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Semper Vigilans (Always Vigilant) |
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| 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. |
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| What is the CAP core Values? |
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Excellence Integrity Volunteerism Respect |
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| What is the CAP Missions? |
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1. Aeropspace Education 2. Cadet Program 3. Emergency Services |
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| Where is the National HeadQuarters located? |
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| How many Regions are there in CAP? |
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How many WINGS are there? |
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One for each of the 50 States as well as Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia |
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| How many Groups are in Georgia? |
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| Georgia has 6 groups. We are in Group 4. Group 4 is made up of 4 Squadrons and 2 Flights |
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| How many Squadrons are in Georgia? |
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| How many Flights do Georgia have? |
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| Georgia has 2 Flights(Tifton and Americus Flights in Group 4) |
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| What is the CAP Chain of Command? |
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National Commander Major General Amy Courter(2Stars) National Vice Commander Brig. General Reggie Chitwood (1Star) Southeast Region Commander Colonel James M. Rushing (Col) Georgia Wing Commander Colonel James Hughes (Col) Georgia Wing Vice Commander Major Tonya Boylan(Maj) Georgia Group 4 Commander Lt. Colonel Richard Greenwood Georgia Group 4 Deputy Commander Captain James Flaviani CFCA Cadet Squadron GA-808 Commander Captain Joseph Jones |
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| What is the Cadet Chain of Command? |
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Cadet Commander Cadet 1st Sergeant Cadet Deputy Commander Cadet Flight Commander Cadet Flight Sergeant Cadet Element Leader Cadet |
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| What Public Law established CAP as an Auxiliary of the United States Air Force? |
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Pubic Law 557--This law also gave the Secretary of the Air Force the authority to provide finanacial and material assistance to the organization. May 26, 1948 |
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| What Public Law incorporated CAP? |
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Law 476 July 1, 1946 by President Harry Truman |
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| Who was the First National Commander of CAP? |
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Major Gen. John F. Curry December 1941 to March 1942 |
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What is the CAP Uniform Manuel? |
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| What year did US Army Air Corps becomes the United States Air Force. Gen Carl A. Spaatz is appointed the first Chief of Staff? |
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What year is Civil Air Patrol established as part of the US Civil Defense Corps. (CAP is older than the US Air Force)? |
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| Identify Duties and Responsibilities of a New Cadet |
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| element member--I will be part of the flight formation in drill and other formations. I will learn basic drill movements, how to report properly and how to fall in properly to a unit formation. Get to know the members. Keep alert, observe and keep an open mind on how to be better. |
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| Identify Characteristics of Good Followership |
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1. Respect for Authority-by signing my membership applicaton and taking the cadet oath I am giving my word to follow the CAP regulations and the legitimate orders given to me by those appointed to positions of authority above me. |
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| Describe why Cadets first need to learn how to follow |
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I must actively look at what is going on around me and learn the reason why I am being told to do certain things, and listen well. All Leaders are followers even Pres. Bush I will develop a proper attitude, integrity, and Self-Discipline |
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| Identify Effective Listening Skills |
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DO keep an open mind. DO listen to understand, not to argue or challenge DO listen to what the speaker says not how well the speaker says it. DO take notes with care. DO make and (usually hold eye contact. DO keep your feelings positive. DO listen to new ideas and when you pass them on, give credit to the source. |
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What is the Chain of Command US/USAF/CAP |
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Commander in Chief President George H. Bush Secretary of Defense Mr. Robert Gates Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen, USN Secretary of the Air Force Mr. Michael B. Donley Chief of Staff, USAF General Norton A. Schwartz(4Stars) Commander, Air Education & Training Command General William Looney 3rd(4Stars) National Commader, Civil Air Patrol(Interim) Major Gen. Amy S. Couter(2Star) |
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| Define Self-Management in your own words |
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| Self management is an extension of self-discipline. Oraganizing my time so I can attend meetings. Manage myself, my resources,my time, energy, my time with family, adequate sleep, poper nutrition. Wearing my uniform properly. |
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1. Decide when to study. Set aside a certain time of day and hours. 2. Choose a quiet place. 3. Have a good light 4. Make sure I everything I need. 5. Do not be distracted 6. Survey the material 7. Underline and highlight 8. Complete all the material 9. Take a break-get some physical activity 10. Review consistently and periodically |
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| Explain the difference between Customs and Courtesies |
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Courtesy is simple politenss, civility, respect and personal recognition of the rights of others. Customs are those things which should be done, taboos are those things which should not be done. Customs that evolve, live, and endure represent reasonalbe, consistent and universally accepted practices that make life more pleasant and facilitate order and excellence. |
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| Explain why the Military and CAP continue to practice Customs and Courtesies |
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| Military courtesy is simply the extension to the military sphere of the ordinary courtesies that enrich and enhance everyday lives. |
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| Explain when and how the basic CAP Cadet Uniform is worn according to CAPM 39-1 |
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| Explain the purpose of Drill |
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| Drill teaches poise and carriage and aids in developing coordination. Drill is the orderly movement of the flight from place to place. The primary purpose for drill in CAP is to learn teamwork. Learn to follow. |
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