Uniform Parts
A dark green headdress, worn slightly off centre and to the side
What is a beret?
The first rank above “Cadet” is the first promotion cadets will receive
What is Lance Corporal?
The summer training program first attended by most cadets.
What is General Training?
The Daisy 853C
What is the air rifle used in the cadet program?
Feet are shoulder width apart, arms behind the back with hand together and arms straight; head and eyes are forward
What is STAND AT EASE?
This is worn on your feet in your dress uniform
What are parade boots?
The first Non Commissioned Officer Rank
What is Sergeant?
An army cadet summer exchange including an introduction to the British Army Cadet Program
What is Maple Leaf Exchange?
0.177 inches – the caliber of this projectile
What is a pellet?
Feet together, arms straight by sides; head and eyes to the front.
What is ATTENTION
Also known as FTU
What is the Field Training Uniform?
The appointment, usually the most senior cadet, holding responsibility for the Corps.
What is Regimental Sergeant Major?
This cadet training centre location is home to many shooting competitions
What is Connaught?
The eye you use to look through the rifle sights.
What is your Master Eye?
Turning 180 degrees to the right; resulting in changing direction
What is an ABOUT TURN?
This knot is used to tie the Army Cadet Tie.
What is a full Windsor?
There is usually only one of these at any given time.
What is Chief Warrant Officer?
Representing the 8th and 9th letters
What is India and Hotel?
The space between your eye and the rear sight.
What is eye relief?
This is used to ensure everyone is where they should be, properly aligned and in place; according to the right marker
What is RIGHT DRESS?
Also known as Army Cadet Dress Instructions this CATO specifies how the uniform should be worn
What is CATO 46-01
Not all cadet corps Commanding Officers reach this rank, it’s reserved for corps with more than 90 cadets on strength.
What is Major?
This training centre was shut down and replaced with Blackdown in 1994
What is Ipperwash?
When your body is perfectly aligned with the target.
What is natural alignment?
To hold a rifle vertically in front of the body, with the muzzle up: a position of salute.
What is PRESENT ARMS?