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State of California Bid Specification #8940-BS-0230233

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Table of Contents

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 APPLICABLE LAWS AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Shoulder Mark, Class B Uniforms

3.1.1 Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Grade

3.1.2 Officer Grade

3.1.3 Grizzly Grade

3.2 Metal Pin-On Insignia, Shield, Class B Uniforms

3.2.1 Distinguished Unit Insignia (DUI)

3.2.2 Fieldcraft Insignia

3.2.3 Cadet Mountaineer Insignia

3.2.4 Cadet Medic Insignia

3.2.5 Cadet Drill Instructor Insignia

3.2.6 Cadet Law Enforcement Badge

3.2.7 Cadet Cyber Badge

3.2.8 Drill and Ceremonies Badge

3.2.9 Public Safety Badge

3.2.10 Recondo Badge

3.2.11 Engineer Badge

3.2.12 Cadet Fire Badge

3.2.13 Cadet Lifeguard Badge

3.2.14 CAL Insignia

3.2.15 Cadet Corps Lapel Insignia

3.2.16 Commandant, Insignia Branch, CACC Officer

3.2.17 Commandant, Insignia Branch, CACC Enlisted

3.2.18 Commandant, CA Insignia, Officer

3.2.19 Commandant, CA Insignia, Enlisted

3.2.20 Officer Grade, Rank Insignia

3.3 Buttons, State of California ‘Eureka’ Seal

3.3.1 Coat Pocket, Male, Set of 4

3.3.2 Coat, Male, Set of 6

3.3.3 Coat Pocket, Female, Set of 4

3.3.4 Cap Screw, Set of 2

3.3.5 Honor Cadet Bar

3.3.6 Honor Cadet Officer Bar

3.3.7 Honor Cadet Summer Camp Bar

3.3.8 Honor Cadet Officer Summer Camp Bar

3.3.9 Marksmanship Badge

3.3.10 Sharpshooter Badge

3.3.11 Expert Badge

3.3.12 Small Bore Rifle Bar

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3.3.13 Air Rifle Bar

3.4 Service Cap Devices

3.4.1 Drill Instructor Campaign Cover Pin

3.4.2 Commandant Commissioned Officer Cap Device

3.4.3 Commandant Enlisted Cap Device

3.5 Neckwear and accessories

3.5.1 Neck Tab, Female, Class B Uniform

3.5.2 Tie, Clip On

3.5.3 Tie, Four-in-Hand

3.6 Uniform accessories

3.6.1 Gloves, Honor Guard

3.6.2 Belt, Rigger

3.6.3 Belt and Buckle, Dress

3.6.4 Elastic Bands, Boot (Trouser Blousers)

3.7 Cord, Shoulder

3.7.2 Brigade Staff Shoulder Cord

3.7.3 Color Guard and Flag Detail Shoulder Cord

3.7.4 Drill Team Shoulder Cord

3.7.5 Superior Uniform Inspection Shoulder Cord

3.7.6 Regimental or Battalion Staff Shoulder Cord

3.8 Patches

3.8.1 California Cadet Corps Shield, Black and Coyote Brown

3.8.2 California Cadet Corps Shield, Coyote Brown and Black

3.8.3 California Cadet Corps Shield, Blue and Gold

3.8.4 California Flag with Gold Merrow Border

3.8.5 California Flag, with White Merrow Border

3.8.6 CA Cadet Corps Nametape

3.8.7 Enlisted Rank

3.8.8 Officer Rank

3.8.9 Grizzly Rank

3.8.10 Tabs, Accomplishment

3.9 Duty Patches

3.9.1 Company

3.9.2 Battalion

3.9.3 Brigade

3.9.4 10th Corps

3.10 Ribbon Mounting Bars, Ribbons, and Devices

3.10.1 Ribbon Mounting Bars

3.10.2 Ribbons

3.10.3 Devices

3.11 Medals, Full Sets

3.11.1 Drape

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3.11.2 Medal

3.11.2.1 Design 1

3.11.2.2 Design 2

3.11.2.3 Design 3

3.11.2.4 Design 4

3.11.2.5 Design 5

3.11.3 Medal Packaging Requirements

Appendix A: Complete Ribbon Chart

Appendix B: Medal Sets

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FIGURES

Figure 1: Shoulder Mark Ranks, Non-Commissioned Officer Figure 2: Shoulder Mark Ranks, Officer Figure 3: Shoulder Mark Ranks, Grizzly Figure 4: (Left) New CACC crest. (Right) Distinguished Unit Insignia dimensions Figure 5: Distinguished Unit Insignia, Back Figure 6: Fieldcraft Insignia, Front Figure 7: Fieldcraft Insignia, Back Figure 8: Cadet Mountaineer Insignia, Front Figure 9: Cadet Mountaineer Insignia, Back Figure 10: Cadet Medic Insignia, Front Figure 11: Medic Cadet Insignia, Back Figure 12: Cadet Drill Instructor Insignia, Front Figure 13: Cadet Drill Instructor Insignia, Back Figure 14: Cadet Law Enforcement Badge, Front Figure 15: Cadet Law Enforcement Badge, Back Figure 16: Cadet Cyber Badge, Front Figure 17: Cadet Cyber Badge, Back Figure 18: Drill and Ceremonies Badge, Front Figure 19: Drill and Ceremonies Badge, Back Figure 20: Public Safety Badge, Front Figure 21: Public Safety Badge, Back Figure 22: Recondo Badge, Front Figure 23: Recondo Badge, Back Figure 24: Engineer Badge, Front Figure 25: Engineer Badge, Back Figure 28: Cadet Fire Badge, Front Figure 29: Cadet Fire Badge, Back Figure 30: Cadet Lifeguard Badge, Front Figure 31: Cadet Lifeguard Badge Figure 32: CAL Insignia, Front Figure 33: CAL Insignia, Back Figure 34: Cadet Corps Lapel Insignia, Front Figure 35: Cadet Corps Lapel Insignia, Back Figure 36: Commandant, Insignia Branch, CACC Officer, Front Figure 37: Commandant, Insignia Branch, CACC Officer, Back Figure 38: Commandant, Insignia Branch, CACC Enlisted, Front Figure 39: CA Insignia, Officer, Front Figure 40: CA Insignia, Enlisted, Front Figure 41: Rank Insignia, Officer, Front Figure 42: Buttons, Eureka, Front Figure 43: Buttons, Eureka, Back Figure 44: Honor Cadet Bar, Front Figure 45: Honor Cadet Bar, Back Figure 46: Honor Cadet Officer Bar, Front

