A squad from the Corps of Cadets marches in formation to a football game

The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets (VTCC) is one of only two military organizations established as an integral part of a major United States civilian university; the other is Texas A&M University. Both are Senior Military Colleges. The Corps of Cadets has existed from the founding the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in 1872 to the present Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, which is referred since the 1970s as Virginia Tech. Cadets live together in dormitories, march to meals in formation, wear a distinctive uniform on campus, and receive an intensive military and leadership educational experience similar to that available at the United States military academies. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 762 × 599 pixel Image in higher resolution (858 × 675 pixel, file size: 532 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Virginia Tech Corps... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 762 × 599 pixel Image in higher resolution (858 × 675 pixel, file size: 532 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Virginia Tech Corps... Virginia Techs football team plays home games in Lane Stadium, considered one of the loudest stadiums in the country and recognized in 2005 by rivals. ... This article or section should include material from Virginia Bioinformatics Institute. ... Representation of a university class, 1350s. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... In the United States, a Senior Military College is one of six colleges that offer military Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) programs and are recognized under 10 USC 2111a. ... The United States military academies, sometimes known as the United States service academies, are federal academies for the education and training of commissioned officers for the United States armed forces. ...

While not mandatory for membership in the Corps, many members of the Cadet Corps also participate in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and become commissioned officers in the U.S. Military upon graduation. For the Doctor Who science fiction episode, see Rise of the Cybermen. ... In military organizations, a commissioned officer is a member of the service who derives authority directly from a sovereign power, and as such holds a commission from that power. ... The armed forces of the United States of America consist of the United States Army United States Navy United States Air Force United States Marine Corps United States Coast Guard Note: The United States Coast Guard has both military and law enforcement functions. ...

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets' Crest

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History

Early years of the Corps

General James Henry Lane, CSA, Commandant of Cadets

On October 1, 1872, Virginia Tech opened as the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (VAMC). All students were cadets organized into a battalion of two companies with an enrollment of 132. The Commandant of Cadets was General James H. Lane, formerly the youngest general in the Army of Northern Virginia, who was wounded three times in combat. He worked to provide both the best education and the best military training in the state for his cadets based on his experience in the Civil War, and as a student and teacher at VMI and UVA, and as a teacher at Florida State Seminary and North Carolina Military Institute. Image File history File links 1865 photo, VMI archive File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links 1865 photo, VMI archive File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... October 1 is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1872 (MDCCCLXXII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... This article or section should include material from Virginia Bioinformatics Institute. ... James Henry Lane, CSA James Henry Lane (July 28, 1833 – September 21, 1907) was a university professor and Confederate general in the American Civil War. ... The Army of Northern Virginia was the primary military force of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War in the eastern theater. ... This article is becoming very long. ... The Virginia Military Institute (VMI), located in Lexington, Virginia, is the oldest state military college in the United States. ... The University of Virginia (also called U.Va. ...

General Lane is considered the father of the Corps. He wrote the first cadet regulations and began the tradition of academic and military excellence. In 1878, VAMC President Charles Minor wanted to do away with the strict military requirements. Lane opposed him and their disagreement became so heated that a faculty meeting ended with a fistfight between the two. Both left campus in the ensuing scandal, but the Corps remained. James Henry Lane, CSA James Henry Lane (July 28, 1833 – September 21, 1907) was a university professor and Confederate general in the American Civil War. ...

The VAMC cadets made their first Corps trip in 1875 to Richmond to the dedication of the Lee Monument. Over the years, the Corps has made many trips. These trips were more frequent in the early years including the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York in 1901 and the St. Louis Worlds Fair in 1904. In 1880, political mismanagement from Richmond contributed to enrollment dropping to just 78 cadets. But in the ensuing years, enrollment and educational opportunities were expanded. E Battery, manning four Civil War artillery pieces with upper classmen, existed between 1883 and 1907. Richmond is the capital of Virginia, a state (officially the Commonwealth of Virginia) of the United States of America. ... The Pan–American Exposition was a Worlds Fair held in Buffalo, New York from May 1 through November 2, 1901. ... Entrance to Creation Exhibit on the Pike Map of the St. ...

