Camden Military Academy - Excalibur Yearbook (Camden, SC)

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The Corps of Cadets 1977-1978 . - :en Military Academy is designated as an Ml Junior ROTC School and is rated an Honor n Distinction by the Department of the Army. Cadets participate in a military program i - '■’dudes drill, ceremonies, leadership development classes, tours of U. S. Military -: - ons and firms. The varsity championship rifle team and crack drill team are super- asse by the Military Department. 1 a', raining is one of the most valuable influences on the growth of a young man. It T3 3; es him to take orders before authority and responsibility are placed on him. Military -i -me is undoubtedly one of the greatest assets of Camden. - 5 3 :adet prepares to graduate from Camden Military Academy, he looks back on his past 3 3 • 5r at have given him the knowledge and maturity that every man acquires in the corps of raoecs Rank and Grade: PVT — Private DFC — Private First Class CPL — Corporal SGT — Sergeant SSG — Staff Sergeant SFC — Sergeant First Class SG — First Sergeant MSG — Master Sergeant CSM — Command Sergeant Major 2LT — Second Lieutenant 1LT — First Lieutenant CPT — Captain MAJ — Major LTC — Lieutenant Colonel A Typical School Day at the Academy: 0635 — First Call 0655 — Breakfast 0755 — Spelling and Vocabulary class 0820 — 1st Class period 0910 — 2nd Class period 1000 — 3rd Class period 050 — 4th Class period 1150 — Lunch 215 — Mail Call 240 — 5th Class period 1330 — 6th Class period '420 — Drill period '530 — Athletics and Intramurals 1750 — Dinner '855 — Recall 1900 — Study Hall 2145 — Tattoo 2200 — Taps (Thank goodness!) Cadet Battalion Commander Peter Adelman briefs Chief Chaplain Kelly during his visit to the Academy. The Battalion Staff also briefed the Annual Federal Inspection Team on organization, history, academ- ics, and activities of the cadet corps. Cadet CSM Bernard Elam expressing his authority. The command sergeant is responsible for all of the NCOS. He also inspects the barracks and facilities and is on hand to aid the Battalion Commander. 7

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Organization Of Camden Military Academy was founded in 1949 as Camden Academy. The present administration acquired the school in 1958 and it has subsequently become an eleemosynary institu- tion of approximatley 250 cadets. Camden is strictly a male boarding school with no day students. The aim of our academy is to develop young men mentally, physically and morally. Camden is a military school. Because of this, cadets must wear their uniforms at all times and obey strict military customs and cour- tesies each and every day. The corps of cadets is formed into one infantry battalion. This battalion is broken down into the following units: A or Alpha Company; B or Bravo Company; C or Charlie Company; Band Company and staff. Each company is commanded by a cadet captain and is divided into two platoons, each commanded by a cadet second lieutenant. Each platoon is made up of three squads of seven to ten cadets. All of the companies compete for the distinction of being awarded at the end of the school year, Honor Company. Chief Chaplain (MG) Norris Kelly, USA, during a visit to Camden, with the cadet lieutenant colonel at the traditional honor guard. Cadet 1SG Minick bears the General’s colors. The corps held a review in honor of the chaplain who also toured the campus and facilities and spoke to the cadet corps in our gym. The corps’ performance was appreciated not only by the Chaplain but also by the cadets themselves. Cadet officers saluting SFC Richard Cayton during a review he d in his honor. The corps paid their respects to this man upon his departure from the Academy. “Old Slick,” during his tenure at Camden, did his job to perfection. We of the corps of cadets are grateful for all SFC Cayton did to make this institution better. Camden is involved in numerous parades throughout the state of South Carolina during the school year. 6

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Battalion Staff Cadet LTC Peter Adel man Battalion Commander Maj. Greg Bruce speaking to CH (MG) Norris Kelly during his visit to the academy. Cadet 1st. Lt. Richard Whittle, Adjutant Battalion Staff: Peter Adelman; Greg Bruce; Brad Bentson; Rick Whittle; Brian Blank; Holly Wallace: Craig Wells; Alberto Aviles; James Garner; Bernard Elam; Glenn Cottle; Larry Hertrich; Miguel Irias. Battalion Staff leading the battalion onto the parade field. Cadet CSM Bernard Elam Battalion Sergeant Major 8 Cadet 2nd Lt. Brian Blank Athletic and Recreation Officer