WorksheetsCadence Modules
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is “The Cadence”?
A list of Aggie-approved pickup lines
Texas A&M’s official rap album
A pocket-sized summary of Corps policies and traditions
A cookbook for Corps-approved ramen recipes
Who originally authored The Cadence?
Lawrence Sullivan Ross
Rev
Jim Schlossnagle
Tom Gillis
Which of these is not a Texas A&M Core Value?
Integrity
Unlimited Meal Swipes
Excellence
Loyalty
Which tradition honors Aggies who have died while actively attending A&M?
Howdy Week
Midnight Yell
Muster
Silver Taps
Fish are expected to:
Be attentive, coachable, and strive for academic excellence
Lead a hostile takeover of Sbisa Dining Hall
Walk on Grass, Gravel, or Dirt
Start a pyramid scheme selling Corps socks
The Cadence is only issued to freshmen, but all cadets must know its contents.
True
False
While in uniform, cadets may eat, drink, or use a cellphone while walking.
False
True
Campusologies are:
Things you yell during Midnight Yell
Aggie life hacks for getting out of PT
The Corps version of “Shower Thoughts”
Short facts about Texas A&M history
The "Chants" in Aggieland are led by:
Yell Leaders
Loudest Fish class
Whoever’s loudest in the stands
The Fightin’ Texas Band
In Aggie vocabulary, “Bag-in” means:
Nap time in Evans Library
Smuggling Whataburger into Duncan
Privilege to sleep through PT and attend morning formation
An elite PT exercise involving a duffel bag
Military customs are best described as:
A guide on how to break vending machines
Methodology of ignoring military officers
A set of rules for eating MREs
Long-standing traditions showing mutual respect
When passing multiple commissioned officers, you should:
Salute all of them at once in a circle motion
Only salute the one you know by name
Salute the highest-ranking first
Avoid eye contact and hope for the best
When the U.S. flag is passing in a Guard Room Flag Detail, cadets in uniform should:
Walk alongside it for moral support
Come to attention, no salute
Sing the National Anthem
Come to attention, and salute
When reporting to an Army officer, the cadet should:
Do 10 push-ups first
Approach within two steps, salute, and state “Cadet [Last Name] reports”
Salute, wink, and say “Sup Sir”
Knock, enter, and immediately start small talk
You should never salute an officer indoors unless reporting.
True
False
Which of the following lists the Army reporting steps in the correct order?
Report information, Take action, Receive information, Evaluate information
Evaluate information, Receive information, Take action, Report information
Receive information, Evaluate information, Report information, Take action
Take action, Report information, Evaluate information, Receive information
Under the Morrill Act provision led to Texas A&M’s creation?
Funding for Aggie athletics
A requirement to build a marching band
Mandatory midnight yell practices
Land-grant colleges teaching agriculture, engineering, and military tactics
What is the purpose of “whipping out” to a higher ranking cadets?
To challenge them to a push-up contest
To borrow their brass
To meet more members of the Corps
To request an Aggie Ring early
Which of these are fish privileges?
Wearing flip-flops in uniform
Performing authorized details like Blow Call
SIT ON ANY BENCH ON CAMPUS
Sleeping through class
What time must rooms be inspection ready on weekdays?
0800–1700
0700–1900
0830–1700
Whenever the Commandant feels like it
Brown Belts may grant their class privileges to White Belts for extraordinary events or actions.
True
False
The Aggie Honor code: An Aggie does...
not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do.
will do anything for an Aggie Ring selfie
always wears boots to class, even during swim PT
never skips Midnight Yell, unless there’s free BBQ somewhere else
Marathon Evening Study Time (MEST) happens every Monday and Wednesday.
True
False
BIGGEST reason freshman are placed on Academic Probation
Cumulative GPA below .001
Forgetting to greet the Commandant with “Howdy”
Using “quizlet” during MEST
Pass less than 10 hours in their first semester
Type the name of the officer responsible for academic checks during EST.
Duty Clerk
Platoon Commander
Sergeant of the Day
Training Officer
Why did Jim Schlossnagle leave Texas A&M for TU?
Because burnt orange hides the shame
The man who betrayed Aggieland
Future star of How to Lose Friends in One Season
Because betrayal was on his 5-year plan
Which of these options are not the keys to success
Skip class every M,W,F
Sleep All day
Attend Review Sessions/SI
Utilize EST
