General Cadet
knowledge
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Drill
Rank
All things Army
200

What are the 3 elements of cadets?

Air, Land, Army


200

What are Canada's two official languages?

French and English

200

How many degrees do you turn when you receive the command for a right incline?

45 degrees

200

Upon enrolment, a new recruit in the Army Cadet Program starts off with what rank?

Cadet (Cdt)

200

Which hand do you salute with?

Right hand
400

What sleeve is the rank badge on?

right sleeve

400

What is the national animal of Canada

The Beaver

400

What foot is a halt called on while marching?

Left Foot

400

what is the highest cadet officer rank?

Cadet major

400

Which famous Canadian ran across Canada to raise money for cancer?

Terry Fox

600

What is the RCAC motto?

ACER ACERPORI ("As the maple, so the sapling")

600

Who is our current Prime Minister?

Justin Trudeau

600

How many paces are in a normal Advance in Review order?

15 paces

600

What Rank is this?

Warrant Officer

600

What 3 things do you need to start a fire?

Oxygen, Heat, and fuel

800

What are the 3 aims of the Cadet program?

To develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership.

To promote physical fitness

to stimulate an interest in the Air/ Land/ Sea elements of the Canadian Forces.

800

What are the two animals found on our coat of arms?

Lion and Unicorn

800

What is the difference between a cautionary and an executive command?

Proper use of cautionary commands will alert the cadets to what is coming. The executive command will signal the cadets that the movement is to be carried out.

800

How many Ranks are there in the Army Cadets?

there are 7

800

What are the four main actions to take when lost in the wilderness? (Hint: STOP)

Stop, Think, Observe, Plan

1000

What year was Army cadets founded?

1859

1000

What is the official motto of Canada?

"A Mari Usque AdMare" 

"From Sea to Sea"

1000

What formation is used to teach drill?

Hollow square

1000

What is the equivalent rank to CWO in either air or Sea?

CPO1 (Chief Petty Officer 1st class)- Sea

WO1 (Warrant Officer 1st class)- Air

1000

Who was Canada's Prime Minister during WW1

Sir Robert Borden