Pioneer Battalion
Cadet Smart Book
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It is the goal of the Pioneer Battalion to train
and produce top level cadets to serve as Army
officers. This Battalion Smart Book will serve as
a helpful reference guide over the next four
years as you work to achieving your goal to
become a Second Lieutenant in the United
States Army. Over the next four years you will
learn and develop your leadership skills, and
take on larger roles in leadership within the
Battalion. It is therefore important that you
understand fully the information in the Smart
Book, so that you will be able to better train and
lead your fellow cadets.
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Index
Subject
Soldier’s Creed
Military Courtesy
DNC
Uniforms
LBE
Ruck
M-16
Army and Cadet Rank
Chain of Command
Rank and Promotion
Reporting Chain
CDT NCO Duties
Battalion History
Army Flag
Army Values
Profile Procedures
Disciplinary Action Policy
Cadet Ribbons
Page Number
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5-6
7-10
11-15
16-17
18-21
22
23-29
30
31
32
33-35
36
37-38
39
40
41-46
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Soldier’s Creed
I am an American Soldier.
I am a Warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the
United States and live the Army Values.
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient
in my warrior tasks and drills. I always maintain my arms, my
equipment and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the
United States of America in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I am an American Soldier.
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MILITARY COURTESY
GENERAL
Military courtesy is simply the display of good manners and politeness in dealing
with other people. Military courtesy conveys respect from both subordinate and
senior to each other.
RENDERING THE HAND SALUTE
When on campus and in uniform, cadets will salute all cadet officers and cadre
officers of all services. It is appropriate to accompany the salute with a word of
greeting, for example, “Good morning, sir.”
Below are examples of situations where you would salute:
When walking outdoors in uniform and you approach a cadet officer or cadre
officer.
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When outdoors in uniform and when the American Flag is being raised or
lowered.
When in uniform, a cadet reporting to an officer in his office, will make his
presence at the door known, enter when permission is given, come to
attention, salute and state his/her name. Example: “Sir, Cadet Jones
reports.” He/she will remain at the position of attention until given “At
ease.” Upon completion of his business, the cadet will come to attention,
salute, do an about face and leave.
When an officer (to include cadet officer in uniform) approaches a
uniformed group outside, the first cadet to recognize the officer will call
“Attention” and all cadets will salute and remain at attention until given “At
ease”, “Rest”, “Carry on”, another command, or until the officer passes.
If cadets are performing a work detail, only the person in charge will come
to attention and salute. The detail will continue to work.
When in formation and an officer (to include cadet officer in uniform)
approaches, the person in charge calls the formation to attention and
salute.
Salutes are not rendered in the following areas or cases:
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Indoors, salutes are not exchanged except when reporting to a senior
officer.
When actively engaged in sports or in the middle of training.
When operating a vehicle.
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USE OF “SIR” and “SERGEANT”
All cadre and cadet officers are addressed as “SIR”/”MA’AM”. As a general rule,
“Sir”/”Ma’am” is used in speaking either officially or socially to any senior. The
word is repeated with each complete statement. “Yes” and “No” should always be
accompanied with “Sir”/”Ma’am”. All NCOs will be addressed as “Sergeant” with
the exception of the First Sergeant and Sergeant Major. They will be addressed
by their title.
THE SENIOR’S PLACE OF HONOR
Another ancient military custom dictates that you should always walk or sit to the
left of your seniors. For centuries men fought with swords, and because most
men are right handed, the heaviest fighting occurred on the right. The shield was
on the left arm, and the left side became defensive. Men and units who preferred
to carry the battle to the enemy, and who were proud of their fighting ability,
considered the right of a battle line to a post of honor. Therefore, when an officer
walks or sits on your right, he is symbolically filling the post of honor.
ATTENTION
When an officer enters a room occupied by cadets, the room is called to
attention. It is not proper, however, for officers to follow this custom at the
approach of a senior officer. The question then is how to get officers to attention
without the command. Generally, this is accomplished by the individual officers
assuming the position of attention when appropriate or one officer announcing
the presence of the senior and the other officers then assuming the position of
attention. For example, if the classroom were filled only with cadet officers and
the PMS entered the room, one of the cadet officers would announce,
“Gentlemen, the Professor of Military Science.” likewise, when speaking to an
officer, soldiers and cadets will stand at attention until instructed otherwise by the
officer.
