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What is a regulation?
A rule or order issued by an executive authority or regulatory agency of a government and having the force of law.
Why are regulations numbered?
To make it easier to find them and refer to them.
What are the general subjects of the regulations?
CR 1 - Administration and Personnel, CR 2 - Safety and Security, CR 3 - Training and Operations, CR 4 - Supply and Logistics, CR 5 - Civic, Public, and Military Affairs.
What format do most regulations follow? Give an example.
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What website takes you to all CACC regulations?
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What does CR stand for?
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What happens when new regulations are published or updated?
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How often does the CACC completely update the regulation?
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Why is verifying any changes in regulations important?
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As a new cadet, what regulations are most important?
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What should you do as you are appointed to cadet staff positions?
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What is the general layout of a regulation's information?
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What kind of figures do regulations often have?
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What does it mean if a regulation describes a letter format?
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Where is the CACC Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI) worn?
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How far from the front edge of the garrison cap is the DUI worn?
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What color boots can be worn with the Class C uniform?
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What is the official name of the Class C uniform?
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What paragraph authorizes the wear of the black beret?
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Can you wear a silver buckle with your Class B uniform?
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What paragraph authorizes color guard members to wear white gloves?
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Is demotion possible?
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What makes demotion possible?
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What is demotion?
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What are milestone promotions?
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What do all ranks require for promotion?
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What does PTA stand for?
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What does Appendix A of CR 1-5 show?
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What does Appendix B of CR 1-5 show?
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What does Appendix C of CR 1-5 show?
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What does Appendix D of CR 1-5 show?
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What does chapter 3 of CR 1-5 cover?
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What are the waivers that allow a cadet to promote without meeting an Appendix A requirement?
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What are schools not allowed to do regarding CR 1-5?
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What are the three category levels for cadet decorations and awards?
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What are unit awards?
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What does CR 1-1 describe?
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How do you wear your CACC ribbons correctly?
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What is the order of the color of each ribbon?
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What is the order of precedence?
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What is an accoutrement?
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What does a Gold Star device mean?
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What does a Silver Star device mean?
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What does a Bronze Star device mean?
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What does a Gold Oak Leaf device mean?
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What does a Silver Oak Leaf device mean?
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What does a Bronze Oak Leaf device mean?
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What does a Bronze letter 'E' device mean?
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What does a Bronze letter 'A' device mean?
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What does a Bronze numeral(s) device mean?
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What are the three levels of CACC awards?
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What does 'precedence' of ribbons mean?
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What is the name of the ribbon devices and what do they mean: gold 5 point star, silver leaf, bronze e, numbers 2 through 9?
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What is the Form 13?
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Why is knowing Form 13 important for S1 Officers or Cadets in an NCO position?
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What should every cadet know regarding Form 13 and why?
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What does CR 1 General Administration provide regarding Form 13?
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What is the 201 file?
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What sections are found in Form 13?
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Where does the commandant sign on Form 13 and in what section?
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How long is the record kept on file for at the unit?
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What is a key to keeping your Form 13 up-to-date?
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Although the cadet's PT performance information isn't allowed in the record, what can you still do?
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Who is responsible for keeping the records up to date?
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When should you NOT update service records and why?
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What is best to avoid poor penmanship when filling in personal information on the service records?
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Where do all promotions/demotions get posted?
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Why is recording every promotion in Form 13 important?
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What are disciplinary actions?
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What is administrative action?
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What happens if you flunk your classes?
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It is kept secret how to get promoted.
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You can get promoted without meeting all requirements.
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What is CACC Form 100?
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What is another form that all cadets should have some familiarity with?
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What is the layout of Form 100, and what does it list?
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Study Notes
CACC Regulations Overview
- A regulation is a rule or order with the force of law issued by an executive authority.
- Regulations are numbered for easy reference and retrieval.
- CACC regulations are based on five general subjects:
- CR 1: Administration and Personnel
- CR 2: Safety and Security
- CR 3: Training and Operations
- CR 4: Supply and Logistics
- CR 5: Civic, Public, and Military Affairs
Regulation Formatting and Access
- Regulations follow a format: "CR" followed by a number, a dash, and another number (e.g., CR 1-1).
