Mess & Base Etiquette
How many Messes are on an ADF Base?
(Extra points for the names of the Messes)
3
Officers, Sergeants and Airmens' mess
What does GPU and SD stand for?
(Extra points for knowing what LSSD is or SSSD)
General Purpose Uniform
Service Dress
Long Sleeve Service Dress
Short Sleeve Service Dress
What is the rank of one chevron and how do you address them?
Leading Cadet
LCDT
by last name
What is the rank of no chevron and how do you address them?
AC/ACW
Aircraftsman/women
AC or ACW
What do you do when the flag is getting raised or lowered?
Salute
How do you get to the Mess on an AAFC Activity?
Marching
Where do the chinstrap buckles sit on your face?
On the left side of the face
Bottom buckle in line with corner of mouth
Top buckle in line with corner of eye
Cadet is Blue
Staff are white
What staff members do you call sir or ma'am?
WOFF and any officer ranks
How many wings are there in the AAFC?
8
What branch of the ADF Cadets are based at Holsworthy Base?
What side is the AAFC Biscuit located?
Left
What is the rank with the coat of arms (cadet) and how do you address them?
Cadet Warrent Officer
CWOFF
Sir
How many officer ranks?
6
What wing are we a part of?
3 wing
What are 3 things that must not be done in mess?
- Scraping Chairs
- Elbows on tables
- eating/drinking while standing up
How many distinct creases are on your SD uniform?
6
What is the rank of three chevrons with a crown and how do you address them?
Flight Sergent
CFSGT
Flight Sergeant
What is the lowest officer rank?
Pilot Officer
PLTOFF
Who is the XO of 318 SQN?
FLTLT Sutherland
When did Messes come into existence?
18th and 19th Century
What patch goes on your MPJ?
RAAF Ensign
How many rank/s do you salute and what are they?
1
CUO
What is the highest staff rank in the AAFC?
Group Captain
GPCAPT
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