CAP History
The CAP founding Date
What is 1 December 1941
Both a military call that keeps your left, right, left in step - and in music, it’s the rhythmic “closing phrase” that bands resolve with.
What is Cadence?
What is Col Brantner's favorite fighter jet?
What is the F-18 Growler?
Court-martialed for his outspoken views, this “prophet of airpower” envisioned an independent U.S. Air Force - and in Civil Air Patrol, his name marks the second cadet milestone.
Who is General Billy Mitchell? (69)
A _________ is an established requirement, a principle by which something can be judged.
What is a Standard? (8)
In November of 1941,the Proposal for CAP was approved and was under the direction of this National Commander. Fittingly, the very first CAP cadet achievement is named after this man
Who is Maj Gen John F. Curry?
“state and show” to “review and critique,” this process keeps cadets in step when learning drill and ceremonies - a teaching method as precise as the movements it trains.
What is the Six-Step Teaching Method?
Just like a DJ spinning vinyl keeps track of the beats per minute, this gauge in a Cessna tracks the engine’s revolutions per minute to keep pilots in rhythm with the prop.
What is a Tachometer? (11)
In a famous tale, he watched a bystander refuse to help a struggling work crew. Only after this future president stepped in to lead by example did the work get done.
Who is General George Washington?
A leader's __________ is the most important standard of all.
What is Example? (8)
On October 1, 1942, CAP leaders issued a memorandum creating the CAP Cadet Program for boys and girls to join at what ages?
Whether it’s a Broadway actor holding the spotlight, a rapper spitting bars with punch, or a conductor cueing the orchestra, these five qualities define the voice characteristics of a sharp command.
What are loudness, projection, distinction, inflection, and snap?
Nicknamed the “Queen of the Skies,” this aircraft’s freighter version can haul 100 tons over 3,500 miles — with a hinged nose that opens wide for cargo to roll straight in.
What is the Boeing 747?
To be truly prepared, a noncommissioned officer must sharpen more than just their stripes — this triad of readiness covers these three areas
Servant Leadership is not about a personal quest for ________, ________, or ________ rewards.
What are. power, prestige or Material?
During this Tragic Day in our Nation's History, CAP assisted in emergency management, you could say it was the turn of the century for America
What is September 11, 2001
Symbolizing the transfer of authority, this drill movement - required for the Achievement 7 test - is often performed with a guidon to mark leadership transition.
What is the Change of Command?
Long before the Wright Brothers, this Chinese ruler was said to have escaped prison nearly 4,000 years ago by “dressing like a bird” and taking to the skies.
Who is Emperor Shun? (4)
Whether you’re tackling a textbook or briefing your squadron, this Acronym SQ3R stands for?
What is survey, question, read, recall, and review
To be effective, _________ needs to be positive, constructive (Serving a meaningful purpose), and specific (with some concrete examples).
What is Feedback?
CAP assisted the Federal Emergency Management Agency during these three Hurricanes, one sharing its name with a famous British rock band.
What are Hurricanes, Hugo, Andrew and Floyd?
In an extended mass formation, the squadron commander keeps just enough distance to see the whole picture — not 4, not 10, but this many paces away.
What is 6 Paces?
Whether it’s a beachgoer chasing the perfect tan or Earth catching the Sun’s rays, this geometric term describes the angle at which sunlight strikes the horizon — a key factor in insolation.
What is the Angle of Incidence? (405)
Built like a pyramid, this framework stacks values and ethics at its base, then climbs through skills, knowledge, and command — all the way to the strategic decision-maker at the top.
What is the Anatomy of a Strategic Leader?
James MacGregor Burns once quoted; "Bad ____ implies no ________. I contend that there is nothing neutral about ________; it is valued as a moral necessity."
What is leadership? (67)