How to live?
Define what self-awareness means?
Being aware of who you are, your surrounding, and being able to judge your own actions.
Describe what a warrior is in the context of a warrior spirit?
Warriors defend something valuable- their personal honor.
What are the four core values of CAP?
Integrity first, Volunteer Service, Excellence in All We Do, and Respect
Why do we have the Oath?
The cadet oath symbolizes how serious a cadet is about becoming a leader. The oath is a solemn promise.
What are all customs and courtesies rooted in?
Politeness and basic respect.
Why does self-discipline go hand in hand with core values?
It is controlling your actions for a positive result even though it may be hard to do. The ability to direct your thoughts, emotions, and actions toward a meaningful purpose. Willpower.
What does it mean to have a warrior spirit?
What is integrity?
Integrity is the willingness to do what is right, even when no one is looking.
Explain- "I pledge that I will serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. . . "
Being faithful means being true and doing what you say you will do. In the first line of the oath you are saying that you understand what you are getting yourself into by joining CAP.
Name something from our custom and courtesies that is rooted in history?
The salute. Etiquette. Mutual respect.
What is commitment?
Having a goal and sticking with the goal until fruition.
Break promises and soon you will see yourself as a liar. Having a warrior spirit means you have a clear conscience, and you will take pride in your actions.
Define volunteer service?
Putting the needs of the team and of the people we help over our own wants and desires. Showing "selflessness." The difference between "giving" and "taking."
". . . and that I will attend meetings regularly,..."
You pledge to attend squadron meetings on a regular basis.
Give an example of how to properly address another cadet or any rank?
"Airman Jones"
"Chief Jones"
List the main emotions?
Anger, disgust, joy, fear, sadness, jealousy
What is Good Reputation?
People who display warrior spirit have a good reputation. They earn trust and respect by doing in the right thing, and their leaders take note.
Define excellence in All We Do?
"... obey my officers,..."
Understand that you need help sometimes, you will follow the guidance of your leaders, and promise to listen to your leaders.
If you are asked to report to an officer and the door is closed, what do you do?
1) Make sure your uniform is in proper order
2) Knock on the door twice, and wait for permission to enter
3) Proceed to halt to 2 paces forward
4) Salute and address properly, "Sir, Cadet ____"
How do emotions drive your attitude?
They can put you in a good mood, positive mood, or bad mood. If your happy you will be more positive. If you are angry you will be in a bad/grumpy mood. The state of mind that lies behind your every action.
Attitude is everything!
What is Environment of Trust and Respect?
If you and the people around you display a level of the warrior spirit you will be creating an environment of trust and respect. You will develop a higher friendship with the people around you.
What does respect mean?
You treat someone the way you want to be treated. Polite and kind-customs and courtesies. Spirit of tolerance.
". . . wear my uniform properly. . . "
There is a right way and a wrong way to wear the uniform. You commit and promise to wear the uniform to represent CAP and the USAF.
Double Jeopardy!
"Customs and courtesies illustrate in a positive way how cadets differ from ordinary youth." Give an example- make it good!
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