CADET

HANDBOOK
UNITED STATES ARMY
RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS

Department of Military Science

University of Wyoming Dept 3167
1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307-766-3390
Fax: 307-766-3383
E-mail: [email protected]

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Table of Contents

Notes

Roster of Personnel

Page 3

History of the Cowboy Battalion

Page 4

Military Science Program

Page 5

Military Schools

Page 5

Warrior Forge & Leadership Training Course

Page 7

Army Organization

Page 8

Battalion Staff

Page 11

Chain of Command

Page 14

Physical Training

Page 15

Leadership Lab

Page 16

Field Training Exercise

Page 17

Cadet Activities

Page 18

Military Courtesy

Page 20

Appearance and Grooming

Page 22

Uniforms

Page 24

Acronyms

Page 30

Phonetic Alphabet

Page 32

Army Song

Page 33

Creeds

Page 34

ROTC Patch

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Troop Leading Procedures

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OPORD Format

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9 Line MEDEVAC Request Format

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9 Line MEDEVAC Request

Line
Line 1.
1. Location
Location of
of the
the pick-up
pick-up site.
site.
Grid
Grid coordinate
coordinate preferred,
preferred, landmarks
landmarks ifif necessary.
necessary. Information
Information encrypted
encrypted ifif transmittransmitting
ting in
in the
the clear.
clear.

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Cowboy Battalion Cadre and Personnel

Lieutenant Colonel Brent E. Reinhardt
[email protected]
Professor of Military Science

307-766-3377
Room 147

Major Joseph Gallagher

[email protected]
Executive/Recruiting Officer

307-766-3398
Room153

Lieutenant Colonel Paul Hesco

[email protected]
Asst Professor of Military Science

307-766-3391
Room 148

Line
Line 4.
4. Special
Special equipment
equipment required:
required:
A
A -- None
None
B
B -- Hoist
Hoist
C
C -- Extraction
Extraction equipment
equipment
D
D -- Ventilator
Ventilator

Major James Leas

[email protected]
Asst Professor of Military Science

307-766-4000
Room 150

Line
Line 5.
5. Number
Number of
of patients
patients by
by type:
type:
A
A -- Litter
Litter (L
(L ++ #)
#)
B
B -- Ambulatory
Ambulatory (A
(A ++ #)
#)

Captain Fred Nasredine

[email protected]
Asst Professor of Military Science

307-766-3394
Room 152

Master Sergeant Matthew Origer

[email protected]
Senior Enlisted Instructor

307-766-3390
Room 150

Sergeant First Class Carlos Gonzalez

[email protected]
Enlisted Instructor

307-766-3366
Room 146

Patricia Montez
[email protected]
Human Resources Technician

307-766-3399
Room 156

Dale Wood
[email protected]
Human Resources Technician

307-766-3957
Room 161

Carl Mejewski
[email protected]
Supply Technician

307-766-5388
Half Acre

Beverly Sanchez
[email protected]
Office Associate

307-766-3390
Room 154

Line
Line 2.
2. Radio
Radio frequency,
frequency, call
call sign,
sign, and
and suffix.
suffix.
Information
Information encrypted
encrypted ifif transmitting
transmitting in
in the
the clear.
clear.
Line
Line 3.
3. Number
Number of
of patients
patients by
by precedence:
precedence:
A
A -- Urgent
Urgent (w/in
(w/in 22 hr)
hr)
B
B -- Urgent
Urgent Surgical
Surgical (w/in
(w/in 22 hr)
hr)
C
C -- Priority
Priority (w/in
(w/in 44 hr)
hr)
D
D -- Routine
Routine (w/in
(w/in 24
24 hr)
hr)
E
E -- Convenience
Convenience

Line
Line 6.
6. Security
Security at
at pick-up
pick-up site:
site:
N
N -- No
No enemy
enemy troops
troops in
in area
area
P
P -- Possible
Possible enemy
enemy troops
troops in
in area
area (approach
(approach with
with caution)
caution)
E
E -- Enemy
Enemy troops
troops in
in area
area (approach
(approach with
with caution)
caution)
X
X -- Enemy
Enemy troops
troops in
in area
area (armed
(armed escort
escort required)
required)
Line
Line 6A.
6A. In
In peacetime
peacetime -- number
number and
and types
types of
of wounds,
wounds, injuries,
injuries, and
and illnesses
illnesses
Line
Line 7.
7. Method
Method of
of marking
marking pick-up
pick-up site:
site:
A
A -- Panels
Panels (color)
(color)
B
B -- Pyrotechnic
Pyrotechnic signal
signal
C
C -- Smoke
Smoke signal
signal
D
D -- None
None
E
E -- Other
Other
Line
Line 8.
8. Patient
Patient nationality
nationality and
and status:
status:
A
A -- US
US Military
Military
B
B -- US
US Civilian
Civilian
C
C -- Non-US
Non-US Military
Military
D
D -- Non-US
Non-US Civilian
Civilian
E
E -- EPW
EPW
Line
Line 9.
9. NBC
NBC Contamination:
Contamination:
N
N -- Nuclear
Nuclear
B
B -- Biological
Biological
C
C -- Chemical
Chemical
Line
Line 9A.
9A. In
In peacetime
peacetime -- terrain
terrain description
description of
of pick-up
pick-up site
site

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OPORDER Format
History of the Cowboy Battalion
Wyoming ROTC
The history of Wyomings ROTC program can be traced to 1891, one year
after Wyoming achieved statehood. At that time, the Board of Trustees
established a School of Military Science and Tactics, and required all
able-bodied male students to participate in military training.
Wyoming formally established an ROTC program following the passage of
the National Defense Act in 1916. This Act created the Reserve Officers
Training Corps and immediately following its passage, the University of
Wyoming applied for an ROTC program. Shortly afterwards, the ROTC
program was begun on 31 October 1916, making Wyoming one of the first
seven institutions in the nation to establish an ROTC unit.
The ROTC Cadet
Corps continued to
expand until the 196566 school years. At
that time, the University
Board of Trustees approved an elective
ROTC program as opposed to the previous
program requiring male
participation. Although
enrollment initially declined, the program is
experiencing an encouraging increase in student participation, both from male and female
students. Indicative of the increased female interest in the program. During the 1976-77 school years, the Cadet Corps was commanded by its
first woman Cadet Battalion Commander.
During the 1977-78 school years, the ROTC Department initiated the E
Curriculum. The purpose of this action was to provide as many ways as
possible for students to receive credit for ROTC activities.
In conclusion, the Army ROTC program continues to provide valuable
training for the formation of future leaders in the Army and civilian community. The Military Science Department, one of the oldest on campus, is
proud of its long and distinguished record as it moves forward into a bright
and nation serving future.

