History of CACC
General Information
Cadet Enlisted/Officer Ranks
Terms
Cadet Quotes
100

What is the CACC motto in English and French?

Essayons, "Let us try"

100

What is the Cadet Honor Code?

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

100

What is one Chevron, one Rocker?

Cadet First Class

100

What is an AAR?

After Action Review

100

Who said, "A chevron is a gas station"

Tapia

200

What year was the CACC founded and by who?

April 5, 1911, by Brigadier General Edwin Alexandar Forbes.

200

What is the Cadet Code? (Hint: It's the acronym)

Loyalty, Education, Ambition, Duty, Enthusiasm, Respect, Service, Healthy, Integrity, Personal Courage.

200

What is Three Chevrons, Two Rockers?

Cadet Seargeant First Class

200

What is DnC

Drill and Ceremonies 

200

Who said, "Can I be demoted to Squad Leader?"

Tafolla

300

What was the original name of the CACC?

California High School Cadets

300

What are the six objectives of the CACC?

• To develop LEADERSHIP 

• To engender CITIZENSHIP 

• To encourage PATRIOTISM 

• To foster ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 

• To teach BASIC MILITARY KNOWLEDGE 

• To promote HEALTH, FITNESS, & WELLNESS

300

What is Three Chevrons, Three Rockers, And a star in the Middle?

Cadet Sergeant Major

300

What is COB

Close of Business

400

What year was California High School Cadets changed to the current name, California Cadet Corps.

1935

400

What is the Definition of Leadership?

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

400

What is one Gold Disc?

Cadet Second Lieutenant

400

What is CoC

Chain of Command

500

Hypothetically, what grade level is the earliest that you can start your CACC career?

4th Grade (again, depending on your district structure)

500

What are the First, Second, and Third General Orders? (Three different people will respond. Must get 2/3)

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

2. I will obey my special orders, and perform all my duties in a military manner. 

3. I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions to the Commander of the Relief

500

What is a Two Silver Diamonds?

Cadet Colonel

500

What is a Cover?

Headgear