4th Class Orientation & Training South Carolina Corps of Cadets

4th Class Orientation & Training 4 th Class Mess Procedures Located in Chapter 3 & 4 of the Blue Book and Section 14, Chapter 1 in the White Book

4th Class Orientation & Training Overview Nutrition Procedures Decorum Knob Knowledge Kitchen / waitress procedures Mess Carvers Additional Information

4th Class Orientation & Training Hydration Food provides some hydration Beverages Water is best for quick replacement “Gatorade” replaces both water and electrolytes “Bug juice” is slower to absorb Milk is good source for protein and water You should be allowed to drink what you like!!!!!!!

4th Class Orientation & Training Balanced Diet Meals are planned for balanced nutrition –Balanced over the course of the day Eat some of everything prepared for the meal –Protein to meet dietary needs –Carbohydrates fill energy needs –Vegetables provide fiber and minerals –Fruits provide carbohydrates and fiber

4th Class Orientation & Training Special Concerns Over-hydration Eating disorders Food Allergies –Advise Mess Carver and chain-of-command Wait staff Classmates –Alternate meals are available

4th Class Orientation & Training Proceed quickly to assigned seat Prepare the mess Remain standing until “Moment of Silence” & “Rest” Serve themselves before the Upper-class cadets Do not need permission to consume all items on table May remain in Mess Hall until after “second rest” Leave when you have eaten what you want Do not stack plates or clear the table Procedures

4th Class Orientation & Training Decorum Talk in a normal volume and tone of voice –Includes “popping off” Keep head and eyes on your respective mess Not speak unless spoken to, then stop eating to respond No elbows on the table Practice good table manners throughout the meal Stop eating and be quiet during announcements

4th Class Orientation & Training Knob Knowledge By the end of Challenge Week: The Citadel Code Values The Mission of The Citadel The Citadel Cadet Creed The Citadel’s Honor Code The Citadel Alma Mater The Chain of Command Rifle serial and butt numbers Cadet’s own Chain of Command By Parent’s Weekend: Date The Citadel was established Date campus moved to present location What is The Citadel 8 Battle Streamers Phonetic Alphabet 4 Pillars of Leader Development Definition of Hazing Definition of Sexual Harassment Definition of Fraternization Rifle serial & butt number Cadet & US Military Rank

4th Class Orientation & Training “Working Knowledge” Regulations Manual (The Blue Book) The Honor Manual Organizations, Functions and Administration Standard Operating Procedures Manual (The White Book) History of the Citadel, as contained in The Guidon The Cadet Prayer – on a voluntary basis

4th Class Orientation & Training Kitchen Procedures “Waitees” work hard – respect them, be polite There are limited portions of main entrees If you run out of other dishes or beverages, ask your waitee for more –Only ask for more if you know it will be eaten If there are concerns or issues with the staff, find a supervisor (wearing a white uniform)

4th Class Orientation & Training Mess Carvers Criteria –Cadet Officer –Sword-bearing NCO Trained Responsible for maintaining order and discipline of mess Only a single mess carver through Parent’s Weekend then an additional certified mess carver may sit to the immediate right or left of the mess carver. He/she will have no interaction with the 4C.

4th Class Orientation & Training Additional Information Evening Mess –Formation and meal are required for freshmen [Monday – Thursday] –Exception: General Leave and Sundays Uniforms –Duty uniform –ROTC Lab uniform – 4C only 4 th Class Varsity Athletes –Must attend breakfast and lunch formations Not required to attend evening mess formation –Separate mess – sit by team

4th Class Orientation & Training QUESTIONS