Air cadet history
Drill
Standards
Paying Compliments
Acronyms
100

This is the organization responsible for Air Cadets in Canada

What is the Air Cadet League of Canada 

100

Other than standing at ease this position is the starting point for all stationary drill movements

What is Attention
100

Cadets should not do this while in uniform

What is stand with hands in pockets, Chew gum, or Slouch


100

When paying compliments in uniform you typically do this

What is salute 

100

CCO

Canadian Cadet Organization

200

The year air cadets were established

April 9, 1941

The Secretary of State of Canada by Letters Patent officially granted a Charter establishing the Air Cadet League of Canada, under Part II of the Companies Act 1934 and authorizing it to operate as a charitable, non-profit corporation.



200

This drill movement is used to size a flight or squad

What is sizing 

200

When wearing your uniform parka it will be 

What is Zippered or done up 

200

What is the procedure for addressing an officer

What is: march forward, halt two paces in front of the officer or dignitary; salute, remain at attention, await acknowledgement; deliver the message, receive instructions,

200

SMART (goals) 

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely


300

The year females were allowed to join air cadets

What is 1975?

After several years of “unofficial” participation in squadron-operated “Girl Flights”, the official participation of girls in the Air Cadet Movement was approved by Parliament on July 30, 1975.

300

Number of paces for an eyes right on the march

What is 5

300

The number of dress for a CO's parade 

What is C1

300

What you do when seeing the Canadian flag being lowered or raised

What is Stop face flag pole and salute.

300

CAF

Canadian Armed Forces

400

Identify the three separate items that you find on a shoulder flash

Squadron Number - 585

Squadron Name - Rideau

Royal Canadian Air Cadets 

400

Timing used for an open order march

What is one-one-one-two

400

Your head dress is called what and worn how

What is a wedge, 2 cm above eye brow tilted to the right

400

When conducting a march past these three positions salute the reviewing officer

Who is the Squadron Commander, Deputy commander and Flight commander 

400

CFA

Cadet Fitness Assessment 

500

The Long Service Medal is award for

What is 4 years of service 

500

The most effective way to teach a drill lesson

What is a hallow square

500

What term is called when an officer of senior NCO enters a room 

What is room

500

Excluding officers, 3 of these other dignitaries are also saluted 

Who are;

Prime minister, Queen, Govern General, Members of the Royal family, Ministers of National Defence 

500

CATO

Cadet Administrative Training Orders