Texan Corps of Cadets

The Texan Corps of Cadets is a student military organization at Tarleton State University located on the university's main campus in Stephenville, Texas.[1][2] Tarleton's original Corps of Cadets traces its roots to 1917 but was reactivated in 2016 after becoming inactive in the 1950s.[2] Tarleton is a member of the Association of Military Colleges & Schools of the United States.[1]

Corps of Cadets
The Corps of Cadets residence hall at Traditions South.
Active2016 − present
Country United States
Allegiance Texas
TypeCadet Corps
RoleOfficer Training/Leadership Development
Part ofTarleton State University
Garrison/HQStephenville, Texas
Websitehttps://www.tarleton.edu/cadets/
Commanders
Dean of the Leadership and Military College and Commandant of CadetsColonel Douglas Simon

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.[3] Since 1917 Tarleton has participated in the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) which does require a commitment for military service upon graduation.[4] While separate programs, they are both administered by the College of Liberal & Fine Arts within the School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Strategic Studies.[5][6]

Cadets may pursue programs for US Army, US Air Force, and US Marine Corps.[7]

Academics

The Texan Corps of Cadets offers students an opportunity to obtain a minor in Leadership Studies. All cadets live together in a residence hall at Tarleton called Traditions South. All Cadets wear their uniforms to class every day and must abide by the regulations set forth in the "Chisel".[8]

Special units
Unit Type Description
Rudder's Riders Texan Corps Cannon Team; Operates 1905 75mm Gun "Doc's Revival" and Legacy Cannon
Grill Sergeants Texan Corps Grill Team; Provides Tailgate Meals and Serves Local Community
Ranger Challenge
Wainwright Rifles Drill Team The Wainwright Rifles Drill Team was established at Tarleton in 1949.
Color Guard

Commandant of Cadets
  • Colonel Kenny Weldon (1 July 2015[6][9] - 1 July 2022)
  • Colonel Douglas Simon (since 1 July 2022)[10]

References
  1. "Tarleton State University | Military Colleges and Schools". amcsus.org. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  2. Hernandez, Rebecca (1 September 2016). "Corps of Cadets reestablishes status and history at Tarleton – Texan News Service | Tarleton State University". texannews.net. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  3. "Cadet Life - Corps of Cadets". Tarleton State University. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  4. "Tarleton Army ROTC". Tarleton State University. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  5. "Departments & Programs - College of Liberal & Fine Arts". Tarleton State University. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  6. "Stephenville mayor to lead renewal of Tarleton's Corps of Cadets". Stephenville Empire-Tribune. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  7. "Corps of Cadets". Tarleton State University. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  8. https://www.tarleton.edu/cadets/documents/handbook.pdf
  9. "Retired Colonel Named Dean of Tarleton Leadership and Military College". Tarleton State University. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
  10. "U.S. Army Col. Doug Simon to Lead Tarleton Corps of Cadets | The President". www.tarleton.edu. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
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