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Figure 47: Honor Cadet Officer Bar, Back Figure 48: Honor Cadet Summer Camp Bar, Front Figure 49: Honor Cadet Summer Camp Bar, Back Figure 50: Honor Cadet Officer Summer Camp Bar, Front Figure 51: Honor Cadet Officer Summer Camp Bar, Back Figure 52: Marksmanship Badge, Front Figure 53: Sharpshooter Badge, Front Figure 54: Expert Badge, Front Figure 55: Small Bore Rifle Bar, Front Figure 56: Air Rifle Bar, Front Figure 57: (Left) New CACC crest design. (Right) Drill Instructor Campaign Cover Pin Front for reference Figure 58: Drill Instructor Campaign Cover Pin, Back Figure 59: Commandant Commissioned Officer Cap Device, Front Figure 60: Commandant Commissioned Officer Cap Device, Back Figure 61: Commandant Enlisted Cap Device, Front Figure 62: Commandant Enlisted Cap Device, Back Figure 63: Neck Tab, Female Figure 64: Tie, Clip on Figure 65: Tie, Four-in-Hand Figure 66: Gloves, Honor Guard Figure 67: Belt, Rigger (Left) Belt Buckle (Right) Figure 68: Belt and Buckle, Dress Figure 69: Boot Bands Figure 70: Shoulder Cord Loop Attachment Epaulette Example Figure 71: Brigade Staff Shoulder Cord Figure 72: Color Guard and Flag Detail Shoulder Cord Figure 73: Drill Team Shoulder Cord Figure 74: Superior Uniform Inspection Shoulder Cord Figure 75: Regimental or Battalion Staff Shoulder Cord Figure 76: California Cadet Corps Shield, Black and Coyote Brown Figure 77: California Cadet Corps Shield, Coyote Brown and Black Figure 78: California Cadet Corps Shield, Blue and Gold Figure 79: California Flag Patch Figure 80: California Flag Patch Figure 81: CA Cadet Corps Nametape Figure 82: Enlisted Rank Patches Figure 83: Officer Rank Patches Figure 84: Grizzly Rank Patches Figure 85: Accomplishment Tabs Figure 86: Company Patches, Positions Figure 87: Battalion Patches, Positions Figure 88: Brigade Patches, Positions Figure 89: 10th Corps, Positions Figure 90: 10th Corps, Medic Position Figure 91: Ribbon Mounting Bar Configurations

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Figure 92: Ribbon Devices, Star and Oak Leaf Clusters Figure 93: Ribbon Device, Bronze Star Example Figure 94: Medal, Full Set Figure 95: Medal, Back View Figure 96: Drapes Figure 97: Drape, Metal, and Ring Attachment Figure 98: Medal Design 1 Figure 99: Medal Design 2 Figure 100: Medal Design 3 Figure 101: Medal Design 4 Figure 102: Medal Design 5 Figure 103: Medal Packaging, Front Figure 104: Medal Packaging, Back

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TABLES

Table 1: Ribbon Bar Configurations

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1.0 SCOPE

This specification defines the minimum requirements for military insignias and accoutrements for the California Military Department, California Cadet Corps (CACC). Insignias and accoutrements will be worn on Class C and Class B Uniforms. They are intended for normal wear on the field and are awarded for accomplishments of individual cadets or the unit.

2.0 APPLICABLE LAWS AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS

None.

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Figures found throughout this document are for illustration purposes only, the text requirements hereafter take precedence over the figures.

3.1 Shoulder Mark, Class B Uniforms

Shoulder marks shall be made as follows:

a. Fabric: Rigid polyester cloth, black, sown along the back to form a flat tube shape that slides onto the shoulder flap of a Class B dress shirt.

b. Size: Shoulder marks shall come in two sizes.

(1) Short: 2 1/8 inches wide at the base, 3 1/4 inches in length, tapering to 1 7/8 inches wide at the top.

i. Minimum fabric weight: 5 oz per square yard.

(2) Long: 2 1/8 inches wide at the base, 4 1/4 inches in length, tapering to

1 7/8 inches wide at the top.

i. Minimum fabric weight: 6 oz per square yard.

c. Marks shall come in pairs.

3.1.1 Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Grade

a. Design: NCO marks shall be designed as shown in Figure 1. Each gold colored stripe shall be 1/4-inch-wide. Each stripe and rocker shall be 1/8 inch apart.

b. Embroidery: Ranks shall be centered horizontally, embroidered in gold colored thread, and wrapped around the edge so the ending is hidden from view when worn on a Class B shirt.

c. Ranks for NCO are as follow:

(1) Cadet

(2) Cadet First Class

(3) Cadet Corporal

(4) Cadet Sergeant

(5) Cadet Staff Sergeant

(6) Cadet Sergeant First Class

(7) Cadet Master Sergeant

(8) Cadet First Sergeant

(9) Cadet Sergent Major

(10) Cadet Command Sergeant Major

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Figure 1: Shoulder Mark Ranks, Non-Commissioned Officer

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3.1.2 Officer Grade

a. Design: Officer shoulder marks shall be made as shown in Figure 2.

b. Cadet Corps Shield: Blue and gold colored thread measuring 1 1/16 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches tall to the top of the narrow side. The shield shall be positioned 1/2 inch away from the top edge. NOTE: CACC logo depicted is outdated. Use the CACC logo shown in Figure 4.

c. Ranks for Officer are as follow:

(1) Officer Candidate

(2) 2nd Lieutenant

(3) 1st Lieutenant

(4) Captain

(5) Major

(6) Lieutenant Colonel

(7) Colonel

Figure 2: Shoulder Mark Ranks, Officer

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3.1.3 Grizzly Grade

a. Design: Grizzly shoulder marks shall be made as shown in Figure 3.

b. Embroidery: Grizzly bears shall be centered horizontally and embroidered gold colored thread. Each bear shall measure 3/4-inch-wide and 3/8-inch-tall.

c. Ranks for Grizzly are as follow:

(1) Grizzly 1

(2) Grizzly 2

(3) Grizzly 3

(4) Grizzly 4

Figure 3: Shoulder Mark Ranks, Grizzly

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3.2 Metal Pin-On Insignia, Shield, Class B Uniforms

3.2.1 Distinguished Unit Insignia (DUI)

a. Dimensions: 1 inch at the widest point and 1 1/4 inches in height.

b. Front Design: The DUI shall be a miniature gold colored metal reproduction of the CACC crest with a bear, torch, and sword on a dark blue background as shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4: (Left) New CACC crest. (Right) Distinguished Unit Insignia dimensions.

c. Back Design: The back shall be solid, gold color, with two butterfly clutch fasteners aligned near the top corners of the shield as shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5: Distinguished Unit Insignia, Back

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3.2.2 Fieldcraft Insignia

a. Dimensions: 1 1/2 inches wide and 1 3/4 inches tall.

b. Front Design: The Fieldcraft Insignia shall be gold color with a growling bear.

