Core Values
Aerospace
Learn to Lead
Uniform
CAP History
100

This Core Value means telling the truth and doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.

Integrity

100

These four forces act on an aircraft during flight.

Lift, Weight, Thrust, and Drag

100

This is the process of influencing and directing people to accomplish the mission.

Leadership

100

This uniform is typically worn for  inspections, and formal weekly meetings.

Class B Blues

100

This year Civil Air Patrol was founded.

1941

200

This Core Value reminds members to put the needs of the mission, team, and CAP before themselves.

Volunteer Service

200

This control surface on the wings controls roll.

Ailerons

200

This leadership trait is the willingness to take action without waiting to be told.

Initiative

200

This uniform is designed for field activities, emergency services, and most outdoor training.

Utility Uniform (OCPs/ABUs)

200

During World War II, Civil Air Patrol volunteers flew coastal patrols searching for these enemy submarines.

German U-boats

300

This Core Value requires members to treat others with dignity and value every person.

Respect

300

This layer of Earth's atmosphere is where most weather occurs.

Troposphere

300

This leadership principle reminds cadets that leaders should set the example for others to follow.

Leading by Example

300

This colored T-shirt is worn underneath the OCP blouse.

Coyote Brown

300

This organization serves as Civil Air Patrol's parent service.

United States Air Force

400

This Core Value encourages members to continually improve themselves physically, mentally, and morally.

Excellence

400

This famous pair of brothers made the first powered flight in 1903.

Wright Brothers

400

This leadership concept means that leaders must first understand themselves before they can effectively lead others.

Self-awareness

400

On the OCP blouse, this name tape is worn above the right breast pocket.

Civil Air Patrol tape

400

Civil Air Patrol's first National Commander was this major general.

Major General John F. Curry

500

These four principles form the ethical foundation of every Civil Air Patrol member.

Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect

500

This Civil Air Patrol program allows cadets to fly powered aircraft and gliders.

Orientation Flights

500

Learn to Lead Vol 1 explains that effective communication requires these two essential parts.

Speaking and Listening

500

Before wearing either ABUs/OCPs or Blues, this is one of the most important things every cadet should ensure about their uniform.

That it is warn correctly

500

Congress assigned these three primary missions to Civil Air Patrol.

Cadet Programs, Aerospace Education, and Emergency Services

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