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Explain why America needs leadership. ✔✔To remain a strong nation, America needs leaders who stand up for what is right.
Explain what a "warrior" is in the context of a "warrior spirit." ✔✔Warrior spirit is a condition of the heart. Tough-mindedness and tireless motivation. A strong character enables them to make sacrifices for the team to achieve there long-term goals.
Describe the "hallmarks" of the warrior spirit. ✔✔Having the warrior spirit mean that you make a promise to yourself that you will not lie, cheat, or steal even if other are doing so.
Identify three benefits of having a warrior spirit. ✔✔A clear conscience, a good reputation, and an environment of trust and respect.
Describe what "Core Values" are. ✔✔The "core values" are the four basic quality's CAP expects all members to display at all times.
Identify Civil Air Patrol's four core values. ✔✔Integrity first, Volunteer Service, Respect, and Excellence in all we do.
Defend the idea that a cadets character ought to be held to high standard. ✔✔A leader should have all the core values because they will be a role model.
Describe the concept of self-awareness. ✔✔To know how well you are living up to the ideals of the core values requires self-awareness, the ability to monitor and judge your own actions.
Describe the concept of self-discipline and what you can do to develop it. ✔✔Self-discipline can be defined as the ability to direct your thoughts, emotions, and actions toward a meaningful purpose.
Describe the concept of attitudes and explain why attitudes are contagious. ✔✔Attitude- The state of mind that lies behind your every action.
all attitudes are contagious good and bad in sports the concept of the home field advantage illustrates this point. As fans cheer, there enthusiasm inspires the team whose performance increases a result.
Identify what is the root of all military customs and courtesy's. ✔✔All military customs and courtesy's are rooted in basic politeness and respect.
Explain why rendering customs and courtesy's are not a mark of inferiority. ✔✔Military customs and courtesies are never a mark of inferiority or servility. they do not say that one person is "better" than another.
Describe how customs and courtesy's affect the team spirit. ✔✔Cadets strengthen their self- discipline and maintain a positive attitude by habitually and cheerfully rendering customs and courtesies.
Describe the origins of the salute. ✔✔The etiquette of the day dictated that should two friendly knights meet, each would raise the visor of his helmet, show his face, and pay proper respect to the other. Etiquette also decreed that the nights salute with there right hands the right hand was the sword hand raising it was a sign of trust.
outline basic rules for customs and courtesy's. ✔✔Page 18-19 in chapter one Learn To Lead.
Describe what usefulness the uniform has as a leadership training tool. ✔✔The uniform is a vehicle for learning self discipline, personal responsibility, and self respect.
Explain why the concept of image is important when wearing the uniform. ✔✔Ones person conduct reflects on everyone in the group.
Defend the idea that wearing a uniform is a privilege. ✔✔Wearing a uniform is a privilege, not a right. because CAP is the U.S Air Force Auxiliary and cadets wear an air force style uniform, There is a special obligation to wear it properly and with pride.
Identify cadet grade insignia. ✔✔- Cadet Airman
- Cadet Airman First Class
- Cadet Senior Airman
- Cadet Staff Sergeant
- Cadet Tech Sergeant
- Cadet Master Sgt
- Cadet Senior Master Sgt
- Cadet Chief Master Sgt
- Cadet Seconded Lt
- Cadet First Lt
- Cadet Captain
- Dress, Right, Dress & Ready, Front.
Explain what the chain of command is. ✔✔The chain of command is the order of authority.
Describe ways in which the chain o command promotes teamwork. ✔✔The chain of command links the most junior cadet with every leader in CAP, all the way up to the national commander.
Describe what "jumping the chain" means and why it is to be avoided. ✔✔Jumping the chain is to be avoided. this occurs when an individual takes an issue to a high-level leader, without consulting their immediate superiors.