Task Organization
1. Situation
A. Enemy Forces
B. Friendly Forces
C. Attachments/Detachments
2. Mission
Who, What, When Where, Why
3. Execution
A. Intent
B. Concept of the Operation
C. Maneuver
D. Fires
E. Tasks to Maneuver Units
F. Tasks to Combat Support Units
G. Coordinating Instructions
4. Service Support
A. General
B. Materials and Services
I. Supply
II. Transportation
III. Services
IV. Maintenance
C. Medevac
D. Personnel
E. Miscellaneous
5. Command and Signal
A. Command
I. Location of Higher Unit Commander
II. Location of Unit Commander
III. Succession of Command
B. Signal
I. SOI Index
II. Method of Communication
III. Emergency
IV. Code Words

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Troop Leading Procedures

Troop leading is the process a leader goes through
to prepare his unit to accomplish a tactical mission. It begins when he is alerted for a mission. It starts again when
he receives a change or a new mission.
The troop-leading procedure comprises the steps
listed below. Steps 3 through 8 may not follow a rigid sequence. Many of them may be accomplished concurrently. In combat, rarely will leaders have enough time to
go through each step in detail.
Leaders must use the procedure as outlined, if only
in abbreviated form, to ensure that nothing is left out of
planning and preparation, and that their soldiers understand the platoon's and squad's mission and prepare adequately. They continuously update their estimates
throughout the preparation phase and adjust their plans
as appropriate.

Step 1: Receive the Mission

Step 2: Issue the Warning Order
Step 3: Make a Tentative Plan
Step 4: Start Necessary Movement
Step 5: Reconnoiter
Step 6: Complete the Plan
Step 7: Issue the Complete Order
Step 8: Supervise

Military Science Program

Basic Course
MS 1010 and 1020These courses focus on the organization and role of
the U.S. Army, rifle marksmanship, customs and courtesies, career opportunities, land navigation, leadership laboratory, and field training exercises.

Military Schools
Cadets have the option of attending training courses throughout the
school year. These courses include, but are not limited to:
Airborne School
Air Assault School
Northern Warfare
Mountain Warfare
Cadet Troop Leadership Training (CTLT)
Participation in all courses is extremely competitive, and all "best qualified" cadets will be placed on an Order of Merit List (OML) and will be
offered course slots in order of standing on the OML.

Airborne school is a three-week program of instruction conducted at

Fort Benning, Georgia. The course is open to contracted cadets MS II
and above, who volunteer and pass the physical requirements. A minimum Physical Fitness score of 250 is required. At Airborne
school, cadets will train along side Regular
Army officers and enlisted men and women,
as well as members of the other armed services, to jump from an Air Force aircraft (C130
and C141). Upon completion of the course, cadets will earn the coveted
jump wings and be parachutist qualified! This course is extremely safe
and boosts the confidence of all who have the opportunity to attend.

Air Assault school is conducted at Fort

Campbell, Kentucky. It is two weeks of mental
and physical challenges. This school is designed to teach air assault skills and procedures, rappelling, sling load preparation, working with aircraft, improve basic leadership skills,
instill the Air Assault spirit and award the Air
Assault Badge.

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Military Schools
The Northern Warfare School is a three-week course conducted at
Fort Greely, Alaska. Instruction there involves survival in extreme
weather conditions and mountain warfare. Because of the extremely
limited number of slots to this
training, cadets can only earn a
chance to attend this school
through outstanding performance in the program coupled
with a demonstrated desire to
pursue a military career which
would utilize these special
skills.
Mountain Warfare School is
a two-week course taught by
the Vermont National Guard at
Ethan Allen Firing Range in
Jericho, Vermont. Both a summer and a winter phase are
offered. The training is designed to make you an expert in mountain
operations. Mountain Warfare School is both physically and mentally
demanding. Training is non-stop, 15 hours per day, for 14 days. If
you can carry a 65-pound rucksack up to five miles per day in mountainous terrain and are competent with both day and night land navigation you may have what it takes to complete this intense training.
Cadet Troop Leadership Training (CTLT) is a four week leadership experience conducted at various units throughout the Continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, and Europe. Students are placed in charge
of a regular Army platoon of approximately 35 soldiers. The student's
objective is to perform the leadership and management tasks necessary to train the platoon's soldiers and maintain its equipment.

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ROTC Patch
THE LAMP
denotes the pursuit of knowledge, higher learning, and the partnership
of Army ROTC with American colleges and universities.

THE SWORD
signifies courage, gallantry, and self-sacrifice intrinsic to the profession
of arms.

THE HELMET
is symbolic of the ancient civilization concept of the warrior scholar.

The Shield
symbolizes the Army mission of national defense and is divided into
quarters representing the four traditional Military Science courses
comprising the Senior ROTC curriculum.

The Motto
"Leadership Excellence" expresses the ultimate responsibility of
Army ROTC in the discharge of its moral responsibility to the Nation.

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Creeds

Warrior Forge & Leadership Training Course

The 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 the Nation great. HONOR is my touchstone.
I understand MISSION first and PEOPLE always.
I am the PAST: the spirit of those WARRIORS who
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

LDAC/Warrior Forge
The summer following your junior year, all cadets attend the Leadership
Development and Assessment Course (LDAC), a 33 day summer course
at Ft. Lewis, WA. It is designed to evaluate a cadet's leadership abilities
while providing additional leadership and individual skills instruction.
During LDAC, each cadet is given several opportunities to serve in leadership positions such as squad leader, platoon sergeant, platoon leader,
first sergeant, executive officer, or company commander. These positions
allow the cadet to demonstrate his/her leadership ability and skills. The
cadet's performance in this area, along with scores from the Army Physical Fitness Test, land navigation test, Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM),
and tactics, make up the cadet's final grade. During LDAC, a cadet will
be exposed to many areas of Army doctrine and skills. This includes:
Nuclear-Biological-Chemical (NBC) warfare, engineering (mines and obstacles), communications, land navigation, fire support, small unit tactics,
and patrolling.

