when the cadets return to the barracks. Structure The Cadet Battalion is organized by rank and position. Leading the formation is the Battalion Commander. Behind the Battalion Commander is the Battalion Executive officer, then the Command Seargent Major. There are 3 companies in the battalion, Bravo, Charlie and, Echo. The 3 companies are based on age, Bravo Company is made up of 11th grade and 12th grade. While Charlie Company is made up of 10th grade and 9th grade. Echo Company is made up of 6th-grade 7th grade and 8th grade. The three companies compete for the Best Drilled Company award every time a parade takes place. Squad leaders are chosen by the company CO and First Sgt. There are typically four squads in a company however, if a company is particularly large it will have more squads. References https://www.lwma.org/- Southern Prep Website https://alumni.lwma.org/ - SII/LWMA/SPA Alumni Association Website https://generalaviationnews.com/2018/04/12/lyman-ward-military-academy-makes-the-grade/ Lyman Ward Military School Information Historical Marker Database - Lyman Ward Military Academy Military high schools in the United States Educational institutions established in 1898 Education in Tallapoosa County, Alabama Buildings and structures in Tallapoosa County, Alabama Private high schools in Alabama Private middle schools in Alabama 1898 establishments in Alabama