COLS Vol II—Cadet Guidance
Air Force JROTC
Cadet Officer Leadership School
of S.C.
at
Charleston, SC
Summer 2013
COLS Manual, VOLUME II,
CADET GUIDANCE
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DISTRIBUTION LIST
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COLS Files, Commandant
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Master Copy
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HQ AFROTC Southeast Region
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HOLM CENTER/JR
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HOLM CENTER/Area Administrator
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Each Charter School (x 7)
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Each Participating School (x 35)
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USCG JLP, Camden HS, NC
Summary of Changes
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Updated prohibited electronics to include Ipads/tablet computers/etc.
Added USCG JLP and Singapore NCC references where appropriate
Added a formation run option during PT (1 ½ to 2 miles, in formation)
Added dynamic stretching
Required all to pass PT every day except for a select few designated cadets
Restricted female knee pushup option
Stan Eval cadets will help evaluate the graded parade
Changed the notification of hazardous weather to cell phone for instructors and radio for cadets
Removed references to the condensed 4 day schedule of 2012
Included reminders to bring mediation such as inhalers to PT.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .........................................................................................................................................................3
FOREWORD ............................................................................................................................................................................5
CADET KNOWLEDGE AND PROCEDURES ....................................................................................................................6
GENERAL .............................................................................................................................................................................6
DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................................................................................6
Command Cadre.................................................................................................................................................................7
Flight Cadre........................................................................................................................................................................7
Staff Cadre .........................................................................................................................................................................8
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT ..............................................................................................................................................8
Amnesty .............................................................................................................................................................................9
CADET STAFF ......................................................................................................................................................................9
Cadet Wing Commander Nomination and Selection .........................................................................................................9
Flight Rank Authorization ................................................................................................................................................10
CADET DISMISSALS ........................................................................................................................................................10
VIOLATION OF THE CITADEL RULES .....................................................................................................................................11
FORM 341 PROCEDURES .................................................................................................................................................11
BARRACKS RULES .......................................................................................................................................................11
DINING HALL PROCEDURES .....................................................................................................................................12
ON CAMPUS AND IN CLASS PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................13
Road Guard Procedures ....................................................................................................................................................13
ROOM STANDARDS .........................................................................................................................................................14
Room Evaluation Form ....................................................................................................................................................14
Nametapes ........................................................................................................................................................................14
Beds..................................................................................................................................................................................14
Shoes ................................................................................................................................................................................14
Towel and Washcloth .......................................................................................................................................................14
Inspection Drawer ............................................................................................................................................................14
Lockbox. ..........................................................................................................................................................................14
Closet/Locker ...................................................................................................................................................................15
Room Trash ......................................................................................................................................................................15
Furniture ...........................................................................................................................................................................15
Window Ledge .................................................................................................................................................................15
Floor .................................................................................................................................................................................15
Name Cards ......................................................................................................................................................................15
Outside Area.....................................................................................................................................................................15
Fan/Lights Left On, Door Left Open. ...............................................................................................................................15
UNIFORM AND GROOMING ...........................................................................................................................................15
Nametags/Ribbons ...........................................................................................................................................................16
Utility Uniforms ...............................................................................................................................................................16
Belts/Buckles....................................................................................................................................................................17
Flight Caps .......................................................................................................................................................................17
Rank .................................................................................................................................................................................17
Make-Up/Finger Nails......................................................................................................................................................17
Undergarments .................................................................................................................................................................17
Earrings ............................................................................................................................................................................17
Hair...................................................................................................................................................................................17
Civilian Clothing ..............................................................................................................................................................17
UNIFORM AND ACCOUTERMENT STANDARDS ...................................................................................................18
PHYSICAL FITNESS ..........................................................................................................................................................18
PT Equipment and Uniform Requirements ......................................................................................................................19
Procedures ........................................................................................................................................................................19
Proper Testing Positions...................................................................................................................................................19
CADET INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT INFORMATION ........................................................................................20
Individual Room Inspection .............................................................................................................................................20
Personal Inspection ..........................................................................................................................................................20
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Parade Evaluation.............................................................................................................................................................21
EVALUATION PROCEDURES .........................................................................................................................................22
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ..........................................................................................................................................23
SEVERE WEATHER ..........................................................................................................................................................23
OTHER EMERGENCIES ....................................................................................................................................................23
Fire Alarms.......................................................................................................................................................................23
Intruders ...........................................................................................................................................................................24
Medical Emergencies .......................................................................................................................................................24
Missing Cadet...................................................................................................................................................................24
CITADEL CONTACT INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................24
PRE-COLS PREPARATION ...............................................................................................................................................24
PHYSICAL FITNESS PREPARATION..............................................................................................................................24
COLS KNOWLEDGE PRETEST ........................................................................................................................................24
DRILL PREPARATION ......................................................................................................................................................25
SINGAPORE SELECTION FOR 2013 ................................................................................................................................25
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS ................................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
COLS INFORMATION SHEET ........................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
HEALTH SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE ...................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
MEDICAL RELEASE FORM ............................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
MOVIE RELEASE FORM .................................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
SINGAPORE EXCHANGE APPLICATION ...................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
CCPR RELEASE FORM ....................................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
ROOM INSPECTOR GUIDELINES .................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
ROOM EVALUATION FORM ............................................................................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
BED DIAGRAM...................................................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
LOCKER/CLOSET DIAGRAM ........................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
DRAWER DIAGRAM ............................................................................................ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
EXCELLENCE/DISCREPANCY REPORT ........................................................ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
INDIVIDUAL CADET EVALUATION FORM .................................................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
DRILL EVALUATION SEQUENCE ................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
MORNING PHYSICAL TRAINING .................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
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FOREWORD
Welcome to the Air Force JROTC Cadet Officer Leadership School (COLS) of S.C. at The Citadel.
This is Volume II of the COLS guidance. It specifically deals with the material that cadets attending
COLS need to know. Volume I has administrative procedures and details that instructors need to know.
With your support and active participation, together we can make this a productive experience for your
cadets. Our goal is to challenge all cadets to do their best as an individual and as a member of a team.
Successful completion of COLS will result in cadets returning to their units stronger in mind and spirit
ready to accept the challenges and rewards of leadership.
The primary purposes of this learning experience are to:
1. Prepare AFJROTC and other cadets for leadership roles in their unit.
2. Prepare AFJROTC and other cadets for service and leadership roles in their school and
community and to better prepare them for life after high school.
3. Instill in our cadets the AFJROTC values: of citizenship, service to the United States,
personal responsibility, and sense of accomplishment.
4. Provide an opportunity for instructor cross-talk and sharing of ideas.
We hope that you find this to be a rewarding experience for you and your cadets. Our expectations for
cadet conduct and discipline can be found at Attachment 1. We have set high standards for our cadets
and strongly believe they are essential in order to provide a safe and productive learning environment.
Again, welcome to “COLS.” at The Citadel!
////////////signed////////////////
JAY E. SEWARD II, Colonel, USAF (Ret)
Commandant, COLS/The Citadel
12 March 2016
Note: This manual outlines the policies and procedures for the operation of the COLS at The Citadel and covers the
responsibilities of all in attendance. The authority for the manual is the Commandant of the SC COLS at The Citadel, who
will distribute and update the manual as necessary.
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VOLUME II
CITADEL CADET OFFICER LEADERSHIP SCHOOL CADET KNOWLEDGE AND
PROCEDURES
1. GENERAL. This volume includes the information that basic and Cadre cadets are expected to
know and apply at the Cadet Officer Leadership School. Overarching guidance is found in the main
portion of this document. Supporting forms and documents are found in VOLUME II.
a. This manual was principally focused on cadets. It also includes procedures and information that
instructors who directly deal with COLS' operations need to know. It is intended to be used
with volume 1 of this manual, but it should be self-sufficient for cadet needs.
b. Ideally, each cadet should be provided a copy of this volume of the COLS manual during their
spring time training for the leadership school. Cadre cadets will be tested on the information
contained in this volume upon their arrival at the leadership school. Basic cadets should have a
general knowledge of this manual. They need to know enough to effectively find information in
a timely manner so that they can maximize their success at the leadership school.
