Orlando Navy Boot Camp Yearbooks (1970-1986)

 

Navy Boot Camp Orlando Yearbooks - Rudder

Commissioned on July 1, 1968, the Naval Training Center, Orlando, Florida, was established to enhance the workforce training capabilities of the United States Navy.

Occupying the site of the former Orlando Air Force Base, the Navy's third training center rapidly became a showplace among training commands In the armed forces.

Orlando graduated its last company on December 2, 1994, and officially closed on March 31, 1995. The base was decommissioned in December 1998 after the final Nuclear Power School class graduated.

 

 

Front Cover, Great Lakes USNTC "The Rudder" 1970 Company 035.

1970 Orlando Company 035 Navy Boot Camp Book

Roster and Photos for Recruit Company 035 for 1970, United States Naval Training Center, Orlando, Florida. Company Commander: BM1 J. H. Hurst. 71 Men Graduated 1 May 1970.

 

Front Cover, Navy Boot Camp Book 1970 Company 199 The Rudder

1971 Orlando Company 199 Navy Boot Camp Book

Roster and Photos for Company 1971-199 Recruits, Orlando, Florida Naval Training Center. Company Commander RDC Lewis E. Smith. 54 Men Graduated on 17 March 1972.

 

Front Cover, Navy Boot Camp Book 1972 Company 016 The Rudder

1972 Orlando Company 16 Navy Boot Camp Book

Roster and Photos for Company 1972-016 Recruits, Orlando, Florida Naval Training Center. Company Commander QM1 Lewis L. Hodges. 65 Men Graduated on 17 March 1972.

 

Front Cover, Great Lakes USNTC "The Rudder" 1972 Company 200.

1972 Orlando Company 200 Navy Boot Camp Book

Roster and Photos for Recruit Company 200 for 1972, United States Naval Training Center, Orlando, Florida. Company Commander: BTC Douglas W. Dowdy. 73 Men Graduated 15 September 1972.

 

Front Cover, Great Lakes USNTC "The Rudder" 1973 Company 137.

1973 Orlando Company 137 Navy Boot Camp Book

Roster and Photos for Recruit Company 137 for 1973, United States Naval Training Center, Orlando, Florida. Company Commander: EMC Gerald B. Fountain. 68 Men Graduated 10 August 1973.

 

Front Cover, Great Lakes USNTC "The Rudder" 1973 Company 314.

1973 Orlando Company 314 Navy Boot Camp Book

Roster and Photos for Recruit Company 314 for 1973, United States Naval Training Center, Orlando, Florida. Company Commander: BMC Robert V. Simmons. 73 Men Graduated 11 February 1974.

 

Front Cover, Navy Boot Camp Book 1974 Company 121 The Rudder

1974 Orlando Company 121 Navy Boot Camp Book

Company 74-121 Recruit Roster from Orlando, Florida Naval Training Center. Company Commander ET1 Lewis D. Ray. 79 Men Graduated on 2 July 1974.

 

Front Cover, Navy Boot Camp Book 1974 Company 121 The Rudder

1974 Orlando Company 385 Navy Boot Camp Book

Company 74-385 Recruit Roster from Orlando, Florida Naval Training Center. Company Commander AB1 Bobby W. Johnson. 70 Men Graduated on 10 February 1975.

 

Front Cover, Navy Boot Camp Book 1977 Company 221 The Rudder

1977 Orlando Company 221 Navy Boot Camp Book

Roster and Photos for Recruit Company 221 for 1977, United States Naval Training Center, Orlando, Florida. Company Commanders: EW1 Slee and MM1 Peck. 56 Men Graduated on 27 June 1977.

 

Front Cover, Navy Boot Camp Book 1977 Company 269 The Rudder

1977 Orlando Company 269 Navy Boot Camp Book

Roster and Photos for Recruit Company 269 for 1977, United States Naval Training Center, Orlando, Florida. Company Commander: MM1 Peck. 73 Men Graduated on 26 August 1977.

 

Front C0ver - Navy Boot Camp Book 1977 Company 378 The Rudder

1977 Orlando Company 378 Navy Boot Camp Book

Roster and Photos for Recruit Company 378 for 1977, United States Naval Training Center, Orlando, Florida. Company Commander: MS1 Simons. 77 Men Graduated on 28 November 1977.

 

Front Cover, Navy Boot Camp Book 1978 Company 097 The Rudder

1978 Orlando Company 097 Navy Boot Camp Book

Roster and Photos for Recruit Company 097 for 1978, United States Naval Training Center, Orlando, Florida. Company Commanders: MMC Peck and AOC Hayward. 76 Men Graduated on 23 March 1978.

 

Front Cover, Navy Boot Camp Book 1978 Company 158 The Rudder

1978 Orlando Company 158 Navy Boot Camp Book

Roster and Photos for Recruit Company 158 for 1978, United States Naval Training Center, Orlando, Florida. Company Commanders: ICC Maley and MMC Peck. 50 Men Graduated on 28 June 1978.

 

Front Cover, Navy Boot Camp Book 1978 Company 201 The Rudder

1978 Orlando Company 201 Navy Boot Camp Book

Roster and Photos for Recruit Company 201 for 1978, United States Naval Training Center, Orlando, Florida. Company Commanders: MMC Peck and CTRC MacDonald. 78 Men Graduated on 29 August 1978.

