Phases
Core Components
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Cadet Honor Code...
Miscellaneous
100

During this phase the candidate will demonstrate their positive changes.

Acclimation Phase

100

How many Core Components are there?

Eight (8)

100

This Core Component helps cadets understand the importance of helping their community.

Service to Community 

100

What are THE BIG THREE?

1. Cadet Handbook

2. Job Book

3. PRAP

100

Recite the Cadet Creed...

I will succeed! As a cadet I will always display the courage and discipline to choose the harder right than the easy wrong. The honesty and integrity I display shall prove to myself and others that I am a leader. My commitment to the values now instilled in me will be my final test."
200

Candidates who successfully graduate Acclimation earn the distinction of being called Cadet in this phase.

Residential Phase

200

This Core Component includes understanding personal finance, interviewing for jobs, and citizenship.

Life Coping Skills

200

This Core Component deals with proper nutrition, substance abuse, and well-being.

Health and Hygiene 

200

What is the Cadet Motto?

Deeds Not Words

200

Those professionals who guide us and look out for us before and after class are called...

Cadre

300

In the Residential Phase cadets are issued their ________ so they may fully present their Military Bearing. 

Uniform

300

This Core Component includes showing growth from TABE # 1 and TABE # 2. 

Educational Excellence

300

This Core Component helps cadets enhance physical endurance, stamina, and strength.

Physical Fitness

300

Recite the Cadet Honor Code...

"I, ___ pledge to uphold the Honor Code of the NJ YCA. Honesty is the foundation of a strong moral character. I will not cheat, lie, or steal. I will immediately report any violation that comes to my attention."

300

On the front of our uniforms cadets display the honors they have earned; these are referred to as ...

Ribbons

400

After their first day at YCA candidates complete a two-week phase called...

Acclimation Phase

400

Completion of this Core Component cadets should be able to identify various careers available to YCA graduates.

Job Skills

400

This Core Component includes knowledge of the US Government and their participation in it.

Responsible Citizenship

400

Which of the following is NOT one of the Cadet General Orders?

* I will think before I act.

* I will never tell the truth

* I will perform my duties in a military manner

I will never tell the truth

400

Like the US Army, cadets do not eat in a cafeteria; they eat in a ...

DFAC (or Chow Hall)

500

At graduation day cadets have successfully completed this phase of the YCA.

Residential Phase

500

This Core Component helps cadets develop leadership skills and the importance of being able to follow instruction.

Leadership / Followship

500

While not a requirement, most cadets work to pass this test so they may earn their NJ High School Diploma.

The GED

500

Name the six Academy Core Values:

1. Ambition               4. Independence

2. Self-Belief             5. Responsibility

3. Perseverance         6. Effort

500

Cadets do not use the bathroom at YCA; it's called...

The Latrine

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