South East Region

Encampment

**Workbook**

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## Tyndall AFB 2003

, Commander

, Cadet Commander

### [Overview]{.underline}

### 

This workbook has been designed as part of your academic curriculum here
at encampment. Your flight commanders will review this knowledge with
you on a regular basis and you are required to know the content of this
material. It is a tool for you to use to gain knowledge about many of
the important topics and skills we will cover this week.

Hopefully you will find all of the information in this workbook to be
useful. In many sections portions of the CAP regulations or manuals have
been reproduced. *Do not mistake these for the regulations themselves*.
If you have a question -- ask your Chain of Command. Do not rely on this
document as your sole source of information or as an authoritative word
on matters pertaining to the administration of CAP.

Your Flight Staff will help you complete the book throughout the week.
Strive to make every answer correct. To do this you must read the
information within. This is the route of a cadet with integrity,
discipline, or honesty. Strive for these things as that is part of being
and succeeding at encampment.

Lastly, much of this information will appear on the final examination.
That examination is the basis for the top Academic Cadet Award.
Discipline yourself and demand excellence and you will succeed.

#### Section One -- The Honor Code

**TRAINING**

**"CADET HONOR CODE"**

**REFERENCE PAMPHLET**

**Contents**

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  Section One             Honor Code              pg. 1

  Section Two             Introduction            pg. 1

  Section Three           Honor Violations        pg. 2

  Section Four            Honor Code              pg. 2
                          Interpretation          

  Section Five            Lying                   pg. 2

  Section Six             Intentional Dishonesty  pg. 3

  Section Seven           Stealing                pg. 4

  Section Eight           Cheating                pg. 5

  Section Nine            Toleration              pg. 6
  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------

**SECTION ONE - THE CADET HONOR CODE**

**1.1 "I will not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate anyone among us who
does"**

**SECTION TWO - INTRODUCTION**

**2.1** This is your honor code. In accepting and living by this code
you gain pride in knowing your word will be trusted implicitly and that
you may trust others who have accepted this code. This code encompasses
the respect you have for the property of others and the consideration
you expect others to have for your property. It places responsibility on
each individual to accept credit only for his own personal achievement.
Accepting this code implies a moral courage to protect the Cadet Corps
from any cadet who places his standards below those of the Corps.

**2.2** The Civil Air Patrol Cadet Honor Code came about early in the
life of the Cadet Corps of Civil Air Patrol. It originated because CAP
cadets were destined to become officers and aviators in the U.S. Army
Air Corps, and later the fledgling Air Force. The Concept of honor was
felt important to the future officers from the Civil Air Patrol, as it
was for the future officers from the service academies. Former Secretary
of War, Newton Baker, said, "\...the inexact or untruthful soldier
trifles with the lives of fellow men and with the honor of his
government\..." The original honor code was developed from the US
Military Academy at West Point. It was (and is) extremely necessary for
a feeling of mutual trust to exist between members of air crews or
operational units. This feeling was more clearly defined in 1955 when
the Air Force Academy adopted its honor code: "We will not lie, cheat,
steal, nor tolerate among us anyone who does."

**2.3** The Honor Code is not intended as a hard and fast set of rules,
but rather as an ideal, or spirit which will guide the individual in his
career in the cadet program, and hopefully throughout his life. You will
find that living by the Honor Code isn't as difficult as living without
it. It is not a unique set of standards. It is based on the ideals every
American encounters from childhood. They are not limited to the CAP
program. They are the foundation of character for every good cadet. The
CAP and the Air Force expect each cadet to make the Honor Code a part of
his life.

**2.4** The Honor Code is regarded as the minimum standard of conduct.
The code is realistic and reasonable. Each cadet should realize that the
standards that are expected of him are a minimum and that he should
maintain a set of personal values that are higher and broader than those
established by the Honor Code. Honorable conduct must be a continuous
pattern of behavior.

**SECTION THREE - HONOR VIOLATIONS**

**3.1** The purpose of the Cadet Honor Code is to build within an
individual a keen sense of honor and an intense dedication to live by
the dictates of this sense of honor. The cadet who fails to do this is
deemed unworthy of cadet status and is asked to resign from the Civil
Air Patrol. There are usually two elements in an honor violation; the
act and the intent. In the following pages, the prohibited acts of
lying, quibbling (which is a form of lying), stealing, cheating, and
toleration are defined. These acts, or an attempt to accomplish these
acts, must be performed if a cadet is to be found guilty of an honor
violation.

**3.2** The question of intent and/or state of mind posses greater
difficulty to define and prove. To some extent, the intent required
depends on the act involved. There are some acts that are inherently
wrong. In these cases, the intent to commit the act is sufficient to
justify a guilty vote. For example, a cadet who takes a crib sheet into
class and uses it to cheat does not have to think specifically "this is
wrong and it is against the honor code." His intent to commit the act
would be enough. There are other acts which are defined as wrong. For a
cadet to be found guilty of these violations, he must know that they are
wrong, and think about the wrongful nature of the act at the time. For
he would not be in violation of the honor code unless he knows what the
'"authorized" area was. A cadet is expected to gain knowledge of such
things as he is a member of the squadron for increasing periods of time.

**3.3** What is expected of each cadet is that he will act as a
reasonable and honorable individual and make judgments which a
reasonable and honorable individual would make. Some basic knowledge and
understanding is expected of a reasonable individual.

**SECTION FOUR - HONOR CODE INTERPRETATION**

**4.1** There is a definite difference between an honor violation and a
rules violation. This difference is extremely important to realize. A
rules violation consists of a failure to comply with regulations, orders
or instructions. An honor violation consist of a violation of the honor
code, i.e. lying, cheating or stealing. Breaking the rules, such as
staying awake after lights out, is not an honor code violation, *unless*
the individual lies about having been awake. Intentionally breaking the
rules also isn't an honor code violation, unless one intends to cover it
up or mislead someone.

**SECTION FIVE - LYING**

**5.1** Lying is making a statement which is intended to deceive or
mislead. A lie may be an oral or a written statement, or even a action
which is misleading or deceiving and is meant to be so. The following
sections merely expand the first two sentences of this paragraph,
covering situations which may not be unique to the program, yet are new
to you; and they will answer some of your questions before you ask the
them.

**5.2** Keep in mind that the points mentioned in the following sections
are inseparable. They cover lying; only the form is different. Each one
can be thought of in terms of the basic definition of lying. You should
try to relate everything back to the concept as you read. In this way,
you will get a feeling for the "spirit" of the Honor Code.