2. CORE VALUES apply. The most important aspect of the COLS experiences are these:
a. Indoctrinate cadets with the Air Force Core Values of Integrity First, Service Before Self, and
Excellence in All We Do. This is done through the demonstrations of effective leadership that
cadets attending COLS see daily in the assigned instructor force and Cadre cadets. Moreover,
the cadets have an opportunity to discover the meanings of these values in conditions that are
often unlike what they have seen in the past. Normally, the environment is a challenging one
that they will master with the application of the core values.
b. Expand an individual cadet’s experience horizon. There is a considerable attempt to force
cadets into interactions with cadets that are unlike themselves. Oftentimes, COLS is the first
“away from home” experience for a cadet, and it certainly is a new experience for those who are
not use to the barracks life of The Citadel. Learning to deal with these experiences beyond a
comfort zone has been a valuable experience.
c. Prepare a cadet for future leadership. By working and learning, cadets come to better
understand themselves and how those around them view life. This allows the cadet to be well
prepared for later leadership opportunities back at a high school and in life beyond the halls of
academia.
3. DEFINITIONS: The following definitions are used throughout COLS and both cadets and
instructors should understand them. Because this is largely an Air Force school, we use Air Force unit
terminology and the Air Force rank structure. We ask that non-Air Force units comply with this
approach while attending the leadership school.
a. Commandant. The Commandant is the commander of the leadership school. Commandant is a
term frequently used in the training and education environment. At COLS the Commandant is a
retired colonel, with a military pay grade of O-6. He or she is at the top of the chain of
command for the leadership school.
b. Deputy Commandant/Director of Operations. This person is the second individual in the chain
of command. He or she is responsible for the daily operations of the leadership school.
Specifically, he or she manages the training schedule and assures the accomplishment of the
objectives stated in volume 1. At COLS, this is normally the position of a Lt Col or Major
assigned to one of the host units. While at COLS, instructors of all ranks follow the orders of
the senior staff to include the Deputy Commandant/Director of Operations.
c. Flight advisor. A flight advisor is an instructor who is specifically assigned to an individual
flight to monitor their training. The flight advisor does not do the training. The flight advisor is
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there to make suggestions, ensure safety, and assure that the flight operations are in compliance
with Air Force directives and the directives of this leadership school. Flight advisors work
directly for the director of operations.
Cadet wing commander. This individual is the highest cadet in the cadet chain of command and
he/she also works directly for the director of operations or his or her designated representatives.
The cadet wing commander is selected from a nominated group of cadets with previous COLS
experience. The wing commander is responsible for ensuring all cadets meet all standards at the
leadership school. The wing commander is assisted by the vice wing commander, the chief of
standardization and evaluation, and the squadron commanders. In addition, an adjutant is
assigned to the wing staff.
Group commander. The COLS wing has two groups. Each group commander is responsible
for his or her group’s function. Each group commander has a deputy.
Squadron commander. Each group will have 2 squadrons. Each squadron commander is
responsible for the performance of his/her squadron. Each squadron commander has a deputy.
Flight commander. The flight commander and his or her deputy are directly responsible for the
training of his or her assigned flight. Flight commanders follow the guidance of the senior
cadet staff who work for the cadet group commander and in turn, the cadet wing commander
and the director of operations and the Commandant. The flight advisor is a mentor and
sounding board for the flight commander.
Flight. The COLS Basic Unit will be the flight. Cadets will be divided among 12 flights.
Cadets will be assigned to flights to provide an equal distribution by gender, race, and unit.
Each flight will be commanded jointly by a male Cadre cadet and a female Cadre cadet and
supervised by a flight advisor (instructor).
Advisors will be assigned by the
Commandant/Deputy Commandant.
A Basic cadet is a cadet who has completed at least one year of AFJROTC and is enrolled in the
program at his or her host high school for the following school year. (Cadets should only attend
COLS as a Basic cadet once while a member of JROTC or JLP.)
A Basic Plus Cadet is a cadet who has previously completed COLS and is attending COLS for a
second time. We do not encourage units to bring Basic Plus Cadets. Basic Plus Cadets will be
treated the same as a Basic cadet, except they will be ineligible for all awards. If a Cadre cadet
position becomes available, a Basic Plus Cadet may be upgraded to a Cadre cadet
A Cadre cadet is a cadet who has completed COLS at The Citadel as a Basic cadet, is enrolled
in JROTC/JLP for the following school year, and has been designated a Cadre cadet by his/her
instructors. Generally, only COLS graduates can fulfill Cadre positions. Exceptions may be
approved by the Commandant. Cadre cadets will be assigned duties as Command Cadre, Flight
Cadre or Staff Cadre. Cadre will be designated with officer ranks commensurate with their
assigned position. The wing commander and vice commander, and both group commanders will
be a cadet colonels. The deputy group commander and squadron commanders will be cadet
lieutenant colonels. The Chief of Stan Eval will also be a cadet lieutenant colonel. Flight and
staff Cadre cadets will hold cadet major rank for the duration of COLS. All Cadre cadets (with
the possible exception of ICEP Cadre) will take and pass a written examination on procedures
and expectations in this VOLUME upon arrival at The Citadel.
1. Command Cadre. The Command Cadre will consist of the Wing Commander and his/her
immediate staff plus the staffs of the group commanders. The Cadet Wing Commander
will be assisted by a Cadet Vice Wing Commander, an Adjutant, and two Cadet Group
Commanders and the Chief of Standardization and Evaluation. Other positions will be
assigned as needed. These officers, with the exception of the adjutant and the Chief, Stan
Eval, are considered the senior line officers.
2. Flight Cadre. Cadets assigned as Flight Cadre are responsible for Basic cadets on a 24-hour
basis. The Flight Cadre will insure that their flight follows the daily schedule exactly as
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printed unless directed otherwise by order of the Commandant or Director of Operations.
Flight Cadre must always set an example for the flight and must provide motivational
leadership that will result in the flight working together to achieve common goals. One
male and one female Cadre will be assigned to each flight if at all possible. Flight Cadre
who fail to meet their responsibilities will be replaced by a Staff Cadre or a Basic Plus cadet
and the original cadre will fill a Staff Cadre, Basic Plus slot or be sent home.
3. Staff Cadre. These cadets will perform staff functions as instructed by the instructor staff
and the Cadet Wing Commander. The Staff Cadre will assist the Director of Inspection,
Director of Evaluation, and Officer of the Day. Staff Cadre who fail to meet their
responsibilities will be replaced by a Basic Plus cadet and the original cadre will fill a Basic
Plus slot. If the error is serious enough, the Cadre cadet may be sent home.
4. Stan Eval Cadre. These cadets are those assigned to Standardization/Evaluation duties. The
staff cadre rules just noted apply here too. “Stan Eval” is a traditional Air Force function
seeking to establish standards and assess compliance with those expectations. Optimally,
this year there will 24 Stan Eval cadets per encampment. This is excellent duty for cadets
who are returning for a third summer to The Citadel after having previous basic and Cadre
cadet experience.
5.
International Cadet Cadre may be assigned duties as agreed to by the Commandant and the
senior officer representing each individual visiting nation.
l. JLP: We have United States Coast Guard cadets who participate in COLS. This cadets are in a
program known as the Junior Leadership Program (JLP). This is the Coast Guard equivalent of
JROTC.
m. JROTC. This stands for Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. ROTC at the university level is
one method of training commissioned officers for the US military. The term was replicated at
the high school level with the prefix Junior, even though the high school program is a
citizenship development as opposed to an officer development program.
n. Leadership Laboratory Activity (LLA). COLS is one of many Leadership Laboratory Activities
(formerly Summer Leadership Schools (SLS)) across the country. These encampments all exist
to further the leadership development of cadets who desire advanced training beyond what they
might get at their home units.
o. Physical Training (PT) and Physical Fitness Training (PFT). In this manual, the terminology
PT is used and the term is intended to incorporate all traditional meanings of PT and PFT. PT
never means Physical Discipline (PD), which is forbidden at COLS.
p. ICEP. This is the International Cadet Exchange Program. The cadets from the Singapore
National Cadet Corps and any other foreign cadets participating in COLS are in the United
States as part of this program of exchanges between countries around the world.
4. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT. Cadets selected to attend Cadet Officer Leadership School (COLS)
are expected to be excellent representatives of their school’s AFJROTC program. Behavior is expected
to be of the highest standards, reflecting pride, honor and integrity upon themselves, their respective
schools, the United States Air Force or United States Coast Guard (and the National Cadet Corps of
Singapore, if appropriate). Behavior is expected to be exemplary at all times. Behavior standards are
established to provide for the safety and welfare of cadets and to promote the orderly conduct of
training. Behavioral problems distract from training and the professionalism of the school. Conduct
problems should be prevented when possible and dealt with quickly and fairly when they occur. Minor
offenses may be handled with verbal corrections or use of the COLS Form 341 (see handouts on use).
