U.S.

Military Cadet Corps

Personal Qualification Standards (PQS)

Name: Unit: Date Brigade:

Enrolled:

PQS# TASK Cadet E-3 Date Personnel Date Notes

USMCC USNCC USACC
or above Officer
ENROLLMENT
01 Submit all necessary X X X
enrollment forms.
02 Issued basic uniforms. X X X
Placement of insignia and
nametapes explained.
03 Know the proper placement X X X
of ACA patches, rank/rating
insignia.
04 ID Card issued to Cadet. X X X
Proper use of the ID card has
been explained.
05 Oath of Enrollment X X X
administered by CO.
Personnel Officer Signature Date
ENROLLED IN THE U.S. MILITARY
CADET CORPS

E-1 to E-2 (Temporary)

PQS# TASK Cadet E-3 Date Personnel Date Notes
USMCC USNCC USACC
or above Officer
COURSES
X
Complete Basic Military X
Requirements NRCC with a
passing score.
X
TIME IN SERVICE (TIS)
Four months enrollment with X X X
85% attendance at all drills
and special activities.
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 following
movements: 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 not X X X
to salute. Know the
differences in saluting
customs between the
Navy/Marine Corps and the
Army.
Describe the procedures
followed during morning and X X X
evening colors.
Explain “By your leave, Sir.”
X X
Explain the composition and
proper wear of the Combat X X
Utility Uniform.
Explain the composition and
proper wear of the following X
uniforms:
Service Dress Service Dress
Blue White
Summer White Winter Blue
Winter Working Dungaree /
Blue Utility
Coveralls

Explain the composition and

proper wear of the following X
uniforms:
Service “A” Service “B”
Service “C” Service “D”
Utility “D”

Explain the composition and

proper wear of the Battle X
Dress Uniform.
Explain the composition and
proper wear of the following X
uniforms:
Ugly Green Short Sleeved
ugly green
Long Sleeved
Ugly Green

Explain the meaning of “Aye,

Aye, Sir.” X X
Recite the eleven general
orders of a sentry. X X
Recite the three general
orders of the Interior Guard. X
Demonstrate the ability to
properly put on a pair of X
leggings.
Demonstrate ability to board
(enter) and leave a building X X
or ship through the
quarterdeck.
Roll and tie your neckerchief.
X
Demonstrate the ability to
block your utility cover. X X
Demonstrate the ability to roll
your utility sleeves. X X X
Demonstrate an under-
standing of the 24-hour clock. X X X
Demonstrate the ability to
report to an officer while X X X
indoors and outdoors.
Demonstrate the ability to
report to a non- X X X
commissioned officer / petty
officer while indoors and
outdoors.
Know how to strike ship’s
time on your unit’s X
quarterdeck bell.
Quarterdeck Watches:
Stand six two-hour watches X
as Messenger of the Watch.
Date Signature

Fire and Security Sentry:

Stand six two-hour watches X
as a Fire and Security
Sentry.
Date Signature
Charge of Quarters: Stand
six two-hour watches as CQ. X
Date Signature

Name and identify enlisted

rates for the U.S. Navy and X X
Coast Guard from E-l through
E-9.
Name and identify enlisted
rates for the U.S. Marine X X
Corps from E-1 through E-9.
Name and identify enlisted
ranks for the U.S. Army from X
E-l through E-9.
Pass a visual test on enlisted
rating insignia for BM, HM, X
JO, SK, GM, DC, YN, PH,
Name and identify officer
ranks of the U.S. Navy and X X
Coast Guard from O-1
through O-10.
Name and identify officer
ranks of the U.S. Army O-1 X
through O-10.
Pass a visual test on rank
and rating insignia for both X X X
officer and enlisted
SERVICE UNIQUE
SKILLS
Tie and explain the use of the
following knots: X X X
Bowline Square Knot
Clove Hitch Round Turn
and Two Half
 Hitches

Tie and explain the use of the

following knots: X
Sheepshank Sheet Bend
Cleat Hitch

Know the safety rules that

apply to the use of power X X X
tools, machinery and lifting
heavy objects.
Demonstrate the proper use
of a Personal Flotation X
Device (PFD) such as a life
jacket or life ring.
Demonstrate the ability to
send a Mayday, Pan Pan, or X
Security call on the VHF
radio.
Demonstrate the ability to
use a heaving line. X
PHYSICAL FITNESS
AND FIRST AID
Swim 75 yards using one or
more of the following strokes: X X X
sidestroke, breaststroke or
crawl.. After completing the
swim, rest by floating.
Pass the President’s
Challenge Physical Fitness X X X
Test with a minimal score for
your age. X
Event Score
Run:
Sit-ups:
Sit/Reach:
Shuttle
Run:
Push-ups:
Pass the President’s
Challenge Physical Fitness X
Test with the following
additional event: X
Event Score
Pull-ups:

Explain the four life-saving

steps.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Discuss with your First X X X
Sergeant / Leading Petty
Officer what you expect from
a leader.
AMERICANISM
Memorize the Pledge of
Allegiance. X X X
Memorize the words of the
first two stanzas of the X X X
National Anthem.
SERVICE HERITAGE
Know the birthday and history
of the American Cadet X X X
Alliance.
Know the birthday of the
United States Navy and X X
Marine Corps.
Know the birthday of the
United States Coast Guard. X
Know the birthday of the
United States Army. X
Sing the words to Anchors
Aweigh. Know how to X
respond when you hear to
song played.
 Sing the words to Marine
Corps Hymn. Know how to X
respond when you hear to
song played.
Sing the words to The Army
Goes Rolling Along. Know X
how to respond when you
hear to song played.
Explain the mission of the
Coast Guard and its X
relationship to the
Department of Defense.
Know and explain the Core
Values of the U.S. Navy and X X
Marine Corps
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Log at least 16 hours of work
on unit equipment or X X X
facilities; or, log 16 hours of
community service as a
representative of ACA.
ELECTIVE POINTS
Earn a total of 10 ACA
Elective Points. X X X
TESTING
Pass Service-unique
Essential Subjects Test with X X X
a score of 65 or above.
Commanding Officer Signature Date
PROMOTED TO THE GRADE OF E-2(T)

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

D
PQS# TASK Cadet E-3 Date Personnel Date Notes
USMCC USNCC USACC
or above Officer
PQS
Complete all PQS items for X X X
your Brigade as outlined
above.
ANNUAL TRAINING
 Complete at least seven
consecutive days of Recruit X X X
Training.
Commanding Officer Signature Date
PROMOTED TO THE GRADE OF E-2