**SECTION SIX - INTENTIONAL DISHONESTY**

**6.1** A person can easily create a false impression in the mind of his
listener by cleverly wording what he says, omitting relevant facts, or
telling a partial truth. When he knowingly does so with the intent to
deceive or mislead, he is quibbling. Quibbling and lying are really one
and the same thing.

**6.2 Reports:** Every cadet at one time or another must render a report
of some sort, and it is mandatory that each cadet realize the meaning of
the report. Oral and written reports must be complete and accurate
because the report is a statement made by the cadet. When reports are
given in ranks, the person rendering the report must give the name and
number of cadets who are absent and whose status is not known for
certain. All reports should be inspected for accuracy and completeness
before they are signed. In general, cadets should know what they are
saying when an oral or written report is made or before they apply their
signature or initials to a report or document.

**6.3 "Popping Off":** In some situations it is possible to make a false
statement. Often, when cadets are asked questions that have an expected
or programmed response, they do not think twice about answering it. And
example might be: "How are you this morning cadets?" "Outstanding, Sir!"
The cadet who isn't feeling "outstanding" has "popped off" his
programmed response. Another example of a "pop off" is when a cadet is
asked why they didn't know their knowledge, and they answer "no excuse,
sir" when in fact they just didn't study the material. Again, the cadet
answered with the programmed response to the question. Once a cadet
realizes they have "popped off" an answer, they should attempt to
correct it with the person to whom the statement was made at the first
reasonable opportunity. If the person is unknown, or unavailable, he
should tell his flight commander or leadership officer the circumstances
of the incident. If he lets the mistake ride he is allowing the false
statement to stand as truth, which is then no different from making a
false statement initially with the intent to mislead. A "pop off" is not
an honor violation if corrected.

**6.4 Tact:** Social situations may arise in which a cadet should not
embarrass another person by being completely truthful. Here is an
obvious example: The hostess asks her cadet guest if he enjoyed the meal
she spent two hours preparing. It would go against the rules of
etiquette for a cadet to reply, quite truthfully, "a matter of fact, I
was just going to ask for a glass of water-the chicken was so dry it was
all I could do to get it down." The cadet may apply tact to save someone
else's feelings and that is not considered a lie. Of course, the
solution would be to comment on some part of the meal the cadet actually
did like. A cadet should apply tact only in a social situation when
common sense dictates it to avoid embarrassing someone else, and never
with it personal gain in mind. If there is ever any doubt as to whether
tact applies, go ahead and be completely truthful.

**6.5 Signatures:** A cadet's signature is his word. As a cadet there
will be many times when your signature-whether it is your full written
name, typed name, initials, check mark, or whatever will be required to
affirm that you have performed some task, to certify that a document is
complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge, or to indicate some
other response. If your are required to do something before you place
your signature, keep in mind that when you sign, you are in effect
saying, "Yes, I have done what was required." A violation of your
signature is a lie.

**6.6 Improper or unnecessary questions:** Caution is necessary when
questioning cadets to insure that the Honor Code is not used unfairly.
Good judgment is a continuous obligation on the part of the questioning
officer. Obviously, a cadet should not be asked an embarrassing personal
question about his private life. Generally, the prudent degree of
questioning is related to whether the questioning individual has
reasonable suspicion that the cadet has knowledge of or was implicated
in, some act or incident. Questions should be avoided when there is only
vague suspicion that some violation or breach of duty has occurred (a
"witch hunt.") If a supervisor asks an improper or unnecessary question,
the cadet is not required to answer it.

**6.7** Within this framework, the Honor Code is a tool for
self-discipline and is not a regulatory device imposed by regulation. A
cadet's sense of honor should dictate that the cadet will not lie or
quibble to avoid responsibility for his mistakes or shortcomings. Honor
and duty, although distinguishable, cannot be completely separated.
Cadets are expected to be straightforward in answering the question of
superiors and to stand up to whatever punishment they bring upon
themselves.

**6.8** The goal of the Cadet Honor Code is to establish within each
cadet a keen appreciation for the importance of integrity in the
character of every individual, and to insure each cadet's dedication to
being an individual of integrity and honor.

**6.9** If a cadet feels that the Honor Code has been used unfairly
against him, he should answer the question, and then discuss the matter
with his flight commander or leadership officer. If it is deemed
appropriate, the problem will be discussed with the squadron commander
who will take appropriate action.

**SECTION SEVEN - STEALING**

**7.1** Stealing is defined as intentionally depriving someone else of
his property without his permission. This act may be either a permanent
or temporary deprivation. If something is not yours, you cannot take it
without the permission of the owner.

**7.2 Borrowing:** Borrowing must be considered in conjunction with
stealing. A cadet must have either specific or implied permission to
borrow another person's belongings. Someone offering "blanket"
permission to borrow their belongings constitutes implied permission.
One should not take advantage of close friendships by careless
borrowing. The borrower should always leave a note giving his name and
the item borrowed. He should also return borrowed items properly.

**7.3 Destruction of Property:** Obviously, to destroy anther's property
is the same as depriving the owner of its use. Willful destruction of
another's property is a violation of the Honor Code by stealing. If a
cadet accidentally damages, destroys, or loses someone's property, it is
his responsibility to repair or replace the items involved.

**7.4 Government Property:** Cadets should not feel that their presence
in and around government installations entitles them to assume ownership
of government-owned materials. Government property should always be
treated in the same manner as personal property.

**SECTION EIGHT - CHEATING**

**8.1** During your association with the Civil Air Patrol, you will be
in constant competition with other cadets and yourself. In fact, this
competition is one of the most important aspects of the squadron's
training program. The results of this competition will constantly affect
your progress through the cadet program. It is illogical for a cadet to
join the squadron seeking a challenge and then cheat to lessen the
challenge. It is expected therefore, that each cadet will compete fairly
with his fellow cadets. Cheating is not confined to any single area-it
applies to your whole life as cadet.

**8.2 Credit Work:** In general, any work done for credit must be done
without another cadet's help unless such help is specifically authorized
by the instructor. The work is accepted by the instructor with the idea
that your have done it yourself.

**8.3 Quizzes and Graded Reviews:** A cadet must never copy another
cadet's work or compare answers with the intent of confirmation or
checking an answer during a graded recitation. Because of their faith in
the honesty of cadets, instructors will often leave the room at the
beginning of an exam, and return after the exam is over. It is therefore
the cadet's responsibility to know and observe the starting and stopping
times for the quiz.

