Mini Boot Camp
David McCampbell Battalion and Training Ship Lassen recruits participated in the unit's miniature recruit training. The cadets who have already been through boot camp were staff.
Rack-making contest. Recruits were graded on speed and quality of the job.
LT(jg) Robinson and INS Fred wade through tons and tons of paperwork.
Staff cadets check recruits' lunches for contraband items.
Recruits stand at attention while waiting to "take seats" at chow.
The staff rotated jobs; some would drill the recruits, while others shot the air pistol, and made holiday cards for veterans.
The recruits learn to march.
The recruits practice halting properly using the "step, freeze" method. (no secondary movements!!)
MIDN Williams demonstrates the "Human Eyeball"
Recruits do the "Human Eyeball." If they are caught "eyeballing" (looking around), they immediately become a Human Eyeball. They wobble their heads, and chant, "I am a Hyoooman Eyeball!" over and over.