E-2 to E-3
PQS# TASK Cadet E-3 Date Personnel Date Notes
USMCC USNCC USACC
or above Officer
COURSES
X
Complete Seaman / X
Fireman / Airman or
Constructionman NRCC with
a passing score.
X
TIME IN SERVICE (TIS)
Nine months enrollment with X X X
75% attendance at all drills
and special activities.
TIME IN GRADE (TIG)
Five months as an E-2. X X X
MINIMUM AGE
At least 12 and a half years X X X
old.
MILITARY SKILLS
Teach the following
movements to a new recruit: 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 the ability to
perform the following Manual X X X
of Arms using a drill rifle:
Right Shoulder Arms Left Shoulder Arms
Port Arms Order Arms
Present Arms Parade Rest
Attention Inspection Arms
Teach a new recruit the
proper salute. Explain when X X X
and when not to salute.
Know the differences in
saluting customs between the
Navy/Marine Corps and the
Army.
Explain the degree system of
compass direction. Explain X X X
variation and deviation, and
show how corrections are
applied to correcting and
uncorrecting compass
headings
Form a USMCC or USACC
platoon or USNCC Division, X X X
take muster and present
reports to the First Sergeant / X X X
Leading Petty Officer three
times.

Date Signature
Possess the following
uniforms, properly marked X
and tailored:
Service Dress Service Dress
Blue White
Summer White Winter Blue
Winter Working Dungaree /
Blue Utility

Possess the following

uniforms, properly marked X
and tailored:
Service “A” Service “B”
Service “C” Service “D”
Utility “D”

Possess the following

uniforms, properly marked X
and tailored:
Ugly Green Short Sleeved
ugly green
Long Sleeved
Ugly Green

Name relative bearings in

both degrees and points. Be X X
able to report objects in view,
wind direction.
Quarterdeck Watches:
Stand six two-hour watches X
as Messenger of the Watch.
Date Signature
Fire and Security Sentry:
Stand six two-hour watches X
as a Fire and Security
Sentry.
Date Signature

Charge of Quarters: Stand

six two-hour watches as CQ. X
Date Signature

Name and identify enlisted

rates for the U.S. Navy and X X
Coast Guard from E-l through
E-9.
Name and identify enlisted
rates for the U.S. Marine X X
Corps from E-1 through E-9.
Name and identify enlisted
ranks for the U.S. Army from X
E-l through E-9.
Pass a visual test on enlisted
rating insignia for BM, HM, X
JO, SK, GM, DC, YN, PH,
Name and identify officer
ranks of the U.S. Navy and X X
Coast Guard from O-1
through O-10.
Name and identify officer
ranks of the U.S. Army O-1 X
through O-10.
Pass a visual test on rank
and rating insignia for both X X X
officer and enlisted
SERVICE UNIQUE
SKILLS
Tie and explain the use of the
following knots: X X X

Figure Eight Rolling hitch

Overhand
Half Hitch knot

Tie and explain the use of the

following knots: X

Stevedore’s Bowline on
knot a bight
French
bowline

Complete your state’s

Boating Safety course to X
acquire a boating license.
Know the identifying features
and advantages of the X
following ships and boats;
aircraft carrier, destroyer,
frigate, Coast Guard High
Endurance cutter, submarine,
cruiser. Recreational boats:
canoe, catamaran, dinghy,
kayak, motor cruiser, motor
lifeboat, punt, run-about and
skiff.
Know the various materials
used for rope, the X
advantages and
disadvantages of each, and
the characteristics of laid and
braided rope.
Understand the meaning of
lay, thread, strand and X
hawser.
Demonstrate the ability to
secure a line to pilings, bits X
and rings.
Demonstrate the ability to
flake and flemish a line. X
Demonstrate how to cut and
heat seal a synthetic line. X X X
Demonstrate an
understanding of helm X
orders.
Explain the duties of an
underway lookout. X
Name the three principal
methods of visual signaling X X X
and explain the advantage
and limitations of each.
Name the three principal
types of radiotelephone X
equipment in marine use.
Demonstrate the ability to
effectively use a marine X
radiotelephone.
Understand the meaning of
Greenwich Mean Time and X X X
time zones. Demonstrate the
ability to convert from one
zone to another.
Know the proper response to
man overboard, abandon X
ship and fire drills.
List safety equipment
required by the USCG. X
Demonstrate the ability to
properly gong aboard or X X
ashore the following:

National Chairman
National Commandant
Brigade Commander
State Director
Battalion Commander
Unit Commanding Officer
Demonstrate the ability to
properly fill out your unit’s X
deck log.
PHYSICAL FITNESS
AND FIRST AID
Pass the President’s
Challenge Physical Fitness X X X
Test, improving your previous
score by 10%. X
Event Score
Run:
Sit-ups:
Sit/Reach:
Shuttle
Run:
Push-ups:

Pass the President’s

Challenge Physical Fitness X
Test with the following
additional event: X
Event Score
Pull-ups:

Lead Physical Fitness

Training for at least ten X X X
Cadets on six occasions:
Date Signature

LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Memorize and explain (in X X X
your own words) the 14
leadership traits.
Attend a leadership training X X X
class.
Lead a Squad in close-order X X X
drill.
AMERICANISM
Know the names of your
Governor, U.S. Senators and X X X
U.S. Representatives.
SERVICE HERITAGE
Know the birthday and history
of the American Cadet X X X
Alliance.
Know the birthday of the
United States Navy and X X
Marine Corps.
Know the birthday of the
United States Coast Guard. X
Know the birthday of the
United States Army. X
Sing the words to Anchors
Aweigh. Know how to X
respond when you hear to
song played.
Sing the words to Marine
Corps Hymn. Know how to X
respond when you hear to
song played.
Sing the words to The Army
Goes Rolling Along. Know X
how to respond when you
hear to song played.
Explain the mission of the
Coast Guard and its X
relationship to the
Department of Defense.
Know and explain the Core
Values of the U.S. Navy and X X
Marine Corps.
Know and explain the Core
Values of the U.S. Army. X
COMMUNITY SERVICE
 Log at least 16 hours of work
on unit equipment or X X X
facilities; or, log 16 hours of
community service as a
representative of ACA.
ELECTIVE POINTS
Earn a total of 25 ACA
Elective Points. X X X
TESTING
Pass Service-unique
Essential Subjects Test with X X X
a score of 75 or above.
ANNUAL TRAINING
Complete at least five days of
on-the-job training at a X X X
military installation.