**8.4 Evaluation preparation:** Preparing for evaluations (inspections,
as an example) is part of the competitive process mentioned above.
Cadets will always strive to find methods to reduce or avoid doing
unnecessary work while preparing for the evaluation. However, there are
certain activities that give some cadets an unfair advantage. When the
squadron, flight or cadet bends the rules they are giving themselves an
unfair advantage. Some examples include:

-   Not taking the blanket off the bed during fire drills. Those cadets
    that do are at a disadvantage because their beds are now torn up,
    while the others are not.

-   Not using a particular sink or stall in the latrine, so they do not
    have to be cleaned for inspection the next day

-   Using safety pins and shirt garters (slingshots) underneath the bed
    to hold the sheets and collar in place, saving time for inspection.
    This is unfair because not everyone will have shirt garters or
    safety pins to keep their beds in order.

-   Sleeping above the covers for the reason of not messing up the bed
    at night. This is unfair because those who do sleep under the covers
    have a messier bed and are at a disadvantage.

This does not preclude the cadet from coming up with creative
time-saving solutions for preparation. The safest way to know if no
rules will be broken, is to ask a flight staff member if it is OK.

**SECTION NINE-TOLERATION**

**9.1** The final clause of the Honor Code requires a cadet to report
any violation of the code he observes or has unquestionable knowledge
of. This is in effect saying the same thing as the Air Force Academy's
"\...or tolerate anyone who does."

**9.2** The true backbone of the Honor Code requires a cadet to report
any violation of the code. If a cadet suspects another cadet of a
violation, he should approach the individual and inquire about the
circumstances surrounding the situation. A misunderstanding or mistake
may be easily and quickly cleared up in this manner; however, if the
suspecting cadet is not absolutely certain in his own mind that the
incident was not an honor violation, he should tell the individual
involved the see his flight commander or leadership officer, and later
check to insure that this was done. The intent is to ensure that there
is not any toleration of a violation of the Honor Code. Toleration
cannot be present until the intent to ignore the honor violation is
formulated. In some cases, several hours or even days of serious
thinking may be necessary before this decision is finally made to report
a violation of the Honor Code. During this period, the cadet is
encouraged to talk with someone he respects, his flight commander,
leadership officer, cadet commander, or some other officer. Toleration
can only occur when the conclusion is made not to turn in a suspected
cadet when a violation has occurred.

**9.3** It is important that each cadet fully understand the spirit
behind the toleration clause, as well as the obligations it creates, and
the method of reporting a suspected honor violation. Once confronted
with the pressures of toleration situation, it may be too late to
formulate a clear dissuasion on it, because of the emotion involved. If
one has doubts or questions about this clause, the matter should be
discussed with a flight commander or leadership officer.

**9.4** Non-toleration is often equated with tattling or squealing. Such
comments reflect a misunderstanding of the program and of the Honor
Code. The Honor Code is administered by the cadet section, and is its
standard. As the cadets have set the pace, so must they act to remove
violators from the squadron if the code is to mean anything at all. The
spirit of the code can best be summarized by an article in the "Denver
Post"; "The success of the Honor Code is realized through its tacit
acceptance by all those entering the Academy. It implies that the cadet
who cheats has denied himself the membership of this group of highly
favored young men. Thus it is an intrinsic yardstick of moral behavior,
clearly recognized by everyone who puts on the uniform of an Air Force
Cadet.

###### Section One Review Questions

1\. The Honor Code places responsibility on each
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to accept credit only for his own personal
achievement.

2\. The original Honor Code was developed from the (circle the correct
answer):

-   United States Military Academy at West Point

-   United States Air Force Academy

-   U.S. Army Air Corps

-   Civil Air Patrol

3\. **True or False:** Living without an Honor Code is more difficult
than living with an Honor Code.

4\. What happens to a cadet who fails to live by the Honor Code and
uphold the minimum level of personal honor required by the Honor Code?

5\. Breaking the rules (**is / is not)** an Honor Code violation, unless
one intends to cover it up or mislead someone.

6\. Describe "popping off" and how to prevent Honor Code violations when
"popping off" occurs.

7\. A Cadet's signature is his \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

8\. Give examples of unfair advantages that can be gained during
competitive processes and provide examples of types of activities that
are to be avoided.

9\. The safest way to know if not rules will be broken is to ask
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ if it is OK.

### Section Two -- The History of CAP

![](media/image2.png){width="1.6666666666666667in"
height="1.3472222222222223in"}Pearl Harbor propelled the United States
into World War II, but many Americans saw the axis threat long before 07
DEC, 1941. Among them were nearly 150,000 men and women involved in
aviation.

As early as 1938, they began to argue for the creation of an
organization to harness their aviation resources to aid the nation in
the event America entered the conflict. Their efforts, led by
writer-aviator Gill Robb Wilson and supported by Gen. Henry \"Hap\"
Arnold, resulted in the creation of the Civil Air Patrol on 01 DEC
1941 - one week before Pearl Harbor.

First organized under the Office of Civilian Defense, headed by former
New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, Civil Air Patrol members became the
\"Minutemen\" of World War II, volunteering their time, resources, and
talents to defend the nation\'s borders and fill the gaps as men and
resources were being mobilized to fight abroad.

The War Department, especially the Army Air Corps, recognized the
important roles performed by CAP. In April 1943, CAP was reassigned from
the Office of Civilian Defense to the War Department and placed under
the jurisdiction of the Army Air Forces.

![](media/image3.png){width="2.875in"
height="1.9027777777777777in"}These Flying Minutemen, all volunteers,
performed valiantly during the war. They performed many missions
including coastal patrol to search for enemy submarines, search and
rescue missions throughout the United States, cargo and courier flights
to transfer critical materials and personnel, and even towing targets so
Army Air Corps personnel could practice air-to-air gunnery techniques -
a very risky mission with new gunners.

In all, these volunteers amassed a stunning record - flying more than
half-a-million hours, sinking two enemy submarines, and saving hundreds
of crash victims. A thankful nation recognized the vital role CAP played
during the war and understood the organization could continue to provide
invaluable help to both local and national agencies.

![](media/image4.png){width="1.9583333333333333in"
height="1.5416666666666667in"}On 01 JUL, 1946, President Harry Truman
signed Public Law 476 that incorporated CAP as a benevolent, nonprofit
organization. And on 26 MAY, 1948, Congress passed Public Law 557 that
permanently established CAP 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.

**[Section Two Review Questions]{.underline}**

1.  Civil Air Patrol was formed one week before
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ which was a
    major factor in the United States entering into World War II.

2\. The Civil Air Patrol has served under a number of different
agencies. Circle the agencies that CAP has been a part of:

-   The US Navy

-   The Department of Transportation

-   The Office of Civil Defense

-   The US Army

-   The US Air Force

-   The Army Air Corps

3.  Since CAP was founded in 1941, what anniversary did it celebrate in
    1991? \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

4\.  True  False: Public Law 476 made CAP the official auxiliary of
the United States Air Force?