PARADE REST
Like “Attention”, Parade Rest is a form of respect given to NCOs by those junior
in rank. When a Senior NCO enters an area of cadets, the room is called to “at
ease”. All personnel should immediately go to the position of “stand at-ease” until
told to “carry-on”. Likewise, when speaking to an NCO, cadets, will maintain the
position of “parade rest” until instructed to “stand at ease”, “at ease”, or
“rest”/relax.
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D&C
Position of Attention
a. Assume the position of attention on the command FALL IN or the command
Squad (platoon), ATTENTION.
b. To assume this position, bring the heels together sharply on line, with the toes
pointing out equally, forming an angle of 45 degrees. Rest the weight of the body
evenly on the heels and balls of both feet. Keep the legs straight without locking
the knees. Hold the body erect with the hips level, chest lifted and arched, and
the shoulders square.
c. Keep the head erect and face straight to the front with the chin drawn in so that
alignment of the head and neck is vertical.
d. Let the arms hang straight without stiffness. Curl the fingers so that the tips of
the thumbs are alongside and touching the first joint of the forefingers. Keep the
thumbs straight along the seams of the trouser leg with the first joint of the
fingers touching the trousers.
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Parade Rest
Parade rest is commanded only from the position of attention. The command for
this movement is Parade, REST. On the command of execution REST, move the
left foot about 10 inches to the left of the right foot. Keep the legs straight without
locking the knees, resting the weight of the body equally on the heels and balls of
the feet. Simultaneously, place the hands at the small of the back and centered
on the belt. Keep the fingers of both hands extended and joined, interlocking the
thumbs so that the palm of the right hand is outward. Keep the head and eyes as
in the position of attention. Remain silent and do not move unless otherwise
directed. Stand at ease, at ease, and rest may be executed from this position.
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Hand Salute
a. The hand salute is a one-count movement. The command is Present, ARMS.
When wearing headgear with a visor (with or without glasses), on the command
of execution ARMS, raise the right hand sharply, fingers and thumb extended
and joined, palm facing down, and place the tip of the right forefinger on the rim
of the visor slightly to the right of the right eye. The outer edge of the hand is
barely canted downward so that neither the back of the hand nor the palm is
clearly visible from the front. The hand and wrist are straight, the elbow inclined
slightly forward, and the upper arm horizontal
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Facing Movements
Facing to the flank is a two-count movement for turning to one side or the other.
The command is "Left, face" or "Right, face." The Figure below illustrates "left
face." On the command of execution, "Face," slightly raise yourself 90 degrees to
the left on your left heel. A slight pressure on the ball of your right foot will help
you do this correctly. Keep your right leg straight, but not stiff. On the second
count, place your right foot beside your left foot, and resume the position of
attention. Hold your arms as you would while at attention as you execute this
movement. Right face will be executed in the very same way as left face, simply
substituting right for left and left for right.
Facing to the rear is also a two-count movement and is illustrated in the figure
below. The command is "About, face." On the command of execution, "Face,"
touch the toe of your right foot to the ground about half the length of your foot to
the rear and slightly left of the left heel. Rest your weight on the heel of your left
foot, and allow your right knee to bend naturally. On the second count, turn 180
degrees to the right on the left heel and on the ball of the right foot, resuming the
position of attention. Hold your arms at attention when executing this movement.
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Uniforms
Battle Dress Uniform (BDU). The BDU is the primary cadet uniform for training
and is classified as a utility uniform. See the following figures representing proper
wear of the BDU and complimenting attire.
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Men’s Green Uniform.
Class A. The Class A uniform for men consists of the Army green coat and
trousers, a short or long sleeve shirt, black four-in-hand tie, and other authorized
accessories.
Class B. The Class B uniform is the same as the Class A, except the coat is not
worn. The black four-in-hand tie is mandatory with the long sleeve shirt and
optional with the short sleeve. The black sweater may also be included with this
uniform with or without the tie.
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Women’s Green Uniform.
Class A. The Class A uniform for women consists of the Army green classic
coat and skirt; a short or long sleeve AG 415 shirt; a black neck tab; and other
accessories.
Class B. The Class B uniform for female cadets is the same as the Class A
except the service coat is not worn. The black neck tab is required when wearing
the long sleeve shirt. It is optional with the short sleeve shirt.
