The South Carolina Corps of Cadets School Year

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 4 th Class Training – Becoming a Cadet

Purpose: Introduce New Cadets to the 4 th 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 4 th Class Training – Challenge Week

MORNING 5:30 (AM)Reveille 5:50Formation 6:00-6:45Physical Training 6:45-7:10Personal Hygiene 7:10-7:45Formation / Breakfast 8:00-11:45Training / Classes Afternoon 12:00-12:45 Lunch 1:00-5:45Training / Classes 6:00-6:45Retreat Formation; Dinner Evening 7:00-9:00Training / Room & Uniform Preparation 9:00-10:00Personal Hygiene 10:00 Taps / Lights Out A Typical Day in 4 th Class Challenge Training Period (Jul ) Committed to safe and secure training  Daily sick call  Closely monitor heat index  Hydration (Camelbacks)  Sports Medicine Staff & TACs

MORNING 5:30 (AM)Reveille 5:45Formation 5:45-6:45Physical Training (Mon & Thurs) 6:45-7:10Personal Hygiene 7:10-7:45Formation / Breakfast 8:00-11:50Academic Classes Afternoon 12:00-12:45 Lunch 1:00-5:45Classes (Afternoon Labs, ROTC, Intramurals, etc…) 6:00-6:45Retreat Formation / Dinner Evening 7:00-7:50Personal Time 7:50-10:30Evening Study Period (ESP) 10:30-11:00Personal Time 11:00 Taps / Lights Out A Typical Day in the Life of a Cadet After Classes Start (31 Aug)

Contact with your Cadet Write letters Call cell phones (9:00 PM 26 Jul) (9:00 PM 26 Jul) Send care packages Visit The Citadel Webpage ( Be cautious of Internet rumors, myths and “Traditions” Contact the TAC Officers Please note: Visitation is prohibited during 4 th 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) / nd Battalion (Companies E, F, G, H, and Regimental Band): (843) *** All Commandant’s Department contact numbers can be found online:

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