Q. Name the order of the badges on the right sleeve starting at the bottom.
A.
Star Level (NSCE & Master Cadet)
Summer Course (Basic, CL, CLI)
Music Appointment (Drum or Pipe Major)
Rank
- Where is the Duke of Edinburgh pin worn?
- Right chest, centered on the pocket
- Name the 3 aims of the Army Cadet Movement.
A.
Develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership
Promote physical fitness
Stimulate the interest in youth in the sea, land, and air activities of the Canadian Armed Forces.
- Name 5 out of the 11 components of the RCAC Training System.
A.
Mandatory Program; Directed Optional Training; Optional Training
Summer Training Courses; Citizenship Activities; Physical Fitness training & activities; CHAP; Affiliated unit training; International Exchanges; Expeditions; Summer Employment
Q. List the steps when addressing an officer.
A. Stand at attention; salute (when in uniform); address by rank & surname; remain at attention during convo; salute when leaving
Q. Officer Rank/Cadet Rank ID
Q. List 4 instances when you will stand at attention and salute.
A. National flag is being lowered/raised; when flag party marches past; RCAC Banner and Cadet Flag are paraded; and Army Cadet Camp Flag is being raised & lowered.
Q. What is the Lord Strathcona Medal awarded for?
A. Demonstration of proficiency of the skills required for being an army cadet.
Q. What is the motto of the RCAC and what does it mean?
A. Acer Acerpori – As the maple, so the sapling
Q. List 3 components of a cadet corps’ organization chart?
A. Headquarters (CO); Administration; Training; Supply; C/RSM; C/CSM; C/PL WO; C/Sec Cmdr
Q. When were female cadets officially permitted to become members of the RCAC and name the bill that allowed for this change?
A. 30 July 1975; Bill C-16
Q. When was the term “Cadet Corps” first used?
A. 1898 in Ontario
Q. Who is the “Colonel-in-Chief” of the RCAC?
A. HRH Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh
Q. When was the Army Cadet League of Cda formed and what is it’s purpose?
A. 1 Apr 1971; work with DND to assist in the administration of the Army Cadet Movement
Q. List 3 of the tasks that are mandated in the Army Cadet League of Cda’s Charter.
A. encourage and promote interest in and support of the RCAC; ensure Army Cadet units are formed where appropriate and practical and are effectively sponsored and supported w/in the community;
Q. List 3 rules when flying the national flag.
A. when flown in a group, no flag higher than the national flag; national flag raised first and lowered last; when 3 flags flown together, national flag flown in centre; in group of 2, 4, or more, Cdn flag flown on the left as you face them; when more than one flag is carried on parade, the national flag must be flown on the marching right or in the centre ahead of the others; when hung on the wall, the flag is vertical with the stem pointing right; when flown at night, it must be illuminated; flag is half mast during mourning by raising to the top and then lowering it back down
Q. Provincial Flag Question
- The cadet system is governed by several written policies. Name 2 of these policies.
- CATO’s; QR&O’s; CHAP; CF and federal gov’t policies; federal & provincial/territorial law; Regional orders & directives
- True or False: An NCO is the link between the Officers and the cadets.
A. TRUE
Q. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an NCO?
a. Supervision, control, motivation, and discipline of subordinates
b. Good character & vigilance
- Use appropriate language at all times
d.Commands, establishes policy and plans the work of the corps
- d. Commands, establishes policy and plans the work of the corps – this is the duty of an officer
- What is the Order of Canada?
A. Centerpiece of Cda’s system of honours to pay tribute to those who exemplify the highest qualities of citizenship & whose contributions enrich the lives of their contemporaries.
Q. What is the Canadian Forces Declaration?
A. Awarded to officers & men of the CF who have completed 12 yrs of service.
Q. True or False. A parade state is a record of the number of parades that are stated in the Training Plan.
A. False. Primary record of cadet attendance and participation in cadet activities.
Q. What is the Human Rights Act?
A. Bans discrimination based on race, colour, national/ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, marital status, family status, physical/mental disability, pardoned criminal conviction, & sexual orientation.
Q. When was the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms established?
A. 1981
Q. What does Equality Rights mean?
A. Individuals are equal before and under the law; right to equal protection, benefit of the law w/o discrimination
Q. Name 3 service clubs that exist in your community.
A. Royal Cdn Legion; Lions Club; Rotary Club; Kiwanis Club; the United Way; Boys & Girls Club
Q. What are some symbols of that are uniquely Canadian (or have significant meaning to Canadians)?
A. Maple Leaf; beaver; inukshuk; totem poles
Q. What is an inukshuk?
A. Stone representation in human form, used as a landmark for hunters & travelers; compass of the Arctic.
Q. There are 6 types of totem poles. Name 3 types.
A. indoor house posts (support roof & carry clan emblems); house frontal poles (stand at entrance of homes); heraldic poles (stand in front of house and give family history); burial poles (story about the deceased); ridicule poles (shame debtors); & potlatch poles (carved only by the Haida to commemorate Festivals)
Q. When did Canada legally become a country?
A. 1 July 1867
Q. What are the 3 types of government? Give an example of each.
A. Autocracy (absolute leadership by one person) Ex. King of Jordan
Oligarchy (few ppl have power) Ex. Cuba under communism
Democracy (control is vested in the population) Ex. Canda
- True or False. Our head of state is the Governor General of Cda.
