General Cadet
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All things Army
200

What is the Cadet Motto?

Acer acerpori As the maple, so the sapling

200

What are Canada's two official languages?

French and English

200

How many degrees do you turn when you receive the command for a right incline?

45 degrees

200

Upon enrolment, a new recruit in the Army Cadet Program starts off with what rank?

Cadet (Cdt)

200

What is the proper action to take when sharpening a knife?

Place the blade on the stone and pull it toward you in a circular motion, repeated several times with equal number of times on both sides

400

What are the three aims of the Cadet Program?

To develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership.

To promote physical fitness

to stimulate an interest in the Air/ Land/ Sea elements of the Canadian Forces.

400

What is the national animal of Canada

The Beaver

400

What foot is the drill movement Mark time given incline?

Right Foot

400

what is the highest cadet officer rank?

Chief Warrant Officer

400

What does POL stand for?

Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants

600

What is initiative?

The power of opportunity to act or take charbge before others do, without being told

600

Who is our current Prime Minister and what party does he represent?

Right Honorable Justin Trudeau- Liberal Party of Canada

600

How many paces are in a normal Advance in Review order?

15 paces

600

What Rank is this?

Warrant Officer

600

What 3 things do you need to start a fire?

Oxygen, Heat, and fuel

800

What is the primary concern of all members involved in the Cadet Program?

Safety

800

What are the two animals found on our coat of arms?

Lion and Unicorn

800

What are the maximum number of the cadets that you can have in a flight and be formed up in Two Ranks?

Nine Cadets

800

How many Ranks are there in the Army Cadets?

there are 8

Cadet, Private, Corporal, Master Corporal, Sergeant, Warrant Officer, Master Warrant Officer, Chief Warrant Officer

800

What are the four main actions to take when lost in the wilderness?

Stop, Think, Observe, Plan

1000

What is the military definition of leadership?

Military leadership is the process of influencing others to accomplish the mission by providing purpose, direction, and motivation.

1000

What is the official motto of Canada?

"A Mari Usque AdMare" 

"From Sea to Sea"

1000

What is a Cautionary Command? Give an example?

Warning the squad of an upcoming order- Advance, Retire, of Move the Right/Left

1000

What do you need to do to receive a Master Corporal (MCpl) Rank?

Complete at least 6 months of service rank of Cpl

Successfully complete the second year of the star level training program

Participate in the PT Test (in current year)

Recommended by the appropriate Pl Comd.

1000

What are the 7 enemies of survival?

Pain, Cold, Thirst, Hunger, Fatigue, Boredom and Loneliness

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