Pioneer BattalionCadet 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 Page NumberSoldier’s Creed 4Military Courtesy 5-6DNC 7-10Uniforms 11-15LBE 16-17Ruck 18-21M-16 22Army and Cadet Rank 23-29Chain of Command 30Rank and Promotion 31Reporting Chain 32CDT NCO Duties 33-35Battalion History 36Army Flag 37-38Army Values 39Profile Procedures 40Disciplinary Action Policy 41-46Cadet Ribbons 47

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Soldier’s CreedI 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.

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:

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 Attentiona.  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 RestParade 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 Salutea.  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 MovementsFacing 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.

RankInsignia

Button

5/8”

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LBE

1. Flashlight2. Ammo Pouch (2)3. Canteen (2)4. Compass5. First Aid Pouch6. LBE Suspenders7. 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 weaponManufacturer: 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 secondRate of fire:Cyclic: 800 rounds per minuteSustained: 12-15 rounds per minuteSemiautomatic: 45 rounds per minuteBurst: 90 rounds per minuteMagazine capacity: 30 roundsUnit Replacement Cost: $586

The four fundamentals of marksmanship are1. Steady Position2. Proper Aim (Sight Picture)3. Breathing4. Trigger Squeeze

SPORTS (Immediate Action when stoppage occurs)S-Slap magazineP-Pull Charging handleO-Observe roundR-Release charging handleT-Tap forward assistS-Squeeze

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Army and Cadet Rank

(Officer Ranks)

Grade Army Rank Senior ROTC Rank

Special

General of the United States Army No Rank Equivalent

0-10General No Rank Equivalent

0-9Lieutenant General No Rank Equivalent

0-8Major General No Rank Equivalent

0-7Brigadier General No Rank Equivalent

0-6

Colonel Cadet Colonel

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0-5

Lieutenant Colonel Cadet Lieutenant Colonel

0-4

Major Cadet Major

0-3

Captain Cadet Captain

0-2

First Lieutenant Cadet First Lieutenant

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0-1

Second Lieutenant Cadet Second Lieutenant

CW-5

Master Warrant Officer Five No Rank Equivalent

CW-4

Chief Warrant Officer Four No Rank Equivalent

CW-3

Chief Warrant Officer Three No Rank Equivalent

CW-2

Chief Warrant Officer Two No Rank Equivalent

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CW-1

Warrant Officer No Rank Equivalent

(Enlisted Rank)

Grade Army Rank Senior ROTC Rank

E-9

Sergeant Major of the Army No Rank Equivalent

E-9

Command Sergeant MajorCadet Command Sergeant

Major

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E-9

Sergeant Major Cadet Sergeant Major

E-8

First Sergeant Cadet First Sergeant

E-8

Master Sergeant Cadet Master Sergeant

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E-7

Sergeant First Class Cadet Sergeant First Class

E-6

Staff Sergeant Cadet Staff Sergeant

E-5

Sergeant Cadet Sergeant

E-4

Corporal Cadet Corporal

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E-4

Specialist No Rank Equivalent

E-3

Private First Class Cadet Private First Class

E-2

Private E-2 Private

E-1 Private No Rank Equivalent

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Cadet Chain of CommandCadets 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 Assists Battalion Commander in running BattalionS-3 Training officer

Company Commander Control functions of the CompanyS-1 Personnel officerS-2 Intelligence officerS-4 Supply officerS-5 Recruiting officer

Company XO Assist Company Commander in running Company

Platoon Leaders 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:

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 Universities-Delaware 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 on-campus 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

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colors of the respective campaign ribbons and are embroidered with the 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 ARMYWIDENER UNIVERSITY ARMY ROTC BATTALION

ONE UNIVERSITY PLACECHESTER, PA 19013-5792

REPLY TOATTENTION 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. The Cadet BN Commanderb. The Cadet CSMc. The Cadet S1d. The Cadet Company Commandere. The Cadet Company 1SGf. The impacted Cadet (non-voting) g. 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 notifiedof an infraction

Cadet COC notifiesPMS & SMI of infraction and recommends

convening the Cadet Disciplinary Board

PMS and SMI review the infraction.

