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Ohio Wing Encampment Cadet Basic Training Manual 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CAP Cadet Knowledge

CAP Cadet Oath 3

CAP Core Values 3

CAP Motto 3

CAP Missions 3

USAF Leadership 4

Chain of Command 4

Phonetic Alphabet 5

CAP Organization 5

CAP Cadet Grade Structure 6

CAP Senior Member Grade 7

USAF Knowledge

USAF Vision 8

USAF Mission 8

USAF Core Values 8

USAF Major Commands 8

Uniform Wear Procedures

Name Tag 9

Flight Cap 10

Grade Insignia 10

Barracks Inspection Procedures

Name Tag 11

Bunk 11

Wall Locker 12

Drawers 14

Evaluation Forms

Cadet Drill Evaluation (CDE) 16

Training Manual Knowledge 17

Barracks Inspection 18

Uniform Inspection Form 19

Cadet Physical Fitness Test Standards 21

United States Air Force Song 24


CADET KNOWLEDGE

CAP CADET OATH

I pledge to 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 CORE VALUES

Integrity

Volunteer Service

Excellence

Respect

CAP MOTTO

Semper Vigilans – Always Vigilant

CAP MISSIONS

Cadet Programs

Emergency Services

Aerospace Education


USAF LEADERSHIP

President of the United States ___________________________

Secretary of Defense ___________________________

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff ___________________________

Secretary of the Air Force ___________________________

USAF Chief of Staff ___________________________

AETC Commander ___________________________

Air University Commander ___________________________

CAP-USAF Commander ___________________________

CHAIN OF COMMAND

CAP National Commander ___________________________

GLR Commander ___________________________

Ohio Wing Commander ___________________________

Encampment Commander ___________________________

Encampment Commandant of Cadets ___________________________

Encampment Cadet Commander ___________________________

Encampment Cadet Deputy Commander _________________________

Encampment Squadron Commander ___________________________

Encampment Flight Commander ___________________________

Encampment Flight Sergeant ___________________________


PHONETIC ALPHABET

A - Alpha J - Juliet S - Sierra 0 - Zero

B - Bravo K - Kilo T - Tango 1 - Wun

C - Charlie L - Lima U - Uniform 2 - Two

D - Delta M - Mike V - Victor 3 - Tree

E - Echo N - November W - Whiskey 4 - Fower

F - Foxtrot O - Oscar X - X-ray 5 - Fife

G - Golf P - Papa Y - Yankee 6 - Six

H - Hotel Q - Quebec Z - Zulu 7 - Seven

I - India R - Romeo 8 - Ait

9 - Niner

CIVIL AIR PATROL ORGANIZATION

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

MAXWELL AFB, AL

8 REGIONS

GREAT LAKES REGION

MIDDLE EAST REGION

NORTH CENTRAL REGION

NORTHEAST REGION

PACIFIC REGION

ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION

SOUTHEAST REGION

SOUTHWEST REGION

52 WINGS

50 STATES, NATIONAL CAPITAL, PUERTO RICO


CAP CADET GRADE STRUCTURE


CAP OFFICER GRADE STRUCTURE


USAF KNOWLEDGE

USAF VISION

Global Vigilance, Reach and Power

USAF MISSION

To Fly, Fight and Win… in Air, Space and Cyberspace.

