CADET Military History and Customs 3

Question 1

What does the acronym 'NDHQ' stand for in the Canadian Forces?

Accepted Answer

National Defence Headquarters

Answer

Naval Defence and Harbour Quarters

Answer

National Deployment and Humanitarian Quarters

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Northern Defence and Hazard Quarters

Question 2

What was 'Operation MEDUSA' in Canadian military history?

Accepted Answer

A major NATO combat operation in Kandahar, Afghanistan (2006)

Answer

A Canadian peacekeeping mission in Haiti (2004)

Answer

A Canadian naval interdiction mission in the Persian Gulf (2003)

Answer

A counter-terrorism operation in Canada (2006)

Question 3

What is the Canadian Forces' 'Code of Conduct' primarily intended to guide?

Accepted Answer

The behaviour of Canadian Forces members, especially if captured by an enemy

Answer

The rules for wearing the Canadian Forces uniform

Answer

The regulations governing military pay and benefits

Answer

The procedures for filing a formal grievance

Question 4

Which organisation administers military justice and discipline in the Canadian Armed Forces?

Accepted Answer

The Canadian Military Justice System under the National Defence Act

Answer

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

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The Department of Justice Canada

Answer

The civilian court system exclusively

Question 5

What is the 'Last Post' bugle call traditionally used for at Canadian military ceremonies?

Accepted Answer

To mark the end of the day and honour the fallen at memorial services

Answer

To signal the start of a parade

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To call soldiers to attention before inspection

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To announce the arrival of a senior officer

Question 6

In what year did Canada first send troops to serve under a United Nations peacekeeping mission?

Accepted Answer

1956

Answer

1945

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1963

Answer

1950