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PART 1- College Organization PART 2- Corps of Cadets Organization PART 3- Company Organization

4th Class Challenge Week Part I College Organization

4th Class Challenge Week College Organization

• The Citadel is a college

• A military system is used as the framework for training cadets to become “Principled Leaders.”

• The Citadel is unique in that both a military and college structure are combined to enhance the overall student experience.

• The organization of The Citadel is similar in many ways to the organization of units found in the .

4th Class Challenge Week President of the College

• Like all other and universities, all of The Citadel’s Operations are led an overseen by a college president.

• At The Citadel, The President is a from one of the branches of the United States Armed Forces:

4th Class Challenge Week President of the College

• The Citadel’s president is General Glenn Walters (USMC).

-Gen. Walters graduated from The Citadel in 1979.

-Has served as the 34th Assistant of the United States Marine Corps.

-Has served 39 Years in the USMC.

-Is a Marine Corps Aviator.

4th Class Challenge Week Provost/Dean

• Similar to other colleges, The Citadel has a Provost (Dean).

• The Provost specifically oversees and is responsible for all of The Citadel’s Academic Affairs.

4th Class Challenge Week Provost/Dean

• The Citadel’s Provost is General Sally Selden.

- Has served as Provost at the University of Lynchburg.

- Holds a PhD. From University of Georgia

- Holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification.

- Has published more than 150 books, book chapters, articles, papers, and technical publications.

4th Class Challenge Week Commandant of Cadets

• Because The Citadel is a Military College, it has a Commandant of Cadets.

• The Commandant of Cadets is responsible for overseeing the daily functions of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets

4th Class Challenge Week Commandant of Cadets

• The Citadel’s Commandant of Cadets is Geno Paluso, (USN, Ret.).

-Captain Paluso Graduated from The Citadel in 1989.

-Served as a SEAL Officer.

-Commanded Naval Special Warfare 3.

4th Class Challenge Week Commandant’s Department

• To assist the Commandant in overseeing the daily functioning of the Corps of Cadets; there are Assistant and a SgtMaj.

4th Class Challenge Week Commandant’s Department Assistant Commandants

COL O’Leary (USMC,Ret.)) Chief of

Assistant COL Hutson (USA, Ret.) Commandant For Standards & Discipline

4th Class Challenge Week Commandant’s Department Assistant Commandants

LTC Dougherty Assistant Commandant Leadership Programs

LTC Barton (USA, Ret.) Assistant Commandant Operations & Training

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SgtMaj Yagle(USMC, Ret.) Sergeant

4th Class Challenge Week Part II Corps of Cadets Organization

4th Class Challenge Week Corps Organization

• The South Carolina Corps of Cadets is organized similar to an Army .

4th Class Challenge Week Corps Organization

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COLLAR RANK: SLEEVE RANK:

Regimental C/COL PIACENTINI

COLLAR RANK: SLEEVE RANK:

Regimental Sergeant Major C/CSM GASQUE

4th Class Challenge Week Corps Organization Regimental 1st Class •Commander of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets; approximately 2000 Commander Cadet cadets organized into five . Senior •Responsible to the Commandant of Cadets for the health, morale, welfare, academic proficiency, military training, intramural athletics, administrative efficiency, safety, and discipline of the Regiment.

2nd Class •Reports directly to the Regimental Commander. Regimental Cadet CSM Junior •Responsible for monitoring all activities, policies and performance and appearance of all cadets. •Enforces appearance and performance standards of individual cadets. •Focuses on individual training of the Fourth Class and cadet NCOs.

4th Class Challenge Week Corps Organization

• Each of the Barracks on Campus is referred to as a

4th Class Challenge Week Corps Organization

• Each Battalion is commanded by a Cadet Battalion Commander (1st Class Cadet / Senior) with the rank of Cadet .

COLLAR RANK: SLEEVE RANK: •Commands a battalion of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets consisting of approximately 500 cadets.

