General Knowledge



General Knowledge

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.”

THE CADET HONOR CODE: “ I will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor will I tolerate anyone among us who does so.”

CAP MOTTO: “Semper Vigilance - Always Vigilant”

CAP CORE VALUES: Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, Respect

Three Missions of CAP: 1.) The Cadet Program

2.) Emergency Services

3.) Aerospace Education

CIVIL AIR PATROL KNOWLEDGE:

1.) Civil Air Patrol was founded on December 1, 1941

2.) The founder of CAP is the Honorable Gill Rob Wilson

3.) CAP became an auxiliary of the USAAC in 1943

4.) USAF was founded on September 27, 1947

5.) President Truman signed Public Law 476 that incorporated CAP as a nonprofit organization on July 4, 1946

6.) May 26, 1948 Congress passed Public Law 557 which made CAP the official Auxiliary of the USAF

7.) First National Commander was Maj. General John F. Curry, USAAC

8.) CAP consists of a National Headquarters, 8 Regions, and 52 Wings

9.) CAP is an all volunteer organization comprised of civilians, and is governed by the National Board and a Board of Directors known as the National Executive Committee

10.)During WWII CAP sunk 3 German U-boats off the east coast

THE TWELVE GENERAL ORDERS:

1.) To take charge of this post and all designated property in view.

2.) To walk this post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

3.) To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

4.) To repeat all calls from other posts.

5.) To quit my post only when properly relieved.

6.) To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentinel who relieves me, all orders from the Commander, Officer of the Day, and all Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers of the Guard.

7.) To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

8.) To give alarm in case of fire or disorder.

9.) To call the Sergeant of the Guard in any case not covered by my instructions.

10.) To salute all Officers, Colors and Standards not cased.

11.) To be especially watchful at night and during time of challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post.

12.) To use no force or show of force in the executions of my duties.

PHONETIC ALPHABET:

Alpha Echo India Mike Quebec Uniform Yankee

Bravo Foxtrot Juliet November Romeo Victor Zulu

Charlie Golf Kilo Oscar Sierra Whiskey

Delta Hotel Lima Papa Tango X-ray

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