Other action Authority given torecommended convene the

Cadet Disciplinary Board

Upon approval, Cadet Disciplinary Board convenes with the following in attendance:

Cadet BN CommanderCadet CSMCadet S1Cadet Company CommanderCadet Company 1SGThe 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 : Guilty Not GuiltyCadet BN CDR ___________ __________Cadet CSM ___________ __________Cadet S1 ___________ __________Cadet CO CDR ___________ __________Cadet CO 1SG ___________ __________

Cadet COC recommendations: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________(Print)

PMS authorization:

___________________________________________________(Sign)

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ROTC Cadet Awards

(Displayed in order of precedence)

Superior CadetDecoration Award

Most outstanding cadet in each year of

Military Science

Region Commander's

Leadership Award

Most outstanding cadet in each regiment at

Advanced Camp

Camp Commander's

Leadership Award

Number one cadet in each company at Advanced Camp

Platoon Leadership Award

Member of top cadet training platoon at Advanced Camp

Physical Proficiency Award

Score in top 10% on the record physical

fitness test at Advanced Camp

Military Proficiency Award

Top 5% of cadets in each Advanced Camp regiment

Superior at Advanced Camp

(R-3-1) 

Not currently used

Excellence at Advanced Camp

(R-3-2) 

Not currently used

Advanced Camp Graduate

(R-3-3) 

Successfully completed Advanced

Camp.

Region Ranger Challenge Winner

(R-3-4)

Member of the Ranger Challenge team which wins

Region competition.

Brigade Ranger Challenge Winner

(R-3-5) 

Member of the Ranger Challenge team which wins

Brigade competition.

Ranger Challenge Team Member

(R-3-6)

Member of Ranger Challenge team.

SGT York Award

(R-3-7)

The cadet who does the most to support the ROTC program.

Drill Team

(R-3-8)

Member of the drill team.

Color Guard

(R-3-9)

Member of the color guard.

Battalion Commander's

Military Award

(R-3-10)

Battalion Commander's

discretion.

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One-Shot-One-Kill Award

(R-3-11)

Shoot 40 out of 40 at Basic or Advanced

Camp.

Bold Challenge

(R-3-12)

Battalion Commander's

discretion.

Basic Camp Graduate

(R-3-13)

Successfully completed Basic

Camp.

Dean's List Award

(R-1-1)

Semester GPA 3.50-4.00

Cadet Honors Award

(R-1-2)

Semester GPA 3.20-3.49

Cadet Scholar Award

(R-1-3)

Semester GPA 2.90-3.19

Highest jump in Semester GPA

(R-1-4)

Most improved grades from previous

semester.

ROTC Honors

(R-1-5)

GPA of 4.0 in military science.

Battalion Commander's

Academic Award

(R-1-6)

Battalion Commander's

discretion.

Not currently used

 

Not currently used

 

Not currently used

 

Not currently used

 

Platinum Medal Athlete

(R-2-1)

Score 300 on APFT.

Gold Medal Athlete

(R-2-2)

Score 290-299 on APFT.

Silver Medal Athlete

(R-2-3)

Score 280-289 on APFT.

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Bronze Medal Athlete

(R-2-4)

Score 270-279 on APFT.

Most Improved Award

(R-2-5)

Biggest increase in score since last APFT (a cadet may receive

only once)

Battalion Commander's

Athletic Award

(R-2-6)

Battalion Commanders

discretion.

Not currently used

 

Battalion Commander's

discretion

(R-4-1)

Battalion Commander's

discretion

(R-4-2)

Battalion Commander's

discretion

(R-4-3)

Battalion Commander's

discretion

(R-4-4)

   

Scholarship Ribbon(R-4-5)

 Army ROTC

scholarship winner

CTLT/NSTP Ribbon

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

Military Order of Military Order of Military Order of Daughters of the

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World Wars Gold Award

World Wars Silver Award

World Wars Bronze Award

American Revolution

Sons of the American Revolution

AUSA History Award

AUSA Member SAME Academic Award