Civil Air Patrol History
Uniforms
Customs and Courtesies
Ranks and Insignias
Random!!
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What year was Civil Air Patrol founded?
1941
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What is the line called that keeps your shirt, belt buckle, and fly in line?
Gig Line
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Do you salute indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors (Unless reporting in)
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What is the first cadet achievement called?
Curry
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What are the CAP core values?
Respect, Excellence, Volunteer Service, Integrity
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Who was CAP’s first national commander?
John F. Curry
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What does wearing the uniform correctly show?
Self-Disciple and Respect
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How do you address a senior member?
By rank and last name
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What rank has one stripe?
Cadet Airman
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What airplane does our CAP squadron mostly fly?
Cessna 172
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What was one major WWII mission for CAP volunteers?
Coastal Submarine Patrols
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What color shoes go with the blues uniform?
Black
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What do you do when the National Anthem plays?
Stand at attention and salute if in uniform
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What rank earns the Mitchell Award?
Cadet 2nd Lieutenant
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What does “Semper Vigilans” mean?
Always Vigilant
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When did CAP become the official Air Force Auxiliary?
1948
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Who wears shoulder boards in blues?
Officers
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What do you say when greeting an officer?
Good morning/afternoon/evening, ma'am/sir
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What insignia does a Cadet Captain wear?
2 Circles
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Where is CAP National Headquarters?
Maxwell Air force Base Alabama
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What significant event happened right after CAP was founded?
Pearl Harbor, December 7th, 1941
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What is the placement for insignia on the collar?
Centered in the middle, edges of collar and insignia Parrell, and 1 inch from edge.
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Should you salute an NCO at any time? Even if they are a senior member?
No
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Cadet Major
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What are CAP’s three missions?
Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs, Emergency Services)