ROTC Historical Documents

This collection contains newsletters, bulletins, and other materials related to the history of JSU's ROTC program.

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Memo from Colonel Forest O. Wells regarding the ROTC’s heraldry, August 1970

Forest O. Wells

Memo from Colonel Forest O. Wells, commander of JSU ROTC, regarding the ROTC’s heraldry – the original Gamecock shoulder patch and suggested updated heraldry incorporating the university name. Enclosed are 3 suggested designs along with correspondence with Howard G. Blumberg of School Teachers Supply Corp from 23 June 1970, 30 June 1970, and 27 July 1970 regarding feasibility of manufacture of ROTC patches to specifications. (memo dated August 13, 1970)
Memo from Colonel Forest O. Wells to US Army Institute of Heraldry, August 1970

Forest O. Wells

Memo from Colonel Forest O. Wells, commander of JSU ROTC, to US Army Institute of Heraldry, Alexandria, VA, regarding design of shoulder sleeve insignia for JSU ROTC. Enclosed is memo from G.W. Dundas of the Institute of Heraldry with description of proposed insignia, reasons it is rejected, and suggested revisions. (memo dated August 13, 1970)
Letter from J.C. Godsey, regarding JSU's ROTC, March 1969

J. C. Godsey

Letter from J.C. Godsey, Fort McPherson, GA regarding an amendment of existing supplemental agreements for supply, accounting, and other procedures for JSU’s ROTC, March 14, 1969. Enclosed is a supplemental agreement. (letter dated March 14, 1969)
Pass in Review | Fall 1969-70

Jacksonville State University Reserve Officers' Training Corps

The Pass in Review, published once a semester, is the official publication of the Jacksonville State University ROTC Cadet Brigade. The publication is varied providing information on JSU ROTC cadets, sponsors, organizations, competitions, special events, and news.
Letter to JSU President Houston Cole from Johnnie E. Mackin, August 1969

Johnnie E. Mackin

Letter to JSU President Houston Cole from Johnnie E. Mackin, Contracting Officer at Fort McPherson, GA regarding renegotiation of all contracts for training ROTC cadets under the Financial Assistance Program. Enclosed is an educational service agreement, August 20, 1969.
Memo from Lieutenant Colonel G.W. Dundas to Major P.N. Kitay, December 1968

G. W. Dundas

Memo from Lieutenant Colonel G.W. Dundas at the US Army Institute of Heraldry to Major P.N. Kitay describing approval and registration of the ROTC Insignia, and enclosing original approval documentation from July 27, 1950. (memo dated December 11, 1968)
Letter from Major P.N. Kitay to the US Army Institute of Heraldry, December 1968

Peter N. Kitay

Letter from Major P.N. Kitay, commander of JSU ROTC, to the US Army Institute of Heraldry, Alexandria, VA inquiring if the regimental crest/insignia currently in use for the unit was registered with the Institute of Heraldry and, if not, approval and registry is sought, December 3, 1968.
Letter to P.N. Kitay from Alex Navarro, November 1968

Alex Navarro

Letter to P.N. Kitay, commander of JSU ROTC, from Alex Navarro, N.S. Meyer Inc., regarding pricing information on manufacturing JSU ROTC insignia. Enclosed is an official price quote. There is also a photocopy of this letter, November 29, 1968.
Memo from John A. Brock, regarding JSU's ROTC program, March 1965

John Brock

Memo from John A. Brock, commander of JSU ROTC, regarding JSU’s ROTC program. Enclosed are multiple copies of the memo and an agreement application, March 24, 1965.
Sketched map of Jacksonville State College campus, March 196

Jacksonville State University

Sketched map of Jacksonville State College campus showing the relationship of various buildings/facilities to each other, March 23, 1965.
Copy of signed agreement detailing facilities for the ROTC, March 1965