Male and Female Green Uniform
Shoulder Rank and Insignia for Class A Uniform. Rank will be worn 5/8” from
the edge of the shoulder. The Battalion insignia will be centered between the
rank and the edge of the shoulder button.
Rank
5/8”
Insignia
Button
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LBE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Flashlight
Ammo Pouch (2)
Canteen (2)
Compass
First Aid Pouch
LBE Suspenders
LBE Equipment Belt
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LBE
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Rucks
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Adjusting Shoulder and Waist Straps
Attaching Straps to Pack Frame
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Back Strap
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Adjusting the Back Strap Quick-Release Strap
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M-16 Rifle
Primary function: Infantry weapon
Manufacturer: Colt Manufacturing and Fabrique Nationale Manufacturing Inc.
Length: 39.63 inches (100.66 centimeters)
Weight, with 30 round magazine: 8.79 pounds (3.99 kilograms)
Bore diameter: 5.56mm (.233 inches)
Maximum range :3,600 meters Maximum effective range:
Area target: 2,624.8 feet (800 meters)
Point target: 1,804.5 feet (550 meters)
Muzzle velocity: 2,800 feet (853 meters) per second
Rate of fire:
Cyclic: 800 rounds per minute
Sustained: 12-15 rounds per minute
Semiautomatic: 45 rounds per minute
Burst: 90 rounds per minute
Magazine capacity: 30 rounds
Unit Replacement Cost: $586
The four fundamentals of marksmanship are
1. Steady Position
2. Proper Aim (Sight Picture)
3. Breathing
4. Trigger Squeeze
SPORTS (Immediate Action when stoppage occurs)
S-Slap magazine
P-Pull Charging handle
O-Observe round
R-Release charging handle
T-Tap forward assist
S-Squeeze
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Army and Cadet Rank
(Officer Ranks)
Grade
Army Rank
Senior ROTC Rank
General of the United States
Army
No Rank Equivalent
General
No Rank Equivalent
Lieutenant General
No Rank Equivalent
Major General
No Rank Equivalent
Brigadier General
No Rank Equivalent
Colonel
Cadet Colonel
Special
0-10
0-9
0-8
0-7
0-6
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0-5
Lieutenant Colonel
Cadet Lieutenant Colonel
Major
Cadet Major
Captain
Cadet Captain
First Lieutenant
Cadet First Lieutenant
0-4
0-3
0-2
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0-1
Second Lieutenant
Cadet Second Lieutenant
Master Warrant Officer Five
No Rank Equivalent
Chief Warrant Officer Four
No Rank Equivalent
Chief Warrant Officer Three
No Rank Equivalent
Chief Warrant Officer Two
No Rank Equivalent
CW-5
CW-4
CW-3
CW-2
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CW-1
Warrant Officer
No Rank Equivalent
(Enlisted Rank)
Grade
Army Rank
Senior ROTC Rank
Sergeant Major of the Army
No Rank Equivalent
Command Sergeant Major
Cadet Command Sergeant
Major
E-9
E-9
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E-9
Sergeant Major
Cadet Sergeant Major
First Sergeant
Cadet First Sergeant
Master Sergeant
Cadet Master Sergeant
E-8
E-8
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E-7
Sergeant First Class
Cadet Sergeant First Class
Staff Sergeant
Cadet Staff Sergeant
Sergeant
Cadet Sergeant
Corporal
Cadet Corporal
E-6
E-5
E-4
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E-4
Specialist
No Rank Equivalent
Private First Class
Cadet Private First Class
Private E-2
Private
Private
No Rank Equivalent
E-3
E-2
E-1
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Cadet Chain of Command
Cadets learn leadership by following and by example. Then comes the time
when they must lead and complete the training cycle, honing their skills by
practicing them in a realistic environment. With progression in rank comes an
increase in responsibility, and so some leadership positions change each
semester.
Battalion Commander
Control functions of the Battalion
Battalion XO
Battalion
S-3
Assists Battalion Commander in running
Company Commander
S-1
S-2
S-4
S-5
Control functions of the Company
Personnel officer
Intelligence officer
Supply officer
Recruiting officer
Company XO
Company
Platoon Leaders
Training officer
Assist Company Commander in running
Controls functions of the Platoon
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Rank and Promotion
a. All MS II cadets will wear CDT corporal rank unless they are a team leader, in
which case they will wear CDT sergeant rank.
