CAP Publications of Interest CAPR 20-1 Organization of Civil Air Patrol CAPM 39-1 CAP Uniform Manual CAPR 39-2 Civil Air Patrol Membership CAPR 50-20 CAP Model Rocketry Program CAPR 51-1 Drug Demand Reduction Program CAPR 52-10 CAP Cadet Protection Policy CAPR 52-16 Cadet Program Management CAPR 900-2 Seal, Emblem, Flag Etiquette CAPP 3 Guide to CAP Protocol CAPP 33-1 Cadet Recruiting & Orientation CAPP 50-2 CAP Core Values CAPP 50-5 Introduction to Civil Air Patrol CAPP 52-6 Cadet Programs Mentoring CAPP 52-7 Cadet Orientation Flight Syllabus CAPP 52-8 CAP Unit Honor Guard Program CAPP 52-14 Staff Duty Analysis Guide CAPP 52-18 Cadet Physical Fitness Program CAPP 52-19 Cadet Advisory Council Guide WEBSITES CAP National http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com Rocky Mountain Region http://rmrcap.us Colorado Wing http://www.coloradowingcap.org Group One http://group1.cowg.cap.gov Colorado Wing Patch Squadron Patch CADET GENERAL KNOWLEDGE BOOK Cadet Name: Phone: CAPID: Valkyrie Cadet Squadron http://vcs.cowg.cap.gov CAP Publications of Interest CAPR 20-1 Organization of Civil Air Patrol CAPM 39-1 CAP Uniform Manual CAPR 39-2 Civil Air Patrol Membership CAPR 50-20 CAP Model Rocketry Program CAPR 51-1 Drug Demand Reduction Program CAPR 52-10 CAP Cadet Protection Policy CAPR 52-16 Cadet Program Management CAPR 900-2 Seal, Emblem, Flag Etiquette CAPP 3 Guide to CAP Protocol CAPP 33-1 Cadet Recruiting & Orientation CAPP 50-2 CAP Core Values CAPP 50-5 Introduction to Civil Air Patrol CAPP 52-6 Cadet Programs Mentoring CAPP 52-7 Cadet Orientation Flight Syllabus CAPP 52-8 CAP Unit Honor Guard Program CAPP 52-14 Staff Duty Analysis Guide CAPP 52-18 Cadet Physical Fitness Program CAPP 52-19 Cadet Advisory Council Guide WEBSITES CAP National http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com Rocky Mountain Region http://rmrcap.us Colorado Wing http://www.coloradowingcap.org Group One http://group1.cowg.cap.gov Colorado Wing Patch Squadron Patch CADET GENERAL KNOWLEDGE BOOK Cadet Name: Phone: CAPID: Valkyrie Cadet Squadron http://vcs.cowg.cap.gov
Phonetic Alphabet Letters: A Alpha N November B Bravo O Oscar C Charlie P Papa D Delta Q Quebec E Echo R Romeo F Foxtrot S Sierra G Golf T Tango H Hotel U Uniform I India V Victor J Juliet W Whiskey K Kilo X X-ray L Lima Y Yankee M Mike Z Zulu Numbers: 0 Zero 5 Fife 1 Wun 6 Six 2 Too 7 Seven 3 Tree 8 Ait 4 Fo Wer 9 Niner Decimal = point 9 Letters: Phonetic Alphabet A Alpha N November B Bravo O Oscar C Charlie P Papa D Delta Q Quebec E Echo R Romeo F Foxtrot S Sierra G Golf T Tango H Hotel U Uniform I India V Victor J Juliet W Whiskey K Kilo X X-ray L Lima Y Yankee M Mike Z Zulu Numbers: 0 Zero 5 Fife 1 Wun 6 Six 2 Too 7 Seven 3 Tree 8 Ait 4 Fo Wer 9 Niner Decimal = point 9
Use of these CAP symbols is restricted. See CAPR 900-2 for details Civil Air Patrol Motto Semper Vigilans (Always Vigilant) Valkyrie Cadet Squadron Motto Nulli Secundus (Second to None) CAP seal CAP emblem Civil Air Patrol Cadet Oath History of CAP Civil Air Patrol was created on December 1, 1941, one week before the attack on Pearl Harbor. During the first 18 months of the Civil Air Patrol, members reported 173 U-boats sighted, sank 2, and flew 86,865 missions over coastal waters for a total of 244,600 hours (approximately 24 million miles). In 1943, Civil Air Patrol was reassigned from the Office of Civilian Defense to the War Department and placed under the jurisdiction of the Army Air Forces. On May 26, 1948, Congress passed Public Law 557, which permanently established Civil Air Patrol as the auxiliary of the new U. S. Air Force. This law also gave the Secretary of the Air Force the authority to provide financial and material assistance to the organization. On July 1, 1964, Civil Air Patrol was incorporated as a non-profit organization. 8 I PLEDGE that I will serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program, and that I will attend meetings regularly, participate actively in unit activities, obey my officers, wear my uniform properly, and advance my education and training rapidly to prepare myself to be of service to my community, state and nation. United States Air Force Academy Cadet Honor Code WE WILL NOT lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does. Civil Air Patrol Core Values INTEGRITY, VOLUNTEER SERVICE, EXCELLENCE, RESPECT The standards by which members are expected to conduct themselves Regions of Civil Air Patrol Northeast Middle East Great Lakes Southeast North Central