General Cadet Knowledge
What does RCACS stand for?
Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
What is the name of the standard uniform worn by Air Cadets for formal parades?
C1
What is the most important priority when you get lost in the woods?
Staying calm and staying in one place
What are the four forces of flight?
lift, weight, thrust, and drag
What is the official greeting cadets use when reporting to an officer?
"Good morning/afternoon, Sir/Ma’am"
What is the name of the CTC located in Trenton, ON
Trenton CTC
When standing at attention, where should your thumbs be positioned?
Along the seam of the trousers, pointing downward
What does the acronym “STOP” stand for in survival situations?
What type of aircraft do Air Cadets in Canada typically use for familiarization flying?
Cessna 172
What item must every cadet bring to training camps for personal hygiene?
Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body wash
What is the name of the organization responsible for supporting the Air Cadet program at the national level?
What is the proper way to address a Warrant Officer Second Class during drill?
"Warrant officer", "Warrant", "Sir/Ma'am"
Name three basic methods of water purification in the field.
boiling, using water purification tablets, and filtering
What is the standard direction for aircraft to turn in a traffic pattern at most airports?
Left
Name one physical fitness activity commonly done during cadet training.
running, push-ups, or sit-ups
How many Air Cadet ranks are there?
9
What is the name of the manual that outlines dress and deportment standards for cadets?
The Cadet and Junior Canadian Rangers Dress Instructions (CJCR Dress Instructions)
What is the purpose of building a reflector wall behind a fire?
To reflect heat and light back onto the fire and the person
What does the altimeter measure in an aircraft?
Altitude or the aircrafts height above sea level
What is the name of the outdoor activity where cadets practice camping and survival skills?
Field Training or Field Exercise
What is the motto of the Canadian Air Cadet program?
To learn, to serve, to advance.
During a parade, what is the correct sequence of commands to bring a squad from attention to marching forward in quick time?
"Squad, by the centre, quick march"
When constructing a survival shelter, what factors must you consider when choosing a location?
protection from the elements, proximity to water (but not too close), safety from hazards, and visibility to rescuers
What is the name of the glider commonly used in the Air Cadet Glider Program?
Schweizer 2-33A
What is the role of a Flight Sergeant in a cadet squadron
to assist the Flight Commander and help lead and mentor junior cadets