Aerospace
Who was the first American to orbit the Earth?
John Glenn
Describe "jumping the chain of command."
When someone bypasses their immediate superior to go directly to higher leadership—this is discouraged
In the 2025 Aviation Weather Mission, what types of data are cadets collecting using the GLOBE Observer app?
Airport conditions, cloud observations, contrail data, and aircraft info including registration and altitude
Integrity can best be described as:
Consistently doing the right thing, even when it’s hard or unnoticed
This aircraft, developed during WWII, was the first operational jet fighter used by the United States.
What is the Bell P-59 Airacomet?
What rocket was used to launch the first manned Apollo mission, Apollo 7?
Saturn IB
What is "servant leadership"?
When the leader sees themself first as serving the team, not commanding them.
During the April 8, 2024, Total Solar Eclipse, CAP cadets participated in a mission using the GLOBE Observer app to record environmental data. What data did they collect, and how widespread was participation?
Air temperature, cloud, wind, and precipitation data, with teams from all wings, two territories, and two Canadian provinces
A cadet officer is given credit for a successful project that was actually completed by a junior cadet. What does integrity require the officer to do?
Correct the record and give proper credit to the junior cadet
According to Learn to Lead, this leadership style is most effective when time is short and decisions must be made quickly.
What is authoritarian (or directive) leadership?
Who is known as the "Father of Modern Rocketry"?
Dr. Robert Goddard
Which of the following is not one of CAP’s Core Values?
A) Integrity
B) Patriotism
C) Respect
D) Excellence
B
Which STEM programs spearheaded by the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) does CAP strongly support, including forming cyber education pathways and competitions?
Both CyberPatriot and StellarXplorers
What does it mean to “lead by example”?
Demonstrating the behaviors and attitudes you expect from others
This is the highest award a CAP cadet can earn and is named after a famous WWII pilot who pushed for airpower development.
What is the General Carl A. Spaatz Award?
What does GNSS stand for?
Global Navigation Satellite System
True or False: “A unit’s drill performance measures self‑discipline.”
True
What is the primary scientific goal of CAP's 2025 Aviation Weather Mission in partnership with NASA?
Study how humidity affects contrail formation and aviation safety
Why is self-discipline important in leadership?
It helps you stay focused and dependable, even without supervision
This layer of the atmosphere is where most commercial aircraft fly and weather phenomena occur.
What is the troposphere?
What are the Van Allen Belts?
Radiation belts around Earth filled with charged particles
What is the key difference between a manager and a leader?
Leaders influence and inspire; managers administer and control
What hands-on experiences did cadets have during the 2025 National Cadet Engineering Technology Academy at MTSU?
Lunar rover ops, maker‑space tours, simulator experiences, Dairy Farm visit, and more
Which of the following is an example of Integrity in action?
A) Taking credit for work someone else did
B) Lying to protect a friend from consequences
C) Returning equipment you found, even if no one saw you take it
D) Hiding mistakes to avoid embarrassment
C
This document contains the CAP mission statement, core values, and guiding principles.
What is the CAP Cadet Program Mission or CAP Pamphlet 60-10?