Outside Barracks No. 1 (now called Lane Hall) circa 1905-06

In 1896 VAMC, through an act of the Virginia Legislature, changed its name to the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute. The name was quickly abbreviated in common usage to VPI. Also that same year a tradition began that lasted nearly three-quarters of a century, the VPI-VMI annual football game in Roanoke. Known as the Military Classic of the South, the annual Corps trips and associated parades ended in 1970. Image File history File links Outside Barracks No. ... Image File history File links Outside Barracks No. ... Roanoke (The Star City of the South) is an independent city located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. ...

Spanish American War service

In 1898, with the outbreak of the Spanish American War, the VPI Corps of Cadets formally volunteered to the governor for combat service. This request was declined, but most of the VPI Cadet band and their director enlisted as the Band of the 2nd Virginia Infantry Regiment. Many alumni served in the Spanish American War and the Philippine Insurrection. One alumnus (A.M. Gaujot. Class of 1901) was awarded the Medal of Honor during the Philippine-American War and another cited for gallantry at the Battle of Santiago, Cuba. The Gaujot brothers remain the only two brothers in American history to receive the Medal of Honor for actions in two separate wars. The Spanish-American War took place in 1898, and resulted in the United States of America gaining control over the former colonies of Spain in the Caribbean and Pacific. ... The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States. ... Combatants United States Philippines Commanders William McKinley Theodore Roosevelt Emilio Aguinaldo Strength 126,000 soldiers 80,000 soldiers Casualties 4,324 U.S. soldiers dead, 3,000 wounded 2,000 killed, dead, or wounded suffered by the Philippine Constabulary 16,000 soldiers killed est. ... For the real-life battle fought between the US and Spain in Cuba, see Battle of Santiago de Cuba. ... Gaujot Brothers, Medal of Honor Recipients The Gaujot brothers, Atoine and Julies were one of the rare set of brothers that both received the Medal of Honor. ...

The VPI Cadet Band had first been organized in 1892. Prior to that, as early as 1883, music was provided by the "Glade Cornet Band," an organization made up of townspeople. The summer of 1902 saw the VPI Cadet Band serve as part of the 70th Virginia Infantry during large-scale national military maneuvers held in Manassas, Virginia. The VPI Cadet Band has been referred to as the Highty-Tighties since 1921. Highty-Tighty Logo The Virgia Tech Regimental Band, also known as the Highty Tighties, VPI Cadet Band, or Band Company, is a military marching band and unit in the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. ... Location in Virginia Coordinates: Country United States State Virginia County None (see independent city) Government  - City Manager Lawrence Hughes Area  - City  10. ... Highty-Tighty Logo The Virgia Tech Regimental Band, also known as the Highty Tighties, VPI Cadet Band, or Band Company, is a military marching band and unit in the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. ...

World War I

With the approach of World War I, the ROTC was established at Virginia Tech. In January of 1917, Infantry ROTC was established followed shortly by Engineer and Coast Artillery. During the war, Virginia Tech became an army post. Cadets were inducted and became enlisted men of the Student Army Training Battalion and its Navy detachment. They wore Army and Navy uniforms during this period. Two Army training detachments of between 226 and 308 men each operated on campus. Combatants Allied Powers: Russian Empire France British Empire Italy United States Central Powers: Austria-Hungary German Empire Ottoman Empire Bulgaria Commanders Nikolay II Aleksey Brusilov Georges Clemenceau Joseph Joffre Ferdinand Foch Robert Nivelle Herbert H. Asquith D. Lloyd George Sir Douglas Haig Sir John Jellicoe Victor Emmanuel III Luigi Cadorna... The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is a training program of the United States armed forces present on college campuses to recruit and educate commissioned officers. ...

