Inspection of COTC group, standing on podium are Major John S.M. Allely; J.S. Thomson, University President; and Norman K. Cram, University Registrar. E. Bruce McCorkell stands at attention next to podium. Winter scene.

Bio/Historical Note: "One of the chief prices which Canada paid in the last war for her lack of preparation was the tragic waste of thousands of her best young men killed while fighting in the ranks because they had not been previously trained for a more useful career as officers. It is to prevent such a waste in any possible future war that every Canadian University is now giving facilities to its students to qualify as officers during their undergraduate course. Our own contingent of the C.O.T.C. came to life in January of this year and is already recruited up to a strength of 170." (The Spectrum, 1921) The Canadian Officers' Training Corps was a unit in the Active Militia of Canada. The Corps prepared university students for the examinations for a Lieutenant's or Captain's Commission and the universities granted course credit for COTC work. Senior commissions were held by faculty while all junior commissioned and non-commissioned ranks were open to undergraduates. Interest in the Corps declined in the 1950s and came to an end in 1964.

COTC officers and cadets being inspected by (l to r): Major-General Griesbach, W. Rea, J.S. Thomson, University President, and F.H. Edmunds; at Rutherford Rink.

COTC cadets and officers standing at attention for inspection; Biology Building in background.

Bio/Historical Note: "One of the chief prices which Canada paid in the last war for her lack of preparation was the tragic waste of thousands of her best young men killed while fighting in the ranks because they had not been previously trained for a more useful career as officers. It is to prevent such a waste in any possible future war that every Canadian University is now giving facilities to its students to qualify as officers during their undergraduate course. Our own contingent of the C.O.T.C. came to life in January of this year and is already recruited up to a strength of 170." (The Spectrum, 1921) The Canadian Officers' Training Corps was a unit in the Active Militia of Canada. The Corps prepared university students for the examinations for a Lieutenant's or Captain's Commission and the universities granted course credit for COTC work. Senior commissions were held by faculty while all junior commissioned and non-commissioned ranks were open to undergraduates. Interest in the Corps declined in the 1950s and came to an end in 1964.

J.S. Thomson, University President, and Major John Wesley Joyce inspect COTC cadets outdoors; winter scene.

Elevated group photograph of COTC officers and cadets in dress uniforms and standing at attention at Saskatoon Armouries..

COTC officers and cadets in uniform standing in formation; band visible at left. At Saskatoon Armouries with flags and emblems on background walls.

Elevated view of COTC officers, cadets and brass band standing at attention for inspection at Saskatoon Armouries.

Four rows of COTC non-commissioned officers in uniforms and hats. Taken outside Saskatoon Armouries in winter.

Three rows of COTC non-commissioned officers in uniforms and hats. Winter scene [on campus].

Two rows of COTC officers in uniforms and hats; indoor scene with drapes and window in background.

Three rows of COTC officers in uniforms and hats. Taken outside Saskatoon Armouries in winter.

Three rows of COTC officers and non-commissioned officers stand in front of the College Building; winter scene.

Two rows of COTC officers in uniforms and hats; winter scene with bare trees and buildings in background

Four rows of COTC Warrant Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers in uniforms and hats; outdoor scene with bare trees and building in background.