Civil Air Patrol Cohort General Knowledge

Cohort cadets - you must learn the following general knowledge as it is written, meaning exact definitions will have to be memorized.

Self-discipline

the ability to direct your thoughts, emotions, and actions toward a meaningful purpose

Warrior spirit

a condition of the heart; tough-mindedness and tireless motivation

Self-awareness

the ability to monitor and judge your actions

Attitude

the state of mind that lies behind every action

All attitudes, good or bad, are ________________.

contagious

A positive attitude begins in the realization that attitude is a __________.

choice

Everyone must answer for their __________, regardless of rank.

actions

All military customs & courtesies are rooted in ________________.

basic politeness and respect

An oath is ___________.

a solemn promise

The chain of command is the ______________________.

order of authority

USAF Core Values

Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do

Civil Air Patrol Core Values

Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect

The first National Commander of Civil Air Patrol was ___________.

Major General John F. Curry

The Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program began on ______________.

October 1st, 1942

Civil Air Patrol was founded on ________________.

December 1st, 1941

There are ___ Regions in Civil Air Patrol.

8

There are ___ Wings in Civil Air Patrol.

52

The Peachtree City Falcon Field Composite Squadron is in the ________ Wing and ________ Region.

Georgia & Southeast

The current National Commander is ____________.

Major General Regena M. Aye

The Southeast Region Commander is _____________.

Colonel Jeffery Garrett

The Squadron Commander of our squadron is _____________.

Major James D. King

The two non-state Wings are in _____________ & ______________.

Puerto Rico & the District of Columbia (National Capital Wing)

“Semper vigilans” is the Civil Air Patrol motto, and it means ___________.

“always vigilant”

The Civil Air Patrol Headquarters are at __________________.

Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama

The Air Force definition of leadership is ______________________.

The art and science of influencing and directing people to accomplish the assigned mission.

The rank C/SSgt signifies that the cadet has achieved the ________ award.

Wright Brothers

The rank C/Col signifies that the cadet has achieved the ________ award.

Spaatz

The rank C/2nd Lt signifies that the cadet has achieved the ________ award.

Billy Mitchell

When walking with another cadet or Senior Member, the higher ranking cadet walks on the ___________, the “position of honor”.

right

The Father of Modern Rocketry is _________________.

Robert H. Goddard

Civil Air Patrol Missions

Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs, Emergency Services

Civil Air Patrol Honor Code:

I will not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate among us anyone who does.