Chain of Command
Who is in command of a Training Ship?
The Commanding Officer (CO)
What is the main purpose of the divisional system?
To support the welfare and development of cadets.
What is TS Sydney's motto?
Thorough and Ready
Which HMAS shares the design of TS Sydney's crest?
HMAS Sydney
Who is second-in-command to the CO?
The Executive Officer (XO)
What does DO stand for?
Divisional Officer.
Where was TS Sydney originally based?
Snapper Island
What are the three main features of the TS Sydney badge?
The anchor, crown and Star of Federation
What does the Training Officer do?
Coordinates the training program, training materials and training records.
Name two responsibilities of a DO
Training, welfare, discipline and morale of their cadets
What was TS Sydney originally called?
The Sea Cadets
Where did TS Sydney's motto come from?
The motto of HMAS Sydney
What is the responsibility of the FLOTCOM?
Overall leadership of personnel across the Flotilla and maintaining relationships between Training Ships.
Give two reasons why divisional meetings are important
Information sharing, discussion, suggestions through the chain of command, reinforcing standards and supervising conduct
In what year was TS Sydney established, according to the unit history?
1901
Why is learning about unit history important?
To respect cadets who came before us and understand the unit's traditions, challenges and achievements.