1. FOCUS- COLLEGE, CORPS, & COMPANY Structure
PART 1- College Organization
PART 2- Corps of Cadets Organization
PART 3- Company Organization

2. Part I College Organization

3. College Organization The Citadel is a military college
A military system is used as the framework for training cadets to become “Principled Leaders.”
The Citadel is unique in that both a military and college structure are combined to enhance the overall student experience.
The organization of The Citadel is similar in many ways to the organization of units found in the United States Army.

4. President of the College
Like all other colleges and universities, all of The Citadel’s Operations are led an overseen by a college president.
At The Citadel, The President is a General Officer from one of the branches of the United States Armed Forces:

5. President of the College
Currently, The Citadel has an interim President: LtGen. John Sams, Jr. (USAF, Ret.)
-LtGen. Sams graduated from The Citadel in 1967.
-Served on The Citadel’s Board of Visitors.
-Served 32 years in the United States Air Force.
-Flew combat missions in Vietnam.

6. President of the College
The Citadel’s new president is General Glenn Walters (USMC).
-Gen. Walters graduated from The Citadel in 1979.
-Has recently served as the 34th Assistant Commandant of the United States Marine Corps.
-Has served 39 Years in the USMC.
-Is a Marine Corps Aviator.
-Will be arriving to The Citadel in October.

7. Provost/Dean
Similar to other colleges, The Citadel has a Provost (Dean).
The Provost specifically oversees and is responsible for all of The Citadel’s Academic Affairs.

8. Provost/Dean
Currently, The Citadel has an interim Provost: Brigadier General Mark Bebensee.
Has served at The Citadel for 34 years.
Holds a PhD. From Duke University
Has taught both undergraduate and graduate students in the Business Department
Has served as the Assistant to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies as well as Department Head, and then, Associate Dean of the School of Business Administration.

9. Commandant of Cadets
Because The Citadel is a Military College, it has a Commandant of Cadets.
The Commandant of Cadets is responsible for overseeing the daily functions of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets

10. Commandant of Cadets -Served as a Navy SEAL Officer.
The Citadel’s Commandant of Cadets is Captain Geno Paluso, (USN, Ret.).
-Captain Paluso Graduated from The Citadel in 1989.
-Served as a Navy SEAL Officer.
-Commanded Naval Special Warfare Group 3.

11. Commandant’s Department
To assist the Commandant in overseeing the daily functioning of the Corps of Cadets; there are Assistant Commandants and a SgtMaj.

12. Commandant’s Department
COL O’Leary (USMC,Ret.))
Chief of Staff
LTC Dougherty (USA, Ret.)
Assistant Commandant Leadership Programs
LTC Barton (USA, Ret.)
Assistant Commandant Operations & Training

13. Commandant’s Department
Lt Col Sberna (USAF. Ret.))
Assistant Commandant Discipline
SgtMaj Yagle(USMC, Ret.)
Sergeant Major

14. Part II Corps of Cadets Organization

15. Corps Organization
The South Carolina Corps of Cadets is organized similar to an Army Regiment.

16. BATTALION COMMANDERS (5)
Corps Organization +
BATTALION COMMANDERS (5)

17. Corps Organization Regimental Commander C/COL Zorn
COLLAR RANK:
SLEEVE RANK:
Regimental Commander C/COL Zorn
Regimental Sergeant Major C/CSM Melendez
COLLAR RANK:
SLEEVE RANK:

18. Corps Organization Regimental Commander 1st Class Cadet Senior
Commander of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets; approximately 2000 cadets organized into five battalions.
Responsible to the Commandant of Cadets for the health, morale, welfare, academic proficiency, military training, intramural athletics, administrative efficiency, safety, and discipline of the Regiment.
Regimental CSM
2nd Class Cadet
Junior
Reports directly to the Regimental Commander.
Responsible for monitoring all activities, policies and performance and appearance of all cadets.
Enforces appearance and performance standards of individual cadets.
Focuses on individual training of the Fourth Class and cadet NCOs.