 

Front Cover, Navy Boot Camp Book 1979 Company 145 The Rudder

1979 Orlando Company 145 Navy Boot Camp Book

Roster and Photos for Recruit Company 145 for 1979, United States Naval Training Center, Orlando, Florida. Company Commanders: MMC Peck and MMC Niebling. 68 Men Graduated on 10 August 1979.

 

Front Cover, Navy Boot Camp Book 1981 Company K109 The Rudder

1981 Orlando Company K109 Navy Boot Camp Book

Roster and Photos for Recruit Company K109 for 1981, United States Naval Training Center, Orlando, Florida. Company Commander: CMDR. 73 Women Graduated on 8 October 1981.

 

Front Cover - Navy Boot Camp Book 1982 Company K024 The Rudder

1982 Orlando Company K024 Navy Boot Camp Book

Roster and Photos for Recruit Company K024 for 1982, United States Naval Training Center, Orlando, Florida. Company Commanders: PN1 Linda G. Carlson and SH2 Vicki L. Johnson. 68 Women Graduated on 1 Feb 1983.

 

Front Cover, Navy Boot Camp Book 1986 Company C170 The Rudder

1986 Orlando Company C170 Navy Boot Camp Book

Roster and Photos for Recruit Company C170 for 1986, United States Naval Training Center, Orlando, Florida. Company Commanders: LI1 Dale Johnson and BM1 Ralph Lowes. 62 Men Graduated on 11 September 1986.

 

 

Commissioned on July 1, 1968, the Naval Training Center, Orlando, Florida, was established to enhance the workforce training capabilities of the United States Navy. Occupying the site of the former Orlando Air Force Base, the Navy's third training center rapidly became a showplace among training commands In the armed forces.

The Commander, Naval Training Center, is tasked with "providing basic indoctrination for officer and enlisted personnel, and primary, advanced and specialized training for officer and enlisted personnel in the Regular Navy and Navy Reserve."

A decision was made in the nation's capital to develop a third Naval Training Center, and, on December 6, 1966, the Honorable Robert H. B. Baldwin, Under Secretary of the Navy, announced that the city of Orlando had been chosen as the site of the Navy's newest and most modern training facility.

Orlando was selected because of its year-round climate, availability of transportation, sufficient family housing, and availability of the Orlando Air Force Base under the Department of Defense Base Closure Program.

The Recruit Training Command features modern and functional buildings and presents a campus-like atmosphere. Commissioned with the Naval Training Center, the Recruit Training Command provides a smooth transition from civilian life for enlistees into the naval service.

Additionally, the Naval Training Center Is host command for the Naval Training Equipment Center, which is responsible for the research, development, production, maintenance, and modification of air, sea, subsurface, land, and space trainers applicable to all types of military situations.

Another tenant command of the Naval Training Center is the Naval Hospital, Orlando; currently a 220-bed facility. The hospital's combined medical and dental staff of over 500 supports the Naval Training Center and other military installations in the Central Florida region, as well as dependents and retirees.

A modern "high rise" replacement hospital is planned for the future. This facility will provide the most current and complete medical and dental care to the ever-increasing active duty and retired military population of the Central Florida region.

On November 1, 1969, the Service School Command was established. It initially comprised two schools, the Naval Advanced Undersea Weapons School (AUWS) and the Personnelman Class "A" School (PN "A").

The AUWS is housed in a modern brick structure on 6,100 square feet of real estate and encompasses 109,000 square feet of classrooms, laboratories, and an auditorium. The PN "A" School is housed in the old Air Force Photo Squadron Building on the southwest shore of Lake Baldwin.

Since the establishment of Service School Command, Yeoman Class "A," Quartermaster Class "A," and the Signalman Class "A" Schools have been added to the command.

Another tenant activity is the Navy Finance Office, Orlando, which was a branch of the main office at Jacksonville, Florida, before the commissioning of the Naval Training Center. The Orlando Finance Office is responsible for disbursing support to 17 military activities In the Central Florida region and renders civilian disbursing services to six organizations.

Additionally, the Center hosts the Navy Printing and Publications Service Branch Office, the Defense Contract Administration Service District, and the Resident Officer-in-Charge of Construction.

The facilities at the Recruit Training Command are second to none compared to other training camps in the armed forces. Ten recruit barracks contain four berthing wings of three levels each, giving each building a capacity of 12 recruit companies. The berthing wings are laid out around a central restroom and shower area.

The Field House complex contains the gymnasium, recreation room, reception room, and swimming pool. The recruit Mess Hall is outfitted with the latest and most modern equipment providing the capability of feeding 9,200 in 90 minutes.

The heart of the Recruit Training area is the three-story Training Building, containing 57 classrooms and a recruit library. Adjoining the Training Building is the Television Annex which includes a closed-circuit television studio, offices, electronics shop, and a classroom for the training staff. The television system includes two 25 Inch monitors in each of the classrooms.

The training ship "Mock-up," the BLUEJACKET ONE, is another facility that doubles as an excellent training aid. It Is two-thirds the size of a destroyer escort and is outfitted with actual shipboard equipment to provide realistic training in seamanship and ship work routine.

In a central location, across from the Training Station, is the Community Center which houses such conveniences as the barbershop, beauty shop, post office, telephone exchange, Navy Exchange, and a banking facility for the recruits.

Also In that area is the Recruit Chapel, the first chapel in the Navy designed to be used exclusively by recruits, the Recruit Training Command Administration Building, the Receiving and Outfitting Barracks, and the Recruit Dispensary and Dental Clinic.

 

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