CPT. J.W.G. Stephens (class of 1915), of the 26th Infantry, led the first American forces "over on top" in combat near Montdidier, France. Many alumni served with distinction with the 1st, 2nd, 29th, and 80th Divisions, all of which saw heavy combat. Note must be made of Major Lloyd Williams (class of 1907), US Marine Corps. One of the famous quotes of the war, used for years as a Marine standard, was attributed to him. "Retreat, Hell No!" was his reply to the French orders to retreat his company. His company held its ground, but he was killed in the action and awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. In the air, alumni, even as World War I foreshadowed VPI's contribution to the Air Force, CPL Robert G. Eoff (class of 1918), French Foreign Legion, attached to the 157 French Fighter Squadron shot down the first of 6 enemy aircraft credited to Techmen. LT John R. Castleman (class of 1919) was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (USA) for heroism in completing an aerial recognizance in spite of the attack of 12 enemy aircraft, two of which he shot down. 1 June 1918 2nd Division troops dig in along a defensive line just north of the village of Lucy-le-Bocage. ... United States Marine Corps Emblem The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is the second smallest of the five branches of the United States armed forces, with 170,000 active and 40,000 reserve Marines as of 2002. ... 1 June 1918 2nd Division troops dig in along a defensive line just north of the village of Lucy-le-Bocage. ... The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is the second highest military decoration of the United States Army, awarded for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force. ... Legionnaire (film) The French Foreign Legion (French: Légion étrangère) is a unique elite unit within the French Army established in 1831. ... The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is the second highest military decoration of the United States Army which is awarded for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force. ...

VPI Cadet, 1927

VPI's contribution to the war effort during World War I included 2,297 men in uniform. These included 2,155 in the Army, 125 in the Navy, 19 in the Marine Corps, 6 in the Coast Guard, 1 in the British Army and 1 in the French Foreign Legion. One alumnus (Earle D. Gregory, Class of 1921) was awarded the Medal of Honor, seven the Distinguished Service Cross (USA), and one the Navy Cross. At least eight were awarded the Silver Star. Twenty-six died in service and another twenty-six were wounded. Based on this, VPI was designated as one of twelve 'Distinguished Colleges' by the War Department. Image File history File links VPI Cadet,1927 File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links VPI Cadet,1927 File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. ... Legionnaire (film) The French Foreign Legion (French: Légion étrangère) is a unique elite unit within the French Army established in 1831. ... Earle Davis Gregory (1897-1972) was World War I Medal of Honor recipient for his heroic actions in 1918 during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in France. ... The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States. ... The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is the second highest military decoration of the United States Army, awarded for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force. ... The Navy Cross is the second highest medal that can be awarded by the Department of the Navy and the second highest award given for valor. ... The Silver Star is the fourth highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of any branch of the United States Armed Forces. ... Line drawing of the Department of Wars seal. ...

After World War I, veterans affected the Corps and VPI at large, both as new and returning cadets. In 1921, women were admitted to VPI as civilian students and attended classes as day students. The next year the Corps was reorganized into a regiment of two battalions. Two years later (1923) military service as a cadet was reduced from four years to two; however, after two years of the camaraderie of Corps life very few cadets chose to convert to civilian student status. During the national rail strike of 1923 the corps again volunteered to the Virginia Governor for active military service. They were not called upon.

A Third Battalion was added to the regiment by 1927. Rapid growth followed as Virginia Tech's reputation as both an outstanding academic and military institution grew. In 1939, a Fourth Battalion was added.

World War II years

During World War II, academic sessions and the Corps operated on a twelve-month cycle. The Corps had grown to a brigade of 2,650 cadets consisting of two regiments with a total of five battalions. The First Battalion was primarily Infantry ROTC. The Second Battalion was Engineer ROTC and the Third, Fourth and Fifth consisted of Cadet Batteries taking Coast Artillery ROTC. Because of the war, seniors were graduated and commissioned early. Juniors were on an accelerated schedule and brought on active duty. Finally, sophomores and freshmen over 18 were largely inducted into military service. The Corps soon numbered under 300 and was organized into a single battalion. Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000...

During the war, the Commandant of Cadets, in addition to the cadet battalion, supervised a unit of the Army Specialized Training Program and Army Specialized Training Reserve Program (ASTRP) (soldiers under 18 years of age) and a Navy pre-flight-training unit. These units included many former cadets, and adopted many of the traditions of the Corps, including the Honor Code and saluting the Rock. The young men of the ASRTP were actually uniformed in cadet gray. Once again VPI was largely an active duty military installation. The Army Specialized Training Program was a military training program instituted by the U.S. Army during World War II at a number of American universities to meet wartime demands for junior officers and soldiers with technical skills. ...

