California Cadet Corps Curriculum on Military Subjects ESSAYONS

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

CACC Background Agenda • A 1. History of the Cadet Corps • A 2. Structure & Organization of the California Cadet Corps • A 3. Mission of the California Cadet Corps • A 4. Objectives of the California Cadet Corps • A 5. Mission of the California Cadet Corps • A 6. Objectives of the California Cadet Corps

HISTORY OF THE CALIFORNIA CADET CORPS A 1. Explain one major theme outlined in the history of the California Cadet Corps

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

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

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 - 250 to 24 • 1928: Only six schools • 1933 – 1945: Little to no official cadet records

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

Cadet Corps History • 1940 s – WWII – Cadet Corps regained vitality! – Increasing number of schools & Cadets – Army General “Vinegar Joe” Stilwell • Head of Western Defense Command 1945 - 1946 – Provided training areas for Cadets – Supplied uniforms, weapons, equipment, & instructors for summer programs

Cadet Corps History • 1940 s (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

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

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

Cadet Corps History • 1950 -1990 The Cold War Era (continued) – 1970 s: “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

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

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

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. "

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?

CALIFORNIA CADET CORPS MOTTO A 2. Give the Cadet Corps motto in French and English

Cadet Corps Motto • ESSAYONS – 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

CALIFORNIA CADET CORPS COLORS AND SYMBOLS A 3. Describe the colors and symbols on the Cadet Corps Distinctive Unit Insignia (patch)

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

Check on Learning 1. What does “ESSAYONS” mean in English? 2. What symbols on the Cadet Corps insignia/patch represent the following: a. Military aspects of CACC = b. California state animal = c. A school program =

STRUCTURE & ORGANIZATION OF THE CA CADET CORPS A 4. Explain the structure & organization of the California Cadet Corps

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 – Challe. NGe academies – Reserve Cadets

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

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

CACC Organizational Structure

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

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

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 10 th Corps • Improve annual state-level run activities • Plan & coordinate higher level command processes • Practice leadership & management skills

Check on Learning 1. T / F: Currently, there are CACC programs in elementary through community colleges. 2. T / F: The CACC has three distinct chains of command which overlaps. 3. The highest position over the three chains of command is the. 4. State-level Cadet leaders are assigned to the Corps.

MISSION OF THE CA CADET CORPS A 5. Identify the mission of the California Cadet Corps

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.

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.

OBJECTIVES OF THE CA CADET CORPS A 6. Identify the objectives of the California Cadet Corps

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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