California Cadet Corps Since 1911 Mission Objectives The

California Cadet Corps Since 1911

Mission & Objectives The MISSION of the California Cadet Corps (CACC) is to provide California schools and students with a quality educational and leadership development program that prepares students for success in college and the work force. Six core OBJECTIVES of the California Cadet Corps: To develop Leadership. To engender Citizenship. To encourage Patriotism. To foster Academic Excellence. To teach Basic Military Knowledge. To promote Health, Fitness, and Wellness.

Chains of Command Governor Superintendent of Public Instruction TAG Commander YCPTF CACC XO CACC HQ Staff Superintendent 10 th Corps Commander District Administrator Brigade Advisor Brigade Commander Principal Regimental Advisor Regimental Commander 10 th Corps Advisor Commandant of Cadets Assistant Commandant s Direct Reporting Battalion Commander Company Commander Coordinating Platoon Leader Mentoring Squad Leader Optional Squad Member Color Key Primary Cadet Chain School Chain Advisor/Mentor Chain CACC HQ Staff Source: CR 3 -22, 28 MAR 2016

Organization & Numbers BRIGADE 4 3 HQ CACC & 10 th Corps 8 7 14 11 1 MILITARY ACADEMY TOTAL CADETS 1 ST 5 2 1 360 3 RD 4 4 0 212 4 TH 1 0 3 1131 7 TH 0 0 1 898 8 th 1 5 0 286 9 TH 0 1 ES 3 1263 11 TH 4 6 0 1241 14 TH 0 6 0 441 18 TH 6* 1 0 249 TOTAL 18 HIGH MIDDLE SCHOOLS 9 6142 54% Middle/Elementary School 46% High School 66% Male - 44% Female 1. 5% Cadet Officers 15% NCO 83% CFC & Below Data from OCT 2016 SARs

10 th Corps Staff • Cadet Only Chain of Command • State Level Command & Control through regional brigades • Strategic Leadership • Plan & Execute State Level Activities • Form core of Staff for Summer Camp

State Activities • CERT Training • Xtreme Team Challenge • Drill Competition • Individual Major Awards • Summer Camp

Training Cadets know and apply theories of leadership. Cadets participate in patriotic activities and develop a spirit of patriotism. Cadets participate in a variety of fitness and wellness activities.

Cadets learn strategies to improve school performance and be good citizens. Cadets learn basic military subjects. Cadets participate in Drill and Ceremonies. Cadets know principles of First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

Results • 86% of California Cadet Corps graduates pursue higher education. About 3% join the U. S. Armed Forces. • California Cadet Corps cadets attend school at a rate 3. 8% higher than their non-cadet counterparts. • Cadets experience serious disciplinary infractions significantly less often than their non-cadet counterparts. • Cadets earn an average of 0. 54 grade points higher than their non-cadet counterparts. • Cadets score significantly higher on a nationally-normed assessment of leadership skills than students in grades 4 -12 not enrolled in the Cadet program. • Cadets outperform by eight percentile points their non-cadet counterparts on the Fitnessgram, the assessment of Fitness and Wellness administered by California schools. • Cadets report significant gains in patriotic spirit, leadership development, and preparation for college and careers.