Summerall Guard Leadership
Members who hold leadership positions within the Guards, depending on their position, are determined by both the Guards themselves and The Citadel's administration - by a meeting mirroring a standard military promotion board. Leadership positions are open to any member of the unit, but usually only Guards who both exhibit strong leadership qualities and excelled during BVA Training are nominated by their peers.
The Commander and First Sergeant are the only two positions nominated by the Guards to attend the boards held by The Citadel's administration. Usually the Guards nominate at least two of their peers to fill each slot. However, the final say lies with the administration. It is important to note that this is a fairly recent change made by the administration. Prior to 2007, the Guards elected and appointed their own leadership without influence from the school.
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