Core Information
What is another name for the fight song?
The Kaydet Rouser
What are the three things our crest represents?
Blue shirt (folded sleeves*), gray pants
Who is the commander in chief of the military?
Donald Trump
How much merits earns the gold merit medal?
200
What are our four pillars?
Catholic, College Prep, All-Male, Military Leadership
What is the Maltese Cross symbolic of?
The Knights of Malta
Name all the Brigade staff positions.
S1 = Adjutant
S2 = Technology
S3 = Operations
S4 = Logistics
S5 = Public Affairs
S6 = Special Projects
S7 = Cadet Chaplain
Senior Staff NCO
What is the commandant's intent?
Cadets lead the way through Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
What are the Infractions for 3 demerits?
unpolished shoes, tie, nametag, most uniform infractions, late for class, etc.
What is the class of 2026 theme
Integrity is our Anchor
Since 1983, what have cadets recieved?
The Gold Star
What companies are in each batallion?
Blue Battalion:
Alpha Company
Bravo Company
Charlie Company
White Battalion:
Band Company
Honor Guard Company
Gold Battalion:
Delta Company
Echo Company
Foxtrot Company
What are the 7 army values?
Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage
What is the GPA Range for Saber Award?
3.67 - 3.899 GPA
What is the definition of leadership?
The process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization.
What is the Torch Blouse Coat Brass symbolic of?
Symbolic of the passing of military history from one generation to another,
and reflects enlightenment through knowledge.
What is comp 4?
Company drill
Who is ther Chairman Joint Chief of Staff?
Air Force General Dan “Razin” Caine
What are the Measurments for Ribbons?
Worn in order of precedence, 1/8 inch centered above the left pocket with no space between rows.
What are the Commadants priorities and intolerables?
Commandant’s Priorities (RADS):
Respect
Academics
Discipline
Service
Commandant’s Intolerables:
Disrespect
Bullying
Hazing
Illegal Activity
Poor Attitude
Lying/Cheating/Stealing
What are 8 points of the maltese cross?
to have faith, to live in truth ,to give proof of humility, to repent of one’s sins, to love justice, to be merciful, to endure persecution, and to be sincere and wholehearted
What does STA's crest represent and give a brief description of each.
Represents STA’s location, mandate, and patron.
• Location - the blue chevron or “Y” represents the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers in Mendota.
• Mandate - the red sword and crosses are borrowed from the Coat of, Arms of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and symbolize our affiliation with the Archdiocese and our mandate to teach Catholic doctrine.
• Patron - the golden sun in a pentagon is a traditional symbol of St. Thomas Aquinas’s guiding light.
List the Branch dates founded. United States Military (Armed Forces) Service Branches .
United States Army: 1775 DOD
United States Marine Corps: 1775 DOD
United States Navy: 1775 DOD
United States Coast Guard: 1790 DHS/DOD
United States Air Force: 1947 DOD
United States Space Force: 2019 DOD
Where is the unit merit device placed. (Gold star)
is placed 1/8 inch and centered above the right pocket flap.