The South Carolina Corps of CadetsSchool Year 2015-2016

Purpose: The Fourth Class System represents the foundation of The Citadel’s signature four year leadership development program. It creates the discipline and instills the core values of Honor, Duty, and Respect which is expected of principled leaders in all walks of life.

Objectives:•Learn and live The Citadel’s core values of Honor, Duty, and Respect •Teach the regulations, customs and traditions of The Citadel •Remove wealth and former station as factors in the development of new cadets •Instill a sense of humility and selfless subordination •Develop character and create a foundation for honorable and ethical decisions •Instill self-discipline •Physically challenge and establish a foundation of physical fitness for life. •Learn time management •Prepare for academic achievement •Class unity and cohesion

4th Class Training – Becoming a Cadet

Purpose: Introduce New Cadets to the 4th Class System and Cadet Life

•Types of Training During Challenge Week: Marching Military Customs and Courtesies Rifle manual and drill Uniform and Room Standards Rules, Regulations and Standards Honor Training Campus Life and Orientation Expected Duties (Sweep Detail, Laundry detail, etc…) Bracing / Posture Proper Protocol and Etiquette

•Responsibilities: Upperclassmen Holding Rank (Cadre until Parent’s Day) Commandant’s Department Staff and TACs Most importantly…You and your Cadet

4th Class Training – Challenge Week

MORNING5:30 (AM)Reveille5:50 Formation6:00-6:45 Physical Training6:45-7:10 Personal Hygiene7:10-7:45 Formation / Breakfast8:00-11:45 Training / Classes

Afternoon12:00-12:45 Lunch1:00-5:45 Training / Classes6:00-6:45 Retreat Formation; Dinner

Evening7:00-9:00 Training / Room & Uniform Preparation9:00-10:00 Personal Hygiene10:00 Taps / Lights Out

A Typical Day in 4th Class Challenge Training Period (Jul 20 - 26)

• Committed to safe and secure training Daily sick call Closely monitor heat index Hydration (Camelbacks) Sports Medicine Staff & TACs

• MORNING5:30 (AM)Reveille 5:45 Formation5:45-6:45 Physical Training (Mon & Thurs)6:45-7:10 Personal Hygiene7:10-7:45 Formation / Breakfast8:00-11:50 Academic Classes

• Afternoon12:00-12:45 Lunch1:00-5:45 Classes (Afternoon Labs, ROTC, Intramurals, etc…) 6:00-6:45 Retreat Formation / Dinner

• Evening7:00-7:50 Personal Time7:50-10:30 Evening Study Period (ESP)10:30-11:00 Personal Time11:00 Taps / Lights Out

A Typical Day in the Life of a CadetAfter Classes Start (31 Aug)

Contact with your Cadet• Write letters• Call cell phones (9:00 PM 26 Jul)• E-Mail (9:00 PM 26 Jul)• Send care packages• Visit The Citadel Webpage (www.citadel.edu)• Be cautious of Internet rumors, myths and “Traditions” • Contact the TAC Officers

Please note:• Visitation is prohibited during 4th Class Challenge Training

Support and encourage your cadet

• Chain of Command (Cadet & Commandant’s Department)

• Cadet Human Affairs Teams (3 Cadets per company)

• Cadet Academic Officers

• Academic Support Center

• Citadel Counseling Center

• Chaplain to the Corps of Cadets

• 3 Ombudspersons

• Citadel Infirmary

• Director of Cadet Advocacy, Response and Education

• Campus Alcohol and Drug Information Center

Cadet Personal Support Services

Additional Information and Coordination Items

• Hurricane Plans

• Bulldog Alert System

• Blue Book

• White Book

• College Regulations

• Leaves and Furloughs

• Social Media

Key Dates for Fall Semester• Scotland (31 Jul – 30 Aug)

• 1 Aug – Arrive in Scotland• 3 Aug – Begin rehearsals with massed band units• 7 Aug – Opening Night• 29 Aug – Closing Night• 30 Aug – Return to Charleston

• First Day of Class (31 Aug) • First General Leave in Charleston (4 Sep)• First Football Game vs. Davidson (5 Sep)• Parents’ Weekend (9-11 Oct)• Mid-Term Examinations (13-20 Oct)• Homecoming (6-8 Nov) • Fall Furlough (Thanksgiving) (20-29 Nov) • Final Examinations (10-16 Dec)• Winter Furlough (16 Dec 2015 – 10 Jan 2016)

Friday, 9 Oct• No afternoon classes• Academic Open Houses/Parents’ Reception• President’s Report to Parents• No parade• General Leave• Ring Presentation Ceremony

Saturday, 10 Oct• The Citadel Family Association Annual Meeting; Barracks Open House• 4th Class Squad Drill Competition• Letter Ceremony• Regimental Band Concert; Carillon Concert• Awards Review• Luncheon in Coward Hall• Football Game vs. Wofford

Sunday, 11 Oct• Worship Services

Parents’ Weekend 9-11 Oct 2015

Key Contact Numbers

• Commandant’s Department: (843) 953-3020/5003

• 2nd Battalion (Companies E, F, G, H, and Regimental Band): (843) 953-2101

*** All Commandant’s Department contact numbers can be found online:

www.citadel.edu/commandant/office-of-the-commandant

Questions