(1)All MS II cadets will receive and wear their rank prior to the first Military
Science lab in the fall semester.
b. All MS I cadets will wear the torch of knowledge in the fall semester.
(1)All MS I cadets will receive and wear the torch of knowledge prior to the
first Military Science lab in the fall semester.
c. All MS I cadets will be split into the top 50% and bottom 50% based upon their
final APFT score of the fall semester. The top 50% will receive the rank of CDT
Private First Class. The bottom 50% will receive the CDT rank of Private.
(1)All MS I cadets will receive their respective rank prior to the first Military
Science lab of the spring semester.
(a)It is the responsibility of the MS I’s squad leader to receive and
issue the proper rank to their MS I cadets.
(2)There will be an opportunity for all CDT Privates to be promoted to CDT
Private First Class. Promotions will be based upon a point system with a
minimum of 7 points needed to be promoted.
(a)Improve upon final fall APFT score
(2 points)
(b)Flag detail
(1 point)
(c)Color Guard
(1 point for each color guard with max of 2
points)
(d)92 or above on MS midterm
(1 points)
(e)Receiving an award at award ceremony
(2 points)
(f)Cadet/Recruiter of the month
(2 points)
(g)Run/Work Commodore Barry Bridge Run
(1 point)
(h)Blood Drive work/donate
(1 point)
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Reporting Chain
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Cadet NCO Duties
What I would want to know if I was this Cadet NCO:
 Do my Platoon Sergeants need
information?
 Have my Platoon Sergeants told me if
anyone in my
 Company is going to miss a class, lab
or PT.
 Have my Platoon Sergeants identified members of
my Company that need equipment.
 Have I told my CSM / Company Commander this
information?
What I would want to know if I was this Cadet NCO:
 Does my platoon know who I am and
how to contact me?
 Do my squad leaders need
information?
 Have my squad leaders told me if
anyone in my platoon is going to miss
a class, lab or PT.
 Have the SL's identified members of my platoon that
need equipment.
 Have I told my First Sergeant & Platoon Leader this
information?
 Does my First Sergeant or PL need any additional
information?
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What I would want to know if I was this Cadet NCO:
 Does my team know who I am and
how to contact me?
 Does my team need information?
 Is anyone in my team going to miss a
class, lab or PT.?
 Do members of my team need
equipment.
 Have I told my Squad Leader all of this information?
 If I can't find the Squad Leader I should at least tell
the next higher up.
What I would want to know if I was this Cadet NCO:
 Does my squad know who I am and
how to contact me?
 Do my team leaders need
information?
 Have my team leaders told me if
anyone in my squad is going to miss
a class, lab or PT.
 Do members of my squad need equipment.
 Have I told my Platoon Sergeant all of this
information?
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If I were these Cadets I would want to know from my
Team Leader:
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Where am I going?
When do you want me to be there?
What do you want me to do when I get there?
How do you want me to get there?
Explain to me why I am doing this? (Time permitting)
I would ensure my Team Leader knew if:
o I was not going to be able to execute the above
tasks!!
(Don't wait until the Team Leader asks....Force
feed them the information.)
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Pioneer Battalion History
The Army ROTC program based at Widener University, which includes
cadets from surrounding schools such as Villanova, West Chester, and Cheyney
Universities, nearby Neumann College, and the Pennsylvania State UniversitiesDelaware County and Abbington, complete the Pioneer Battalion. The Pioneer
Battalion has a proud and distinguished lineage tracing its origins to The
American Literary, Scientific and Military Institute established in Wilmington,
Delaware in 1846. The name was changed to the Delaware Military Academy in
1859 and the governor ordered the delivery to the institution of "certain public
arms" consisting of an outfit of rifles and two six-pound artillery pieces.
