Aerospace
Leadership
Drill
Emergency Services
Misc.
100
What is the shape of an aircraft wing called?
An airfoil
100
What is Phase I of the cadet program called?
The Learning Phase
100

What drill command is used to turn the flight 180 degrees while at attention?

About, FACE
100
What is the entry level position that any cadet can have in the headquarters of a SAR mission?
Mission Staff Assistant (MSA)
100
Who is the second milestone named after?
Brig. Gen. Billy Mitchell
200
Who is considered the "Father of Modern Rocketry?"
Dr. Robert H. Goddard
200
What are the Core Values?

Integrity

Volunteer Service

Excellence in all we do

Respect

200
What are drill and ceremonies based off of?
Basic politeness and respect (chivalry)
200
What is the name of the person in charge of the entire operation?
The Incident Commander (IC)
200
What is the rank with 5 stripes?
Tech. Sergeant
300
Who were the brothers who built the hot air balloon that carried the first human passengers in the 1700s?
The Montgolfier brothers
300
Who should you always have with you at all times?
Your wingman
300
Who is the officer in charge of a flight?
The flight commander
300
What is the name of the test you must take to get your GES qualification?
CAPT 116
300
How many stripes/rockers does the rank of C/Maj have?
None, is has one diamond
400
Where was the first heavier-than-air flight performed?
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
400
What is the name of the leadership manuals?
Learn to Lead
400
Who is the NCO (Non-commissioned Officer) in charge of all enlisted personnel?
The 1st Sergeant (other nicknames accepted)
400
What are the two FEMA Independent Study (IS) courses that one must take for any qualification?

IS-100

IS-700

400
When is the birthday of Civil Air Patrol?
December 1, 1941
500
Wilbur and Orville Wright were mechanics before they started into the world of airplanes. They owned their own shop in Dayton, Ohio. What type of shop did they own?
A bicycle shop
500
What is the AF definition of leadership (all of the words)?
The art and science of influencing and directing people to accomplish the assigned mission
500
What is the command that turns a marching flight in to 90 degree turn to the right (Changing orientation of the flight)?
Right flank, MARCH
500
What is the difference between a division and a group?
Divisions are geographical, groups are separated by specialties and functions
500

Who is the national commander of CAP (as of today 2026)?

Major General Regena M. Aye

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