34l discrepancies will lower the score of the individual and flight for COLS competition and awards.
The Commandant, Deputy Commandant, Wing/Group/Squadron/Flight Advisor, and home unit
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instructor will deal with major offenses and an Honors Council may be called to deal with serious
issues. These procedures are addressed in Volume 1 of this series of manuals. Unacceptable behavior
could result in dismissal from COLS. Additionally, any cadet who cannot participate in all activities
due to physical or mental incapacitation will also be removed from the school. Exceptions for students
with known disability will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis by the Commandant and his/her staff.
a. While at COLS, cadets are expected to live in relatively austere conditions.
b. A number of prohibited items are considered contraband while the cadet is undergoing training.
This list generally includes all electronic items, weapons, games, food, candy, and similar items.
Cadet should not bring radios, ear phones, clock radios, iPods, Ipads, other tablet devices,
CD/DVD players, etc.
c. If an instructor permits these items to be brought to The Citadel, the SASI/ASI/USCGI will
secure them prior to 1245 on the Monday of the encampment. These items will not be returned
until after Saturday’s parade. Between those times, the phone/pager/computer/tablet may only
be used for bona fide emergencies and for the Friday evening call home to coordinate returning
plans AFTER instructor permission is obtained.
d. Cadets found to have any items on the prohibited list after the amnesty time on the first night
will be sent home from COLS for an integrity violation. This applies to items found in an
unlocked security drawer.
e. Amnesty. On Monday evening of each session, cadets will be given the opportunity to turn in
contraband items using the amnesty box. Turning in contraband items at this time is an
expectation of COLS leadership. Thereafter, a cadet found with a contraband item will be
considered has having made an honor code violation and he/she will be dismissed from the
course and returned home by the most expeditious means at parent/unit expense.
NOTE: A cadet is assumed to know about everything in his or her possession. The
excuse, “I didn’t know it was there,” for a contraband item will be immediately discounted
as preposterous, without further consideration of any supporting information unless foul
play by other cadets in the encampment is a consideration.
f. A COLS information sheet is included in the Attachments to this document. It is a suggested
list of what each cadet should bring to COLS.
5. CADET STAFF
a. Cadet Wing Commander Nomination and Selection. The Cadet Wing Commander is a Cadre
cadet selected after an interview process. Typically this interview occurs on Monday morning, but
the schedule may be adjusted at needed to facilitate the overall training needs. This is because this
individual must be designated early in the COLS process to facilitate all other training and staff
selection. A US instructor may nominate his or her best Cadre cadet for Wing Commander.
(1) The application form and the SASI/ASI/USCGI nomination forms will be done on-line and
must be accomplished no later than one week (two weeks for the second COLS session) prior to
the beginning of COLS (this is a hard suspense that must be met or the COLS Wing
Commander will be selected from SC-071 or SC-872).
(2) Other key cadet positions (such as Vice Wing Commander, Group Commanders, Deputy
Group Commanders, Squadron Commanders, Adjutant, Wing Guidon Bearer and Chief,
Standardization and Evaluation) are generally staffed from the commander nominees not
selected for wing command. Once again, participating units who want to have their cadet
assume a senior leadership position must submit him/her for the wing commander position!
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(3) Applicants failing to meet Air Force fitness standards will NOT be considered for a wing,
group, or flight leadership positions. Cadets applying for any staff position must be ready, if
required, to perform the COLS PT test upon arrival at COLS. Military image will also be
considered in these selections! Home unit instructors will be required to certify the fitness
level of group staff applicants during the nomination process prior to arrival. In addition, Cadre
cadets who fail the first full training day’s morning PT session will be removed from flight
leadership positions.
b. Flight Rank Authorization.
1
1
4
1
Others
Cadet Major or above
Cadet Captain
Cadet Staff Sergeant
Cadet Senior Airman
Cadet Airman First Class
Cadet Airman
Cadre cadets
Basic Flight Commander
Flight Sergeant
Element Leaders
Guide
All
Flight Cadre will make flight assignments each evening and provide the appropriate rank to the cadet
selected to fill the position above with the exception of Cadet Airman.
6. CADET DISMISSALS.
There are a number of reasons for dismissals from the COLS. This list captures many, but not
all, reasons a cadet may be sent home. The general rule is that “conduct unbecoming a cadet”
and “actions violating the honor code” will result in dismissal.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Lying, cheating or stealing, or tolerating those who do.
Intimate contact between cadets.
Drugs, alcohol, or tobacco use or possession.
Profane or inappropriate language.
Sexual harassment or abuse.
Contact with non-COLS personnel.
Unauthorized phone calls.
Use of paging devices, cellular phones, beepers, radios, clock radios, PDAs, computers, laptops,
CDs and other electronic devices (see NOTES below).
i. Possession of cars on campus.
j. Use of the soft drink machines unless authorized by the Commandant.
k. Failure to show proper respect to the US flag, an allied nation’s flag, or an anthem.
l. Hazing, harassment, physical or verbal abuse.
m. Failure to report serious problems up the chain of command.
n. Demonstration of a poor attitude or a lack of a cooperative spirit.
o. Violation of “lights out” to include being outside of a room between “taps” and “reveille.”
p. Malicious damage to rooms or the possessions of other cadets or failure to report such actions.
q. Failure to “go” or “report” to events on time and in a prepared manner.
r. Entry into rooms of the opposite sex, unless directed by an instructor.
s. Gross mistakes wearing the uniform.
t. Possession of any unauthorized item after the amnesty box has been collected.
u. A lack of drill knowledge deemed so severe that it impedes the progress of other cadets
assigned to that cadet’s flight as judged by the senior encampment staff.
v. Unauthorized absence from the campus or other expected location.
w. Intentionally unsafe activity.
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NOTE: No cadet will be in possession of a cell phone, computer/tablet, music/video playing
device, or game device from the time they report into COLS until after the graduation
ceremonies. RADIO/IPAD/IPOD/CELLPHONE/CD ALARM CLOCKS ARE NOT
ALLOWED FOR THIS REASON. Using these devices interferes with the cadet learning and
bonding experiences. If a cadet has an emergency, it is the responsibility of the home school
instructor to provide a means of contacting the parents or guardians.
NOTE 2. We highly recommend that each home school advise the parents and guardians that their
cadets will not be contacting them during the week. Cadets will be allowed one, five minute
call home on Friday night. After the call, instructors will again secure any cell phones used
until after the parade.
7. VIOLATION OF THE CITADEL RULES. All cadets and instructors are visitors on the grounds of
The Citadel. As such, the highest behavior standard applies. Violation of The Citadel safety rules, a
security rule, or a traditional behavior may result in necessary removal from the school. For example,
repeated running down the stairs of the barracks may result in removal. Failure to follow the rules of
quad access, or disrespecting the “bulldog in the quad” may be reasons for disciplinary action.
8. FORM 341 PROCEDURES.
a. The following procedures apply to documenting excellences or discrepancies by individual cadets. A
standardized form, known in Air Force training as the AF Form 341, is used. An example of the form
can be found later in this volume.
(1) A Form 341 will be carried on both cadre and Basic cadets at all times when in uniform.
(2) When in the cadet military uniform, the Form 341 will be folded twice (lengthwise) and the
tip of the form will then be folded approximately 1 inch so that the form will fit in the left
breast pocket for males. Female cadets will fold the form the same but will carry the form
in the brim of their flight caps.
(3) When in the cadet utility uniform, the 341 will be the left pocket of a cadet’s shorts.
(4) All cadets will be responsible for filling out the top portion of the 341 with his or her name,
grade (cadet rank), organization (school) and flight. Cadre and instructor staff are the only
ones authorized to "pull a 341" (to request a 341 from a cadet) for the purpose of
documenting a job well done or for making a correction. Forms must be filled out
completely once pulled and given to the Flight Advisor, who in turn will give all forms to
the COLS Evaluation Officer.
(5) All 341s will be given to the home school instructor at the conclusion of COLS.
9. BARRACKS RULES. The following are the expected procedures in the Barracks. These
procedures may be varied by the Director of Operations/Deputy Commandant if the housing
arrangements dictate placing males and females in different locations than are implied below. This
vocabulary has been generalized. The Citadel university cadets refer to floors as Divisions.
a.
Males will not be on the female lodging floors and females will not be on the male billeting
floors except while transiting the stairs and/or reporting to an administrative office.
b.
No running in the barracks
c.
