If you’ve ever seen a phalanx of cadets conducting exercises behind the T building by the automotive department, then you’ve probably witnessed a ‘Charles Watch’ inspection. Each weekday before both shifts, cadets perform drill inspection exercises in mornings and afternoons. There are two main watches or shifts each day. ‘Boy Watch’ or morning watch is from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and ‘Charles Watch’ or the afternoon/evening watch goes from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
It usually begins with a sergeant or a higher ranked cadet doing a thorough inspection of their fellow cadet’s appearance.
“This is called the ‘inspection.’ We make sure their shirts are pressed, pants are steamed with a crease, boots are shined, clean shaven and that they have two black ink pens,” said Corporal Jeffrey Lazar as he stood by as one of the overseers. Cadets keep a notebook and two pens just in case one malfunctions.
Then the cadets do a series of drill exercises like those in the military.
After the drill inspection, the cadets make their way to receive their daily briefing to know what has been going on throughout the day.
In a recent briefing, Officer Jose Arechiga commended cadet Jason Li for his hard work and productivity.
“Cadet Li has generated the most revenue from parking citations for the college,” said Arechiga proudly.
“The cadets are our eyes and ears out in the field. And they’re here to help provide assistance for students and staff,” said Arechiga.
- EDITORIAL: Apologize about the real problem - April 23, 2014
- STATEMENT: District apologizes to Oscar winning alum - April 21, 2014
- EDITORIAL: The Forgotten Students - March 26, 2014