Unit Knowledge Flashcards
(30 cards)
What are the four areas of effective discipline in the KGSACU?
- Dress and Bearing
- Conduct
- Teamwork
- Personal Organisation
What are the names of the four types of dress?
- Kilt ceremonial
- Ceremonial
- Field
- Barracks
What year was the KGSACU established?
1929
What is the Knox kilt based off?
McPherson Clan Tartan
What is the origin of the hand salute?
Knights lifting visors to see each other, inspecting officer sees there is no concealed weapon in hand
What Battalion is the KGSACU apart of?
26th Battalion or Special Conditions Brigade
What does the sword on the AAC badge represent?
Knowledge
What does the torch on the AAC badge represent?
Learning
What is the origin of the Parade Ground?
After battle they would put all the fallen soldiers in the middle to mark the roll, the parade ground represents hallowed ground
What is the rank from lowest to highest?
RCT CDT CPL SGT WO2 WO1 CUO 2LT LT CPT MAJ LTCOL (lieutenant colonel) COL (colonel)
What does WO2 badge look like?
Large crown with square around it
What does WO1 badge look like?
Australian coat of arms
What does CUO badge look like?
27.5 chevrons arranged in a diamond
What does 2LT badge look like?
1 pip (circle with four triangles on all sides)
What does LT badge look like?
2 pips
What does CPT badge look like?
3 pips
What does MAJ badge look like?
Small crown
What does LTCOL badge look like?
Small crown on top 1 pip on bottom
What does COL badge look like?
Small crown on top 2 pips on the bottom
What character traits and skills does the cadet program seek to develop?
Self confidence, interpersonal skills, attitude and mateship
As of 2010 how many cadet units are there in Australia?
232
What is ceremonial DPCU?
Balmoral, shirt tucked in, sleeves rolled and black boots polished
What is barracks DPCU?
Balmoral, shirt untucked, sleeves unrolled, green boots or black boots dulled
What is field dress?
Bush hat, shirt untucked, sleeves unrolled, green boots or black boots dulled