5.  Place an "x" next to the missions you could have performed had you
    been one of CAP's "flying minutemen" during World War II.

-   Target Towing

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-   Search and Rescue

-   Submarine patrols and bombing

-   Courier services

-   Material transport

-   Air Combat Patrols

6.  President Harry S. Truman is famous for making the decision to drop
    nuclear bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. To
    CAP members he is also famous because:

> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

7\. There were two people who were very involved in starting Civil Air
Patrol. One served as CAP\'s first National Commander and was named
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, who the first
achievement in Civil Air Patrol is named after**.**. The other was a
writer who has now had the Level V Senior Training Award named after
him. He was
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

#### Section Three -- The Organization of CAP

![](media/image5.jpeg){width="3.640972222222222in" height="2.6in"}The
Civil Air Patrol is a civilian organization but, as the civilian
Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, it comes as no surprise that it is
organized along military lines. CAP is organized into eight geographic
regions. These regions are subdivided by the states falling within their
boundaries and each state has a CAP wing. Additionally, the District of
Columbia and Commonwealth of Puerto Rico have CAP wings.

These 52 wings are then subdivided into groups, squadrons, and flights
depending on their size. There are more than 1,700 CAP units, half of
which are composite squadrons (squadrons that have both senior and cadet
members.)

The highest governing body of CAP is the Board of Governors, chaired by
retired USAF Lt Gen Nicholas B. Kehoe, and comprised of leaders of CAP,
the USAF, and the aerospace industry. The National Board is a
subordinate body to the Board of Governors, chaired by the CAP National
Commander, a Major General. Members of the board include all 8 region
and 52 wing commanders. This governing body also includes an elected
National Vice Commander, Chief of Staff, Legal Officer, Finance Officer,
and Controller - all civilian volunteers who have no active duty Air
Force obligations or privileges.

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There is one key position on the Board of Governors that ties the CAP
Corporation to the U.S. Air Force - the CAP-USAF Commander. The
Commander\'s position is held by an active-duty Air Force Colonel who,
also serving as the Senior Air Force Adviser, is responsible for all
active duty and Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees who
provide liaison oversight and advice to the CAP organization.

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height="0.7854166666666667in"}

Sound confusing? It\'s really not. When Congress enacted Public Law 557
in 1948, they determined that active-duty Air Force personnel should be
assigned to provide advice and assistance to the organization. Hence,
Headquarters CAP-USAF was established.

In addition to the Air Force staff at CAP\'s National Headquarters, CAP
Liaison regions have a small staff headed by a commander and a staff of
six other officers, NCOs and DoD civilians who perform aerospace
education and training, logistics, and administration and operations
functions.

The members of the CAP-USAF unit fall under the command of Air
University. Air University is the Air Force organization responsible for
operating many of the schools such as Air War College and Squadron
Officers School. Air University in turn reports to the commander of the
Air Education and Training Command (AETC).

Each of the 52 wings also has a liaison noncommissioned officer and some
also have a State Director (officer**)** - both who are retired U.S. Air
Force members. The Florida Wing State Director is Colonel Jerry C.
Angley, USAF (Ret.).

Within each Wing are the individual units that are the lifeblood of CAP.
There are three types of CAP units: Cadet, Composite, and Senior
squadrons. Each type of squadron serves a special purpose in furthering
the CAP mission.

Cadet squadrons are comprised mainly of cadets and of seniors who are
motivated by working with cadets. The squadron typically focuses on
cadet training and cadet advancement. The senior members tend to advance
their training on their own and by their own design.

Senior squadrons are the opposite of cadet squadrons in that they are
comprised entirely of seniors. Cadets may not belong to a senior
squadron. Senior squadrons tend to focus on furthering the expertise of
their members and on advancement through the Senior Training Program.

A Composite squadron combines the two previous types of squadrons into
one. In this type of unit, cadets and senior operate their training
programs side by side. They also assist each other in accomplishing the
missions of CAP. In a Composite unit the Deputy Commander for Cadets
(CDC) tends to oversee the cadet training program, while the Deputy
Commander for Seniors (CDS) oversees the senior program.

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height="1.3958333333333333in"}

Beneath the squadron level is the CAP Flight. A unit that is in "flight
status" can only remain that way for a short period of time before the
unit must either meet "squadron status" or be deactivated. Frequently
new CAP units start out as a flight beneath an established CAP unit.
Occasionally squadrons lose so many members, and don't recruit new ones,
that they fall below the minimum number of members and are forced to
become a flight. When this happens, the unit must recruit enough new
members to regain their squadron status or the unit may be deactivated
in accordance with CAP regulations.

**[Section Three Review Questions]{.underline}**

1.  There are three types of units in CAP:

-   S\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

-   C\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

-   C\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

2.  C/MSgt Smith is in charge of setting up Color Guard Competition. He
    wants to use a building at Eglin Air Force Base. Who should he talk
    to after he has ascended through all proper Chain of Command
    echelons?

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a.  The Wing Adjutant General

b.  The Wing Commander

c.  The State Director

d.  Nobody, just show up and ask to use it on the day of the event.

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3.  The National Board is made up of the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Wing
    Commanders, the \_\_\_\_\_\_ Region Commanders, and an elected
    National Commander, National Vice Commander, Chief of Staff, Legal
    Officer, Finance Officer, and Controller.

4.  The Commander of CAP-USAF is also the
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

5.  The Headquarters of CAP is located at Maxwell AFB, Alabama. This
    base is also home to Air University, which falls under the direction
    of what Major Command (MAJCOM)?

> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

6.  Why is it important to keep recruiting new members and to retain
    current ones if you want your unit to stay a squadron?
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

7.  There are 52 CAP Wings. Each state has a wing and where do the other
    two come from?
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

8\. Identify all the Wings in the Southeast Region:

**Section Four -- The CAP Cadet Program**

The CAP Cadet Program accepts young men and women who meet certain
eligibility requirements. As a cadet, you participate in a program based
on a military model that has been derived from CAP's status as the Air
Force's official auxiliary. Through dedication and achievement you can
promote and gain more responsibility and duties as you progress through
the Cadet Program.

**[Membership]{.underline}**

To join, a young person must be:

-   12 years old OR enrolled in [sixth]{.underline} grade

-   Be under 18 years old (you may remain a cadet until 21, however)

-   A U.S. citizen or an alien admitted for permanent residence

-   Of good moral character

-   Have a satisfactory academic record

-   Be approved by the Squadron Commander

New members apply on a CAPF 15 which must be signed by the applicant,
his/her parents, and the Unit Commander (or designee).

