GUIDON TEST #3 STUDY GUIDE

This Medal of Honor recipient was involved in WW1. His actions involved seizing a rifle and a trench-mortar shell that he used as a hand grenade. He then captured weapons and 19 of the enemy.

Sergeant Earle D. Gregory

This Medal of Honor recipient was involved in the Korean War. His actions involved leading his men into a counterattack against enemy forces. He was last seen in hand-to-hand combat with the enemy.

First Lieutenant Richard Thomas Shea Jr.

Service academies admit women.

1976

Smallest Corps since 1902 (325 cadets enrolled).

1977

Cadet dorms become the first co-ed dorms on campus.

1981

Naval ROTC detachment established.

1983

First black Regimental Commander (Derek A. Jeffries '86).

1985

First Female Regimental Commander (Denise A. Shuster '88). White Shirt introduced.

1987

Company Commanders given rank of Cadet Major.

1990

The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Alumni Inc. is established. First female Drum Major (Lori L. Keck '92).

1991

Camouflage pattern battle dress uniform adopted as cadet field uniform, replacing OD green "Pickle Bag" fatigues.

1993

Minor in Leadership Studies is offered. Emerging Leader Scholarships begin.

1995

The Major General W. Thomas Rice Center for Leader Development is established.

1996

3rd Battalion stands up with the addition of India and Kilo, with the inclusion of Band Company.

1998

First Pylon Dedication Ceremony, honoring Army 1st Lt. Jeffrey Kaylor '01.

2003

First female black Regimental Commander (Christina Royal '06).

2005

First foreign national Regimental Commander, Adnan Barqawi '09 of Kuwait (earned his citizenship before graduating in 2009).

2008

Shultz dining hall closes. Corps dining facility in Lavery Hall opens. Band Company splits into two sections. Lima Company stands up in 3rd Battalion. Multicam is introduced to replace the battle dress uniform.

2012

Rasche Hall, built in 1897 as Barracks No. 2, is demolished making way for Pearson Hall East. Corps adds Battalion Senior Enlisted Advisors.

2013

Brodie Hall, built in 1900 as Barracks No. 3 is demolished, making way for Pearson Hall West. Pearson Hall East opens. Cadet Matthew La Porte is posthumously awarded the Airman's Medal for his actions in Norris Hall on April 16, 2007. Lane Hall (Barracks No. 1) is added to the National Register of Historic Places.

2015

Corps Ambassador, Growley II (call sign "Tank"), arrives on campus.

2016

Pearson Hall West opens. Monteith and Thomas halls (built in 1949) are demolished.

2017

Ensign Sarah J. Mitchell '17 becomes the first female added to the Pylons.

2018

1st Lt. Gary Lee Miller is added to the Cenotaph 88 at the Pylons, becoming Virginia Tech's eighth Medal of Honor recipient listed there.

2020

Mike Company stands up in 3rd Battalion. Construction begins on Corps Leadership and Military Science Building. Femoyer Hall, built in 1949, is demolished making way for new Corps residence hall. Construction begins on new Corps of Cadets Residence Hall (at site of previous Femoyer Hall). Growley II retires in Dec.

2021

In January, Growley III (call sign "Stryker") assumes duties as Corps Ambassador. November and Oscar Companies reactivated and joined with Highty-Tighties to form 4th BN in late spring.

2022

Corps celebrates 50 years of women in the Corps. The Corps Leadership and Military Science Building opens. Upper Quad Hall North opens.

2023

Maj. Gen. Randal Fullhart, 35th commandant of cadets, retires. Maj. Gen. William Seely, USMC, is announced as the new commandant. Brig. Gen. Dwayne Edwards (U.S. Army Reserve (ret.), and member of VT faculty) is named interim commandant until Seely's arrival.

2024

On the Dress B, how far should the white collar extend above the blouse collar?

1/8th inch

On the Dress B, what is a nickname for the collar insignias?

Headlights

On the Dress B, on what side will the ROTC insignia be worn?

Right side of the collar

On the Dress B, on what side will the branch insignia be worn?

Left side of the collar

If a cadet is VPI, what will they're collar headlights look like

VPI crossed cannons on both sides

On the Dress B, how will cadets wear their pins?

On the left side, 1 inch from the midline, and centered on the chest

On the Dress B, what changes are made when in Winter Dress B?

Cadets will wear gray pants and blue cover in Winter Dress B

On the Dress A, what uniform items are added onto the blue blouse?

Cross belts, white gloves, and white belt

On the Dress A, which crossbelt should go first?

The belt from the right shoulder to the left hip

On the Dress A, where would the brass breastplate be aligned?