The scroll at the bottom shall have written in capital letters “FIELDCRAFT” as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6: Fieldcraft Insignia, Front

c. Back Design: The back shall be solid gold colored with three butterfly clutch fasteners at the corners of the shield as shown in Figure 7.

Figure 7: Fieldcraft Insignia, Back

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3.2.3 Cadet Mountaineer Insignia

a. Dimensions: 1 1/2 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches tall.

b. Front Design: The Cadet Mountaineer Insignia shall be gold color with a ram’s head. The top of the badge written in capital letters “CADET” and on the bottom scroll written in capital letters “MOUNTAINEER” as shown in Figure 8.

Figure 8: Cadet Mountaineer Insignia, Front fasteners centered horizontally as shown in Figure 9.

Figure 9: Cadet Mountaineer Insignia, Back

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3.2.4 Cadet Medic Insignia

a. Dimensions: 1-inch-wide and 1 1/2 inches tall.

b. Front Design: The Cadet Medic Insignia shall be solid gold color with a picture of the medical branch insignia as shown in Figure 10. “CADET” shall be bordered and written in capital letters. The CADET bordering shall be 1 1/4 inches wide and 3/8-inch-tall.

Figure 10: Cadet Medic Insignia, Front

c. Back Design: The back shall be solid gold color with two butterfly clutch fasteners centered horizontally as shown in Figure 11.

Figure 11: Medic Cadet Insignia, Back

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3.2.5 Cadet Drill Instructor Insignia

a. Dimensions: 1 1/2 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches tall.

b. Front Design: The Cadet Drill Instructor Insignia shall be gold color with three drill instructors positioned in front of a laurel wreath as shown in Figure 12. The bottom scroll shall have written in black letters “Cadet Drill Instructor”.

Figure 12: Cadet Drill Instructor Insignia, Front

Note: The first letter of each word is capitalized while the other letters are in lower case.

c. Back Design: The back shall be solid, gold color, with three butterfly clutch fasteners positioned at the corners as shown in Figure 13.

Figure 13: Cadet Drill Instructor Insignia, Back

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3.2.6 Cadet Law Enforcement Badge

a. Dimensions: 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

b. Front Design: The Cadet Law Enforcement badge shall be a blue and silver colored shield featuring the CACC crest within a star as shown in Figure 14.

The words “CADET” shall be centered horizontally across the top and “LAW ENFORCEMENT” shall be centered horizontally across the bottom in blue capital letters.

Figure 14: Cadet Law Enforcement Badge, Front fasteners centered horizontally as shown in Figure 15.

Figure 15: Cadet Law Enforcement Badge, Back

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3.2.7 Cadet Cyber Badge

a. Dimensions: 1 3/8 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches tall.

b. Front Design: The Cadet Cyber Badge shall have one sword and two crossed lightning rods in gold color centered on a black background as shown in Figure

16. The badge shall have a double gold color border. The words “CADET” and “CYBER shall be centered on the top and bottom in white capital letters with a gold color outline.

Figure 16: Cadet Cyber Badge, Front fasteners positioned as shown in Figure 17.

Figure 17: Cadet Cyber Badge, Back

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3.2.8 Drill and Ceremonies Badge

a. Dimensions: 1 1/2 inches in circumference.

b. Front Design: The badge is solid bronze oxidized. The insignia consists of a cadet holding an American flag, cross rifles and a drill and ceremonies badge with two stars, one on the right and one on the left of the device, as shown in Figure 18.

Figure 18: Drill and Ceremonies Badge, Front

c. Back Design: The back shall be solid bronze oxidized color with two butterfly clutch fasteners positioned as shown in Figure 19.

Figure 19: Drill and Ceremonies Badge, Back

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3.2.9 Public Safety Badge

a. Dimensions: 1 1/4 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches tall

b. Front Design: The badge is solid bronze oxidized. The insignia consist of public safety shield, with the first responder insignia on the center with top banner to read “PUBLIC” and a bottom banner to read “SAFETY” as shown on Figure 20.

Figure 20: Public Safety Badge, Front

c. Back Design: The back shall be solid bronze oxidized color with two butterfly clutch fasteners positioned as shown in Figure 21.

Figure 21: Public Safety Badge, Back

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3.2.10 Recondo Badge

a. Dimensions: 1 inches wide by 1-1/4 inches tall

b. Front Design: The badge is black and gold. Arrowhead arrow with torch on center shown in Figure 22.

Figure 22: Recondo Badge, Front

c. Back Design: The back shall have two butterfly clutch fasteners positioned as shown in Figure 23.

Figure 23: Recondo Badge, Back

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3.2.11 Engineer Badge

a. Dimensions: 1 1/8 inches wide by 3/4 inches tall

b. Front Design: The badge is gold. The insignia is a castle shown in Figure 24.

Figure 24: Engineer Badge, Front fasteners positioned as shown in Figure 25.

Figure 25: Engineer Badge, Back

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3.2.12 Cadet Fire Badge

d. Dimensions: 1 1/2 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches tall.

e. Front Design: The Fire Insignia shall be solid bronze oxidized color with the word “FIRE” in place of “FIREFIGHTER”. In the center, there’s a CACC emblem and the word “ESSAYONS” on the banner at the bottom. The design also has a ladder on the left and a hydrant on the right as shown in Figure 28.

Figure 26: Cadet Fire Badge, Front

(Example only for artwork reference, not actual badge)

f. Back Design: The back shall be solid bronze oxidized color, with two butterfly clutch fasteners positioned at the corners as shown in Figure 29.

Figure 27: Cadet Fire Badge, Back

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3.2.13 Cadet Lifeguard Badge

g. Dimensions: 1 1/2 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches tall.

h. Front Design: The Lifeguard Badge shall be solid bronze oxidized. The badge is featuring the text “Vigilance Saves Lives” and “LIFEGUARD”. It depicts two people engaging in a rescue or first aid scenario as shown in Figure 30.

Figure 28: Cadet Lifeguard Badge, Front

i. Back Design: The back shall be solid bronze oxidized color, with two butterfly clutch fasteners positioned at the corners as shown in Figure 31.

Figure 29: Cadet Lifeguard Badge

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3.2.14 CAL Insignia

a. Dimensions: 1 1/4 inches wide and 1/2-inch-tall.

b. Front Design: The CAL Insignia shall be “CAL” in gold color capital letters with beveled edges as shown in Figure 32.

Figure 30: CAL Insignia, Front

c. Back Design: The back shall be gold color with two butterfly clutch fasteners positioned as shown in Figure 33.