**[Program Management]{.underline}**

Effective 01 April 03 a new directive was issued by National
Headquarters that changes how the Cadet Program is managed. The new
regulation is CAPR 52-16. This regulation instructs CAP commanders on
how to carry out the cadet program. As a cadet you should become
familiar with this regulation and its requirements. The revised program
has 16 achievements divided up into four phases. Achievements 1-8 are
named after historic aviators, while achievements 9-16 are named after
different staff positions. Between the phases there are also "milestone"
awards that recognize the effort and dedication it takes to get to those
levels.

To earn a promotion each cadet must do the following for each promotion
except the first:

-   Pass an Aerospace Education test (70%)

-   Pass a Leadership test (70%)

-   Attend at least 50% of the Moral Leadership sessions during the
    promotion period

-   Pass the Cadet Physical Fitness Test (CPFT)

-   Participate actively in the unit

-   Wait at least 60 days between promotions

**[Phase One -- The Learning Phase]{.underline}**

![](media/image9.png){width="1.0458333333333334in"
height="0.9131944444444444in"}The first phase of the Cadet Program
focuses heavily on learning about being a CAP cadet. New cadets learn
about followership, drill, uniform wear, and the beginnings of aviation.
There are four grades associated with this phase:

-   New member = Cadet Airman Basic (C/AB)

-   Complete Achievement One = Cadet Airman (C/Amn)

-   Complete Achievement Two = Cadet Airman First Class (C/A1C)

-   Complete Achievement Three = Cadet Senior Airman (C/SrA)

**To leave this phase a cadet must pass a comprehensive
Leadership/Aerospace examination. Passing this test with a minimum score
of 80%, along with meeting your Moral Leadership and CPFT requirements,
you will earn the *Wright Brothers Award* and be promoted to the grade
of Cadet Staff Sergeant.**

**[Phase Two -- The Leadership Phase]{.underline}**

![](media/image10.png){width="0.4666666666666667in"
height="0.9in"}During this phase, cadets begin to exercise their
leadership abilities by becoming Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO's). As a
NCO, the cadet must become a "participant-leader" and work with both
his/her commanders and followers to accomplish the mission. It is the
NCO that executes the plans and vision of the higher echelon officers.
There are five grades associated with this phase:

-   Complete Achievement Four =Cadet Technical Sergeant (C/TSgt)

-   Complete Achievement Five = Cadet Master Sergeant (C/MSgt)

-   Complete Achievement Six = Cadet Senior Master Sergeant (C/SMSgt)

-   Complete Achievement Seven = Cadet Chief Master Sergeant (C/CMSgt)

-   Complete Achievement Eight = No grade awarded

To leave this phase a cadet must pass a 100 question
Aerospace/Leadership examination with a score of 80%, in addition to
Moral Leadership (discussion leader and recorded), Aerospace Mentoring,
and CPFT requirements. Passing this difficult test will earn you the
prestigious *General Billy Mitchell Award* and subsequent promotion to
Cadet Second Lieutenant.

**[Phase Three -- The Command Phase]{.underline}**

![](media/image11.jpeg){width="0.9458333333333333in"
height="1.1in"}Having left the ranks of the Cadet NCO Corps you have now
entered the realm of the CAP Cadet Officer Corps. Expectations are
beginning to grow even higher as your professionalism and demeanor are
constantly under review. Only a select percentage of dedicated cadets
reach this level. As a Phase Three cadet you will begin to conduct long
range planning for your unit and you will be responsible for more and
more personnel. There are two grades in this phase:

-   Complete the Mitchell Award = Cadet Second Lieutenant (C/2d Lt)

-   Complete Achievement 10 = Cadet First Lieutenant (C/1st Lt)

Another milestone award, the *Amelia Earhart Award*, marks the end of
this phase. To earn this award you must pass another 100 question
Aerospace/Leadership test with a score of 80%, along with Moral
Leadership and CPFT requirements. Passage of the test allows you to be
promoted to Cadet Captain.

**[Phase Four -- The Executive Phase]{.underline}**

![](media/image12.jpeg){width="1.35in" height="0.9229166666666667in"}As
you enter Phase Four you have made a subtle, yet distinct progression.
During the previous phase you were a "junior officer" and as you enter
Phase Four you begin to lose that label. As a Phase Four cadet you are
expected to plan and have vision of where your unit is going. You no
longer execute the specific details, that is what staff members do,
instead you make long range plans and direct your unit towards strategic
goals. There are two grades in this phase:

-   Complete the Earhart Award = Cadet Captain (C/Capt)

-   Complete Achievement 14 = Cadet Major (C/Maj)

At the end of this phase you have officially completed the CAP Cadet
Program upon earning the *Ira C Eaker Award*. To earn this award, you
must have completed all 16 achievements and have attended National Cadet
Officer School, a Region Cadet Leadership School, or completed ECI
Course 13.

-   Complete the Eaker Award = Cadet Lieutenant Colonel (C/Lt Col)

**[The Final Destination -- The Spaatz Award]{.underline}**

![](media/image13.jpeg){width="1.2583333333333333in"
height="0.9520833333333333in"}For a select few cadets, there will be one
more major award in their CAP cadet careers. This award has been named
for General Carl A Spaatz, the first Chief of Staff of the USAF. The
Spaatz award comprises four tests:

-   A 60 question Aerospace test

-   A 60 question Leadership test

-   A CPFT

-   An essay written on an ethics topic

-   **[You may only attempt to pass all four three times]{.underline}**.

Because of the "three test limit," many cadets attempt the Spaatz but
few achieve it. According to The Spaatz Association's website
([www.spaatz.org](http://www.spaatz.org/)) there have *been only 1,400
Spaatz awards earned in the past 25 years.*

**[Other Cadet Opportunities]{.underline}**

The CAP Cadet Program offers you a wealth of opportunities and
experiences that shouldn't be missed. These opportunities include
special activities, flight training, and scholarships.

*Special Activities* -- Each year different echelons offer a wide range
of special activities.

-   [Wing]{.underline} -- Encampment, Cadet Officer's Basic Course,
    Florida Leadership Academy, Color Guard and Drill Team Competition,
    and are some of the activities offered at the Wing level.

-   [Region]{.underline} -- Region Cadet Leadership School, Cadet
    Conference, Region Conference

-   [National]{.underline} -- These activities tend to be during the
    summer and are typically structured to familiarize cadets with the
    USAF.