During the Civil War, in 1862, the need for more space resulted in the
school moving to West Chester, Pennsylvania and being re-named the
Pennsylvania Military Academy. The academy moved to its present site in
northeastern Chester, Pennsylvania in 1867 and the cornerstone of its campus
headquarters, "Old Main", was laid the same year. In 1869, the Military
Department of the College was accorded Government recognition under Act of
Congress by the assignment of an active duty Army Officer as the Professor of
Military Science and Tactics. An additional officer was assigned as the Assistant
PMS and the school was furnished with equipment and supplies for military
instruction and training. The Pioneer Battalion at Widener has the distinction of
having a military science department staffed by active duty officers longer than
any other private institution in the nation. In 1892, the school was re-named
Pennsylvania Military College (PMC) to reflect its status as a collegiate
institution. Following World War II, PMC ended its long tradition of all students
being members of the corps of cadets boarded on-campus. But the social
upheaval created by the Vietnam War had an adverse affect on enrollment at
PMC and the corps of cadets was disbanded in 1972. Army ROTC remained oncampus as PMC was re-designated Widener College, later Widener University,
and women were admitted. Partnership agreements with West Chester, Cheyney
and Villanova Universities were initiated in the early 1980's as part of a major
expansion of ROTC during the Reagan Presidency. A partnership agreement
with Neumann College was completed in 1995 and the first cadet enrolled in Fall
1996. Most recently, a partnership agreement has just been completed (Fall
1998) to bring Army ROTC back to Penn State Delaware County Campus.
Among its distinguished graduates, the Pioneer Battalion includes 2LT
Robinett, a Union artillery officer who distinguished himself while commanding a
battery at the battle of Corinth, Mississippi in 1862. In his honor, Battery Robinett,
a replica civil war artillery piece, is manned by ROTC cadets at Widener Home
Football games. General (Retired) John Tilelli graduated from PMC in 1963, and
is the highest ranking officer ever commissioned from the Pioneer Battalion.
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Army Flag
The Army flag is made up in the National colors red, white, and blue, with a
yellow fringe. It is the standard size for colors: 4 feet, 4 inches hoist and 5 feet 6
inches fly. It bears 145 streamers (Note: as of 1998 172 streamers)of ribbons
representing the campaigns in which the Army has participated since its
inception.
The flag is made of white silk, upon which is embroidered in blue, a replica of the
official seal of the War Office. Beneath the seal is a broad scarlet scroll bearing
the inscription in white letters, "United States Army". Beneath the scroll blue
Arabic numerals, is "1775", the year in which the Army was created with the
appointment of General George Washington as Commander-in-Chief.
The original War Office seal, constituting the central design of the Army Flag was
authorized by the Continental Congress on May 8, l779. The seal is thus
described:
"A cannon in front of a drum with two drumsticks; below the cannon three cannon
balls. A mortar on a trunion and below the mortar two powder flasks. In the
center a Roman breastplate over a jupon (leather jacket). Above the breastplate
rises a plain sword with the pommel and guard supporting a Phrygin cap
between an esponton (pike) and an organizational color on one side and a
musket with a fixed bayonet and and the National color on the other side. Above
is a rattlesnake holding in its mouth a scroll inscribed, 'This We'll Defend' ".
The cannon balls and powder flasks are of the Revolutionary War type. The
Phrygian cap is the traditional symbol of liberty.
The War Office was at first officially known as "A Board of War and Ordnance."
The third such Board appointed by Congress was succeeded on February 7,
1781, by a Secretary at War, which position was filled with the appointment of
Major General Benjamin Lincoln on October 30 of the same year. Henry Knox
was elected Secretary at War by Congress on March 8, 1785. He served through
the period of the Articles of Confederation until the office was established as an
executive department under the United States Constitution. He thereby became
the first Secretary of War.
The Department of War was created by Congress on August 17, 1789, and and
so remained until it was retitled Department of Army under the Unification Act of
July 26, l947. Since the beginning, however, the seal of the War Office has
continued to serve the Department of War and Department of the Army.
The campaign streamers are attached below the spearhead of the flagstaff. Each
steamer is 2 3/4 inches in width and 4 feet in length. They are designed in the
colors of the respective campaign ribbons and are embroidered with the
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designations of the campaigns and the years in which they took place. The
following colors are employed in design of the streamers representing major
campaigns:
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Army Values
As future leaders of the United States Army, you
are to live up to the seven Army Values.
The Army Values are:
Loyalty (LO): Bears true faith and allegiance to
the Constitution, Army, units and soldiers.
Duty (DU): Fulfills professional, legal and moral
obligations.
Respect (RE): Promotes dignity, consideration,
fairness and EO.
Selfless Service (SS): Places Army Code of
Values.
Integrity (IT): Exhibits high personal moral
standards.
Personal Courage (PC): Manifests physical and
moral courage.
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Profile Procedures
a. In order to receive a profile and to be excused from physical training or a
training event, you must receive a doctor’s note giving your injury and what your
limitations are.
