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VTCC#11: Corps Ranks Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 4/13/2014
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Cache is not at posted coordinates. The caches in this series all contain questions related to the history of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. All the information needed to answer the questions in this 21-cache series can be found by going to the corps Guidon.

Six of the Medal of Honor caches (seven total) all contain hints to help you find a 21st cache. You need to complete those first before going after the final one in the series. All containers in the series, except for the final, are small homemade bisons constructed out of PVC with soda bottle tops. They are painted in such a way as to be VT appropriate.

Best of luck! Contact cacheNquilt or myself directly with questions. Take care, and best of luck!

cacheNquilt

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In the cadet rank structure, cadets are awarded rank based on class seniority and positions of leadership that they hold throughout the academic school year.  In general, freshmen are cadet privates, sophomores are cadet corporals, juniors are the NCOs of the corps holding cadet sergeant ranks, and seniors hold cadet officer ranks.  The word “cadet” is placed in front of the rank so no confusion is made between student cadets and commissioned officers/NCOs.

Each rank is displayed on the sleeves and shoulder boards of cadets by a combination of chevrons (Upside-down “V” shaped lines) and rockers (lazy “U” shaped lines).  Special positions of leadership such as an Cadet Ordinance Sergeant, or a Cadet Color Corporal, have additional symbols placed within their ranks, such as stars, cannons, bugles, etc.

What do 2(two) chevrons and 1(one) rocker indicate on a cadet’s shoulder boards?

 

The cadet is a:

  1. Cadet Corporal (C/CPL)                                 N 37 3.170           W 76 24.352
  2. Cadet Sergeant (C/SGT)                                N 37 3.570           W 76 24.352
  3. Cadet Staff Sergeant (C/SSG)                        N 37 3.370           W 76 24.352
  4. Cadet Second Lieutenant (C/2LT)                   N 37 3.770           W 76 24.352

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

orgjrra n ebpx naq n uneq cynpr

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)