What Wearing The Uniform Means to Me
             The uniform is an integral part of the Wuerzburg American High School's
             Cadet Corps program and what I believe to be the most recognizable characteristic.
             Each member of the Cadet Corps should be proud of the privilege of wearing the
             uniform, so all personnel should wear it with pride. By doing so they enhance the
             standing of both themselves and Wuerzburg's Corps of Cadets in the eyes of others.
             Due to our battalion placing such great emphasis on the matter throughout the
             program, each individual cadets attitude and appearance while wearing the uniform
             subjects the Corps praise or fault by fellow cadets, fellow students, and the
             From the start of the Greeks in thier toga's signifying who was who among
             society, uniforms have been a significant distinction among the armed forces to
             civillians. Military apparel in ancient times acquired a certain degree of sameness
             but in a much different sense from modern Military uniforms. During the
             Peloponnesian War in the fifth century B.C., the Athenians and Spartan soldiers
             dressed according to thier position in the military formations. The Greek heavy
             infantrymen wore a helmet, breastplate, and armor covering his legs below the knee,
             as well as a shield and a sword.. The light-foot soldier had only a lighter built shield
             and a spear, These were military uniforms in the sense that all the soldiers looked
             alike, reflecting modern uniforms we wear to this day.
             Wearing the uniform serves a dual purpose. Not only does it represent the
             uniqueness of the Army JROTC program, but also teaches attention to detail,
             instills pride, and teaches the student to follow a uniform code of standards. With
             practice and attention to detail, all the do's and don'ts about the proper wear and
             care of the uniform and personal appearance soon become almost automat
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