West Point cadets practice by barking at civilians

Fresh-faced cadet candidates arrive Monday for buzz cuts, measurements for gray uniforms and a crash course in toeing the line, West Point style.

[Charles]

It is a good weeding out process of those who would have a bad time of it in the service. Good for discipline in their future. If the plebe cannot cut it, get out, the sooner the better and go to a civilian school.