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awkward squad. The degree of discipline niaiutained is largely depeudent on 

 the cadet officers. These are appointed by me, with tlie approval of the presi- 

 dent of the college, and receive letters of appointment signed by both. It is 

 my 'lini to select for these positions, students who not only are proficient at 

 drill but who carry their soldierly bearing and gentlemanly conduct into all the 

 affairs of daily life. Should the general discipline of the college pass under 

 military control, I am confident that regularity and promptness in attendance 

 at classes and a more orderly state of things in the dormitories would result. 



UNIFORM. 



The dark, navy-blue uniform adopted for the College Cadets is similar to 

 that worn at the State Universities of Ohio and Wisconsin. It is neat, inexpen- 

 sive and can be worn with propriety on all occasions. . 



RECOMMEXDATIOXS. 



A legislative enactment conferring the brevet rank of second lieutenants on 

 military graduates of the college is desirable. Such an act was passed in behalf 

 of the graduates of the Orchard Lake Academy with beneficial results. 



I recommend that Upton's Infantry Tactics be recognized as one of the Senior 

 studies in the next annual college catalogue. A thorough knowledge of even 

 elementary tactics requires time and study. 



I recommend that no student shall be graduated, after 1886, who has not 

 been subject to military drill and discipline for at least one year, and, to ac- 

 complish this result, I suggest that military drill be made compulsory for 

 Freshmen and Sophomores. Under existing arrangements (many students 

 dropping tactics at the end of every term) my task is too much like that of 

 Sisyphos to be beneficial to any but beginners, or satisfactory to myself. I am 

 obliged to ga over the same rudimentary ground each term, and battalion drill 

 is never reached. 



CONCLUSION. 



In conclusion, I have to thank the president of the college, his predecessor, 

 and the State Board of Agriculture for the aid and encouragement they have 

 given me in my efforts. 



Very respectfully, vour obedient servant, 



J. A. LOCKWOOD, 



Lieut. 17th U. S. Infantry, Professor of Military Science and Tactics. 



Mich. Agricultural College 



October, 1885. 



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