Civil Air Patrol Trivia with correct answers 2023|GUARANTEED SUCCESS

Air Force Core Values Integrity First, Volunteer Service, Excellence in All We Do, Respect Cadet Oath 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, & advance my education & training rapidly to prepare myself to be of service to my community, state, & nation. Cadet Honor Code On my honor, as a Civil Air Patrol Cadet of the California Wing, I will not lie, cheat, steal, nor commit any act of intentional dishonesty, or tolerate those who do. Definition of Leadership The art of influencing & directing people in a way that will win their obedience, confidence, respect, & loyal cooperation in achieving a common objective. Definition of Military Discipline Military discipline is that mental attitude & state of training which renders obedience instinctive under all conditions. It is founded upon respect for, & loyalty to properly constituted authority. Value of Drill and Ceremonies On the drill field, the individual learns to participate as a member of a team, to appreciate the need for discipline, that is to respond to authority, to follow orders promptly & precisely, & to recognize the effects of their actions on the group as a whole. Learning to follow is the beginning of leadership. CAP Mission? Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs, Emergency Service. Why was CAP started? Civil air patrol was started for pilot who wanted to help the armed forces but did not qualify CAP's Motto? Semper Vigilans - Alway Vigilant The four elements of the cadet program? Leadership, Aerospace, Fitness, Character Uniform Requirement: Garrison? Left Side 1.5 inches from the edge. Uniform Requirement: Chevrons? 1 inch from the collar edge Uniform Requirement: Nametag? Centered on the right breast, up to 1.5 inches higher or lower than the first exposed button. Uniform Requirement: Belt Buckle? Tip of the buckle extends to the right (females) CAP's Birthday? December 1, 1941 just before Pearl Harbor attack December 7, 1941 How many regions are there in CAP? Name them? 8. North East, Middle East, South East, North Central, South West, Rocky Mountains, Pacific, Great Lakes When did President Truman incorporate CAP as a nonprofit organization? July 1, 1946 When was CAP establish as the Auxiliary of the USAF? May 26, 1948 How many CAP pilots were killed in WW2? 59 How many CAP pilots were lost at sea in WW2? 26 How many over-water miles did CAP fly in World War 2? 24 million What Law incorporated CAP as a nonprofit? Public Law 476 What is the CAP Uniform Manual? CAP Manual 39-1 What is the CAP Drill Manual? ARMAN 36-2203 How many Wings are their in CAP? 52 Wings including the 50 States plus Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia Approximately how many CAP squadrons? 1,400 squadrons and about 56,000 volunteers from youth to adult Approximately how many Air Crew in CAP? About 6,900 Air Crew and 30,700 FEMA trained Emergency Responders How many ranks are there? 21 Definition of Drill? An organized movement of mass. The first Executive Commander? Mr. Gil Rob Wilson The first National Commander? Maj. Gen. John F. Curry The Purpose of Drill? Teach Teamwork 1st Milestone Achievement? Wright Brothers Award, Cadet Staff Sergeant, 4 stripes. 2nd Milestone Achievement? Billy Mitchell, Cadet Second Lieutenant, 1 silver circle. 3rd Milestone Achievement? Amelia Earhart, Cadet Captain, 3 silver circles 4th Milestone Achievement? Eaker Award, Cadet Lieutenant Colonel 5th Milestone Achievement? Spaatz Award, Cadet Colonel