1. California Cadet Corps Curriculum on Military Subjects
ESSAYONS
“CACC Background”

2. CACC Background Agenda
A1. History of the Cadet Corps
A2. Structure & Organization of the California Cadet Corps
A3. Mission of the California Cadet Corps
A4. Objectives of the California Cadet Corps
A5. Mission of the California Cadet Corps
A6. Objectives of the California Cadet Corps

3. History of the California cadet corps
A1. Explain one major theme outlined in the history of the California Cadet Corps

4. Cadet Corps History 1856: California Cadet programs
“Cadet Companies” attached to National Guard units
1880: First statewide official Cadet programs
Supported NG officer training
April 5, 1911: CACC founded

5. Cadet Corps History Cadet First Sergeant, Placer High School,
Auburn, circa 1912

6. Cadet Corps History By 1918: over 7,000 Cadets trained
1,931 served in military in WWI
218 officers
190 NCOS
1919: Cadet programs assimilated into JROTC
Participating cadets decreased
1926: Cadet companies dwindled to 24
1928: Only six schools
1933 – 1945: Little to no official cadet records

7. Cadet Company 132, Fresno H.S. 1922
Cadet Corps History
Cadet Company 132, Fresno H.S. 1922

8. Cadet Corps History 1940s WWII Cadet Corps regained vitality!
Increasing number of schools & Cadets
Army General “Vinegar Joe” Stilwell
Head of Western Defense Command
Provided training areas for Cadets
Supplied uniforms, weapons, equipment, & instructors for summer programs

9. Cadet Corps History 1940s (continued)
1948: The General Joseph W. Stilwell Saber created
Awarded annually to one Cadet for merit in:
military science & tactics,
academic studies excellence,
school athletics participation, and
extra-curricular school activities
Today, Stilwell Saber Award usually given to Overall Outstanding Cadet at Corps State IMA competition

10. Cadet Corps History 1950-1990 The Cold War Era
Cadet Corps thrived after WWII ended
Mid-1950s:
120 schools
7,000+ Cadets
10,000 Cadets by 1958
Program, expenditures, & budget rapidly increasing
1958: $331,000 spent on the program

11. Cadet Corps History 1950-1990 The Cold War Era (continued)
1960s: Economic Recession
Budget reduced to $39,000 by 1960
Enrollment & participation limited to cut costs
Programs suffered
Schools programs, units, & Brigades closed

12. Cadet Corps History 1950-1990 The Cold War Era (continued)
1970s: “Business as usual” – survival!
Economic recessions, gas shortages, & post-Vietnam war anti-military sentiment
30 June 1973 – Females allowed to join Cadet Corps
Increased population of middle school Cadets

13. Cadet Corps History 1950-1990 The Cold War Era (continued) 1980s 1990s
1981: Budget slashed again
Mid-1980s: Annual State encampments ceased
1990s
1992: Cadet Corps Budget eliminated for three years
Units & school programs strived to remain open

14. Cadet Corps History The Millennium & Resurgence
9/11/2001 – America was attacked
Military type virtues made comeback
CACC expanded
Public Military Institutes made comeback
Support & programs grew
Summer camps made comeback

15. Cadet Corps History The Millennium & Resurgence
Gov. Jerry Brown at 2011 Corps centennial celebration:
“People are having a hard time deciding what our common purpose is," he said. "I see in the California Cadet Corps the training of our future leaders who rise above their own selfish interests and think about the state and the country first That's what leadership is about."

16. Check on Learning
In thinking about the history from the Cadet Corps’ beginning up through now, what is something you’ve noticed about its growth—or lack thereof—over the years?