USAF CORE VALUES

Integrity First

Service Before Self

Excellence in All We Do

USAF MAJOR COMMANDS

AFMC - Air Force Materiel Command

AFSPC - Air Force Space Command

PACAF - Pacific Air Forces

AFSOC - Air Force Special Operations Command

AMC - Air Mobility Command

USAFE - United States Air Forces Europe

AFRC - Air Force Reserve Command

ACC - Air Combat Command

AETC - Air Education and Training Command


UNIFORM WEAR PROCEDURES

BLUES

NAMEPLATE


FLIGHT CAP

COLLAR INSIGNIA


BARRACKS INSPECTION PROCEDURES

NAMETAG

BUNK


WALL LOCKER

TOP OF WALL LOCKER


HANGARS

BOTTOM OF WALL LOCKER


DRAWERS


TOP DRAWER

MIDDLE DRAWER

BOTTOM DRAWER


CADET DRILL EVALUATION (CDE) FORM

CADET NAME ____________ SQUADRON _______ FLIGHT _______ DATE _________

Command(s) Acceptable standards S U

FALL IN 1. Assumes the proper position of attention

2. Obtains proper dress, cover, interval and distance

Present ARMS

&

Order ARMS

1. Smartly raises right hand to head or headdress along gig line

2. Holds salute until commanded to order arms, then smoothly and smartly retraces path of

arm along gig line

Parade REST

1. Moves left foot such that heels are 12 inches apart

2. Extends arms behind body and places right hand in palm of the left hand

3. Keeps head and eyes straight ahead; is immobile and silent

Flight ATTENTION 1. Stands and shows good posture with knees slightly bent

2. Remains immobile and silent

Left Step MARCH

&

Flight HALT

1. Steps sideways to left via a series of 12 inch steps

2. Maintains upper body in position of attention

3. After being commanded to halt, takes another full step to the left

Left FACE 1. Pivots 90-degrees to the left on ball and heel of foot


About FACE 1. Pivots 180-degrees clockwise on ball and heel of foot


Forward MARCH 1. Steps off on left foot

2. Does not anticipate the command of execution

Right Flank MARCH

1. In marching, turns 90-degrees to the right

2. Maintains proper dress, cover, interval and distance

3. Maintains posture as if at attention, suspends arm swing during pivot

Left Flank MARCH

1. In marching, turns 90-degrees to the left



Column Right MARCH

&

Forward MARCH

1. In marching, turns 90-degrees to the right via one or more pivots

2. Takes up half-steps at correct time and maintains until commanded to Forward MARCH


To the Rear MARCH

1. In marching, reverses direction smartly by pivoting clockwise



Column Left MARCH

&

Forward MARCH

1. In marching, turns 90-degrees to the left via one or more pivots

2. Takes up half-steps at correct time and maintains until commanded to Forward MARCH


Change Step MARCH 1. In one count, places ball of right foot alongside heel of left foot, then steps off with left foot


Flight HALT 1. Comes to a full stop on appropriate foot

2. Maintains position of attention

Right FACE 1. Pivots 90-degrees to the right on ball and heel of foot


Open Ranks MARCH 1. Marches forward a number of steps equal to the number of ranks behind him/her

2. Automatically executes Dress Right, DRESS at the halt

Ready FRONT 1. Lowers arm with snap but without slapping leg

2. Turns head smartly to front with snap

Close Ranks MARCH 1. Steps forward a number of steps equal to the number of ranks in front of him/her

2. Maintains position of attention

FALL OUT 1. Breaks ranks to fall out; no specific method of dispersal is required

TOTAL Record the total number of “S” and “U” for each column.


TRAINING MANUAL KNOWLEDGE EVALUATION FORM

CADET NAME ________________ SQUADRON _______ FLIGHT _______ DATE ________

Section Knowledge Acceptable standards S U

CADET OATH

Accurately recites entire CAP cadet oath without omitting any

words

CAP CORE VALUES

Accurately lists all 4 CAP core values and has an understanding

of what each core value means

CAP MOTTO

Accurately recites CAP motto and has an understanding of what

it means

CAP MISSIONS

Accurately lists all 3 CAP missions and can describe and/or give

specific examples of each

CADET MISSION STATEMENT

Accurately recites CAP cadet mission statement

CHAIN OF COMMAND

Accurately recites each position within the CAP chain of

command and the individuals currently holding those positions

PHONETIC ALPHABET

Accurately recites the phonetic alphabet from A-Z

CADET GRADES

Accurately lists each CAP cadet grade in order and demonstrates

the ability to recognize and/or describe the insignia for each

SENIOR MEMBER GRADES

Accurately lists each CAP senior member grade in order and

demonstrates the ability to recognize and/or describe the insignia

for each

CAP

CADET

KNOWLEDGE

USAF VISION

Accurately recites USAF vision statement

USAF MISSION

Accurately recites USAF mission statement

USAF CORE VALUES

Accurately lists all 3 USAF core values and has an understanding

of what each core value means

USAF MAJOR COMMANDS

Accurately lists all 9 USAF major commands

USAF

KNOWLEDGE

BUNK

Demonstrates knowledge of barracks inspection standards

LOCKER


DRAWERS


ROOM


BARRACKS AREA


BARRACKS

SOP

TOTAL Record the total number of “S” and “U” for each column.


