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Pioneer Battalion

Cadet Smart Book

It is the goal of the Pioneer Battalion to train and produce top level cadets to serve as Army officers. This Battalion Smart Book will serve as a helpful reference guide over the next four years as you work to achieving your goal to become a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. Over the next four years you will learn and develop your leadership skills, and take on larger roles in leadership within the Battalion. It is therefore important that you understand fully the information in the Smart Book, so that you will be able to better train and lead your fellow cadets.

Index

SubjectPage Number

Soldier’s Creed4

Military Courtesy5-6

DNC7-10

Uniforms11-15

LBE16-17

Ruck18-21

M-1622

Army and Cadet Rank23-29

Chain of Command30

Rank and Promotion31

Reporting Chain32

CDT NCO Duties33-35

Battalion History36

Army Flag37-38

Army Values39

Profile Procedures40

Disciplinary Action Policy41-46

Cadet Ribbons47

Soldier’s 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 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.

MILITARY COURTESY

GENERAL

Military courtesy is simply the display of good manners and politeness in dealing with other people. Military courtesy conveys respect from both subordinate and senior to each other.

RENDERING THE HAND SALUTE

When on campus and in uniform, cadets will salute all cadet officers and cadre officers of all services. It is appropriate to accompany the salute with a word of greeting, for example, “Good morning, sir.”

Below are examples of situations where you would salute:

When walking outdoors in uniform and you approach a cadet officer or cadre officer.

  • When outdoors in uniform and when the American Flag is being raised or lowered.
  • When in uniform, a cadet reporting to an officer in his office, will make his presence at the door known, enter when permission is given, come to attention, salute and state his/her name. Example: “Sir, Cadet Jones reports.” He/she will remain at the position of attention until given “At ease.” Upon completion of his business, the cadet will come to attention, salute, do an about face and leave.
  • When an officer (to include cadet officer in uniform) approaches a uniformed group outside, the first cadet to recognize the officer will call “Attention” and all cadets will salute and remain at attention until given “At ease”, “Rest”, “Carry on”, another command, or until the officer passes.
  • If cadets are performing a work detail, only the person in charge will come to attention and salute. The detail will continue to work.
  • When in formation and an officer (to include cadet officer in uniform) approaches, the person in charge calls the formation to attention and salute.

Salutes are not rendered in the following areas or cases:

  • Indoors, salutes are not exchanged except when reporting to a senior officer.
  • When actively engaged in sports or in the middle of training.
  • When operating a vehicle.

USE OF “SIR” and “SERGEANT”

All cadre and cadet officers are addressed as “SIR”/”MA’AM”. As a general rule, “Sir”/”Ma’am” is used in speaking either officially or socially to any senior. The word is repeated with each complete statement. “Yes” and “No” should always be accompanied with “Sir”/”Ma’am”. All NCOs will be addressed as “Sergeant” with the exception of the First Sergeant and Sergeant Major. They will be addressed by their title.

THE SENIOR’S PLACE OF HONOR

Another ancient military custom dictates that you should always walk or sit to the left of your seniors. For centuries men fought with swords, and because most men are right handed, the heaviest fighting occurred on the right. The shield was on the left arm, and the left side became defensive. Men and units who preferred to carry the battle to the enemy, and who were proud of their fighting ability, considered the right of a battle line to a post of honor. Therefore, when an officer walks or sits on your right, he is symbolically filling the post of honor.

ATTENTION

When an officer enters a room occupied by cadets, the room is called to attention. It is not proper, however, for officers to follow this custom at the approach of a senior officer. The question then is how to get officers to attention without the command. Generally, this is accomplished by the individual officers assuming the position of attention when appropriate or one officer announcing the presence of the senior and the other officers then assuming the position of attention. For example, if the classroom were filled only with cadet officers and the PMS entered the room, one of the cadet officers would announce, “Gentlemen, the Professor of Military Science.” likewise, when speaking to an officer, soldiers and cadets will stand at attention until instructed otherwise by the officer.

PARADE REST

Like “Attention”, Parade Rest is a form of respect given to NCOs by those junior in rank. When a Senior NCO enters an area of cadets, the room is called to “at ease”. All personnel should immediately go to the position of “stand at-ease” until told to “carry-on”. Likewise, when speaking to an NCO, cadets, will maintain the position of “parade rest” until instructed to “stand at ease”, “at ease”, or “rest”/relax.

DC

Position of Attention

a. Assume the position of attention on the command FALL IN or the command Squad (platoon), ATTENTION.

b. To assume this position, bring the heels together sharply on line, with the toes pointing out equally, forming an angle of 45 degrees. Rest the weight of the body evenly on the heels and balls of both feet. Keep the legs straight without locking the knees. Hold the body erect with the hips level, chest lifted and arched, and the shoulders square.

c. Keep the head erect and face straight to the front with the chin drawn in so that alignment of the head and neck is vertical.

d. Let the arms hang straight without stiffness. Curl the fingers so that the tips of the thumbs are alongside and touching the first joint of the forefingers. Keep the thumbs straight along the seams of the trouser leg with the first joint of the fingers touching the trousers.