During World War II, 7,285 alumni served in uniform. The army had 5,941 men, the navy 1,095, 110 in the Marine Corps, 29 in the Merchant Marine, 23 in the Coast Guard, and one in the Royal Air Force. These included ten Brigadier Generals, five Major Generals, and one Rear Admiral. Three hundred twenty-three died, five were awarded the Medal of Honor, seven the Distinguished Service Cross, two the Navy Cross, at least 73 the Silver Star, and 94 the Distinguished Flying Cross. Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States. ... The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is the second highest military decoration of the United States Army, awarded for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force. ... The Navy Cross is the second highest medal that can be awarded by the Department of the Navy and the second highest award given for valor. ... The Silver Star is the fourth highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of any branch of the United States Armed Forces. ... The Distinguished Flying Cross. ...

Following World War II, returning veterans were not required to serve in the Corps and the great influx of veterans swelled the number of civilian students. Civilian students out-numbered cadets for the first time in 1946. That same year Air Force ROTC was introduced to Virginia Tech. Initially civilian-cadet relations were not good as most veterans were attending Virginia Tech for the first time. Thanks to the regimental commander, Cadet Robertson (class of 1949), a World War II Coast Guard veteran, greater understanding was promoted among his fellow veterans and the Corps continued to grow and flourish.

During the following years the Corps would expand again back to a regiment and eventually organize into four battalion-size units. The Cadet 1st Battalion was housed at Radford Army Arsenal for two years at "Rad-Tech." There, in World War II Army barracks, the cadets lived and took many of their classes. For unavailable classes, a fleet of buses brought them back to the main campus. As new dorms were completed the battalion returned to campus.

Korean War

During the Korean War, 1,867 corps alumni served, of whom 30 died in service, and one was awarded the Medal of Honor (Richard Shea, class of 1948). In 1952, the university employed a retired general as the Commandant of Cadets. This was a departure from policy since 1884, where the senior active duty military instructor functioned as commandant. Combatants United Nations:  Republic of Korea,  Australia,  Belgium,  Luxembourg,  Canada,  Colombia,  Ethiopia,  France,  Greece,  Luxembourg,  Netherlands,  New Zealand,  Philippines,  South Africa,  Thailand,  Turkey,  United Kingdom,  United States Medical staff:  Denmark,  Australia,  Italy,  Norway,  Sweden Communist states:  Democratic People’s Republic of Korea,  Peoples Republic of China,  Soviet Union Commanders... The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States. ...

1950s, 1960s, and 1970s

In 1958, Virginia Tech became the first traditionally white southern college to graduate an African American, with the graduation of Cadet Charles Yates (Virginia Tech Student) (class of 1958). Charles Yates was a brigadier-general during the American Civil War in command of the volunteer depot of New York City in 1861. ...

In a move to expand educational opportunities at Virginia Tech, the board of visitors made participation in the Corps completely voluntary starting in 1964. However the taking of ROTC continued to require Corps membership. The Vietnam War period saw unrest on campus outside the Corps ranks. In 1970 demonstrations were conducted with the aim of halting Corps drill. Cowgill and Williams Hall were occupied and over 100 students were arrested. Various other disorderly incidents occurred including the suspected arson of an on-campus building. Civilian-cadet relations were at an all-time low. Throughout all of this, the Corps maintained discipline and high esprit. Combatants Republic of Vietnam United States Republic of Korea Thailand Australia New Zealand The Philippines National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam Democratic Republic of Vietnam People’s Republic of China Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea Strength US 1,000,000 South Korea 300,000 Australia 48,000...

The post-Vietnam years saw the Corps numbers decline and reorganization to a two-battalion sized regiment. In 1973, Virginia Tech was among the first Corps of Cadets in the nation to enroll women, assigning them to L Squadron. In 1975, the first female cadet was assigned to Band Company. In 1979, L Squadron was disbanded and female cadets were integrated into the line companies. In 1991, the Cadet dormitories became coed.