(1) After receiving a doctor’s note you will take it to the SMI, who will
confirm your profile.
(2) You will then notify your squad leader that you are on profile and will
not be attending PT or a training event.
b. If you need a profile, but have not received a doctor’s note yet, you will:
(1) Call or email the SMI and inform the SMI of your situation.
(2) You will then get in contact with your squad leader and notify him/her
of your situation.
(3) You will go to the doctor’s asap and receive a doctor’s note confirming
your situation.
(4) You will then take the doctor’s note to the SMI.
c. If a situation arises and you will need to miss a training event, for reasons
other then physical reasons you will:
(1) Notify the SMI of your situation and request for permission to miss a
training event.
(a) You will not tell the SMI you will miss a training event, you
request permission to miss a training event.
(2) After the SMI gives you permission, you will then notify your squad
leader that you will miss the training event.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WIDENER UNIVERSITY ARMY ROTC BATTALION
ONE UNIVERSITY PLACE
CHESTER, PA 19013-5792
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF:
ATOE-CPA-WU-CBC
15 March 2005
MEMORANDUM FOR Pioneer Battalion Cadets
SUBJECT: Pioneer Battalion Cadet Disciplinary Action Policy
1. Success of the Pioneer Battalion ROTC Program depends on individual and
team effort. All cadets are responsible for their actions. Failure to attend a
training event without just cause, displaying a negative attitude, unprofessional
remarks and appearance are detrimental to the cadet environment as well as the
good order and discipline of the cadet battalion.
2. It is with this in mind that I have established the Pioneer Battalion Cadet
Disciplinary Action Policy. This policy will be used to take corrective action
regarding minor training, appearance and attitude shortcomings. It is designed
as a tool that the Cadet Chain of Command can use to assist the individual cadet
to bring about a positive change in behavior.
3. If the Cadet Chain of Command feels that Cadet Disciplinary Action is
warranted, the Cadet Commander will bring the matter to the attention of the
PMS and SMI. The PMS and SMI will review the infraction and give authority to
convene a Cadet Disciplinary Board (CDB) or take cadre-level action as required.
4. When Cadet Disciplinary action is warranted a CDB will convene. This board
will consist of the following individuals:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
The Cadet BN Commander
The Cadet CSM
The Cadet S1
The Cadet Company Commander
The Cadet Company 1SG
The impacted Cadet (non-voting)
One ROTC Cadre (non-voting)
5. This board will gather evidence, and interview the individual cadet. If the CDB
substantiates the infraction, they will then determine an appropriate corrective
action. Corrective actions must be approved by a CDB majority vote.
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6. Actions that can be levied against a Cadet will depend on the severity of the
infraction and can consist of all or part of the following:
a. Reduction in rank.
b. Reduction in military science Order of Merit List (OML) standing.
c. Class assignment - This option includes but is not limited to instructing a
class, writing
a book report or essay, etc.
d. Work detail - This option includes but is not limited to working in the
supply room on
a variety of tasks, conducting overall maintenance on the ROTC
building, equipment
and supplies, etc.
e. Additional attendance at PT sessions (if infraction is related to PT
attendance).
f. Reduction of points from the final Military Science grade (determined by
MS
instructor).
g. Recommendation for disenrollment from ROTC program.
7. The most common infraction of Pioneer Battalion cadets is missed training
events. To combat this problem a standard set of corrective actions will be used
as a guideline for missed PT sessions and labs.
a. Missed PT Sessions:
(1) 1st infraction: Verbal counseling by the culpable cadet’s 1SG.
(2) 2nd infraction: Negative Spot report & counseling by culpable cadet’s
CO CDR.
(3) 3rd infraction: MS instructor counseling - penalty at his discretion with
an automatic
class assignment / work detail to be designated by the CO CDR.
(4) 4th infraction: PMS counseling - penalty at his discretion with an
automatic five (5)
point penalty from cadet’s final grade in Military Science.
(5) 5th and subsequent infractions: Convening of the CDB.
