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Explain why America needs leadership
Ans: Because we need to remain strong as a nation
Explain what a "warrior" is in the context of the "warrior
spirit."
Ans: A warrior is someone who makes sacrifices for
the team
Describe the hallmarks of the "warrior spirit.
Ans: Defending one's personal honor
Identify three benefits of having a warrior spirit
Ans: Clean mind, good reputation, and trustworthy
Defend the idea that a cadet's character ought to be held to a
high standard.
Ans: Needs to be high because that is one of the
traits.
Describe the concept of self-awareness.
Ans: Living up to the core values, self discipline, and
responsibility in your actions.
Describe what you can do to develop a positive attitude
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Ans: Make the choice to surround yourself with
positive people and make the choice to be positive.
Explain what an oath is.
Ans: A solemn promise before god
Recite the Cadet Oath from memory.
Ans: "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."
Identify what is the root of all military customs and
courtesies.
Ans: Basic politeness, respect, and tradition.
Explain why rendering customs and courtesies is not a mark
of inferiority.
Ans: They are marks of pride and respect, and a tool
for self discipline.
Describe how customs and courtesies affect team spirit.
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Ans: They build up the team in a positive way.
Describe the origins of the salute.
Ans: Two allied knights raised their armor's visor.
Outline basic rules for rendering common military customs
and courtesies.
Ans: When in doubt salute. Say yes sir and ma'am to
everyone you meet.
Describe what usefulness the uniform has as a leadership
training tool.
Ans: It's a good vehicle for teaching self discipline
and self respect.
Explain why the concept of image is important when
wearing the uniform.
Ans: Because the public cannot distinguish us from
each other so if one does bad we all have done bad.
Defend the idea that wearing the uniform is a privilege.
Ans: People have died in the uniform we wear, so we
must honor their sacrifice every time we put the
uniform on.
Explain why drill and ceremonies helps cadets develop
leadership skills
Ans: Gives them a command presence, and work as a
team.
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Demonstrate how to perform basic in-place drill commands.
Ans: At the position of attention you can only blink,
breath, or swallow.
Describe ways in which a chain of command promotes
teamwork.
Ans: It allocates responsibility and authority.
Describe what "jumping the chain" means and why it is to be
avoided.
Ans: Not going to the foremost leader. This distracts
the leader from the mission.
Identify the main elements of the CAP chain of command and
place them in the proper sequence
Ans: Public>Board of Governors
>National>Region>Wing> Group>Squadron> Cadet
Programs>Cadet CC> Cadet Flight> Cadet Flight Sgt>
Cadet element leader.
Define the term self-management.
Ans: Using self discipline to achieve your goals.
Describe the concept of a "future picture."
Ans: What you want your life to look like in the
future.
Outline the steps used in the goal setting process
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Spaatz Leadership Test Study
Guide Latest Questions and Graded
Answers
Explain why America needs leadership
Ans: Because we need to remain strong as a nation
Explain what a "warrior" is in the context of the "warrior
spirit."
Ans: A warrior is someone who makes sacrifices for
the team
Describe the hallmarks of the "warrior spirit.
Ans: Defending one's personal honor
Identify three benefits of having a warrior spirit
Ans: Clean mind, good reputation, and trustworthy
Defend the idea that a cadet's character ought to be held to a
high standard.
Ans: Needs to be high because that is one of the
traits.
Describe the concept of self-awareness.
Ans: Living up to the core values, self discipline, and
responsibility in your actions.
Describe what you can do to develop a positive attitude
Up to Date Content
,Comprehensive Study 2 Up to Date Content
Ans: Make the choice to surround yourself with
positive people and make the choice to be positive.
Explain what an oath is.
Ans: A solemn promise before god
Recite the Cadet Oath from memory.
Ans: "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."
Identify what is the root of all military customs and
courtesies.
Ans: Basic politeness, respect, and tradition.
Explain why rendering customs and courtesies is not a mark
of inferiority.
Ans: They are marks of pride and respect, and a tool
for self discipline.
Describe how customs and courtesies affect team spirit.
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Ans: They build up the team in a positive way.
Describe the origins of the salute.
Ans: Two allied knights raised their armor's visor.
Outline basic rules for rendering common military customs
and courtesies.
Ans: When in doubt salute. Say yes sir and ma'am to
everyone you meet.
Describe what usefulness the uniform has as a leadership
training tool.
Ans: It's a good vehicle for teaching self discipline
and self respect.
Explain why the concept of image is important when
wearing the uniform.
Ans: Because the public cannot distinguish us from
each other so if one does bad we all have done bad.
Defend the idea that wearing the uniform is a privilege.
Ans: People have died in the uniform we wear, so we
must honor their sacrifice every time we put the
uniform on.
Explain why drill and ceremonies helps cadets develop
leadership skills
Ans: Gives them a command presence, and work as a
team.
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Demonstrate how to perform basic in-place drill commands.
Ans: At the position of attention you can only blink,
breath, or swallow.
Describe ways in which a chain of command promotes
teamwork.
Ans: It allocates responsibility and authority.
Describe what "jumping the chain" means and why it is to be
avoided.
Ans: Not going to the foremost leader. This distracts
the leader from the mission.
Identify the main elements of the CAP chain of command and
place them in the proper sequence
Ans: Public>Board of Governors
>National>Region>Wing> Group>Squadron> Cadet
Programs>Cadet CC> Cadet Flight> Cadet Flight Sgt>
Cadet element leader.
Define the term self-management.
Ans: Using self discipline to achieve your goals.
Describe the concept of a "future picture."
Ans: What you want your life to look like in the
future.
Outline the steps used in the goal setting process
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