Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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Fir.tt Row: Capt. S. C. IlarrLs, Lt. Col. G. II. Simpson, Lt. Col. S. S. Gillespie, Maj. H. J. Simpson Second Roiv: Capt. J. P. HoUey, Lt. C. . . Mallory, Capt. R. L. Drudik, Capt. J. R. Brokenshire, Capt. T. E. C. Hughes Third Row: Maj. D. C. Brittigan, Lt. W. A. Wells, Capt. C. A. Best, Capt. R. S. Trandel, Capt. A. O. Bishop, Jr., Capt. J. F. Williford, Capt. W. M. Stokes III THE TACTICAL STAFF The Tactical Staff, headed by the Commandant, is comprised of certain officers of the Virginia Militia and certain officers assigned to the ROTC detachment of the United States Army and Air Force. The functions of the Tactical Staff are to supervise the military activi- ties of the Corps of Cadets and to enforce the regulations of the Institute. Yithin the Tactical Staff exists a smaller group which is often referred to as the OC Staff. The function of the OC (Officer in Charge) is to serve a twenty-four- hour tour of duty within the barracks as supervisor of the cadet guard teams. During this period, the OC is required to make several checks on the status of cadet personnel and to insure that proper order is maintained. Such tours of duty are assigned by the Commandant on a rotation basis. In addition to other duties, one tactical officer is assigned to each company and to each battalion staff in an advisory capacity. The Commandant serves as advisor to the Regimental Staff.

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THE COMMANDANT ' S STAFF Standing: Ca|)t. S. C. Harris, Maj. II. J. Siiupsoji, Lt. Cul. S. S. Gillespie Seated: Lt. Col. G. H. Simpson The direct admini.strative foniinaiul of the Cadet Corps is vested in the Ofhce of tlie Commandant of Cadets and his staff. Under the direction of the Com- mandant, the staff is responsible for the smooth func- tioning of one hundred and one aspects of cadet life. Military records and files, duty assignments, tactical regulations, and the general supervision of all activities on post are some of the details hantUed by this office. The staff is directh- headed by the Connnandant who is responsible to the Superintendent for the ap- pearance, discipline, and military training of the Corps of Cadets. The policies of the Connnandant influence all operations undertaken by his staff. He is personally assisted by the Deputy Commandant of Cadets who supervises all infractions of cadet regulations, the posting of the Cadet Guard, daily formations, and effects staff- faculty liaison. The Assistant Commandant for Training oversees all Corps training in the field, the first class trip, and plans the military duty schedule. The Assistant Commandant for General Duties handles all permits and tabulates the Garnett Andrews and Commandant ' s Cup competitions. He coordinates policies with the Hop Committee for all dances on post, and directly supervises the company areas in barracks. The appearance and regulations concerning the wear of the cadet uniform also come under his jurisdiction. The Assistant Commandant acting as Adjutant compiles the Blue Book, advises the New Cadet Cadre. regulates confinement, penalties, all ins{)ections. and publishes the orders issued by the Commandant. He also delivers all special instructions to the OfBcer-in- Charge and the cadet Otficer-of-the-Day. The Adjutant is further assisted by the Sergeant Major who is responsible for all files, bulletin boards and the message center. The clerical duties of the Commandant ' s stafii are handled by the Commandant ' s Clerk who records all delinquency reports, demerits, takes dictation, and is charged with the typing and duplication of all written orders directed to the Corps of Cadets.

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