ACAPQS

8/6/2019 ACAPQS

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/acapqs 1/69

U.S. Military Cadet CorpsPersonal Qualification Standards (PQS)

Name: Unit: DateEnrolled:

Brigade:

PQS# TASKUSMCC USNCC USACC

Cadet E-3or above

Date Personnel

Officer

Date Notes

ENROLLMENT

01 Submit all necessaryenrollment forms.

X X X

02 Issued basic uniforms.Placement of insignia andnametapes explained.

X X X

03 Know the proper placementof ACA patches, rank/ratinginsignia.

X X X

04 ID Card issued to Cadet.Proper use of the ID card hasbeen explained.

X X X

05 Oath of Enrollmentadministered by CO.

X X X

ENROLLED IN THE U.S. MILITARY

CADET CORPS

Personnel Officer Signature Date

E-1 to E-2 (Temporary)


Cadet E-3or above

Date Personnel

Officer

Date Notes

COURSES

X

Complete Basic Military Requirements NRCC with apassing score.

X

X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


TIME IN SERVICE (TIS)

Four months enrollment with85% attendance at all drillsand special activities.

X X X

TIME IN GRADE (TIG)

Four months as an E-1.X X X

MINIMUM AGE

At least 12 years old. X X X

MILITARY SKILLS

Demonstrate the followingmovements: X X X

Fall in / Fall out Attention

At Ease At Rest

Forward March Halt Right Oblique Left Oblique

Double Time Side Step

Half Step Back Step

To the Rear Eyes Right

Left Flank Right Flank

Parade Rest Dress Right Dress

Open Ranks Close Ranks

Uncover / Cover Change Step

Column Left Column Right

Demonstrate a proper salute.Explain when and when notto salute. Know thedifferences in salutingcustoms between theNavy/Marine Corps and theArmy.

X X X

Describe the proceduresfollowed during morning andevening colors.

X X X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Explain “By your leave, Sir.”X X

Explain the composition andproper wear of the CombatUtility Uniform.

X X

Explain the composition and

proper wear of the followinguniforms:

Service DressBlue

Service DressWhite

Summer White Winter BlueWinter WorkingBlue

Dungaree /Utility

Coveralls

X

Explain the composition andproper wear of the followinguniforms:

Service “A” Service “B”

Service “C” Service “D”

Utility “D”

X

Explain the composition andproper wear of the BattleDress Uniform.

X

Explain the composition andproper wear of the followinguniforms:

Ugly Green Short Sleevedugly green

Long SleevedUgly Green

X

Explain the meaning of “Aye,Aye, Sir.” X X

Recite the eleven generalorders of a sentry. X X

Recite the three generalorders of the Interior Guard. X

Demonstrate the ability toproperly put on a pair of

leggings.

X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Demonstrate ability to board(enter) and leave a buildingor ship through thequarterdeck.

X X

Roll and tie your neckerchief.X

Demonstrate the ability toblock your utility cover. X X

Demonstrate the ability to rollyour utility sleeves. X X X

Demonstrate an under-standing of the 24-hour clock. X X X

Demonstrate the ability toreport to an officer whileindoors and outdoors.

X X X

Demonstrate the ability to

report to a non-commissioned officer / pettyofficer while indoors andoutdoors.

X X X

Know how to strike ship’stime on your unit’squarterdeck bell.

X

Quarterdeck Watches:Stand six two-hour watchesas Messenger of the Watch.

X

Date Signature

Fire and Security Sentry:Stand six two-hour watchesas a Fire and SecuritySentry.

X

Date Signature

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Charge of Quarters: Standsix two-hour watches as CQ. X

Date Signature

Name and identify enlistedrates for the U.S. Navy andCoast Guard from E-l throughE-9.

X X

Name and identify enlisted

rates for the U.S. MarineCorps from E-1 through E-9. X X

Name and identify enlistedranks for the U.S. Army fromE-l through E-9.

X

Pass a visual test on enlistedrating insignia for BM, HM,JO, SK, GM, DC, YN, PH,

X

Name and identify officer ranks of the U.S. Navy andCoast Guard from O-1through O-10.

X X

Name and identify officer ranks of the U.S. Army O-1through O-10.

X

Pass a visual test on rankand rating insignia for bothofficer and enlisted

X X X

SERVICE UNIQUE

SKILLS

Tie and explain the use of thefollowing knots:

Bowline Square Knot

Clove Hitch Round Turnand Two Half

X X X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Hitches


Sheepshank Sheet BendCleat Hitch

X

Know the safety rules thatapply to the use of power tools, machinery and liftingheavy objects.

X X X

Demonstrate the proper useof a Personal FlotationDevice (PFD) such as a life

jacket or life ring.

