They begin to develop a sense of pride in themselves and self-confidence about their abilities. They learn what it is like to live a disciplined life and that they must earn privileges. They discover that before they can become leaders, they need to understand the value of being followers. A rook's day is full. After dressing, rooks participate in physical training, and then form up and march to breakfast.
Rooks sit together by company in the mess hall, as the dining room is called.
They are not allowed to speak to each other or to senior Cadets unless spoken to. They must first ask permission. They must salute senior officers as they approach them outdoors. They have ROTC classes and military labs in their designated branch of service for approximately four hours every Tuesday afternoon, where they learn about military tactics. No radios or televisions are blaring.