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PART 1- College OrganizationPART 2- Corps of Cadets OrganizationPART 3- Company Organization
FOCUS-COLLEGE, CORPS, & COMPANY
Structure
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Part I College Organization
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College Organization
• The Citadel is a military 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 United States Army.
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President of the College
• Like all other colleges and universities, all of The Citadel’s Operations are led an overseen by a college president.
• At The Citadel, The President is a General Officer from one of the branches of the United States Armed Forces:
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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 Commandant of the United States Marine Corps.
-Has served 39 Years in the USMC.
-Is a Marine Corps Aviator.
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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.
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Provost/Dean
• The Citadel’s Provost is Brigadier 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.
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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
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Commandant of Cadets
• The Citadel’s Commandant of Cadets is Captain Geno Paluso, (USN, Ret.).
-Captain Paluso Graduated from The Citadel in 1989.
-Served as a Navy SEAL Officer.
-Commanded Naval Special Warfare Group 3.
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Commandant’s Department
• To assist the Commandant in overseeing the daily functioning of the Corps of Cadets; there are Assistant Commandants and a SgtMaj.
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Commandant’s DepartmentAssistant Commandants
COL O’Leary (USMC,Ret.)) Chief of Staff
COL Hutson (USA, Ret.)Assistant Commandant For Standards& Discipline
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Commandant’s DepartmentAssistant Commandants
LTC Dougherty Assistant Commandant Leadership Programs
LTC Barton (USA, Ret.) Assistant Commandant Operations & Training
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Commandant’s Department
SgtMaj Yagle(USMC, Ret.) SergeantMajor
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Part IICorps of Cadets Organization
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Corps Organization
• The South Carolina Corps of Cadets is organized similar to an Army Regiment.
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BATTALION COMMANDERS (5)+
Corps Organization
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Corps Organization
Regimental CommanderC/COL PIACENTINI
Regimental Sergeant MajorC/CSM GASQUE
COLLAR RANK: SLEEVE RANK:
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Corps OrganizationRegimental Commander
1st Class CadetSenior
•Commander of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets; approximately 2000 cadets organized into five battalions.
•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.
RegimentalCSM
2nd Class CadetJunior
•Reports directly to the Regimental Commander.
•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.
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Corps Organization
• Each of the Barracks on Campus is referred to as a Battalion
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Corps Organization
• Each Battalion is commanded by a Cadet Battalion Commander (1st Class Cadet / Senior) with the rank of Cadet Lieutenant Colonel.
•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.
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Corps Organization
• Murray Barracks (1st BN)
C/LTC MOSELEY
Alpha Company ( A Co.)
Bravo Company (B Co.)
Charlie Company (C Co.)
Delta Company (D Co.)
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Corps Organization
• Padgett-Thomas Barracks (2nd BN)
C/LTC PANTSARI
Echo Company (E Co.)Foxtrot Company (F Co.)Golf Company (G Co.)Hotel Company (H Co.)Band Company Regimental Band and
Pipes
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Corps Organization
• Law Barracks (3rd BN)
C/LTC Hammond
India Company (I Co.)Kilo Company (K Co.)Lima Company (L Co.)Mike Company (M Co.)
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Corps Organization
• Watts Barracks (4th BN)
C/LTC ADAMS
November Company (N Co.)Oscar Company (O Co.)Romeo Company (R Co.)Tango Company (T Co.)
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Corps Organization
• Stevens Barracks (5th BN)
C/LTC KRESS
Papa Company (P Co.)Sierra Company (S Co.)Victor Company (V Co.)Palmetto Battery (PB)
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Part III Company Organization
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Company Organization
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Company Organization
• A company consisting of Approximately 100 Cadets is broken down into smaller elements. These elements are:
Platoon:Approximately 40 Cadets
Squad:Approximately 9 Cadets
Each CompanyConsists of 3
Platoons
Each PlatoonConsists of 3
Squads
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Company OrganizationStructure & Direct Chain of Command
Position Rank Year Insignia:
Company Commander
Cadet Captain 1st Class
Platoon Leader Cadet SecondLieutenant
1st Class
Platoon Sergeant Cadet Staff Sergeant 2nd Class
Squad Sergeant Cadet Sergeant 2nd Class
Squad CPL Cadet Corporal 3rd Class
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Company Organization:Company Commander
•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.
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Company OrganizationAdditional Company Officers
• These Officers in your company serve as the Commander’s Staff:
Position: Rank: Class: Insignia:Executive Officer C/1LT 1st
Academic Officer C/1LT 1st
Human Affairs Officer C/2LT 1st
Athletic Officer C/2LT 1st
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Additional Company NCOsSergeants 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
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Additional Company NCOsCorporals
• These NCO’s in your company serve as the Commander’s Staff: NCO=Non Commissioned Officer
Position Rank Class InsigniaClerk C/CPL 3rd
Armorer C/CPL 3rd
Human Affairs CPL C/CPL 3rd
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RANK REVIEW
Senior Ranks
Junior Ranks
Sophomore Ranks
Freshman Ranks
Cadet ColonelCadet Lt ColonelCadet MajorCadet CaptainCadet 1st LtCadet 2nd LtCadet Private
Cadet CSMCadet 1st SgtCadet Master SergeantCadet Staff SgtCadet Sgt 1st ClassCadet SgtCadet Private
Cadet CorporalCadet Private
Cadet RecruitCadet Private
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QUESTIONS