Basic Cadet School Student Workbook February 2015 Cadet Programs Section, California Wing United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol Basic Cadet School Program Workbook 1
This workbook is to be used in conjunction with CAWG Basic Cadet Schools. It reiterates the subjects taught in various classes at each of these activities. Flight Commanders can also use it as a time to talk with and bond with their cadets. Although it can be used as a self-study aid, the questions at the end of each section will be reviewed at the end of each class. Semper Vigilans Basic Cadet School Program Workbook 2
Table of Contents Title Page 1. CAP History and Missions 4 2. Introduction to Cadet Protection Policy 5 3. Introduction to CAP Structure and Activity Programs 6 4. National Cadet Special Activities 6 5. Cadet Promotions 6 6. Attitude and Discipline 7 7. Cadet Responsibilities 8 8. Customs and Courtesies 9 9. Core Values 10 10. Cadet Honor Code 11 11. CAP Uniform and Grooming Standards 12 12. Drill and Ceremonies 13 References: a. CAP VA 52-100 Cadet Super Chart 14-15 b. Uniform and Grooming Standards Examples 16-19 c. Civil Air Patrol Grades 20 Basic Cadet School Program Workbook 3
CAP History and Missions Reference: CAPP 50-5 1. Civil Air Patrol was established on 2. Which of the following is not part of Civil Air Patrol s structure? a. National b. Region c. Flight d. Platoon 3. In Civil Air Patrol, ILP stands for: 4. Which of the following is not part of the ILP? a. Senior Non-Commissioned Officer School b. Advanced Commander s School III c. Airman Training School d. Non-Commissioned Officer School 5. List three early wartime activities: a. b. c. 6. The three missions of Civil Air Patrol are: a. b. c. Basic Cadet School Program Workbook 4
Introduction to the Cadet Protection Policy References: CAPR 52-10, CAPR 52-16, CAPP 52-23, Learn to Lead Vol. 1 1. What is the purpose of the Cadet Protection Policy? To cadets who are minors in our care. It also protects senior members and cadets over years old, and it protects CAP as a corporation. Hazing Definition: any conduct whereby someone caused another to suffer or to be exposed to any activity which is cruel, abusive, humiliating, oppressive, demeaning, or harmful (CAPR 52-10, pg. 2) The intense nature of some CAP activities is not hazing, as long as it does not violate the definition given above. (See CAPR 52-23 for definitions and discussions on appropriate training intensities.) 2. Circle all of the options that are classified as hazing: Discrimination Physical fitness Stress Harassment Sexual abuse Physical abuse Running during PT Emotional abuse Hard work You do not have to put up with these issues just say, no. If you experience any of these marks of hazing or see a fellow cadet being hazed, talk to a trusted senior member right away. 3. Turn to your partner and talk about what you would do if you or your wingman experienced hazing. Basic Cadet School Program Workbook 5
Introduction to CAP Structure and Activity Programs References: CAPP 50-5, CAPR 52-16 1. How many courses are in the Integrated Leadership Program? 2. Name two California Wing level Cadet Programs activities. 3. How many wings are in Civil Air Patrol? 4. Name three Squadron level activities. 5. How long is Encampment? 6. What is Encampment a requirement for? National Cadet Special Activities (NCSA) References: CAPR 52-16; Volunteer Magazine (Jul-Sep 2014 33-36) 1. What is the website to find all information regarding NCSA s? Cadet Promotions References: CAPR 52-16, CAPVA 52-100, Stripes to Diamonds 1. You must have days in grade before being eligible to promote. 2. The James Doolittle Achievement is in the phase. 3. A cadet only needs to complete the Cadet Physical Fitness Test once per phase, not once per promotion. a. True b. False Basic Cadet School Program Workbook 6