Parade Rest

Parade rest is commanded only from the position of attention. The command for this movement is Parade,REST. On the command of execution REST, move the left foot about 10 inches to the left of the right foot. Keep the legs straight without locking the knees, resting the weight of the body equally on the heels and balls of the feet. Simultaneously, place the hands at the small of the back and centered on the belt. Keep the fingers of both hands extended and joined, interlocking the thumbs so that the palm of the right hand is outward. Keep the head and eyes as in the position of attention. Remain silent and do not move unless otherwise directed. Stand at ease, at ease, and rest may be executed from this position.

Hand Salute

a. The hand salute is a one-count movement. The command is Present,ARMS. When wearing headgear with a visor (with or without glasses), on the command of execution ARMS, raise the right hand sharply, fingers and thumb extended and joined, palm facing down, and place the tip of the right forefinger on the rim of the visor slightly to the right of the right eye. The outer edge of the hand is barely canted downward so that neither the back of the hand nor the palm is clearly visible from the front. The hand and wrist are straight, the elbow inclined slightly forward, and the upper arm horizontal

Facing Movements

Facing to the flank is a two-count movement for turning to one side or the other. The command is "Left, face" or "Right, face." The Figure below illustrates "left face." On the command of execution, "Face," slightly raise yourself 90 degrees to the left on your left heel. A slight pressure on the ball of your right foot will help you do this correctly. Keep your right leg straight, but not stiff. On the second count, place your right foot beside your left foot, and resume the position of attention. Hold your arms as you would while at attention as you execute this movement. Right face will be executed in the very same way as left face, simply substituting right for left and left for right.

Facing to the rear is also a two-count movement and is illustrated in the figure below. The command is "About, face." On the command of execution, "Face," touch the toe of your right foot to the ground about half the length of your foot to the rear and slightly left of the left heel. Rest your weight on the heel of your left foot, and allow your right knee to bend naturally. On the second count, turn 180 degrees to the right on the left heel and on the ball of the right foot, resuming the position of attention. Hold your arms at attention when executing this movement.

Uniforms

Battle Dress Uniform (BDU). The BDU is the primary cadet uniform for training and is classified as a utility uniform. See the following figures representing proper wear of the BDU and complimenting attire.

Men’s Green Uniform.

Class A. The Class A uniform for men consists of the Army green coat and trousers, a short or long sleeve shirt, black four-in-hand tie, and other authorized accessories.
Class B. The Class B uniform is the same as the Class A, except the coat is not worn. The black four-in-hand tie is mandatory with the long sleeve shirt and optional with the short sleeve. The black sweater may also be included with this uniform with or without the tie.

Women’s Green Uniform.

Class A. The Class A uniform for women consists of the Army green classic coat and skirt; a short or long sleeve AG 415 shirt; a black neck tab; and other accessories.

Class B. The Class B uniform for female cadets is the same as the Class A except the service coat is not worn. The black neck tab is required when wearing the long sleeve shirt. It is optional with the short sleeve shirt.

Male and Female Green Uniform

Shoulder Rank and Insignia for Class A Uniform. Rank will be worn 5/8” from the edge of the shoulder. The Battalion insignia will be centered between the rank and the edge of the shoulder button.


LBE

  1. Flashlight
  2. Ammo Pouch (2)
  3. Canteen (2)
  4. Compass
  5. First Aid Pouch
  6. LBE Suspenders
  7. LBE Equipment Belt

LBE

Rucks

Adjusting Shoulder and Waist Straps

Attaching Straps to Pack Frame

Back Strap

Adjusting the Back Strap Quick-Release Strap

M-16 Rifle

Primary function: Infantry weapon
Manufacturer: Colt Manufacturing and Fabrique Nationale Manufacturing Inc.
Length: 39.63 inches (100.66 centimeters)
Weight, with 30 round magazine: 8.79 pounds (3.99 kilograms)
Bore diameter: 5.56mm (.233 inches)
Maximum range :3,600 meters Maximum effective range:
Area target: 2,624.8 feet (800 meters)
Point target: 1,804.5 feet (550 meters)
Muzzle velocity: 2,800 feet (853 meters) per second
Rate of fire:
Cyclic: 800 rounds per minute
Sustained: 12-15 rounds per minute
Semiautomatic: 45 rounds per minute
Burst: 90 rounds per minute
Magazine capacity: 30 rounds
Unit Replacement Cost: $586

The four fundamentals of marksmanship are
1. Steady Position
2. Proper Aim (Sight Picture)
3. Breathing
4. Trigger Squeeze

SPORTS (Immediate Action when stoppage occurs)

S-Slap magazine

P-Pull Charging handle

O-Observe round

R-Release charging handle

T-Tap forward assist

S-Squeeze

Army and Cadet Rank

(Officer Ranks)

