NOTE: Many of these publications are in ‘DRAFT’ format. In general, these publications are marked DRAFT pending updates to the materials that will not change the nature of the materials. Unless otherwise indicated, materials marked as ‘DRAFT’ have full regulatory effect and must be used and complied with.

USAC Cadet Common Tasks Manuals
Phase 1: E1-E3 (Recruit Orientation & Basic Cadet Training) (5,200kb PDF)
Phase 2: E4-E5 (Basic Leader’s Course) (6,300kb PDF)
Phase 3: E6-E8 (Cadet NCO’s Course) (4,800kb PDF)

USAC Cadet Leadership Manual (DRAFT)
ACM 6-22 Cadet Leadership (3,415kb PDF)

USAC Physical Fitness Program (CadetFit) and Testing Standards (DRAFT)
ACM21-20 U.S. Army Cadets Physical Fitness Program (CadetFit) (738kb PDF)
USAC Physical Fitness Test Two Mile Run Standards (33kb PDF)
USAC Physical Fitness Test Pushup-Situp Standards (35kb PDF)

USAC Drill and Ceremonies Manual
ACM 3-21.5 Drill and Ceremonies (FM 3-21.5 Extract, FULL SIZE) (4,300kb PDF)
ACM 3-21.5 Drill and Ceremonies (FM 3-21.5 Extract, HALF SIZE) (3,402kb PDF)
(Note: Please carefully read and follow the printing and assembly instructions for this pocket-sized manual.)

FM 3-21.5 Drill and Ceremonies – (10,800kb PDF)

National Cadet Training Plan (DRAFT)

ACR 350-1-1 – National Cadet Training Plan and Annual Schedule – (661kb PDF)

Officer’s Professional Development Model
2008 Officer Professional Development Training Model – (10,43kb PDF)

USAC Cadet Promotion Requirements (DRAFT)
Cadet Promotion Requirements – (91kb PDF)

USAC Basic Cadet Training Handbook
ACP600-4 Basic Cadet Training Handbook (3,938kb PDF – Full Publication)

Download Individual Sections:

Cover, Table of Contents, Preface & Introduction (146kb PDF)
Chapter 1 Key Information (72kb PDF)
Chapter 2 General Subjects (1043kb PDF)
Chapter 3 USAC Values (57kb PDF)
Chapter 4 Standards of Conduct (39kb PDF)
Chapter 5 Basic Cadet Skills (1255kb PDF)
Chapter 6 Basic Marksmanship & Safety (489kb PDF)
Chapter 7 The Army Cadet Martial Arts Program (47kb PDF)
Chapter 8 Basic Field Skills (472kb PDF)
Appendices A-C, Glossary (426kb PDF)

USAC Uniform Manual
ACR 670-1, United States Army Cadet Corps Distinctive Insignia and Uniforms (550kb PDF)