Cohort General Knowledge

What are the CAP core values?

Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect

What is the CAP motto?

Semper Vigilans -- Always Vigilant

What is the CAP cadet oath?

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.

What are the CAP missions?

Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs, Emergency Services

What is the Cadet Honor Code?

We will not lie, cheat, or steal nor tolerate those who do.

Where is National Headquarters located?

Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama

How many wings are in CAP?

There are 52 wings in CAP (the 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico)

What are the names of the regions of Civil Air Patrol?

• Northeast Region (NER)

• Mid Atlantic Region (MAR)

• North Central Region (NCR)

• Southeast Region (SER)

• Southwest Region (SWR)

• Great Lakes Region (GLR)

• Rocky Mountain Region (RMR)

• Pacific Region (PCR)

What are the names of the cadet phases?

• The Learning Phase (C/Amn - C/SSgt)

• The Leadership Phase (C/TSgt - C/2d Lt)

• The Command Phase (C/2d Lt - C/Capt)

• The Executive Phase (C/Capt - C/Lt Col)

How many milestones are there in CAP?

5

What are the 5 milestones?

• Wright Brothers Award (accompanied with C/SSgt)

• Billy Mitchell Award (accompanied with C/2d Lt)

• Amelia Earhart Award (accompanied with C/Capt)

• Ira Eaker Award (accompanied with C/Lt Col)

• Carl Spaatz Award (AKA the pinnacle award — accompanied with C/Col)

When was CAP founded?

1 December 1941

How many U-boats were spotted by CAP?

173

How many U-boats did CAP sink?

2

How many wings are there in Civil Air Patrol?

52 (all 50 U.S. States, Puerto Rico, and Washington D.C.)

How many regions are there in Civil Air Patrol?

8

Who was the first national commander of Civil Air Patrol?

Major General John F. Curry

Where is the place of honor?

On the right

When does one salute while outside?

When one is within six paces of a cadet officer, senior member, or active military member; also towards the flag while the National Anthem or To the Colors plays.

Which region are we in?

Southeast Region (SER)

Which wing are we in?

Georgia Wing (GAWG)