NMMI Recommended Computer Specs - New Mexico Military Institute

Some common names, terms, places, etc
POST =NMMI’s Campus (Campus implies school only , while NMMI is a Military School)
Corps = The entire “student body”
SLA = Squadron Leadership Advisor (Supervisor over TLA’s and cadets also have access to this position/person)
TLA = Troop Leadership Advisor – Advises and assists the troop staff as they conduct troop activities as cadets
BRC/DRC/SRC = Breakfast, Dinner and Supper Roll Call – Formation & accountability as a troop prior to meals.
They march to Bates/Chow/Mess hall to eat. (“Free BRC/DRC/SRC” means no formation and go eat at will on or off
post, if eligible to do so)
Bates Hall = Also known as “mess hall” where cadets eat most daily meals. (Cadet Store and Dry Cleaners are also
in this bldg)
Stapp Field = Very north end of the post on the west side of Main St – with the bleachers on the north side – also
known as the parade field
Hastings Field = Across from the NMMI Post proper on the East side of Main St.
The Box = Hagerman Barracks that are shaped in “a box”
The Slab = Saunders Barracks that are “L shaped” and run alongside the football field
Squadron = NMMI has three squadron’s, each one comprised of four troops
Troops = Smaller units within the Squad *see division of squadrons below
Troop Guidon = the red and white flag with each troop’s insignia, which is carried in the front of each troop as they
move on post together.
1 st Squadron Guidons:
“HQ” = Headquarters Troop or “Regimental Band”
“A” = Alpha Troop
“B” = Bravo Troop
“C” = Charlie Troop
2 nd Squadron Guidons:
“E” = Echo Troop
“F” = Foxtrot Troop
“G” = Golf Troop
“H” = Hotel Troop
3 rd Squadron Guidons”
“K” = Kilo Troop
“L” = Lima Troop
“M” = Mike Troop
“N” = November Troop
Honor Troop = There is one troop who’s Guidon says “Honor”. They have won that distinction by being last year’s
Harry Morrison Winner – a points contest between troops. Another troop will win that honor this year.
If there are other places or terms that you would like to know, please contact any of the NMMI Board Members – we
will try to get back with you prior to your arrival at NMMI.
This list was a HUGE hit and helped many parents who wanted to be able to keep up with their cadet when on
post and know what they were talking about.