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or
Complete at additional ten
elective points, for a total of X X X
35.
Commanding Officer Signature Date
PROMOTED TO THE GRADE OF E-3

E-3 to E-4
PQS# TASK Cadet E-3 Date Personnel Date Notes
USMCC USNCC USACC
or above Officer
COURSES
X
Complete a PO3 rating X
NRCC (BM, GM, SK, JO,
MM, etc.) with a passing
score.
 X
TIME IN SERVICE (TIS)
Fifteen months enrollment X X X
with 75% attendance at all
drills and special activities.
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 X X X
(not required ITC Cadets)

MILITARY SKILLS
Lead a platoon in the
following drill movements: 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 the ability to
command a Color Guard, to X X X
include the following
commands: X X X
Carry Present
Colors Colors
Order Left Turn /
Colors Right Turn
Reverse
Colors

Form a USMCC or USACC

platoon or USNCC Division, X X X
take muster and present
reports to the First Sergeant / X X X
Leading Petty Officer six
times.
Date Signature

Possess the following

uniforms, properly marked X
and tailored:
Service Dress Service Dress
Blue White
Summer White Winter Blue
Winter Working Dungaree /
Blue Utility

Possess the following

uniforms, properly marked X
and tailored:
Service “A” Service “B”
Service “C” Service “D”
Utility “D”

X
Possess the following
uniforms, properly marked
and tailored:
Ugly Green Short Sleeved
ugly green
Long Sleeved
Ugly Green

Name relative bearings in

both degrees and points. Be X X
able to report objects in view,
wind direction.
Quarterdeck Watches:
Stand six two-hour watches X
as Petty Officer of the Watch.
Date Signature

Interior Guard: Stand six

two-hour watches as X X
Corporal of the Guard.
Date Signature

Name and identify enlisted

rates for the U.S. Navy and X X
Coast Guard from E-l through
E-9.
Name and identify enlisted
rates for the U.S. Marine X X
Corps from E-1 through E-9.
Name and identify enlisted
ranks for the U.S. Army from X
E-l through E-9.
Pass a visual test on enlisted
rating insignia for BM, HM, X
JO, SK, GM, DC, YN, PH,
Name and identify officer
ranks of the U.S. Navy and X X
Coast Guard from O-1
through O-10.
Name and identify officer
ranks of the U.S. Army O-1 X
through O-10.
Pass a visual test on rank
and rating insignia for both X X X
officer and enlisted
SERVICE UNIQUE
SKILLS
Tie and explain the use of the
following knots: X X X

Figure Eight Rolling hitch

Overhand
Half Hitch knot

Tie and explain the use of the

following knots: X

Stevedore’s Bowline on
knot a bight
French
bowline

Learn and demonstrate your

ability to properly operate a X
boat to include proper
mounting of the motor,
fueling, starting, leaving dock,
maneuvering, coming
alongside, and securing
(including flushing, if in salt
water).
Locate the capacity plate
required aboard newer small X
boats. Show how to compute
the safe loading capacity for
a small boat.
Describe the parts of a block
and how blocks are sized. X
Demonstrate the safe use of
a block and tackle.
Understand the execute
docking commands used in X
handling lines aboard ship.
Learn and demonstrate your
ability to properly operate a X
boat to include proper
mounting of the motor,
fueling, starting, leaving dock,
maneuvering, coming
alongside, and securing
(including flushing, if in salt
water).
Locate the capacity plate
required aboard newer small X
boats. Show how to compute
the safe loading capacity for
a small boat.
Describe the parts of a block
and how blocks are sized. X
Demonstrate the safe use of
a block and tackle.
Understand the execute
docking commands used in X
handling lines aboard ship.
Learn and demonstrate your
ability to properly operate a X
boat to include proper
mounting of the motor,
fueling, starting, leaving dock,
maneuvering, coming
alongside, and securing
(including flushing, if in salt
water).
Explain the purpose of the
Watch, Quarter and Station X
Bill.
Whip the end of a line.
X
Make an eye splice.
X
Explain the history of the
Boatswain’s Call. Pipe the X
following:
Attention Attention All
Hands
Over the
Side

PHYSICAL FITNESS
AND FIRST AID
Pass the President’s
Challenge Physical Fitness X X X
Test, improving your previous
score by 10%. X
Event Score
Run:
Sit-ups:
Sit/Reach:
Shuttle
Run:
Push-ups:

Pass the President’s

Challenge Physical Fitness X
Test with the following
additional event: X
Event Score
Pull-ups:

X X X
Lead Physical Fitness
Training for at least ten
Cadets on six occasions:
Date Signature

LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Prepare a 30-45 minute X X
lesson on U.S. Navy and
Marine Corps Core Values.
Present it to at least six
Cadets using the Techniques
of Instruction.
Prepare a 30-45 minute X
lesson on U.S. Army Core
Values. Present it to at least
six Cadets using the
Techniques of Instruction.
Conduct a fire drill for your X X X
unit’s spaces. Write a fire bill
and detailed procedures for
the drill.
Lead a Squad in close-order X X X
drill.
Supervise opening and X X X
closing formation/muster
during your unit’s drill.
AMERICANISM
Know the names of your
Governor, U.S. Senators and X X X
U.S. Representatives.
SERVICE HERITAGE
Know the birthday and history
of the American Cadet X X X
Alliance.
Know the birthday of the
United States Navy and X X
Marine Corps.
Know the birthday of the
United States Coast Guard. X
Know the birthday of the
United States Army. X
Teach the words to Anchors
Aweigh to a new recruit. X
Teach words to Marine
Corps Hymn to a new recruit. X
Sing the words to The Army
Goes Rolling Along to a new X
recruit..
Explain the mission of the
Coast Guard and its X
relationship to the
Department of Defense.
Know and explain the Core
Values of the U.S. Navy and X X
Marine Corps
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Log at least 16 hours of work
on unit equipment or X X X
facilities; or, log 16 hours of
community service as a
representative of ACA.
ELECTIVE POINTS
Earn a total of 35 ACA
Elective Points. X X X
TESTING
Pass Service-unique
Essential Subjects Test with X X X
a score of 80 or above.
ANNUAL TRAINING
Complete an NHQ Approved
Annual Training (AT) X X X
program.

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or
 Complete at least five days of
on-the-job training at a X X X
military installation.