X

Demonstrate the ability tosend a Mayday, Pan Pan, or Security call on the VHF

radio.

X

Demonstrate the ability touse a heaving line. X

PHYSICAL FITNESS

AND FIRST AID

Swim 75 yards using one or more of the following strokes:sidestroke, breaststroke or crawl.. After completing theswim, rest by floating.

X X X

Pass the President’s

Challenge Physical FitnessTest with a minimal score for your age.

Event ScoreRun:

Sit-ups:Sit/Reach:

ShuttleRun:

Push-ups:

X X X

X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Pass the President’sChallenge Physical FitnessTest with the followingadditional event:

Event ScorePull-ups:

X

X

Explain the four life-savingsteps.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Discuss with your FirstSergeant / Leading PettyOfficer what you expect from

a leader.

X X X

AMERICANISM

Memorize the Pledge of Allegiance. X X X

Memorize the words of thefirst two stanzas of theNational Anthem.

X X X

SERVICE HERITAGE

Know the birthday and historyof the American Cadet

Alliance.

X X X

Know the birthday of theUnited States Navy andMarine Corps.

X X

Know the birthday of theUnited States Coast Guard. X

Know the birthday of theUnited States Army. X

Sing the words to Anchors Aweigh. Know how torespond when you hear to

song played.

X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Sing the words to MarineCorps Hymn. Know how torespond when you hear tosong played.

X

Sing the words to The Army Goes Rolling Along. Knowhow to respond when youhear to song played.

X

Explain the mission of theCoast Guard and itsrelationship to theDepartment of Defense.

X

Know and explain the CoreValues of the U.S. Navy andMarine Corps

X X

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Log at least 16 hours of workon unit equipment or

facilities; or, log 16 hours of community service as arepresentative of ACA.

X X X

ELECTIVE POINTS

Earn a total of 10 ACAElective Points. X X X

TESTING

Pass Service-uniqueEssential Subjects Test witha score of 65 or above.

X X X

PROMOTED TO THE GRADE OF E-2(T) Commanding Officer Signature Date

E-1 to E-2 or E-2(T) to E-2

DPQS# TASK

USMCC USNCC USACCCadet E-3or above

Date Personnel

Officer

Date Notes

PQS

Complete all PQS items for your Brigade as outlinedabove.

X X X

ANNUAL TRAINING

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Complete at least sevenconsecutive days of RecruitTraining.

X X X

PROMOTED TO THE GRADE OF E-2Commanding Officer Signature Date

E-2 to E-3


Cadet E-3or above

Date Personnel

Officer

Date Notes

COURSES

X

Complete Seaman /Fireman / Airman or Constructionman NRCC witha passing score.

X

XTIME IN SERVICE (TIS)

Nine months enrollment with75% attendance at all drillsand special activities.

X X X

TIME IN GRADE (TIG)

Five months as an E-2. X X X

MINIMUM AGE

At least 12 and a half yearsold.

X X X

MILITARY SKILLS

Teach the followingmovements to a new recruit: X X X


At Ease At Rest

Forward March Halt

Right Oblique Left Oblique


Half Step Back Step

8/6/2019 ACAPQS








Demonstrate the ability toperform the following Manualof Arms using a drill rifle:

X X X

Right Shoulder Arms Left Shoulder Arms

Port Arms Order Arms

Present Arms Parade Rest

Attention Inspection Arms

Teach a new recruit theproper salute. Explain whenand when not to salute.Know the differences insaluting customs between theNavy/Marine Corps and theArmy.

X X X

Explain the degree system of compass direction. Explainvariation and deviation, andshow how corrections are

applied to correcting anduncorrecting compassheadings

X X X

Form a USMCC or USACCplatoon or USNCC Division,take muster and presentreports to the First Sergeant /Leading Petty Officer threetimes.

Date Signature

X X X

X X X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Possess the following

uniforms, properly markedand tailored:Service DressBlue

Service DressWhite


Dungaree /Utility

X

Possess the followinguniforms, properly markedand tailored:

Service “A” Service “B”Service “C” Service “D”

Utility “D”

X




X

Name relative bearings inboth degrees and points. Be

able to report objects in view,wind direction.

X X

Quarterdeck Watches:Stand six two-hour watchesas Messenger of the Watch.

X

Date Signature

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Fire and Security Sentry:Stand six two-hour watchesas a Fire and SecuritySentry.

X

Date Signature

Charge of Quarters: Standsix two-hour watches as CQ. X

Date Signature


X X

Name and identify enlistedrates for the U.S. MarineCorps from E-1 through E-9.

X X

Name and identify enlistedranks for the U.S. Army from

E-l through E-9.