A. FALSE. Queen of Canada
Q. How is our written constitution different from that of the United States?
A. Cda’s constitution is not a single document, but a collection of 25 primary documents outlined in the Constitution Act of 1982: 14 Acts of British Parliament, 7 of the Cdn Parliament, & 4 British orders-in-council.
Q. The 3 levels of government are Federal, provincial & ______.
A. Municipal
Q. The three parts of Cda’s parliamentary system are The Queen, the House of Commons, and the ______.
A. Senate
Q. The federal government is made up of 3 branches. They are:
______, ______, ______.
A. executive; legislature; and judicial
Q. What is are the differences between a territory and a province?
A. A province exists in its own right, a creation of the Constitution Acts, 1867 – 1982. A territory is created through federal law. Crown lands in the territories are retained by the federal government. Federal Parliament may also enter into provincial-type affairs, such as school curriculum. Territorial gov’ts are not included in constitutional amending formulas.
Q. Which of the following DOES NOT fall under municipal jurisdiction?
Sewage
Garbage Disposal
Health Care
Water Supply
A. Health Care (provincial)
Q. Which of the following are considered First Peoples?
Plains
Woodland
Plateau
Inuit
- All of them are considered First Peoples
- Which four provinces joined Confederation in 1867?
A. Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick
Q. Which province was the last to join Confederation? When did they join?
A. Newfoundland – 1949
Q. What does the acronym COLD stand for?
A. Clean clothes breathe & insulate better; avoid overheating by ventilating; dress in loose layers; stay dry.
Q. Name the parts of a sleeping bag.
A. Outer shell; insulation; inner shell; hood; liner; overbag; vapour barrier
Q. What are the disadvantages of a rectangular sleeping bag?
A. More heat energy to heat up & keep space warm; extra material = bigger & heavier bag; no head protection from the cold; liner materials retain moisture & odours.
Q. There are 3 types of sleeping pads. Name and give a description of them.
A. Closed cell foam pad: lightweight & doesn’t absorb water; variety of thickness, low priced, & durable
Air mattress: rubber or vinyl or combo in variety of thickness; heavier than a foam pad, good insulation when inflated; easily damaged; long time to in/deflate; do not inflate by mouth – ice crystals forms inside, cause rot
Self-inflating foam air combo pads: pads of foam with adjustable valve for a quick-to-inflate pad; insulative properties of an air mattress w/convenience & light weight of a foam pad
- List the four common parts of a backpack.
A. harness (incl. Backplate, shoulder straps, & sternum strap); hip belt; frame (internal/external); bag
Q. Name 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of an internal frame backpack.
A. Advantages: comfortable harness adjusted and moulded to you; bag holds its load close to your back and close to your center of gravity; easy to pack; lack of projections/protrusions from pack make trekking in forests and through tight spaces easier.
Disadvantages: hard to move equipment from one person to another; hard to carry large/awkward objects; because backplate against back, need to pad sharp/hard objects; ventilation is restricted across your back.
- What is the best way to create insulation?
A. Use several thin layers of insulative clothing rather than one thick layer (allows for adjustments of insulation via one layer @ a time). Wool and more lightweight synthetic fleece materials make good insulators.
Q. What are some principles of safe toolcraft?
A. Store tools in a secure place
Use the right tool for the right task
When using a saw, use steady strokes
When using an axe, secure the target in a safe manner
Follow the safety procedures for using the equipment
Keep edges and blades sharp, handles light, and clean and lightly oil steel parts before storage
- What are some questions you should ask when selecting a container for your survival kit?
A. Will it float? Is it sturdy? Is it waterproof? Is it compact, light, & manageable? Can I get into it in a hurry with cold hands? Is it a bright colour so that I can find it?
Q. List 4 items you would consider having in your survival kit.
A. matches, candles, snare wire, fishing gear, medical kit, safety pins, plastic bags, food, tinfoil, fuel tablets/fire starters, alternate to matches, mirror, small simple compass, emergency blanket, spare flashlight with batteries, needles & thread, flexible saw, personal hygiene items, duct tape.
Q. Define what safe drinking water means while out in the field.
A. Rainwater, clean ground water from a spring/fast moving stream. May need to filter the water either using a cloth or water filter/purifier system and boiling.
Q. Name 3 things you can do to protect yourself and your shelter from the elements.
A. avoid overhanging tree branches & other overhead hazards; avoid open hilltops; avoid depressions; ensure you are 100m from your cooking area; orient opening of shelter away from wind; don’t put your shelter on a road/path.
Q. What are some ways you can lessen your impact on the environment?
A. 100m away from open water; shelter out of direct view of other wilderness users; construct shelter on durable surface like sand, rock, or grass.