BARRACKS INSPECTION FORM


UNIFORM INSPECTION (MALE)

CADET NAME __________ SQUADRON _______ FLIGHT _______ DATE _______

UNIFORM ITEM ACCEPTABLE STANDARDS S U

HEADGEAR

Worn slightly to the wearer’s right with vertical crease of the cap in line with the center of

the forehead, in a straight line with the nose; extends 1 inch from the eyebrows in the

front; if not worn, tucked under belt on either side between 1st and 2

nd belt loops; cap will

not fold over the belt; top of cap will not be crushed or made to form a peak in the rear

SHIRT

Tie is optional unless worn with service dress uniform; with arms bent at a 90 degree

angle, sleeves should barely touch or come within 1 inch or the forearm; will have a

tapered fit; military creases are prohibited; sleeve crease is centered on the epaulet

Tie – tip of tie will be no more than 1 ½ inch above or below top of belt buckle; tie bar or

tack will be centered between bottom edge of knot and tip of tie; CAP crest, Air Force coat

of arms, Air Force Wing and Star or grade insignia may be worn

TROUSERS

Trim-fitted with no bunching at waist or bagging at seat; full cut, straight hanging and

without cuffs; front of trouser legs rests on the front of the shoe with a slight break in the

crease; back of trouser legs will extend 7/8 of an inch longer than the front; will NOT be

bloused over boots; must be worn at the natural waist line and not resting on the hips

Belt – Woven 1 ¼ inch cotton web or elastic with matching silver-color metal tip and

buckle of chrome-like finish; silver tip and end of belt extends beyond the buckle, facing

the wearer’s left, with no blue fabric showing

FOOTWEAR

Low Quarters – black oxford; high gloss or patent finish; lace-up style with a plain

rounded toe, without perforation or design; sole will NOT exceed ½ inch in thickness and

the heel will not exceed 1 inch in height

Socks – plain black, without design; plain white socks may be worn with boots

BLUES

(MALE)

INSIGNIA

Enlisted Cadets- metal chevrons worn on both collars, parallel to and 1inch from edge of

collar, centered top to bottom

Cadet Officers- miniature (metal) on epaulet sleeve

HEADGEAR Worn squarely on the head with no hair protruding in front of the cap; when not being

worn, is stowed in either of the lower cargo pockets of the trousers

SHIRT

Long sleeve; single breasted with 4 bellow pockets with flaps; sleeves may be rolled up; if

rolled up sleeve material must match shirt material and will touch or come within 1 inch of

forearms when arm is bent at a 90 degree angle; military creases are prohibited

TROUSERS Button front closure; material must match that of shirt

FOOTWEAR

Combat Boots – black, with or without safety toe; must have a plain rounded toe; zipper or

plastic inserts are optional; no designs; highly polished, high gloss or patent leather.


BDU’S

(MALE)

INSIGNIA

Enlisted Cadets- metal chevrons worn on both collars, parallel to and 1 inch from edge of


Cadet Officers- regular (embroidered) on both collars, parallel to and 1inch from edge of

collar

OVERALL

Hair Overall – clean, well groomed and neat. If dyed, will look natural. Will NOT contain

excessive amounts of grooming aids. Will NOT touch the eyebrow or protrude below the

front band of properly worn headgear. May be visible in front of woman’s flight cap

GROOMING

(MALE)

HAIR

Hair – tapered appearance on both sides and back. Block cut permitted with tapered

appearance. Will NOT touch ear. Will NOT exceed 1 ¼ inches in bulk regardless of

length. Will NOT exceed ¼ inch at the natural termination point. Sideburns must be neatly

trimmed and tapered in the same manner as the haircut. Will be straight and of even width

(not flared) and end in a clean-shaven horizontal line. Will NOT extend below the lowest

part of the exterior ear opening

TOTAL

Record the total number of “S” and “U” for each column.


