Squadron 5, Corps of Cadets
About This Organization
- Abbreviation(s):
- N/A
- Purpose:
- Filthy Fifth's atmosphere is one based on family, military tradition, physical fitness, and academics. The Fifth produces well-rounded leaders prepared to either join the military or the business world. With over 49 years of history before being reactivated in Fall 2016, the Filthy Fighters embrace their rich history and develop relations with their vast alumni base which includes General Wilson '81 (current Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force) and Lt. Col. Dan "Two Dogs" Hampton '86 (the most decorated F-16 pilot).
- Year Founded:
- 1955
- Membership Dues:
- $50
- Admits Members:
- Fall Semester
- Meeting Locations:
- N/A
Public Contact Information
- Public Contact Name:
- Jefferson Thomas
- Public Contact E-mail Address:
- Jeffersonathomas@tamu.edu
- Public Contact Phone Number:
- 9799974780
Group Contact Information
- Organization Web Site:
- https://corps.tamu.edu/sq-5/
- Organization E-mail Address:
- squadron5tamu@gmail.com
Organization Associations
- Academic Department:
- General (No College)
- Non-Academic Department:
- Corps of Cadets
Membership
- Approximate membership of the organization:
- 51-100
- Membership policies:
- Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
- Our organization membership will be required to meet specific GPR requirements
- Our organization membership will be contingent on membership in another organization (i.e. Corps of Cadets, etc.)
- Weekly time committment required of organization members:
- 20+ Hours
- Membership intake process:
- Open
Events
- Community Service Projects:
- Once per semester
- Fundraising Events:
- Once per semester
- Speakers/Lectures:
- Twice per semester
- On-Campus Social Events:
- Three or more times per semester
- Off-Campus Social Events:
- Never
- Hosting Conferences:
- Never
- Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
- Never
- New Member Orientation/Training:
- Once per year
- Events with Alcohol:
- Never
- In-State Travel:
- Once per year
- Domestic US Travel:
- Never
- International Travel:
- Never