Commandant’s Department

1. Commandant’s Department Parents’ Day 2017 Overview

2. Mission • The Citadel will host Parents’ Day Weekend on campus, 6-8 October 2017 • This annual event will provide an opportunity for parents, relatives, friends, and • alumni to spend several days visiting with cadets, faculty, and staff, and to observe military and athletic events involving cadets • Activities provide parents the opportunity to assess the quality of education and • training provided to cadets by The Citadel • Class of 2018 receive their rings • Fourth Class cadets are promoted from Recruit to Private and • integrated into the Corps

3. Overview ofMain Events Thursday, 5 October 2017 Ring presentation rehearsal --- Senior Dinner Friday, 6 October 2017 President’s Address to Parents --- Ring Presentation --- Ring Ceremony photo-op Saturday, 7 October 2017 Open barracks --- Pipe Band performance --- Kelly Cup competition --- Regimental Band performance ---Fourth Class promotion ---Parade/Review --- Lunch with families --- Alumni Association Tailgate --- Football game Sunday, 8 October 2017 Religious services

4. Schedule: Thursday[1 of 2] EventPoint of Contact 1600-1730 Ring Presentation Rehearsal Alumni Affairs 1800-1930 Senior Dinner Alumni Affairs Holliday Alumni Center Speaker: Lt Gen John Rosa Total number of seniors receiving rings to be provided by the CAA, in coordination with the Registrar & Commandant 4

5. Schedule: Friday[1 of 3] EventPoint of Contact 1030 Report to Parents by President, Cadet Activities, Q & A session with President and Senior Staff Media & Marketing, Buyer Auditorium, Mark Clark Hall Office of the President Note: No afternoon classes > optional speedline lunch for UC > family style lunch for 4C ONLY followed by lineup on Jones Avenue to support senior march to MFH

6. Schedule: Friday[2 of 3] • EventPoint of Contact • 1250The First Class processional piped over to Pipe Band Director • McAlister Field House by The Citadel Pipe Band • 1300 Presentation of Rings to the Class of 2017 Alumni Affairs • McAlister Field House

7. Schedule: Friday[3 of 3] EventPoint of Contact As Announced Muslim and Jewish Religious Services Chaplain off-campus - times vary 1800-2130 Ring Ceremony Cadet Activities McAlister FieldHouse President’s Requirements: 1030 - Report to Parents 1300 - Ring Presentation Ceremony 1800 - Ring Ceremony (as desired)

8. Schedule: Saturday[1 of 3] EventPoint of Contact 0730 Breakfast with the President HAC – Invitation ONLY The Citadel Foundation 0800 Vendors, guests in Reception Area Cadet Activities Mark Clark Hall 0800 Padgett-Thomas Barracks open to Commandant Regimental Band Parents ONLY 0830 -1015 Barracks Open Houses, Commandant Pipe Bandperformance

9. Schedule: Saturday[2 of 3] EventPoint of Contact 0845-0915 Kelly Cup CompetitionCommandant’s Padgett-Thomas Barracks quad Department Inclement weather venue – Deas Hall 0915-0930 The Citadel Rifle Legion Performs Commandant’s Padgett-Thomas Barracks quad Department 0930-1000 The Citadel Band & Pipes Concert Band Director Summerall Field 1010-1020 Fourth Class Promotion in all barracks Commandant’s Department

10. Schedule: Saturday[3 of 4] EventPoint of Contact 1100-1145 Review, Summerall Field Commandant’s (includes Fourth Class Acceptance, Awards - Department Kelly Cup, Regimental Commander’s Bowl, Cadre Leadership Award) *** Inclement weather: *** Parade Cancelled - Awards will be presented at next parade 1200-1245 Lunch Coward Hall Sodexo Deas Hall - Box Lunches Sodexo RCRR – Regimental Band and parents Sodexo Parents BBQ Tailgate CAPT Skardon ***All meals purchased on line NLT 1 Oct – no ‘last call* purchases*** [1000-1300: Chick-fil-a will be set up in front of the Canteen with sandwiches, chips, and drink for sale]

11. Schedule: Saturday[4 of 4] EventPoint of Contact 1200-1400 Alumni Association Tailgate Alumni Association Office Holliday Alumni Center Open to all 1330 March-Over/March-On Commandant’s Department 1400 The Citadel vs. Mercer Commandant/ Football Game Athletics Department President’s Requirements: 0800 –1100 Attend events as desired 1100 – Awards Review 1400 – Football game

12. Fourth Class Promotion Sequence • 0955 Announcement instructing Fourth Class to assemble at company letter • 1010 Regimental Commanderconducts promotion via public address • 1015 Commanders present company letters to Fourth Class cadets

13. Parent’s Day Review Awards • Regimental Commander’s Bowl – TBD • [Fourth Class: Squad Drill, Knob Knowledge, PT Test, Retention] • Kelly Cup – TBD [Fourth Class Best Drilled Squad] • Cadre Leadership Award [Top squad sergeants from cadre training period, performance based] • 2017 FALL SPORTS CADRE: ? Company 2017 CADRE: ? Company • TBD TBD

