UNIFORM
HISTORY & SYMBOLISM
CORE INFO
RANKS & LEADERSHIP
MISCELLANEOUS
100

What is the class B1 uniform

Blue shirts, no ties, folded sleeves

100
When was STA founded and who founded it?

1885, Archbishop John Ireland

100

SING THE FIGHT SONG (you have to actually sing it)

Fight Cadets Fight! Carry high the blue and white. Win Cadets Win! Fight on and don't give in RAH RAH RAH! Fight all the way to victory today. We'll Fight Fight Fight with all our might for STMA!

100

Who is the Commandant of Cadets

Captain Honan

100
What are STA's four core values?

Faith, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence

200

What color shoulder cord signifies the Military Band?

Blue

200

When did STA break ties with JROTC?

2015

200

What is the fourth line of Cadet Creed?

I will be loyal to my nation and always strive to be an outstanding citizen.

200

What companies make up the Blue Battalion?

Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie

200

What are the Commandants Intolerables? (there are seven)

Disrespect, Bullying, Hazing, Illegal Activity, Poor Attitude, and Lying/Cheating/Stealing

300

What is the placement of the ML level collar brass?

1/2 inch from the inside edge of the right shirt collar, centered.

300

What three things does the STA crest represent?

Location, Mandate, and Patron

300

What is the STA motto and its english translation?

"Ex Umbris in Veritatem", Out of shadows into truth


300

Who is the current Secretary of Defense?

Honorable Lloyd Austin

300
What is the hat brass of Band Company?

Lyre

400

Where are medals worn on the blouse coat?

1/4 inch below the top of the left pocket flap and worn staggered.

400

Who and in what year was the first Cadet Colonel promoted?

1907, Joseph Bouska

400

What is the annual theme of the Class of 2025?

Strength in Numbers

400
Describe the appearance of the shoulder board rank of C/1SG.

Three chevrons, three rockers, and a diamond

400

What is the job of each staff member (NOT including Staff NCO or Chaplain)

S1: Adjutant

S2: Technology

S3: Operations

S4: Logistics

S5: Public Affairs

S6: Special Projects

500

Where is the torch collar brass worn on the blouse coat (non-officers) AND what is its meaning?

5/8 inch above the right lapel notch, centered, symbolic of the passing of military history from on generation to another and reflects enlightenment through knowledge.

500

Name 5/8 of the points of the Maltese Cross.

Any of the following: to have faith, to live in truth, to give proof of humility, to repent ones sins, to love justice, to be merciful, to endure persecution, and to be sincere and wholehearted

500

What is the Commandants Intent?

Cadets lead the way through Honor, Courage, and Commitment

500

Name every company commander (name and rank)

Alpha: Charlie Probst, Bravo: Max Candon, Charlie: Leighton Gates, Honor Guard: Vincent Audette, Band: David Ogungbe, Delta: Joe Diebel, Echo: Chase Young, Foxtrot: Patch Cronin

THEY ARE ALL C/CPT

500

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.