•Responsible for the health, morale, welfare, academic proficiency, military training, intramural athletics, administrative efficiency, safety, and discipline of the company personnel.

•Responsible for implementing and strict adherence to published college policies and regulations to include but not limited to The Blue Book, and the White Book.

4th Class Challenge Week Corps Organization

• Murray Barracks (1st BN)

Alpha Company ( A Co.) Bravo Company (B Co.) Charlie Company (C Co.) Delta Company (D Co.)

C/LTC MOSELEY

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• Padgett-Thomas Barracks (2nd BN) Echo Company (E Co.) Foxtrot Company (F Co.) Golf Company (G Co.) Hotel Company (H Co.) Band Company Regimental Band and Pipes C/LTC PANTSARI

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• Law Barracks (3rd BN) India Company (I Co.) Kilo Company (K Co.) Lima Company (L Co.) Mike Company (M Co.)

C/LTC Hammond

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• Watts Barracks (4th BN) November Company (N Co.) Oscar Company (O Co.) Romeo Company (R Co.) Tango Company (T Co.)

C/LTC ADAMS

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• Stevens Barracks (5th BN) Papa Company (P Co.) Sierra Company (S Co.) Victor Company (V Co.) Palmetto Battery (PB)

C/LTC KRESS

4th Class Challenge Week Part III Company Organization

4th Class Challenge Week Company Organization

4th Class Challenge Week Company Organization

• A company consisting of Approximately 100 Cadets is broken down into smaller elements. These elements are:

Platoon: Each Company Approximately 40 Consists of 3 Cadets

Squad: Each Approximately 9 Consists of 3 Cadets

4th Class Challenge Week Company Organization Structure & Direct Chain of Command Position Rank Year Insignia:

Company Cadet Captain 1st Class Commander

Platoon Leader Cadet Second 1st Class Lieutenant Platoon Sergeant Cadet Staff Sergeant 2nd Class

Squad Sergeant Cadet Sergeant 2nd Class

Squad CPL Cadet 3rd Class

4th Class Challenge Week Company Organization:

•Commands a rifle company, the Regimental Band, or Palmetto Battery consisting of approximately 100 cadets. •Responsible for the health, morale, welfare, academic proficiency, military training, intramural athletics, administrative efficiency, safety, and discipline of the company personnel. •Responsible for implementing and strict adherence to published college policies and regulations to include but not limited to The Blue Book and the White Book.

4th Class Challenge Week Company Organization Additional Company Officers

• These Officers in your company serve as the Commander’s Staff:

Position: Rank: Class: Insignia: C/1LT 1st

Academic Officer C/1LT 1st

Human Affairs Officer C/2LT 1st

Athletic Officer C/2LT 1st

4th Class Challenge Week Additional Company NCOs Sergeants and Above

• These NCO’s in your company serve as the Commander’s Staff: NCO=Non Commissioned Officer

Position Rank Class Insignia

First Sergeant C/1SG 2nd

Supply SGT C/SFC 2nd

Academic NCO C/SFC 2nd

Drill Master C/SFC 2nd

Human Affairs SGT C/SGT 2nd

Recruiting SGT C/SGT 2nd

4th Class Challenge Week Additional Company NCOs

• These NCO’s in your company serve as the Commander’s Staff: NCO=Non Commissioned Officer

Position Rank Class Insignia Clerk C/CPL 3rd

Armorer C/CPL 3rd

Human Affairs CPL C/CPL 3rd

4th Class Challenge Week RANK REVIEW

Senior Junior Sophomore Freshman Ranks Ranks Ranks Ranks Cadet Colonel Cadet CSM Cadet Corporal Cadet Recruit Cadet Lt Colonel Cadet 1st Sgt Cadet Cadet Private Cadet Major Cadet Master Sergeant Cadet Captain Cadet Staff Sgt Cadet 1st Lt Cadet Sgt 1st Class Cadet 2nd Lt Cadet Sgt Cadet Private Cadet Private

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