U.S. Army

Copy of signed agreement detailing facilities for the ROTC (the former Jacksonville High School building) and a campus map, March 30, 1965.
Memo from Melvin M. Vuksich regarding ROTC Vitalization Act, January 1965

Melvin Vuksich

Memo from Melvin M. Vuksich, US Army Headquarters, Fort McPherson, GA, regarding ROTC Vitalization Act of 1964 along with new agreements for JSU’s ROTC. Enclosed are other correspondence regarding these issues from January, February, and March 1965. (memo dated January 27, 1965)
Memo from Melvin M. Vuksich regarding supplementary agreements for JSU ROTC, April 1965

Melvin M. Vuksich

Memo from Melvin M. Vuksich, US Army Headquarters, Fort McPherson, GA, regarding supplementary agreements for the JSU ROTC. Enclosed are the signed agreement from March 1965 detailing facilities for the ROTC (the former Jacksonville High School building) and a campus map. (memo dated April 6, 1965)
Memo from Melvin M. Vuksich regarding supplementary agreements for JSU ROTC, June 1965

Melvin M. Vuksich

Memo from Melvin M. Vuksich, US Army Headquarters, Fort McPherson, GA, regarding supplementary agreements for the JSU ROTC, June 16, 1965.
Memo from Melvin M. Vuksich regarding supplementary agreements for JSU ROTC, June 1965

Melvin M. Vuksich

Memo from Melvin M. Vuksich, US Army Headquarters, Fort McPherson, GA, regarding supplementary agreements for the JSU ROTC. Enclosed are agreements and copies of related correspondence from May 1965. (memo dated June 14, 1965)
Copy of Public Law 88-647, October 1964

United States Congress

Copy of Public Law 88-647, An Act to amend title 10, United States Code, to vitalize the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, and for other purposes. 88th Congress, H.R. 9124, October 13, 1964. *Also known as: Reserve Officers' Training Corps Vitalization Act of 1964*
Memos from John Barnhardt, and others, March 1963

John Barnhardt

Series of memos from John Barnhardt, Fort McPherson, GA, and others regarding uniforms for JSU ROTC, March 26, 1963.
Newspaper Clipping, 1961

Newspaper clipping regarding the newly formed Scabbard and Blade Endowment Resource (SABER) and the election of William Falkenberry as president.
History of R.O.T.C., August 1956

JSU Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.

History of R.O.T.C. at Jacksonville State Teachers College. Twelve page publication containing historical information on the ROTC program for the years 1948-1956.
Agreement signed by Dean C.R. Wood regarding the ROTC, October 1953

U.S. Army

Agreement signed by Dean C.R. Wood for President Houston Cole regarding the ROTC unit at Jacksonville State Teachers College, October 21, 1953.
ROTC Bulletin: Artillery R.O.T.C. at Jacksonville State | November 1952

Jacksonville State University Reserve Officers' Training Corps

This bulletin was produced as a supplement to the State Teachers College Quarterly Bulletin, Catalog & Announcement, Vol. XLVI, No. 175.
Memo from George L. Darley, Department of the Army, Washington DC, to JSU ROTC, July 1950

George Darley

Memo from George L. Darley, Department of the Army, Washington DC, to JSU ROTC regarding approval of shoulder loop insignia along with all specifications. Enclosed are copies of later insignia and badges and a Fax Cover sheet from 1996 noting “we do not currently wear the school shoulder patch. We do not have a list of manufacturers,” July 27, 1950.
ROTC insignia patch, circa 1948

Insignia patch (circular, red gamecock on a white field). (Circa 1948)
Memo from J.J. Hamlin to President Houston Cole, January 1948

J. J. Hamlin

Copy of a memo from J.J. Hamlin, Third Army Headquarters, Fort McPherson, GA, to President Houston Cole notifying him that the Jacksonville State Teachers College application for the establishment of an artillery ROTC unit has been approved by the Army, and will become effective July 1, 1948. (memo dated January 28, 1948)