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Quiz about Canadian Armed Forces Ranks and Insignia

Canadian Armed Forces Ranks and Insignia Quiz

We have all seen those emblems on the sleeves of soldiers, but how many of us actually know what they represent? Test your knowledge!

A multiple-choice quiz by DelGriffith. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
DelGriffith

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
145,244

Updated
Aug 19 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
910

Last 3 plays: Guest 68 (6/10), Guest 31 (4/10), Guest 209 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the Canadian Army and Marine Corps, what rank is represented by a single chevron? Hint

Cadet

Recruit

Private (Army)

Lance Corporal

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Question 2 of 10

2. What rank is indicated by a Tudor Crown? Hint

Master Warrant Officer

Warrant Officer

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class

Master Corporal

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Question 3 of 10

3. What rank is indicated by three chevrons with a maple leaf on top of them? Hint

Master Corporal

Platoon Leader

Corporal

Sergeant

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Question 4 of 10

4. What rank in the Canadian Army is indicated on the shoulder by two pips and a crown? Hint

Captain (Army)

Major

Lieutenant

Colonel

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Question 5 of 10

5. What rank is indicated by three maple leaves in a pyramid shape? Hint

Lieutenant General

Brigadier General

Major General

General

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Question 6 of 10

6. What rank is indicated by the Canadian Coat of Arms? Hint

Chief Warrant Officer

Sub-Lieutenant

Master Warrant Officer

Officer Cadet

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Question 7 of 10

7. What accomplishment is indicated by a pair of crossed rifles with a Tudor Crown above them? Hint

Marksman

Bisley Team

Sniper Qualification

Expert Marksman

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Question 8 of 10

8. What accomplishment is indicated by a stamped rifle on a brass plate? Hint

Range Commander

In the top 100 markmen in Canada

Bisley Marksmanship Team

In the top 50 marksmen in Canada

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Question 9 of 10

9. What regiment does one belong to if the letters PPCLI are on his/her shoulder epaulet?

Answer: (5 Words)

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Question 10 of 10

10. What accomplishment is indicated by a single large gold star surrounded by a wreath? This is an Army Cadet insignia. Hint

National Star Certification Exam

Tradesman

Instructor

Heroic Conduct

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the Canadian Army and Marine Corps, what rank is represented by a single chevron?

Answer: Private (Army)

A single chevron signifies a private (Able Seaman in the Navy). Recruits and Cadets have no insignia. A number of other national armed forces, such as those of Australia and the UK, retain the rank of Lance Corporal, which has a single chevron. In these cases, privates have no insignia.

2. What rank is indicated by a Tudor Crown?

Answer: Warrant Officer

The Tudor Crown indicates a Warrant Officer (Petty Officer 1st Class in Navy).

3. What rank is indicated by three chevrons with a maple leaf on top of them?

Answer: Sergeant

Three chevrons with a maple leaf are indicative of a Sergeant (Petty Officer 2nd Class in Navy).

4. What rank in the Canadian Army is indicated on the shoulder by two pips and a crown?

Answer: Colonel

5. What rank is indicated by three maple leaves in a pyramid shape?

Answer: Lieutenant General

Three maple leaves indicate the rank of Lieutenant General (pronounced Leftenant). The maple leafs also have a crossed sword and baton above them.

6. What rank is indicated by the Canadian Coat of Arms?

Answer: Chief Warrant Officer

The Canadian Coat of Arms indicates the rank of Chief Warrant Officer (Chief Petty Officer 1st Class), the highest rank attainable by a Non Commissioned Officer.

7. What accomplishment is indicated by a pair of crossed rifles with a Tudor Crown above them?

Answer: Expert Marksman

Two crossed rifles with a Tudor Crown above them indicates that the person bearing them has shot a score of 180 points out of a possible 200 points on two consecutive targets.

8. What accomplishment is indicated by a stamped rifle on a brass plate?

Answer: Bisley Marksmanship Team

The rifle stamped in a brass plate indicates that the person bearing it was a member of the Bisley Marksmanship Team, which sends the top handful of marksmen to the International Marksmanship Competition in Bisley, England. I know a few people who have gone.

9. What regiment does one belong to if the letters PPCLI are on his/her shoulder epaulet?

Answer: Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry

The PPCLI are based out of CFB Wainwright, Alberta, and several battalions were deployed to Afghanistan following the September 11 attacks.

10. What accomplishment is indicated by a single large gold star surrounded by a wreath? This is an Army Cadet insignia.

Answer: National Star Certification Exam

The National Star Certification Exam is a large scale camp that senior cadets attend to prove their knowledge of all the curriculum they have been taught. Once this exam is passed, the cadet will become a Certified Instructor. I attended this exam myself (but I failed it).

Source: Author DelGriffith

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