South Carolina Corps of Cadets

The Corps of Cadets is the only residential, full-time undergraduate program at The Citadel, focusing on educating the "whole person.

The First Battalion is based in Murray Barracks and comprises Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and Delta companies.

The fourth Battalion is based out of Watts Barracks and consists of November, Oscar, Tango, and Romeo companies.

Fifth Battalion is based out of Stevens Barracks and consists of Palmetto Battery, Sierra, Papa, and Victor companies.

The Chairman of the Honor Committee is appointed a Cadet Lieutenant Colonel and is assigned to Regimental Staff.

Cadets progress through a four-year structure which determines their eligibility for leadership positions, as well as various privileges including the number of overnight's and weekend leaves which can be exercised each academic semester.

Knobs are expected to walk at 120 paces per minute anywhere on campus, utilize specific entrances and exits from buildings, walk only in designated areas, salute commissioned and cadet officers, and memorize information including historical facts and the menu in the mess hall.

While in the barracks, knobs must "brace," or pull their chin in, roll their shoulders back, and tuck their arms tightly against the sides of their body.

Many other requirements, such as military drill and inspections, exist in order to expose the cadets to the traditions and values of The Citadel and to build camaraderie and bonds between the knobs.

The Fourth Class System is unique among other Senior Military Colleges, in that it is the only freshman training period which lasts a full 9 months.

Two mornings per week Regimenal Physical Training is conducted at the company level on Summerall Field before the start of the academic day.

The system is run by the cadet Honor Court, which conducts investigations, trials, and recommends sanctions.