Figure 31: CAL Insignia, Back

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3.2.15 Cadet Corps Lapel Insignia

a. Dimensions: 3/4-inch-wide, 3/4-inch-tall and 1/16-inch-thick.

b. Front Design: The Cadet Corps Lapel Insignia shall be gold color with crossed rifles surrounded by a laurel wreath as shown in Figure 34.

Figure 32: Cadet Corps Lapel Insignia, Front positioned as shown in Figure 35.

Figure 33: Cadet Corps Lapel Insignia, Back

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3.2.16 Commandant, Insignia Branch, CACC Officer

a. Dimensions: 1-inch-wide, 1-inch-tall, and 3/16-inch-thick.

b. Front Design: The Commandant, CACC Officer insignia shall be gold color and made from three 1/16-inch-thick layers as shown in Figure 36.

(1) Bottom layer: Blue laurel wreath.

(2) Middle layer: Crossed swords on the torch of learning

(3) Top layer: Gold color California Grizzly Bear.

Figure 34: Commandant, Insignia Branch, CACC Officer, Front centered horizontally as shown in Figure 37.

Figure 35: Commandant, Insignia Branch, CACC Officer, Back

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3.2.17 Commandant, Insignia Branch, CACC Enlisted

a. Dimensions: 1-inch-wide, 1-inch-tall and 3/16-inch-thick.

d. Front Design: The Commandant, CACC Enlisted insignia shall be made from three 1/16-inch-thick layers as shown in Figure 38.

(1) Bottom layer: 1 inch diameter gold color metal disk.

(2) Middle layer: Blue laurel wreath.

(3) Top layer: Crossed swords on the torch of learning with a gold color

California Grizzly Bear.

Figure 36: Commandant, Insignia Branch, CACC Enlisted, Front

Note: This front design is similar to Figure 36 but with the addition of the gold color metal disk.

b. Back Design: The back shall be gold color with two butterfly clutch fasteners centered horizontally on the metal disk. One fastener at the top and one at the bottom.

3.2.18 Commandant, CA Insignia, Officer

a. Dimensions: 3/4-inch-wide, 7/16-inch-tall and 1/16-inch-thick.

b. Front Design: The Commandant, CA Officer insignia shall be “CA” in gold capital letters with beveled edges as shown in Figure 39.

Figure 37: CA Insignia, Officer, Front fasteners on the left and right edges. This design shall be similar to the back of the CAL insignia shown in Figure 33.

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3.2.19 Commandant, CA Insignia, Enlisted

a. Dimensions: 1 inch in diameter and 1/8-inch thick.

b. Front Design: The Commandant, CA Enlisted insignia shall be made from two

1/16 in thick layers. See Figure 40 for reference.

(1) Bottom layer: 1-inch diameter gold colored disk.

(2) Top layer: “CA” in gold capital letters with beveled edges See Figure 40 for reference.

Figure 38: CA Insignia, Enlisted, Front fasteners on the left and right edges of the disk.

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3.2.20 Officer Grade, Rank Insignia

a. Dimensions: 1/16-inch-thick.

(1) Single Disc: 3/4 inch in diameter.

(2) Double Disc: 2-inch-wide and 3/4-inch-tall.

(3) Single Diamond: 3/4-inch-wide and 1 1/4 inches tall.

(4) Double Diamond: 1 1/2 inches wide and 1 1/4 inches tall.

b. Design: Insignia of grade is designed as a flat metal, beveled with inset cross-hatching. Officer pin on rank shall be made as shown in Figure 41.

c. Officer rank are as follows:

(5) OC: Single Disc, Red Plated

(6) 2LT: Single Disc, Gold Plated

(7) 1LT: Single Disc, Silver Plated

(8) CPT: Double Disc, Silver Plated

(9) MAJ: Single Diamond, Gold Plated

(10) LTC: Single Diamond, Silver Plated

(11) COL: Double Diamond, Silver Plated

Figure 39: Rank Insignia, Officer, Front

d. Back Design: The back shall be solid in color with two butterfly clutch fasteners on the left and right edges of the disk.

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3.3 Buttons, State of California ‘Eureka’ Seal

a. Front Design: The buttons shall be gold color, dome shape, and have a detailed image of the State of California ‘Eureka’ Seal as shown in Figure 42.

Note: The State of California ‘Eureka’ Seal shall not be flat.

Figure 40: Buttons, Eureka, Front

b. Back Design: The back of the button shall be gold color with a shank loop as shown in Figure 43.

Figure 41: Buttons, Eureka, Back

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3.3.1 Coat Pocket, Male, Set of 4

a. Dimensions: Each button and washer shall be 15 mm in diameter.

b. Packaging: A set shall consist of four buttons, four gold color washers, and four gold color toggle pins all packaged in a poly bag.

3.3.2 Coat, Male, Set of 6

a. Dimensions: Each button and washer shall be 23 mm in diameter.

b. Packaging: A set shall consist of six buttons, six gold color washers, and six gold color toggle pins all packaged in a poly bag.

3.3.3 Coat Pocket, Female, Set of 4

a. Dimensions: Each button and washer shall be 19 mm in diameter.

b. Packaging: A set shall consist of four buttons, four gold color washers, and four gold color toggle pins all packaged in a poly bag.

3.3.4 Cap Screw, Set of 2

c. Dimensions: Each button and washer shall be 15 mm in diameter with a 6-32 thread screw-post backing as shown in the figure below.

d. Packaging: A set shall consist of 2 screw-post backing buttons, all packaged in a poly bag.

Cap Screw, Set of 2

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3.3.5 Honor Cadet Bar

a. Dimensions: 2 1/8 inches wide, 1/2-inch-tall and 1/16-inch-thick.

b. Front Design: The Honor Cadet Bar read “CALIFORNIA CADET CORPS” on first line and “HONOR CADET” on second line in gold color capital letters on black background with gold edge as shown in Figure 44.

Figure 42: Honor Cadet Bar, Front positioned as shown in Figure 45.

Figure 43: Honor Cadet Bar, Back

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3.3.6 Honor Cadet Officer Bar

b. Front Design: The Honor Cadet Bar shall read “CALIFORNIA CADET CORPS” on first line and “HONOR CADET OFFICER” on second line in gold color capital letters on black background with gold edge as shown in Figure 46.

Figure 44: Honor Cadet Officer Bar, Front positioned as shown in Figure 47.

Figure 45: Honor Cadet Officer Bar, Back

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3.3.7 Honor Cadet Summer Camp Bar

b. Front Design: The Honor Cadet Bar shall read “CALIFORNIA CADET CORPS” on first line, “HONOR CADET” on second line, “SUMMER CAMP” on the third line in gold color capital letters on black background with gold edge as shown in Figure 48.

Figure 46: Honor Cadet Summer Camp Bar, Front positioned as shown in Figure 49.

