(2) Short and frequent lecture-demonstrations be provided for
men during detention. This should emphasize the possible ill effects of
poor posture on both the vital organs and the man's appearance, pointing
out that every bluejacket is a walking advertisement of the U. S. Navy.

(3) That men with poor posture must be talked to frequently and
given individualized instruction in postural control and posture improvement.
This could be done by "Chief Specialists" and drill instructors as well as
by drill officers.

Suggested Procedures for Improving the Enlisted Man's Posture.
(1) Motivation:

Since posture is a twenty-four hour a day problem, close and
continual supervision of posture is impossible. The man will be respon-
sible in a large measure for the continual maintenance of his posture.
This means he must want to cooperate in the posture program.

There are several ways to incite the man to a willed effort in
improving his military posture and to make him, for the most part, inde-
pendent in maintaining his good posture. An appeal can be made to the
man's self-pride in appearance, indicating that he is a walking adver-
tisement of the U. S. Navy. In this sense, it should be mentioned that
the man's appearance is an important factor in recommendation for promotion.
| Additionally, good posture suggests good health--good posture indicates
self-respect. The possible health values must be indicated (Illus-

tration XI page 12). An important factor in stimulating posture interest