officer cadet
Future commissioned leader
An officer cadet is a person training to become a commissioned officer in a military force.
The term applies to students at military academies and officer training programs who hold a rank below the commissioned officers they aspire to become: The officer cadets completed their final field exercise before graduation.
In some countries, the equivalent term is midshipman (navy) or cadet officer.
Strongly desiring achievement
- eagerIntensely wanting something
- motivatedSpurred to action
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- hopefulFeeling positive expectation
prospective · aspirant · candidate · recruit · trainee · novice · fledgling · rookie
Hole-boring device
- obedienceCompliance with authority
- punctualityBeing on time
- orderlinessMethodical arrangement of things
- conformityAdherence to norms
regulation · protocol · decorum · inspection · uniform · attention · salute · formation
Flag or junior officer
- midshipmanOfficer trainee at sea
- second lieutenantEntry-level army officer
- sublieutenantJunior commissioned naval officer
- cornetValved wind instrument
shoulder boards · insignia · pips · epaulettes · promotion · passing out parade
Institution of learning
- military collegeSchool for future officers
- curriculumEducational program's content plan
- syllabusCourse plan document
- lectureEducational spoken presentation
seminar · examination · graduation · commissioning · Sandhurst · West Point · coursework · study
Initial military instruction program
- tacticsMethods to achieve goals
- maneuversPlanned strategic movements
- navigationDetermining position and course
- marksmanshipAccuracy in shooting
fieldcraft · camouflage · reconnaissance · map reading · first aid · obstacle course · physical training · radio communication
Authoritative instruction given
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- mentorshipGuidance from experienced person
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
- teamworkJoint effort toward shared aim
decision-making · delegation · initiative · responsibility · ethics · integrity · esprit de corps · character
ambitious
Strongly desiring achievement
- eagerIntensely wanting something
- motivatedSpurred to action
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
hopeful · prospective · aspirant · candidate · recruit · trainee · novice · fledgling · rookie · entrant
drill
Hole-boring device
- obedienceCompliance with authority
- punctualityBeing on time
- orderlinessMethodical arrangement of things
conformity · regulation · protocol · decorum · inspection · uniform · attention · salute · formation · parade
ensign
Flag or junior officer
- midshipmanOfficer trainee at sea
- second lieutenantEntry-level army officer
- sublieutenantJunior commissioned naval officer
cornet · shoulder boards · insignia · pips · epaulettes · promotion · passing out parade
academy
Institution of learning
- military collegeSchool for future officers
- curriculumEducational program's content plan
- syllabusCourse plan document
lecture · seminar · examination · graduation · commissioning · Sandhurst · West Point · coursework · study · thesis
boot camp
Initial military instruction program
- tacticsMethods to achieve goals
- maneuversPlanned strategic movements
- navigationDetermining position and course
marksmanship · fieldcraft · camouflage · reconnaissance · map reading · first aid · obstacle course · physical training · radio communication · strategy
command
Authoritative instruction given
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- mentorshipGuidance from experienced person
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
teamwork · decision-making · delegation · initiative · responsibility · ethics · integrity · esprit de corps · character · courage
- military officerscolonel, general, major, admirals, field marshals
- naval trainingnaval training, naval academy, seamanship, drill commands, naval ranks
- Navy Jobssailor, seaman, submariner, ensign, lieutenant
- Air Forcesquadron leader, wing commander, group captain, air marshal, F-15
- military trainingfield manual, drill instructor, training manual, combat drills, drilling
officer cadetgeneral
Widespread, not specialized
admiral · field marshal · four-star general · commanding officer · senior officer
officer cadetcivilian
Non-military person
layperson · non-combatant · private citizen · conscientious objector · pacifist
officer cadetnon-commissioned officer
Enlisted leader rank
enlisted soldier · private · sergeant · warrant officer · corporal
officer, cadet, officers, office, official, officially, unofficial, officiate, officiated