Ranks
Basic Drill
Customs and Courtesies
Basic Responses
100

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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