CLEMSON CORPS - Clemson University

CLEMSON CORPS OF
CADETS
THE FIGHTIN' TIGER BATTALION TIGER ORANGE BOOK
Last revision, December 2006 Duty - Honor - Country Owner:_____________________
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Fightin' Tiger Battalion and the best leadership training in
the world! Army ROTC is about learning LEADERSHIP that can be used
anywhere in life. It is also about making friends and having fun, being
challenged, and feeling good in your accomplishments. The program will
cover a variety of topics from individual leadership skills, such as time
management, leadership characters, communications, and values, to
organizational leadership skills through collective training environment.
The senior cadets plan and run the 170-person organization, conduct
individual counseling, and evaluate the junior's leadership exercises.
Additionally, we conduct some adventure training during our labs such as
rappelling, land navigation, and marksmanship. . Army ROTC classes count as elective credits
. You will earn a minor in Military Leadership once you complete the
program
. If you have a College of Business and Behavioral Science leadership
requirement, then 3 hours of ROTC classes meet that requirement
. Enrollment requires no military obligation until:
. Sophomore year if you are on an Army scholarship, OR
. Junior year (ML 300 level courses).
This "Tiger Orange Book" is required knowledge for cadets. It is
maintained by the ML IV students as a tool to provide the cadet battalion
with information. The table of contents contains required knowledge for
all cadets. The annexes contain information for specific groups of cadets.
Clemson is a great college experience and Army ROTC can be a tremendous
part of that. So jump right into the Army family, hang on, and let's have
some fun!
LTC Fredrick S. Choi
Professor of Military Science
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
I Army Values 4
II Cadet and Soldier Creeds 4
III Army Song 5
IV Cadet Command Song 6
V Clemson Alma Mater 6
VI Unit Crest and Cadet Command Patch 7
VII History of the Clemson Corp of Cadets 7
VIII Traditions of the Clemson Corp of Cadets 9
IX Military Courtesy 9
X General Rules of Conduct 10
XI American Flag and Great Seal 10
XII Rank and Insignia 11
XIII Chain of Command 13
XIV Cadet Duties and Responsibilities 13
XV Tasks/Conditions/Standards 17
XVI Forming a Platoon/Company 17
XVII Conducting Physical Fitness 18
XVIII Cadet Command History 21
XIX Uniform and Insignia 23
XX Awards 24
XXI Specialty Schools; Cadet Opportunities 25
XXII Army Branches and Assignments 28
ANNEXES Page
A Scabbard & Blade Society
28
B Pershing Rifles 29
C Ranger Club 29
D Tiger Platoon 30
E Requirements for ML I 30
F Requirements for ML II 31
G Requirements for ML III 31
H Requirements for ML IV 32
I Requirements for Completion Cadets 33
J Equipment List 34
K Information Page 36
L Marching Cadences 36
M Double Time Jodies 40
Army Acronyms and Abbreviations 44
I. ARMY VALUES (Leadership - LDR SHIP)
Loyalty: Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the
Army, your unit, and other soldiers.
Duty: Fulfill your obligations.
Respect: Treat people as they should be treated.
Selfless-Service: Put the welfare of the nation, the Army, and your
subordinates before your own.
Honor: Live up to all the Army values.
Integrity: Do what's right, legally and morally.
Personal Courage: Face fear, danger, or adversity (Physical or Moral).
II. CADET AND SOLDIER CREEDS CADET CREED
I am an Army Cadet, soon I will take an oath and become an Army Officer
committed to DEFENDING the values which make this Nation great; HONOR is my
touchstone, I understand MISSION first and PEOPLE always. I am the PAST; the spirit of those WARRIORS who have made the final
sacrifice. I am the PRESENT; the scholar and apprentice soldier enhancing my skills in
the science of warfare and the art of leadership. But above all, I am the FUTURE; the future WARRIOR LEADER of the United
States Army. May God give me the compassion and judgment to lead and the
gallantry in battle to WIN. I WILL do my duty.
SOLDIERS' CREED I 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 will 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. III. ARMY SONG
"The Army Goes Rolling Along" (Based upon "The Caisson Song"
by Brig. Gen. E. L. Gruber,
written and adopted by H. W. Arberg)
Verse: First to fight for the right,
And to build the Nation's might,
And The Army Goes Rolling Along
Proud of all we have done,
Fighting till the battle's won,
And the Army Goes Rolling Along. Refrain: Then it's Hi! Hi! Hey!
The Army's on its way.
Count off the cadence loud and strong (TWO! THREE!)
For where e'er we go,
You will always know
That The Army Goes Rolling Along. Verse: Valley Forge, Custer's ranks,
San Juan Hill and Patton's tanks,
And the Army went rolling along
Minute men, from the start,
Always fighting from the heart,
And the Army keeps rolling along.
(Refrain)
Verse: Men in rags, men who froze,
Still that Army met its foes,
And the Army went rolling along.
Faith in God, then we're right,
And we'll fight with all our might,
As the Army keeps rolling along.
(Refrain) IV. THE CADET COMMAND SONG
"A Bar of Gold on Army Green" CHORUS:
A Bar of Gold on Army Green,
A Bar of Gold on Army Green, If you're looking for a leader
One who's heard as well as seen, Look to the one whose earned respect
And a Bar of Gold on Army Green. A Bar of Gold on Army Green V. CLEMSON ALMA MATER
1
Where the Blue Ridge yawns its greatness;
Where the Tigers play;
Here the "sons" of dear old Clemson,
Reign supreme always 2
We will dream of great conquests
For our past is grand,
And her sons have fought and conquered
Every foreign land 3
Where the mountains smile in grandeur
O'er the hill and dale
Here the Tiger lair is nestling
Swept by storm and gale 4
We are brothers strong in manhood
For we work and strive;
And our Alma Mater reigneth
Forever in our lives Chorus
Dear Ol' Clemson, we will triumph