CAP History
What is the CAP motto?
Semper Vigilans
What is the week-long Civil Air Patrol event that typically happens during the summer called?
Encampment
What course do you need to complete to operate a radio in CAP?
Does Civil Air Patrol use airplanes?
Yes..
Who is the Cadet Executive Officer?
C/1st Lt. Fry
What year was the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) founded?
1941
At what age can a person join the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program?
12 years old
OPerations SECurity
Name a type of plane used by Civil Air Patrol. Be specific.
Cessna 172s, Cessna 182s, Cessna 208s, GA-8 Airvans, Maule MT-235s, LET L-23 Super Blaníks, Schleicher ASK 21s, Schweizer SGS 2-33
Who is the Cadet Commander?
C/CMSgt McAllister
What year was the cadet program founded?
1942
What is the highest achievement a cadet can earn in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program?
The General Carl A Spaatz Award
What does GES stand for?
General Emergency Services
Emergency Locator Transmitter
Who is the Sierra Flight Sergeant?
C/SSgt Stamp
Who was the first national commander? (Hint: an achievement is named after him)
Major General John F Curry
What are the activities called that cadets can go to after they attend an encampment?
How many levels of ground team members are there?
3
L-Per for Ground, Becker for Air
Who is the Alpha Flight Sergeant?
C/TSgt Flint
Who founded Civil Air Patrol?
Gill Robb Wilson
How many cadets are in CAP currently? (Estimate between 30,000 and 40,000)
31,000
What does MRO stand for?
Mission Radio Operator
When signed into a mission are CAP members considered federal employees?
Yes (Covered and insured by the Federal Employee Compensation Act)
Who is the Tango Flight Sergeant?
C/SSgt K. Cozzi