X


X


X X


X

Pass a visual test on rank

and rating insignia for bothofficer and enlisted

X X X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


SERVICE UNIQUE

SKILLS


Figure Eight Rolling hitch

Half Hitch

Overhandknot

X X X


Stevedore’sknot

Bowline ona bight

Frenchbowline

X

Complete your state’s

Boating Safety course toacquire a boating license.

X

Know the identifying featuresand advantages of thefollowing ships and boats;aircraft carrier, destroyer,frigate, Coast Guard HighEndurance cutter, submarine,cruiser. Recreational boats:canoe, catamaran, dinghy,kayak, motor cruiser, motor lifeboat, punt, run-about andskiff.

X

Know the various materialsused for rope, theadvantages anddisadvantages of each, andthe characteristics of laid andbraided rope.

X

Understand the meaning of lay, thread, strand andhawser.

X

Demonstrate the ability tosecure a line to pilings, bitsand rings.

X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Demonstrate the ability toflake and flemish a line. X

Demonstrate how to cut andheat seal a synthetic line. X X X

Demonstrate anunderstanding of helmorders.

X

Explain the duties of anunderway lookout. X

Name the three principalmethods of visual signalingand explain the advantageand limitations of each.

X X X

Name the three principaltypes of radiotelephoneequipment in marine use.

X

Demonstrate the ability to

effectively use a marineradiotelephone.

X

Understand the meaning of Greenwich Mean Time andtime zones. Demonstrate theability to convert from onezone to another.

X X X

Know the proper response toman overboard, abandonship and fire drills.

X

List safety equipmentrequired by the USCG. X

Demonstrate the ability toproperly gong aboard or ashore the following:

National ChairmanNational CommandantBrigade Commander State Director Battalion Commander Unit Commanding Officer

X X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Demonstrate the ability toproperly fill out your unit’sdeck log.

X

PHYSICAL FITNESS

AND FIRST AID

Pass the President’s

Challenge Physical FitnessTest, improving your previousscore by 10%.

Event ScoreRun:

Sit-ups:Sit/Reach:

ShuttleRun:

Push-ups:

X X X

X



X

X

Lead Physical FitnessTraining for at least tenCadets on six occasions:

Date Signature

X X X

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Memorize and explain (inyour own words) the 14leadership traits.

X X X

Attend a leadership trainingclass.

X X X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Lead a Squad in close-order drill.

X X X

AMERICANISM

Know the names of your Governor, U.S. Senators andU.S. Representatives.

X X X

SERVICE HERITAGE

Know the birthday and historyof the American CadetAlliance.

X X X


X X



Sing the words to Anchors Aweigh. Know how torespond when you hear tosong played.

X

Sing the words to MarineCorps Hymn. Know how torespond when you hear tosong played.

X

Sing the words to The Army Goes Rolling Along. Knowhow to respond when youhear to song played.

X


X

Know and explain the CoreValues of the U.S. Navy andMarine Corps.

X X

Know and explain the CoreValues of the U.S. Army. X

COMMUNITY SERVICE

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Log at least 16 hours of workon unit equipment or facilities; or, log 16 hours of community service as arepresentative of ACA.

X X X

ELECTIVE POINTS


TESTING


X X X

ANNUAL TRAINING

Complete at least five days of on-the-job training at amilitary installation.

X X X

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or

Complete at additional tenelective points, for a total of 35.

X X X

PROMOTED TO THE GRADE OF E-3

Commanding Officer Signature Date

E-3 to E-4


Cadet E-3or above

Date Personnel

Officer

Date Notes

COURSES

X

Complete a PO3 ratingNRCC (BM, GM, SK, JO,

MM, etc.) with a passingscore.

X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


X


Fifteen months enrollmentwith 75% attendance at alldrills and special activities.

X X X

TIME IN GRADE (TIG)

Six months as an E-3. X X X

MINIMUM AGE

Age 12 and a half . X X X

REQUIRED AWARDS

Recruiting Ribbon(not required ITC Cadets)

X X X

MILITARY SKILLS

Lead a platoon in thefollowing drill movements: X X X


At Ease At Rest

Forward March Halt



Half Step Back Step







8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Demonstrate the ability tocommand a Color Guard, toinclude the followingcommands:CarryColors

PresentColors

Order

Colors

Left Turn /

Right TurnReverseColors

X X X

X X X

Form a USMCC or USACCplatoon or USNCC Division,take muster and presentreports to the First Sergeant /Leading Petty Officer sixtimes.

Date Signature

X X X

X X X


Service DressBlue

Service DressWhite

Summer White Winter Blue

Winter WorkingBlue Dungaree /Utility

X



Service “C” Service “D”Utility “D”

X

X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS





Name relative bearings inboth degrees and points. Beable to report objects in view,wind direction.