Figure 47: Honor Cadet Summer Camp Bar, Back

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3.3.8 Honor Cadet Officer Summer Camp Bar

a. Dimensions: 2 1/8 inches wide, 1/2-inch-tall and 1/16-inch-thickness.

b. Front Design: The Honor Cadet Bar shall read “CALIFORNIA CADET CORPS” on first line, “HONOR CADET OFFICER” on second line, “SUMMER CAMP” on the third line in gold color capital letters on black background with gold edge as shown in Figure 50.

Figure 48: Honor Cadet Officer Summer Camp Bar, Front positioned as shown in Figure 51.

Figure 49: Honor Cadet Officer Summer Camp Bar, Back

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3.3.9 Marksmanship Badge

a. Dimensions: 1-inch-wide, 1-inch-tall and 1/16-inch-thick.

b. Front Design: The marksmanship badge is shiny silver metal in color. It is the same design as the Army Marksmanship Qualification Badge as shown in Figure 52.

Figure 50: Marksmanship Badge, Front

c. Back Design: The back shall be silver color with two butterfly clutch fasteners, one on the left and one on the right edge of the Badge.

3.3.10 Sharpshooter Badge

a. Dimensions: 1-inch-wide, 1-inch-tall and 1/16-inch thick.

b. Front Design: The Sharpshooter badge is shiny silver metal in color. It is the same design as the Army Sharpshooter Qualification Badge as shown in Figure 53.

Figure 51: Sharpshooter Badge, Front

d. Back Design: The back shall be silver color with two butterfly clutch fasteners, one on the left and one on the right edge of the Badge.

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3.3.11 Expert Badge

a. Dimensions: 1 1/8-inch-wide, 1 1/8-inch-tall and 1/16-inch-thick.

b. Front Design: The Expert badge is shiny silver metal in color. It is the same design as the Army Expert Qualification Badge as shown in Figure 54.

Figure 52: Expert Badge, Front

e. Back Design: The back shall be silver color with two butterfly clutch fasteners, one on the left and one on the right edge of the Badge.

3.3.12 Small Bore Rifle Bar

a. Dimensions: 1-inch-wide, 1/4-inch-tall and 1/16-inch-thick.

b. Front Design: The Small Bore Rifle bar is shiny silver metal in color. It is the same design as the Army Small Bore Rifle bar as shown in Figure 55.

Figure 53: Small Bore Rifle Bar, Front

c. Back Design: The back shall be silver color.

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3.3.13 Air Rifle Bar

d. Dimensions: 1-inch-wide, 1/4-inch-tall and 1/16-inch-thick.

e. Front Design: The Air Rifle bar is shiny silver metal in color. It is the same design as the JROTC Air Rifle bar as shown in Figure 56.

Figure 54: Air Rifle Bar, Front

f. Back Design: The back shall be silver color.

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3.4 Service Cap Devices

3.4.1 Drill Instructor Campaign Cover Pin

a. Dimensions: 1 inch in diameter.

b. Front Design: The insignia consists of the California Cadet Corps Shield on gold disk. The disk and the shield come apart. Use the new crest design as shown in Figure 54 (Left).

Figure 55: (Left) New CACC crest design. (Right) Drill Instructor Campaign Cover Pin Front for reference.

c. Back Design: The back shall be solid gold color with a screw attached to the CACC Shield. The washer holds the two pieces together as positioned as shown in Figure 58.

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Figure 56: Drill Instructor Campaign Cover Pin, Back

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3.4.2 Commandant Commissioned Officer Cap Device

a. Dimensions: 2 3/8 inches in height

b. Front Design: The insignia is the partial coat of arms of the United States with the seal of California superimposed on the top, gold-colored metal Figure 59.

Figure 57: Commandant Commissioned Officer Cap Device, Front

c. Back Design: The back shall be solid gold color with a screw attached to the device. The washer holds the two pieces together as positioned as shown in Figure 60.

Figure 58: Commandant Commissioned Officer Cap Device, Back

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3.4.3 Commandant Enlisted Cap Device

d. Dimensions: 1-1/2 inch in diameter.

e. Front Design: The insignia is a plain, gold-colored disk with a gold-colored partial coat of arms of the United States with the Seal of California superimposed on the top attached to the disk Figure 61.

Figure 59: Commandant Enlisted Cap Device, Front

f. Back Design: The back shall be solid gold color with a screw attached to the device. The washer holds the two pieces together as positioned as shown in Figure 62.

Figure 60: Commandant Enlisted Cap Device, Back

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3.5 Neckwear and accessories

3.5.1 Neck Tab, Female, Class B Uniform

a. Fabric: Plain weave, Polyester Poplin

b. Color: Black

c. Size: 16

d. Minimum weight: 7 grams.

e. Design: Pre-cured durable press, inverted V-shape as shown in Figure 63. The neck tab shall wrap around the neck under the collar of the female tan long short sleeved uniform shirt.

f. Fastener: Hook-and-loop

Figure 61: Neck Tab, Female

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3.5.2 Tie, Clip On

a. Fabric: Polyester poplin

b. Tie Color: Black

c. Minimum weight: 38 grams.

d. Dimensions: 14 inch long, 3 1/4 inches wide at the end, taper to a 2 inch width at the place of the triangle knot. The triangle clip clasp shall be centered behind the knot. The tie shall narrow to 1 3/8 inches wide along the narrow end of the tie and include a keeper loop. See Figure 64 for reference.

Figure 62: Tie, Clip on

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3.5.3 Tie, Four-in-Hand

a. Fabric: Polyester poplin

b. Color: Black

c. Minimum weight: 47 grams.

d. Design: Two-fold, four-in-hand with pointed ends and keeper loop. See Figure

65 for reference.

e. Dimensions: 58 inch long and 2 1/2 inches wide at the widest point.

Figure 63: Tie, Four-in-Hand

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3.6 Uniform accessories

3.6.1 Gloves, Honor Guard

a. Fabric: Cotton and spandex

b. Design: Four-finger-and-thumb

c. Style: Slip-on

d. Grip: Rubber-like grip dots (Reference: “Sure-Grip”)

e. Color: White

f. Glove length: 10 1/2 inches – 11 inch

g. Gloves shall be the following sizes:

(1) Small/Medium

(2) Large/X-Large

Figure 64: Gloves, Honor Guard

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3.6.2 Belt, Rigger

a. Material: Nylon Webbing

b. Color: Black

c. Design: The belt shall be rigger style with a black metal belt buckle and adjustable cargo. See Figure 67 for reference.

d. Buckle Type: Tri-glide slide buckle.

e. Buckle Weight: 47 ± 10 grams.

f. Belt width: 1 3/4 inches

g. Belts shall come in the following lengths:

(1) Small – 28 inch

(2) Medium – 34 inch

(3) Large – 40 inch

(4) X-Large – 46 inch

(5) XX-Large – 52 inch

Figure 65: Belt, Rigger (Left) Belt Buckle (Right)

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3.6.3 Belt and Buckle, Dress

h. Material: Nylon Webbing

i. Color: Black

j. Design: The belt shall be an elastic belt with solid brass buckle and brass tip.

