Basic Knowledge
What date was the CAP founded
Dec. 1st, 1941
Name the four forces of flight
Thrust, Lift, Weight, and Drag
What foot should you step off on when “Forward, Harch” is called?
Left
How would you pronounce this Aircraft number using radio talk? 5329UAL
“Fife Tree Two Niner Uniform Alpha Lima”
What should you do when encountering an officer Indoors and Outdoors?
INDOORS: Greeting, “Good Evening/Afternoon Sir/Ma’am”
OUTDOORS: Salute ALWAYS, Greeting
What are the four core values?
Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, Respect (IVER)
Name the three axis of flight
Lateral, Longitudinal, and Vertical
What is the proper command to face a flight to the Right?
“Right, Face!” Or “Right, Hace!”
What is one job OTHER THAN PILOT in a CAP aircraft on an Emergency Mission?
Spotter, Photographer
Describe the position of Attention
Standing still, feet 45 degrees apart, heels together, with no movevent or speaking.
Who is the current RMR (Rocky Mountain Region) Commander?
Col. Jason Hess
What is Bernoulli’s Principal?
What is the proper way to execute Open Ranks, Harch when you are the 1st Element?
3 Steps forward, then Dress Right Dress until “Front” is called.
What is the CAP Uniform Manual?
CAPM 39-1
What is the proper thing to do when you are at a CAP event in Uniform and you hear reville or retreat? (Bugle Calls for flag raising or lowering)
Stand at the position of attention, facing the flag. No speaking or moving at this time.
What are the 3 missions of CAP?
Cadet Programs, Aerospace Education, Emergency Services
Name 4 parts on an airplane
fuselage, wings, cockpit, engine, propeller, tail assembly, and landing gear, aileron, stabilizer, elevator, wingtip, strut, cockpit.
What should you do if there is an obstacle in your path?
Stop 3 paces ahead of the obstacle
Add another senior member to the email.
What should you do if you are in a gaggle of cadets, and see an officer passing by indoors?
The cadet who spots the officer first or the senior most cadet will give a simple greeting.
What is the CAP Cadet Honor Code?
I will not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate among us anyone who does.
Drag and Gravity
Describe how to do the command “Colomn of the Files from the RIGHT”
Leftmost elements say “Standfast”, while the rightmost element says “Forward Harch” and proceeds in half steps. The other elements will say “Harch” in Order from right to left, following the first element.
Which organizations can retire old US Flags?
American Legion, VFW, Boy Scouts of America, and Civil Air Patrol.
Describe the “Positon of Honor”
The position of honor is the position to the right of a senior cadet, or senior member.