Attitude and Discipline References: Learn to Lead Vol. 1 Chapter 1, 2, CAWG OI 52-16-1 Chapter 6 1. Self-discipline is defined as: ; and can be found a. A mental attitude and state of training, Learn to Lead Vol 2, pg 13 b. The ability to direct your thought, emotions, and actions toward a meaningful purpose, Learn to Lead Vol 1, pg 13 c. As intense and eager enjoyment, Learn to Lead Vol 1, pg 51 2. Attitude is defined as: ; and can be found a. The state of mind that lies behind every action, Learn to Lead Vol1, pg 14 b. How you perform an action, Learn to Lead Vol 2, pg 14 c. The outcome of a situation, Learn to Lead Vol 1, pg 14 3. How does attitude affect the outcome of a situation? a. It helps with the planning of an activity b. Positive attitude leads to a positive outcome of an activity c. Attitude has no effect on the outcome of a situation 4. How does attitude affect the team and others around you? a. It causes others to be upset b. Your attitude does not affect others c. Attitude is contagious, and can be either positive or negative 5. What is morale? a. The attitude of the team b. The opposite of self-discipline c. Feelings of loyalty, enthusiasm, devotion to a group 6. Define Esprit de corps? a. The attitude of the team b. The opposite of self-discipline c. Feelings of loyalty, enthusiasm, devotion to a group Basic Cadet School Program Workbook 7
Cadet Responsibilities References: Learn to Lead Vol. 1 1. What is the definition of "cadet"? 2. Why is the Cadet Oath important? 3. What is one obligation you have to CAP? Basic Cadet School Program Workbook 8
Customs and Courtesies Reference: Learn to Lead Vol. 1 Ch. 1, AFMAN 36-2203, CAPP 151 1. is a title. is seniority within grade. 2. Appropriate titles include: a. Sir b. Ma am c. Ladies d. Gentlemen e. All of the above 3. As a subordinate cadet, when saluting a superior officer, you drop your salute: a. When the officer raises his/her salute b. When the officer lowers his/her salute c. Right after you raise your salute d. You don t salute officers in Civil Air Patrol 4. When reporting to an officer, indoors, you knock times on the door. 5. Write the appropriate reporting phrase in the space below: Sir/ Ma am, 6. The salute is a form of: a. Greeting b. Respect c. Recognition d. All of the above 7. When the National Anthem plays and you are outdoors in uniform, do you? a. Ignore the music and keep walking b. Run into the nearest building c. Face the music and salute d. Stand at Attention Basic Cadet School Program Workbook 9
Core Values References: Learn to Lead Vol. 1, CAPP 50-2 1. The Core Values of CAP are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 2. In your own words, define the word integrity: 3. CAP Core Values are modeled off of the Core Values. a. Marine Corps b. Navy c. Army d. Air Force Basic Cadet School Program Workbook 10
Cadet Honor Code References: CAP Cadet Honor Code, USAF Academy Honor Code 1. What is the Cadet Honor Code? _ 2. The Honor Code is applied to all cadets while at every activity and in everyday life. a. True b. False 3. What is an example of intentional dishonesty? (Any appropriate answer acceptable) Basic Cadet School Program Workbook 11
Civil Air Patrol Uniform and Grooming Standards Reference: CAPM 39-1 1. It would not be appropriate to wear the CAP uniform in which of the following situations: a. CAP Meetings b. Public CAP supported events c. CAP Missions d. To a Halloween party 2. On the Battle Dress Uniform, the proper placement for grade insignia is inch,, and to the leading edge of the collar. 3. It is appropriate to wear either white or black socks when in the Battle Dress Uniform. a. True b. False 4. When wearing the Service Dress Uniform, you may choose to not wear ribbons. a. True b. False 5. The belt buckle for the Battle Dress Uniform should be highly polished, chrome or black, and attached to a black belt. a. True b. False Basic Cadet School Program Workbook 12