- Access to all CACC regulations is available at https://cacadets.org/Regulations, organized numerically with details like publication date and changes.
Important Acronyms and Updates
- "CR" stands for Cadet Regulation.
- Notifications of new regulations or updates are sent to subscribers based on their preferences.
- Major regulation updates occur approximately every three years.
Cadet Responsibilities and Resources
- Verify changes in regulations regularly for accuracy.
- New cadets should focus on key regulations such as uniform wear (CR 1-8), earning awards (CR 1-1), and promotion processes (CR 1-5).
Staff Position Guidance
- As cadets take on staff roles, they must review relevant regulations to ensure compliance and procedural correctness.
Regulation Layout
- Each regulation details include:
- Regulation Number and Title
- Publisher and Publication Date
- Summary of Changes and Applicability
- Proponent and Exception Authority
- Supplementation and Distribution Information
Uniform Regulations
- Class A Uniform: Authorized for year-round, includes black service uniform with specific guidelines for fit and maintenance.
- Class B Uniform: Similar to Class A but allows variations like trousers and unisex designs; long-sleeved shirts are permitted.
- Class C Uniform: Known as the cadet utility uniform, features a loose fit with specific fabric and design requirements.
Physical Fitness Uniform
- The PT Uniform is suitable for school physical education with specific guidelines on wear and appearance, including requirements for shirts, shorts, and sweatpants.
Insignia and Accessories
- CACC Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI) is worn in specific locations on the uniform, including the beret and garrison cap.
- Regulations specify color and style allowances for buckles and require adherence to detailed insignia placement.
Promotion and Rank
- Demotion is possible due to poor performance or conduct, and specific criteria are set for rank reductions.
- All ranks require successful completion of a Performance Task Assessment (PTA), with milestone promotions contingent on passing written exams.
Appendix Structures
- CR 1-5 includes detailed appendices outlining promotion requirements, assessment criteria, and potential waivers for rank exceptions.### Cadet Requirements and Awards
- Schools cannot supplement requirements to Cadet Requirements (CR) 1-5 to ensure equal promotion opportunities for all cadets.
- Cadet decorations and awards are categorized into three levels: state, brigade, and school.
- Unit awards are given to entire units rather than individual cadets.
- CR 1-1 outlines the criteria for awarding Honor Bars, Badges, and Shoulder Cords.
Ribbon and Accoutrement Guidelines
- CACC ribbons should be worn with Unit Awards above the right pocket and Individual Awards above the left pocket, with the highest awards to the right.
- Ribbons are arranged from darkest to lightest: black, brown, purple, dark blue, red, green, orange or gold, light blue, yellow, light gray, and then white.
- Precedence indicates the order of preference for ribbon display, with the highest on the right.
Recognition Devices
- Devices are accoutrements authorized to augment ribbons, such as the Gold Star (State First Place), Silver Star (State Second Place), and Bronze Star (State Third Place).
- Gold Oak Leaf signifies Brigade First Place, while Silver and Bronze Oak Leaves denote Second and Third Place, respectively.
- Special achievement is represented by a Bronze letter "E" and marksmanship by a Bronze letter "A".
Cadet Personnel Records
- Form 13 serves as the Cadet Service Record, documenting awards, promotions, and assignments, found in a cadet's personnel file.
- Keeping records updated is essential for S1 Officers and NCOs to maintain accurate service records.
- Form 13 includes sections on Personnel Information, Appointments and Reductions, Awards and Decorations, Physical Fitness Qualification, Rifle Qualification, and Duty Assignments.
Record Maintenance and Management
- The commandant signs Form 13 in the True Copy Statement section and in the Statement of Service when closing out the record.
- Records are retained for five years after a cadet exits the program.
- Timely updates to Form 13 are crucial for documenting awards and significant events, while PT performance data remains protected.
Promotions and Disciplinary Actions
- The S1 is responsible for maintaining accurate records, particularly for promotions and demotions resulting from performance issues.
- There can be disciplinary actions for poor performance or behavior, leading to cadet demotion.
- Waivers for promotion requirements are rare, and cadets must typically meet conditions outlined in CR 1-5.
Clothing Records
- CACC Form 100 is the Individual Clothing Record, detailing issued and authorized uniform items for cadets.
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