Civil Air Patrol Billy Mitchell Leadership Test.
1.Describe the purpose of a résumé.: answer A résumé briefly documents your work history and gives you the opportunity to show what makes you qualified for a job.
2.Explain why America needs leadership: . answer People will look to you to get things done. Your advice will be sought after from people who are faced with tough problems. Your self-confidence will not only help you succeed, it will energize the people around you
3.Explain what a "warrior" is in the context of the "warrior spirit.": answer The warrior spirit is a condition of the heart.
4.Describe the hallmarks of the "warrior spirit.": answer The Air Force describes it as tough-mindedness and tireless motivation. A warrior is someone whose strong
character enables them to make sacrifices for the team and achieve their long-term goals. Warriors defend something valuable - their personal honor
5.Identify three benefits of having a warrior spirit: answer Clear Conscience, Good Reputation, Environment of Trust and Respect.
6.Describe what "core values" are.: answer The Core Values are the four basic qualities CAP expects all members to display at all times: Integrity
First, Volunteer Service, Excellence in All We Do, and Respect .Integrity First: answer The willingness to do what is right, even when no one is looking.
8.Volunteer Service: Is about "selflessness" It's the difference between "giving" and "taking".
9.Excellence in All We Do.: No matter what challenge is facing you, you will give it your best effort
10.Respect.: Someone who is respectful treats others as they would like to be treated
11.Describe the concept of self-awareness: To know how well you are living up to the ideals of the Core Values requires self-awareness (the ability to monitor & judge your own actions). Genuine self-awareness requires incredible honesty.
12.Describe the concept of self-discipline and explain what you can do to develop it.: Self-discipline can be defined as the ability to direct your thoughts, emotions, and actions toward a meaningful purpose. Cadets learn self-discipline on the drill field and by wearing their uniform to exacting standards. Other ways to increase self-discipline include strengthening your work habits - on a regular basis, try to do something
that is necessary but not "fun."
13.Describe the concept of attitude and explain why attitudes are contagious.-
: The state of mind that lies behind your every action is called attitude.
All attitudes, good and bad, are contagious.
14.Describe what you can do to develop a positive attitude.: A positive
attitude begins in the realization that attitude is a choice - you can
choose to be positive, or you can choose to be negative .Why must leaders be accountable?: Everyone must answer for their
actions, regardless of their rank. Even the president is accountable to
the American people.
16.Explain what an oath is.: An oath is a solemn promise.
17.Recite the Cadet Oath from memory: I pledge that I will serve faithfully
in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program, and that I will attend meetings
regularly, participate actively in unit activities, obey my officers, wear
my uniform properly, and advance my education and training rapidly to
prepare myself to be of service to my community, state, and nation.
18."I pledge that I will serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program
...": Being faithful means being true and doing what you say you will do.
19."... and that I will attend meetings regularly, ...": While you may need to miss a few meetings once in a while due to other commitments, you pledge to attend squadron meetings on a regular basis
20."... participate actively in unit activities, ...": You promise to be enthusiastic about what cadets do.
21."... obey my officers, ...": Here you acknowledge you don't have all the
answers. You realize there are people who have more experience than
you, and you'll follow their guidance.
22."... wear my uniform properly ...": There is a right way and a wrong way
to wear the uniform. Recognizing this, you promise to represent CAP
and the US Air Force well by always looking sharp in uniform.
23."... and advance my education and training rapidly ...": The word "cadet"
can be defined as "a young person in training to become a leader."
Therefore, a cadet's primary job is to learn how to lead ."... to prepare myself to be of service to my community, state, and na- tion.": CAP is a volunteer organization whose main purpose is community service. Everything we do is altruistic, meaning that it is for the benefit of others, not ourselves personally.
25.Identify what is the root of all military customs and courtesies.: All military customs and courtesies are rooted in basic politeness and respect.
26.What are customs and courtesies?: They are small, but important expres- sions of politeness and mutual respect.
27.Explain why rendering customs and courtesies is not a mark of inferiority.-
: Military customs and courtesies are never a mark of inferiority or servility. Saluting or coming to attention for an officer is not a form of humiliation, but of pride
28.Describe how customs and courtesies affect team spirit.: Cadets strengthen their self-discipline and maintain a positive attitude by habitually and cheerfully rendering customs and courtesies.
