The similarities and differences between military and civilian life are discussed. Military discipline, the most typical difference, is interpreted as an extension of the self-discipline of civilian life.
B W 1951 Educational film about the military, from a series of career guidance films called “”Are You Ready for Service?”" The aim of this episode is to inform prospective recruits of the realities of military discipline and authority. Good footage of military drill training throughout.
00:37:22:00 B W 1951 ws Montage of marching soldiers on maneuvers, various divisions and uniforms, several good shots: CU feet marching women soldiers, WACs.
00:40:24:00 B W 1951 ms Young man sleeping in bed, ZI CU alarm clock, reads 7:27 man wakes up, drowsy.
00:41:20:00 B W 1951 ms Bowl of cereal on table, ZO young man enters kitchen, greets his mother, sits down to breakfast.
00:42:25:00 B W 1951 vs Montage of military life, basic training: barracks, men wake up mess hall, men line up for food VS military training.
00:43:54:00 B W 1951 ws Young man walking down shady street he arrives at corner CU traffic light man crosses street.
00:44:30:00 B W 1951 ws Group of high-school boys waiting in line in cafeteria, one boy tries to cut in line, other boys send him to the back of the line. Rudeness, selfishness.
00:44:56:00 B W 1951 vs Montage, several shots of military personnel saluting one another Military Policeman salutes woman.
00:45:45:00 B W 1951 ms High-school boys playing softball (little action).
00:46:40:00 B W 1951 cu Another montage of military salutes, good generic CU shots.
00:46:52:00 B W 1951 ms Navy seamen standing at attention, wearing sailor caps good dolly shot