Ranks
Basic Drill
Customs and Courtesies
Basic Responses
100
This rank is
C/Amn (Cadet Airman)
100
What is Present, arms?
It is a salute. One must hold the salute under the next command is called.
100
How should Airman First Class Jones be correctly addressed?
He should be addressed as as "Airman Jones."
100
How many basic responses are there?
7
200
This rank is
C/SMSgt (Cadet Senior Master Sergeant)
200
What is Order, arms?
Called directly after Present, arms. Meant for cadets to bring down their salutes.
200
As a general rule, salutes are rendered as a courtesy between those officers ______ in grade to those officers _______ in grade.
junior (lower), senior (higher)
200
How should the cadet speaking to the senior officer adress that officer?
Sir/Ma'am (if an officer)
300
This rank is
C/1st Lt (Cadet First Lieutenant)
300
What is Parade, Rest?
The command of “parade rest” is given only from the position of attention. When the preparatory command “parade” is given, mentally prepare, then when the command “rest” is given, move left foot to the left and put hands behind the back.
300
What should two members of the same rank/grade do when they meet?
Salute to each other or give a verbal greeting when appropriate.
300
If a cadet does not know the answer to something, how would they respond?
Sir/Ma'am, I do not know
400
This rank is
C/Maj (Cadet Major)
400
What are the 5 steps to snap to Attention?
a. Stand straight
b. Feet are together at the heel with toes at 45-degree angle
c. Arms are at the sides
d. Hands are cupped into a loose fist
e. Head faces forward, chin parallel to the ground
400
When CAP members follow military customs and courtesies, they are demonstrating ____ and ___________ , and are honoring CAP’s heritage.
pride, professionalism
400
When are the basic responses used?
Anytime.
500
This rank is
C/Col (Cadet Colonel)
500
What action should be automatically performed when Open Ranks, MARCH is called?
Dress Right, DRESS
500
When the commander enters the room, all lower ranking members go to the positon of attention upon hearing ______, Attention!
Room/area
500
Name all the basic responses.
Yes, Sir/Ma'am
No, Sir/Ma'am
Sir/Ma'am, may I make a statement?
Sir/Ma'am, may I ask a question?
Sir/Ma'am, I do not understand
Sir/Ma'am, I do not know
No excuse, Sir/Ma'am