The Texan Corps of Cadets are instilled with the values essential for service to our nation and are exceptionally qualified to succeed in business, government and the military. Members of the Corps can participate in any major area of study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By joining the Texan Corps of Cadets, students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Accept a challenging lifestyle, both mentally and physically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Have access to scholarships and corporate internships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Have an exclusive opportunity to obtain a degree in Leadership Studies<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Join a rich military history and a proud tradition of excellence dating back to Tarleton’s original Corps that began in 1917.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Have the opportunity of great rewards upon graduation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\nCadet Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Academics, Leadership and Special Units<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Opportunities<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![\"Smiling](\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/08\/CS0A3360-1024x683.jpg\")
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Texan Leaders and ROTC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Application<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"Tarleton](\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/08\/DAY-3-08.15.2024-LH-14-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\nLeadership Studies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Information on the tracks to earn a Degree <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Leadership Studies<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![\"Students](\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/08\/DAY-3-08.15.2024-LH-46-1024x683.jpg\")
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Cadets learn to Follow, Teach, Coach, and Mentor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Day in the Life<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nContact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCommandant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Colonel Douglas Simon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email COL Douglas Simon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Call COL Simon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDeputy Commandant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Lieutenant Colonel Joel Humphries (Ret.)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email LTC Joel Humphries<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Call LTC Humphries<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAdministrative Coordinator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mrs. Melissa Furino<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email Mrs. Melissa Furino<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Call Mrs. Furino<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSenior Instructor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Ted Roberts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email Mr. Roberts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Call Mr. Roberts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nProfessor of Military Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Lieutenant Colonel Joel Rainey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email LTC Joel Rainey<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Call LTC Rainey<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCadet Training Officer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Major John Considine (ret.)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email MAJ John Considine<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Call MAJ Considine<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCorps Recruiting Officer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Second Lieutenant Zemoni Hopkins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCorps Recruiting Officer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Second Lieutenant Joe Trapnell<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCorps Recruiting Officer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ms. Amber Trammell-Coburn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email Ms. Trammell<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Call Ms. Trammell<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCorps Recruiting Officer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Second Lieutenant Cameron Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n