LDAC also features special training consisting of individual movement

techniques, offensive and defensive operations, water survival, and more.
One of the most exciting training events is Recondo Certification. This is
a block of training that builds motivation and self-confidence in each cadet. A cadet will be challenged by the slide for life, Recondo obstacle
course, forty-foot rope drop, and fifty-five foot rappel tower.
The evaluation a cadet receives has an effect on his/her future role in the
U.S. Army. For this reason, cadets should put forth their maximum effort
and be fully prepared. All material required will be covered during a cadet's training in Army ROTC, so the cadet must ensure that he/she is
ready to lead the way.

LTC
Leader's Training Course (LTC) is the Armys 2-year ROTC Program entry point. Through the Leader's Training Course, students without ROTC
Basic Course experience can examine the Army without incurring an obligation, and qualify for Advanced Course entry. The Army evaluates these
students in a leadership oriented, challenging, and motivating 28-day
training program at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Students also earn approximately $900 while at this course.

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Army Organization
Operational Components

Fire Teams- Composed of 4 soldiers led by a Sergeant.

Squads- Composed of two fire teams. They are usually led by a Staff Sergeant and account for 9-10 soldiers.
Platoons- Composed of two or more squads. They
are usually commanded by a Second Lieutenant supported by a Sergeant First Class, and account for 25
60 soldiers.
Companies Also known as batteries in Field Artillery and troops in cavalry. Composed of three or four
platoons. They are usually commanded by a Captain
supported by a First Sergeant, and account for 60-200
soldiers.
Battalions- Composed of two to five companies.
They are usually commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel
and account for 300-1000 soldiers.
Brigades- Composed of two or more battalions. They
are usually commanded by a Colonel and account for
3,000-5,000 soldiers.
Divisions- Consist of seven or more brigades. They
are usually commanded by a Major General and account for 10,000-15,000 soldiers.
Corps- Consists of two or more divisions. Usually
commanded by a Lieutenant General and account for
20,000-45,000 soldiers.

Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs)

BCTs are the Armys new Brigade size organizations. It is a combined arms team consisting of maneuver battalions, a reconnaissance battalion, a field
artillery battalion, a brigade support battalion, and
brigade units

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Army Song
THE ARMY GOES ROLLING ALONG,
The song was originally written by field artillery First Lieutenant Edmund L. Gruber, while stationed in the Philippines in 1908 as the
Caisson Song. The original lyrics reflect routine activities in a horsedrawn field artillery battery. The song was transformed into a march by
John Philip Sousa in 1917 and renamed The Field Artillery Song. It
was adopted in 1952 as the official song of the Army and re-titled The
Army Goes Rolling Along. The current lyrics tell the story of our past,
our present, and our future.
The Army Goes Rolling Along.
First to fight for the right, and to build the Nations might,
And the Army Goes Rolling Along
Proud of all we have done,
Fighting till the battles won,
And the Army Goes Rolling Along
CHORUS:
Then its hi, hi, hey! The Armys on its way
Count off the cadence loud and strong (two, three)
For wher-eer we go, You will always know
that the Army Goes Rolling Along
March along, sing our song
with the Army of the free
Count the brave,
count the true,
who have fought to victory.
Were the Army and proud of our name;
Were the Army and proudly proclaim:
Chorus
Valley Forge, Custers ranks, San Juan hill and Pattons tanks,
And the Army went rolling along.
Minute men from the start,
Always fighting from the heart,
And the Army keeps rolling along.
Chorus
Men in rags, men who froze, still that Army met its foes,
And the Army went rolling along.
Faith in God, then were right,
And well fight with all our might,
As the Army keeps rolling along.

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Phonetic Alphabet
A

ALPHA

(AL-FAH)

BRAVO

(BRAH-VOH)

CHARLIE

(CHAR-LEE)

DELTA

(DELL-TAH)

ECHO

(ECK-OH)

FOXTROT

(FOKS-TROT)

GOLF

(GOLF)

HOTEL

(HOH-TELL)

INDIA

(IN-DEE-AH)

JULIETT

(JEW-LEE-ETT)

KILO

(KEY-LOH)

LIMA

(LEE-MAH)

MIKE

(MIKE)

NOVEMBER

(NO-VEM-BER)

OSCAR

(OSS-CAH)

PAPA

(PAH-PAH)

QUEBEC

(KEH-BECK)

ROMEO

(ROW-ME-OH)

SIERRA

(SEE-AIR-RAH)

TANGO

(TANG-GO)

UNIFORM

(YOU-NEEFORM)

VICTOR

(VIK-TAH)

WHISKEY

(WISS-KEY)

XRAY

(ECKS-RAY)

YANKEE

(YANG-KEY)

ZULU

(ZOO-LOO)

Army Organization
Rank Structure
1

ONE

(WUN)

TWO

(TOO)

THREE

(TREE)

FOUR

(FOW-ER)

FIVE

(FIFE)

SIX

(SIX)

SEVEN

(SEV-EN)

EIGHT

(AIT)

NINE

(NIN-ER)

ZERO

(ZE-RO)

Cadet Enlisted Ranks:

Cadet Officer Ranks:

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Army Organization
Rank Structure
Enlisted Rank:

Officer Rank:

Acronyms
OCONUS Outside the Continental
United States
OCS Officer Candidate School
OP Observation Post
OPFOR Opposing Forces
OPORD Operation Order
OPS Operations
ORP Objective Rally Point
PB Patrol Base
PBO Property Book Officer
PC Patrol Cap
PCS Permanent Change of Station
PFC Private First Class
PL Platoon Leader
PLDC Primary Leadership Development Course
PMCS Preventive Maintenance
Checks and Services
PMS Professor of Military Science
POC Point of Contact
PSG Platoon Sergeant
PT Physical Training
PVT Private
POW Prisoner of War
RC Reserve Components
RCPS ROTC Cadet Pay System
Recon Reconnaissance
RECONDO Reconnaissance Commando Doughboy
RGT Regiment
ROE Rules of Engagement
ROO Recruiting Operations Officer
ROTC Reserve Officers Training
Corps
RP Release Point
RRP Re-Entry Rally Point
RTO Regimental Tactical Officer
SALUTE Size, Activity, Location, Unit.
Time and Equipment
SFC Sergeant First Class
SGT Sergeant
SITREP Situation Report
SL Squad Leader
SM Soldier's Manual
SMP Simultaneous Membership Program
SOI Signal Operating Instructions
SOP Standard Operating Procedures
SPC Specialist
SQD Squad
SSG Staff Sergeant

