1943 U.S. NAVY INDUCTION WWII SOCIAL GUIDANCE TRAINING FILM FIRST LEAVE DON’T GO AWOL! 28584

Love our channel? Help us save and post more orphaned films! Support us on Patreon: Even a really tiny contribution can make a difference. This b&w U.S. Navy training film “First Leave“ was shown to recruits during the training process. It presents a dramatized look at what can go wrong during a sailor’s first leave from service after induction, as the sailor goes AWOL, resulting in a review board / courts martial and potential dishonorable discharge. As such, it can be considered a U.S. Navy social guidance film. Copyright 1943. Opening titles: “First Leave“ (:07-:20). Newly minted U.S. Navy sailors march and sing, “Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It’s Off to First Leave We Go!“. Induction center, men join the Navy. Men line up and take the Oath of Induction. U.S. Naval Training Station, probably Great Lakes. New recruits arrive (:21-2:12). Men change their clothes, get checked by doctors, get issued new uniforms. Man in front of a mirror in his Navy uniform. Recruits perform exer