Meets the specifications for wear with US Army ASU, removable buckle for easy replacement. Buckle has teeth that attach to fabric. See Figure 68 for reference.

k. Belt width: 1 1/4 inches

l. Belts shall come in the following length: 44 inches

m. Buckle Size: 1 1/4 wide

Figure 66: Belt and Buckle, Dress

3.6.4 Elastic Bands, Boot (Trouser Blousers)

a. Design: Bands shall be made with an elastic material (e.g. rubber or polyester) and have a metal hook to clamp the ends together. See Figure 69 for reference.

b. Length: 7 1/2 inches (slack)

c. Color: Black, green, or tan

d. Packaging: A pair of two (2) bands shall be packaged in a poly bag.

Figure 67: Boot Bands

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3.7 Cord, Shoulder

a. Design: Shoulder cords shall be a single braid formed by a series of interlocking square knots around a center cord. (Reference: U.S. Army, Infantry Shoulder Cord) Note: Cords with knots, tips, strands or additional braids will not be accepted.

b. Shoulder cords shall have a wide loop to slip under the epaulette for attachment as shown in Figure 70.

c. Size: 30 inches

d. Cord Type: 550 Paracord

e. The following shoulder cord designs will not be accepted:

(1) Aiguilettes

(2) Fourrageres

Figure 68: Shoulder Cord Loop Attachment Epaulette Example

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3.7.2 Brigade Staff Shoulder Cord

a. Style: Two-color intertwined.

b. Color: Blue and gold as shown in Figure 71.

Figure 69: Brigade Staff Shoulder Cord

3.7.3 Color Guard and Flag Detail Shoulder Cord

a. Style: Two-color intertwined.

b. Color: Red and white as shown in Figure 72.

Figure 70: Color Guard and Flag Detail Shoulder Cord

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3.7.4 Drill Team Shoulder Cord

a. Style: One-color braid.

b. Color: White as shown in Figure 73.

Figure 71: Drill Team Shoulder Cord

3.7.5 Superior Uniform Inspection Shoulder Cord

b. Color: Gold as shown in Figure 74.

Figure 72: Superior Uniform Inspection Shoulder Cord

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3.7.6 Regimental or Battalion Staff Shoulder Cord

b. Color: Royal blue as shown in Figure 75.

Figure 73: Regimental or Battalion Staff Shoulder Cord

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3.8 Patches

Military Style Embroidered Patches will be for Class C Uniforms.

3.8.1 California Cadet Corps Shield, Black and Coyote Brown

a. Dimensions: 3-inch-wide and 3 1/2 inches tall.

b. Front Design: CACC Crest (bear, torch, and sword) embroidered in coyote brown thread on a black background as shown in Figure 76. The words “CALIFORNIA CADET CORPS” written in capital letters across the top of the patch.

Note: Embroidery using standard brown thread will not be accepted.

c. Stitches: 12,000 minimum

d. Back: Hook backing

e. Edging: Merrowed

Figure 74: California Cadet Corps Shield, Black and Coyote Brown

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3.8.2 California Cadet Corps Shield, Coyote Brown and Black

a. Dimensions: 3-inch-wide and 4 1/8 inches tall.

b. Front Design: CACC Crest (bear, torch, and sword) embroidered in black thread on a coyote brown background as shown in Figure 77. The words “CALIFORNIA CADET CORPS” written in capital letters across the top of the patch.

c. Stitches: 12,000 minimum

Figure 75: California Cadet Corps Shield, Coyote Brown and Black

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3.8.3 California Cadet Corps Shield, Blue and Gold

a. Dimensions: 3 inches wide and 4 1/8 inches tall.

b. Front Design: CACC Crest (bear, torch, and sword) embroidered in gold thread on a blue background as shown in Figure 78. The words “CALIFORNIA CADET CORPS” written in capital letters across the top of the patch.

c. Stitches: 12,000 minimum

d. Back: Iron-On

Figure 76: California Cadet Corps Shield, Blue and Gold

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3.8.4 California Flag with Gold Merrow Border

a. Dimensions: 3-inch-wide and 2 inches tall.

b. Front Design: The California Flag Patch shall mimic the State of California as shown in Figure 79.

(1) Flag Color/Background: White

(2) Flag Merrow: Gold

(3) Grass: Green with a brown outline.

(4) Bear: Two-tone with brown and tan.

(5) Bottom stripe: Red

(6) Star: Red

(7) Lettering: “CALIFORNIA REPUBLIC” in brown capital letters written below the bear.

c. Stitches: ≥ 12,000 minimum

Figure 77: California Flag Patch

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3.8.5 California Flag, with White Merrow Border

a. Dimensions: 3-inch-wide and 2 inches tall.

b. Front Design: The California Flag Patch shall mimic the State of California as shown in Figure 80.

(8) Flag Color/Background: White

(9) Grass: Green with a brown outline.

(10) Bear: Two-tone with brown and tan.

(11) Bottom stripe: Red

(12) Star: Red

(13) Lettering: “CALIFORNIA REPUBLIC” in black capital letters written below the bear.

c. Stitches: ≥ 12,000 minimum

Figure 78: California Flag Patch

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3.8.6 CA Cadet Corps Nametape

a. Dimensions: 5 1/4 inches wide and 1-inch-tall.

b. Fabric: Shrink and fade resistant cotton.

c. Front Design: The words “CA CADET CORPS” shall be written in all capital letters with coyote brown thread on a black background as shown in Figure 81.

The lettering shall be spaced 1/8 inch away from the top and bottom edge.

Note: Embroidery using standard brown thread will not be accepted.

d. Back: Hook backing

e. Edging: Edges shall match the U.S. Army’s OCP nametape.

Note: Merrowed edges will not be accepted.

Figure 79: CA Cadet Corps Nametape

3.8.7 Enlisted Rank

a. Dimensions: 2 inches wide and 2 inches tall.

b. Fabric: Shrink and fade resistant cotton.

c. Front Design: Enlisted Rank patches shall have the rank centered and embroidered with coyote brown thread on a black background. See Figure 82.

Note: Embroidery using standard brown thread will not be accepted.

d. Back: Hook backing

e. Edging: Edges shall match the U.S. Army’s rank patches.