SSN Social Security Number

STP Soldier Training Publication
STX Situational Training Exercise
TACSOP Tactical Standing Operating
Procedures
TAG The Adjutant General
TASC Training Aid Support Center
TC Training Circular
TDA Table of Distribution of Allowances
TF Task Force
TL Team Leader
TM Technical Manual
TMI Training Management Indicator
TOC Tactical Operations Center
TOE Table of Organization and Equipment
TRADOC Training and Doctrine Command
TRP Target Reference Point
TACSOP Tactical Standing Operating
Procedure
USAR U.S. Army Reserve
USMA U.S. Military Academy
WPN Weapon
XO Executive Officer

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Battalion Staff

Acronyms
AA Assembly Area
AAR After Action Review
AC Active Component
ACE Report Ammunition, Casualty
and Equipment (Report)
ADA Air Defense Artillery
AGR Active Guard/Reserve
ALICE All purpose, Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment
AMMO Ammunition
APFT Army Physical Fitness Test
APMS Assistant Professor of Military
Science
AR Army Regulation
ARNG Army National Guard
ASAP As Soon As Possible
AT Annual Training
BCT Brigade Combat Team
BDE Brigade
BN Battalion
CAV Cavalry
CDR Commander
CG Commanding General
CIB Combat Infantryman Badge
CLS Combat Life Saver
CO Commander
CP Command Post
CPT Captain
CSM Command Sergeant Major
CSS Combat Service Support
CTLT Cadet Troop Leadership Training
CTT Common Task Training
DA Department of the Army
DECON Decontamination
DIV Division
DMG Distinguished Military Graduate
DMS Distinguished Military Student
DZ Drop Zone
EIB Expert Infantry Badge
ENDEX End Exercise
EO Equal Opportunity
EPW Enemy Prisoner of War
EVAC Evacuation
EVAL Evaluate
1SG First Sergeant
FA Field Artillery
FM Field Manual
FO Forward Observer
FRAGO Fragmentary Order
FSB Forward Support Base

FTX Field Training Exercise

FY Fiscal Year
GL Grid Line
GPA Grade Point Average
HE High Explosive
HO Headquarters
ID Identification
IG Inspector General
INF Infantry
INSP Inspection
INT Intelligence
IRR Individual Ready Reserve
JROTC Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
KIA Killed in Action
LAB Leadership Laboratories
LBE Load Bearing Equipment
LD Line of Departure
LOA Limit of Advance
LOG Logistical
LOI Letter of Instruction
LP Listening Post
LT Lieutenant
LZ Landing Zone
MEDEVAC Medical Evacuation
METL Mission Essential Task List
METT-TC Mission, Enemy, Terrain,
Troops, Time Civilians
MG Major General
MI Military Intelligence
MILES Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System
MKT Mobile Kitchen Trailer
MOI Memorandum of Instruction
MOPP Mission-Oriented Protective
Posture
MOS Military Occupation Specialty
MP Military Police
MRE Meal Ready-to-Eat
MS Military Science
MSG Master Sergeant
MTOE Modification Table of Organization and Equipment
NBC Nuclear, Biological and Chemical
NCO Noncommissioned Officer
NCOIC Noncommissioned Officer InCharge
NL T No Later Than
OBC Officer Basic Course
OCOKA Observation and fields of
fire, Cover and concealment, Obsta-

Battalion Commander (BC) - is an MS IV

cadet and is the senior ranking cadet of the
battalion. He or she is responsible for all that
the battalion does or fails to do. He or she
delegates his responsibilities through his
chain of command, and is responsible for the
UW ROTC mission accomplishment. The
BC is also the direct link to the Cadet battalion from the Professor of Military Science.

Executive Officer (XO) - is an MS IV cadet

and is second in command of the battalion.
He or she is responsible for directing the
execution of staff tasks, the coordinated
effort of staff members, and the efficient and
prompt response of the staff. In the absence of the Commander he/she is in command.

Command Sergeant Major - is an MS IV

cadet and is the senior ranking enlisted cadet
of the battalion. He or she is responsible for
insuring the orders and directives of the
Battalion Commander are carried out and that
the missions the battalion are given are
completed. He or she is to insure that the
training, conduct, appearance, and
accountability of the cadet battalion is always
to standard.

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Battalion Staff
Cadet Adjutant (S-1) - is an MS IV cadet and
is responsible for assisting the cadet Battalion
Commander with all administrative matters.
The S-1 is responsible for maintaining and
updating alert rosters, attendance rosters, and
class schedule files. The S-1 is responsible
for setting up and maintaining cadet battalion
boards, cadet mail boxes, and collecting personnel information. The S-1 will produce or
update any administrative material that the
cadre sees as important to the battalion.

Cadet Operations Officer (S-3) - is

the MS IV cadet who is third in command and is responsible for planning,
organizing, and conducting all leadership laboratory training and FTX. He or
she assigns instructors for training,
writes operations orders, determines
training locations, and coordinates with
all of the staff members to ensure that
cadets receive the best training possible. The S-3 is also in command of
several assistants that specialize in
certain areas and help him or her to
accomplish battalion objectives.

Males
10

3
7
5

10

1
6
4
7
3
8

Cadet Logistics Officer (S4) - is an MS IV

cadet and is responsible for logistics
matters. This includes but is not limited to,
managing battalion finances, unit bulk
issues, issuing equipment required for
training, transportation, and mess
operations both administrative and tactical.
The S-4 will plan, coordinate, and supervise
all matters pertaining to logistics in
conjunction with the S-3.

Females

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Uniforms
Rank, nameplate, ribbons, and insignia will be worn in accordance
with the following:
1.

