Camden Military Academy - Excalibur Yearbook (Camden, SC)

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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

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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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1977-1978 Cadet 1st. Lt. Holly Wallace Supply Officer Our own Rick Whittle during a dress parade. Cadet CPT. Brad Bentson JROTC Operations Officer Arms Room Staff: Suddath, Forney, Wells, Faile, Edwards. The bosses, Cadets, LTC, and Maj, together at a meeting in the gym. Cadet 2nd Lt. Jimmy Garner Adjutant Department 9 Cadet Maj. Greg Bruce Battalion Executive Officer