Welcome to the Class of 201816 August 2014

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MissionThe Citadel’s mission is to educate and prepare 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

The South Carolina Corps of CadetsSchool Year 2014-2015

Transition

Train

Sustain

4th Class Training – Transition to Cadet

• MORNING– 05:30 (AM) 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 (PM) 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 (PM) 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 Department)

• 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 (26 Aug)• E-Mail (26 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 (18 Aug)• Beach House (24 Aug)• First Day of Class (27 Aug)• First Home Football Game vs. Coastal Carolina (30 Aug)• First General Leave (1100-1800 @ 31 Aug)• Football Game vs. Florida State (6 Sep)• Football Game vs. Garner Webb (27 Sep)• Parents’ Weekend (10-12 Oct)• Mid-Term Examinations (14-21 Oct)• Homecoming (7-8 Nov)• Fall Furlough (Thanksgiving) (21-30 Nov) **• Final Examinations (12-18 Dec)• Winter Furlough (18 Dec – 11 Jan) **

Friday, 10 Oct• No afternoon classes• Academic Open Houses/Parents’ Reception• President’s Report to Parents• No parade• General Leave• Ring Presentation Ceremony

Saturday, 11 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. UNC-Charlotte

Sunday, 12 Oct• Worship Services

Parents’ Day Weekend 10-12 Oct

Emergency Contact Numbers

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

• 1st Battalion (Companies A, B, C, and D): (843) 953-0506

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

• 3rd Battalion (Companies I, K, L, and M): (843) 953-5245

• 4th Battalion (Companies N, O, R, and T): (843) 953-1722• 5th Battalion (Palmetto Battery and Companies P, S, and V):

(843) 953-5365

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

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