welcome to the class of 2017 17 august 2013 3 the mission the citadel’s mission is to educate and...
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Welcome to the Class of 201717 August 2013
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The MissionThe 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 ValuesHonor ∙ Duty ∙ Respect
Excellence in the Education and Development of Principled
Leaders
The Four PillarsAcademic
MilitaryPhysical
Moral-Ethical
The Citadel Experience
• Fourth Class: Prepare
• Third Class: Serve
• Second Class: Lead
• First Class: Command
6 May 2017 – Commencement
The South Carolina Corps of CadetsSchool Year 2013-2014
Transition
Train
Sustain
4th Class Training – Transition to Cadet
• MORNING– 05:30 REVEILLE– 05:50 FORMATION– 06:00-06:45 PHYSICAL TRAINING– 06:45-07:10 PERSONAL HYGIENE– 07:10-07:45 BREAKFAST– 08:00-11:45 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
A Typical Day in 4th Class Training
Safety is Paramount• Committed to safe, secure
training environment
• Daily sick call• Fully-staffed infirmary
including 1 Physicianand 8 Nurses
• Closely monitor heat index
• Hurricane Policy
• Bulldog Alert System
• Chain of Command (Cadet & Commandant’s Dept)
• Citadel Counseling Center
• Cadet Human Affairs Teams (3 per company)
• Chaplain to the Corps of Cadets
• 3 Ombudspersons
• Citadel Infirmary
• Director of CARE
Cadet Personal Support Services
Contact with your New Cadet• Write letters• Call cell Phones (27 Aug)• E-Mail (27 Aug)• Send care packages• Visit The Citadel Webpage• Be cautious of Internet rumors • Support your cadet• Use your TAC Officers
Please note:• Visitation is prohibited during
4th Class Training• Pagers are not allowed on
campus (all four classes)
Key Dates for Fall Semester• Oath Ceremony (19 Aug)• Beach House (25 Aug)• First Day of Class (28 Aug)• First Home Football Game vs. Charleston Southern (31 Aug)• First General Leave (1100-1800 @ 1 Sep)• Football Game vs. Wofford (7 Sep)• Football Game vs. Furman (28 Sep)• Parents’ Weekend (4-6 Oct)• Mid-Term Examinations (15-22 Oct)• Homecoming (1-3 Nov)• Fall Furlough (Thanksgiving) (22 Nov – 1 Dec) **• Final Examinations (12-18 Dec)• Winter Furlough (18 Dec – 12 Jan) **
Friday, 4 Oct• No afternoon classes• Academic Open Houses/Parents’ Reception• President’s Report to Parents• No parade• General Leave• Ring Presentation Ceremony and Hop
Saturday, 5 Oct• The Citadel Family Association Annual Meeting; Barracks Open House• 4th Class Squad Drill Competition• Letter Ceremony• Regimental Band Concert; Carillon Concert• Acceptance Parade• Luncheon in Coward Hall• Football Game vs. Appalachian State
Sunday, 6 Oct• Worship Services
Parents’ Day Weekend 4-6 Oct
Emergency Contact Numbers
• Commandant’s Department: (843) 953-3020 / 5003
• 1st Battalion (Companies A, B, C, and D): (843) 953-0460
• 2nd Battalion (Companies E, F, G, H, and Regimental Band): (843) 953-6444
• 3rd Battalion (Companies I, K, L, and M): (843) 953-1070
• 4th Battalion (Companies N, O, R, and T): (843) 953-1101
• 5th Battalion (Palmetto Battery and Companies P, S, and V): (843) 953-1512
*** All Commandant’s Department contact numbers can be found online:
www.citadel.edu/commandant/office-of-the-commandant