CIVIL AIR PATROL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
If one commander approves a local transfer, but the other does not, who makes the
final determination? - Answer-The request will be forwarded to the commander of the
next highest echelon for a decision.
Can members be transferred to another membership unit against their will? -
Answer-Possibly. Commanders may initiate transfers for those members under their
command to other units under their command. In the event a member objects to
such transfer, the request will be forwarded to the commander of the next higher
echelon for final decision.
When a member transfers to a new membership unit, who initiates the CAP Form 2a
requesting reassignment? - Answer-The gaining unit
Who is responsible for transmitting personnel records to the gaining unit when a
member transfers? - Answer-The transferring member is responsible for hand-
carrying his own records to his new membership unit.
Data changes to the Monthly Membership Listing are made by submitting a correctly
annotated listing directly to National Headquarters as soon as an error is identified.
What is the one exception to this rule - Answer-Requests to change or correct CAP
grades must be submitted through the wing headquarters for approval prior to action
by National Headquarters
Name the four methods of appointment or promotion to CAP officer grade. - Answer-
1. Duty performance
2. Special Appointment
3. Mission-Related Skill
4. Professional Appointment
Who qualifies for professional appointments in Civil Air Patrol? - Answer-Chaplains,
moral leadership officers, medical personnel, professional educators serving as
aerospace education officers, and legal personnel
Who is the approving authority for promotions to the grade of lieutenant colonel? -
Answer-The region commander
List the four minimum eligibility requirements for all promotions to CAP officer grade.
- Answer-1. At least 21 years of age
2. High school graduate (or education equivalent)
3. Completed Level I of the Senior Member Training Program 4. Be recommended
by the unit commander
List the minimum skill levels for promotion to the grades listed below (duty
performance method). - Answer-a. 2Lt-Level I
b. 1Lt-Technician Rating (Specialty Track)
, c. Capt-Level II
d. Major-Level III
What are the four categories of mission-related skills? - Answer-1. Pilots
2. Communicators
3. Maintenance
4. Ground Instructors
What initial grades are authorized for commanders at the following levels?
a. Wing Commander
b. Group Commander
c. Squadron Commander - Answer-a. Wing Commander - Col
b. Group Commander - Major
c. Squadron Commander - First Lieutenant (becomes eligible for promotion to
captain at the end of one year of service as squadron commander).
What CAP form is used to recommend senior members for promotion to officer
grade? - Answer-CAP Form 2
Members may be promoted to a grade commensurate with their grade in the Armed
Forces not to exceed the grade of - Answer-Lieutenant colonel
What is the primary difference between a membership termination and a nonrenewal
action? - Answer-The membership termination is more serious. A termination is
effective immediately, but a nonrenewal is continued until the end of the membership
year, but is not renewed for another year.
Senior member flight officer grades are limited to what age group? - Answer-Senior
members under 21 years of age
Who is the approving authority for flight officer promotions? - Answer-The unit
commander
What CAP forms are used to recommend members for CAP awards and
decorations? - Answer-CAP Form 2a and CAP Form 120
Name the eight CAP decorations in their proper order of precedence. - Answer-1.
Silver Medal of Valor
2. Bronze Medal of Valor
3. Distinguished Service Medal
4. Exceptional Service Award
5. Meritorious Service Award
6. Commander's Commendation Award
7. Lifesaving Award
8. Unit Citation Award
Who is the approving authority for the Meritorious Service Award? - Answer-Region
Commander
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
If one commander approves a local transfer, but the other does not, who makes the
final determination? - Answer-The request will be forwarded to the commander of the
next highest echelon for a decision.
Can members be transferred to another membership unit against their will? -
Answer-Possibly. Commanders may initiate transfers for those members under their
command to other units under their command. In the event a member objects to
such transfer, the request will be forwarded to the commander of the next higher
echelon for final decision.
When a member transfers to a new membership unit, who initiates the CAP Form 2a
requesting reassignment? - Answer-The gaining unit
Who is responsible for transmitting personnel records to the gaining unit when a
member transfers? - Answer-The transferring member is responsible for hand-
carrying his own records to his new membership unit.
Data changes to the Monthly Membership Listing are made by submitting a correctly
annotated listing directly to National Headquarters as soon as an error is identified.
What is the one exception to this rule - Answer-Requests to change or correct CAP
grades must be submitted through the wing headquarters for approval prior to action
by National Headquarters
Name the four methods of appointment or promotion to CAP officer grade. - Answer-
1. Duty performance
2. Special Appointment
3. Mission-Related Skill
4. Professional Appointment
Who qualifies for professional appointments in Civil Air Patrol? - Answer-Chaplains,
moral leadership officers, medical personnel, professional educators serving as
aerospace education officers, and legal personnel
Who is the approving authority for promotions to the grade of lieutenant colonel? -
Answer-The region commander
List the four minimum eligibility requirements for all promotions to CAP officer grade.
- Answer-1. At least 21 years of age
2. High school graduate (or education equivalent)
3. Completed Level I of the Senior Member Training Program 4. Be recommended
by the unit commander
List the minimum skill levels for promotion to the grades listed below (duty
performance method). - Answer-a. 2Lt-Level I
b. 1Lt-Technician Rating (Specialty Track)
, c. Capt-Level II
d. Major-Level III
What are the four categories of mission-related skills? - Answer-1. Pilots
2. Communicators
3. Maintenance
4. Ground Instructors
What initial grades are authorized for commanders at the following levels?
a. Wing Commander
b. Group Commander
c. Squadron Commander - Answer-a. Wing Commander - Col
b. Group Commander - Major
c. Squadron Commander - First Lieutenant (becomes eligible for promotion to
captain at the end of one year of service as squadron commander).
What CAP form is used to recommend senior members for promotion to officer
grade? - Answer-CAP Form 2
Members may be promoted to a grade commensurate with their grade in the Armed
Forces not to exceed the grade of - Answer-Lieutenant colonel
What is the primary difference between a membership termination and a nonrenewal
action? - Answer-The membership termination is more serious. A termination is
effective immediately, but a nonrenewal is continued until the end of the membership
year, but is not renewed for another year.
Senior member flight officer grades are limited to what age group? - Answer-Senior
members under 21 years of age
Who is the approving authority for flight officer promotions? - Answer-The unit
commander
What CAP forms are used to recommend members for CAP awards and
decorations? - Answer-CAP Form 2a and CAP Form 120
Name the eight CAP decorations in their proper order of precedence. - Answer-1.
Silver Medal of Valor
2. Bronze Medal of Valor
3. Distinguished Service Medal
4. Exceptional Service Award
5. Meritorious Service Award
6. Commander's Commendation Award
7. Lifesaving Award
8. Unit Citation Award
Who is the approving authority for the Meritorious Service Award? - Answer-Region
Commander