Non-Subdued Officer or Enlisted Rank: Centered 5/8 inch from

shoulder seam on both shoulder loops. When wearing more than
one disk or lozenge there will be 1/4 inch space between them.
2. Distinctive Unit Insignia (Unit Crest): Centered on shoulder
loops midway between the insignia of grade and outer edge of the
button.
3. Academic Achievement Insignia: Males- Centered immediately
above the right breast pocket. Females- Centered 1/4 inch above
the nameplate.
4. Distinguished Military Student Badge: Males- Centered 1/8
inch above the right breast pocket or 1/8 inch above the Academic
Achievement Wreath. Females- Centered 1/4 inch above any
other insignia and/or nameplate worn on right coat front.
5. Nameplate: Males Worn on the right breast pocket flap centered
between the top of the button and the top of the pocket. Females
Worn 1 to 2 inches above the top of the button centered horizontally on the wearer's right side.
6. Parachutist/Air Assault Badge: Males- Centered 1/4 inch above
the left breast pocket or 1/4 inch above ribbons. Females- Centered 1/4 inch above top row of ribbons.
7. Ribbons: Males- Laterally centered 1/8 inch above the left breast
pocket. Females- Centered on left side, with the bottom row positioned parallel to the bottom edge of the nameplate. All- If more
than one ribbon has been awarded, precedence will be from left
to right, top row taking precedence over bottom row, no more
than four ribbons to a row. Subsequent rows are flush or 1/8 inch
above the previous row.
8. Marksmanship Badge: Males- Centered on left breast pocket
flap 1/8 inch below the pocket seam. If additional badge is worn, it
will be laterally centered on the pocket flap with one inch between
badges. Females- Will be worn on the left side 1/4 inch below the
bottom ribbon row or in a similar location if ribbons are not worn.
Placement of badges maybe adjusted to conform to individual figure differences.
9. RECONDO Badge: Males- Centered on the left breast pocket
between the bottom of the pocket and the bottom of the pocket
flap. Females- Centered on left side. The top of the insignia one
inch below bottom of second button.
10. Cadet Command Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: Worn centered on
the left sleeve 1/2 inch below the top of the shoulder seam. When
the Ranger Challenge Tab is worn, the tab will be placed 1/2 inch
below the top of the shoulder seam. The shoulder sleeve insignia
will be worn 1/4 inch below the tab.

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Battalion Staff
Cadet Enrollment Officer (S-5) - is an
MS IV cadet and is responsible for the
cadet recruiting activities conducted with
the Cowboy Battalion. He/She is responsible for coordinating recruiting
functions, providing information to campus newspapers, posting advertisements throughout the campus, taking
photographs of cadet activities, and advising the Cadet Battalion Commander.
The S-5 also has several assistants that
help him achieve our overall recruiting
and retention goals.

Cadet MS Vs - These are cadets completing their academic requirement

who have completed their MS IV year.
These individuals serve in various positions within the staff and also mentor the
MS IVs in conducting their duties.

MS III Land Navigation weekend at TA Lincoln, April 2007.

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Chain of Command
Company Commander (CO) - is an MS III cadet
and is the senior ranking the company. He or she is
responsible for all that the company does. The CO discharges his or her responsibilities through the chain of
command. He or she is responsible for mission accomplishment.
1st Sergeant (1SG) - is an MS III cadet and is the
senior ranking NCO of his company. The First Sergeant
works for his or her Company Commander and receives
directives and information from the CSM. He or she is
responsible for insuring that the directives of the CSM
and the Company Commander are carried out. He or she
is to insure that the training, conduct, appearance, and
accountability of his company is always at a high state.

Platoon Leader (PL) - is an MS III cadet and is the

senior ranking cadet of his platoon. He or she is responsible for all that his or her platoon does or fails to do.
The PL delegates authority to his PSG and Squad Leaders. He or she works closely with his PSG to insure the
platoon's missions are accomplished.
Platoon Sergeant (PSG) - is an MS III cadet and is
the senior ranking enlisted cadet of the platoon. He or
she is responsible for insuring that the orders and directives of his Platoon Leader are carried out and that the
missions the platoon is given are completed. The PSG is
to insure that the training, conduct, appearance, and
accountability of the platoon is always to standard. In the
absence of the Platoon Leader, the PSG is in command
of the platoon.

Squad Leader (SL) - is an MS III cadet and is the

senior ranking enlisted cadet of the squad. He or she is
responsible for all that his squad does or fails to do. The
SL insures that all orders and directives of the Platoon
Leader and the PSG are carried out and that the training,
conduct, appearance, and accountability of his or her
squad is always at a high standard.
Cadet Corporal is the rank given to all MS II cadets.
These cadets will usually act as Team Leaders. Their
job is to ensure that the orders and directives of the
Squad Leader are carried out properly.
Cadet Private First Class is the rank give to all MS I cadets. These cadets constitute the squad and work together in buddy teams to carry out orders of the Squad
Leader.

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Uniforms
Class As
The Class A green service uniform is what cadets will generally
wear to social functions and other formal events. It may be worn as a
dress uniform by cadets. When worn with white shirt and bow tie/neck
tab, it is equivalent to the Army blue and white uniforms for cadets and
enlisted personnel.
The class A green service uniform comprises the Army green
coat and trousers (slacks or skirt for females), an Army green (AG) shade
415 short- or long-sleeved shirt, a white undershirt, a black four-in-hand
necktie (neck tab for females), and a garrison cap.
Fit
Fitting instructions and alterations of uniforms will be in accordance with appropriate Army Regulations (AR 670-1). The following is a
summary of general military fitting guidelines:
Uniform coats and jackets (male and female) sleeve length will be 1
inch below the bottom of the wrist bone.
Trousers are fitted and worn with the lower edge of the waistband at
the top of the hipbone, plus or minus 1/2 inch. The front crease of
the trousers will reach a point approximately midway between the top
of the sole and tip of the standard shoe heel in back. The trousers
may have a slight break in the front.
Slacks will be fitted and worn so that the center of the waistband is at
the natural waistline. The front crease of the slacks will reach the tip
of the instep and be cut on a diagonal line to reach a point approximately midway between the top of the sole and tip of the standard
shoe in back. The slacks may have a slight break in front.
Knee length skirts will not be more than 1 inch above or 2 inches
below the crease in the back of the knee.
Long sleeve shirt sleeve length will extend to the center of the wrist
bone.
Wear
When worn, the shirt will be tucked into the trousers or slacks so
that the shirt edge is aligned with the front fly opening and the outside
edge of the belt buckle to from a straight Gig line. The tie is worn tied
with a fourinhand knot whenever the jacket or long sleeve shirt are
worn. The wear of rank, name tapes, ribbons, and badges are covered
on page 28.
Class Bs
The class B green uniform comprises the Army green trousers/
slacks/skirt and short- or long-sleeved shirt. Soldiers will wear a neck tab/
four-in-hand necktie with the long-sleeved shirt when it is worn without the
class A coat, as an outer garment. Wear of the short sleeve shirt does not
require a tie/neck tab. Name tags will always be worn with all shirts, long
or short sleeve. Males wear the Class B uniform the in the same manner
as the class a uniform without the jacket. Females may wear the long
sleeve or short sleeve tucked or untucked as appropriate.

