CAP ES Knowledge
What are cessnas?
Which historical "Great Plague" led to the first examples of first responders?
Black Death/Bubonic Plague
What does ES stand for? (Very Hard)
Emergency Services
Cold, numb, and pale skin is a symptom of what temperature related injury?
Frostbite
What pack is commonly used for 24 hour missions?
24-hour pack
What is ICUT
Videos meant to train people for radio use.
Which US war saw the first example of first responders?
American Civil War
What number do you call to alert ES?
911
Flint and steel is commonly used to create what?
Fire
What does CAP recommend you should have in your first aid kit? Get at least 2 right for the points.
Antiseptic cleansing pads, Antiseptic ointment, Band-Aids (various sizes), Moleskin 2” X 4”, Safety pins, gauze pads, Tape, Any personal medication,
What does ICUT stand for?
Introductory Communications User Training
Which country performed the first search and rescues? (Hint think VOC)
True or False: ES is regulated by the federal government.
False
What commonly used item replaces water bottles on long outdoor missions?
Hydro Packs/any variation of the name
What does GTM stand for in CAP?
Ground Team Member
What is CAP 60-3?
CAP EMERGENCY SERVICES TRAINING AND OPERATIONAL MISSIONS
What year was CAP founded?
1941
What does ICS stand for?
What are the components of the "Rule of Threes" in ES?
Three minutes without air, three hours without shelter, three days without food, and three weeks without food.
If they get three or more of the above than they get the points
How old do you have to be in order to become a ground team leader?
18
What is the CAPT 116
General Emergency Services Test
In what year did the US make a national guideline for national emergancy responses?
2008
Draw the following compass bearing. N30° E
I will check to see if it is correct. (Images cost money) :(
Polaris is also called what?
North Star
According to the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center. How many people on average is CAP credited for saving every year?
100