Walk up and down stairs at all times. Do not run.
d.
All must wear bath robes and shower clogs when going to and from the shower
e.
The gates will be locked from 2300 until 0500 by the night OD
f.
No Basic cadets may walk across the quad
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g.
No cadets are allowed to stop on The Citadel Bulldog, if painted, in the quad.
h.
No cadet may leave the barracks without an instructor
i.
Immediately report all damage
j.
No cadet may use a vending machine without Commandant approval
k.
No cadet may use a telephone without permission of their home school instructor
l.
All valuables must be locked in a drawer and the drawer must be secured with a lock.
m. Do not enter a room without knocking first and getting acknowledgement to enter.
n.
Do not enter an area of the opposite sex without being under escort by a staff instructor or
chaperone unless approval is obtained for a specific duty, such as inspection.
o.
Salutes will not be rendered inside the outer walls of the barracks. The only exception to
this rule will be for cadets “reporting as ordered” to the commandant or designated
representative.
p.
Cadets are not allowed on the roof or in any other hazardous place of any building.
q.
Cadets will not enter the room of another cadet without permission unless on official duty
such as when doing supervised room inspections.
r.
ALL RIGHTS OF PASSAGE, to include individual hazing, tossing of rooms, and any and all
like activities are strictly prohibited AND WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE ELIMINATION
AND A TRIP HOME AT CADET/PARENT OR UNIT EXPENSE.
s.
Cadets are not allowed to have any electronic device that plays music or audio noise other
than a “wake up” alarm. Alarm clocks which are radios ARE PROHIBITED and will be
confiscated.
t.
Cadets are not allowed to have any electronic device that has the ability to access the internet.
No type of computer, PDA, or other device with this capability is allowed and these will be
confiscated.
u.
Cell phones are strictly and expressly prohibited from being in cadet rooms, to include
security drawers. Phones are only allowed in the possession of home unit instructors from
arrival time through the departure from COLS except to one allowed call home.
10. DINING HALL PROCEDURES;
a. Enter in formation and on time. Punctuality in arriving at the dining hall is a must!
b. No talking while entering
c. Fill in the chairs in an orderly manner, leaving none empty
d. Stand at attention behind a chair
e. Sit when given the command. Cadets will sit as flights, but will be directed when to take their
seats.
f. Remain silent for all devotions and announcements
g. When told to go to the serving line, do so in an orderly manner. Do not talk in the line except to
ask questions about the meal. Follow the instructions of the wait staff and/or instructors.
h. If speaking, do so quietly
i. Finish all the food you place on your plate
j. Do not leave the table without permission of a cadre member or instructor
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k. File out quietly and assemble into formation promptly
l. All cadets will be directed to stand and depart the dining hall in an orderly manner. Flights will
reform in flight formation outside the dining hall and proceed promptly to the next activity.
m. Do not call the dining facility to attention for arriving or departing senior officers.
11. ON CAMPUS AND IN CLASS PROCEDURES;
a. Road Guard Procedures. When crossing a road, cadets will use “road guard procedures.” The
following explain the procedure, which will be demonstrated at COLS.
(1) Each road guard must have a reflective vest when conditions warrant
(2) Road guards will be rotated positions
(3) Assign 4 road guards per day
(4) Two road guards will march 4 to 6 paces in front of the flight and 2 road guards will march
in the last file of the flight, behind the flight sergeant
(5) Road guards will NOT enter a street without permission of the flight commander. The
commander will stop the flight and direct road guard positioning. Instructors may modify these
instructions.
(6) Once the front road guards are in place, the rear guards will double time to where the front
guards have positioned themselves. They will tap these guards on the shoulder and replace
them. The front road guards will double time back into their original position.
(7) The flight commander will call the rear road guards back into the flight once all are safely
across the street.
(8) Road guards must be very conscious of safety. When in doubt, get out of the way!
b. For all activities, COLS cadets will remain on the grounds of the campus unless a specific
exception has been announced by The Commandant and his/her staff.
c. During morning PT, cadets will follow the published route for the run. RUN ONLY IN THE
RIGHT LANE OF TRAFFIC. Do not block vehicle traffic in the left lane. Walking cadets will
walk on the right side of the running course.
d. Anytime cadets are assembled in an academic class and an active duty, Citadel, or retired
colonel or USCG/USN Captain (O-6) or above, in uniform, walks into the room, the entire
group will be called to attention unless an officer of equal or more senior rank is present. Small
unit formations outdoors and outside the barracks will also be called to attention by the senior
cadet in these same circumstances. Cadre cadets holding meetings inside the barracks rooms
will come to attention in a similar manner. Cadets working in details inside the barracks do not
need to render honors. Cadets will sit when told to “carry on.” When in doubt, call the room to
attention! Stand at attention first, comply with procedures, and discuss the need after the fact.
Comply with a similar procedure when the ranking O-6 or above leaves the room.
e. The assigned barracks and the area between the barracks and the dining facility is a “no salute
area” for cadets in formation. Outside of those locations, the cadet in charge will render
saluting honors to commissioned officers for their formation unless safety dictates otherwise.
f. If a cadet in uniform can see sky directly above his/her head, that cadet should have the
appropriate hat on his/her head unless the person is involved in a detail that has been specified
as “no hat.”
g. Class is a military formation. Cadets will not sleep in class. Cadets who are tired will stand up
and move to the side/back of the classroom, remain standing, and remain awake.
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h. Cadets will pay attention to instruction regardless of who is teaching: a COLS instructor, an
individual from the Citadel, a disassociated military or civilian presenter, or a cadet.
12. ROOM STANDARDS FOR ALL CADETS. The following rules apply to all cadets. ALL cadre
and basic/basic plus rooms are subject to graded inspection every day and they will be maintained to
the standards listed here:
a. Room Evaluation Form. The bottom edge of the Room Evaluation Form (see later in this
volume) will be tucked under the center of the pillow, leaving the top half displaying the cadet’s
name, visible to inspectors. The blanks for Room #, Name, Home Unit, Inspection Day #, and
Flight must be filled out completely and legibly in black ink using the cadet’s full legal name. If
the form is not present, the evaluation score for that day will be ZERO. Also, a form which is not
filled out, or is placed without name tapes will result in a score of ZERO for that day.
b. Nametapes. Nametapes must be placed on various articles to identify the cadet owner. Cadets
should use masking tape (cut evenly, not torn) or other labels provided by your Cadre for
nametapes. Tapes will be placed on the closet/locker, dresser, and side rail of the bed lined up
with the top edge of the dust cover. Clearly print the last name and first initial of the cadet in black
ink. Put tapes on the top center of each item being identified.
c. Beds. Cadets will bring the bedding items outlined in this paragraph to COLS. Beds will be
made according to instructions provided to Cadre cadets. The top sheet must be a white flat sheet
that will fit a single bed. The bottom sheet may be a fitted sheet. The flat sheet (when used as a
bottom sheet) will tightly form a 45-degree angle. Fitted sheets are not required to have 45-degree
corners. A solid color blanket (preferably a dark color) will cover the top sheet with 6” of the top
sheet folded back over the blanket, forming a dust cover to the end of the bed. A standard pillow
with white pillowcase should be grounded against the head of the bed, stopping at the end of the
mattress. The pillowcase will be smooth across the pillow, with excess material folded under the
pillow. The pillow opening will face towards the wall. The top occupant’s headboard/pillow will be
nearest the door of the room; the bottom occupant’s headboard/pillow will be nearest the window.
Beds will be grounded against the wall. (See Room Inspection Diagrams in later in this volume.)
d. Shoes. All shoes will be placed at the foot of the occupant’s bed. No shoes, military or
civilian, will be left in the lockers or dressers. Shoes will be grounded against the bedpost and each
other. Do not leave blank slots in the shoe arrangement. Shoe toes must be pointed out, and all
toes must align across the width of the bed and even with the edge of the bedpost. (See Room
Inspection Diagrams.)
e. Towel and Washcloth. The towel and washcloth must be white. They will be single-folded
evenly lengthwise and hung on the footboard, with the folded side towards the center of the room
and the two edges toward the wall. Both will be hung with one inch from the end of the fold to the
bedpost. The washcloth will be the closest to the center of the room. (See Room Inspection
Diagrams)
f. Inspection Drawer. A white towel will be used to cover the bottom of the drawer. It will be
folded to fit the inside of the drawer smoothly with excess material folded under. Refer to the
Room Inspection Diagrams for arrangement of articles in the drawer. If an item is pictured at the
edge of the drawer, it must be grounded. If an item is not pictured, it should not be there (i.e., put it
in the personal drawer). The inspection drawer will be left open 6 inches (inside measurement) to
allow an inspector to view contents of drawer without disturbing them.
g. Lockbox. The lockbox or personal drawer is designed to hold valuables. Whether valuables are
placed in the lockbox or not, it must be locked! Do not leave valuables unsecured in any room
under any circumstance! This means you need to have a lock and use it at COLS!