Southwest Rocky Mountain Pacific 1 Use of these CAP symbols is restricted. See CAPR 900-2 for details Civil Air Patrol Motto Semper Vigilans (Always Vigilant) Valkyrie Cadet Squadron Motto Nulli Secundus (Second to None) CAP seal CAP emblem Civil Air Patrol Cadet Oath History of CAP Civil Air Patrol was created on December 1, 1941, one week before the attack on Pearl Harbor. During the first 18 months of the Civil Air Patrol, members reported 173 U-boats sighted, sank 2, and flew 86,865 missions over coastal waters for a total of 244,600 hours (approximately 24 million miles). In 1943, Civil Air Patrol was reassigned from the Office of Civilian Defense to the War Department and placed under the jurisdiction of the Army Air Forces. On May 26, 1948, Congress passed Public Law 557, which permanently established Civil Air Patrol as the auxiliary of the new U. S. Air Force. This law also gave the Secretary of the Air Force the authority to provide financial and material assistance to the organization. On July 1, 1964, Civil Air Patrol was incorporated as a non-profit organization. 8 I PLEDGE that I will serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program, and that I will attend meetings regularly, participate actively in unit activities, obey my officers, wear my uniform properly, and advance my education and training rapidly to prepare myself to be of service to my community, state and nation. United States Air Force Academy Cadet Honor Code WE WILL NOT lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does. Civil Air Patrol Core Values INTEGRITY, VOLUNTEER SERVICE, EXCELLENCE, RESPECT The standards by which members are expected to conduct themselves Regions of Civil Air Patrol Northeast Middle East Great Lakes Southeast North Central Southwest Rocky Mountain Pacific 1
Civil Air Patrol Missions 1) Aerospace Education of the general public in support of aerospace power 2) Cadet Programs to develop and motivate the youth of the country to leadership and responsible citizenship through an interest in aviation 3) Emergency Services to provide humanitarian assistance in peacetime and for domestic disasters, as well as civil defense in a national emergency Five Aspects of Followership 1. Self-discipline 2. Attitude 3. Integrity 4. Listening 5. Respect for Authority Proper Position of Attention The proper position of attention is: head erect, eyes forward, chin in, shoulders back, chest out, stomach in, weight evenly distributed on both feet, heels together, feet forming a 45-degree angle, arms hanging naturally at sides, palms facing inward, thumbs along trouser seams, with fingers joined in a natural curl. Definition of Leadership The art of influencing and directing people in a way that will win their obedience, confidence, respect, and loyal cooperation in achieving a common objective Second Lieutenant (2d Lt) Captain (Capt) Senior Member Grade Insignia First Lieutenant (1 st Lt) Major (Maj) Brigadier General Major General Lieutenant General General Definition of Military Discipline The mental attitude and state of training that renders obedience instinctive under all conditions. It is founded upon respect for and loyalty to properly constituted authority. DoD Definition of Hazing Any conduct whereby someone causes another to suffer or be exposed to any activity that is cruel, abusive, humiliating, oppressive, demeaning or harmful Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Colonel (Col) General of the Air Force 2 7 Civil Air Patrol Missions 1) Aerospace Education of the general public in support of aerospace power 2) Cadet Programs to develop and motivate the youth of the country to leadership and responsible citizenship through an interest in aviation 3) Emergency Services to provide humanitarian assistance in peacetime and for domestic disasters, as well as civil defense in a national emergency Five Aspects of Followership 1. Self-discipline 2. Attitude 3. Integrity 4. Listening 5. Respect for Authority Proper Position of Attention The proper position of attention is: head erect, eyes forward, chin in, shoulders back, chest out, stomach in, weight evenly distributed on both feet, heels together, feet forming a 45-degree angle, arms hanging naturally at sides, palms facing inward, thumbs along trouser seams, with fingers joined in a natural curl. Definition of Leadership The art of influencing and directing people in a way that will win their obedience, confidence, respect, and loyal cooperation in achieving a common objective Second Lieutenant (2d Lt) Captain (Capt) Senior Member Grade Insignia First Lieutenant (1 st Lt) Major (Maj) Brigadier General Major General Lieutenant General General Definition of Military Discipline The mental attitude and state of training that renders obedience instinctive under all conditions. It is founded upon respect for and loyalty to properly constituted authority. DoD Definition of Hazing Any conduct whereby someone causes another to suffer or be exposed to any activity that is cruel, abusive, humiliating, oppressive, demeaning or harmful Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Colonel (Col) General of the Air Force 2 7
