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VTCC#9: Corps of Cadets 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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Geocache Description:


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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Virginia Tech is home to one of only three military schools in the United States that exist on a primarily-civilian campus.  The corps exists as a separate entity from the civilian student body, wearing a uniform full-time and exercising military drill, customs, and courtesies 24/7.  Similar to schools such as the Virginia Military Institute, The Citadel, and Norwich University, the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets is unique from its counterparts because of its military/civilian partnership.  When Virginia Tech was founded in 1872, attendance in the Corps of Cadets was mandatory for all students.  It was not until 1964 that the Corps of Cadets was made completely voluntary for enrolling students.  Currently, all students who enter into an R.O.T.C. program at Virginia Tech (Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps) are required to enroll in the Corps of Cadets.  Students can, however, enroll in the Corps of Cadets and participate on a “civilian-track,” where no military service is required upon graduation.

Which school below does NOT have a corps of cadets like Virginia Tech?

  1. Georgia Tech                                                                      N 37 3.485           W 76 24.188
  2. Texas A&M                                                                          N 37 3.685           W 76 24.188
  3. North Georgia College and State University                       N 37 3.285           W 76 24.188

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Nyy guvf benatr naq znebba qbrfag zrfu jryy jvgu rireterra

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)