Who is authorized to wear a rank insignia on the garrison cap?

• A. Only Cadet Officers and Cadet Chiefs
• B. All Cadets
• C. Cadet Officers and Cadet Petty Officers
• D. Senior Cadets only

Answer: (A)

Ranking on the garrison cap is used to identify those with formal leadership roles at a glance. The insignia on that cap signals authority and command presence, so only individuals who hold official leadership ranks—Cadet Officers and Cadet Chiefs—are authorized to wear it in that location. Other cadet ranks typically display insignia in other parts of the uniform or do not wear cap insignia at all, so including them would blur who actually holds leadership responsibilities.

That’s why options suggesting all cadets, cadet petty officers, or only senior cadets don’t fit—the cap insignia is reserved for those with designated officer or chief status.