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or
Complete at additional ten
elective points, for a total of X X X
45.
Commanding Officer Signature Date
PROMOTED TO THE GRADE OF E-4

E-4 to E-5
PQS# TASK Cadet E-3 Date Personnel Date Notes
USMCC USNCC USACC
or above Officer
COURSES
X
Complete a PO3 rating X
NRCC (BM, GM, SK, JO,
MM, etc.) with a passing
score.
X
TIME IN SERVICE (TIS)
Eighteen months enrollment X X X
with 75% attendance at all
drills and special activities.
TIME IN GRADE (TIG)
Six months as an E-4. X X X
MINIMUM AGE
Age 13. X X X
REQUIRED AWARDS
DEA Drug Demand X X X
Reduction Ribbon
ACA Color Guard / Honor X X X
Guard
MILITARY SKILLS
Lead a Company in the
following drill movements: 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

Teach the following Color

Guard commands: X X X
Carry Present
Colors Colors X X X
Order Left Turn /
Colors Right Turn
Reverse
Colors

Form a USMCC or USACC

platoon or USNCC Division, X X X
take muster and present
reports to the First Sergeant / X X X
Leading Petty Officer six
times.
 Date Signature

Possess the following

uniforms, properly marked X
and tailored:
Service Dress Service Dress
Blue White
Summer White Winter Blue
Winter Working Dungaree /
Blue Utility

Possess the following

uniforms, properly marked X
and tailored:
Service “A” Service “B”
Service “C” Service “D”
Utility “D”

Possess the following

uniforms, properly marked X
and tailored:
Ugly Green Short Sleeved
ugly green
Long Sleeved
Ugly Green

Name relative bearings in

both degrees and points. Be X X
able to report objects in view,
wind direction.
Quarterdeck Watches:
Stand six two-hour watches X
as Petty Officer of the Watch.
Date Signature
Interior Guard: Stand six
two-hour watches as X X
Corporal of the Guard.
Date Signature

Name and identify enlisted

rates for the U.S. Navy and X X
Coast Guard from E-l through
E-9.
Name and identify enlisted
rates for the U.S. Marine X X
Corps from E-1 through E-9.
Name and identify enlisted
ranks for the U.S. Army from X
E-l through E-9.
Pass a visual test on enlisted
rating insignia for BM, HM, X
JO, SK, GM, DC, YN, PH,
Name and identify officer
ranks of the U.S. Navy and X X
Coast Guard from O-1
through O-10.
Name and identify officer
ranks of the U.S. Army O-1 X
through O-10.
Pass a visual test on rank
and rating insignia for both X X X
officer and enlisted
SERVICE UNIQUE
SKILLS
Tie and explain the use of the
following knots: X X X

Figure Eight Rolling hitch

Overhand
Half Hitch knot

Tie and explain the use of the

following knots: X

Stevedore’s Bowline on
knot a bight
French
bowline

Learn and demonstrate your

ability to properly operate a X
boat to include proper
mounting of the motor,
fueling, starting, leaving dock,
maneuvering, coming
alongside, and securing
(including flushing, if in salt
water).
Locate the capacity plate
required aboard newer small X
boats. Show how to compute
the safe loading capacity for
a small boat.
Describe the parts of a block
and how blocks are sized. X
Demonstrate the safe use of
a block and tackle.
Understand the execute
docking commands used in X
handling lines aboard ship.
Learn and demonstrate your
ability to properly operate a X
boat to include proper
mounting of the motor,
fueling, starting, leaving dock,
maneuvering, coming
alongside, and securing
(including flushing, if in salt
water).
Locate the capacity plate
required aboard newer small X
boats. Show how to compute
the safe loading capacity for
a small boat.
Describe the parts of a block
and how blocks are sized. X
Demonstrate the safe use of
a block and tackle.
Understand the execute
docking commands used in X
handling lines aboard ship.
Learn and demonstrate your
ability to properly operate a X
boat to include proper
mounting of the motor,
fueling, starting, leaving dock,
maneuvering, coming
alongside, and securing
(including flushing, if in salt
water).
Explain the purpose of the
Watch, Quarter and Station X
Bill.
Whip the end of a line.
X
Make an eye splice.
X
Explain the history of the
Boatswain’s Call. Pipe the X
following:
Attention Attention All
Hands
Over the
Side

PHYSICAL FITNESS
AND FIRST AID

X X X
Pass the President’s
Challenge Physical Fitness X
Test, improving your previous
score by 10%.

Event Score
Run:
Sit-ups:
Sit/Reach:
Shuttle
Run:
Push-ups:

Pass the President’s

Challenge Physical Fitness X
Test with the following
additional event: X
Event Score
Pull-ups:

Lead Physical Fitness

Training for at least ten X X X
Cadets on six occasions:

LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Working with other X X X
NCO’s/Petty Officers,
develop a suggested one
year training plan for your
unit. Submit to your
Commanding Officer for
possible implementation.
Prepare a 30-45 minute X X X
lesson on the 14 Character
Traits of a leader. Present it
to at least six Cadets using
the Techniques of Instruction.
Conduct a seabag/duffel bag X X X
inspection for junior Cadets
ensuring all uniforms are
properly marked and in
serviceable condition.
Write a Watch Bill/Duty X X X
Roster for your unit’s
watchstanders, covering the
next two months.
Be familiar with, and explain X X X
the purpose of, each of the
ACA directives.
AMERICANISM
Know the names of your
Governor, U.S. Senators and X X X
U.S. Representatives.
SERVICE HERITAGE
Know the birthday and history
of the American Cadet X X X
Alliance.
Know the birthday of the
United States Navy and X X
Marine Corps.
Know the birthday of the
United States Coast Guard. X
Know the birthday of the
United States Army. X
Teach the words to Anchors
Aweigh to a new recruit. X
Teach words to Marine
Corps Hymn to a new recruit. X
Sing the words to The Army
Goes Rolling Along to a new X
recruit..
Explain the mission of the
Coast Guard and its X
relationship to the
Department of Defense.
 Know and explain the Core
Values of the U.S. Navy and X X
Marine Corps
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Log at least 16 hours of work
on unit equipment or X X X
facilities; or, log 16 hours of
community service as a
representative of ACA.
ELECTIVE POINTS
Earn a total of 35 ACA
Elective Points. X X X
TESTING
Pass Service-unique
Essential Subjects Test with X X X
a score of 75 or above.
ANNUAL TRAINING
Complete an NHQ Approved
NC /-Training (AT) program. X X X

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or
Complete at least five days of
on-the-job training at a X X X
military installation.