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Physical Training
PT- Physical fitness is a big part of being in the Army. All Army personnel must maintain a high level of personal fitness. To ensure this
the Army requires that everyone pass the Army Physical Fitness Test
(APFT) and the Height/Weight requirements twice every year. At UW
we conduct Physical Training (PT) every Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday at 0600 as a Battalion at the outdoor track, field house, or Corbett Gym. On Tuesday and Thursday PT is conducted at the outdoor
track or Half Acre Gym. PT varies from day to day but will often focus
on pushup and sit up improvement and cardiovascular exercise.

APFT - The Army Physical Fitness Test is designed to assess the muscular endurance of the upper-body, abdominal, and hip flexor muscles, along with aerobic fitness and leg endurance. The events of the
APFT consist of two minutes of pushups, two minutes of sit ups, and a
timed two mile run.

Altitude - The University of Wyoming is at an elevation of over 7,200

feet above sea level. At this altitude the air is less dense, which makes
it harder to catch your breath when you exert yourself physically. This
makes it harder to do PT, especially running, than at lower elevations.
For this reason, the 2mile run is the most difficult event for most cadets.
Thus a good cardiovascular program should be conducted year round.

Policy - The Cowboy Battalion PT policy is written by the PMS and details the requirements of all cadets. It can be viewed in the cadet
lounge with the rest of the Battalion policy letters on the bulletin board.
The policy letter sets the APFT goal and attendance requirement for
each MS class. Currently the attendance requirements are as follows.
MS Is are required to attend PT every Friday.
MS IIs are required to attend PT every Wednesday and Friday.
MS IIIs, IVs, and ALL CONTRACTED MS Is and IIs are required to
attend PT every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
The PMS will grant 3 excused absences from PT per semester. Cadets
should coordinate with the CSM and their instructor concerning their
use.
Remedial PT - Cadets who can not pass the APFT are required to do
Remedial PT on Tuesday and Thursday in addition to regular PT. This
means that they must attend PT Monday through Friday until they can
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Uniforms
Leadership Laboratory
Lab
Leadership Laboratory, commonly referred to as lab, is where all
cadets receive training that will help them become successful
Army Officers and lessons that will ensure their success at LDAC.
The purpose of Lab is to provide hands on leadership training,
assessment, and provide fundamental warrior skills training. Lab
is held from 1510 to 1700 every Wednesday and will normally
meet at Wyoming Hall (Wyo Hall). All cadets wear the uniform
prescribed for lab throughout the entire day.
During lab MS IVs take on their primary roles as instructors and
MSIIIs assume the roles of company leadership ranging from
Squad Leader to Company Commander. Each week the focus of
training will be different, challenging, and fun. Also, for many labs
MS Is will be trained separately from MS IIs and IIIs. Every lab
will begin and end with formation for accountability purposes followed by additional duties such as attending the After Action Review (AAR) or lounge clean-up.
The uniform for lab will often require a Ruck Sack and Load Bearing Equipment (LBE), and Kevlar helmet. It is a good idea for cadets who have class immediately before lab to drop off their gear
at Wyo Hall prior to class. It is also important to take all gear
home after lab. Someone may mistake forgotten gear for their
own, it may get misplaced, or cadre might make cadets do pushups to earn it back.

Patrol Cap

Subdued Rank
Insignia

Name Tape
(Rear of Cap)
Sand T-Shirt
Reverse Flag
(Right Shoulder Pocket
Flap)
Name Tape
(Above Right
Pocket)
Subdued Rank
Insignia

ACU Jacket
Subdued Pin
On Badges
ROTC Patch
(Left Shoulder
Pocket)
US ARMY Tape
(Above Left
Pocket)

Sand Web Belt

ACU Pants

Operations Orders (OPORDERS)

Each week the MS IIIs will provide you with an OPORDER a few
days prior to lab either orally or via email. This OPORDER will
contain valuable information that you will need to know in preparing for lab. Things such as the mission, weather, uniform, and
timeline will give you a heads up on how to dress, what gear you
will need to bring, and when and where you are expected to be.
See page 37 for OPORDER format.