17. California cadet corps Motto
A2. Give the Cadet Corps motto in French and English

18. Cadet Corps Motto ESSAYONS French word Means “Let us try”
Pronounced “Es-Ā-Yone”
French word
Means “Let us try”
We put forth our best effort and stay with the job until the job is done

19. California cadet corps Colors and Symbols
A3. Describe the colors and symbols on the Cadet Corps Distinctive Unit Insignia (patch)

20. Cadet Corps Distinctive Unit Insignia (Patch)
Patch Colors
Blue and Gold
Grizzly Bear
The official animal of California
Torch of Learning
Represents the Cadet Corps
as a school program
Sword
Represents the military
aspects of the Cadet Corps

21. Check on Learning What does “ESSAYONS” mean in English?
What symbols on the Cadet Corps insignia/patch represent the following:
Military aspects of CACC =
California state animal =
A school program =

22. Structure & organization of the ca cadet corps
A4. Explain the structure & organization of the California Cadet Corps

23. CACC Structure & Organization
California Military & Veterans code authorizes CACC programs:
Community Colleges (none currently)
Elementary, Middle, & High Schools
In-school programs
After-school programs
Military Institutes
ChalleNGe academies
Reserve Cadets

24. CACC Structure & Organization
California Military Department (CMD) & California National Guard oversee the CACC
CMD formed Youth and Community Programs Task Force
CACC
ChalleNGe academies
Military institutes

25. CACC Structure & Organization
Three distinct chains of command
Cadets from lowest to highest levels chain
School leaders chain
CACC adult & military leaders chain
Overlap, but
One vision
One set of goals
One way forward

26. CACC Organizational Structure

27. CACC Structure & Organization
Platoon or Company = school with a small number of Cadets
Battalion = school with a CACC program
Regiment = schools with a couple of battalions
Brigade = geographical grouping of battalions

28. CACC Structure & Organization
The Principal is head of CACC at their school
Principal works with Commandant
Brigade commanders & staff = senior Cadets
Brigade Advisor:
Adult mentor
Ensures battalions properly execute Cadet program
Oversees promotion of Cadet officers

29. CACC Structure & Organization
State Level
Adult staff
Mentor state-level Cadet leaders
Administer state program & budget
Write Cadet regulations
Plan CACC future
Cadet staff
Assigned to the 10th Corps
Improve annual state-level run activities
Plan & coordinate higher level command processes
Practice leadership & management skills

30. Check on Learning
T / F: Currently, there are CACC programs in elementary through community colleges.
T / F: The CACC has three distinct chains of command which overlaps.
The highest position over the three chains of command is the
State-level Cadet leaders are assigned to the Corps.

31. Mission of the ca cadet corps
A5. Identify the mission of the California Cadet Corps

32. CACC Mission
The mission of the California Cadet Corps is to provide California schools and students with a quality educational and leadership development program that prepares students for success in college and the workforce.

33. Check on Learning
The mission of the California Cadet Corps is to provide California schools and students with a quality and development that prepares students for in college and the workforce.

34. OBJECTIVES OF THE CA CADET CORPS
A6. Identify the objectives of the California Cadet Corps

35. Cadet Corps Objectives
To develop Leadership
To engender Citizenship
To encourage Patriotism
To foster Academic Excellence
To teach Basic Military Knowledge
To promote Health, Wellness, & Fitness

36. Cadet Corps Objectives
To develop LEADERSHIP
Primary objective of CACC
Provide knowledge and skills to improve leadership capabilities in any forum
Develop skills for success when entering college or any career field

37. Cadet Corps Objectives
To engender CITIZENSHIP
Be a productive member of society
Do your duty as a citizen of this country
Be a good person
Do what’s right
Embrace Cadet Corps values & carry them throughout life

38. Cadet Corps Objectives
To encourage PATRIOTISM
Respect for our flag & patriotic symbols
Customs and Courtesies
Appreciation of the contributions of our military veterans
Appreciation of U.S. history

39. Cadet Corps Objectives
To foster ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Good grades
Productive study skills
Test-taking strategies
Consistent and complete note-taking
Active listening skills

40. Cadet Corps Objectives
To teach BASIC MILITARY KNOWLEDGE
Provides structure to develop leadership, discipline, teamwork, and attention to detail
Military combat skills not taught
Military skills taught:
Drill and ceremonies
Proper wearing of the uniform
Chain of command
First Aid
Military customs and courtesies
Survival
Map reading and orienteering

41. Cadet Corps Objectives
To promote HEALTH, WELLNESS and FITNESS
Develop healthy habits
Become a well-rounded person
Eat healthy foods
Exercise
Maintain mental and emotional health
Develop Resiliency
Deal with life’s ups & downs
Counteract negative influences

42. Check on Learning The Cadet Corps Objectives are: To develop
To engender
To encourage
To foster
To teach
To promote , , &