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Explore the unique military and college structure of The Citadel to develop principled leaders. Learn about key leadership figures and the organization of the Corps of Cadets and Company within the institution.
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FOCUS-COLLEGE, CORPS, & COMPANYStructure PART 1- College Organization PART 2- Corps of Cadets Organization PART 3- Company Organization
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.
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:
President of the College • The Citadel’s president is General Glenn Walters (USMC). -Gen. Walters graduated from The Citadel in 1979. -Has recently served as the 34th Assistant Commandant of the United States Marine Corps. -Has served 39 Years in the USMC. -Is a Marine Corps Aviator.
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.
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.
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
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.
Commandant’s Department • To assist the Commandant in overseeing the daily functioning of the Corps of Cadets; there are Assistant Commandants and a SgtMaj.
Part II Corps of Cadets Organization
Corps Organization • The South Carolina Corps of Cadets is organized similar to an Army Regiment.
Corps Organization + BATTALION COMMANDERS (5)
Corps Organization COLLAR RANK: SLEEVE RANK: Regimental CommanderC/COL Snyder SLEEVE RANK: Regimental Sergeant MajorC/CSM Adams COLLAR RANK:
Corps Organization • Each of the Barracks on Campus is referred to as a Battalion
Corps Organization • Each Battalion is commanded by a Cadet Battalion Commander (1st Class Cadet / Senior) with the rank of Cadet Lieutenant Colonel. COLLAR RANK: SLEEVE RANK:
Corps Organization • Murray Barracks (1st BN) C/LTC Dobin
Corps Organization • Padgett-Thomas Barracks (2nd BN) C/LTC Quimby
Corps Organization • Law Barracks (3rd BN) C/LTC Brown
Corps Organization • Watts Barracks (4th BN) C/LTC Niehoff
Corps Organization • Stevens Barracks (5th BN) C/LTC Lucas
Company Organization • A company consisting of Approximately 100 Cadets is broken down into smaller elements. These elements are: Each Company Consists of 3 Platoons Platoon:Approximately 40 Cadets Each PlatoonConsists of 3 Squads Squad:Approximately 9 Cadets
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 theWhite Book.
Company OrganizationAdditional Company Officers • These Officers in your company serve as the Commander’s Staff:
Additional Company NCOsSergeants and Above • These NCO’s in your company serve as the Commander’s Staff: NCO=Non Commissioned Officer
Additional Company NCOsCorporals • These NCO’s in your company serve as the Commander’s Staff: NCO=Non Commissioned Officer