Organization
Penn State is a Cadet run battalion, which means the cadre supervise but the senior cadets organize, develop, and execute training. The Nittany Lion Battalion has four companies: Alpha/Bravo (University Park Campus), Charlie (Hazelton Campus), and Delta (Altoona Campus).
Battalion Command Team (All Senior Cadets)
Led by a Battalion Commander with his Battalion XO and Command Sergeant Major. Also consists of all S-Shops (1-6), each with a team of 2-4 cadets. The Battalion Staff has headquarters located at Penn State University Park (Main Campus).
Alpha Company
Each platoon has senior Platoon Leaders, Platoon Sergeants, and Squad Leaders.
1st Platoon
2nd Platoon
Bravo Company
3rd Platoon
4th Platoon
Charlie Company
1st Platoon led by a Platoon Leader and Platoon Sergeant (both sophomores)
Delta Company
Company Commander (usually a senior cadet)
1st Platoon led by a Platoon Leader and Platoon Sergeant (both sophomores)
2nd Platoon led by a Platoon Leader and Platoon Sergeant (both sophomores)
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