Chain of Command
Who is the Catskill Mountian Group Commander?
Lt. Col. Joan Lee, CAP
How many Wings are in CAP? What are they?
52 Wings.
The 50 States, DC and Purto Rico
What are the CAP Core Values?
Integrity
Excellence
Respect
Volunteer Service
Who was the first National Commander of CAP?
Maj Gen John F. Curry, US Army Air Corps
What was the first artificial satellite?
Sputnik 1
Who is the New York Wing Commander?
Col William F. Martin, CAP
What are the three missions of CAP?
Cadet Programs
Aerospace Education
Emergency Services
What are the five Cadet Milestone Awards? (in order)
1. Wright Brothers Award
2. Billy Mitchell Award
3. Amelia Earhart Award
4. General Ira C. Eaker Award
5. General Carl A. Spaazt Award
When and why was CAP first established?
December 1, 1942
To Patrol East Cost waters
Who was the first human in space?
Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, USSR
Who is the CAP National Commander?
Major General Edward D. Phelka
How many groups are there in NY Wing? What are they?
There are 8 Groups
LIG, NYCG, CMG, SEG, FLG, MEG, CNYG, WNYG
What is the CAP Motto?
Simper Vigilans
Always Vigilant, Always Watchful
Who was the first executive officer of CAP?
Mr. Gill Robb Wilson
What are the 5 program factors that make up the CAP Achievement Program?
(what do you need to promote)
Pass a leadership test, pass an aerospace test, pass a physical fitness test, particulate in Character Development, and participate in unit activities
Who is the Northeastern Region Commander?
Col Everett Hume, CAP
What Wings are in the Northeastern Region?
There are 9 Wings.
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
What are the five phases of the Cadet Program?
1. Motivation Phase
2. Phase 1 - Learning Phase
3. Phase 2 - Leadership Phase
4. Phase 3 - Command Phase
5. Phase 4 - Executive Phase
When and how was CAP established as the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force?
On May 26 1948 President Harry Truman signed Public Law 557
What were 3 advantages CAP Search and Rescue (SAR) had over the Army Air Force SAR?
1. CAP planes could fly slower and lower
2. CAP Pilots were familiar with the terrain in their search sectors and could spot wreckage more easily
3. CAP ground search teams were ready to speed to the wreckage sites
Who is the Chief of Staff of the Air Force?
General David W. Alvin, US Air Force
When did CAP become part of the Total Force of the US Air Force?
In August 2015
What is the Honor Code?
I will not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate any among us who do so
When and How was CAP Established as a benevolent, non-profit organization?
On July 1, 1946 President Harry Truman signed Public Law 476
What was CAP's involvement in World War 2?
Civil Air Patrol served as a coastal patrol, sighting and reporting 173 enemy submarines, attacking 57, hitting 10, sinking 2