X X

Quarterdeck Watches:Stand six two-hour watchesas Petty Officer of the Watch.

X

Date Signature

Interior Guard: Stand sixtwo-hour watches asCorporal of the Guard.

X X

Date Signature


X X


X X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS



X


X


X X


X


X X X

SERVICE UNIQUE

SKILLS


Figure Eight Rolling hitch Half Hitch

Overhandknot

X X X


Stevedore’sknot

Bowline ona bight

Frenchbowline

X

Learn and demonstrate your ability to properly operate aboat to include proper mounting of the motor,fueling, starting, leaving dock,maneuvering, comingalongside, and securing(including flushing, if in saltwater).

X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Locate the capacity platerequired aboard newer smallboats. Show how to computethe safe loading capacity for a small boat.

X

Describe the parts of a blockand how blocks are sized.Demonstrate the safe use of a block and tackle.

X

Understand the executedocking commands used inhandling lines aboard ship.

X


X


X


X


X


X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Explain the purpose of theWatch, Quarter and StationBill.

X

Whip the end of a line.X

Make an eye splice.

XExplain the history of theBoatswain’s Call. Pipe thefollowing:Attention Attention All

HandsOver theSide

X

PHYSICAL FITNESS

AND FIRST AID

Pass the President’sChallenge Physical FitnessTest, improving your previousscore by 10%.

Event ScoreRun:

Sit-ups:

Sit/Reach:Shuttle

Run:Push-ups:

X X X

X



X

X

X X X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS



Date Signature

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Prepare a 30-45 minutelesson on U.S. Navy andMarine Corps Core Values.Present it to at least sixCadets using the Techniquesof Instruction.

X X

Prepare a 30-45 minutelesson on U.S. Army CoreValues. Present it to at leastsix Cadets using theTechniques of Instruction.

X

Conduct a fire drill for your unit’s spaces. Write a fire billand detailed procedures for the drill.

X X X

Lead a Squad in close-order drill.

X X X

Supervise opening and

closing formation/muster during your unit’s drill.

X X X

AMERICANISM


X X X

SERVICE HERITAGE


X X X

Know the birthday of the

United States Navy andMarine Corps. X X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS




Teach the words to Anchors Aweigh to a new recruit. X

Teach words to MarineCorps Hymn to a new recruit. X

Sing the words to The Army Goes Rolling Along to a newrecruit..

X


X

Know and explain the CoreValues of the U.S. Navy and

Marine Corps

X X

COMMUNITY SERVICE


X X X

ELECTIVE POINTS


TESTING


X X X

ANNUAL TRAINING

Complete an NHQ ApprovedAnnual Training (AT)program.

X X X

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or

8/6/2019 ACAPQS



X X X

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or


X X X


E-4 to E-5


Cadet E-3or above

Date Personnel

Officer

Date Notes

COURSES

X

Complete a PO3 ratingNRCC (BM, GM, SK, JO,MM, etc.) with a passingscore.

X

X


Eighteen months enrollmentwith 75% attendance at alldrills and special activities.

X X X

TIME IN GRADE (TIG)


MINIMUM AGE

Age 13. X X X

REQUIRED AWARDS

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


DEA Drug DemandReduction Ribbon

X X X

ACA Color Guard / Honor Guard

X X X

MILITARY SKILLS

Lead a Company in the

following drill movements: X X XFall in / Fall out Attention

At Ease At Rest

Forward March Halt



Half Step Back Step







Teach the following Color Guard commands:

CarryColors

PresentColors

Order Colors

Left Turn /Right Turn

ReverseColors

X X X

X X X

Form a USMCC or USACCplatoon or USNCC Division,take muster and presentreports to the First Sergeant /Leading Petty Officer six

times.

X X X

X X X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Date Signature


Service DressBlue

Service DressWhite


Winter WorkingBlue

Dungaree /Utility

X


Service “A” Service “B”Service “C” Service “D”Utility “D”

X




X


X X


X

Date Signature

8/6/2019 ACAPQS



X X

Date Signature


X X


X X


X


X


X X


X


X X X

SERVICE UNIQUE

SKILLS

8/6/2019 ACAPQS




Half Hitch

Overhandknot

X X X


Stevedore’sknot

Bowline ona bight

Frenchbowline

X

Learn and demonstrate your ability to properly operate aboat to include proper mounting of the motor,

fueling, starting, leaving dock,maneuvering, comingalongside, and securing(including flushing, if in saltwater).

X


X

Describe the parts of a blockand how blocks are sized.

Demonstrate the safe use of a block and tackle.