1980s and beyond

A group of Cadets march in formation

Naval ROTC was established in 1983. The cadet regiment expanded to a three-battalion structure in 1998. Today the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets is one of only six senior military colleges outside the five federal military academies. Virginia Tech is one of only two universities in the nation that maintains a full time Corps of Cadets within a large university. The other is Texas A&M. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 591 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets User:BigDT Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 591 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets User:BigDT Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital... Texas A&M University at College Station Texas A&M University, often Texas A&M, A&M or TAMU for short, is one of the flagship universities of Texas, and is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System. ...

The Corps at Virginia Tech has seen many turbulent years and weathered them all. Since the Spanish American War, the corps has provided officers to the U.S. military. Most recently, the Gulf War saw two alumni killed and two wounded. The valor of Corps alumni is legendary, with seven Medal of Honor recipients, and eighteen recipients of the nation's second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross or Navy Cross. The Corps exemplifies in many ways the University motto, "Ut Prosim"--that I may serve. The Spanish-American War took place in 1898, and resulted in the United States of America gaining control over the former colonies of Spain in the Caribbean and Pacific. ... The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States. ... The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is the second highest military decoration of the United States Army, awarded for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force. ...

Organization

The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets (VTCC) is a student run cadet organization modeled upon an Army regiment structure. The cadet corps is supervised by a senior leadership staff who establish cadet regulations and enforce base line guidance for the running of the cadet corps. The day-to-day corps activities, however, are run by the students themselves.

Senior leadership

The head of the entire Cadet Corps is the Commandant of Cadets, who is appointed by Virginia Tech and is a paid faculty member. The Commandant is typically a retired Major General from either the Army or Air Force. Of note, the VTCC has never had a Commandant from the Navy or the Marine Corps. This article or section should include material from Virginia Bioinformatics Institute. ... Insignia of a United States Air Force Major General German Generalmajor Insignia Major General is a military rank used in many countries. ... The United States Army is one of the armed forces of the United States and has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerial warfare branch of the United States armed forces and one of the seven uniformed services. ... The United States Navy, also known as the USN or the U.S. Navy, is a branch of the United States armed forces responsible for conducting naval operations. ... The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the U.S. military responsible for providing power projection from the sea,[1] utilizing the mobility of the U.S. Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces to global crises. ...

The Commandant is assisted by three Deputy Commandants who oversee the cadet battalions and one Deputy Commandant for Leader Development. There is also an Assistant Commandant of Cadets for Recruiting and an Assistant Commandant for Cadet Alumni Programs. The Commandant is assisted by an Executive Officer, typically an O-3 or O-4 who maintains the Commandant's office and is in charge of the civilian secretary staff.

The Director of the Regimental Band is also a member of the Commandant's Staff and is normally appointed from the officer ranks of the Virginia Militia. The Virginia Militia is a semi-official organization of the state of Virginia which is a private citizens force under the control of the state governor for the purposes of state disasters and emergencies. ...

Cadet Regiment

The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets is organized on the level of an Army infantry regiment, with the following as the structure for the 2005-2006 Academic Year

Regimental Staff

• Regimental Commander (Cadet Colonel, 6 Gold Chevrons)
  • Regimental Executive Officer (Cadet Lieutenant Colonel, 5 Gold Chevrons w/ Star underneath)
    • S-1 [Adjutant] (Cadet Major, 5 Gold Chevrons)
    • S-2 [Public Affairs] (Cadet Major)
    • S-3 [Operations and Planning] (Cadet Major)
    • S-4 [Supply and Finance] (Cadet Major)
    • S-5 [Academics] (Cadet Major)
    • Command Sergeant Major (Cadet Command Sergeant Major, 3 White Chevrons w/ 3 rockers and a diamond in the middle)

Regimental Special Staff

• Honor Court Chief Justice (Cadet Major)
  • Vice Chief of Ethics Training (Cadet Major)
• Executive Committee Chairman (Cadet Major)
• Inspector General (Cadet Major)
• Regimental Chaplain (Cadet Captain)
• Recruiting and Retention Officer (Cadet Captain)
• Medical Officer (Cadet Captain)
• Information Systems Officer (Cadet Captain)
• Color Guard Commander (Cadet Command Color Sergeant, 2 White Chevrons w/ two rockers, a star and wreath underneath it in the center of the rank)
  • Color Guard Member, Sophomore (Cadet Color Corporal, 2 Chevrons w/ a star underneath)

The Skipper Crew in action

** Color Guard Member, Junior (Cadet Color Sergeant, 2 Chevrons w/ two rockers and a star in the center) Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 550 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets User:BigDT Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 550 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets User:BigDT Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital...

