War Effort
How many German U-boats were spotted by the CAP?
173
What is the second largest Air Force in the world?
The US Navy.
When was the Cadet Program created?
1 October 1942
Who is the Commander in Chief?
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden
Air Force Definition of Leadership.
The art and science of influencing and directing people to accomplish the assigned mission.
How many German U-boats were attacked by the CAP?
57
What are the four forces of flight?
When did the first powered flight take place?
17 December 1903
Who is the current CAP National Commander?
Maj Gen Edward D. Phelka, CAP
Cap motto.
Semper Vigilans - Always Vigilant
How many German U-boats were hit by the CAP?
What are the three axes of flight?
Longitudinal, Lateral, and Vertical.
(No points given for pitch, roll, and yaw)
When was D-day?
6 June 1944
This person represents the highest achievement in the Cadet program.
Gen. Carl A. Spaatz, USAF.
Cadet Honor Code.
I will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate anyone among us who do.
Name two of the CAP missions during WWII.
Coastal Patrol, Border Patrol, Target Towing, Search and Rescue, and Courier Services.
Where, and by whom, did the first powered flight take place?
Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Wilbur and Orville Wright.
When was CAP established as an auxiliary of the Air Force?
26 May 1948
Who founded the Civil Air Patrol?
The Honorable Gil Robb Wilson, and The Honorable Fiorello La Guardia.
Four Core Values.
Integrity
Volunteer Service
Excellence
Respect
How many German U-boats did the Civil Air Patrol sink in WWII?
Two and a half.
What are the three main CAP aircraft?
Cessna 172
Cessna 182
GA-8
When was CAP founded?
1 December 1941
Who is CAPs first National Commander?
Major General John F. Curry, United States Army Air Core.
Recite the Cadet Oath.
I pledge to 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