X


X

Learn and demonstrate your ability to properly operate aboat to include proper mounting of the motor,fueling, starting, leaving dock,maneuvering, comingalongside, and securing

(including flushing, if in salt

X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


water).


X


X


X


X


X


Make an eye splice.X

Explain the history of theBoatswain’s Call. Pipe thefollowing:Attention Attention All

HandsOver theSide

X

PHYSICAL FITNESS

AND FIRST AID

X X X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS



Event ScoreRun:

Sit-ups:Sit/Reach:

ShuttleRun:

Push-ups:

X


Event Score

Pull-ups:

X

X


X X X

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Working with other NCO’s/Petty Officers,develop a suggested oneyear training plan for your unit. Submit to your Commanding Officer for possible implementation.

X X X

Prepare a 30-45 minutelesson on the 14 Character

Traits of a leader. Present itto at least six Cadets using

X X X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


the Techniques of Instruction.

Conduct a seabag/duffel baginspection for junior Cadetsensuring all uniforms areproperly marked and inserviceable condition.

X X X

Write a Watch Bill/Duty

Roster for your unit’swatchstanders, covering thenext two months.

X X X

Be familiar with, and explainthe purpose of, each of theACA directives.

X X X

AMERICANISM


X X X

SERVICE HERITAGE


X X X


X X



Teach the words to Anchors

Aweigh to a new recruit. X



X


X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Know and explain the CoreValues of the U.S. Navy andMarine Corps

X X

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Log at least 16 hours of workon unit equipment or

facilities; or, log 16 hours of community service as arepresentative of ACA.

X X X

ELECTIVE POINTS


TESTING


X X X

ANNUAL TRAININGComplete an NHQ ApprovedNC /-Training (AT) program. X X X

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or


X X X

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or


X X X


8/6/2019 ACAPQS


E-5 to E-6


Cadet E-3or above

Date Personnel

Officer

Date Notes

COURSES

X


X

X



X X X

TIME IN GRADE (TIG)


MINIMUM AGE

Age 13. X X X

REQUIRED AWARDS


X X X


X X X

MILITARY SKILLS

Lead a Company in thefollowing drill movements: X X X


At Ease At Rest

Forward March Halt



Half Step Back Step


8/6/2019 ACAPQS







Teach the following Color Guard commands:CarryColors

PresentColors

Order Colors


ReverseColors

X X X

X X X


Date Signature

X X X

X X X


Service DressBlue

Service DressWhite


Winter WorkingBlue

Dungaree /Utility

X

X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS




Utility “D”




X

Name relative bearings inboth degrees and points. Beable to report objects in view,

wind direction.

X X

Teach a class on proper handling of the AmericanFlag, including the proper way to fold it, to a group of not less than six Cadets or other students

X X X


X

Date Signature


X X

Date Signature

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Name and identify enlistedrates for the U.S. Navy and

Coast Guard from E-l throughE-9.

X X


X X


X


X

Name and identify officer

ranks of the U.S. Navy andCoast Guard from O-1through O-10.

X X


X


X X X

SERVICE UNIQUE

SKILLS



Half Hitch

Overhandknot

X X X


Stevedore’sknot

Bowline ona bight

Frenchbowline

X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Learn and demonstrate your ability to properly operate aboat to include proper mounting of the motor,fueling, starting, leaving dock,maneuvering, coming

alongside, and securing(including flushing, if in saltwater).

X


X


X


X


X


X


X


X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Learn and demonstrate your ability to properly operate aboat to include proper mounting of the motor,fueling, starting, leaving dock,maneuvering, comingalongside, and securing

(including flushing, if in saltwater).

X


X



Explain the history of theBoatswain’s Call. Pipe the

following:Attention Attention All

HandsOver theSide

X

PHYSICAL FITNESS

AND FIRST AID


Event Score

Run:Sit-ups:

Sit/Reach:Shuttle

Run:Push-ups:

X X X

X

X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS




X


Date Signature

X X X

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Working with other NCO’s/Petty Officers,develop a suggested oneyear training plan for your unit. Submit to your Commanding Officer for possible implementation.

X X X

Prepare a 30-45 minutelesson on the 14 Character Traits of a leader. Present itto at least six Cadets usingthe Techniques of Instruction.

X X X

Conduct a seabag/duffel baginspection for junior Cadetsensuring all uniforms areproperly marked and inserviceable condition.

X X X

Write a Watch Bill/DutyRoster for your unit’swatchstanders, covering thenext two months.

X X X

Be familiar with, and explainthe purpose of, each of the

ACA directives.

X X X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


AMERICANISM


X X X

SERVICE HERITAGE

Know the birthday and history

of the American CadetAlliance.