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h. Closet/Locker. Items will be arranged as indicated in Room Inspection Diagrams, starting from
the left with 1 inch between hangers. The front of all clothing items will face left. Trousers will be
hung with pant legs facing left, zippers zipped and facing out, edges even, buttons buttoned, and
metal tabs hooked. Skirts will be hung in a like manner. All shirt buttons (except top button) will
be buttoned. Place the laundry bag at the lower left and luggage at the lower right. No items will
be thrown into the bottom of the locker. All items are grounded except for hang up clothes. The
inside of the locker must be clean and free from any dust or dirt.
Note: Units should bring extra clothes hangers or they may have to make a special trip to purchase
them at unit expense.
i. Room Trash. Each room must have a wastebasket, and it must be free of trash. Both roommates
receive the same point deduction if this is not accomplished.
j. Furniture. All furniture must be free from miscellaneous objects, dust, and dirt. Both roommates
receive the same point deduction if this is not accomplished.
k. Window Ledge. Window ledge area will be free from dust and dirt. Both roommates receive the
same point deduction if this is not accomplished.
l. Floor. Floor must be clean of all lint, dust, and dirt. This includes under the beds. Both
roommates receive the same point deduction if this is not accomplished.
m. Name Cards. One name card must be filled out properly (printed neatly in black ink using
block/capital letters) for each room and attached to the outside of the door as directed. Both
roommates receive the same point deduction if this is not accomplished.
n. Outside Area. The area immediately outside of the each cadet’s door must be swept clean. Both
roommates receive the same point deduction if this is not accomplished. If an area in front of
several rooms has excessive trash and dirt, all rooms will be assessed the same number of points.
o. Fan/Lights Left On, Door Left Open. Both roommates receive the same point deduction if this is
not accomplished.
p. Exercise Mats. The placement of exercise mats will be determined once the encampment begins
and all cadets will be advised where the mats will be placed by those cadets who brought them.
13. UNIFORM AND GROOMING STANDARDS FOR CADETS. COLS cadets are always subject to
spot inspections at any time. Procedures concerning the use and issuance of the Forms 341 may be
researched by Standardization and Evaluation cadets this year. Uniform and grooming inspections may
also be assessed by Stan Eval this year. The following paragraphs use the US Air Force standards.
USCG and Singapore NCC instructors will modify these instructions to their individual standards and
circumstances and notify the COLS senior staff of any exceptions/deviations/waivers required for their
cadets.
a. COLS Uniform. The COLS uniform will be slacks or skirts (for female cadets), short sleeve shirt
without tie for male cadets, and short sleeve shirt without tab for female cadets. Uniforms will be
worn in accordance with Air Force, AFJROTC, and COLS instructions for Air force cadets. USCG
cadets and NCC cadets will comply with their individual service rules for their uniforms. Uniforms
will fit the cadet well. Each Basic cadet should arrive at COLS with a minimum of 3 complete
short sleeve uniforms. (The most any cadet would need is 5 sets.).
(1) The Air Force Service Dress coat (or other service/NCC equivalent) is not required at
COLS.
(2) Female uniforms will consist of “tuck-in” type shirts and slacks or skirts with belt loops.
(3) A PT shirt and appropriate PT shorts will be supplied by COLS for PT activities other than
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the morning warm-up and run.
(4) When in the blues, cadets will not wear backpacks or camelbacks. These items may be
carried in the left hand so that salutes may be rendered. The wear of these items is
approved in the PT uniform.
b. All Basic cadets will wear highly shined issue shoes. Corfam (patent leather) shoes are not
authorized for wear by Basic or Basic Plus cadets. Cadre cadets, however, may wear Corfams.
Only plain black socks may be worn.
c. Nametags/Ribbons. Nametags and ribbons will be worn every day. The ribbons should be
clean and in good repair.
(1) Home units should insure ribbons meet this standard for cadets attending COLS or their
cadets will be at an inspection disadvantage.
(2) Cadets will wear all ribbons they are authorized. Cadets will have downgraded uniform
wear scores if they are not wearing the ribbons they have been awarded. All cadets to attend
COLS will have been awarded at least one ribbon by their home unit therefore, this is the
minimum requirement. Failure to have ribbons is graded against the cadet as it is considered
that the home unit issued ribbons as appropriate.
d. Utility Uniforms. Due to extreme temperature and humidity, COLS cadets often change into this
uniform after lunch.
(1) Units will be supplied with COLS specific PT shirts and mid-thigh blue shorts. These
shorts may not meet cadet expectations for appearance, but they will be worn nonetheless.
COLS is NOT a fashion camp.
(2) The basic uniform is the COLS specific PT shirt and blue shorts. This uniform goes into
effect after the initial assembly and once cadets have an opportunity to get dressed into it.
During this Day One assembly, cadets will not be in the PT uniform, but rather their individual
unit shirts. No headgear is required of new Basic cadets on day one. The old, gray AF PT
shirts are reserved exclusively for Cadre cadets on Monday to facilitate the recognition of these
experienced cadets. Another shirt may be provided to the Cadre cadets at the initial cadet
meeting and instructions may be given to wear it.
(3) On arrival day, the Cadre cadets are expected to arrive in the “uniform” specified by their
instructors. This attire is appropriate for the Command Cadre interview, if it is scheduled on
that day. This may be their attire on Monday, and only until they are given the opportunity to
change into their COLS provided wear items. Thereafter, they will wear the COLS issued
STAFF T-Shirt, shorts, etc. In all cases, Cadre cadets will wear their issued navy blue COLS
baseball hat with their nametag centered on the front under their flight or staff position
designation.
(4) To save on PT uniform wear, the morning PT attire will be any appropriate T-shirt and
shorts, worn to AF PT clothing wear standards. This rule applies to both basic and Cadre
cadets. No headgear is worn for morning PT. T-shirts artwork and style will be “in good taste
as determined by the Commandant” and the shorts will extend down the thigh at least half way
to the knee. Maximum short length will be knee length.
(5) The utility uniform of the COLS furnished shirt and shorts is considered to be a military
uniform, and all uniform rules will apply. Shirts will be tucked in tightly at all times—front,
back, and sides—and the issued baseball cap will be worn in a proper military manner with the
bill over the eyes of the cadet. The cadet’s nametag will be worn on the ball cap.
(6) COLS will make necessary accommodations for religious attire or disability. If a cadet has
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such a restriction, please advise the staff upon signing in.
e. Belts/Buckles. A belt and buckle are required. The metal on the belt and the buckle will match
(shiny/shiny) and be free of scratches.
f. Flight Caps. Flight caps will be worn by all members of the flight and by all Cadre cadets. The
correct insignia will be worn by all Cadre. Basic cadets in the flight will not wear cap insignia. No
“wheel hats” will be worn by Air Force cadets and the cadets from the NCC and USCG will comply
with their individual service restrictions.
g. Rank. Rank will be worn in accordance with AFJROTC regulations and instructions. All cadets
in the flight except for those in designated leadership positions by their Flight Advisor will be Cadet
Airmen. Cadets from the NCC and USCG will be handled in an equivalent manner by their
instructors.
h. Make-Up/Finger Nails. Females will wear conservative make-up, and finger nail polish must be
either clear or a subdued, natural color. Fingernails will be no longer than ¼ inch beyond the finger
tips. Typically, female cadets do not have time for extensive makeup each day.
i. Undergarments. Proper undergarments will be worn. Only U-neck or V-neck T-shirts—white
in color—are authorized for wear. Females will wear a bra in addition to a T-shirt while in the
COLS uniform.
j. Earrings. If worn, female cadets will wear proper post earrings in the earlobes only. Male
cadets will not wear earrings at any time while at COLS.
k. Hair. Hair will be maintained as prescribed in AFJROTC and Air Force Instructions. Hair will
be inspected each day. Females will wear rubber bands or barrettes that match their hair color to
keep their hair in place. “Scrunchies” are not authorized. Hair will be a natural color, and
contrasting shades will not be worn together. Bulk and length must meet Air Force bulk and length
limits for both men and women. At COLS, these items may actually be measured given the
tightness of the flight competition in the past. No balls, large clasps, or ribbons are authorized. The
hair must be worn in a manner that allows the proper wear of headgear. Males or females not
meeting hair standards or are close to exceeding the standards before the Saturday parade will have
their hair cut at their expense on the first day at The Citadel Barber Shop. In the past, this cost has
been approximately $7. Instructors WILL NOT trim the hair of their cadets for safety and hygiene
reasons. Cadets should arrive at COLS well within standards. Cadets from the NCC and USCG
will be handled in an equivalent manner by their instructors according to the rules that apply in
these unique cases.
l. Civilian Clothing. Civilian clothing is worn at COLS for PT, to and from the bathroom, and on
Friday night if authorized by the Commandant. PT clothing is only used for morning PT sessions
and meets the standards that have already been addressed. The other time civilian clothing may be
worn is going to and from the bathroom. Civilian clothing may not be worn outside the cadet’s
room at any other time. The following are the attire standards for the going to and from the
bathroom.
