UTA ROTC Members

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20158524

Description

University of Texas at Arlington students had a chance to learn rappelling at the Arlington fire training center. About 35 students, with the aid of 15 ROTC members, learned the technique for descending from a height through the use of a rope system. Jane Coleman release the rope, and Captain John Gerron holds the other end to keep her in a holding pattern. Captain Gerron explained that the descents are made through the use of ropes and a latch hook and, used properly are completely safe. the 15 ROTC members are part of the Army ROTC Insurgent Team at UTA. Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram morning edition April 30, 1978.

Archival Date

1978-04-30

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-7060

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Military personnel; Universities & colleges