X X X


X X



Teach the words to Anchors Aweigh to a new recruit. X



X


X

Know and explain the CoreValues of the U.S. Navy and

Marine Corps

X X

COMMUNITY SERVICE


X X X

ELECTIVE POINTS


TESTING

8/6/2019 ACAPQS



X X X

ANNUAL TRAINING

Complete an NHQ ApprovedAnnual Training (AT)

program.

X X X

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or


X X X

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or


X X X


E-6 to E-7


Cadet E-3or above

Date Personnel

Officer

Date Notes

COURSES

X


X

X


8/6/2019 ACAPQS



X X X

TIME IN GRADE (TIG)


MINIMUM AGE

Age 13. X X X

REQUIRED AWARDS


X X X


X X X

MILITARY SKILLS



At Ease At Rest

Forward March Halt



Half Step Back Step







X X X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Teach the following Color Guard commands:CarryColors

PresentColors

Order Colors


Reverse

Colors

X X X


Date Signature

X X X

X X X


Service DressBlue

Service DressWhite


Dungaree /Utility

X



Utility “D”

X



Long Sleeved

Ugly Green

X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Conduct a formal inspectionof your unit, or another unit,on three occasions. Providetraining to those Cadets whoreceive discrepancies duringthe inspection.

X X


X

Date Signature


X X

Date Signature


X X


X X


X

Pass a visual test on enlisted

rating insignia for BM, HM, X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


JO, SK, GM, DC, YN, PH,


X X

Name and identify officer ranks of the U.S. Army O-1

through O-10.

X


X X X

SERVICE UNIQUE

SKILLS



Overhandknot

X X X


Stevedore’sknot

Bowline ona bight

Frenchbowline

X

Learn and demonstrate your ability to properly operate aboat to include proper

mounting of the motor,fueling, starting, leaving dock,maneuvering, comingalongside, and securing(including flushing, if in saltwater).

X


X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS



X


X


X

Locate the capacity platerequired aboard newer smallboats. Show how to compute

the safe loading capacity for a small boat.

X


X


X

Learn and demonstrate your ability to properly operate aboat to include proper

mounting of the motor,fueling, starting, leaving dock,maneuvering, comingalongside, and securing(including flushing, if in saltwater).

X


X


8/6/2019 ACAPQS



Explain the history of theBoatswain’s Call. Pipe thefollowing:

Attention Attention AllHands

Over theSide

X

PHYSICAL FITNESS

AND FIRST AID


Event Score

Run:Sit-ups:

Sit/Reach:Shuttle

Run:Push-ups:

X X X

X



X

X


Date Signature

X X X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Teach classes on basicmilitary topics (uniform wear and care, watchstanding,etc.) from the Basic MilitaryRequirements Course.

X X X

Discuss academic and career options with military andcivilian representatives.

X X X

Discuss your short- and long-term career goals with your Training Officer.

X X X

Know the NSCC units within100 miles of your unit.


X X X

SERVICE HERITAGE

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Log at least 16 hours of workon unit equipment or facilities; or, log 16 hours of community service as a

representative of ACA.

X X X

ELECTIVE POINTS


TESTING


X X X

ANNUAL TRAINING

8/6/2019 ACAPQS



X X X

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or


X X X

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or


X X X

PROMOTED TO THE GRADE OF E-7State Director’s Signature Date

E-7 to E-8


Cadet E-3or above

Date Personnel

Officer

Date Notes

COURSES

XComplete a PO3 ratingNRCC (BM, GM, SK, JO,MM, etc.) with a passingscore.

X

X



X X X

TIME IN GRADE (TIG)

8/6/2019 ACAPQS



MINIMUM AGE

Age 13. X X X

REQUIRED AWARDS

DEA Drug Demand

Reduction Ribbon X X XACA Color Guard / Honor Guard

X X X

MILITARY SKILLS



At Ease At Rest

Forward March Halt



Half Step Back Step







Teach the following Color Guard commands:

CarryColors

PresentColors

Order Colors


ReverseColors

X X X

X X X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS



Date Signature

X X X

X X X


Service DressBlue

Service DressWhite


Winter WorkingBlue

Dungaree /Utility

X



Service “C” Service “D”Utility “D”

X

Possess the followinguniforms, properly marked

and tailored:Ugly Green Short Sleevedugly green


X


X X


X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Date Signature


X X

Date Signature


X X


X X


X


X


X X


X


X X X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


SERVICE UNIQUE

SKILLS



Overhandknot

X X X


Stevedore’sknot

Bowline ona bight

Frenchbowline

X

Learn and demonstrate your ability to properly operate a

boat to include proper mounting of the motor,fueling, starting, leaving dock,maneuvering, comingalongside, and securing(including flushing, if in saltwater).

