CTM Training SERIES: 4C Knowledge

1. CTM Training SERIES:4C Knowledge CAO: 19 May 2014

2. Right up front… Results –People – Mutual Respect This training is setting us up for success… So cadet recruits can be successful

3. Purpose Improve skills for building cadet recruit’s ability to succeed with 4C knowledge during challenge week Demonstrate proficiency in prescribed 4C knowledge Rehearse training evolutions using CTM principles…be ready to do it next week

4. Overview • CTM Quick Review • 4C Knowledge Review • Chapter 3, BB • The “Price of Admission” for leading others • Guided Discussion to: • Apply CTM to 4C knowledge training • Align the approach of cadre team

5. Mindset – The Big 5 --CTM, Inside Cover-- CTM provides practical tips for developing people It’s universally applicable Embrace culture of training to achieve results and develop people Be Capital A accountable – genuinely care for the well-being and success of all other cadets Be trusting and be trustworthy Be a world-class trainer and a world-class trainee Start every interaction with others from a perspective of mutual respect

6. Mindset--Operating within Limits-- POSITIVE – PROFESSIONAL – PURPOSEFUL – DEMANDING No cadet will put another cadet in a position where he or she must compromise Citadel Core Values or disregard prescribed rules, regulations, or standards 4C system is deliberately and appropriately stressful while always remaining positive, professional, and purposeful

7. 4C Knowledge Review Source: Blue Book, Chapter 3 • 4C Responses: "Yes, Sir/Ma’am," "No, Sir/Ma’am," "No Excuse, Sir/Ma’am," "Request permission to make a statement, Sir/Ma’am," or "Request better judgment, Sir/Ma’am“ • 4Cs expected to memorize items of Fourth Class Cadet knowledge during cadre training period • Cadet leaders responsible for insuring that requirements to memorize 4C knowledge do not interfere with cadet requirements for adequate study time, food, or sleep

8. 4C Knowledge Review A Fourth Class Cadet may be required to memorize ONLY these items: • Cadet and US Military Rank • What it means to be a gentleman or lady • Name, location, and purpose of campus buildings • What Fourth Class Cadets outrank • How's the cow? • Why Fourth Class Cadets come to the Mess Hall • What time it is? • The definition of leather • Phonetic alphabet Source: Blue Book, Chapter 3 • The Citadel Cadet Creed • The Alma Mater • The Citadel Core Values • Definition of Hazing • Definition of Sexual Harassment • Definition of Fraternization • What is The Citadel? • What is honor? • What is duty? • Rifle serial number and butt number • A Cadet's own Chain of Command

9. The Price of Admission A Fourth Class Cadet may be required to memorize ONLY these items: • Cadet and US Military Rank • What it means to be a gentleman or lady • Name, location, and purpose of campus buildings • What Fourth Class Cadets outrank • How's the cow? • Why Fourth Class Cadets come to the Mess Hall • What time it is? • The definition of leather • Phonetic alphabet Source: Blue Book, Chapter 3 • The Citadel Cadet Creed • The Alma Mater • The Citadel Core Values • Definition of Hazing • Definition of Sexual Harassment • Definition of Fraternization • What is The Citadel? • What is honor? • What is duty? • Rifle serial number and butt number • A Cadet's own Chain of Command

10. Applying CTM--Expectations-- DISCUSS SUGGESTIONS ON NEXT SLIDE • A positive purpose: • Obligation with specificity: • Leader role:

11. Applying CTM--Expectations-- • A positive purpose: • “We’re going focus on The Citadel Cadet Creed…” • “The Cadet Creed is important because… • “Links us to every past and future grad… • “It defines who we are as Citadel cadets… • “Knowing it is shows our pride…” • Obligation with specificity: • “We’re going to know it as individuals and a squad within the next two days… • “We’re going to know first two sentences tomorrow…” • Leader role: • “I intend to keep us on track by using every free minute to…”

12. Applying CTM--Skills-- DISCUSS SUGGESTIONS ON NEXT SLIDE • Model the skill: • Teach rehearsal skills (i.e., how to learn it):

13. Applying CTM--Skills-- • Model the skill: • “We’re going to work on the first sentence right now…” • “I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of The Citadel and The South Carolina Corps of Cadets.” • Teach rehearsal skills (i.e., how to learn it): • “Repeat after me… ‘I will always endeavor to uphold…” • “I can only help you so much…” • “Here’s some ways to learn the creed… • “Write it down.. • “Take it chewable bites… • “Say it out loud with your roomie…”

14. Applying CTM--Feedback-- Everyone Deserves Feedback DISCUSS SUGGESTIONS ON NEXT SLIDE • Create opportunities for feedback • Be professional & respectful; focus on behavior

15. Applying CTM--Feedback-- • Create opportunities for feedback • “We’re going to practice on line every chance we get today and tomorrow… • “We’re going to recite as a group and as individuals… • “Expect me to start with one of you, then move to the next recruit, etc… • Be professional & respectful; focus on behavior • “Nice work…now step up your confidence…sound off…” • Or… “time for a challenge…” • “We’re not where we need to be as a squad…some individuals are doing well, others are lagging…expectation is we all know the Creed…” • “For those who have got it…work with your classmates on techniques…” • “For those who don’t have it…we’re going to create some mandatory rehearsal time for you…”

16. Applying CTM--Consequences-- Consequences Always Have A Purpose & Help Develop the Habits/Behavior We Want DISCUSS SUGGESTIONS ON NEXT SLIDE • Immediate & Purposeful • Leader follow up

17. Applying CTM--Consequences-- • Immediate & Purposeful • “We’re doing good gang…I’m going to invite the commander over to hear you recite the Cadet Prayer…” OR • “We’re not where we need to be…the creed says ‘never shall I fail my comrades’ and ‘I will shoulder more than my share of the task…’” • “So here’s what we’re going to do… “push ups as a squad… “report to my room at 1500 to practice the knowledge…” • Leader follow up • During follow up, “why are we not learning the Creed…” • “We’re doing this to teach you…I’ll do my part, but you need to do yours…” • “Next step is PSG…PL…”

18. Applying CTM--Growth-- DISCUSS SUGGESTIONS ON NEXT SLIDE For Challenge Week… • It’s all about challenging with purpose… • Goals to stretch: • Homework to improve deficiencies: • Small victories instill pride, commitment, willingness to strive for more

19. Applying CTM--Growth-- For Challenge Week… • It’s all about challenging with purpose… • Goals to stretch: “You got it…let’s see if we can tackle the core values next…” • Homework to improve deficiencies: “We’ve agreed that you’ll recite this successfully to the mirror three times tonight and to your roommate three times tonight…” • Small victories instill pride, commitment, willingness to strive for more • “How many of you have a grad for a parent, grandparent, or friend…when you get your phone back in a few days, challenge them to the Cadet Creed…”

20. Take Aways Results –People – Mutual Respect Our price of admission for leadership… • We will know 4C knowledge • We will model what we teach & rehearse again before “going live” in front of cadet recruits

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