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Why does America need leadership?

Leaders propel America forward. America needs leaders in order to exist the way it does today.

What do warriors defend?

Warriors defend something valuable, their personal honor.

What are the CAP Core Values?

1.) Integrity

2.) Volunteer Service

3.) Excellence

4.) Respect

What is integrity?

Integrity is the willingness to do what is right, even when no one is looking.

What is volunteer service?

Volunteer Service is about "selflessness." It's the difference between "giving" and "taking."

What is excellence?

No matter what challenge is facing you, you will give it your best effort.

What is respect?

To defend human dignity.

What is self-awareness?

Self-awareness is the ability to monitor and view your own reactions and independent actions.

What is self-discipline?

Self-discipline is the ability to direct your focus on what you are doing and not specifically on what you want to do, but on what will benefit the team.

What is attitude?

Attitude is the state of mind that is behind every action and movement you make. You have to choose your attitude. Your attitude can be contagious as well.

What do they mean by "leaders are accountable?"

Everyone must answer for their actions, regardless of their rank. Even the highest of leaders are accountable to their people.

What is an oath?

An oath is a solemn promise.

What is the 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 is the foundation of all military customs and courtesies?

All military customs and courtesies are rooted in basic politeness and respect.

What are military customs and courtesies never a mark of?

Military customs and courtesies are never a mark of inferiority, servility, or humiliation.

What does the CAP uniform represent?

The CAP uniform represents the Core Values. It also represents the privilege of being a CAP member ant the honor that is given to you. The uniform is a tool for learning self-discipline, personal responsibility, and respect.

How many ways are there to wear the CAP uniform?

One, the right way.

What is drill a measure of?

Drill is a measure of a cadet's sense of self-discipline.

What is the best way to learn drill?

The best way to learn drill is one step at a time.

What is the chain of command?

The chain of command assists commanders at all levels to achieve their primary function of accomplishing the unit's mission while caring for personnel and property in their charge.

How does the chain of command promote teamwork?

It allows information to be passed up the chain to make things get done quicker.

Why is "jumping the chain" not recommended?

If you jump the chain, you are preventing the person in the chain you skipped from an opportunity to lead.

What is one's character reflected by?

One's character reflected by their actions.

What is self-management?

The process of directing and controlling your actions so that you can achieve your goals in life.

What are goals?

Goals are personal objectives and something you want to achieve in the future. Goals are essentially a dream with a deadline.

What is a future picture?

A clear and compelling description of what you want your life to look like at some point in the future. It is pretty much a picture in your mind of what will happen if you achieve your goals.

What is the goal setting process?

A step by step process that helps you set up goals to succeed

What are the steps of the goal setting process?

1.) Dream big.

2.) Identify a specific goal and write it down.

3.) List the steps needed to reach the goal.

4.) Get help and support from others.

5.) Work towards your goal, one step at a time.

What is a long term goal?

A goal that you plan on reaching over an extended period of time.

What is a short term goal?

A goal that you plan on reaching in a short period of time.

What do good leaders follow?

Good leaders follow a decision making process.

What are the steps of the decision making process?

1.) Stop, think, and define the problem.

2.) Get the facts.

3.) Brainstorm and list your options.

4.) Weigh your options.

5.) Consider your values.

6.) Decide and act.

7.) Re-evaluate the decision.

What do leaders who make bad initial decisions get caught in?

Leaders who make bad initial decisions often get caught in the "ethical trap."

What is time management?

The process of organizing and using your time wisely.

What is efficiency?

Efficiency is a broad term describing how well a leader is making use of their time and other resources.

What is up-time

The amount of time they are actually working.

What is downtime?

Time spent waiting for the opportunity to work.

What is procrastination?

The practice of putting off for no good reason a task that should be done right now.

What should you do once you know that you are procrastinating?

Once you know that you are procrastinating, try to identify why you are avoiding the task.

What are some tools you can use to help manage your time?

1.) Keep a calendar.

2.) Wear a watch.

3.) Keep a notepad.

4.) Create "to do" lists.

5.) Make a time inventory.

6.) Allow for flexibility and fun.

What is stress?

Stress is the body's response to change.

What is a stressor?

Anything that causes stress.

What is resilience?

The ability to bounce back and recover from adversity.

What are the steps used in stress management?

1.) Try to resolve the problem.

2.) Avoid things that bring you down.

3.) Let some things go.

4.) Exercise.

5.) Relax.

6.) Eat well.

7.) Sleep well.

What does TEAM stand for?

Together Everyone Achieves More

What is a team?

A team is a collection of individuals who are committed to working together to achieve a common goal.

Who do team members look to?

They look to each other.

What do effective team members possess?

Effective team members possess a self-discipline that makes them dependable.

What is loyalty?

To be faithful to the people on your team.

What is a mentor?

A mentor is a close, trusted, experienced advisor.

What is the most neglected communication skill?

Listening.

What is listening?

The process of receiving, deciphering, and responding to spoken and non-verbal messages.

What is the purpose of note-taking?

To summarize the speaker's main points, not to capture every word the speaker said.

What is the main goal of communications?

To share meaning.

When does feedback take place?

When you return to the speaker a portion of the message they sent to you.

What is SQ3R

1.) Survey

2.) Question

3.) Read

4.) Retrieve

5.) Review

What does the Air Force define leadership as?

The Air Force defines leadership as "the art and science of influencing and directing people to accomplish the assigned mission."

How is leadership an art?

Leadership is an art because it requires imagination and creative skill.

How is leadership a science?

Leadership is also a science because it is an academic subject requiring careful study, observation, and experimentation.

What does a leader work with?

A leader works with people.

Why does a team exist?

The mission is the reason why the team exists.

What is the definition for leadership?

There is no universally agreed upon definition for "leadership."

What is culture?

Culture is the attitudes, customs, and values of a civilization and it influences how we approach leadership.

What is a visionary leader?

Brings to the situation a clear sense of the future and an understanding of how to get there.

What is motivation?

Motivation supplies the will to do what is necessary to accomplish a mission.

When do cadets motivate one another?

All the time.

How do people judge leaders?

By their conduct, not their words.

What do leaders teach?

How to act and what to value.

What does a well-rounded leader do?

Well-rounded leaders communicate, teach, and inspire, sometimes all at once.

What does the great man theory profess?

To study leadership, focus on the life stories of successful people.

What is the major weakness about the great man theory?

They don't explain what makes a leader.

What does the Air Force state that leadership is built from?

Leadership is built from experience, education, and training.