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-   Air Force Space Command Familiarization Course

-   Air Force Pararescue Jumping Orientation Course

-   Air Education and Training Command Familiarization Course

-   National Honor Guard Academy

-   National Ground Search and Rescue School

-   National Blue Beret

-   Hawk Mountain Ranger School

-   National Flight Academies

-   National Glider Academies

-   Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Orientation Course

-   Jacksonville University/Comair Academy Airline Training Track

-   National Cadet Competition

-   International Air Cadet Exchange

*Flight Training* -- Training towards a Private Pilot's license is
available to all CAP cadets that meet FAA qualifications. Cadets
typically must pay for their flight time, but that cost is at a huge
discount over commercial instruction schools. Solo Encampment is a good
way to get started on your flying qualifications.

*Scholarships* - Money for college and flight training is available
through CAP scholarships. Specific qualifications and the different
opportunities are outlined in CAPR 52-16.

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**[Section Four Review Questions]{.underline}**

1.  The Cadet Program has \_\_\_ phases and \_\_\_\_ achievements. To
    move from one achievement to the next you must wait \_\_\_\_\_ days.

2.  Name the five major milestone
    awards:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

3.  Cadets who are between the grades of C/SSgt and C/CMSgt are
    considered NCO\'s. What does NCO stand for and what do they
    do?\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

4.  You must either attend National Cadet Officer School, a Region Cadet
    Leadership School, or complete ECI Course 13 to earn what award and
    associated grade? \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

5.  When you turn 21 years old what must you
    do?\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

6.  ( )True or ( )False: You must be an officer to attend National
    Special Activities.

7.  Pick the Special Activity that sends you to a foreign country with
    other CAP cadets and CAP chaperones.

-   National Blue Beret

-   Pararescue Jumping Orientation Course

-   International Air Cadet Exchange

-   National Cadet Competition

8.  Circle the regulation that directs the CAP Cadet Program.

> CAPM 39-1 CAPR 50-15 CAPP 151 CAPR 52-16 CAPM 50-16

9.  Write in the five major milestone awards and their corresponding
    grades:

> W\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
> C/\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> Gen
> B\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
> C/\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> A\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
> C/\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> Gen
> I\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
> C/\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> Gen
> C\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
> C/\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

10\. Write down why you joined the CAP Cadet Program. Keep this book and
in a few years revisit this section and see if your motivations are the
same, similar, or totally different. You may be surprised!

**Section Five - Uniforms**

Civil Air Patrol cadets are expected and required to wear the prescribed
uniform whenever engaged in CAP activities. However, there are many
other youth groups out there who wear uniforms too. Boy Scouts, marching
bands, cheerleaders, and sports teams all wear distinctive uniform to
set them apart from other groups and to create a unity of appearance. So
what is so special about the uniform that CAP cadets wear? The
distinction comes from being able to wear an authorized version of the
uniform that is worn by the United States Air Force.

Being able to wear the Air Force uniform is a privilege extended to us,
but it is not a right. For that reason you must always wear the uniform
with pride, discipline, and in compliance with all rules and
regulations. CAPM 39-1, the CAP Uniform Manual, and its Wing supplements
set the standard for uniform wear in CAP. In the following section we
will touch on some basic uniform wear issues. You must realize that
properly wearing your uniform is one of the most basic and required
responsibilities you have as a cadet. Until you can demonstrate mastery
of this task, your commanders will be very hesitant to give you any
additional duties, responsibilities, or grade!

![](media/image15.png){width="2.6625in" height="3.9in"}*Grooming
Standards*

CAPM 39-1 outlines very specific standards that detail how your hair
must look and how long it may be. Males must be clean-shaven except for
a mustache and females must wear cosmetics that present a conservative
appearance.

*The Basic Service Uniform*

The service uniform is worn when directed by your Commander. Typically
there are worn during formal functions, non-strenuous activities, and
other times when a dressy appearance is important. The basic minimum
service uniform is:

-   Short-sleeve, light blue shirt (males) or blouse (females)

-   Dark blue trousers (female/male) or skirt (female)

-   Blue belt/silver buckle (n/a for skirts or pants without belt loops)

-   Blue flight cap (gender appropriate)

-   Black shoes and socks (females with pants or males) or nylons (nude,
    black, or suntan shade), highly polished

-   Insignia, CAP nameplate, wing patch, collar/lapel insignia,
    embroidered epaulet sleeve and flight cap emblem

*The Basic Utility Uniform*

The utility uniform, or battle dress uniform (BDU\'s), is worn when you
are doing work, strenuous activities, or other times as directed by your
Commander. The basic BDU uniform:

-   BDU blouse (with sleeves cuffed or uncuffed as specified by your
    Commander)

-   BDU pants (bloused over the top of the boot)

-   Black boots, highly polished

-   BDU cover

-   Blue belt/black subdued buckle

-   Brown or black T-shirt

-   Insignia, CAP tape, nametape, wing patch

*Wearing of the uniform*

When you wear your uniform you must wear it with pride and properly at
all times. You may wear your CAP uniform when conducting CAP duties,
attending meetings, flying in orientation flights, or as directed by
your unit commander. You may wear your uniform for up to one hour after
a meeting or activity ends.

You must not wear your uniform if you are doing any of the following:

-   Attend meetings of a group that the U.S. Attorney General has
    designated as totalitarian, Fascists, Communists, or subversive.

-   Participate in any organization that supports denying other people
    their Constitutional rights by force or violence

-   Participate in any group that seeks to alter the Constitution of the
    United States through unconstitutional means.

-   Participating in any rallies, marches, speeches, or other activities
    not approved by the Air Force. Your presence in the Air Force
    uniform may lead other to believe that the Air Force supports the
    cause you are participating in.

-   When in private employment or commercial interest where someone may
    construe your presence as the Air Force supporting your employer or
    business.

-   When engaged in private employment

-   Conduct any actions that may discredit upon the Air Force

*Insignia, accoutrements, and placement*

The CAP Uniform manual specifically tells you where the different items
go on your uniform. None of the placements are unusually difficult or
troublesome, they simply take a little time and care when putting the
items on to get them correct. If you are wearing insignia incorrectly
you are out of uniform. By the time you are ready to become a NCO, your
officers should no longer have to correct these types of items.

The following placements are for the short-sleeve service uniform:

![](media/image16.png){width="3.0104166666666665in"
height="1.6965277777777779in"}

[Collar Insignia]{.underline} - Worn one inch from the front edge of the
collar and centered. CAP Cutouts must be shiny. Grade insignia is worn
on the right and the CAP cutout is worn on the left.

