Military Courtesy
What position do you stand at when speaking to an NCO?
Parade Rest
What direction do you turn when doing a column left?
Left
What is the CACC Motto? What does it mean?
Essayons, it means "Let Us Try"
What does OMI stand for?
Oakland Military Institute
What does a Cadet Staff Sergeant Rank look like?
It has three chevrons and one rocker.
How would you address a male, Cadet First Lieutenant when speaking to them?
Sir/1LT
Which arm goes up when executing a "Dress Right Dress"?
Your Left Arm
Who founded the CACC?
Brigadier General Edwin A. Forbes
What is the OMI Motto?
Age Quod Agis
It has two silver circles
What do you do when walking by a female Cadet Captain outside in the morning?
Salute and say "Good morning ma'am/Captain" as you keep walking.
How many degrees do you turn when executing a "Left Face"?
90
When was the CACC founded?
April 5th, 1911
Who is the OMI's current Cadet Brigade Commander?
C/MAJ Bryan Ramos
What is the insignia of a Sergeant First Class rank in the army?
It has three chevrons and two rockers.
What is the correct position to maintain when outdoors and "Reveille" sounds?
Present Arms
On what command do you lower your arms when at "Dress Right, Dress" and "Cover"?
"Ready Front" and "Recover"
What does the acronym S.I.R. stand for?
Selfless Service, Integrity, and Respect
What is the first verse of the OMI Alma Mater?
OMI we sing your praise, Age Quod Agis
Faithful til' the end of days, Age Quod Agis
Black and tan our colors true, doing well what'er we do
We'll always remember you, Age Quod Agis
What is the second highest rank in the CACC?
Cadet Lieutenant Colonel
What should you do if a C/2LT walks into the room when a C/MAJ is already present?
You would continue what you were doing.
List and describe each of the 4 "Rest" positions.
Parade Rest: Feet are shoulder width apart with hands at the small of your back. You cannot speak and only look straight forward.
Stand At Ease: Similar to Parade Rest but you cannot talk and you can look at the speaker.
At Ease: Hands are dropped down to your tail bone and you are able to drink water, look around, and fix your uniform. Still, no talking.
Rest: You may do anything besides sitting, as long as your right foot does not move.
What does each symbol on the CACC patch signify?
The Sword - The Military Aspect of the CACC
The Torch - The Academic Aspect of the CACC
The Bear - The State of California
What are the 4 pillars of OMI?
The 4 pillars of OMI are: Academics, Citizenship, Leadership, and College Readiness
List all of the NCO and Officer Ranks in the CACC in order, starting from "Recruit".
Recruit, CDT, CFC, C/CPL, C/SGT, C/SSG, C/SFC, C/MSG, C/1SG, C/SGM, C/CSM, C/2LT, C/1LT, C/CPT, C/MAJ, C/LTC, C/COL