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NORWICH UNIVERSITY The Military College of Vermont Founded 1819 I WILL TRY CADET HANDBOOK UNIT INFORMATION NAME_______________________________________ SQD_______PLT________CO________BN__________ ROOM__________________PHONE________________ MAILBOX#____________________________________ COMMANDANT_________________________________ ASSISTANT CMDT________________________________ CO MENTOR___________________________________ REG CDR_____________________________________ REG CSM_____________________________________ BN CDR______________________________________ BN CSM______________________________________ CO CDR______________________________________ CO lSG______________________________________ PLT LDR_________________PSGT_________________ SQD LDR_________________ASST_________________ ACADEMIC ADVISOR______________________________ ROOMMATE__________________________________ ROOMMATE__________________________________ NORWICH UNIVERSITY CADET HANDBOOK A GUIDE FOR CADETS * * * * * * * Published by The Office of the Commandant Norwich University Northfield, Vermont 2020 i ii VISION STATEMENT Norwich University will be a learning community, American in character yet global in perspective, engaged in personal and intellectual transformation and dedicated to knowledge, mutual respect, creativity and service. MISSION STATEMENT, 1843 CATALOGUE To give our youth an education that shall be American in its character - to enable them to act as well as to think - to execute as well as to conceive - “to tolerate all opinions when reason is left free to combat them” - to make moral, patriotic, efficient, and useful citizens, and to qualify them for all those high responsibilities resting upon a citizen of this free republic. STATEMENT OF GUIDING VALUES Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge, U.S. Army, and is the oldest private military college in the country. Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional age students in a Corps of Cadets or as civilians, and adult students. Norwich identifies the following as our guiding values. 1. HONOR: We are men and women of honor and integrity. We shall not tolerate those who lie, cheat, or steal. 2. SCHOLARSHIP: We are dedicated to engaged teaching and learning, emphasizing teamwork, leadership, creativity, and critical thinking. 3. RESPECT: We respect the right to diverse points of view as a cornerstone of our democracy. 4. PATRIOTISM and SERVICE: We encourage service to nation and others before self. 5. COMPREHENSIVE FITNESS: We stress being physically fit and drug- free. iii iv 6. PERSERVERENCE: To live the Norwich motto, —“I will try!” — meaning perseverance in the face of adversity. 7. DUTY: We stress self-discipline, personal responsibility, and respect for law. 8. LOYALTY: We hold in highest esteem our people and reputation. THE CADET OATH I..., will henceforth strive to live by the Norwich Creed. As a member of the Norwich Corps of Cadets I promise to accept and apply the principles of the Honor Code; to abide by the Norwich Rules and Regulations: to obey the legal orders of Norwich officials and my seniors in the Corps of Cadets; to foster the Norwich spirit; and to uphold the traditions of my Alma Mater. In all my endeavors from this day forth I will reflect the spirit of the Norwich motto “I will try!” CADET LEADERS OATH I am a Cadet leader. I will assist each individual in their efforts to be highly motivated, well disciplined, and physically and mentally fit Cadet. I will instill pride in all I lead. Pride in self, in the Corps, in Norwich University, and in our Country. I will insist that each Cadet meets and maintains the standards of military bearing and courtesy, consistent with the highest traditions of Norwich University and our Guiding Values. I will lead by example, never requiring a Cadet to attempt any task I would not do myself. But first, last, and always, I am a Norwich University Cadet, sworn to uphold the Norwich University Rules and Regulations and Standards. v TABLE OF CONTENTS UNIT INFORMATION .......................................................Inside front cover INTRODUCTION Vision, Mission and Guiding Values ..........................................................iii Cadet Oath ..................................................................................................... v Cadet Leaders Oath ....................................................................................... v Forward ........................................................................................................ix NORWICH LEADERSHIP University President ......................................................................................1 University Provost ........................................................................................ 3 Senior Vice President for Student Affairs and Technology ...................... 5 Commandant of Cadets ................................................................................6 HONOR Honor Code ...................................................................................................8 ACADEMICS Academic Achievement Center ....................................................................9 Advisors ........................................................................................................10 CORPS OF CADETS Corps of Cadets Organization Chart ..........................................................12 Membership .................................................................................................13 Corps of Cadets Mission .............................................................................13 Mission Essential Tasks..............................................................................14 Leadership Progression ..............................................................................14 Rook Requirements and Restrictions ........................................................15 Cadet Rank Insignia ...................................................................................29 NORWICH HERITAGE, CUSTOMS, COURTESIES AND TRADITIONS Respect for the Nation and Norwich ........................................................ 22 Respect for Authority ................................................................................. 25 Other Forms of Respect .............................................................................28 vi The Tradition of Doing Your Duty ............................................................ 32 The Tradition of Professionalism ............................................................. 35 NORWICH HISTORY Norwich History, Chronology ................................................................... 43 Founding Father .........................................................................................47 Presidents of NU .........................................................................................49 Commandants of NUCC .............................................................................50 Norwich Medal of Honor Recipients ........................................................ 52 First Graduates ...........................................................................................58 Norwich and the State of Vermont ...........................................................60 University Motto .........................................................................................62 The Norwich Seal........................................................................................63 Norwich Flag ...............................................................................................64 Norwich Shoulder Patch ............................................................................64 Norwich Cover Device ................................................................................65 Cavalry at Norwich University ..................................................................65 Appreciations ..............................................................................................67 BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES Upper Parade Ground .................................................................................68 Academic Buildings .................................................................................... 72 Athletic Facilities ........................................................................................ 75 Administrative and Support Buildings ..................................................... 78 MEMORIALS Alden Partridge Statue ................................................................................81 Centennial Gateways ..................................................................................82 Centennial Stairs ........................................................................................ 83 Bicentennial Stairs .....................................................................................84 “Uncle Jim” Evans .....................................................................................84 Harmon Statue ............................................................................................85 William H. Earle Murals ............................................................................87 EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS ............................................................. 93 NOTES ........................................................................................................96 vii viii FORWARD This Cadet Handbook describes the history and traditions of