(1) Shorts and a T-shirt, if worn, must meet the PT standards already addressed.
(2) If shorts and a T-shirt are not worn, then a robe must be worn.
(3) Shower shoes or athletic shoes must be worn.
(4) Specifically prohibited are wearing only a towel or being partially or completely unclothed
outside a dorm room or with the solid door open.
(5)
Baseball and similar hats, when worn by cadets anywhere on The Citadel Campus, will
be worn with the bill squarely over the eyes and centered on the head in the manner of military
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headgear.
m. UNIFORM AND ACCOUTERMENT STANDARDS. Individual cadets will be assessed in the
following areas, using the Uniform Inspection Form in the attachments. (ICEP cadets will be
assessed using guidance provided by their host nation instructors at the start of COLS, so the
following do not necessarily apply. USCG rules apply to USCG JLP cadets)
(1) POSITION OF ATTENTION: This means the position as described in the AF Manual
36-2203, Drill and Ceremonies, or the similar guidance in the USCG or NCC drill and
ceremonies guidance.
(2) FOOTWEAR: This means authorized military or commercial equivalent footwear that
is clean, safe, highly shined and laced properly (no Corfam shoes for Basic cadets). Footwear
such as socks and hose will be included in this standard.
(3) UNIFORM WEAR: This means the uniform should be neat, correct in design and
specifications, fitted properly, pressed and in good condition (that is, not frayed, worn out,
torn, faded, patched, and so forth). Uniform items are to be kept zipped, buttoned, snapped, or
attached with Velcro. Gig line - when shirt is worn tucked into trousers or slacks with a front
fly opening, the button front edge of the shirt, the outside edge of the belt buckle, and the edge
of the fly will align. This alignment creates a “gig line”. A skirt gig line is the alignment of
the front edge of the shirt and outside edge of the belt buckle. The gig line is to be straight and
neat. Wear specifications include trouser/slacks/skirt length. Undergarments should be in
accordance with Air Force Instructions (AFI) and this COLS manual.
(4) UNIFORM CLEANLINESS: This means the absence of lint, dust, hair, dirt, stains (to
include perspiration, cosmetics and hair preparations), and “ring around the collar”.
(5) ACCOUTREMENTS: This means ribbons, insignia, badges, emblems, nametags and so
forth, authorized for wear on uniforms prescribed by Air Force and AFJROTC Instructions
(AFJROTCI) or equivalent USCG/NCC guidance. The cleanliness of ribbons is an area
suitable for grading by the evaluator given that cadets were advised to bring clean ribbons to
COLS.
(6) PERSONAL GROOMING: This means beards (male), cosmetics (female), overall hair
standards (M & F), hairstyles (M & F), mustache and sideburns (male), wigs and hairpieces
(M & F), and nail polish (female) as prescribed in Air Force Instructions.
(7) HEADGEAR: This means worn as prescribed by AFI and AFJROTCI’s or equivalent
USCG/NCC guidance.
(8) MILITARY IMAGE: This means wearing the uniform and accouterments properly
altered to fit, neat, clean and pressed. This excludes the extreme, the unusual, and the fad.
Any wear of prohibited items such as: white socks, sunglasses in formation, items protruding
from pockets, excessive jewelry, etc., which detracts from proper military image, should be
scored under this standard.
14. PHYSICAL FITNESS. Each day begins with physical training, including warm-up exercises, situps, push-ups, and a one-mile run. An evening program of organized physical fitness and recreation is
an integral part of the daily curriculum. The recreational activity reinforces teamwork and attention to
rules. A team ladder will be developed to determine an overall winner at the end of the week.
a. It is imperative that Basic cadets come to COLS in excellent physical shape and capable of
passing the COLS physical conditioning standards on the first day of the school. Inability to
perform at these levels puts the cadet at a serious disadvantage and adds a large administrative
burden on the COLS staff.
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b. The COLS Physical Fitness Test: Cadets will receive 10 points for completing the minimum
number of push-ups, 10 points for completing the minimum number of sit-ups, and 20 points for
completing the mile run within the maximum time limit, for a total of 40 points. All 3 exercises are
graded as pass/fail. Cadets must pass the entire PT test to be considered for awards at the end of the
encampment.
c. It is likely that more aspects of the President’s Fitness challenge will be included in the
curriculum.
d. Cadre cadets will come to COLS capable of passing the PT test on the first day of COLS. Cadre
cadets put into leadership roles (wing commander, group commander, squadron commander, wing
and group staff, and flight leadership positions and their deputies) will be removed from those
positions for failure to achieve the COLS graduation standards on Tuesday morning or earlier. This
will not dictate elimination from COLS, however.
e. COLS attendees meet a minimum standard of physical fitness: complete 25 push-ups in 2
minutes, 40 sit-ups in 2 minutes, and males able to run 1 mile in 9:30 or less. Females must be able
to run 1 mile in 10:30 or less. At the present time, females are allowed to do knee pushups to meet
the standard, but this may change.
f. PT Equipment and Uniform Requirements. Cadets will bring a towel for the ground exercises
and wear appropriate PT clothing, or appropriate civilian-type shorts and T-shirt. Cadets are
authorized (but not required) to bring a one small exercise mat to COLS. In addition, cadets should
bring their inhaler, etc., needed during strenuous physical exercise. The PT outfit will be
considered a uniform and uniform rules will be generally applied. T-shirts must always be kept
tucked in tightly – at front, back, and sides. Cadets will not wear any headgear of any kind; i.e., no
sweatbands, scarves, caps, dew rags, etc. Only females may wear earrings at any time – day or night
– when on campus at The Citadel.
g. Procedures. After flights have fallen in and the cadet wing commander or designated staff
officer has taken the morning report, the cadre fitness officer will conduct warm-up and dynamic
stretching exercises. Dynamic stretching uses controlled motion to gradually warm up the muscles
that will be used during the exercise period. This stretching routine will better prepare cadets for
the exercises and is intended to reduce injury. No cadet should attempt any warm-up exercise that
may cause injury or aggravate an injury. Cadets will be given a reasonable amount of time between
sets of stretches. The following daily procedures will be followed once the evaluated exercises
begin:
h. Proper Testing Positions.
(1) Push-ups for Male Cadets. Male cadets will perform push-ups with the body in a relatively
straight, incline position. The cadet’s entire body will lower until there is a 90-degree angle at
the elbow and then straighten fully. The back should remain virtually straight throughout this
exercise and only rest in the up position for 5 seconds. Cadets are expected to do a minimum of
25 push-ups within 2 minutes.
(2) Push-ups for Female Cadets. Female cadets may perform bent knee push-ups. The cadet’s
entire body will lower so that there is a 90-degree bend in the elbow and then recover to the
starting position. The back should remain virtually straight throughout this exercise and only
rest in the up position for 5 seconds. Cadets are expected to do a minimum of 25 push-ups
within 2 minutes.
(3) Sit-ups. Both male and female cadets will perform this exercise with arms crossed over the
chest, legs bent at 45-degree angle with the feet flat on the floor. From the prone position,
cadets come up far enough to touch the forearms on the front of the thighs and lower the upper
body until the small of the back touches the ground. Rest only for five seconds in the up
position. Cadets are expected to do a minimum of 40 sit-ups within 2 minutes.
