University Committee May Propose Substantial Revision of Army ROTC

A committee of seven University faculty members is studying a new program for Army ROTC which, if passed here, could prompt revision of units throughout the country, it was learned last night.

The plan under discussion would expand summer camp training to at least 12 weeks and would reduce the number of years spent in College ROTC classes from four to three. The proposal would also call for an expended program of civilian instruction in ROTC classes.

Investigation of the proposals began with a suggestion by Lt. Colonel Trevor N. Dupuy, professor of Military Science and Tactics, to Dean Bundy last December. Similar proposals had been studied by Provost Paul H. Buck in previous years.

The committee which Bundy appointed to study ROTC revisions is now working at a subcommittee level. Members hope to have the final report ready to present to the Committee on Educational Policy by the first of April.

Allen D. Sapp, associate professor of Music and a member of the ROTC committee, said last night that the mechanical aspects of Army training would be taught in the summer, leaving the College year free for more liberal arts study in ROTC courses. This would also eliminate one year of ROTC instruction in the College. "We're trying to beef up the program a little more and still not sacrifice the kind of training which future officers must have," Sapp said.

Wide Adoption Possible

Sapp also said that though specific College courses were being examined, the program would be general enough to be adopted by other universities.

Dupuy said last night that in his mind "the more civilians brought into the ROTC classroom the better." He said the proposal would expand the current policy of guest lecturers into a more definite program. Military history, geographic foundations of power, and military psychology were courses Dupuy cited as readily integrated into ROTC programs.

Though the committee has reviewed the Princeton plan of civilian-ROTC courses, Dupuy called that system "integration more apparent than real." He said the committee was working on a more practical approach than Princeton's.

Serving with Dupuy and Sapp on the committee is Donald C. McKay '28, pro- fessor of History, the committee chairman. Other members are George C. Homans '32, professor of Sociology; George B. Kistiakowsky, professor of Chemistry; Carrol F. Miles, Allston Burr Senior Tutor at Dunster House; and Arthur E. Sutherland, professor of Law