[Nameplates]{.underline} -- One the male uniform, the blue CAP nameplate
is placed so it rests on top of, but not over, the right breast pocket.
For females, the nameplate Blouse: (pointed-collar) centered on right
side even with or up to 1 1/2 inches higher or lower than the first
exposed button; (rounded collar) center on right side 1 1/2 to 2 1/2
inches below bottom of the tab, parallel with ground.

![](media/image17.png){width="3.15in"
height="2.295138888888889in"}[Ribbons]{.underline} -- For males, the
ribbons are placed on the left side and resting along the top of the
left breast pocket. For females with the pointed collar blouse, ribbons
are centered on left side even with or up to 1 1/2 inches higher or
lower than the first exposed button. With the rounded collar blouse, the
ribbons are centered on left side 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches below bottom of
the tab, parallel with ground.

[Belt, Buckle & Gig Line]{.underline} -- For all males, and for females
with belt loops, the belt is mandatory. Silver tip end of the belt
extends beyond the buckle facing the wearer's left; no blue fabric
shows. Woven cotton web or elastic, solid or woven, belt with matching
silver-color metal tip and buckle (oxidized silver or chrome-like
finish).

![](media/image19.png){width="1.2951388888888888in" height="1.6in"}Gig
Line refers to the line that is formed by the button fly portion of your
shirt, your buckle, and the fly portion of your pants. This "line"
should be straight down your shirt, across the buckle, and down the
pants fly. The line must cross the buckle where the slight indentation
is on the left side of the buckle.

[Headgear]{.underline} -- Your flight cap must fit on your head
correctly. Males may not have any hair showing out of the front, while
females may. The airman hat device is placed 1.5" in from the front and
centered.

![](media/image20.png){width="1.2770833333333333in"
height="1.2277777777777779in"}

[Wing Patch]{.underline} -- Your Wing patch is worn on the left
shoulder. It is to be centered off of the epaulet (not the back seam!)
and ½" below the shoulder seam. Your commander must decide whether your
unit places creases in your shoulder patch or not.

[Pants/Trousers/Slacks/Skirts]{.underline} -- Your pants must fit
correctly and be the proper length. When you wear your pants there must
only be one "break" in the leg before your pants meet the top portion of
your shoe. For skirts, the skirt must fall between the top of the
kneecap and the bottom of the kneecap.

[Shoes]{.underline} -- Your shoes must be all black and must be plain.
They should be polished to a high shine. Some units allow their cadets
to purchase pre-polished shoes, called patent leather, while others
restrict that to only officers. You must wear black socks.

[Other items]{.underline} -- There are many little things that you must
pay attention to when in uniform. The sign of a disciplined cadet is one
who pays attention to even the most minor of details. Here are some
common errors that you will want to avoid:

-   Earrings: Only females may wear earrings and only one in each ear.
    It must be a small hoop or post and must be gold or silver in color.

-   Rings: Jewelry is permitted but must be conservative and no more
    than three at any time.

-   Hair devices: Females who put their hair up may do so. However the
    berets, bands, etc. that are used must match the color of your hair.
    Large ribbons, clips, scuunci's, etc. are forbidden.

-   Hair color: Your hair color must complement your skin tone in a
    conservative fashion. No blue, green, pink, purple, etc hair color.

![](media/image21.png){width="4.1in" height="4.5in"}Your uniform is a
reflection of you. Be proud of it and treat it well. Iron it and wash it
frequently. Your BDU uniform is important too. Iron pockets and collars
so they appear crisp. Check CAPM 39-1 for the proper placement of
patches before putting them on to prevent doubling the work. Above all
you must understand that your uniform tells the world what kind of cadet
you are and how much discipline you have. You only get one chance to
make that first impression.

###### Section Five Review Questions

1.  What CAP manual prescribes the rules of wearing CAP uniforms?
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

2.  For each of the following measurements, put the corresponding
    uniform item next to it:

-   ½" from shoulder seam and centered: [Wing Patch
    *(example)*]{.underline}

-   1" up, parallel with front edge of collar, and
    centered:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

-   1 ½" inches in and centered:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

-   Falls between the top and bottom of
    kneecap:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

-   No more than 3" bulk for
    females:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

-   Rests upon the top of the left breast
    pocket:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

3.  If Cadet Sarah Smith has blond hair and puts it up when in uniform,
    which of the following rubber band colors should she use?

> Blue Green Purple Yellow White Blond Brown

4.  Cadet Willis likes to wear his uniform a lot. Over the past two
    weeks you've seen him all over town in it. The following is a list
    of places you've seen him while in his uniform. Place an "x" next to
    the places that he shouldn't have been wearing it:

-   You stopped at McDonald's and saw him working the fry machine in
    BDU's

-   You went with your grandfather to the local VFW post and saw him
    there making a presentation about CAP in his blues

-   You stopped at Denny's about 30 minutes after the meeting and saw
    him there with his parents in his blues.

-   You went to a rally for your Squadron Commander, Maj John Puhlie,
    who is also running for city mayor, and saw Willis handing out CAP
    brochures and "elect Puhlie he's no stoolie" buttons in his BDU's.

5.  What color socks do you wear in blues if you are a male cadet or a
    female cadet with slacks?\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

6.  Why is it important to wear a proper
    uniform?\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

7.  The Air Force lets CAP members wear their uniform. This makes
    wearing the uniform a
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and not a
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

8.  Cadets wear b\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ nameplates while seniors wear
    g\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ nameplates.

**Section Six -- Customs, Courtesies, and Drill**

Besides wearing your uniform, mastering drill and mastering customs and
courtesies are other important responsibilities of the Phase I and II
cadet. The CAP Cadet Program works from the military heritage given to
us by our Air Force partners. From this heritage we develop and share
military customs and courtesies. The Cadet Program uses military drill
as one of its primary instructional tools to teach leadership. In drill
you begin from the basic and move to the advanced. You also move from
the simplest of followers, as an element leader, and can move to the
most complex of commanders, directing the actions of an entire Wing
during a Pass-In-Review.

[Drill Terms]{.underline}

To know what to do, you must first have a common frame of reference to
work from. Many of these terms should be familiar to you, but some will
be new. These terms have been taken directly from AFMAN 36-2203, which
CAP uses as its Drill & Ceremonies Manual. Not all the terms have been
taken, but the ones you must be familiar with have. Study them carefully
and commit them to memory.

**Alignment.** Dress or cover.

**Cadence.** The uniform step and rhythm in marching; that is, the
number of steps marched per minute.

**Center.** The middle point of a formation. On an odd-numbered front,
the center is the center person or element. On an even-numbered front,
the center is the right center person or element

**Cover.** Individuals aligning themselves directly behind the person to
their immediate front while maintaining proper distance.

