Cdt Handbook

US ARMY RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS
Cowboy Battalion

“THE COWBOY ORANGE BOOK”

Oklahoma State University
September 2014
The COWBOY ORANGE BOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER I - INTRODUCTION
  * Preface  
  * Mission
  * History  
  * The Cadet Creed
  * The Army Song

CHAPTER II - THE ROAD TO COMMISSIONING
  * Program Entry Options    
  * Contracting Requirements
  * Retention
  * Professional Military Education (PME)
  * Commissioning Criteria
  * Accessions Process (Component and branch)

CHAPTER III - QUALITIES OF AN OFFICER
  * Army Leadership  
  * Leader Attributes  
  * Leader Competencies  
  * Leadership Development Program (LDP)
  * Army Values
  * Warrior Ethos

CHAPTER IV - CADET CHAIN OF COMMAND
  * Battalion (BN) Leadership
  * Company (CO) Leadership
  * Platoon (PLT) Leadership  
  * Rank Structure

CHAPTER V - CUSTOMS AND COURTESIES
  * Salute
  * Addressing an Officer
  * Addressing a Non-Commissioned Officer
  * Reveille
  * Retreat
  * Flag Etiquette
  * Flag Code  
  * Displaying the Flag
  * Folding the Flag

CHAPTER VI - UNIFORM WEAR & APPEARANCE
  * General      
  * Appearance Standards  
  * Wearing the Uniform
  * Army Combat Uniform (ACU)  
  * Army Service Uniform (ASU)
  * Class A Uniform (Greens)
  * Improved Physical Fitness Uniform (IPFU)    
  * Cadet Awards

CHAPTER VII - PHYSICAL FITNESS
  * The Importance of Physical Fitness
  * Physical Readiness Training (PRT)
  * Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT)
  * Army Height / Weight Standards

CHAPTER VIII – BATTALION ACTIVITIES
  * Battalion Calendar Events
  * Dining-In
  * Dining-Out or Military Ball
  * Award Ceremony
  * Commissioning
  * Recruiting
  * Paintball & Organizational Days
  * Ranger Challenge Competition
  * Additional ROTC Events
  * Football Game Support
  * Color Guard
  * Pushup Board
  * 75MM...