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or
Complete at additional ten
elective points, for a total of X X X
45.
Commanding Officer Signature Date
PROMOTED TO THE GRADE OF E-5
E-5 to E-6
PQS# TASK Cadet E-3 Date Personnel Date Notes
USMCC USNCC USACC
or above Officer
COURSES
X
Complete a PO1 rating X
NRCC (BM, GM, SK, JO,
MM, etc.) with a passing
score.
X
TIME IN SERVICE (TIS)
Eighteen months enrollment X X X
with 75% attendance at all
drills and special activities.
TIME IN GRADE (TIG)
Six months as an E-4. X X X
MINIMUM AGE
Age 13. X X X
REQUIRED AWARDS
DEA Drug Demand X X X
Reduction Ribbon
ACA Color Guard / Honor X X X
Guard
MILITARY SKILLS
Lead a Company in the
following drill movements: 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

Teach the following Color

Guard commands: X X X
Carry Present
Colors Colors X X X
Order Left Turn /
Colors Right Turn
Reverse
Colors

Form a USMCC or USACC

platoon or USNCC Division, X X X
take muster and present
reports to the First Sergeant / X X X
Leading Petty Officer six
times.
Date Signature

Possess the following

uniforms, properly marked X
and tailored:
Service Dress Service Dress
Blue White
Summer White Winter Blue
Winter Working Dungaree /
Blue Utility

X
Possess the following
uniforms, properly marked
and tailored:
Service “A” Service “B”
Service “C” Service “D”
Utility “D”

Possess the following

uniforms, properly marked X
and tailored:
Ugly Green Short Sleeved
ugly green
Long Sleeved
Ugly Green

Name relative bearings in

both degrees and points. Be X X
able to report objects in view,
wind direction.
Teach a class on proper
handling of the American X X X
Flag, including the proper
way to fold it, to a group of
not less than six Cadets or
other students
Quarterdeck Watches:
Stand six two-hour watches X
as Petty Officer of the Watch.
Date Signature

Interior Guard: Stand six

two-hour watches as X X
Corporal of the Guard.
Date Signature
Name and identify enlisted
rates for the U.S. Navy and X X
Coast Guard from E-l through
E-9.
Name and identify enlisted
rates for the U.S. Marine X X
Corps from E-1 through E-9.
Name and identify enlisted
ranks for the U.S. Army from X
E-l through E-9.
Pass a visual test on enlisted
rating insignia for BM, HM, X
JO, SK, GM, DC, YN, PH,
Name and identify officer
ranks of the U.S. Navy and X X
Coast Guard from O-1
through O-10.
Name and identify officer
ranks of the U.S. Army O-1 X
through O-10.
Pass a visual test on rank
and rating insignia for both X X X
officer and enlisted
SERVICE UNIQUE
SKILLS
Tie and explain the use of the
following knots: X X X

Figure Eight Rolling hitch

Overhand
Half Hitch knot

Tie and explain the use of the

following knots: X

Stevedore’s Bowline on
knot a bight
French
bowline
Learn and demonstrate your
ability to properly operate a X
boat to include proper
mounting of the motor,
fueling, starting, leaving dock,
maneuvering, coming
alongside, and securing
(including flushing, if in salt
water).
Locate the capacity plate
required aboard newer small X
boats. Show how to compute
the safe loading capacity for
a small boat.
Describe the parts of a block
and how blocks are sized. X
Demonstrate the safe use of
a block and tackle.
Understand the execute
docking commands used in X
handling lines aboard ship.
Learn and demonstrate your
ability to properly operate a X
boat to include proper
mounting of the motor,
fueling, starting, leaving dock,
maneuvering, coming
alongside, and securing
(including flushing, if in salt
water).
Locate the capacity plate
required aboard newer small X
boats. Show how to compute
the safe loading capacity for
a small boat.
Describe the parts of a block
and how blocks are sized. X
Demonstrate the safe use of
a block and tackle.
Understand the execute
docking commands used in X
handling lines aboard ship.
Learn and demonstrate your
ability to properly operate a X
boat to include proper
mounting of the motor,
fueling, starting, leaving dock,
maneuvering, coming
alongside, and securing
(including flushing, if in salt
water).
Explain the purpose of the
Watch, Quarter and Station X
Bill.
Whip the end of a line.
X
Make an eye splice.
X
Explain the history of the
Boatswain’s Call. Pipe the X
following:
Attention Attention All
Hands
Over the
Side

PHYSICAL FITNESS
AND FIRST AID
Pass the President’s
Challenge Physical Fitness X X X
Test, improving your previous
score by 10%. X
Event Score
Run:
Sit-ups:
Sit/Reach:
Shuttle
Run:
Push-ups:

X
Pass the President’s
Challenge Physical Fitness X
Test with the following
additional event:

Event Score
Pull-ups:

Lead Physical Fitness

Training for at least ten X X X
Cadets on six occasions:
Date Signature

LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Working with other X X X
NCO’s/Petty Officers,
develop a suggested one
year training plan for your
unit. Submit to your
Commanding Officer for
possible implementation.
Prepare a 30-45 minute X X X
lesson on the 14 Character
Traits of a leader. Present it
to at least six Cadets using
the Techniques of Instruction.
Conduct a seabag/duffel bag X X X
inspection for junior Cadets
ensuring all uniforms are
properly marked and in
serviceable condition.
Write a Watch Bill/Duty X X X
Roster for your unit’s
watchstanders, covering the
next two months.
Be familiar with, and explain X X X
the purpose of, each of the
ACA directives.
AMERICANISM
Know the names of your
Governor, U.S. Senators and X X X
U.S. Representatives.
SERVICE HERITAGE
Know the birthday and history
of the American Cadet X X X
Alliance.
Know the birthday of the
United States Navy and X X
Marine Corps.
Know the birthday of the
United States Coast Guard. X
Know the birthday of the
United States Army. X
Teach the words to Anchors
Aweigh to a new recruit. X
Teach words to Marine
Corps Hymn to a new recruit. X
Sing the words to The Army
Goes Rolling Along to a new X
recruit..
Explain the mission of the
Coast Guard and its X
relationship to the
Department of Defense.
Know and explain the Core
Values of the U.S. Navy and X X
Marine Corps
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Log at least 16 hours of work
on unit equipment or X X X
facilities; or, log 16 hours of
community service as a
representative of ACA.
ELECTIVE POINTS
Earn a total of 35 ACA
Elective Points. X X X
TESTING
 Pass Service-unique
Essential Subjects Test with X X X
a score of 75 or above.
ANNUAL TRAINING
Complete an NHQ Approved
Annual Training (AT) X X X
program.

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or
Complete at least five days of
on-the-job training at a X X X
military installation.

