-made course, designed and perfected to develop the qualities of leadership required in both military and civilian enterprise.

"In two world wars ROTC grew to be the vital source of trained leaders. Through the Corps you will join the legion of gallant Americans who have led their fellow citizens in the hour of crisis."

"The contribution of ROTC was therefore largely one of individuals but of wide extent and great importance ... its most important contribution was the immediate availability of its product. Just what we would have done in the first phases of mobilization and training without these men - I do not know. I do know that our plans would have had to be greatly curtailed and the cessation of hostilities on the European front would have been delayed accordingly. We must enlarge and strengthen the system."

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