CAP Mitchell Award Leadership Study Guide 2024

What is the first step of the leadership journey? - Personal Leadership Which two sources does your leadership ability come from? - Natural talent and training/education/experience What does the study of leadership begin with/What is the most important element of leadership? - Character What do warriors defend? - Their personal honor What is the warrior spirit? - Tough mindedness and tireless motivation Benefits of having a warrior spirit - Clear conscience, good reputation, environment of trust and respect Four core values - Integrity First, Volunteer Service, Excellence in all we do, and Respect The willingness to do what is right, even when no one is looking - Integrity Selflessness, the difference between giving and taking - Volunteer service Always give your best effort - Excellence in all we do Treating others as they would like to be treated - Respect Which Navy Admiral was a Vietnamese POW who never betrayed his country? - James Stockdale Knowing how well you're living up to the core values/the ability to monitor and judge your own actions - Self awareness the ability to direct your thoughts, emotions, and actions toward a meaningful purpose - Self discipline The state of mind behind your actions - Attitude Famous baseball player known as "iron horse," diagnosed with ALS, but still had a good attitude - Lou Gehrig All attitudes, good or bad, are - Contagious What is the first step to developing a positive attitude? - Realizing attitude is a choice Solemn promise - Oath What are military customs and courtesies rooted in? - Politeness and respect What is the origin of the salute? - Knights would salute with their sword hand, a sign of trust Who do cadets salute in uniform? - Senior members, cadet officers higher in rank, military officers When do you salute indoors? - Formally reporting When walking with another cadet, the junior person walks on the - Left How many ways are there to wear the uniform? - One, the right way Why is image important in uniform? - It reflects on the whole group Perfomance in drill measures - Self discipline What is the best way to learn drill? - one step at a time What is the air force honor guard known as? - Ambassadors in blue Order of authority - chain of command The final authority for getting the job done is assigned to - One individual When does the chain of command work best? - When issues are resolved at the lowest level What is jumping the chain? - When an individual takes an issue to a high-level leader, without consulting their immediate superiors What did Eisenhower do on D Day? - Nothing What group was created by congress to oversee and govern CAP? - CAP board of governors Which member on the CoC supervises and mentors the flight commanders, assist the commander in leading the squadron; take charge of the squadron in the commander's