14. Schedule: Sunday EventPoint of Contact 0830 Catholic Mass – Summerall Chapel Chaplain 0900 Anglican Service in Chaplain Greater Issues Room, MCH 1000 Protestant Worship - Summerall Chapel Chaplain

15. Commandant’s Department Parents’ Day 2017 Overview Questions / Guidance

16. Back up Slides

17. Class of 2018 Senior DinnerTIME: 1800-1930 HRSUNIFORM: Military – Class A or service equivalent Civilian – Coat and tie Cadet – Dress Salt and Pepper, no cover, no glovesCadets/Guests Arrive (move to designated seating, no receiving line) Welcoming Remarks and Introduction of Guests ............................... COL J. Laurence Hutto, Jr., USA, Ret., ‘87 Executive Director, CAA Remarks ............................................................................................ Willis E. Tisdale, Jr., ‘77 CAA President Invocation and Cadet Prayer ............................................................. Tristan R. Arrowood,Regimental Religious Officer Toasts To the United States .......................................................................... Stephen D. Cleary, Jr., 1st Battalion Commander To The Citadel.................................................................................... Aaron M. Tribbett, 2nd Battalion Commander To the South Carolina Corps of Cadets .............................................. Grace C. Jenkins, 3rd Battalion Commander To the Alumni Serving in the War on Terror....................................... Chase J. Shiflet, 4th Battalion Commander To the Band of Gold .......................................................................... Paige L. Herbst, 5th Battalion Commander Remarks ........................................................................................... Austin S. Currie, President, Class of 2018 Buffet DinnerMixed Baby Greens with Greek and Ranch DressingsMoroccan Spice Pork Loin Roasted Red Bliss PotatoesWarm Dinner RollsWhole Green Beans with Pear Tomatoes Warm Apple Pie with Whipped Topping Iced Tea Introduction of Guest Speaker……………………….................................. G. Dillon Graham, Regimental Commander Remarks .............................................................................................Lt Gen John W. Rosa Presentation of Gift to Speaker and Introduction of Lt Gen Rosa………Stephen D. Cleary, Jr. Class Ring Chair Remarks ............................................................................................. Lt Gen John W. Rosa, USAF, Ret., ‘73, President, The Citadel Closing Remarks and a Toast to the Class of 2017............................... Cadet Graham Alma Mater ......................................................................................... led by Cadet Cleary Dismissal

18. CLASS OF 2018 RING PRESENTATIONFRIDAY, 6 OCTOBER 2017McALISTER FIELD HOUSESCHEDULE OF EVENTS Processional Class of 2018 and Official Party Enter Lieutenant General John W. Rosa, USAF, Ret., ’73 Willis E. Tisdale, Jr., ‘77 Cadet George D. Graham Cadet Austin S. Currie Cadet Tristan R. Arrowood Cadet Stephen D. Cleary, Jr. Invocation…………………………………………………………………………….………………….Cadet Tristan R. Arrowood, Regimental Religious Officer National Anthem………………………………………………………………………..…….………………Sung by Members of The Citadel Cadet Chorale Welcome………………………………………………………………………………………….…………….…Cadet G. Dillon Graham, Regimental Commander Introduction of Official Party/Band of Gold Donors Recognition…………………………………...Cadet Austin S. Currie, Senior Class President Remarks……………………………………………………….……….……Lieutenant General John W. Rosa, USAF, Ret., ’73, President, The Citadel Introduction of Ring Presenters……………………………………………………………….…………………..…Cadet Stephen D. Cleary, Jr., Class Ring Chair Presentation of Rings…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Ring Presenters Remarks………………………………………………………………………………………………Willis E. Tisdale, Jr., ‘77, President, The Citadel Alumni Association Alma Mater…………………………………………………………………………………………………………Led by Members of The Citadel Cadet Chorale Recessional Guests are asked to remain in place until the Official Party and Class of 2018 have exited.

19. Ring Presentation Diagram – McAlister Fieldhouse

20. RING WALK-THROUGH LAYOUT

21. Vendors, Reception,Report to Parents FRIDAY: Football Ticket Sales at McAlister Box Office Friday, Johnson Hagood Saturday Pre-purchased Box Lunch Distribution – Mark Clark Hall Reception Area [downstairs] SATURDAY: Address by the President 1030 hours, Buyer Auditorium >Power Point capability >Lapel microphone – NO podium >Hand microphones available for questions. >Seats reserved on the front row for the President and Senior Staff >Seating for all spectators T-Shirt & Tote Bag Distribution – Buyer Auditorium Lobby >Before & after President’s Address Vendors and Citadel Memorabilia - Mark Clark Hall Reception Area [downstairs]

22. Ring Ceremony Order 1800 – Junior Sword Arch Detail Performance                       1815 – Regimental Commander; Senior Class President; Regimental Activities Officer; Ring Chairman 1820 – Senior Football Players and Active Duty Seniors Companies are grouped by battalion 2015 – N 2025 – O    2035 – R 2045 – T 2055 – P       2105 – PB 2115 - S 2120 - V 1825 – F 1835 – E 1845 – G 1855 – H 1905 - RBd 1910 – A 1920 – B 1930 - C 1940 - D 1945 – I 1955 – K 2005 – L 2010 – M