Mitchell Award Cadet Second Lieutenant (C/2d Lt) Earhart Award Cadet Captain (C/Capt) Eaker Award Cadet Lieutenant Colonel (C/Lt Col) Cadet Officer Grade Insignia 6 Achievement 10 Cadet First Lieutenant (C/1 st Lt) Achievement 14 Cadet Major (C/Maj) Spaatz Award Cadet Colonel (C/Col) GENERAL ORDERS OF THE INTERIOR GUARD 1) TO TAKE CHARGE of this post and all designated property in view 2) TO WALK the post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or sound 3) TO REPORT all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce 4) TO REPEAT all calls from other posts 5) TO QUIT my post only when properly relieved 6) TO RECEIVE, OBEY, and PASS ON to the sentinel who relieves me, all orders from the commander, officer of the day, and all officers and non-commissioned officers of the guard 7) TO TALK to NO ONE except in the line of duty 8) TO GIVE the alarm in case of fire or disorder 9) TO CALL the sergeant of the guard in any case not covered in my instructions 10) TO SALUTE all officers and all colors and standards not cased 11) TO BE ESPECIALLY WATCHFUL at night, and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near the post 12) TO USE NO FORCE or SHOW OF FORCE in the execution of my duties 3 Mitchell Award Cadet Second Lieutenant (C/2d Lt) Earhart Award Cadet Captain (C/Capt) Eaker Award Cadet Lieutenant Colonel (C/Lt Col) Cadet Officer Grade Insignia 6 Achievement 10 Cadet First Lieutenant (C/1 st Lt) Achievement 14 Cadet Major (C/Maj) Spaatz Award Cadet Colonel (C/Col) GENERAL ORDERS OF THE INTERIOR GUARD 1) TO TAKE CHARGE of this post and all designated property in view 2) TO WALK the post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or sound 3) TO REPORT all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce 4) TO REPEAT all calls from other posts 5) TO QUIT my post only when properly relieved 6) TO RECEIVE, OBEY, and PASS ON to the sentinel who relieves me, all orders from the commander, officer of the day, and all officers and non-commissioned officers of the guard 7) TO TALK to NO ONE except in the line of duty 8) TO GIVE the alarm in case of fire or disorder 9) TO CALL the sergeant of the guard in any case not covered in my instructions 10) TO SALUTE all officers and all colors and standards not cased 11) TO BE ESPECIALLY WATCHFUL at night, and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near the post 12) TO USE NO FORCE or SHOW OF FORCE in the execution of my duties 3
CHAIN OF COMMAND Cadet Enlisted Grade Insignia NATIONAL Commander REGION Commander WING Commander GROUP Commander Curry Achievement Arnold Achievement Feik Achievement Airman Airman First Class Senior Airman C/Amn C/A1C C/SrA SQUADRON Commander CADET Commander CADET Deputy Commander CADET Executive Officer * First Sergeant Wright Brothers Award Staff Sergeant C/SSgt Rickenbacker Achievement Technical Sergeant C/TSgt Flight Commander Flight Sergeant Lindbergh Achievement Doolittle Achievement Goddard Achievement Master Sergeant Senior Master Sergeant Chief Master Sergeant C/MSgt C/SMSgt C/CMSgt * He/she serves as the link between cadet NCOs and the cadet commander 4 First Sergeant Indicated by Diamond 5 CHAIN OF COMMAND Cadet Enlisted Grade Insignia NATIONAL Commander REGION Commander WING Commander GROUP Commander Curry Achievement Arnold Achievement Feik Achievement Airman Airman First Class Senior Airman C/Amn C/A1C C/SrA SQUADRON Commander CADET Commander CADET Deputy Commander CADET Executive Officer * First Sergeant Wright Brothers Award Staff Sergeant C/SSgt Rickenbacker Achievement Technical Sergeant C/TSgt Flight Commander Flight Sergeant Lindbergh Achievement Doolittle Achievement Goddard Achievement Master Sergeant Senior Master Sergeant Chief Master Sergeant C/MSgt C/SMSgt C/CMSgt * He/she serves as the link between cadet NCOs and the cadet commander 4 First Sergeant Indicated by Diamond 5