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MissionThe mission of the Texan Corps of Cadets is to prepare TEXANS for service to our nation with marketable leadership skills and character traits valued by business, government, and the military.

VisionThe Texan Corps of Cadets will be the premier student-focused leadership and character development program in Texas. We will transform generations by developing leaders of exemplary integrity committed to a life-long pursuit of service and excellence.

PurposeThe purpose of the Texan Corps of Cadets is to develop unparalleled leaders of character - “PRINICIPES UNICI”

Texan Corps of Cadets

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The Corps Advantage

Develop leadership skills and character traits valued by business, government, and the military… to become“Unparalleled Leaders” – PRINICIPES UNICI

Minor in Leadership Studies

Commissionin the Army or Air Force

Scholarships

InternshipsFriendships that last a Lifetime

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4 Year Living-Learning Community

Each individual member of the Corps develops leadership and character abilities by…

Working together;Solving problems; and,Communicating as a valued member of a TEAM.

Open to ALLacademic majors

No military obligation

Corps of Cadets Opportunity

Students enroll as Cadets in:Army ROTCAir Force ROTCMarine PLC, orDrill & Ceremony

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ROTC = Corps of Cadets• Mandatory participation for male students• Corps of Cadets a prominent influence at Tarleton

ROTC = Commission• Participation in ROTC is optional• Path to a commission in the Army

ROTC+ = Corps of Cadets• Enhanced University support to the ROTC program• Students allowed to participate without a military obligation• Path to a commission in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps

1917-1953

1954-2015

2016-Beyond

History

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Academics

IndividualMajor

Minor in Leadership Studies

Corps Academic Policy+ +

Military Track Civilian TrackCombination Track

Three options to obtain a Minor in Leadership Studies

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Schedule

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Corps Leadership

Class Learn Do Train Lead

Senior MSIV ü ü ü üJunior MSIII ü ü üSophomore MSII ü üducks MSI ü

ü= Primary Responsibility

Class

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CADETCHAIN OF COMMAND

Purple = Cadet Led

Squad Leader

Team Ldr(2 /Sqd)

duck(2 /Tm)

Squad Leader

Team Ldr(2 /Sqd)

duck(2 /Tm)

President of University

Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost

Executive DirectorSchool of Criminology, Criminal Justice, &

Strategic Studies

Senior DirectorJohn Tarleton Leadership Academy

Corps Commander/Company Commander

ExecutiveOfficer

First Sergeant

PlatoonLeader

PlatoonLeader

PlatoonLeader

PlatoonLeader

Squad Leader

Team Ldr(2 /Sqd)

duck(2 /Tm)

Squad Leader

Team Ldr(2 /Sqd)

duck(2 /Tm)

Personnel & Administration

Scholastics

Operations & Training

Logistics

Public Affairs

Signal &Communications

Squad Leader

Team Ldr(2 /Sqd)

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Squad Leader

Team Ldr(2 /Sqd)

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Squad Leader

Team Ldr(2 /Sqd)

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Squad Leader

Team Ldr(2 /Sqd)

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Office of the Commandant

Dean College of Liberal & Fine Arts

Chair, Department of Leadership & Strategic Studies

Professor ofMilitary Science

Professor ofAerospace Studies

Cadet Chain ofCommand

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Character

CADET-LED DEVELOPMENTHonor CodeLeadership Training & OperationsOrder & Discipline

• Rooms• Uniforms

Recognition & Disciplinary SystemMilitary Customs & CourtesiesDrill & Ceremony

UNIVERSITYCORE VALUES

TraditionIntegrityCivilityLeadershipExcellenceService

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Typical Cadet Daily Schedule

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Activities

SPECIAL EVENTSSilver TapsMilitary AppreciationConvocation CandlesTransition Week “T”RecruitingHomecomingPresident’s EventsCampus Retreat CeremonyFreshman OrientationTarleton Freshman Flag RaisingFreshman Acceptance Ceremony

SPECIAL UNITSRanger ChallengeWainwright RiflesColor GuardIntramurals

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CadetOrientationTraining MID-AUGUST:

Five days prior to Transition Week

• Residence hall move-in• Uniform issue• Team building

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Internship ProgramACADEMIC EXCELLENCETop priority of the Corps of Cadets. Cadet academic achievement matches or exceeds other Tarleton students

LEADERSHIPCadets are developed through education and training to lead by example and provide, direction, and motivation

VALUES/ETHICS-BASED TRAININGCadets adhere to a code of conduct that instills honor, integrity, discipline, and both moral and physical courage

TEAMWORKCorps organizational structure relies on unity of effort and working together to accomplish goals and tasks

COMMUNICATION SKILLSCadets are placed in leadership positions that require the ability to clearly communicate in oral and written form

PROBLEM-SOLVINGCadets experience the challenge of simple and complex problems that require solutions

RISK MANAGEMENT TRAININGCadets are trained to identify hazards, assess, develop controls, implement controls, supervise and evaluate a situation or event

INTERPERSONAL SKILLSCadets develop skills to coach, teach, mentor, counsel, motivate and empower others

ACCOUNTABILITYCadets operate daily within an organizational framework that instills responsibility for self and others

DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT Cadets challenge themselves to exceed the standard and fulfill professional, legal and moral obligations

Student-Cadets …. To …. Professional Career

JTLA Internship Program & Hiring Advantage

Develops leaders of character prepared to succeed in a dynamic, innovation-based work environment

Offers academic and experiential learning programs to prepare individuals with marketable leadership skills and character traits valued by business, government and the military

• Non-binding short-term evaluation opportunity• Early opportunity to identify potential employee• Quality and proven source for future recruitment

For Employers: Hire a Doer… Hire a Leader… Hire a Cadet!

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Uniform

TYPICAL WEAR SCHEDULEMonday Tuesday WednesdayThursday Friday

Class BClass BACUPurple Thursday Class..B

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