Green or
Black Socks
Desert Combat
Boots

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Uniforms
Army Combat Uniform (ACUs)
The ACU uniform takes the place of the Battle Dress Uniform
(BDU) and is what you will wear most often as a cadet. This uniform is
designed for wear with body armor in an urban or desert environment.
The pattern of the material is digital (made up of small squares) and effectively camouflages the soldier better than the BDU. The uniform also utilizes hook and pile tape (Velcro) and zippers in lieu of buttons. This has
been adopted to save the soldier time an money from getting patches and
buttons sewn on.
The ACU consists of a patrol cap, sand color t-shirt, ACU jacket,
sand color web belt, ACU pants, tan/desert combat boots, and green or
black socks. Black, non-reflective sunglasses with no visible logos are
authorized for wear at the commanders discretion. However, sunglasses will not be worn in formation.
The Army Combat Uniform is always worn in its entirety with the
exception of removing the jacket while on a work detail or as directed by
the commander. While worn, all pockets are to be fastened and present a
neat appearance. Name tapes, rank insignia, and patches are worn centered on their respective hook and pile tape strips.
The patrol cap is worn with the visor facing forward, centered left
to right on the face approximately two finger spaces above the bridge of
the nose. The cap rests on the head with the bottom seam parallel to the
ground.
The ACU jacket is worn zipped up to the point that the collar
flaps are able to lay flat on the chest. The sleeves are fastened around
the wrist loosely enough to allow airflow but not loose enough to create a
baggy, unkempt appearance.
The ACU pants are worn with the button fly fully buttoned around
the waist with the web belt securely fastened. The pant legs are to be
bloused either by tucking them into the boots or wearing blousing straps.
Blousing of the pant legs will extend no further than to the second eyelet
of the combat boots.
The Combat boots are always worn as a matching set, tightly
fastened. The laces of the boots are kept hidden in one of three ways.
They may be tucked into the boot, tied around the boot, or tucked into the
blousing of the pant legs.
For more information on the wear of the ACU consult a senior
cadet, an instructor, or be a proactive leader and look it up in AR 670-1.

Field Training Exercise

FTX
Field Training Exercise (FTX) is conducted once a semester in a
cooperative effort with Colorado State University, and is usually
held at Camp Guernsey or at the Air Force Academy in Colorado
Springs. The main focus of FTX is to evaluate the MS III class in
various leadership positions both in the field and in a garrison environment, and give MS Is and MS IIs field training experience.
FTX provides a great opportunity to get a large amount of varied
training accomplished. It usually starts on a Friday and ends on
Sunday, but a lot happens in this short time. For MS Is and IIs,
training usually includes Basic Rifle Marksmanship, simulated
hand grenade training, an obstacle course, weapon familiarization,
land navigation, patrolling, and Squad Tactical Exercises (STX).
STX, however, is the main focus of FTX. It is where we will all go
out into the field and work as a team to accomplish several tactical
missions which include ambush, react to contact, deliberate attack, and conduct a reconnaissance.
Our FTX training is a lot of fun, but it can also be very stressful on
the body. Navigating the land navigation course, obstacle course,
and STX lanes will have you walking several miles at a time,
sometimes with a heavy ruck sack. Because of this, it is important that you break in your boots early by wearing them often.
This not only softens your boots but conditions your feet as well
and helps to prevents blisters. Blisters are often the easiest injury
to get and will instantly change your FTX experience from fun to
miserable.
Hygiene is also very important at FTX. Keeping yourself clean will
keep you healthy and allow you to train better. It is a good idea to
bring baby wipes to clean your face and hands or take a field
shower. Also, you should always be sure to carry extra socks
and shirts and change them often. Clean clothing will protect you
from the weather better and prevent you from getting rashes or
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Other Cadet Activities

Appearance and Grooming

Military Ball - This is a formal event held every fall, and all cadets
are required to attend and may bring a date. It consists of a
POW / MIA ceremony, dinner, words of wisdom from a guest
speaker, and a dance afterward. More information on etiquette
will be provided to you by the Battalion Staff.

Males will keep sideburns neatly trimmed. Sideburns may not

be flared; the base of the sideburn will be a clean shaven, horizontal line. Sideburns will not extend below the lowest part of
the exterior ear opening.

Fingernails will be kept clean and trimmed at all times. Nail

length will not exceed the tip of the finger.

Males are not authorized to wear earrings or body piercing of

any kind.

Ranger Challenge - This is the varsity sport of Army ROTC. It is

a competition between all the schools in the Buffalo Brigade.
Events in the competition include the APFT, land navigation, one
rope bridge, hand grenade assault course, M-16 qualification,
timed M-16 disassembly/reassembly, patrolling, and a 10K ruck
march. The Cowboy Battalion usually has two ranger challenge
teams per year. If you are interested in Ranger Challenge contact
your cadre instructor for more details.
Cannon Crew - This is a team led by the cdt/CSM that fires a
75mm howitzer (cannon) at all of the home football games to get
the fans fired up. On cannon crew you will learn to prepare the
ammunition, load the cannon, and properly fire it. If you would like
to participate in cannon crew contact the cdt/CSM.
Color Guard - Earning a place on the Color Guard team means
that you will have the honor of presenting the national and state
flag at several events. Events include the military ball, dining in,
football games, basketball games, and any other event, that may
arise. Positions on the Color guard include two riflemen, a state
flag carrier, and an American flag carrier. If you would like to participate in Color Guard contact the cdt/CSM.
Dining In - This is a formal event held in the spring that all cadets
are required to attend. Of the two formal events this is the most
fun. It includes a ceremony of grog, a nasty tasting drink that commemorates soldiers of the past, dinner, and a skit presentation by
all classes. During the dinner, novelty punishments are given to
cadets for uniform discrepancies or etiquette violations.

Females:

The bulk or length of the hair will not interfere with wearing of
military headgear. Hair should not appear unkempt. The hair
length may not extend below the bottom edge of any uniform
collar. Long hair may meet this standard by being pinned up
using natural hair colored clips etc.

Females have the option to wear screw-on, clip-on, or post-type

earrings with only the Class A, Class B, and dress uniforms. Earrings will not be worn with ACUs or PTs. They will be of
gold, silver, white pearl or diamond; unadorned and spherical.
When worn, earrings will fit snugly against the ear and will be
worn as a matched pair with only one earring per ear lobe.

Females may wear cosmetics if they are conservative and complement the uniform and their complexion.

Females will not wear shades of lipstick and nail polish that distinctly contrast with their complexion, that detract from the uniform, or that are extreme.

Nail length will not exceed 14 inch, as measured from the tip of
the finger.

