Texan Corps of Cadets
student military organization
The Texan Corps of Cadets is a student military organization at Tarleton State University located on the university's main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Tarleton's original Corps of Cadets traces its roots to 1917 but was reactivated in 2016 after becoming inactive in the 1950s. Tarleton is a member of the Association of Military Colleges & Schools of the United States.
Cadet life
Military service
Members of the Texan Corps of Cadets are not required to serve in the military upon completion of the program or their degree. Since 1917 Tarleton has participated in the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) which does require a commitment for military service upon graduation. While separate programs, they are both administered by the Leadership and Military College.
Cadets may pursue programs for US Army, US Air Force, and US Marine Corps.
Organization
The Texan Corps of Cadets consists of a Battalion Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), Alpha Company, and Bravo Company. The Corps is led by a Cadet Colonel and Cadet Command Sergeant Major while HHC and Companies are led by a Cadet Captain and Cadet First Sergeants. The Headquarters and Headquarters Company contains all Corps Level Staff and their assistants along with any MS5 and Green to Gold Active-Duty Option (ADO) Cadets.
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