General Knowledge
What are CAP's 4 core values?
Integrity, respect, excellence, and volunteer service
Where on Eservices do you go to sign up for events and encampment?
Registation zone
What is the approved uniform for PT?
Tan tee shirt (no designs except CAP related) tucked into black or other dark colored sweat pants with athletic shoes
In a flight, what are the horizontal rows of people called?
Elements (with element leaders)
What plane does CAP fly the most?
c172 / c182
What is your immediate response if a SM or a commanding officer tells you to do something?
Yes sir/mam
Where can you find someone's email and rank easily?
By clicking on the cadet or SM number count on the homepage of Eservices, to get you to the member search
What are snakes on boots?
Visible/untied laces
When in cadence, what numbers are assigned to each foot?
Odd numbers are on your left foot, even numbers are on your right foot
What do you need before you go anywhere (like the bathroom) at a meeting or other CAP event?
A battle buddy/wingman
What do you need to add to the start and end of a formal CAP email?
An opining/closing statement and CAP signature
What can you use to learn how your ribbons should be organized on the rack?
A CAP ribbion rack builder/generator
What do you need to put under your ABU cover and behind the Blues nameplate/ribbons?
Cardboad
What direction should you always turn when doing an about-face and to the rear?
To the right
What are Sgt Borish's and Sgt Pool's ranks?
C/MSgt and C/SSgt
If you are going to be late or are unable to attend a meeting, who should you contact?
Your flight staff, though email preferably but text if necessary
What program can you find in Eservices that can cover your encampment cost?
CEAP (cadet encampment assistance program)
How far should your insignia be from the bottom edge of the collar?
1 inch and parallel (from the collar edge to the wings of the insignia)
During the command "open ranks", how many steps should you take forward?
1 step for however many people are behind you (back element does not move)
Who built and flew the first airplane?
The Wright brothers (1903)
What is the entire cadet oath?
I pledge to serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program and that I will attend meetings regularly, participate actively in unit activities, obey my officers, wear my uniform properly, and advance my education and training rapidly to prepare myself to be of service to my community, state, and nation.
Where can you find information on requirements for your next promotion and the history of past ones?
Cadet promotions track report (under cadet programs)
How should the "mouth" of the dress blues cover be configured for each gender?
Males have the top closed, females have it open
What must you say to the flight sergeant if you want to join a flight?
While saluting: "Cadet (full rank and last name) requests permission to join flight ("with company" if you are going to cover multiple people), (rank of the flight sergeant)"
What is the highest rank in CAP?
Cadet Colonel (3 diamonds)