1.Describe the purpose of a résumé.: answer A résumé briefly documents your work history and gives you the opportunity to show what makes you qualified for a job.
2.Explain why America needs leadership: . answer People will look to you to get things done. Your advice will be sought after from people who are faced with tough problems. Your self-confidence will not only help you succeed, it will energize the people around you
3.Explain what a "warrior" is in the context of the "warrior spirit.": answer The warrior spirit is a condition of the heart.
4.Describe the hallmarks of the "warrior spirit.": answer The Air Force describes it as tough-mindedness and tireless motivation. A warrior is someone whose strong
character enables them to make sacrifices for the team and achieve their long-term goals. Warriors defend something valuable - their personal honor
5.Identify three benefits of having a warrior spirit: answer Clear Conscience, Good Reputation, Environment of Trust and Respect.
6.Describe what "core values" are.: answer The Core Values are the four basic qualities CAP expects all members to display at all times: Integrity
First, Volunteer Service, Excellence in All We Do, and Respect .Integrity First: answer The willingness to do what is right, even when no one is looking.
8.Volunteer Service: Is about "selflessness" It's the difference between "giving" and "taking".
9.Excellence in All We Do.: No matter what challenge is facing you, you will give it your best effort
10.Respect.: Someone who is respectful treats others as they would like to be treated
11.Describe the concept of self-awareness: To know how well you are living up to the ideals of the Core Values requires self-awareness (the ability to monitor & judge your own actions). Genuine self-awareness requires incredible honesty.
12.Describe the concept of self-discipline and explain what you can do to develop it.: Self-discipline can be defined as the ability to direct your thoughts, emotions, and actions toward a meaningful purpose. Cadets learn self-discipline on the drill field and by wearing their uniform to exacting standards. Other ways to increase self-discipline include strengthening your work habits - on a regular basis, try to do something
that is necessary but not "fun."
13.Describe the concept of attitude and explain why attitudes are contagious.-
: The state of mind that lies behind your every action is called attitude.
All attitudes, good and bad, are contagious.
14.Describe what you can do to develop a positive attitude.: A positive
attitude begins in the realization that attitude is a choice - you can
choose to be positive, or you can choose to be negative .Why must leaders be accountable?: Everyone must answer for their
actions, regardless of their rank. Even the president is accountable to
the American people.
16.Explain what an oath is.: An oath is a solemn promise.
17.Recite the Cadet Oath from memory: I pledge that I will serve faithfully
in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program, and that I will attend meetings
regularly, participate actively in unit activities, obey my officers, wear
my uniform properly, and advance my education and training rapidly to
prepare myself to be of service to my community, state, and nation.
18."I pledge that I will serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program
...": Being faithful means being true and doing what you say you will do.
19."... and that I will attend meetings regularly, ...": While you may need to miss a few meetings once in a while due to other commitments, you pledge to attend squadron meetings on a regular basis
20."... participate actively in unit activities, ...": You promise to be enthusiastic about what cadets do.
21."... obey my officers, ...": Here you acknowledge you don't have all the
answers. You realize there are people who have more experience than
you, and you'll follow their guidance.
22."... wear my uniform properly ...": There is a right way and a wrong way
to wear the uniform. Recognizing this, you promise to represent CAP
and the US Air Force well by always looking sharp in uniform.
23."... and advance my education and training rapidly ...": The word "cadet"
can be defined as "a young person in training to become a leader."
Therefore, a cadet's primary job is to learn how to lead ."... to prepare myself to be of service to my community, state, and na- tion.": CAP is a volunteer organization whose main purpose is community service. Everything we do is altruistic, meaning that it is for the benefit of others, not ourselves personally.
25.Identify what is the root of all military customs and courtesies.: All military customs and courtesies are rooted in basic politeness and respect.
26.What are customs and courtesies?: They are small, but important expres- sions of politeness and mutual respect.
27.Explain why rendering customs and courtesies is not a mark of inferiority.-
: Military customs and courtesies are never a mark of inferiority or servility. Saluting or coming to attention for an officer is not a form of humiliation, but of pride
28.Describe how customs and courtesies affect team spirit.: Cadets strengthen their self-discipline and maintain a positive attitude by habitually and cheerfully rendering customs and courtesies.