• Skipper Crew Commander (Cadet Artillery Sergeant, 2 Chevrons w/ two rockers and crossed cannons in the center)
  • Skipper Crew Member, Sophomore (Cadet Artillery Corporal, 2 Chevrons w/ crossed cannons underneath)
  • Skipper Crew Member, Junior (Cadet Artillery Sergeant)

Battalion staff

• Battalion Commander (Cadet Lieutenant Colonel)
  • Battalion XO (Cadet Major)
    • S-1 [Adjutant] (Cadet Captain)
    • S-3 [Operations and Planning] (Cadet Captan)
    • S-5 [Academics] (Cadet Captain)
    • Battalion Sergeant Major (Cadet Sergeant Major, 3 Chevrons w/ 2 rockers and a diamond in the middle)

Company organization

• Company Commander (Cadet Major)
• Company Executive Officer (Cadet Captain, 4 Gold Chevrons)
  • Company Scholastics (Cadet Staff Sergeant, 2 White Chevrons and one rocker)
  • Recruiting Sergeant (Cadet Sergeant, 1 Chevron and one rocker)
  • Company Clerk (Cadet Corporal, 2 White Chevrons)
• Company First Sergeant (Cadet First Sergeant, 2 White Chevrons w/ 2 rockers and a diamond in the middle)
  • Cadre Sergeant (Cadet Staff Sergeant)
• Platoon Commanders (Cadet First Lieutenant, 3 Gold Chevrons and a star)
  • Platoon Sergeants (Cadet Sergeant First Class, 2 White Chevrons and 2 rockers)
    • Squad Leaders (Cadet Staff Sergeant)
      • Fire Team Leaders (Cadet Corporal)
        • Unassigned Sophomore (Cadet Private First Class)
        • Unassigned Junior (Cadet Staff Sergeant/Sergeant)
        • Unassigned Seniors (Cadet Second Lieutenant, 3 Gold Chevrons)
        • Freshman Cadets [Until the First Caldwell March] (New Cadet)
        • Freshman Cadets [Rest of the Year] (Cadet Private)
• Unassigned Fifth Year Seniors (Cadet Second Lieutenant) Also known as "Skipper Cadets"

Upperclass cadets who commit serious disciplinary actions may be demoted to Cadet Private and still maintain their class status. In the case of a senior, they wear Cadet Private shoulder insignia with a Cadet officer gold chin-strap Look up cadre in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Cadet awards

Meritorious awards

• Regimental Presidential Service Ribbon
• Outstanding Recruiting Service Ribbon
• Presidential Inaugural Award Ribbon
• Regimental Cadre Ribbon
• Recruiting Service Ribbon

Academic ribbons

• Academic Excellence Ribbon (Gold Level) 3.75 - 4.0
• Academic Excellence Ribbon (Orange Level)
• Academic Excellence Ribbon (Maroon Level)

Organization ribbons

• Air Force Special Forces Preparatory Team (AFSOPT) Ribbon
• Arnold Air Society Ribbon
• Association of the United States Army Ribbon
• Color Guard Ribbon
• Gregory Guard Service Ribbon
• Ranger Company Service Ribbon
• Conrad Cavarly Service Ribbon
• Blue and Gold Society Membership Ribbon
• Submarine Society Membership Ribbon
• Skipper Crew Service Ribbon
• Scabbard and Blade Membership Ribbon
• Sash and Saber Membership Ribbon
• Eagle Scout Association Ribbon
• Society of American Military Engineers Ribbon
• Tactical Applications Company Ribbon

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See also

Military of the United States Portal

• Virginia Tech
• Highty Tighties
• Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets

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External links

• VTCC Guidon
  
• Official VTCC Home Page
  
• Virginia Tech Naval ROTC
  
• Virginia Tech Air Force ROTC
  
• Virginia Tech Army ROTC