CIVIL AIR PATROL LEADERSHIP TEST QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS

CIVIL AIR PATROL LEADERSHIP TEST QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS Describe what the Cadet oath means, in your own words. - Answer-To me, the cadet is more than just an oath, its a way of life , development of skills that will benefit you. Each phrase in the oath is "you" saying that you will take the time and dedication to complete these tasks and make sure that you follow them. Keep yourself in line, self-discipline. By following these tasks in the Oath, you are obeying the oath by which you stand for. When you take the pledge, you follow these tasks no matter what. You are now fully dedicating yourself and making sure that you follow each of these steps as you have sweared yourself in by reciting the oath. Identify what is the root of all military customs and courtesies. - Answer-Basic politeness and respect. Things such as addressing adults as "Mr.", "Mrs", coming at attention when an officer walks in, shaking peoples hands when meeting them, SALUTING AN OFFICER, OR NCO/ PERSON WITH HIGH AUTHORITY. Explain why rending customs and courtesies is not a mark of inferiority - Answer-They do not say that one person is "better" then the other. Saluting or coming at attention for an officer is not a form of humiliation, but for pride. Military customs and courtesies are never a mark of inferiority or servility. Describe how customs and courtesies affect team spirit. - Answer-Cadets strengthen their self-discipline and maintain a positive attitude by habitually and cheerfully rending customs and courtesies. "Customs and courtesies illustrate in a positive way how cadets differ from ordinary youth". Describe the origins of the salute - Answer-When kings ruled, knights wore armor, and courtly manners flourished. When two knights meet, each would raise the visor of his helmet, show his face, and pay proper respect to the other. Knights also saluted with their right hands. The right hand was the sword hand; raising it was a sign of trust. Outline basic rules for rendering common military customs and courtesies. - Answer-When in uniform, cadets salute military officers, CAP senior members, and cadet officers higher in rank than themselves. Salute outdoors, when indoors salute only when formally reporting to an officer. Junior person initiates the salute a fair distance from the senior person such that the senior has time to return the salute. Offer a proper greeting such as "Good morning, ma'am," when exchanging salutes. when in formation, do not salute; the commander salutes for you.