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or
Complete at additional ten
elective points, for a total of X X X
45.
Commanding Officer Signature Date
PROMOTED TO THE GRADE OF E-6

E-6 to E-7
PQS# TASK Cadet E-3 Date Personnel Date Notes
USMCC USNCC USACC
or above Officer
COURSES
X
Complete a PO3 rating X
NRCC (BM, GM, SK, JO,
MM, etc.) with a passing
score.
X
TIME IN SERVICE (TIS)
Eighteen months enrollment X X X
with 75% attendance at all
drills and special activities.
TIME IN GRADE (TIG)
Six months as an E-4. X X X
MINIMUM AGE
Age 13. X X X
REQUIRED AWARDS
DEA Drug Demand X X X
Reduction Ribbon
ACA Color Guard / Honor X X X
Guard
MILITARY SKILLS
Lead a Company in the
following drill movements: 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

X X X
Teach the following Color
Guard commands: X X X
Carry Present
Colors Colors
Order Left Turn /
Colors Right Turn
Reverse
Colors

Form a USMCC or USACC

platoon or USNCC Division, X X X
take muster and present
reports to the First Sergeant / X X X
Leading Petty Officer six
times.
Date Signature

Possess the following

uniforms, properly marked X
and tailored:
Service Dress Service Dress
Blue White
Summer White Winter Blue
Winter Working Dungaree /
Blue Utility

Possess the following

uniforms, properly marked X
and tailored:
Service “A” Service “B”
Service “C” Service “D”
Utility “D”

Possess the following

uniforms, properly marked X
and tailored:
Ugly Green Short Sleeved
ugly green
Long Sleeved
Ugly Green
Conduct a formal inspection
of your unit, or another unit, X X
on three occasions. Provide
training to those Cadets who
receive discrepancies during
the inspection.
Quarterdeck Watches:
Stand six two-hour watches X
as Petty Officer of the Watch.
Date Signature

Interior Guard: Stand six

two-hour watches as X X
Corporal of the Guard.
Date Signature

Name and identify enlisted

rates for the U.S. Navy and X X
Coast Guard from E-l through
E-9.
Name and identify enlisted
rates for the U.S. Marine X X
Corps from E-1 through E-9.
Name and identify enlisted
ranks for the U.S. Army from X
E-l through E-9.
Pass a visual test on enlisted
rating insignia for BM, HM, X
JO, SK, GM, DC, YN, PH,
Name and identify officer
ranks of the U.S. Navy and X X
Coast Guard from O-1
through O-10.
Name and identify officer
ranks of the U.S. Army O-1 X
through O-10.
Pass a visual test on rank
and rating insignia for both X X X
officer and enlisted
SERVICE UNIQUE
SKILLS
Tie and explain the use of the
following knots: X X X

Figure Eight Rolling hitch

Overhand
Half Hitch knot

Tie and explain the use of the

following knots: X

Stevedore’s Bowline on
knot a bight
French
bowline

Learn and demonstrate your

ability to properly operate a X
boat to include proper
mounting of the motor,
fueling, starting, leaving dock,
maneuvering, coming
alongside, and securing
(including flushing, if in salt
water).
Locate the capacity plate
required aboard newer small X
boats. Show how to compute
the safe loading capacity for
a small boat.
Describe the parts of a block
and how blocks are sized. X
Demonstrate the safe use of
a block and tackle.
Understand the execute
docking commands used in X
handling lines aboard ship.
Learn and demonstrate your
ability to properly operate a X
boat to include proper
mounting of the motor,
fueling, starting, leaving dock,
maneuvering, coming
alongside, and securing
(including flushing, if in salt
water).
Locate the capacity plate
required aboard newer small X
boats. Show how to compute
the safe loading capacity for
a small boat.
Describe the parts of a block
and how blocks are sized. X
Demonstrate the safe use of
a block and tackle.
Understand the execute
docking commands used in X
handling lines aboard ship.
Learn and demonstrate your
ability to properly operate a X
boat to include proper
mounting of the motor,
fueling, starting, leaving dock,
maneuvering, coming
alongside, and securing
(including flushing, if in salt
water).
Explain the purpose of the
Watch, Quarter and Station X
Bill.
Whip the end of a line.
X
Make an eye splice.
X
Explain the history of the
Boatswain’s Call. Pipe the X
following:
Attention Attention All
Hands
Over the
Side

PHYSICAL FITNESS
AND FIRST AID
Pass the President’s
Challenge Physical Fitness X X X
Test, improving your previous
score by 10%. X
Event Score
Run:
Sit-ups:
Sit/Reach:
Shuttle
Run:
Push-ups:

Pass the President’s

Challenge Physical Fitness X
Test with the following
additional event: X
Event Score
Pull-ups:

Lead Physical Fitness

Training for at least ten X X X
Cadets on six occasions:
Date Signature
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Teach classes on basic X X X
military topics (uniform wear
and care, watchstanding,
etc.) from the Basic Military
Requirements Course.
Discuss academic and career X X X
options with military and
civilian representatives.
Discuss your short- and long- X X X
term career goals with your
Training Officer.
Know the NSCC units within
100 miles of your unit.
Know the names of your
Governor, U.S. Senators and X X X
U.S. Representatives.
SERVICE HERITAGE

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Log at least 16 hours of work
on unit equipment or X X X
facilities; or, log 16 hours of
community service as a
representative of ACA.
ELECTIVE POINTS
Earn a total of 35 ACA
Elective Points. X X X
TESTING
Pass Service-unique
Essential Subjects Test with X X X
a score of 75 or above.
ANNUAL TRAINING
 Complete an NHQ Approved
Annual Training (AT) X X X
program.

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or
Complete at least five days of
on-the-job training at a X X X
military installation.