NOTE 1a: At this time in the spring semester there are cadets that have already
missed more than three (3) PT sessions. In an effort to apply this policy fairly, all
cadets who have missed more than three (3) PT sessions will be treated as
though they have missed three (3) PT sessions and be assessed the corrective
actions as listed above. For example, the next PT session missed by such
cadets will be treated as the fourth missed PT of the semester. If a cadet misses
three (3) or more PT sessions it is his / her responsibility to meet with the
appropriate cadre member, as designated above, to receive counseling within
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three (3) days of the absence and to contact his / her CO CDR to receive
additional corrective action. For cadets that have missed either one (1) or two (2)
PT sessions the corrective action assessed will be as listed above.
NOTE 2a: The cumulative number of missed PT sessions will be taken into
account by each cadet’s MS instructor for grading purposes. The cumulative
number of missed PT sessions will be kept on record by the Cadet S1, who
updates the cadre weekly of all attendance.
NOTE 3a: Any missed PT sessions can be made up by attending an additional
PT session during the same week including attending bonus PT at Widener. If
this corrective action is taken by a cadet, no disciplinary action will be taken. No
Friday bonus PT sessions can be made up. Cadets that are required to attend
PT three (3) times per week can only make up a PT session by traveling to
another school (i.e. a Widener cadet would have to travel to Villanova for PT and
vise-versa for a Villanova cadet). By the end of each week for a cadet
participating in Bonus PT, he/she must have attended three (3) PT sessions
during the week or disciplinary action will be taken.
NOTE 4a: Cadets may not routinely miss their mandatory day for PT, i.e.
Widener MSIs may not habitually miss the Thursday PT session because they
prefer to go to PT on Tuesday. Going to PT on a day other then when assigned
to attend is a corrective action and should be used accordingly. When making up
a PT session, it is your responsibility to inform your CO 1SG as well as the
person taking attendance that morning.
b. Missed Labs:
(1) 1st infraction: Negative spot report and counseling by the culpable
cadet’s CO CDR.
(2) 2nd infraction: Counseling conducted by the PMS - penalty at his
discretion with an
automatic class assignment / work detail to be designated by the CO
CDR.
(3) 3rd and subsequent infractions: Convening of the CDB.
NOTE 1b: In an effort to apply this policy fairly, all cadets who have missed one
(1) or more labs to date will be treated as though they have missed only one (1)
lab. For example, the next lab missed by cadets who have missed one (1) or
more labs to date, after issuance of this policy, will be treated as the second (2)
missed lab of the semester.
NOTE 2b: All penalties for missed labs will be assessed within seven (7) days of
the infraction. It is the culpable cadet’s responsibility to meet with the appropriate
individual (i.e. CO CDR or PMS) to receive the appropriate penalty within this
time period. Therefore, within seven (7) days of issuance of this policy, cadets
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who have missed a lab must meet with his/her CO CDR to receive the
appropriate penalty as listed above.
NOTE 3b: The cumulative number of missed labs will be taken into account by
each cadet’s MS instructor for grading purposes. The cumulative number of
missed labs will be kept on record by the cadet S1, who updates the cadre
weekly of all attendance.
8. Tardiness is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Any cadet who arrives at
a PT session or lab ten (10) or more minutes late, without an acceptable reason,
will not receive credit for attendance at the PT session or lab in question.
Tardiness of less than ten (10) minutes will be noted by the 1SG and CSM and
kept on record by the Cadet S1.
9. The guidelines set forth above will be adhered to unless otherwise stated by a
Cadet CO CDR, Cadet BN CDR, or Cadre member. Exceptions to penalties
assessed are extremely rare and will be awarded on a case by case basis.
Leniency can be expected to decline as a cadet moves through the ranks from
MSI to MSIV. For accountability and disciplinary action, MSIV cadets fall under
the responsibility of the appropriate CO CDR.
10. Refer any questions regarding this policy through the Cadet Chain of
Command
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Cadet COC is notified
of an infraction
Cadet COC notifies
PMS & SMI of infraction and recommends
convening the Cadet Disciplinary Board
PMS and SMI review the infraction.
Other action
recommended
Authority given to
convene the
Cadet Disciplinary Board
Upon approval, Cadet Disciplinary Board
convenes with the following in attendance:
Cadet BN Commander
Cadet CSM
Cadet S1
Cadet Company Commander
Cadet Company 1SG
The impacted Cadet
One ROTC Cadre
-Evidence Gathered
-Interview with individual cadet
conducted
Did infraction take place?
If yes …
Is a penalty warranted?