X


X


X


X

Learn and demonstrate your ability to properly operate aboat to include proper mounting of the motor,fueling, starting, leaving dock,

maneuvering, coming

X

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


alongside, and securing(including flushing, if in saltwater).

Locate the capacity platerequired aboard newer smallboats. Show how to computethe safe loading capacity for

a small boat.

X


X


X

Learn and demonstrate your ability to properly operate aboat to include proper mounting of the motor,

fueling, starting, leaving dock,maneuvering, comingalongside, and securing(including flushing, if in saltwater).

X


X



Explain the history of theBoatswain’s Call. Pipe thefollowing:Attention Attention All

HandsOver theSide

X

PHYSICAL FITNESS

AND FIRST AID

8/6/2019 ACAPQS



Event ScoreRun:

Sit-ups:Sit/Reach:

ShuttleRun:

Push-ups:

X X X

X


Event Score

Pull-ups:

X

X


X X X

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Chair a meeting of the Cadetstaff using an agenda.

X X X

AMERICANISM


X X X

SERVICE HERITAGE

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


COMMUNITY SERVICE

Log at least 16 hours of workon unit equipment or facilities; or, log 16 hours of

community service as arepresentative of ACA.

X X X

ELECTIVE POINTS


TESTING


X X X

ANNUAL TRAINING


X X X

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or


X X X

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or


X X X

PROMOTED TO THE GRADE OF E-8State Director’s Signature Date

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


E-8 to E-9


Cadet E-3or above

Date Personnel

Officer

Date Notes

COURSES

X


X

X



X X X

TIME IN GRADE (TIG)

Six months as an E-4. X X XMINIMUM AGE

Age 13. X X X

REQUIRED AWARDS


X X X


X X X

MILITARY SKILLS


X


X X X

SERVICE UNIQUE

SKILLS

PHYSICAL FITNESS

AND FIRST AID

8/6/2019 ACAPQS



Event ScoreRun:

Sit-ups:Sit/Reach:Shuttle

Run:Push-ups:

X X X

X


Event Score

Pull-ups:

X

X

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

X X X

AMERICANISM


X X X

SERVICE HERITAGE

Know the birthday and history

of the American CadetAlliance. X X X

COMMUNITY SERVICE


X X X

ELECTIVE POINTS


8/6/2019 ACAPQS


TESTING


X X X

ANNUAL TRAINING

Complete an NHQ Approved

Annual Training (AT)program. X X X

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or


X X X

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or


X X X

PROMOTED TO THE GRADE OF E-9National Commandant’s Signature Date

141 Graduate from Petty Officer Leadership Academy(POLA).

TIME IN SERVICE / TIME IN RATE

142 33 months enrollment with 75% attendance.

143 6 months as a Petty Officer First Class.

PHYSICAL FITNESS

144 Pass the Physical Fitness Test, earning the NSCCPhysical Fitness Ribbon.

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Run: ________ Sit-ups: ________

Sit/Reach: ________ Push-ups: ________

ShuttleRun: ________

MILITARY SKILLS

145 Know the names and billets of other Cadet PO1s andCPOs within 100 miles of your unit.

146 Quarterdeck Watches:Stand three day-long day watches as Command DutyOfficer/Squadron Duty Officer (CDO/SDO).

1.2.3.

147 Know the history of the Chief Petty Officer. Explain their duties and how they fit into the Navy and Coast Guard.

USN or USCGCPO.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

148 Chair an Officers= Call for your unit=s wardroom.

149 Meet your Regional Director (in person or by phone) anddiscuss the future of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps in your region. Provide feedback and ideas on how to improvethe Corps.

PRIDE, SERVICE, PATRIOTISM

150 Meet with your School District Superintendent to explainthe Naval Sea Cadet Corps to him/her.

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


ELECTIVE POINTS

151 Earn a total of 75 NSCC Elective Points.

PROMOTED TO THE RATE OF CHIEFPETTY OFFICER

DivOff Signature Date

ELECTIVES

PQS# TASK Points Ratefor

DivisionOfficer

Date

001 Certify in CPR by American Red Cross or AmericanHeart Association.

3

002 Certify in Basic First Aid by American Red Cross or other appropriate agency. (Must issue a certificate of completion).

3

003 Qualify as a Third Class Swimmer; or,Second Class Swimmer; or,

First Class Swimmer.

