Dauntless Battalion Cadet Red Book Widener University Villanova University West Chester University Penn State Abington & Brandywine Universities Immaculata University Neuman University Cheyney University 2 The Dauntless Battalion Red Book derives its name from the Pennsylvania Military College Cadet Regulations book which was traditionally red in color. From the PMC Cadet Regulations: “These rules and regulations are promulgated to give to each cadet within the Corps a standard by which he [or she] may be guided.” The Dauntless Battalion Red Book is derived for the same purpose: to advise incoming cadets what is expected from their first day on campus. Also, it provides upperclassmen a reference to which they hold their subordinates accountable. 3 4 It is the goal of the Dauntless Battalion to train and produce top level cadets to serve as Army officers. This Battalion Smart Book will serve as a helpful reference guide over the next four years as you work to achieving your goal to become a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. Over the next four years you will learn and develop your leadership skills, and take on larger roles in leadership within the Battalion. It is therefore important that you understand fully the information in the Smart Book, so that you will be able to better train and lead your fellow cadets. 5 Index Subject Page Number Cadet Creed 6 Soldier’s Creed 7 Military Courtesy 8 Drill and Ceremony 9 Uniforms 13 Grooming Standards 20 Cadet Chain of Command 22 Army and Cadet Rank 26 Cadet Reporting Chain 32 CDT NCO Duties 33 Troop Leading Procedures/MDMP 36 M-16/M4 39 Phonetic Alphabet/numbers 40 Profile Procedures 41 Standards of Conduct/Honor Code 42 Attendance Policy 43 Academic Performance 44 Army Code of Conduct 45 Army Song 46 Dauntless Battalion History 47 Army Flag 49 Army Values 51 Army Motto 52 ROTC Patch 53 Dauntless Patch 54 Notes 55 6 Cadet Creed I am an Army Cadet. Soon I will take an oath and become an Army Officer committed to defending the values, which make this nation great. HONOR is my touchstone. I understand MISSION first and PEOPLE always. I am the PAST: the spirit of those WARRIORS who have made the final sacrifice. I am the PRESENT: the scholar and apprentice soldier enhancing my skills in the science of warfare and the art of leadership. But, above all, I am the FUTURE: the future WARRIOR LEADER of the United States Army. May God give me the compassion and judgment to lead and the gallantry to WIN. 7 Soldier’s Creed I am an American Soldier. I am a Warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values. I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself. I am an expert and I am a professional. I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat. I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life. I am an American Soldier. Warrior Ethos The four highlighted lines in the center of the Soldier’s Creed represent the Warrior Ethos. The Warrior Ethos is a set of principles by which every Soldier lives. In a broader sense, the Warrior Ethos is a way of life that applies to our personal and professional lives as well. It defines who we are and who we aspire to become. 8 MILITARY COURTESY GENERAL Military courtesy is simply the display of good manners and politeness in dealing with other people. Military courtesy conveys respect from both subordinate and senior to each other. USE OF “SIR” and “SERGEANT” All cadre and cadet officers are addressed as “SIR”/”MA’AM”. As a general rule, “Sir”/”Ma’am” is used in speaking either officially or socially to any senior. The word is repeated with each complete statement. “Yes” and “No” should always be accompanied with “Sir”/”Ma’am”. All Noncommissioned (NCO) officers will be addressed as “Sergeant” with the exception of the First Sergeant and Sergeant Major. They will be addressed by their title. THE SENIOR’S PLACE OF HONOR Another ancient military custom dictates that you should always walk or sit to the left of your seniors. For centuries men fought with swords, and because most men are right handed, the heaviest fighting occurred on the right. The shield was on the left arm, and the left side became defensive. Men and units who preferred to carry the battle to the enemy, and who were proud of their fighting ability, considered the right of a battle line to a post of honor. Therefore, when an officer walks or sits on your right, he is symbolically filling the post of honor. ATTENTION When an officer enters a room occupied by cadets, the room is called to attention. It is not proper, however, for officers to follow this custom at the approach of a senior officer. The question then is how to get officers to attention without the command. Generally, this is accomplished by the individual officers assuming the position of attention when appropriate or one officer announcing the presence of the senior and the other officers then assuming the position of attention. For example, if the classroom were filled only with cadet officers and the PMS entered the room, one of the cadet officers would announce, “Ladies and Gentlemen, the Professor of Military Science.” likewise, when speaking to an officer, soldiers and cadets will stand at attention until instructed otherwise by the officer. PARADE REST Like “Attention”, Parade Rest is a form of respect given to NCOs by those junior in rank. When a Senior NCO enters an area of cadets, the room is called to “at ease”. All personnel should immediately go to the position of “stand at-ease” until told to “carry-on”. Likewise, when speaking to an NCO, cadets, will maintain the position of “parade rest” until instructed to “stand at ease”, “at ease”, or “rest”/relax. 9 Drill and Ceremony Position of Attention a. Assume the position of attention on the command FALL IN or the command Squad (platoon), ATTENTION. b. To assume this position, bring the heels together sharply on line, with the toes pointing out equally, forming an angle of 45 degrees. Rest the weight of the body evenly on the heels and balls of both feet. Keep the legs straight without locking the knees. Hold the body erect with the hips level, chest lifted and arched, and the shoulders square. c. Keep the head erect and face straight to the front with the chin drawn in so that alignment of the head and neck is vertical. d. Let the arms hang straight without stiffness. Curl the fingers so that the tips of the thumbs are alongside and touching the first joint of the forefingers. Keep the thumbs straight along the seams of the trouser leg with the first joint of the fingers touching the trousers. 10 Parade Rest Parade rest is commanded only from the position of attention. The command for this movement is Parade, REST. On the command of execution REST, move the left foot about 10 inches to the left of the right foot. Keep the legs straight without locking the knees, resting the weight of the body equally on the heels and balls of the feet. Simultaneously, place the hands at the small of the back and centered on the belt. Keep the fingers of both hands extended and joined, interlocking the thumbs so that the palm of the right hand is outward. Keep the head and eyes as in the position of attention. Remain silent and do not move unless otherwise directed. Stand at ease, at ease, and rest may be executed from this position. Hand Salute RENDERING THE HAND SALUTE The salute is a MUTUAL exchange of respect between Soldiers and officers that is initiated by the subordinate Soldier or officer. When on campus and in uniform, cadets will salute cadre officers, and officers of all services. It is appropriate to accompany the salute with a word of greeting, for example, “Good morning, sir.” Civilian contractors are not saluted. Below are examples of situations where you would salute: • When walking outdoors in uniform and you approach a cadre officer in uniform. • When outdoors in uniform and when the American Flag is being raised or lowered. • When in uniform, a cadet reporting to an officer in his office, will make his presence at the door known, enter when permission is given, come to attention, salute and state his/her name. Example: “Sir, Cadet Jones reports.” He/she will remain at the position of attention until given “At ease.” Upon 11 completion of his/her business, the cadet will come to attention, salute, execute an about face and leave. • When an officer a uniformed group outside, the first cadet to recognize the officer will call “Attention” and all cadets will salute and remain at attention until given “At ease”, “Rest”, “Carry on”, another command, or until the officer passes. • If cadets are performing a work detail, only the person in charge will come to attention and salute. The detail will continue to work. • When in formation and an officer (to include cadet officer in uniform) approaches, the person in charge calls the formation to attention and salute. • Never render a salute with an object in your right hand or in your mouth.