19. Corps Organization
Each of the Barracks on Campus is referred to as a Battalion

20. Corps Organization
Each Battalion is commanded by a Cadet Battalion Commander (1st Class Cadet / Senior) with the rank of Cadet Lieutenant Colonel.
Commands a battalion of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets consisting of approximately 500 cadets.
Responsible for the health, morale, welfare, academic proficiency, military training, intramural athletics, administrative efficiency, safety, and discipline of the company personnel.
Responsible for implementing and strict adherence to published college policies and regulations to include but not limited to The Blue Book, and the White Book.
COLLAR RANK:
SLEEVE RANK:

21. Corps Organization Murray Barracks (1st BN) C/LTC Sementilli
Alpha Company ( A Co.)
Bravo Company (B Co.)
Charlie Company (C Co.)
Delta Company (D Co.)
C/LTC Sementilli

22. Corps Organization Padgett-Thomas Barracks (2nd BN) C/LTC Dekold
Echo Company
(E Co.)
Foxtrot Company
(F Co.)
Golf Company
(G Co.)
Hotel Company
(H Co.)
Band Company
Regimental Band and Pipes
C/LTC Dekold

23. Corps Organization Law Barracks (3rd BN) C/LTC Barnes India Company
(I Co.)
Kilo Company
(K Co.)
Lima Company
(L Co.)
Mike Company
(M Co.)
C/LTC Barnes

24. Corps Organization Watts Barracks (4th BN) C/LTC Snoke
November Company
(N Co.)
Oscar Company
(O Co.)
Romeo Company
(R Co.)
Tango Company
(T Co.)
C/LTC Snoke

25. Corps Organization Stevens Barracks (5th BN) C/LTC Felt Papa Company
(P Co.)
Sierra Company
(S Co.)
Victor Company
(V Co.)
Palmetto Battery
(PB)
C/LTC Felt

26. Part III Company Organization

27. Company Organization

28. Company Organization
A company consisting of Approximately 100 Cadets is broken down into smaller elements. These elements are:
Each Company Consists of 3 Platoons
Platoon: Approximately 40 Cadets
Each Platoon Consists of 3 Squads
Squad: Approximately 9 Cadets

29. Company Organization Structure & Direct Chain of Command
Position
Rank
Year
Insignia:
Company Commander
Cadet Captain
1st Class
Platoon Leader
Cadet Second Lieutenant
Platoon Sergeant
Cadet Staff Sergeant
2nd Class
Squad Sergeant
Cadet Sergeant
Squad CPL
Cadet Corporal
3rd Class

30. Company Organization: Company Commander
Commands a rifle company, the Regimental Band, or Palmetto Battery consisting of approximately 100 cadets.
Responsible for the health, morale, welfare, academic proficiency, military training, intramural athletics, administrative efficiency, safety, and discipline of the company personnel.
Responsible for implementing and strict adherence to published college policies and regulations to include but not limited to The Blue Book and the White Book.

31. Company Organization Additional Company Officers
These Officers in your company serve as the Commander’s Staff:
Position:
Rank:
Class:
Insignia:
Executive Officer
C/1LT
1st
Academic Officer
Human Affairs Officer
C/2LT
Athletic Officer

32. Additional Company NCOs Sergeants and Above
These NCO’s in your company serve as the Commander’s Staff: NCO=Non Commissioned Officer
Position
Rank
Class
Insignia
First Sergeant
C/1SG
2nd
Supply SGT
C/SFC
Academic NCO
Drill Master
Human Affairs SGT
C/SGT
Recruiting SGT

33. Additional Company NCOs Corporals
These NCO’s in your company serve as the Commander’s Staff: NCO=Non Commissioned Officer
Position
Rank
Class
Insignia
Clerk
C/CPL
3rd
Armorer
Human Affairs CPL

34. RANK REVIEW Senior Ranks Junior Ranks Sophomore Ranks Freshman Ranks
Cadet Colonel
Cadet Lt Colonel
Cadet Major
Cadet Captain
Cadet 1st Lt
Cadet 2nd Lt
Cadet Private
Cadet CSM
Cadet 1st Sgt Cadet Master Sergeant
Cadet Staff Sgt
Cadet Sgt 1st Class
Cadet Sgt
Cadet Corporal
Cadet Recruit

35. QUESTIONS