Halfway between the bottom of the collar and the top of the belt buckle

On the Paletot, who is authorized to wear collar devices?

Seniors only

True or False: Females cannot wear the male paletot blouse.

False

On the Paletot, what are the additional items the female paletot includes?

Tie Tab, Cummerbund, Issued Pumps, Pantyhose (w/skirt only)

Who wrote Tech Triumph?

Cadet Wilfred Preston "Pete" Maddux

What are Virginia Tech's school colors?

Chicago Maroon & Burnt Orange

What is the oldest academic building still in use?

Henderson Hall

What does a C/CPL rank look like?

2 Chevrons

What does a C/SGT rank loom like?

1 Chevron, 1 Rocker

What does a C/SSG rank loom like?

2 Chevrons, 1 Rocker

What does a C/SFC rank loom like?

2 Chevrons, 2 Rockers

What does a C/1SG rank loom like?

2 Chevrons, 2 Rockers, 1 Diamond

What does a C/SGM rank look like?

3 Chevrons, 2 Rockers, 1 Diamond

What does a C/CSM rank look like?

3 Chevrons, 3 Rockers, 1 Diamond

What does a C/2LT rank look like?

3 Chevrons

What does a C/1LT rank look like?

3 Chevrons, 1 Star

What does a C/CPT rank look like?

4 Chevrons

What does a C/MAJ rank look like?

5 Chevrons

What does a C/LTC rank look like?

5 Chevrons, 1 Star

What does a C/COL rank look like?

6 Chevrons

On the VTCC ranks, a trumpet signifies what organization?

Signal Corps

On the VTCC ranks, a flaming grenade signifies what orginzation?

Ordinance Staff

On the VTCC ranks, crossed cannons signifies what organization?

Skipper Crew

On the Enlisted VTCC ranks only, a star signifies what organization?

Color Guard

What is the prefix for a cadet on Skipper Crew?

"Cadet Artillery-__________"

What is the prefix for a cadet on Color Guard?

"Cadet Color-__________"

What is the prefix for a cadet on Signal Corps?

"Cadet Signal- __________"

What is the prefix for a cadet on Ordinance Staff?

"Cadet Ordinance-__________"

What do crossed sabers denote?

VPI Position (BN Top Three and FSG)

Tech Triumph Line 1.

"Techmen, we're Techmen, with spirit true and faithful, Backing up our teams with hopes undying;"

Tech Triumph Line 2.

"Techmen, O Techmen, we're out to win today, Showing pep and life with which we're trying."

Tech Triumph Line 3.

"VP, old VP, you know our hearts are with you In our luck that never seems to die;"

Tech Triumph Line 4.

"Win or lose, we'll greet you with a glad returning - You're the pride of VPI."

Tech Triumph Line 5.

"Just watch our men, so big and active, Support the Orange and Maroon, Let's Go Tech!"

Tech Triumph Line 6.

"We know our ends and backs are stronger, With winning hopes we fear defeat no longer"

Tech Triumph Line 7.

"To see our team plow through the line, boys Determined now to win or die;"

Tech Triumph Line 8.

"So give a Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi — Ray Ri, old VPI!"

Define OG Wrap.

Senior wrap where one crossbelt with chest brass is worn with bottom maroon sash.

This Medal of Honor recipient was involved in the Philippine Insurrection. His citation reads, "Attempted under a heavy fire of the enemy to swim a river for the purpose of obtaining and returning with a canoe."

Captain Antione A.M. Gaujot

This Medal of Honor recipients' citation reads, ""Crossed the field of fire to obtain the permission of the rebel commander 94 to receive the surrender of the surrounded forces of Mexican Federals and escort such forces, together with 5 Americans held as prisoners, to the American line."

Colonel Julien E. Gaujot

This Medal of Honor recipient was involved in WW2. During the D-Day landings, he continually moved up and down the beach, reorganizing men. He also led two tanks through a minefield without regard for his own safety.

First Lieutenant Jimmie W. Monteith Jr.

This Medal of Honor recipient was involved in WW2. His actions involved
diving on his own grenade after it got stuck on the jungle vines. He fought in the Pacific Theatre and saw action in the Solomon Islands.

Sergeant Herbert J. Thomas

This Medal of Honor recipient was involved in WW2. His actions involved navigating his B-17 bomber back to base all while refusing morphine. He succumbed to his wounds after leading his plane to safety.

Second Lieutenant Robert D. Femoyer

This Medal of Honor recipient was involved in the Vietnam War. His actions involved leading an ambush against enemy forces. After a grenade was thrown in his group, he dove on the grenade, saving his group.

First Lieutenant Gary Lee Miller