Foundations
What is the basis of all customs and courtesies?
Respect
(CAPP 151, Pg. 1)
Who should drop their salute first?
The senior officer
(CAPP 60-33, 3.6.9.2)
What kind of setting would you call the room to attention in?
A relaxed, non-class setting
(CAPP 151, Pg. 7)
When an officer addresses you, how should you answer them?
"Yes Sir" or "Yes Ma'am"
(CAPP 151, Pg.15)
How far above your collar should your ranks be?
1 Inch
(CAPR 39-1, Table 4-1)
Where did our customs and courtesies come from?
Medieval knights
(CAPP 151, Pg.6)
Do you salute military officers and international officers?
Yes
(CAPP 60-33, 3.6.1.)
What rank does someone have to be to call a room to attention for them?
An officer of high rank than everyone in the room.
(CAPP 151, Pg. 7)
How do you address a senior member NCO?
By their rank and last name- not sir or ma'am
(CAPP 151, Pg.15)
What is the rule for which ribbons you need to wear?
You must either wear all your ribbons, all ribbons except your rank ribbons (besides the highest), or none at all. In Class Bs ribbons are optional; Class As with the service jacket are required.
When you salute someone, what are you showing respect to?
Their rank - your personal feelings about a person do not influence whether or not you should show them respect.
(CAPP 151 Pg. 5)
Do you salute when marching or in formation?
No, whoever is commanding your flight will salute for you.
(CAPP 151, Pg. 5)
In groups, but not in formation, when a senior officer approaches, what should the first individual noticing the officer do?
Call the group to attention (group, ATTENTION). All members of the group should snap to attention, face the officer and salute.
(CAPP 60-33, 3.6.8.)
If you are in uniform outdoors and a military vehicle with a visible officer insignia approaches, this is the proper courtesy.
Stand at attention and salute
(CAPP 60-33, 3.6.11.)
Describe the placement of the nameplate on the blues uniform for males and females.
Males: Centered on the right pocket
Females: Centered on wearer’s right, even with or up to 1 ½″ higher or lower than first exposed button, parallel to ground.
(CAPR 39-1, 4.2.6.2.7.1)
This principle calls for CAP members to assume their fellow members are trying to help the CAP mission, not pursue personal gain. Mistakes can happen, but in assuming this, you give other persons the benefit of the doubt and do not automatically question their motives.
Assuming good faith
(CAPP 151, Pg. 2)
When should you not salute?
- When you are not in uniform
- When you are indoors (unless reporting)
- When your hands are full
- In a no-salute zone (ex. a flight line or RTW)
When walking next to an officer, what side should the lower ranking person walk on, and what is the exception to this?
The lower ranking person should walk on the left side, as the right is considered the position of honor; the exception to this is during inspections when the officer should walk on the left to better see the cadets.
(CAPP 151, Pg.8)
What is the primary regulation for customs and courtesies?
CAPP 151 is the main document, but details can also be found in CAPP 60-33
Do you need to tuck in your shoes laces for Blues and ABUs?
You need to for ABUs but not Blues.
(CAPR 39-1, 6.4.3.)
How many ways does respect go?
Three: up, down, and across
Do you salute an officer who is not in uniform?
Yes, when in uniform, salute officers upon recognition, regardless of what the officer is wearing
(CAPP 151, Pg. 6)
If only senior members or officers are present, how would you call the room to attention for the commander?
"Ladies and gentlemen, the commander"
(CAPP 151, Pg. 7)
If the Pledge of Allegiance is being recited indoors when you are in uniform, what should you do?
Stand at attention and remain silent.
(CAPP 60-33, 3.7.2.2)
Describe the requirements for the length and bult allowed for the hair of both males and females.
Males must have tapered hair that does not touch the collar, ears, or eyebrows, and cannot exceed 2 inches in bulk (CAPR 39-1, 3.2.1.2)
Females must have a maximum bulk of 4 inches from scalp and when pulled back it must not exceed a 6 in radius in any direction or extend past the sleeve inseam. (CAPR 39-1, 3.2.1.3)