Grade / Army Rank / Senior ROTC Rank
Special /
General of the United States Army / No Rank Equivalent
0-10 /
General / No Rank Equivalent
0-9 /
Lieutenant General / No Rank Equivalent
0-8 /
Major General / No Rank Equivalent
0-7 /
Brigadier General / No Rank Equivalent
0-6 /
Colonel /
Cadet Colonel
0-5 /
Lieutenant Colonel /
Cadet Lieutenant Colonel
0-4 /
Major /
Cadet Major
0-3 /
Captain /
Cadet Captain
0-2 /
First Lieutenant /
Cadet First Lieutenant
0-1 /
Second Lieutenant /
Cadet Second Lieutenant
CW-5 /
Master Warrant Officer Five / No Rank Equivalent
CW-4 /
Chief Warrant Officer Four / No Rank Equivalent
CW-3 /
Chief Warrant Officer Three / No Rank Equivalent
CW-2 /
Chief Warrant Officer Two / No Rank Equivalent
CW-1 /
Warrant Officer / No Rank Equivalent

(Enlisted Rank)

Grade / Army Rank / Senior ROTC Rank
E-9 /
Sergeant Major of the Army / No Rank Equivalent
E-9 /
Command Sergeant Major /
Cadet Command Sergeant Major
E-9 /
Sergeant Major /
Cadet Sergeant Major
E-8 /
First Sergeant /
Cadet First Sergeant
E-8 /
Master Sergeant /
Cadet Master Sergeant
E-7 /
Sergeant First Class /
Cadet Sergeant First Class
E-6 /
Staff Sergeant /
Cadet Staff Sergeant
E-5 /
Sergeant /
Cadet Sergeant
E-4 /
Corporal /
Cadet Corporal
E-4 /
Specialist / No Rank Equivalent
E-3 /
Private First Class /
Cadet Private First Class
E-2 /
Private E-2 /
Private
E-1 / Private / No Rank Equivalent

Cadet Chain of Command
Cadets learn leadership by following and by example. Then comes the time when they must lead and complete the training cycle, honing their skills by practicing them in a realistic environment. With progression in rank comes an increase in responsibility, and so some leadership positions change each semester.

Battalion CommanderControl functions of the Battalion

Battalion XOAssists Battalion Commander in running Battalion

S-3Training officer

Company CommanderControl functions of the Company

S-1Personnel officer

S-2Intelligence officer

S-4Supply officer

S-5Recruiting officer

Company XOAssist Company Commander in running Company

Platoon LeadersControls functions of the Platoon

Rank and Promotion

a. All MS II cadets will wear CDT corporal rank unless they are a team leader, in which case they will wear CDT sergeant rank.

(1)All MS II cadets will receive and wear their rank prior to the first Military Science lab in the fall semester.

b. All MS I cadets will wear the torch of knowledge in the fall semester.

(1)All MS I cadets will receive and wear the torch of knowledge prior to the first Military Science lab in the fall semester.

c. All MS I cadets will be split into the top 50% and bottom 50% based upon their final APFT score of the fall semester. The top 50% will receive the rank of CDT Private First Class. The bottom 50% will receive the CDT rank of Private.

(1)All MS I cadets will receive their respective rank prior to the first Military Science lab of the spring semester.

(a)It is the responsibility of the MS I’s squad leader to receive and issue the proper rank to their MS I cadets.

(2)There will be an opportunity for all CDT Privates to be promoted to CDT Private First Class. Promotions will be based upon a point system with a minimum of 7 points needed to be promoted.

(a)Improve upon final fall APFT score(2 points)

(b)Flag detail(1 point)

(c)Color Guard(1 point for each color guard with max of 2 points)

(d)92 or above on MS midterm(1 points)

(e)Receiving an award at award ceremony(2 points)

(f)Cadet/Recruiter of the month(2 points)

(g)Run/Work Commodore Barry Bridge Run(1 point)

(h)Blood Drive work/donate(1 point)

Reporting Chain


Cadet NCO Duties

What I would want to know if I was this Cadet NCO:

  • Do my Platoon Sergeants need information?
  • Have my Platoon Sergeants told me if anyone in my
  • Company is going to miss a class, lab or PT.
  • Have my Platoon Sergeants identified members of my Company that need equipment.
  • Have I told my CSM / Company Commander this information?

What I would want to know if I was this Cadet NCO:

  • Does my platoon know who I am and how to contact me?
  • Do my squad leaders need information?
  • Have my squad leaders told me if anyone in my platoon is going to miss a class, lab or PT.
  • Have the SL's identified members of my platoon that need equipment.
  • Have I told my First Sergeant & Platoon Leader this information?
  • Does my First Sergeant or PL need any additional information?

What I would want to know if I was this Cadet NCO:

  • Does my team know who I am and how to contact me?
  • Does my team need information?
  • Is anyone in my team going to miss a class, lab or PT.?
  • Do members of my team need equipment.
  • Have I told my Squad Leader all of this information?
  • If I can't find the Squad Leader I should at least tell thenext higher up.

What I would want to know if I was this Cadet NCO:

  • Does my squad know who I am and how to contact me?
  • Do my team leaders need information?
  • Have my team leaders told me if anyone in my squadis going to miss a class, lab or PT.
  • Do members of my squad need equipment.
  • Have I told my Platoon Sergeant all of this information?

If I were these Cadets I would want to know from my Team Leader: