Cadet Knowledge Book designed by 2Lt Glenn D. Booker

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height="1.8508016185476814in"}Civil Air Patrol

Cadet General Knowledge Book

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**[On the Web:]{.underline}**

National:
\_\_\_\_\_\_[www.cap.gov](http://www.cap.gov)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ [
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Regional: \_\_\_\_\_\_[mer.cap.gov]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Wing: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_[scwg.cap.gov]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ [
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Squadron: \_\_\_\_[scwg.cap.gov/sumter\_]{.underline}\_\_\_\_ [
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**[Cadet Information:]{.underline}**

Name:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Phone Number:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

CAPID:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Birth Date:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Join Date:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Squadron Name: \_\_\_\_\_[Sumter Composite
Squadron]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Charter Number:
\_\_\_\_\_[MER-SC-075]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**[Emergency Contact:]{.underline}**

Name:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Phone Number:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Cell Phone:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Relation:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

***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.

***CAP Mission Statement***

Civil air Patrol, America's Air Force auxiliary, building the Nation's
finest force of citizen volunteers... Performing missions for America.

***CAP Motto***

Semper Vigilans -- Always Vigilant

***Squadron Motto***

South Carolina's Finest

***Core Values***

Integrety, Volunteer Service, Excellence and Respect

Civil Air Patrol Core Values establish the standards by which members
are expected to conduct themselves. The values serve as the ethical
framework for CAP's service to America.

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***[Cadet Enlisted Grade Insignia]{.underline}***

+----------------------+----------------------+----------------------+
| !                    | ![Airman 1st         | ![Senior             |
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+======================+======================+======================+
| **Airman**           | **Airman 1^st^       | **Senior Airman**    |
|                      | Class**              |                      |
| **C/Amn**            |                      | **C/SrA**            |
|                      | **C/A1C**            |                      |
+----------------------+----------------------+----------------------+
| ![Staff              | ![Tech               |                      |
| S                    | S                    |                      |
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+----------------------+----------------------+----------------------+
| **Staff Sergeant**   | **Technical          |                      |
|                      | Sergeant**           |                      |
| **C/SSgt**           |                      |                      |
|                      | **C/TSgt**           |                      |
+----------------------+----------------------+----------------------+
| ![Master             | ![Senior Master      | ![Chief Master       |
| Sergean              | S                    | Se                   |
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+----------------------+----------------------+----------------------+
| **Master Sergeant**  | **Senior Master      | **Chief Master       |
|                      | Sergeant**           | Sergeant**           |
| **C/MSgt**           |                      |                      |
|                      | **C/SMSgt**          | **C/CMSgt**          |
+----------------------+----------------------+----------------------+

***[Cadet Officer Grade Insignia]{.underline}***

+----------------------+----------------------+----------------------+
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| ---------------      | ---------------      | -------------------  |
| -------------------- | -------------------- | -------------------- |
| -------------------- | -------------------- | -------------------- |
| -------------------- | -------------------- | -------------------- |
| -------------------- | -------------------- | -------------------- |
+======================+======================+======================+
| **2^nd^ Lieutenan    | **1^st^ Lieutenan    | **                   |
| t** {#nd-lieutenant} | t** {#st-lieutenant} | Captain** {#captain} |
| -------------------- | -------------------- | -----------          |
|                      |                      |                      |
| **C/2d Lt**          | **C/1^st^ Lt**       | **C/Capt**           |
+----------------------+----------------------+----------------------+
| ![cad\_major.j       | ![cad\_ltc           | ![cad\_col           |
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+----------------------+----------------------+----------------------+
| **Major** {#major}   | **Li                 | **                   |
| ---------            | eutenant Colonel** { | Colonel** {#colonel} |
|                      | #lieutenant-colonel} | -----------          |
| **C/Maj**            | --                   |                      |
|                      | -------------------- | **C/Col**            |
|                      |                      |                      |
|                      | **C/Lt Col**         |                      |
+----------------------+----------------------+----------------------+

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**[Table of Contents:]{.underline}**

Chain of Command
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Cadet Oath
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CAP Mission Statement
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CAP Motto
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Squadron Motto
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Core Values
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2

CAP Mission
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3

Safety Pledge
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3

Definitions
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History of CAP
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Regions of CAP
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Wings of CAP
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5 Aspects of Followership
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Air Force Knowledge
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Phonetic Alphabet
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Achievement List
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Cadet Enlisted-Level Grade Insignia
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Cadet/Senior Officer Level Grade Insignia
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CAP Manuals/Regulations
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**[CAP Manuals/Regulations:]{.underline}**

  Index 0-2    Numerical listing of all CAP Regulations
  ------------ -----------------------------------------------
  CAPR 20-1    Organization of CAP
  CAPM 39-1    CAP Uniform Manual
  CAPR 39-2    CAP Membership
  CAPR 39-3    Award of CAP Medals, Ribbons and Certificates
  CAPR 52-10   CAP Cadet Protection Policy
  CAPR 52-16   CAP Cadet Program Management
  CAPP 50-2    CAP Core Values
  CAPP 50-5    Introduction to CAP
  CAPP 52-6    Cadet Programs, Mentoring
  CAPP 52-7    Cadet Orientation Flight Syllabus
  CAPP 52-14   Staff Duty Analysis Guide
  CAPP 52-18   CAP Physical Fitness Program
  CAPP 151     Standards, Customs and Courtesies

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***[Senior Member Grade Insignia]{.underline}***

  ![Flight Officer.png](media/image17.png){width="0.6774726596675416in" height="1.7323939195100613in"}       ![Tech Flight Officer.png](media/image18.png){width="0.6774726596675416in" height="1.7323939195100613in"}   ![Senior Flight Officer.png](media/image19.png){width="0.6774726596675416in" height="1.7323939195100613in"}
  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  **Flight Officer**                                                                                         **Technical Flight Officer**                                                                                **Senior Flight Officer**
  ![2nd Lt.jpg](media/image20.jpeg){width="0.7160673665791776in" height="1.746479658792651in"}               ![1st Lt.jpg](media/image21.jpeg){width="0.7231725721784776in" height="1.746479658792651in"}                ![Captain.jpg](media/image22.jpeg){width="1.8662281277340333in" height="1.746479658792651in"}
  **2^nd^ Lieutenant**                                                                                       **1^st^ Lieutenant**                                                                                        **Captain**
  ![Major.jpg](media/image23.jpeg){width="1.6411384514435696in" height="1.7215223097112862in"}               ![Lt Colonel.jpg](media/image24.jpeg){width="1.6364862204724409in" height="1.7183103674540683in"}           ![Colonel.jpg](media/image25.jpeg){width="3.3453641732283463in" height="1.735252624671916in"}
  **Major**                                                                                                  **Lt. Colonel**                                                                                             **Colonel**
  ![Brigadier General.jpg](media/image26.jpeg){width="1.7496478565179352in" height="1.6524453193350832in"}   ![Major General.jpg](media/image27.jpeg){width="2.028167104111986in" height="0.9295767716535434in"}         ![Lt General.jpg](media/image28.jpeg){width="3.036003937007874in" height="0.9175481189851269in"}
  **Brigadier General**                                                                                      **Major General**                                                                                           **Lt. General**

**[Chain of Command:]{.underline}**

**[Senior Staff]{.underline}**

National Commander:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Regional Commander:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Wing Commander:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Group Commander:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Squadron Commander:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**[Cadet Staff]{.underline}**

Cadet Commander:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Cadet Deputy Commander:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Cadet Executive Officer:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Cadet First Sergeant:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Cadet Flight Commander:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Cadet Flight Sergeant:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**[Phonetic Alphabet:]{.underline}**

  A   =   Alpha     J   =   Juliet     R   =   Romeo
  --- --- --------- --- --- ---------- --- --- ---------
  B   =   Bravo     K   =   Kilo       S   =   Sierra
  C   =   Charlie   L   =   Lima       T   =   Tango
  D   =   Delta     M   =   Mike       U   =   Uniform
  E   =   Echo      N   =   November   V   =   Victor
  F   =   Foxtrot   O   =   Oscar      W   =   Whiskey
  G   =   Golf      P   =   Papa       X   =   X-ray
  H   =   Hotel     Q   =   Quebec     Y   =   Yankee
  I   =   India                        Z   =   Zulu

**[Achievement List:]{.underline}**

**NOTE: Items in Bold are Milestones**

  Curry                    =   Airman
  ------------------------ --- ------------------------
  Arnold                   =   Airman First Class
  Fiek                     =   Senior Airman
  **Wright Brothers**      =   Staff Sergeant
  Rickenbacker             =   Technical Sergeant
  Lindbergh                =   Master Sergeant
  Doolittle                =   Senior Master Sergeant
  Goddard                  =   Chief Master Sergeant
  Armstrong                =   \*No Grade Promotion\*
  **Mitchell**             =   Second Lieutenant
  Flight Commander         =   \*No Grade Promotion\*
  Administrative Officer   =   First Lieutenant
  Public Affairs Officer   =   \*No Grade Promotion\*
  **Earhart**              =   Captain
  Leadership Officer       =   \*No Grade Promotion\*
  Aerospace Ed. Officer    =   \*No Grade Promotion\*
  Operations Officer       =   Major
  Logistics Officer        =   \*No Grade Promotion\*
  Cadet Commander          =   \*No Grade Promotion\*
  **Eaker**                =   Lieutenant Colonel
  **Spaatz**               =   Colonel

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**[CAP Mission:]{.underline}**

**\--The Cadet Program:** to develop and motivate the youth of the
country to leadership and responsible citizenship through an interest in
aviation.

**\--Aerospace Education:** of the general public in support of
aerospace power.

**\--Emergency Services** provide humanitarian assistance in peacetime
and domestic disasters.

**[Safety Pledge:]{.underline}**

As a Civil Air Patrol member I pledge to promote an uncompromising
safety environment for myself and others, and to prevent the loss of, or
damage to Civil Air Patrol assets entrusted to me. I will perform all my
activities in a professional and safe manner, and will hold myself
accountable for my actions in all of our Missions for America.

**[Definition of Leadership:]{.underline}**

Leadership is the art of influencing and directing people in a way that
earn their obedience, confidence, respect and loyal cooperation in
achieving a common objective.

**[Definition of Military Discipline:]{.underline}**

The mental attitude and state of training which renders obedience
instinctive under all conditions. It is founded upon respect for, and
loyal cooperation towards properly constituted authority.

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**[DoD Definition of Hazing:]{.underline}**

Any conduct whereby someone causes another to suffer or be exposed to
any activity that is cruel, abusive, humiliating, oppressive, demeaning
or harmful.

**[History of CAP:]{.underline}**

-   Civil Air Patrol was created on December 1, 1941, one week before
    the attack on Pearl Harbor.

-   During the first 18 months of the Civil Air Patrol, members reported
    173 U-boats sighted, sank 2, and flew 86,865 missions over coastal
    waters for a total of 244,600 hours (approximately 24 million
    miles).

-   In 1943, Civil air Patrol was reassigned from the Office of Civilian
    Defense to the war Department and placed under jurisdiction of the
    army air forces.

-   On May 26, 1948, Congress passed Public law 557 which permanently
    established Civil Air Patrol 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.

-   On July 1, 1964, Civil air Patrol was incorporated as a non-profit
    organization.

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+----------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| **[Regions of                    | **[Wings of CAP:]{.underline}**  |
| CAP:]{.underline}**              |                                  |
+==================================+==================================+
| -   Northeast                    | -   50 States of the U.S.        |
+----------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| -   Southeast                    | -   District of Columbia         |
+----------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| -   Middle East                  | -   Puerto Rico                  |
+----------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| -   Rocky Mountain               | **[5 Aspects of                  |
|                                  | Followership:]{.underline}**     |
+----------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| -   North Central                | -   Self-Discipline              |
+----------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| -   Great Lakes                  | -   Attitude                     |
+----------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| -   Pacific                      | -   Integrity                    |
+----------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| -   Southwest                    | -   Listening                    |
+----------------------------------+----------------------------------+
|                                  | -   Respect for Authority        |
+----------------------------------+----------------------------------+

**[Founding of the U.S. Air Force:]{.underline}** 18 September 1947

**[U.S. Air Force Mission:]{.underline}** to deliver sovereign options
for the defense of the United States of America and its global interests
-- to fly and fight in Air, Space, and Cyberspace.

**[U.S. Air Force Core Values:]{.underline}** Integrity First, Service
Before Self, Excellence in All We Do.

**[U.S. Air Force Vision:]{.underline}** Air Force people building the
world's most respected air and space force\... global power and reach
for America.

**[U.S. Air Force Academy Honor Oath:]{.underline}** We will not Lie,
steal or Cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does. Furthermore, I
resolve to do my duty and live honorably, [so help me God.]{.underline}

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