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Cadet Support & Services


CADET SOCIAL LIFE
The life of the cadet at the College for Officer Training is based on the “whole person” concept. The cadet is not only an intelligent being, but one with spiritual, emotional, and social capabilities. To help develop the emotional and social facets of cadet life, opportunities are provided for recreation in sports such as tennis, basketball, and volleyball, and for socialization in activities such as picnics, session outings, and other similar events. 

MEDICAL COVERAGE
Medical and dental coverage is provided by The Salvation Army’s Officers’ Health Care Provisions.  More information on this is available from the Divisional Candidates’ Secretary and the Cadet Manual.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Mental health services are provided for cadets and their families during their time at CFOT. Off-campus therapy is provided when requested, along with psychiatric services and medication management. 

FAMILY CARE CENTER
CFOT's Family Care Center exists to offer family care services for the cadets. This well-equipped center provides for physical care and for the growth, development, behavior, discipline, individuality, culture, dignity, and Christian education of each child.

EMERGENCY AND CRIME REPORTING
Campus security and the safety of the cadets, their families, the faculty, and volunteers of the College for Officer Training is a priority for administration. CFOT has in place policies and procedures to document and respond and report any crimes and emergencies. 

General Procedures
All individuals on campus are encouraged to report all crimes and public safety related incidents to a Personnel officer in a timely manner. Any life-threatening emergency or crime should be reported to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office by calling 911. To report a non-emergency security or public safety matter, contact the Personnel Department.

All CFOT incident reports are forwarded to the Business Department for review and potential action by the Personnel Department. The Personnel Department will proceed with a thorough investigation, then report findings to the proper authorities. If assistance is required by the LA County Sheriff’s Department or the Rancho Palos Verdes Fire Department, CFOT will contact the appropriate unit. If a sexual assault should occur, staff on the scene will provide support that may include crisis counseling at any time of the day. 

Crimes should be reported to a Personnel officer immediately to enable timely warning notice to the community when appropriate and to ensure inclusion in the annual campus safety report. 

CADET COUNCIL
The Cadet Council is a body of cadets, elected by their peers, which meets monthly and acts as a liaison between the cadet body and administration and as a vehicle for cadet input into the decision-making process. 

The Council consists of the chair (second-year session president), secretary (first-year session president), and two representatives from each session. The Assistant Principal and Director of Personnel act as staff advisors, orienting the council members on college policy and providing guidance on the preparation of proposals to administration. 

ELFTMAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
The library at the College houses over 24,000 titles including access to ebooks and an extensive collection of specialized online databases related to religion and social sciences.  The facility is registered as a comprehensive source of information in the fields of religion and religious social work with the California State Library Association. Library resources, including the catalog, are available on-line via the CFOT website. 

A small express library is accessible to cadets, and contains Salvation Army and reference collections. 

Library staff are available to assist cadets Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Additionally, the main and express libraries remain open until midnight Monday through Friday with a self-checkout option. The libraries are also open with a self-checkout option from 10 a.m. - midnight Saturday and 2 p.m. - midnight Sunday.

Visit the library services page for more information. 

MUSEUM OF THE WEST
The Salvation Army Museum of the West historical collection contains over 19,000 records including photographs, archives, and objects.  It can be can be accessed online through the Library/Archive Services page of the CFOT website. 

The mission of The Salvation Army Museum of the West at the College for Officer Training at Crestmont is to collect, describe, preserve, and interpret historical materials that document the mission of The Salvation Army in the Western Territory and to make these resources accessible for scholarship, Salvation Army programming, and education of the public.  The Museum of the West fulfills this mission by collecting, receiving, and preserving printed and digital material of historical value pertaining to the purposes of the Museum of the West; by maintaining storage facilities for the better preservation of its collection; by creating and maintaining a digital research site for the use of Salvationists, scholars, and others of the general public under such rules and regulations for use of the collection.  

ACADEMIC SUPPORT
The Salvation Army College for Officer Training provides a variety of academic services from tutoring, oral and written communication support,  and academic counseling. These services are available through the Education Department.  Cadets should contact the Director of Education for additional information on these services.

TRANSCRIPTS
Official and unofficial transcripts are available upon request. Information and forms can be found on the transcripts page.

To avoid unnecessary requests and expenses, graduates should check with the institution to which they are applying before requesting transcripts from CFOT. 

 

Reviewed/Updated: July 2025