CADET Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. The attack victim ___________ not to press charges. → chose
2. When responding to a domestic violence call, what should a deputy do first upon arrival? → Stage nearby, assess the scene for safety before approaching
3. A police officer is first on scene at a major collision with multiple casualties. What is their immediate priority? → Assess casualties, request emergency medical services, and secure the scene
4. The rank of Petty Officer First Class was formalized in the Canadian Armed Forces following which major reorganization? → The 1968 unification of the Canadian Armed Forces under the National Defence Act
5. What is the difference in average speed between the departures of the trains at 7:50 and 10:30, measured in miles per hour? (Traveled distance is 164 miles) → 5mph
6. Which sentence uses the word 'ENLIST' correctly? → She chose to enlist in the Canadian Armed Forces after graduation.
7. A police officer observes a vehicle swerving between lanes late at night. What is the most appropriate initial action? → Activate emergency lights and follow at a safe distance while calling for backup
8. During a search incident to arrest, an officer finds an item not related to the crime but potentially evidence of another offence. What should the officer do? → Seize and document the item, then consult a supervisor about the new offence
9. Select LRS/CC applies here. → All of the above
10. In the sentence 'The platoon advanced cautiously through the dense forest,' what part of speech is 'cautiously'? → Adverb
11. If a pilot increases back pressure on the control column during level flight, what will happen? → The aircraft will climb
12. You face west and make a 180° turn. Which direction are you now facing? → East
13. Looking at a 3×3 grid of blocks, if you remove one corner block, how many blocks remain? → 8
14. What does the acronym 'NDHQ' stand for in the Canadian Forces? → National Defence Headquarters
15. When conducting a traffic stop, where should the officer position their vehicle relative to the stopped car? → Offset to the left and approximately one car length behind
16. Which of the following fractions is the largest? → 7/8
17. Which of the following values is explicitly emphasized in the CAF Ethos as a core expectation for NCO leaders like a PO1? → Unlimited liability and serving with honour, integrity, and respect for human dignity
18. What does the term 'azimuth' mean in military navigation? → A horizontal angle measured clockwise from north to a direction of travel
19. What expression has the same meaning as the word underlined in the sentence below? The incident resulted in a laceration on the victim's arm. → cut
20. A sectional chart shows an airspace depicted with a blue dashed line. What type of airspace does this represent? → Class D airspace
21. Which sentence contains a spelling error? → The batallion assembled at dawn for inspection.
22. When addressing a Petty Officer First Class verbally, what is the correct form of address used by junior sailors? → Petty Officer
23. In land navigation, what does 'pace count' help a soldier determine? → Distance travelled on foot
24. What does the phonetic alphabet word 'NOVEMBER' represent in aviation communications? → N
25. What does a NJROTC 0-5 mean? → C/Commander
26. Give a description of the cadet sailor apprentice rank's appearance. → Two silver diagonal stripes
27. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the principle of 'unity of command' during a joint deployment? → A single commander has authority over all forces assigned to accomplish a common objective
28. What type of anchor is most commonly used on small Canadian naval and coast guard vessels? → Danforth (fluke) anchor
29. How much would two round-trip tickets for the quickest coach trip with breakfast cost in total? → £170
30. In the Canadian Armed Forces pay structure, Petty Officer First Class falls under which pay group category? → Sergeant/Petty Officer First Class group (Sgt/PO1)