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The South Carolina Corps of Cadets
School Year 2015-2016Slide2
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Welcome to the Class of 2019
15 August 2015Slide3
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The Mission
The
Citadel’s mission is to educate and develop graduates to become principled leaders in all walks of life by instilling the Core Values of The Citadel in a challenging intellectual environment.
Core
Values
Honor
∙ Duty ∙ RespectSlide4
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President’s BriefSlide5
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The Road Less Traveled
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference” –
Robert FrostSlide6
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The Honor CodeSlide7
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President’s BriefSlide8
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President’s BriefSlide9
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President’s Brief
Reorganizations
StaffBOV Strategic Planning
Long Term Financial Model
LEAD 2018
Asset Management and Campus Master Plan
Enrollment Management
Leadership Program
Presidential SuccessionSlide10
The South Carolina Corps of Cadets
School Year 2015-2016Slide11
The South Carolina Corps of Cadets
School Year 2015-2016Slide12
Mission
The Citadel’s Mission
The Citadel’s mission is to educate and develop students to become principled leaders in all walks of life by instilling the core values of The Citadel in a disciplined and
intellectually challenging environment.
Commandant’s Department Mission
The Commandant’s Department mission is to support The Citadel’s mission in developing principled leaders by coordinating, implementing,
teaching, advising and coaching cadets through a comprehensive four year leadership development program
, spanning across all four Citadel pillars (academic, physical, military and moral/ethical), while providing them with leadership training and experiences in a safe, challenging and rewarding environment
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Honor * Duty * RespectSlide13
Purpose
:
The
Fourth Class System represents the foundation of The Citadel’s signature
four year leadership development
program
.
It creates the discipline and instills the core values of
Honor, Duty, and Respect
which is expected of principled leaders in all walks of life.
Objectives
:
Prepare for academic achievement
Learn and live The
Citadel’s core values of Honor, Duty, and
Respect
Teach the
regulations, customs and traditions of The
Citadel
Remove
wealth and former station as factors in the development of new
cadets
Instill a
sense of humility and selfless
subordination
Develop character and
create a foundation for honorable and ethical
decisions
Instill self-discipline
Physically
challenge
and
establish a foundation
of
physical fitness for life.
Learn time management
Class unity and cohesion
4
th
- Class Training – Becoming a CadetSlide14
Purpose
: Introduce New Cadets to the 4
th
- Class System and Cadet Life
Types of Training During Challenge Week
:
Marching
Military Customs and Courtesies
Rifle manual and drill
Uniform and Room Standards
Rules, Regulations and
Standards
Honor Training
Campus Life and Orientation
Expected Duties (Sweep Detail, Laundry detail, etc…)
Bracing / Posture
Proper
Protocol and Etiquette
Responsibilities
:
Upperclassmen Holding Rank (Cadre until Parent’s Day)
Commandant’s Department Staff and TACs
Most importantly…You and your Cadet
4
th
- Class Training – Challenge WeekSlide15
MORNING
5:30 (AM) Reveille
5:50 Formation6:00-6:45 Physical Training6:45-7:10 Personal Hygiene
7:10-7:45 Formation / Breakfast8:00-11:45 Training / Classes
Afternoon
12:00-12:45 Lunch
1:00-5:45 Training / Classes
6:00-6:45 Retreat Formation; Dinner
Evening
7:00-9:00 Training / Room & Uniform Preparation
9:00-10:00 Personal Hygiene
10:00 Taps / Lights Out
A Typical Day in 4
th
- Class Challenge Training Period (15-26 Aug)
Committed to safe and secure training
Daily sick call
Closely monitor heat index
Hydration (Camelbacks)
Sports Medicine Staff & TACsSlide16
MORNING
5:30 (AM) Reveille
5:45 Formation5:45-6:45 Physical Training (Mon & Thurs)6:45-7:10 Personal Hygiene
7:10-7:45 Formation / Breakfast8:00-11:50 Academic Classes
Afternoon
12:00-12:45 Lunch
1:00-5:45 Classes (Afternoon Labs, ROTC, Intramurals, etc…)
6:00-6:45 Retreat Formation / Dinner
Evening
7:00-7:50 Personal Time
7:50-10:30 Evening Study Period (ESP)
10:30-11:00 Personal Time
11:00 Taps / Lights Out
A Typical Day in the Life of a Cadet
After Classes Start (26 Aug)Slide17
Contact with your Cadet
Write letters
Call cell phones (Beginning at 9:00 PM 23 Aug and anytime after)E-Mail (
Beginning at 9:00 PM 23 Aug and anytime after)
Send care packages
Visit The Citadel Webpage (www.citadel.edu)
Be cautious of Internet rumors, myths and “Traditions”
Contact the TAC Officers
Please note:
Visitation is prohibited during 4
th
- Class Challenge Training
Support and encourage your cadetSlide18
Chain of Command
(Cadet & Commandant’s Department)
Cadet Human Affairs Teams
(3 Cadets per company)
Cadet Academic Officers
Academic Support Center
Career Services Center
Citadel Counseling Center
Chaplain to the Corps of Cadets
3 Ombudspersons
Citadel Infirmary
Director of Campus Advocacy, Response and Education
Campus Alcohol and Drug Information Center
Cadet Personal Support ServicesSlide19
Additional Information and
Coordination Items
Hurricane Plans
Bulldog Alert System
Blue Book
White Book
College Regulations
Leaves and Furloughs
Social MediaSlide20
Key Dates for Fall Semester
Oath Ceremony (7:00PM 17 Aug)Beach House (23 Aug)
First Day of Class (26 Aug) First General Leave (12:00 PM – Midnight 29 Aug)
First Football Game vs. Davidson (5 Sep)Parents’ Weekend (9-11 Oct)
Mid-Term Examinations (13-20 Oct)
Homecoming (6-8 Nov)
Fall Furlough (Thanksgiving) (20-29 Nov)
Final Examinations (10-16 Dec)
Winter Furlough (16 Dec 2015 – 10 Jan 2016) Slide21
Friday, 9 Oct
No afternoon classesParents’ Reception
President’s Report to ParentsNo parade
General LeaveRing Presentation Ceremony
Saturday, 10 Oct
The Citadel Family Association Annual Meeting; Barracks Open House
4
th
- Class Squad Drill Competition
Letter Ceremony
Regimental Band Concert; Carillon Concert
Awards Review
Luncheon in Coward Hall
Football Game vs. Wofford
Sunday, 11 Oct
Worship Services
Parents’ Weekend 9-11 Oct 2015Slide22
Key Contact Numbers
Commandant’s Department: (843) 953-3020/5003
1st Battalion (Companies A, B, C, and D): (843) 953-0506
2nd Battalion (Companies E, F, G, H, and Regimental Band): (843) 953-2101
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Battalion (Companies I, K, L, and M): (843) 953-5245
4
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Battalion (Companies N, O, R, and T): (843) 953-1722
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th
Battalion (Palmetto Battery and Companies P, S, and V):
(843) 953-5365
*** All Commandant’s Department contact numbers can be found online:
www.citadel.edu/commandant/office-of-the-commandantSlide23
QuestionsSlide24
The South Carolina Corps of Cadets
School Year 2015-2016