Chain of Command
Ranks & Insignias
Basic CACC Facts
Recruit
CFC
100

The lowest member of the Chain of Command

Squad Member

100

Insignia for C/SSG

3 Chevrons and 1 Rocker

100

Recite the Cadet Honor Code

A Cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.

100

CACC Motto in French and English

Essayons - Let Us Try

100

Recite the Chain of Command through Battalion level.

Squad Member, Squad Leader, Platoon Leader, Company Commander, Battalion Commander

200

Name the Chain of Command through Brigade Level

Squad Member, Squad Leader, Platoon Leader, Company Commander, Battalion Commander, Brigade/Regimental Commander

200

What Rank has 3 Chevrons and 2 Rockers

Sergeant First Class

200

What is CR 1-5

Cadet Appointments and Promotioins

200

When was the California Cadet Corps founded?

April 5th, 1911

200

Name the enlisted ranks from Recruit to Command Sergeant Major

Recruit, Cadet, Cadet First Class, Corporal, Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, Sergeant First Class, Master Sergeant, First Sergeant, Sergeant Major, Command Sergeant Major

300

What is the highest position in the Chain of Command

Governor

300

What does the rank C/CSM have in the Center

A Star in a Wreath

300

What are the CACC Core Values

Selfless Service

Integrity

Respect

S.I.R

300

What are the colors of the CACC

Blue and Gold

300

Describe what you would do, if given the command "Open Ranks, March"

1st Squad - 2 Steps Forward

2nd Squad - 1 Step Forward

3rd Squad - does not move

4th Squad - 2 half steps backwards

400

What does YCPTF mean?

Youth and Community Programs Task Force

400

Recite the Ranks and Insignias for enlisted cadets

CDT - 1 Chevron, CFC - 1 Chevron 1 Rocker, C/CPL - 2 Chevrons, C/SGT - 3 Chevrons, C/SSG - 3 Chevrons 1 Rocker, C/SFC - 3 Chevrons 2 Rockers, C/MSG - 3 Chevrons 3 Rockers, C/1SG - 3 Chevrons 3 Rockers 1 Diamond/Triangle, C/SGM - 3 Chevrons 3 Rockers 1 Star, C/CSM - 3 Chevrons 3 Rockers 1 Star 1 Wreath

400

What are the symbols on the CACC Logo and what do they represent?

Grizzly Bear - Represents the State of California

Sword - Symbolizes the military aspect of the corps

Torch of Learning - recognizes the corps as an academic program

400

Who is the Father (Founder) of the California Cadet Corps?

Brigadier General Edwin A. Forbes

400

Recite the first general order

I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.

500

What is the California Cadet Corps Chain of Command?

Squad Member, Squad Leader, Platoon Leader, Company Commander, Battalion Commander, Regimental Commander, Brigade Commander, 10th Corps Commander, CACC XO, Commander YCPTF, TAG

500

Recite the Officer Ranks and Insignias

C/2LT - 1 Gold Pip, C/1LT - 1 Silver Pip, C/CPT - 2 Silver Pips, C/MAJ - 1 Gold Diamond, C/LTC - 1 Silver Diamond, C/COL - 2 Silver Diamonds

500

Definition of Leadership

The process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation while operating to accomplish the mission and improving the organization

500

What command is used to get alignment of Cadets in a squad formation? What command is used to have cadets face to the rear?

Dress Right Dress, About Face

500

Name four of the ten elements of the Cadet Code LEADERSHIP

Loyalty, Education, Ambition, Duty, Enthusiasm, Respect, Service, Health, Intergrity, Personal Courage