Drill and Ceremonies Reference: AFMAN 36-2203 1. Which of the following is not a purpose of drill: a. Esprit de corps b. Teamwork c. Discipline d. Punishment 2) Reveille occurs at the of the duty day. Retreat occurs at the of the duty day. a. End, start b. Start, middle c. Start, end d. End, end 3) For the purpose of drill, Air Force organizations are divided into,,,, (in order from smallest unit to largest unit). a. Squadrons, groups, flights, elements, wings b. Groups, flights, wings, elements, squadrons c. Flights, wings, groups, squadrons, elements d. Elements, flights, squadrons, groups, and wings Basic Cadet School Program Workbook 13
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Uniform and Grooming Standards Examples CAPM 39-1 Attachment 3- CAP Grooming Standards Basic Cadet School Program Workbook 16
CAPM 39-1 Figure 4.10 Female Cadet Airman/NCO/Officer Blue Service Uniform (Officer Uniform with Tie Tab) CAPM 39-1 Figure 4.9 Male Cadet Airman/NCO/Officer Blue Service Uniform (Airman/NCO Uniform with Tie) Basic Cadet School Program Workbook 17
CAPM 39-1 Figure 4.6 and 4.7 (Male/Female Service Dress uniform, Cadet NCO/Airman) CAPM 39-1 Figure 5.1 Battle Dress Uniform Basic Cadet School Program Workbook 18
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CAP OFFICER GRADES Major General Abbreviated: Maj Gen Addressed as "General" Brigadier General Abbreviated: Brig Gen Addressed as "General" Colonel Abbreviated: Col Addressed as "Colonel" Captain Abbreviated: Capt Addressed as Captain Lieutenant Colonel Abbreviated: Lt Col Addressed as "Colonel" Silver First Lieutenant Abbreviated: 1st Lt Addressed as "Lieutenant" Major Abbreviated: Maj Addressed as "Major" Gold Second Lieutenant Abbreviated as "2d Lt" Addressed as "Lieutenant" Senior Flight Officer Abbreviated: SFO Addressed as Miss" or "Mister" Black & White Silver Technical Flight Officer Abbreviated: TFO Addressed as Miss" or "Mister" Black & White CAP NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER GRADES Chief Master Sergeant Abbreviated: CMSgt Addressed as: "Chief"* Senior Master Sergeant Abbreviated: SMSgt Addressed as "Sergeant"* Gold Flight Officer Abbreviated: FO Addressed as Miss" or "Mister" Black & White Master Sergeant Abbreviated: MSgt Addressed as "Sergeant"* Technical Sergeant Abbreviated: TSgt Addressed as "Sergeant"* Staff Sergeant Abbreviated: SSgt Addressed as "Sergeant"* CAP CADET OFFICER GRADES Cadet Colonel Abbreviated: C/Col Addressed as "Colonel"* Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Abbreviated: C/Lt Col Addressed as "Colonel"* Cadet Major Abbreviated: C/Maj Addressed as "Major"* Cadet Captain Abbreviated: C/Capt Addressed as "Captain"* Cadet First Lieutenant Abbreviated: C/1st Lt Addressed as "Lieutenant"* Cadet Second Lieutenant Abbreviated: C/2d Lt Addressed as "Lieutenant"* CAP CADET NONCOMMISSIONED AND AIRMAN OFFICER GRADES Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Abbreviated: C/CMSgt Addressed as "Chief"* Cadet Senior Master Sergeant Abbreviated: C/SMSgt Addressed as "Sergeant"* Cadet Master Sergeant Abbreviated: C/MSgt Addressed as "Sergeant"* Cadet Technical Sergeant Abbreviated: C/TSgt Addressed as "Sergeant"* Cadet Airman First Class Abbreviated: C/A1C Addressed as "Cadet"* Cadet Staff Sergeant Abbreviated: C/SSgt Addressed as "Sergeant"* Cadet Airman Abbreviated: C/Amn Addressed as "Cadet"* Cadet Senior Airman Abbreviated: C/SrA Addressed as "Cadet"* Cadet Airman Basic Abbreviated: C/AB Addressed as "Cadet" *Phase out 2017 *Senior Members may call any cadet by grade only, "Cadet <grade> <Last Name>, or the honorable term, "Cadet." "Let me introduce Cadet Sergeant Smith." Hello Lieutenant Smith." "Cadet, may I speak with you?' Cadets shall refer to each other by "grade <Last Name>" Basic Cadet School Program Workbook 20