Q. Briefly describe how you would make an improvised shelter.
A. 2 trees 7m apart; zip 2 groundsheets together; attach string to center grommet and tie to tree at waist height; repeat at other end; pull edges of groundsheet out and place pegs through corner grommets; attach string to grommets on top sides of groundsheet & pull sides out.
Q. Name 4 personal hygiene tips to follow while in the field.
A. Wash yourself daily; keep hair neat and wash with soap/shampoo once a week; brush teeth and floss twice daily; use body powder to prevent chaffing; go to the washroom regularly; eat all your food; treat injuries properly and immediately; change your clothes regularly
Q. What is the most common poisonous plant?
A. Poison ivy
Q. What does the acronym STOP stand for?
A. Stop, think, observe, plan
Q. After filling your lantern you should?
- Clean, tighten cap. Pump.
Q. What are examples of natural hazards?
A. Poisonous plants, insects, nuisance animals, heat and cold injuries, cold, heat, dehydration, dangerous terrain, lightning
Q. What is minimum impact camping?
- Leave behind no trace you have been in a wilderness area
- How should you dispose of waste if you are in a small group?
A. Use a “cat-hole”/”one-sit hole”. Each person digs a small hole 15 – 20cm deep; make your deposit and then mix in dirt from the hole.
Q. What are the two types of rope?
- Natural and synthetic
Q. What are the types of natural rope?
Sisal, hemp manila, cotton
Q. What are the types of synthetic ropes?
A.Nylon, polyester, polypropylene, Dacron
- Name 4 rules of rope care.
A. do not step on rope; distribute wear on rope; keep it dry & clean; store coiled, in a dry place with knots/kinks removed; do not store near strong chemicals; rope ends should be whipped, melted, or bound; avoid snagging or dragging across sharp rocks; inspect before using
Q. What is the definition of a bight?
A. middle part of a length of rope; also a loop in a rope (does not cross over itself)
Q. What are the three components a fire requires to burn?
A. Fuel, oxygen, heat
Q. Fuel comes in 4 different categories. Name them.
A. tinder, kindling, softwood fuel, hardwood fuels.
Q. When would you use field signals?
A. Used in situations where it would be difficult to pass on instructions verbally
Q. What should you do before you store equipment for any length of time?
A. equipment is clean, dry, & in good repair; first aid kit is full; metal tools are sharp and oiled; remove batteries from radios/flashlights; repair, clean, and refill team storage boxes
Q. What are some requirements for a good biv site?
A. large enough for your group; source of clean water; privacy for washup & latrines; dry, level sites for shelters; safe place to hide/hang food; ground cover is durable; protection from wind
Q. What are some things you should consider when hiking?
A. foot care; energy conservation; team work; rest stops; trekking techniques; crossing obstacles
Q. What is an expedition?
A. An organized voyage or journey across land/water with a specific aim in mind.
Q. What are 3 ways to prepare for an expedition?
A. Physically and mentally; prepare equipment, prepare yourself, prepare for emergencies
Q. Name three things you can do to minimize your chances of encountering a bear.
A. Plan expedition with protection from/for bears in mind; avoid bear habitats; research route/biv area for recent bear activity.
Q. What is the definition of the phonetic alphabet?
A. Universally recognized radio communications aid, which assigns a common word to represent each letter of the alphabet.
Q. What are some operating rules when using voice procedure?
A. emergency calls take priority; do not chat; be brief; no profanity, indecent, obscene language.
Q. What are the 5 fears (psychology) of survival?
A. Fear of the unknown; fear of your own weakness; fear of discomfort; fear of being alone; phobias about the dark/animals
Q. What does the “O” in the acronym STOP stand for?
A. Observe: your immediate environment, weather, terrain, resources available; look for shelter, fresh drinking water, clues to your locations or route you took to get to where you are now
Q. Part of team behaviour during survival is keeping high morale. What are the advantages of high morale?
A. Individuals feel strengthened and protected; team can meet failure with greater persistency; team can formulate goals to help each other out
Q. What does this following ground to air symbol mean?
F
A. Require food and water
Q. True or false. Warm fronts are LESS stable than cold fronts.
A. FALSE. They are more stable.
Q. High pressure systems are associated with what kind of weather?
A. Foul/bad weather.
Q. True or false. You can predict when a warm front will occur.
A. True. Forecast up to 2 days in advance by a consistent sequence of cloud formations – cirrus, cirrostratus, altostratus, & nimbostratus
Q. The line where two air masses meet is called a ______.
A. Front
Q. What are the 3 principles of effective speaking?
A. Personality, preparation, & presentation
Q. List 4 ways to avoid stage fright.
A. Personal appearance (high standard – you look good); memorize opening sentence (boost confidence); breathe deeply (relieve tension); believe in yourself; prepare your speech (prepare & practice); pick out a friendly face (feel more comfortable); and voice (pitch, tone, volume, rate – vary)
Q. What are the 3 components that make up personality?
A. Attitude, appearance, voice.
Q. What does the “A” in the acronym CARE stand for?
A. Acknowledge, let them know you are listening