History Of Pom Flashcards
When was DLI started and Where? Who was the first Commandant?
Nov. 1 1941 Chrissie Field
Colonel Kai E. Rasmussen
Describe the DLI Crest
Adopted in 1963
Shield
Upper right hand blue corner is the Rosetta Stone a symbol of translation
Lower left hand red corner cap worn by San Carlos Catalan Volunteers who followed Father Junipero Serra to Establish the original Presidio in 1770. Borromeo mission
Red and Blue reflect war and peace time missions.
Olive branch promotes peace through understanding
Torch at top symbol of learning and knowledge
Name 3 building named after 3 initial linguists KIA
George Nakamura
Frank Hachiya
Terry Mizutari
Name the initial Director of Academic Training
John F. Aiso
Where was the DLI moved to in 1942? 1944?
Camp Savage, Minnesota the Fort Snelling
When was the DLI moved to Historic POM?
1946
During 1947-1948 what languages where the largest?
Russian, Chinese, Korean, German
When was DLI washington est?
1963 to consolidate the branches learning objectives
When was all resident language training moved to DLIFLC?
1970’s
When did TRADOC assume command of DLIFLC?
1973
When did DLIFLC receive academic accreditation?
1979
When was the role of provost est?
1981
When an increased need for Russian linguists was needed in the 80’s where were they sent?
DLI Lackland Russian expansion department
When an increased number of Army Russian, German, Korean, and Spanish linguists were needed, where were they sent?
Presidio of San Francisco
What programs began in the 80’s to support pre language learning?
Gateway and Headstart