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or
Complete at additional ten
elective points, for a total of X X X
45.
State Director’s Signature Date
PROMOTED TO THE GRADE OF E-7

E-7 to E-8
PQS# TASK Cadet E-3 Date Personnel Date Notes
USMCC USNCC USACC
or above Officer
COURSES
X
Complete a PO3 rating X
NRCC (BM, GM, SK, JO,
MM, etc.) with a passing
score.
X
TIME IN SERVICE (TIS)
Eighteen months enrollment X X X
with 75% attendance at all
drills and special activities.
TIME IN GRADE (TIG)
Six months as an E-4. X X X
MINIMUM AGE
Age 13. X X X
REQUIRED AWARDS
DEA Drug Demand X X X
Reduction Ribbon
ACA Color Guard / Honor X X X
Guard
MILITARY SKILLS
Lead a Company in the
following drill movements: 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

Teach the following Color

Guard commands: X X X
Carry Present
Colors Colors X X X
Order Left Turn /
Colors Right Turn
Reverse
Colors
Form a USMCC or USACC
platoon or USNCC Division, X X X
take muster and present
reports to the First Sergeant / X X X
Leading Petty Officer six
times.
Date Signature

Possess the following

uniforms, properly marked X
and tailored:
Service Dress Service Dress
Blue White
Summer White Winter Blue
Winter Working Dungaree /
Blue Utility

Possess the following

uniforms, properly marked X
and tailored:
Service “A” Service “B”
Service “C” Service “D”
Utility “D”

Possess the following

uniforms, properly marked X
and tailored:
Ugly Green Short Sleeved
ugly green
Long Sleeved
Ugly Green

Name relative bearings in

both degrees and points. Be X X
able to report objects in view,
wind direction.
Quarterdeck Watches:
Stand six two-hour watches X
as Petty Officer of the Watch.
 Date Signature

Interior Guard: Stand six

two-hour watches as X X
Corporal of the Guard.
Date Signature

Name and identify enlisted

rates for the U.S. Navy and X X
Coast Guard from E-l through
E-9.
Name and identify enlisted
rates for the U.S. Marine X X
Corps from E-1 through E-9.
Name and identify enlisted
ranks for the U.S. Army from X
E-l through E-9.
Pass a visual test on enlisted
rating insignia for BM, HM, X
JO, SK, GM, DC, YN, PH,
Name and identify officer
ranks of the U.S. Navy and X X
Coast Guard from O-1
through O-10.
Name and identify officer
ranks of the U.S. Army O-1 X
through O-10.
Pass a visual test on rank
and rating insignia for both X X X
officer and enlisted
SERVICE UNIQUE
SKILLS
Tie and explain the use of the
following knots: X X X

Figure Eight Rolling hitch

Overhand
Half Hitch knot

Tie and explain the use of the

following knots: X

Stevedore’s Bowline on
knot a bight
French
bowline

Learn and demonstrate your

ability to properly operate a X
boat to include proper
mounting of the motor,
fueling, starting, leaving dock,
maneuvering, coming
alongside, and securing
(including flushing, if in salt
water).
Locate the capacity plate
required aboard newer small X
boats. Show how to compute
the safe loading capacity for
a small boat.
Describe the parts of a block
and how blocks are sized. X
Demonstrate the safe use of
a block and tackle.
Understand the execute
docking commands used in X
handling lines aboard ship.
Learn and demonstrate your
ability to properly operate a X
boat to include proper
mounting of the motor,
fueling, starting, leaving dock,
maneuvering, coming
alongside, and securing
(including flushing, if in salt
water).
Locate the capacity plate
required aboard newer small X
boats. Show how to compute
the safe loading capacity for
a small boat.
Describe the parts of a block
and how blocks are sized. X
Demonstrate the safe use of
a block and tackle.
Understand the execute
docking commands used in X
handling lines aboard ship.
Learn and demonstrate your
ability to properly operate a X
boat to include proper
mounting of the motor,
fueling, starting, leaving dock,
maneuvering, coming
alongside, and securing
(including flushing, if in salt
water).
Explain the purpose of the
Watch, Quarter and Station X
Bill.
Whip the end of a line.
X
Make an eye splice.
X
Explain the history of the
Boatswain’s Call. Pipe the X
following:
Attention Attention All
Hands
Over the
Side

PHYSICAL FITNESS
AND FIRST AID
Pass the President’s
Challenge Physical Fitness X X X
Test, improving your previous
score by 10%. X
Event Score
Run:
Sit-ups:
Sit/Reach:
Shuttle
Run:
Push-ups:

Pass the President’s

Challenge Physical Fitness X
Test with the following
additional event: X
Event Score
Pull-ups:

Lead Physical Fitness

Training for at least ten X X X
Cadets on six occasions:

LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Chair a meeting of the Cadet X X X
staff using an agenda.

AMERICANISM
Know the names of your
Governor, U.S. Senators and X X X
U.S. Representatives.
SERVICE HERITAGE
 COMMUNITY SERVICE
Log at least 16 hours of work
on unit equipment or X X X
facilities; or, log 16 hours of
community service as a
representative of ACA.
ELECTIVE POINTS
Earn a total of 35 ACA
Elective Points. X X X
TESTING
Pass Service-unique
Essential Subjects Test with X X X
a score of 75 or above.
ANNUAL TRAINING
Complete an NHQ Approved
Annual Training (AT) X X X
program.

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or
Complete at least five days of
on-the-job training at a X X X
military installation.

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or
Complete at additional ten
elective points, for a total of X X X
45.
State Director’s Signature Date
PROMOTED TO THE GRADE OF E-8
E-8 to E-9
PQS# TASK Cadet E-3 Date Personnel Date Notes
USMCC USNCC USACC
or above Officer
COURSES
X
Complete a PO3 rating X
NRCC (BM, GM, SK, JO,
MM, etc.) with a passing
score.
X
TIME IN SERVICE (TIS)
Eighteen months enrollment X X X
with 75% attendance at all
drills and special activities.
TIME IN GRADE (TIG)
Six months as an E-4. X X X
MINIMUM AGE
Age 13. X X X
REQUIRED AWARDS
DEA Drug Demand X X X
Reduction Ribbon
ACA Color Guard / Honor X X X
Guard
MILITARY SKILLS
Name and identify officer
ranks of the U.S. Army O-1 X
through O-10.
Pass a visual test on rank
and rating insignia for both X X X
officer and enlisted
SERVICE UNIQUE
SKILLS

PHYSICAL FITNESS
AND FIRST AID
Pass the President’s
Challenge Physical Fitness X X X
Test, improving your previous
score by 10%. X
Event Score
Run:
Sit-ups:
Sit/Reach:
Shuttle
Run:
Push-ups:

Pass the President’s

Challenge Physical Fitness X
Test with the following
additional event: X
Event Score
Pull-ups:

LEADERSHIP SKILLS
X X X
AMERICANISM
Know the names of your
Governor, U.S. Senators and X X X
U.S. Representatives.
SERVICE HERITAGE
Know the birthday and history
of the American Cadet X X X
Alliance.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Log at least 16 hours of work
on unit equipment or X X X
facilities; or, log 16 hours of
community service as a
representative of ACA.
ELECTIVE POINTS
Earn a total of 35 ACA
Elective Points. X X X
 TESTING
Pass Service-unique
Essential Subjects Test with X X X
a score of 75 or above.
ANNUAL TRAINING
Complete an NHQ Approved
Annual Training (AT) X X X
program.