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(4) Mile Run. All cadets will run the mile each day. To pass the mile run, males must run the
mile in 9:30 or less and females in 10:30 or less. Beginning on Tuesday morning, cadets will
have the opportunity to pass their COLS required run by meeting these timed standards. All
cadets will still be required to do the mile every day. A few selected cadets will be notified
daily if they are allowed to serve as pacers/motivators and they will be made visually
recognizable to the scoring instructors at the end of the run.
i. Formation Run. On one morning during COLS, a mile and a half to two mile formation run will
occur. Cadets will double time march to a cadence in formations specified by the cadet commander
or run as instructed by their instructors. This means that COLS cadets must be able to run farther
than one mile at a slower pace than the standard for COLS PT completion.
j. Scoring Procedures. Partner cadets will do the counting and Flight Advisors will record the
results. Instructors will time and record the mile run.
15.
CADET INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT INFORMATION.
a. Each Basic cadet will be evaluated in the following areas using the scoring weighting shown
later in this chapter. Scores will be posted as indicated on the Individual Cadet Evaluation
Form. More specifics can be found in the chapters dealing with these specific types of
inspections or evaluations.
(1) Room Evaluation. Staff Cadre will conduct daily dormitory inspections.
(2) Personal Appearance Inspection. Staff Cadre will inspect Basic cadets each day.
(3) Drill Performance. Active duty Officers and NCOs will evaluate each cadet’s performance
of specific movements. See the Drill Sequence and Drill Evaluation Forms in the appendices
for details.
(4) Personal Cadet Evaluation. Flight Cadre will evaluate the conduct, appearance, and
participation of each cadet within the flight. Cadets will be evaluated on days 2 and 4. See the
Personal Cadet Evaluation Form in the appendices for details. The details of this inspection
follow this section.
b. Upon arrival at COLS, Cadre cadets will be tested about knowledge of this volume and basic
Air Force drill procedures and basic Air Force knowledge. These questions will come from a
provided study guide.
c. Upon arrival at COLS, Cadre cadets must be ready to pass a PT test. This may be a complete
PT test or a sampling of the total test, depending on circumstances. The DO will determine the
appropriate PT test and its date/time on Monday of COLS.
d. Individual Room Inspection. Staff Cadre, supervised by an instructor, will inspect every cadet
room each day. The daily room inspection results are part of the overall flight and individual
evaluation system. This year, these inspections might be observed by Standardization and
Evaluation cadets at times. In addition, all rooms of all Cadre cadets will be inspected daily.
The Wing Commander or his/her designated representative will determine who and how these
CADRE room inspections are to be done and brief it at the “how goes it” after obtaining
approval from the encampment DO. A designated instructor will inspect the rooms of the group
commander and senior staff daily.
e. Personal Inspection. Each cadet will be inspected daily by the Staff Cadre. Personal inspection
results are part of the overall flight and individual evaluation system. These inspections will be
observed by Standardization and Evaluation cadets at times.
f. A final exam will be administered to all cadets. The exam contains questions from each block of
academic instruction plus questions from the Drill and Ceremonies handout provided at COLS.
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Cadre cadets will have a different exam than that given Basic cadets, and this test may be
further tailored by function (for example, Stan Eval). Each question on any final examination
will count 1 point, for a total of 50 points.
g. Cadets should study AFMAN 36-2203 (Drill and Ceremonies) or the old Drill and Ceremonies
text prior to arrival and bring a copy of one with them for study purposes. Cadets are expected
to KNOW the basic facing, column, and flank commands prior to arrival because the total drill
instruction time at COLS will be limited to 2-3 hours. A drill evaluation will occur on Friday
morning. While COLS uses a 24 command sequence, good preparation is obtained by knowing
the 30 command sequence.
h. The results of the examination will be the determining factor in identifying the Outstanding
Academic Cadet Award recipient and is part of the overall evaluation system.
i. Cadre Evaluations. Cadre cadets will be evaluated on their performance in the final parade
practice for Saturday’s Pass-In-Review. A 25-question test will be given on parade procedures
and the Drill and Ceremonies handout.
j. Parade evaluation. Friday’s practice parade on will be evaluated. If necessary to determine a
flight winner, a formal retreat may also be evaluated.
k. Drill evaluation. Flights will be evaluated on the drill pad.
(1) The drill practice area will be determined on the first day of COLS. Flights will be notified
as to when and where they will practice using the unified schedule.
(2)
Flight Cadre are responsible for training their flights in the proper procedures. Very
limited orchestrated drill instruction time will be put into the daily schedule (2-3 hours).
This time will be sufficient to allow flight cadre to assess the marching proficiency of their
assigned cadets. It will then be their responsibility to allocate time to drill to correct
deficiencies before the Friday drill evaluation.
(3) The sequence for drill is shown in the attachments. Each command will be given in the
proper sequence, from memory, using proper Air Force drill commands. Any deviation
will result in a loss of points during the evaluation.
(4) Each cadet in the flight will command the flight through the sequence. There should be a
minimum number of steps between commands.
(5) The following apply at COLS during drill evaluation.
i. Marching Backwards. The purpose of marching backwards during drill is to instruct
improper procedures. During drill evaluation, the flight commander is expected to be in
formation with the flight and march in a forward position. This is a ruling based on the
guidance of the Air Force Honor Guard.
ii. Change step. Cadets will change step with the “stop and go” procedure as opposed to the
old “skip/hop.”
(6) Cadre cadets will be responsible for accomplishing the drill evaluation under guidance and
procedures established by the cadet wing commander and approved by the Director of
Operations.
l. Parade Evaluation
(1) The Director of Ceremonies in charge will brief the cadets on all procedures prior to the first
practice.
(2) Flight Cadre will fill the Flight Commander and Flight Guidon Bearer positions
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respectively. Staff Cadre cadets will fill the positions of Color Guard, Squadron
Commanders, Squadron Guidon Bearers, and Group Staffs and Wing Staff.
(3) The Flight Cadre cadets will instruct their flights on the procedures for the parade. They will
provide each cadet with the information necessary to perform the parade practice.
(4) A handout of parade commands and sequence of events will be distributed to each Cadre
member. All cadets will be required to know the appropriate commands from memory.
(5) The parade evaluation will be conducted by all instructors. This force will be augmented by
Standardization and Evaluation cadets.
16. PERSONAL EVALUATION PROCEDURES. The following procedures will be use during
inspections in the quad of individual cadets.
a. For Basic cadet personal inspections, the Flight Commander will accompany the inspector
during the inspection. Inspectors will submit signed inspection forms to the Director of
Evaluation as soon as possible after the completion of the inspection.
b. Each Basic cadet will be evaluated in a number of areas. Each cadet will be expected to be in
compliance with the standards addressed in Uniform and Grooming Standards. Cadre cadets
will conduct the inspections, but will not inspect the same flight twice. See Attachments
(Personal Inspection Forms) for details. Cadre cadets will undergo two personal inspections.
c. These procedures will be used to prepare the formation for inspection. All involved must
anticipate some difficulty for ICEP cadets until they are familiar with American procedures:
(1)
Each cadet will be inspected daily by a Cadre cadet. A schedule of cadre inspection
duties will be provided.
(2)
The personal inspections will be conducted in the morning immediately after breakfast.
The entire Cadet Group will form in the designated area at the time specified in the
schedule.
(3)
The Acting Flight Commander will march the flight to the designated inspection area
and form them according to instructions provided by Cadre cadets.
(4)
The Acting Flight Commander will form his/her flight in line formation, give them
“PARADE REST”, then assume a position centered on the flight and six paces in front.
(5)
The Wing Commander will give the command “Wing, FALL IN AND REPORT”.
After this command, the Acting Flight Commander will face his/her flight and call them
to “ATTENTION.” After all flights are at attention, the Squadron Commander, in
sequence will command “REPORT” and receive their reports. After their Squadron
Commanders have received their reports, each Group Commander will command
“REPORT”, and the Squadron Commanders will report in sequence. This procedure will
be echoed by the wing commander after the group commanders have their reports from
their squadrons.
(6)
After the Wing Commander has received the reports from the Group Commanders, the
DO, Commandant, or other appointed instructor will make special announcement for the
day if necessary.