12

3004 Certify in SCUBA. 6

005 Certify as a Lifeguard. 6

006 Know the four classes of fire and how to extinguishthem.

1

007 Earn a 3.0 (B) average for two consecutive semesters. 3

008 Earn the President=s Physical Fitness Award; or Earn the National Physical Fitness Award. (Points onetime only)

32

009 Earn the NSCC/NLCC Color Guard Ribbon 4

010 Attend USN/USNR Petty Officer Indoctrination Course. 10

012 Prepare a 30-45 minute lesson on a BMR topic. Presentit to at least six Cadets using the Techniques of Instruction. (Max. 6 points)

Topic: ____________________________

Topic: ____________________________

Topic: ____________________________

Topic: ____________________________

Topic: ____________________________

1

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Topic: ____________________________

013 Attendance:100% attendance for one year. Absent only for NSCCTWT.

5

014 Plan and execute all aspects of a unit encampment (2days); including menus and training schedules.

6

015 Plan and coordinate all aspects of your unit=sparticipation in a parade.

4

016 Plan and coordinate a recruiting program at a school,fair, air show, etc.

4

017 Give a 15 minute presentation about the Naval SeaCadet Corps and its Core Values to a patrioticorganization (Navy League, VFW, American Legion,Fleet Reserve Association, etc.) Max. of nine points:

Group: ____________________________

Group: ____________________________

Group: ____________________________

3

018 Earn the NSCC Marksmanship Ribbon; or,Sharpshooter Qualification; or,Expert Qualification.

123

019 Tutor a fellow Sea Cadet for one grading period. Showthe tutoring plan of action, track record andaccomplishments of the plan.

8

020 Recruit a NSCC or NLCC Cadet; or,a NSCC Instructor/Officer. (Max 6 points):

Recruit: ___________________________

Recruit: ___________________________

Recruit: ___________________________

Recruit: ___________________________

Recruit: ___________________________

Recruit: ___________________________

12

021 Completed the USCG Auxiliary=s Boating Skills and 7

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


Seamanship (or other comparable program), earning thePropeller device.

022 Recognized as Cadet of the Year (Max. 10 points). 10

023 Recognized as Cadet of the Quarter (Max. 10 points).

Quarter: __________________________

Quarter: __________________________

5

024 Make a AMonkey=s Fist.@ 2

025 Complete a 20 hour Public Speaking program withToastmasters.

6

026 Simulate shipboard communications using two sound-powered phone sets and a Asalt >n pepper @ reel.

1

027 Demonstrate the ability to communicate usingsemaphore.

3

028 Demonstrate the ability to communicate using flashinglight.

3

029 Make a customized Boatswain=s Lanyard. 5

030 Demonstrate the ability to throw a heaving line. 1

031 Explain variation, deviation, relative bearing andcompass bearings.

1

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


032 Explain what causes tides, the difference between tidesand tidal streams, high and low water, and slack water.Explain the meaning of ebb tide and flood tide.

1

033 Using any standard nautical chart, explain latitude andlongitude, the compass rose, bearing, and depth.

1

034 Using any standard nautical chart, plot a course from

one location to another. Determine and explain the totaltravel time based on 12 knots.

2

035 Demonstrate an understanding of the nautical rules of the road.

3

036 Attend the National Youth Leadership Forum on Strategyand Defense.

10

037 Lead a recruiting campaign, using the Ten StepRecruiting Program.

6

038 Donate ten volunteer hours to an appropriateorganization. (Veterans Administration, CommunityCenter, etc.)

5

039 Produce a 15 minute slide show / Power Pointpresentation about NSCC and your unit.

4

040 Join the Navy League of the United States. 2

041 Serve as a Staff Cadet at a Regional weekend activity.(max. 6 points)

3

042 Attend a Regional Officers= Call. (max. 4 points) 2

043 Develop or maintain (for at least six months) a unit WorldWide Web site.

5

044 Have an article about your unit published in a local,school or national newspaper/newsletter. (max. 8 points)

4

045 Plan and coordinate a unit-wide fund-raising activity.(max. 8 points)

4

046 Send and receive semaphore messages using proper messages at a rate of at least 30 letters a minute.

4

047 Box a compass to 32 points and demonstrate your abilityto compute the degree heading for each point. Describethe relationship between the 32 points and the relativebearing system using points.

3

048 In a cat-rigged or similar small boat, demonstrate your ability to sail single-handedly a triangular course(leeward, windward, and reaching marks). Demonstratebeating, reaching, and running in the presence of a

qualified sailing instructor.

3

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


049 Demonstrate the ability to make a three-strand turk=shead or a three-strand monkey=s fist.

3

050 Perform routine maintenance on a vessel=s propulsionsystem, including filter, spark plugs, oil change, andproper fueling procedures.

3

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


U.S. Military Cadet CorpsPersonal Activity Log

DATE ACTIVITY/EVENT DIVISION OFFICER =S SIG.

8/6/2019 ACAPQS


ACAPQS

Documents