**Depth.** The total space from front to rear of any formation. An
individual's depth is considered to be 12 inches.

**Distance.** The space from front to rear between units. The distance
between individuals in formation is 40 inches as measured from their
chests to the backs of individuals directly in front of them. Flight
commanders, guides, and others whose positions in formation are 40
inches from a rank are themselves considered a rank.

**Double Time.** The rate of marching at 180 steps (30 inches in length)
per minute.

**Dress.** Alignment of elements side by side or in line maintaining
proper interval.

**Element.** The basic formation; that is, the smallest drill unit
comprised of at least 3, but usually 8 to 12 individuals, one of whom is
designated the element leader.

**File.** A single column of persons placed one behind the other.

**Flight.** At least two, but not more than four, elements.

**Formation.** An arrangement of units.

**Front.** The space occupied by a unit, measured from flank to flank.
The front of an individual is considered to be 22 inches.

**Guide.** The airman designated to regulate the direction and rate of
march.

**In Column.** The arrangement of units side by side with guide and
element leaders to the head.

**In Line.** The arrangement of units one behind the other with the
guide and element leader to the extreme right flank.

**Interval.** The space between individuals placed side by side. A
normal interval is an arm\'s length. A close interval is 4 inches.

**Inverted Column.** The arrangement of units side by side with guide
and element leaders to the rear.

**Inverted Line.** The arrangement of units one behind the other with
the guide and element leaders to the extreme left flank.

**Mark Time.** Marching in place at a rate of 100 to 120 steps per
minute.

**Pace.** A step of 24 inches. This is the length of a full step in
quick time.

**Quick Time.** The rate of marching at 100 to 120 steps (12 or 24
inches in length) per minute.

**Rank.** A single line of persons placed side by side.

**Slow Time.** The rate of marching at 60 steps per minute (used in
funeral ceremonies).

**Step.** The distance measured from heel to heel between the feet of an
individual marching.

**Unit.** Any portion of a given formation.

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In teaching drill, symbols are often used to indicate the position of
certain persons and units. The following are drill symbols you should
know:

[Customs & Courtesies]{.underline}

In both the civilian world and the military world we have customs and
courtesies. Customs are those things we do because the group we belong
to obligates us to. Courtesies are those things we do because we are
disciplined, civil persons who believe in being courteous and polite.
The following are some of the more common military customs and
courtesies we follow in CAP.

*Saluting* -- Saluting comes to us from the Middle Ages when knights
would raise their visors with their right hand as a sign of friendship
or peace. From that display has evolved today's salute which is a sign
of respect amongst military personnel. As a cadet airman or NCO you are
required to salute:

-   All CAP Cadet and Senior officers

-   All officers of the United States military

-   All officers of nations friendly to the United States

-   All recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor

-   The President of the United States

-   The U.S. Flag

-   Vehicles that indicate the grade of the person inside the vehicle
    (watch for flags or license plates)

You salute any of the above when you are six paces in front of the
person/flag/car and hold the salute until it is returned or until six
paces beyond the person/flag/car. All salutes should be accompanied by a
greeting of some sort ("Good morning, ma'am or Good evening, sir"). You
do not salute indoors unless formally reporting. You do salute outdoors
unless:

-   you are carrying articles in both hands

-   part of a formation

-   in a non-saluting area

-   part of a work detail

-   at a public gathering such as a sporting event.

*Addressing with titles* -- As a Doolie you are expected to address
everyone by their proper titles, fellow cadets and seniors alike. For
fellow cadets you should use their grade or general grade category such
as Airmen, Sergeant, etc. For cadet and senior officers you must use
either their grade or sir/ma'am as appropriate to their gender. For
example you would address Major Donat as either "Major Donat" or "sir".
These titles should end every statement you make when talking with an
officer or staff member. Higher ranking officers may address you by your
name, your grade, or "cadet."

*Coming to attention when an officer is present* --

**Hallways & Stairways** -- Whenever you are in a hallway or stairway
and an officer walks towards you, you must stop, turn so your back is to
the wall, be flush with the wall, and come to the position of attention.
You may resume your normal walk once the officer has passed. This is
sometimes referred to as "making a hole" or "hitting the wall."

**Rooms** -- When an officer enters a room, the first person to see the
officer must call the room to attention. The exceptions to this rule are
as follows:

-   If another officer, of higher grade, is already present in the room

-   If there is a class or official meeting going on in the room

-   If the occupants of the room are conducting an official work detail

**Other times** -- Anytime that an officer steps in front of you, you
should come to attention. This applies to formations, when you are in
your room cleaning, or when you are in the line at the Dining Facility
waiting to enter. If you are walking outside you do not come to a stop
or come to attention, instead you salute and say a proper greeting.

*Covers* -- Whenever you are outside you must have a cover (hat) on your
head. In blues this will be your flight cap and in BDU's it will be your
BDU cover. When you are in a vehicle you wear or do not wear your cover
depending on what the senior ranking person is doing. The exception to
the cover rule is that we do not wear covers on the flight line.

**[Section Six Review Questions]{.underline}**

1.  Identify the proper number of steps per minute for:

-   Quick Time:

-   Slow Time:

-   Double Time

2.  Why do we drill in the CAP Cadet Program?

3.  If you are in the flight, and your element leaders are to your left
    what formation are you in?

4.  There is a Major, two C/A1C's, and a C/MSgt in a room. C/Lt Col
    McTie walks into the room. Do you call the room to attention? Why or
    why not?

5.  We always salute the President because he is also the
    C\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_-\_\_\_-\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

6.  If you approach an Air Force CMSgt, who is a 20-year veteran, do you
    salute her? Why or why not?

7.  What always accompanies a salute when not in formation?

8.  When talking, calling, emailing, or writing to a superior officer --
    what do you always use when addressing him/her?

9.  Being courteous and following military customs shows you have what?

10. If you are outside the barracks you must have what on your head?

**[Bibliography]{.underline}**

National Headquarters, CAP. Website. http//www.cap.gov

AFMAN 36-2203, Drill & Ceremonies

CAPM 39-1, CAP Uniform Manual

CAPR 52-16, Cadet Program Management

Red Wing Composite Squadron, CAP. Website.
<http://www.mnwg.cap.gov/redwing>

Minnesota Wing, CAP. Website.
[http://www.mnwg.cap.gov](http://www.mnwg.cap.gov/)

California Wing Cadet Programs, CAP. Website.
[http://www.cawgcadets.org](http://www.cawgcadets.org/)