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MissionThe mission of the Texan Corps of Cadets is to prepare TEXANS for service to our nation with marketable leadership skills and character traits valued by business, government, and the military.
VisionThe Texan Corps of Cadets will be the premier student-focused leadership and character development program in Texas. We will transform generations by developing leaders of exemplary integrity committed to a life-long pursuit of service and excellence.
PurposeThe purpose of the Texan Corps of Cadets is to develop unparalleled leaders of character - “PRINICIPES UNICI”
Texan Corps of Cadets
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The Corps Advantage
Develop leadership skills and character traits valued by business, government, and the military… to become“Unparalleled Leaders” – PRINICIPES UNICI
Minor in Leadership Studies
Commissionin the Army or Air Force
Scholarships
InternshipsFriendships that last a Lifetime
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4 Year Living-Learning Community
Each individual member of the Corps develops leadership and character abilities by…
Working together;Solving problems; and,Communicating as a valued member of a TEAM.
Open to ALLacademic majors
No military obligation
Corps of Cadets Opportunity
Students enroll as Cadets in:Army ROTCAir Force ROTCMarine PLC, orDrill & Ceremony
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ROTC = Corps of Cadets• Mandatory participation for male students• Corps of Cadets a prominent influence at Tarleton
ROTC = Commission• Participation in ROTC is optional• Path to a commission in the Army
ROTC+ = Corps of Cadets• Enhanced University support to the ROTC program• Students allowed to participate without a military obligation• Path to a commission in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps
1917-1953
1954-2015
2016-Beyond
History
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Academics
IndividualMajor
Minor in Leadership Studies
Corps Academic Policy+ +
Military Track Civilian TrackCombination Track
Three options to obtain a Minor in Leadership Studies
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Schedule
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Corps Leadership
Class Learn Do Train Lead
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Class
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CADETCHAIN OF COMMAND
Purple = Cadet Led
Squad Leader
Team Ldr(2 /Sqd)
duck(2 /Tm)
Squad Leader
Team Ldr(2 /Sqd)
duck(2 /Tm)
President of University
Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost
Executive DirectorSchool of Criminology, Criminal Justice, &
Strategic Studies
Senior DirectorJohn Tarleton Leadership Academy
Corps Commander/Company Commander
ExecutiveOfficer
First Sergeant
PlatoonLeader
PlatoonLeader
PlatoonLeader
PlatoonLeader
Squad Leader
Team Ldr(2 /Sqd)
duck(2 /Tm)
Squad Leader
Team Ldr(2 /Sqd)
duck(2 /Tm)
Personnel & Administration
Scholastics
Operations & Training
Logistics
Public Affairs
Signal &Communications
Squad Leader
Team Ldr(2 /Sqd)
duck(2 /Tm)
Squad Leader
Team Ldr(2 /Sqd)
duck(2 /Tm)
Squad Leader
Team Ldr(2 /Sqd)
duck(2 /Tm)
Squad Leader
Team Ldr(2 /Sqd)
duck(2 /Tm)
Office of the Commandant
Dean College of Liberal & Fine Arts
Chair, Department of Leadership & Strategic Studies
Professor ofMilitary Science
Professor ofAerospace Studies
Cadet Chain ofCommand
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Character
CADET-LED DEVELOPMENTHonor CodeLeadership Training & OperationsOrder & Discipline
• Rooms• Uniforms
Recognition & Disciplinary SystemMilitary Customs & CourtesiesDrill & Ceremony
UNIVERSITYCORE VALUES
TraditionIntegrityCivilityLeadershipExcellenceService
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Typical Cadet Daily Schedule
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Activities
SPECIAL EVENTSSilver TapsMilitary AppreciationConvocation CandlesTransition Week “T”RecruitingHomecomingPresident’s EventsCampus Retreat CeremonyFreshman OrientationTarleton Freshman Flag RaisingFreshman Acceptance Ceremony
SPECIAL UNITSRanger ChallengeWainwright RiflesColor GuardIntramurals
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CadetOrientationTraining MID-AUGUST:
Five days prior to Transition Week
• Residence hall move-in• Uniform issue• Team building
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Internship ProgramACADEMIC EXCELLENCETop priority of the Corps of Cadets. Cadet academic achievement matches or exceeds other Tarleton students
LEADERSHIPCadets are developed through education and training to lead by example and provide, direction, and motivation
VALUES/ETHICS-BASED TRAININGCadets adhere to a code of conduct that instills honor, integrity, discipline, and both moral and physical courage
TEAMWORKCorps organizational structure relies on unity of effort and working together to accomplish goals and tasks
COMMUNICATION SKILLSCadets are placed in leadership positions that require the ability to clearly communicate in oral and written form
PROBLEM-SOLVINGCadets experience the challenge of simple and complex problems that require solutions
RISK MANAGEMENT TRAININGCadets are trained to identify hazards, assess, develop controls, implement controls, supervise and evaluate a situation or event
INTERPERSONAL SKILLSCadets develop skills to coach, teach, mentor, counsel, motivate and empower others
ACCOUNTABILITYCadets operate daily within an organizational framework that instills responsibility for self and others
DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT Cadets challenge themselves to exceed the standard and fulfill professional, legal and moral obligations
Student-Cadets …. To …. Professional Career
JTLA Internship Program & Hiring Advantage
Develops leaders of character prepared to succeed in a dynamic, innovation-based work environment
Offers academic and experiential learning programs to prepare individuals with marketable leadership skills and character traits valued by business, government and the military
• Non-binding short-term evaluation opportunity• Early opportunity to identify potential employee• Quality and proven source for future recruitment
For Employers: Hire a Doer… Hire a Leader… Hire a Cadet!
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Uniform
TYPICAL WEAR SCHEDULEMonday Tuesday WednesdayThursday Friday
Class BClass BACUPurple Thursday Class..B
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Offices | Residence HallT R A D I T I O N S S O U T H
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www.tarleton.edu/cadets