(7)
The Wing Commander will then command “PREPARE YOUR GROUPS FOR
INSPECTION”. The Group Commanders will acknowledge the commands with a salute
and then individually command, “PREPARE YOUR SQUADRONS FOR
INSPECTION.” The SQUADRON COMMANDERS WILL THEN INSTRUCT
THEIR FLIGHTS TO PREPARE FOR INSPECTION. The Acting Flight Commander
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will then use standard procedures (AFMAN 36-2203) to prepare their flights for an
Open ‘Ranks Inspection. The inspection will be conducted IAW AFMAN 36-2203
procedures. The Flight Commander’s position is one pace to the right and slightly
behind the Inspector. The inspection will begin with the Inspector facing the flight, and
inspections will be conducted from left to right in front and right to left in the rear of
each rank. Single file between ranks will be observed, with the Flight Commander in
the lead. After the inspection, continue to use AFMAN 36-2203 procedures to receive
the report from the inspector and close ranks. The Acting Flight Commander will then
return to the position centered on the flight, give the flight parade rest and await further
instructions.
NOTE: After each flight has been inspected, the inspection report (signed by the inspector) will
be turned into the instructor in charge of Personal Inspections.
17. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES This section gives general information about procedures to be
followed by cadets in the event a serious situation arises. The circumstances will dictate the exact
response. Some but not all situations are outlined here. When in doubt, the instructions of the
instructor present on the scene will be followed. In lieu of that, use your best judgment.
a. SEVERE WEATHER: Severe weather is the most probable situation to be faced at COLS.
Response will depend on the nature of the weather. The COLS administrative staff will
monitor the weather reports and advise the Commandant and other staff via cellular phone in
the event a warning or watch is posted. Cadet leadership will be notified via handheld radio.
(1) Thunderstorms. For thunderstorms, cadets will take cover in buildings used by COLS
cadets until the threat has passed. If lightning is within 10 miles, outdoor activities will
cease.
(2) Tornados. In the event a Tornado watch is issued, the cadets will follow thunderstorm
restrictions. If a warning is issued, cadets will take cover in the first floor rooms of the
barracks, or in the dining facility, or in Jenkins Hall, or at the gymnasium. Evacuate the top
floor of Mark Clark Hall and proceed to the lower level. Proceed to the nearest building,
avoid windows and open areas, and remain in place until advised that the threat has passed.
Cadets will maintain flight integrity and flight advisors will insure they have a head count
of cadets in their control.
b. OTHER EMERGENCIES: Other emergencies such as acts of terrorism, public disturbances,
earthquakes, etc., will he handled on a case-by-case basis after coordination with The Citadel
authorities. The Commandant or staff will accomplish this coordination. Lacking all other
information, the recommended action is to shelter in place and await further instructions.
Flight advisors should take attendance of the students with them, and contact the COLS Admin
section for advisories via radio, cell phone, or landline. The following are situations that
might be encountered and general planning considerations:
(1) Fire Alarms. Fire alarms in the barracks will be treated as if real unless the resident Citadel
advisors can immediately locate the source and provide assurances that the alarm is a
known and repeated malfunction. In the event of a fire alarm, all rooms will be evacuated.
The procedure will be to exit the rooms and proceed to the parade field in an orderly
manner. All rooms will be left with the doors open and lights on so that a quick check can
be made of response from the Quad. One instructor per floor will be assigned the duty of a
room check for the fire alarm procedure at the start of the encampment, and he or she will
delay to check rooms with lights out and doors closed. Cadets will assemble on the parade
field (or parking lot, as determined by the dorm the leadership school is using or building
occupied at the time) by flight and the Officer of the Day will be advised of missing cadets.
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(2) Intruders. If an intruder enters the quad and appears to be a threat, notify an instructor or
the Dorm Manager to call the Public Safety office immediately. In other circumstances,
notify the Commandant. The entrance to the barracks will be manned 24 hours a day and it
will be locked if not manned. All valuables should be secured in the security drawer with a
functioning lock.
(3) Medical Emergencies. Call 911 if needed. If not an emergency, the home school instructor
should be notified and then the cadet should be transported to the infirmary during their
daytime working hours or to a hospital. (Note: summertime infirmary hours will be
announced at the instructor meeting on Monday as they are not available as this document is
published). The medical forms on cadets are kept in the room occupied by the OD in the
sally port. Some of the major concerns are dehydration, sunburn, anxiety, asthma, and
digestive problems. Additionally, COLS often has sprains as a result of the physical
exercise.
(4) Missing Cadet. In the event a cadet is not accounted for in a routine check or due to a lost
cadet report, the resolution of this situation becomes the preeminent goal. All activity stops
and a search begins ASAP. Public safety will be notified and parents will be called if the
cadet is not accounted for within 15 minutes of the lost cadet report. Cadet movement on
campus will cease except in massed formation. If necessary, cadets will be confined to their
barrack’s rooms. Information on the missing cadet’s attire, behavior, etc., should be
attained if available. All staff will help in the search but other cadets will NOT participate
in the search. An Amber Alert may be an appropriate course of action after parents and
other authorities have been notified.
18. CITADEL CONTACT INFORMATION: If a parent or school needs to reach a COLS cadet, the
best way to do so is by contacting The Citadel Public Safety Office. That office is manned 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week. They may be reached at (843) 953-5114. Callers should identify the cadet as one
with AFJROTC. The Commandant’s cell phone is (803) 361-1463 and he can be reached if necessary.
However, please realize that cell phone reception inside a barracks room is often impossible given the
building’s construction. COLS is staffed 24 hours a day when in session. However, the administrative
office is not always occupied. Telephone numbers for the barracks being utilized for COLS will be
provided to all units by email once that information is known.
19. PRE-COLS PREPARATION : This year, the COLS schedule is expanded to include CADRE
training on Sunday before the start of the formal encampment on Monday. Each encampment begins
on Monday afternoon once all Basic cadets arrive. ALL cadets are expected to meet COLS standards
when they arrive. The following preparations are recommended/required for COLS.
a. PHYSICAL FITNESS PREPARATION: Prior to COLS, cadets must work on their physical
fitness and stamina. The climate at COLS in June is very hot and very humid, and this adds a
degree of difficulty to activities. A well-conditioned person handles these stresses much better
than a poorly conditioned one. The recommended preparation includes a regime of stretches, situps and pushups to strengthen and condition the muscles used for the COLS PT test, some “core”
exercised for general conditioning, and routine daily runs. At COLS, the mileage for the run is 1.0
miles (2K) on street pavement, so good preparatory practice is longer distances of 2-3 miles (up to
5K) on a relatively routine basis. This will also prepare cadets for the formation run planned at
COLS. All Cadre cadets will be expected to pass the COLS PT test upon arrival at COLS,
b. COLS KNOWLEDGE PRETEST: All US cadets attending COLS will be expected to take and
pass an admissions test for COLS. The test will be based on the information in this Volume II
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manual, and may be supplemented for job specific information for the various Cadre specialties.
The test for Cadre cadets will be different from the one for Basic cadets. These tests will be
distributed by electronic means to all cadets and each attending cadet will be expected to take and
pass the test under the supervision of his/her home unit instructor before they depart school for the
year. More information will be provided to instructors as the tests are developed so that cadets
can comply with this requirement.
c. DRILL PREPARATION: Currently the schedule is for 2-3 hours of drill practice and then a drill
evaluation. This was done under the ASSUMPTION that EVERY COLS CADET EXCEPT THE
SINGAPORE NCC STUDENTS IS PROFICIENT AT BASIC DRILL. As a consequence, cadets
MUST insure they know and can instruct basic drill (if applying to be Cadre). Cadets who lack
basic drill skills upon arrival at COLS will be eliminated from the program for cause and sent
home. Prior to attending COLS, instructors will certify that cadets attending COLS can perform
basic drill maneuvers to include the following: Attention, Parade Rest, Open Ranks, Close Ranks,
Present Arms, Order Arms, Right Face, Left Face, About Face, Forward March, To the Rear
March, Right Flank, Left Flank, Column Right, Column Left, Column of Files, Eyes Right, Half
Step, Mark Time, and Route Step. Cadets applying to be Cadre must also be familiar with use of
the guidon and basic stationary and marching maneuvers as a guide for the formation. Drill
questions will be part of the academic test addressed in paragraph 19b above.
20. SINGAPORE SELECTION FOR 2012 : The appendices of this volume have an application from
for the COLS-sponsored Singapore trip in December 2013. The appendix has a timeline and
requirements to apply for the trip. Failure to comply will result in not being selected for the trip.
NOTE: STUDENTS DESIRING TO GO TO SINGAPORE MUST BRING A COPY OF A
VALID PASSPORT WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF AFTER JULY 2014 IF THEY
DESIRE TO GO TO SINGAPORE. SELECTION WILL NOT BE DELAYED AWAITING
PASSPORT APPLICATIONS. READ AND COMPLY WITH THE APPENDIX.
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