Note: Merrowed edges will not be accepted.

f. Ranks for Enlisted Patches are as follows:

(1) Cadet (CDT) (6) Cadet Sergeant First Class (C/SFC)

(2) Cadet Corporal (C/CPL) (7) Cadet Master Sergeant (C/MSG)

(3) Cadet First Class (CFC) (8) Cadet First Sergeant (C/1SG)

(4) Cadet Sergeant (C/SGT) (9) Cadet Sergeant Major (C/SGM)

(5) Cadet Staff Sergeant (C/SSG) (10) Cadet Command Sergeant Major

(C/CSM)

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Figure 80: Enlisted Rank Patches

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3.8.8 Officer Rank

a. Dimensions: 2 inches wide and 2 inches tall.

b. Fabric: Shrink and fade resistant cotton.

c. Design: Rank patches shall have the rank symbol (e.g. circle or diamond) centered and embroidered with colored thread on a black background as shown in Figure 83.

d. Color: Dark red, coyote brown, and gray for rank symbols.

Note: Embroidery using standard brown thread will not be accepted.

e. Back: Hook backing

f. Edging: Edges shall match the U.S. Army’s rank patches.

Note: Merrowed edges will not be accepted.

g. Rank for Officer patches are as follows:

(1) Officer Candidate

(2) 2nd Lieutenant (C/2LT)

(3) 1st Lieutenant (C/1LT)

(4) Captain (C/CPT)

(5) Major (C/MAJ)

(6) Lieutenant Colonel (C/LTC)

(7) Colonel (C/COL)

Figure 81: Officer Rank Patches

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3.8.9 Grizzly Rank

a. Dimensions: 2 inches wide and 2 inches tall.

b. Fabric: Shrink and fade resistant cotton.

c. Design: Grizzly bears shall be centered and embroidered with coyote brown thread on a black background as shown in Figure 84. Grizzly bears measure 3/4-inch-wide and 3/8-inch-tall.

d. Back: Hook backing

e. Edging: Edges shall match the U.S. Army’s rank patches.

Note: Merrowed edges will not be accepted.

f. Ranks for Grizzly are: 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Figure 82: Grizzly Rank Patches

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3.8.10 Tabs, Accomplishment

a. Dimensions: 2-inch-wide and 11/16-inch-tall.

b. Front Design: Tabs shall have the qualification embroidered in black thread and capital letters on a coyote brown background. Lettering shall be 5/16-inch-tall.

The patch shall be in an arc shape as shown in Figure 85.

c. Back: Hook backing

d. Edging: Merrowed

e. Qualifications are of the following:

(1) ACADEMIC

(2) RECRUITER

(3) SURVIVAL INSTR

(4) VOLUNTEER

(5) ATHLETE

(6) HEALTHY

(7) LEADER

(8) MARKSMAN

(9) PATRIOT

(10) DRILL TEAM

(11) FIELD EXPERT

(12) FIRST RESPONDER

(13) COMMANDANT

(14) RECONDO

(15) COLOR GUARD

Figure 83: Accomplishment Tabs

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3.9 Duty Patches

a. Type of Patch: Embroidered Patch

b. Dimensions: 3-inch-wide and 2-inch-tall.

c. Front Design: Duty patches shall have the unit position embroidered in the center on a black background except for the 10th Corp, Medic position. The patch border shall share the same color as the unit position.

d. Back: Hook backing

e. Stitching: 1,200 minimum

f. Edging: Merrowed

3.9.1 Company

a. Color: Infantry blue (light blue)

Note: The color in Figure 86 does not depict infantry blue (light blue), but design is shown for reference.

b. Company positions are as follow:

(1) XO

(2) SL

(3) CO

(4) PL

(5) PSG

(6) 1SG

(7) S-1

(8) S-2

(9) S-3

(10) S-4

(11) S-5

(12) S-6

Figure 84: Company Patches, Positions

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3.9.2 Battalion

a. Color: Coyote brown as shown in Figure 87.

Note: Embroidery using standard brown thread will not be accepted.

b. Battalion positions are as follow:

(1) CO

(2) XO

(3) CSM

(4) S-1

(5) S-2

(6) S-3

(7) S-4

(8) S-5

(9) S-6

Figure 85: Battalion Patches, Positions

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3.9.3 Brigade

a. Color: Silver as shown in Figure 88.

b. Brigade positions are as follow:

(1) CO

(2) XO

(3) CSM

(4) S-1

(5) S-2

(6) S-3

(7) S-4

(8) S-5

(9) S-6

Figure 86: Brigade Patches, Positions

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3.9.4 10th Corps

a. Color: Gold as shown in Figure 89.The medic unit position shall be embroidered in black on a red background as shown in Figure 90.

b. 10th Corps positions are as follow:

(1) CO

(2) DC

(3) XO

(4) CSM

(5) HHC

(6) S-1

(7) S-2

(8) S-3

(9) S-4

(10) S-5

(11) S-6

(12) Medic

Figure 87: 10th Corps, Positions

Figure 88: 10th Corps, Medic Position

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3.10 Ribbon Mounting Bars, Ribbons, and Devices

3.10.1 Ribbon Mounting Bars

a. Composition: Stainless Steel

b. Design: Ribbon bars shall be identical to the Army ribbon bars. Each ribbon bar shall be soldered to a metal piece allowing for the addition of rows. At least one row shall be added on a bar. Bars shall have straight pins with butterfly clutches for attachment to any uniform.

c. Function: Each row shall fit a 3/8-inch tall ribbon when slid in.

d. Configurations: Table 1 and Figure 91.

Table 1: Ribbon Bar Configurations

Number of Ribbons Held by

Ribbon Bar

Number of Ribbon Rows per

Ribbon Bar

Dimensions (L x H inches)

Number of Butterfly Clutches

1 1 1 3/8 x 5/8 2 2 1 2 3/4 x 5/8 2 3 1 4 1/8 x 5/8 2 6 2 4 x 3/4 3 9 3 4 x 1 1/8 4

12 4 4 x 1 1/2 4 15 5 4 x 1 3/4 4 18 6 4 x 2 ¼ 4

Figure 89: Ribbon Mounting Bar Configurations

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3.10.2 Ribbons

a. Must be compatible with ribbon racks specified in paragraph 3.10.1

b. Dimensions: 1 3/8-inch-wide, 3/8-inch-tall and 1/32-inch-thick.

c. Color: Multi-colored as shown in Appendix A for the Complete Ribbon Chart.

d. Ribbon Types:

(1) Superior Unit Award

(2) Unit Community Service

(3) Honor Unit

(4) Cadet Medal

(5) Cadet Service Medal

(6) Merit Ribbon

(7) IMA Overall Cadet – Sr

(8) IMA Overall Cadet – Jr

(9) IMA Officer – SR

(10) IMA Overall Cadet – Elem

(11) IMA Officer – JR

(12) IMA NCO – SR

(13) IMA NCO – JR

(14) IMA First Year Cadet – Sr

(15) IMA First Year Cadet – Jr

(16) Knight Marksmanship

(17) Speed Marksmanship

(18) Drill Down State – Sr

(19) Drill Down State – Jr

(20) Drill Down – Armed

(21) PLT Drill – Sr

(22) PLT Drill – Jr

(23) Platoon Drill – Armed

(24) SQD Drill – Sr

(25) SQD Drill – Jr

(26) Squad Drill – Armed

(27) Color Guard – Sr

(28) Color Guard – Jr

(29) Staff Ride

(30) O’Sullivan Marksmanship

(31) Adjutant General Service

(32) Executive Officer Citation

(33) Summer Training

(34) Survival Training

(35) Mountaineering Training

(36) XTC Competition

(37) Distinguished Service

(38) Brigade Advisor Citation

(39) Brigade Cadre

(40) Brigade HQ Company

(41) Advanced Leadership School

(42) Intermediate Leadership School

(43) Basic Leadership School

(44) OCS

(45) Advanced NCO Course

(46) Basic NCO Course

(47) Exhibition Drill

(48) Land Nav Orienteering

(49) Drill Academy Graduation

(50) Principal’s Citation

(51) Commandant of Cadets Citation

(52) Essayons Award

(53) SAT/ACT Achievement

(54) Superior Scholarship

(55) Physical Fitness Competition

(56) Recruiting

(57) Physical Fitness Achievement

(58) Perfect Attendance

(59) Battalion Cadre

(60) Specialized Training

(61) Citizenship

(62) Color Guard and Flag Detail

(63) Parade Participation

(64) Drill Team

(65) Marksmanship Training

(66) First Aid Certification

(67) Hunter Safety Certification

(68) Disaster Preparedness

(69) Bivouac

(70) Individual Community SVC

(71) School Service

(72) State Service

Note: Challenge Program Awards and External Organization Awards are excluded.

https://cacc.us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/Regulations/Award%20Ribbon%20Chart%2020190701.pdf

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3.10.3 Devices

e. Must be compatible with ribbon racks specified in 3.10.1 and ribbons specified in

3.10.2.

a. Dimensions: The device shall be 5/16 inch in diameter from edge to edge.

Prongs shall be 7/16 inch long.

b. Design: Stars and oak left clusters as shown in Figure 92. Each device shall have two prongs for attachment on ribbons as shown in Figure 93.

c. Composition: Brass and metal alloys.

d. Tiers:

(1) Bronze

(2) Silver

(3) Gold

Figure 90: Ribbon Devices, Star and Oak Leaf Clusters

Figure 91: Ribbon Device, Bronze Star Example

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3.11 Medals, Full Sets

Full medal sets consist of the following components:

a. Drape as defined in 3.11.1 with mounting bar and butterfly clasps.

b. Medal as defined in 3.11.2.

c. Ribbon as defined in 3.10.2 with a one ribbon mounting bar and butterfly clasps as defined in 3.10.1.

d. Protective Packaging as defined in 3.11.3.

Figure 92: Medal, Full Set

Figure 93: Medal, Back View

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3.11.1 Drape

e. Dimensions: 1 3/8 inches wide and 1 7/16 inches tall (measured when looped in a metal ring and flattened).

f. Design: Drapes shall be multi-colored with the back consisting of a straight pin with two butterfly clutches for attachment to uniforms as shown in Figure 95 and 96.

Figure 94: Drapes

g. Medal Attachment: Drapes shall be attached to a 1/2 inch metal ring. The drape and 1/2 inch metal ring shall be attached to a 1/4 inch ring. The 1/4 inch ring shall be the connecting ring to the medal as shown in Figure 97.

Figure 95: Drape, Metal, and Ring Attachment

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3.11.2 Medal

a. Material: Metal

b. Finish: Antique

c. Design: No. 1-5 or an equivalent design approved by CACC that represents the intended accomplishment of the medal design.

d. Medal Tiers: Medals shall be made for the following tiers:

(1) Gold

(2) Silver

(3) Bronze

3.11.2.1 Design 1

a. Dimensions: 1 5/8 inches in diameter from one edge of the star to the opposite end of the star.

b. Design: 10-point star with a banner centered as shown in Figure 98.

c. Banner: The banner shall be 11/16-inch-wide and 5/16 tall. “DRILL” printed in all capital letters raised on the metal.

Figure 96: Medal Design 1

3.11.2.2 Design 2

a. Dimensions: 1 1/4 inches in diameter.

b. Design: Target of 5 circles with a wreath bordering around the bottom edge as shown in Figure 99.

c. Lettering: “CACC” in all capital letters raised and centered across the top.

Figure 97: Medal Design 2

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3.11.2.3 Design 3

a. Dimensions: 1 1/4 inches in diameter.

b. Design: An eagle carrying a torch over a field of water as shown in Figure 100.

The clouds shall be in the background just behind the eagle.

Figure 98: Medal Design 3

3.11.2.4 Design 4

a. Dimensions: 1 1/2 inches wide and 1 3/4 inches tall.

b. Design: Eagle with its wings spreading out towards a lamp of knowledge and two books as shown in Figure 101. The lamp of knowledge and books shall be outlined in a circle. A banner shall span the top of the medal.

Figure 99: Medal Design 4

3.11.2.5 Design 5

a. Dimensions: 1 5/16 inches in diameter.

b. Design: Four (4) military personnel each carrying a flag as shown in Figure 102. The front flag shall be a fully colored, reversed, American flag.

Figure 100: Medal Design 5

Accoutrements California Cadet Corp

BU 8940 Event

WANG, T. 68 May 20, 2025

3.11.3 Medal Packaging Requirements

a. Medals, ribbons, and drapes shall be fully assembled and pinned onto a 2 inch by 4 inch black cardstock backing as shown in Figure 103 and Figure 104. The complete set shall be sealed in a poly bag.

b. A complete list of medal sets can be found in Appendix B.

Figure 101: Medal Packaging, Front

Figure 102: Medal Packaging, Back

Appendix A - Complete Ribbon Chart Attachment 1

PRINCIPAL’S

CITATION

PHYSICAL FITNESS

ACHIEVEMENT

PHYSICAL FITNESS

COMPETITION

ESSAYONS

AWARD

EXHIBITION

DRILL

SUPERIOR

SCHOLARSHIP

SAT/ACT

ACHIEVEMENT

DISTINGUISHED

SERVICE

DRILL ACADEMY

GRADUATION

LAND NAV

ORIENTEERING

BASIC

NCO COURSE

BRIGADE ADVISOR

CITATION

BASIC

LEADERSHIP

SCHOOL

OCS

RECRUITING

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