Values and Purpose
Name one AAC value
Courage, Initiative, Respect or Teamwork
When was the banner first presented?
2 May 1970
What is a puggaree?
A cloth band worn around a hat.
Who carries the Pace Stick?
The Cadet RSM.
When was the first cadet unit established?
1866
What type of program is the AAC?
A youth development program
Who first presented the banner?
HRH Prince Philip
What does the Sam Browne Belt symbolise?
Authority, leadership and responsibility.
What is the Pace Stick used for?
To maintain drill standards and ensure movements are performed accurately and consistently.
When was the Commonwealth Cadet Corps established?
1906
What are the four AAC values?
Courage, Initiative, Respect and Teamwork
Who is allowed to carry the banner?
Cadet Under Officer (CUO)
Who wears the Infantry Scarlet Sash?
Sergeants and Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2)
What happened when the Corps was reintroduced in 1976?
The Corps was reintroduced, combat training was banned, and free camp was introduced.
What happened to the ACC in the mid-1970s?
The ACC was disbanded in the mid-1970s.
What does the AAC aim to promote?
Personal growth and interest in the Army
When was the replacement banner presented?
25 September 2005
Which side was the Slouch Hat brim originally turned up on?
The right side.
What does the Sam Browne Belt represent?
It symbolises authority, leadership and responsibility and links cadets to military tradition.
What year was the ACC renamed the AAC?
2005
What organisation is the AAC partnered with to promote personal growth and interest in the Army?
Communities — the AAC is a youth development program partnered with communities to promote personal growth and inspire interest in the Army.
Name two occasions when the Duke of Edinburgh Banner is used.
Royal visits, ceremonial parades, and other significant AAC occasions.
Why did folded puggarees become a symbol of experience and pride?
During WWII, soldiers in the Middle East began folding their puggarees into pleats, which became associated with having seen active service and later became a symbol of experience and pride
What is the role of the Pace Stick in relation to drill standards?
It is used to maintain drill standards, ensuring cadets perform movements accurately and consistently, while also representing the RSM's leadership role within the unit.
What happened on 1 July 2016?
The AAC became part of the ADFC