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Who WE Are
Today, Tiger Platoon functions as a professional student organization that works closely with other organizations at Clemson to honor the Senior Platoon as well as Clemson’s military heritage. In everything we do, we strive to reflect the precision, pride, and honor of the Senior Platoon, and to uphold the strong military heritage here at Clemson.
MISSION STATEMENT
TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF SENIOR PLATOON BY ADVOCATING CLEMSON’S MILITARY HERITAGE AWARENESS THROUGHOUT THE STUDENT BODY AND CLEMSON COMMUNITY
CORE VALUES
DISCIPLINE
TEAMWORK
CONFIDENCE
HUMILITY
EQUALITY
COURAGE
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
PERSERVERANCE
HONOR
PRIDE
ESPRIT DE CORPS
LEADERSHIP
INTEGRITY
SUCCESS
LIFE
LOYALTY
DUTY
Senior Platoon
Existed from 1929-1960
Founded by Cadet “Gator” Farr in 1929
Elite Drill Platoon with a rigorous try out process
Purpose was to “provide entertainment and publicize Clemson”
Performed in BCS bowl half times, NFL & MLB games – even performed for British royalty
Started “Cocky’s Funeral” in 1929
Ended in 1960 because of the discontinuation of the Corps of Cadets
Tiger Platoon
Formed in 2000 by Clemson cadets
Goal was to honor Senior Platoon and educate the public on Clemson's military history
Drill Platoon for Army & Air Force Cadets
Brought back traditions such as:
Cocky’s Funeral
Performing in Parades
And hosts many other events
Tiger Platoon events and ACTIVITIES
First Friday: Walking with the Senior Platoon Alumni
Memorial Day Ceremony
9-11 Ceremony
Cocky’s Funeral
Participating in Clemson Corps Scroll of Honor Ambassador Program on game day
Military Appreciation Week Activities (MAD football game) with Military Affairs Committee
Legacy Day
Game day tours of MHP
Military Heritage Tours of campus for military personnel
FIrst Friday Parade
Each year Tiger Platoon marches in the First Friday parade, a Clemson tradition, in order to honor Senior Platoon.
9-11 Ceremony
Tiger Platoon hosts a 9-11 ceremony every year which includes a guest speaker and a 21 gun salute, performed by Pershing Rifles, to recognize those lost on that day.
COcky's Funeral
Cocky's Funeral is a tradition which was started by Senior Platoon in 1929. A replica of University of South Carolina's mascot "Cocky" is created and burned. Tiger Platoon, with the help of CUSG, has continued this tradition.
Requirements to Join
Be selected
Minimum GPA of 2.5
Be in good standing with the Battalion and University
Must pass branch specific PT test
Complete Rookie Season (Spring Semester)
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