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Appearance and Grooming

Wearing a military uniform is a privilege. It sets you apart as
an America Soldier. Wear the uniform with pride, you are representing the Army and the Cowboy battalion. When in uniform, always
wear the complete uniform. Never mix articles of civilian clothing
with uniform parts. However, your uniform boots and socks may be
worn with your civilian clothes. Keep your uniform clean and neatly
presented when worn. If necessary, make arrangements for alterations so your uniforms fit properly.
Pay attention to detail and strive to keep a sharp, clean appearance at all times. Remember that uniform headgear must be
worn when outdoors in uniform. Keep all buttons buttoned, zippers
closed, and snaps fastened. Make sure footwear and brass are highly
shined.
All cadets may wear a wristwatch, a wrist identification
bracelet, and a total of two rings (a wedding set is considered one
ring) with Army uniforms, unless prohibited by the commander for
safety or health reasons.
When participating in ROTC training, the Cadet Command
patch and ROTC unit insignia will be worn. When training with their
reserve component units, patches and distinctive unit insignia of that
unit will be worn.
Clothing and gear are only half of the uniform. Cadre and
cadets alike are expected to present a positive, professional image.
Proper personal appearance contributes to individual pride as well
as uniformity. As such, all cadets are expected to be neatly groomed.
When wearing a military uniform, while at Wyo Hall, or otherwise
representing Army ROTC, cadets will conform to the following
grooming standards:
Males:

The hair will not be excessive or present an unkempt appearance. It will present a tapered look. When combed, it will not
fall over the ears or eyebrows or touch the collar except for the
closely cut neck hair.

Men will be clean shaven except for mustaches. If a mustache is

worn, it will be neatly trimmed so that no portion covers the upper lip line or extends beyond or below the corner points of
where the upper and lower lips join.

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Other Cadet Activities

Mounted Color Guard - This is a group that presents the school,
state, and national colors at local events throughout the year. It
gives cadets the opportunity to refine their horsemanship skills and
preserve the spirit of the U.S. Cavalry. For more information on
Mounted Color Guard contact your cadre instructor.
Army Ten Miler - The Army Ten-Miler is an annual Army tradition
held at the Pentagon, in Washington DC, and is the largest 10 Mile
Race in America. Each year the Cowboy Battalion sends a team
consisting of eight cadets who compete with all other ROTC teams
in the nation. Cadets who participate in this event will get the opportunity to go sight seeing and may get the chance to meet with
political and military leaders.

Recruiting and ROTC

Apart from being in shape and a good officer; all U.S.
Army Officers and soldiers and Army ROTC cadets are recruiters. Whether you are wearing your uniform on campus or an
ROTC t-shirt to a football game you are a billboard and recruiter
for the U.S. Army and Army ROTC. When you wear any information or uniforms relating to the U.S. Army, you become a representative of the Army and Army ROTC and should always present
yourself properly and professionally. You are our key representative on campus.
Now as the U.S. Army is growing we are encouraged and
required to help recruit both cadets into Army ROTC and soldiers
into the military. Thus all cadets are encouraged to have friends,
room mates and others come try ROTC. If you know or meet
someone whom has the possibility of being a good cadet and officer, then bring them in to ROTC. Have them meet other cadets,
attend Medicine Bow Hike, invite them to a class or function, and
especially get them to meet MAJ Huss in Wyo Hall Room 153.

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Military Courtesy

Military Courtesy

Military courtesy is the outward expression of consideration to

others. It pays large dividends for a minimum of effort. Courtesy is
shown to all, subordinates as well as seniors. It is the respect to every
leader and commander and to the responsibility and authority of his or her
position.

Salute when the colors are within six paces. When walking, turn your
head in the direction of the colors and salute when within six paces.
Terminate the salute when six paces past the colors.

When the Star Spangled Banner, To the Colors, and Reveille are
played and you are not in formation, assume the position of attention.
Salute the flag if you are able to see it. Face the source of the music
and salute if able to hear the music. If in a vehicle stop, exit the vehicle and render the salute. If in civilian clothing stand at attention and
place your right hand over your heart. When in formation salute only
on command.

Military courtesy, observance of customs, and military discipline

are required on all occasions when you are receiving military instruction,
are under military administration, or are wearing the uniform. Being a
contracted member of the ROTC program at UW you represent the military on and off campus.
As a general rule, Sir or Maam are used in speaking both
officially and socially with senior officers. When walking or sitting with a
senior it is customary to walk or sit to the seniors left. When speaking to
a senior officer assume the position of attention.
When speaking to NCOs a good rule is to address them as
Sergeant. The exception to this is when you are speaking to a First Sergeant, Sergeant Major, or Command Sergeant Major; address them by
the full title of their rank. Junior NCOs and enlisted personnel along with
cadets should stand at parade rest when speaking to a senior NCO.

Saluting:
The salute is a means of expressing greeting and showing goodwill and respect. It is a position of the hand or weapon and the entire attitude of a person expressing respect toward an officer, flag or country.
The following are rules of saluting:

The junior person salutes first and holds the salute until it is acknowledged. It is customary to accompany the salute with an appropriate
greeting such as good morning/afternoon, sir/maam.

Officers, Warrant Officers, and Cadet officers are entitled to a salute.

Salutes between enlisted personnel are not customary, except in
some ceremonial situations. Salutes are required when cadets meet
or recognize personnel entitled to a salute. Cadets in formation will
not salute; however, the first person to observe an officer approaching calls the formation to attention and only the senior person salutes.

Salutes are only rendered at the halt or when marching at quick time.
When running in formation the individual in control of the formation
will come to a quick time, render the salute, and then resume the
double time.

Reporting:
When in uniform and reporting to an officer, knock on the door
and wait to be recognized (remain at parade rest until called), advance to
a position in front of his/her desk. Render the salute and state your name
and business in the following manner: "Sir (Ma'am), Cadet Wright reporting." or "Sir (Ma'am), Cadet Wright wishes to discuss . . ."
Remain standing at attention until asked to sit down or to rest.
On departure, face the officer, salute (in uniform only), and upon return of
the salute, face about and depart.
When out of uniform and reporting to an officer or when reporting
to a noncommissioned officer, the procedure is the same except that you
address them as sergeant (or by rank) and do not salute.
Your instructors are available to assist you in any possible manner; however, on occasion it may be necessary to ask for an appointment.
You should schedule appointments with instructors at least 5 days prior to
the appointment if possible. This gives you and your instructor time to
prepare for the meeting. Also, you should always be on time for appointments and never late. It is not only inconsiderate but wastes the time of
your superiors.
When desiring to see the PMS, first see the office associate and/
or your instructor. The office associate will be able to schedule a meeting
with the PMS and will tell you when the PMS is ready to see you. This is
not intended to limit accessibility to the PMS but to insure his availability.