Drill & Ceremonies
The first drill movement is often this one, in which cadets are instructed to place their feet at a 45' degree angle:
What is: the position of attention?
This high wing aircraft is the most commonly used plane in the Civil Air Patrol fleet:
What is: the Cessna 172 Skyhawk?
This CAP mission commonly involves searching for missing aircraft or people:
What is: search and rescue?
This year marks the founding of the Civil Air Patrol, just before the U.S. entered the Second World War:
What is: the year 1941?
The official motto of Civil Air Patrol, followed by its translation:
What is: Semper Vigilans, Always Vigilant
The command given to a flight instructing them to begin marching in place:
What is: 'Mark Time (March)'?
This U.S. fighter aircraft from World War II was nicknamed the “Mustang” and escorted bombers deep into Germany:
What is: the P-51
Ground teams use this handheld navigation tool to determine direction relative to Earth’s magnetic field:
What is: a compass?
During World War II, CAP pilots flew coastal patrols to watch for this type of German seafaring vessel that commonly threatened U.S. shipping:
What is: the Unterseeboot / U-Boat
CAP has three core missions, which are as follows:
What are: emergency services, cadet programs, and aerospace education
Cadet flights are commonly prepared for inspection using this command:
What is: 'Open-Ranks (March)'?
This multi-role European aircraft features supersonic twin-engines, a canard delta wing, and multirole capabilities:
What is: the Eurofighter Typhoon
This aircraft emergency device automatically transmits a distress signal after crashes to help rescuers locate the aircraft:
What is: an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)?
Before the creation of the United States Air Force, land-based flown missions were conducted under this branch:
What is: the United States Army / Army Air Forces
(DAILY DOUBLE)
The third achievement ribbon was named after this outstanding Colonel:
Who is: Mary Feik
The command in which a flight is expected to turn their heads 45' degrees in a particular direction:
What is: 'Eyes Right (Left)'
This German aircraft is widely regarded as the first jet-powered airplane, with its first jet-powered flight occurring in 1942:
What is: the Messerschmitt Me 262?
This radio distress call is spoken three times to indicate a life-threatening emergency:
What is: 'MAYDAY'?
The United States Air Force was created on this date:
When is: September 18, 1947
This Major General was the first National Commander and CEO of Civil Air Patrol:
Who is: John F. Curry
The command given when instructing a flight to reverse directions, while maintaining the same order:
What is: 'Counter March'?
(DAILY DOUBLE)
This fictional Soviet aircraft was primarily featured in the film 'Top-Gun', being represented in the film by a modified version of Northrop Grumman's F-5 Tiger
What is: the MiG 28?
Short for cardiopulmonary resuscitation:
What is: CPR?
With the help of New York Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia, this man created the Civil Air Patrol:
Who is: Gill Robb Wilson
CAP’s corporate bylaws and organizational regulations are published in this document series maintained by National Headquarters:
What is: CAPR (Civil Air Patrol Regulation)