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Date:
Cadet Last Name________________________ First
Name______________ MS______
Infraction: i.e. Failed to attend required PT session without just
cause.______________
Cadet statement:
Cadet COC :
Cadet BN CDR
Cadet CSM
Cadet S1
Cadet CO CDR
Cadet CO 1SG
Guilty
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
Not Guilty
__________
__________
__________
__________
__________
Cadet COC recommendations:
______________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
__________________________
________________________________________________
(Print)
PMS authorization:
___________________________________________________
(Sign)
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ROTC Cadet Awards
(Displayed in order of precedence)
Superior Cadet
Decoration Award
Region
Commander's
Leadership Award
Camp
Commander's
Leadership Award
Most outstanding
cadet in each
regiment at
Advanced Camp
Number one cadet
in each company at
Advanced Camp
Member of top
cadet training
platoon at
Advanced Camp
Physical
Proficiency Award
Military
Proficiency Award
Superior at
Advanced Camp
(R-3-1)
Excellence at
Advanced Camp
(R-3-2)
Score in top 10% on
the record physical
fitness test at
Advanced Camp
Top 5% of cadets in
each Advanced
Camp regiment
Not currently used
Not currently used
Advanced Camp
Graduate
(R-3-3)
Region Ranger
Challenge Winner
Brigade Ranger
Challenge Winner
(R-3-5)
Ranger Challenge
Team Member
Most outstanding
cadet in each year
of Military Science
(R-3-4)
Successfully
completed
Advanced Camp.
Platoon
Leadership Award
(R-3-6)
Member of the
Ranger Challenge
team which wins
Region competition.
Member of the
Ranger Challenge
team which wins
Brigade
competition.
SGT York Award
Drill Team
Color Guard
(R-3-7)
(R-3-8)
(R-3-9)
The cadet who does
the most to support
the ROTC program.
Member of the drill
team.
Member of the color
guard.
Member of Ranger
Challenge team.
Battalion
Commander's
Military Award
(R-3-10)
Battalion
Commander's
discretion.
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One-Shot-One-Kill
Award
Bold Challenge
Basic Camp
Graduate
(R-3-12)
(R-3-11)
Shoot 40 out of 40
at Basic or
Advanced Camp.
Dean's List Award
(R-1-1)
(R-3-13)
Battalion
Commander's
discretion.
Successfully
completed Basic
Camp.
Semester GPA
3.50-4.00
Cadet Honors
Award
Cadet Scholar
Award
Highest jump in
Semester GPA
ROTC Honors
(R-1-2)
(R-1-3)
(R-1-4)
Semester GPA
3.20-3.49
Semester GPA 2.903.19
Most improved
grades from
previous semester.
Battalion
Commander's
Academic Award
Not currently used
Not currently used
Not currently used
Platinum Medal
Athlete
Gold Medal
Athlete
Silver Medal
Athlete
(R-2-1)
(R-2-2)
(R-2-3)
Score 300 on APFT.
Score 290-299 on
APFT.
Score 280-289 on
APFT.
(R-1-5)
GPA of 4.0 in
military science.
(R-1-6)
Battalion
Commander's
discretion.
Not currently used
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Bronze Medal
Athlete
Most Improved
Award
Battalion
Commander's
Athletic Award
Not currently used
(R-2-4)
(R-2-5)
Score 270-279 on
APFT.
Biggest increase in
score since last
APFT (a cadet may
receive only once)
Battalion
Commanders
discretion.
Battalion
Commander's
discretion
Battalion
Commander's
discretion
Battalion
Commander's
discretion
Battalion
Commander's
discretion
(R-4-1)
(R-4-2)
(R-4-3)
(R-4-4)
Scholarship
Ribbon
(R-4-5)
CTLT/NSTP
Ribbon
(R-2-6)
Army ROTC
scholarship winner
Participate
successfully in
CTLT or NSTP.
Decorations from Fraternal & Social Organizations
1812 General's
Society
AFCEA Academic
Excellence Award
American Legion
Gold Academic
Award
American Legion
Silver Academic
Award
American Legion
Gold Military
Award
American Legion
Silver Military
Award
American
Veterans
Outstanding Cadet
Award
Reserve Officer's
Association Medal
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Military Order of
World Wars Gold
Award
Military Order of
World Wars Silver
Award
Military Order of
World Wars
Bronze Award
Daughters of the
American
Revolution
Sons of the
American
Revolution
AUSA History
Award
AUSA Member
SAME Academic
Award