I don't believe the Cadet Advisory Council has ever adopted a formal motto for itself, but after reviewing their latest product, maybe "To Analyze and Persuade" would be a good one.
We're sharing this document (at right) with the cadet community because it is a superb example of a formal attempt to persuade. The topic is on naming the so-called "unnamed" achievements in Phases III and IV, but the subject matter is beside the point. Here's a document that's logical. It shows evidence that the council considered several different approaches to a problem, thereby boosting the council's credibility. It identifies clear criteria for a solution, helping us avoid making decisions based on personal opinion. A handful of good examples are offered in support of the main points. And of course, the document is grammatically coherent and looks professional.
Tongue and Quill connoisseurs may quibble about the format, but I'd rather see cadets show us clear thinking than be slaves to some pesky template.
And regardless what becomes of this specific proposal, I bet the cadets who worked on this project learned something about leadership.
If you're looking for an example of what a CAC can do, I'm pleased to point you to this document. Hats off to the principal author, C/Col Jeremiah Coogan of North Carolina and Middle East Region, who'll receive a NHQ Cadet Team Challenge Coin as a token of our respect.