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or
Complete at least five days of
on-the-job training at a X X X
military installation.

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Location: _________________ Days: ______

Or
Complete at additional ten
elective points, for a total of X X X
45.
National Commandant’s Signature Date
PROMOTED TO THE GRADE OF E-9

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 NSCC
Physical Fitness Ribbon.
 Run: ________ Sit-ups: ________

Sit/
Reach: ________ Push-ups: ________

Shuttle
Run: ________

MILITARY SKILLS
145 Know the names and billets of other Cadet PO1s and
CPOs within 100 miles of your unit.
146 Quarterdeck Watches: 1.
Stand three day-long day watches as Command Duty 2.
Officer/Squadron Duty Officer (CDO/SDO). 3.
147 Know the history of the Chief Petty Officer. Explain their USN or
duties and how they fit into the Navy and Coast Guard. USCG
CPO.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
148 Chair an Officers= Call for your unit=s wardroom.
149 Meet your Regional Director (in person or by phone) and
discuss the future of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps in your
region. Provide feedback and ideas on how to improve
the Corps.
PRIDE, SERVICE, PATRIOTISM
150 Meet with your School District Superintendent to explain
the Naval Sea Cadet Corps to him/her.
 ELECTIVE POINTS
151 Earn a total of 75 NSCC Elective Points.
PROMOTED TO THE RATE OF CHIEF DivOff Signature Date
PETTY OFFICER

ELECTIVES
PQS# TASK Points Rate Division Date
for Officer
001 Certify in CPR by American Red Cross or American 3
Heart Association.
002 Certify in Basic First Aid by American Red Cross or other 3
appropriate agency. (Must issue a certificate of
completion).
003 Qualify as a Third Class Swimmer; or, 1
Second Class Swimmer; or, 2
First Class Swimmer. 3
004 Certify in SCUBA. 6
005 Certify as a Lifeguard. 6
006 Know the four classes of fire and how to extinguish 1
them.
007 Earn a 3.0 (B) average for two consecutive semesters. 3
008 Earn the President=s Physical Fitness Award; or 3
Earn the National Physical Fitness Award. (Points one 2
time only)
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. Present 1
it to at least six Cadets using the Techniques of
Instruction. (Max. 6 points)

Topic: ____________________________

Topic: ____________________________

Topic: ____________________________

Topic: ____________________________

Topic: ____________________________
 Topic: ____________________________

013 Attendance: 5
100% attendance for one year. Absent only for NSCC
TWT.
014 Plan and execute all aspects of a unit encampment (2 6
days); including menus and training schedules.
015 Plan and coordinate all aspects of your unit=s 4
participation in a parade.
016 Plan and coordinate a recruiting program at a school, 4
fair, air show, etc.
017 Give a 15 minute presentation about the Naval Sea 3
Cadet Corps and its Core Values to a patriotic
organization (Navy League, VFW, American Legion,
Fleet Reserve Association, etc.) Max. of nine points:

Group: ____________________________

Group: ____________________________

Group: ____________________________

018 Earn the NSCC Marksmanship Ribbon; or, 1

Sharpshooter Qualification; or, 2
Expert Qualification. 3
019 Tutor a fellow Sea Cadet for one grading period. Show 8
the tutoring plan of action, track record and
accomplishments of the plan.
020 Recruit a NSCC or NLCC Cadet; or, 1
a NSCC Instructor/Officer. (Max 6 points): 2

Recruit: ___________________________

Recruit: ___________________________

Recruit: ___________________________

Recruit: ___________________________

Recruit: ___________________________

Recruit: ___________________________

021 Completed the USCG Auxiliary=s Boating Skills and 7

 Seamanship (or other comparable program), earning the
Propeller device.
022 Recognized as Cadet of the Year (Max. 10 points). 10
023 Recognized as Cadet of the Quarter (Max. 10 points). 5

Quarter: __________________________

Quarter: __________________________

024 Make a AMonkey=s Fist.@ 2

025 Complete a 20 hour Public Speaking program with 6
Toastmasters.
026 Simulate shipboard communications using two sound- 1
powered phone sets and a Asalt >n pepper@ reel.
027 Demonstrate the ability to communicate using 3
semaphore.
028 Demonstrate the ability to communicate using flashing 3
light.
029 Make a customized Boatswain=s Lanyard. 5
030 Demonstrate the ability to throw a heaving line. 1
031 Explain variation, deviation, relative bearing and 1
compass bearings.
032 Explain what causes tides, the difference between tides 1
and tidal streams, high and low water, and slack water.
Explain the meaning of ebb tide and flood tide.
033 Using any standard nautical chart, explain latitude and 1
longitude, the compass rose, bearing, and depth.
034 Using any standard nautical chart, plot a course from 2
one location to another. Determine and explain the total
travel time based on 12 knots.
035 Demonstrate an understanding of the nautical rules of 3
the road.
036 Attend the National Youth Leadership Forum on Strategy 10
and Defense.
037 Lead a recruiting campaign, using the Ten Step 6
Recruiting Program.
038 Donate ten volunteer hours to an appropriate 5
organization. (Veterans Administration, Community
Center, etc.)
039 Produce a 15 minute slide show / Power Point 4
presentation about NSCC and your unit.
040 Join the Navy League of the United States. 2
041 Serve as a Staff Cadet at a Regional weekend activity. 3
(max. 6 points)
042 Attend a Regional Officers= Call. (max. 4 points) 2

043 Develop or maintain (for at least six months) a unit World 5

Wide Web site.
044 Have an article about your unit published in a local, 4
school or national newspaper/newsletter. (max. 8 points)
045 Plan and coordinate a unit-wide fund-raising activity. 4
(max. 8 points)
046 Send and receive semaphore messages using proper 4
messages at a rate of at least 30 letters a minute.
047 Box a compass to 32 points and demonstrate your ability
to compute the degree heading for each point. Describe 3
the relationship between the 32 points and the relative
bearing system using points.
048 In a cat-rigged or similar small boat, demonstrate your 3
ability to sail single-handedly a triangular course
(leeward, windward, and reaching marks). Demonstrate
beating, reaching, and running in the presence of a
qualified sailing instructor.
049 Demonstrate the ability to make a three-strand turk=s 3
head or a three-strand monkey=s fist.
050 Perform routine maintenance on a vessel=s propulsion 3
system, including filter, spark plugs, oil change, and
proper fueling procedures.
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