UNIFORM INSPECTION (FEMALE)

CADET NAME ___________ SQUADRON _______ FLIGHT _______ DATE ______

UNIFORM ITEM ACCEPTABLE STANDARDS S U

HEADGEAR

Worn slightly to the wearer’s right with vertical crease of the cap in line with the center of

the forehead, in a straight line with the nose; extends 1 inch from the eyebrows in the

front; if not worn, tucked under belt on either side between 1st and 2

nd belt loops; cap will

not fold over the belt; top of cap will not be crushed or made to form a peak in the rear

SHIRT

Tie tab is optional unless worn with service dress uniform; with arms bent at a 90 degree

angle, sleeves should barely touch or come within 1 inch or the forearm; will have a

tapered fit; military creases are prohibited; sleeve crease is centered on the epaulet

TROUSERS

Natural fitting over the hips with no bunching at waist or bagging at seat; front of trouser

legs rests on the front of the shoe with a slight break in the crease; tailored straight

hanging, no flare at the bottom; back of trouser legs will extend 7/8 of an inch longer than

the front; will NOT be bloused over boots

Belt – Woven 1 ¼ inch cotton web or elastic with matching silver-color metal tip and

buckle of chrome-like finish; silver tip and end of belt extends beyond the buckle, facing

the wearer’s left, with no blue fabric showing

FOOTWEAR

Low Quarters – black oxford; high gloss or patent finish; lace-up style with a plain

rounded toe, without perforation or design; sole will NOT exceed ½ inch in thickness and

the heel will not exceed 1 inch in height

Pumps – heels of a height suitable to the individual, but no higher than 2 ½ inches; plain

black without design or ornamentation; patent or high gloss finish


BLUES

(FEMALE)

INSIGNIA



Cadet Officers- miniature (metal) on epaulet sleeve

HEADGEAR Worn squarely on the head with no hair protruding in front of the cap; when not being

worn, is stowed in either of the lower cargo pockets of the trousers

SHIRT

Long sleeve; single breasted with 4 bellow pockets with flaps; sleeves may be rolled up; if

rolled up sleeve material must match shirt material and will touch or come within 1 inch of

forearms when arm is bent at a 90 degree angle; military creases are prohibited

TROUSERS Button front closure; material must match that of shirt

FOOTWEAR

Combat Boots – black, with or without safety toe; must have a plain rounded toe; zipper or

plastic inserts are optional; no designs; highly polished, high gloss or patent leather.


BDU’S

(FEMALE)

INSIGNIA



Cadet Officers- regular (embroidered) on both collars, parallel to and 1inch from edge of

collar

OVERALL

Clean, well groomed and neat. If dyed, will look natural. Will NOT contain excessive

amounts of grooming aids. Will NOT touch the eyebrow or protrude below the front band

of properly worn headgear. May be visible in front of woman’s flight cap

GROOMING

(FEMALE)

HAIR

Styled to present a professional appearance. Plain and conservative pins, combs,

headbands, bands and barrettes similar to the wearer’s hair color are permitted. Will NOT

be worn in a fad style or violate safety requirements. Will NOT extend in length below the

bottom edge of the shirt collar. Will NOT exceed 3 inches in bulk or prevent proper wear

of headgear. Will NOT include hair ornaments such as ribbons or jeweled pins.

TOTAL

Record the total number of “S” and “U” for each column.


CADET PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST STANDARDS


DAILY LESSONS LEARNED

TRAINING DAY 1

TRAINING DAY 2

TRAINING DAY 3

TRAINING DAY 4


TRAINING DAY 5

TRAINING DAY 6

TRAINING DAY 7


UNITED STATES AIR FORCE SONG

Off we go into the wild blue yonder,

Climbing high into the sun;

Here they come zooming to meet our thunder,

At 'em boys, Give 'er the gun! (Give 'er the gun now!)

Down we dive, spouting our flame from under

Off with one helluva roar!

We live in fame or go down in flame. Hey!

Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force!

Minds of men fashioned a crate of thunder,

Sent it high into the blue;

Hands of men blasted the world asunder,

How they lived God only knew! (God only knew then!)

Souls of men dreaming of skies to conquer

Gave us wings, ever to soar!

With scouts before And bombers galore. Hey!


Off we go into the wild sky yonder,

Keep the wings level and true;

If you'd live to be a grey-haired wonder

Keep the nose out of the blue! (Out of the blue, boy!)

Flying men, guarding our nation's border,

We'll be there, followed by more!

In echelon we carry on. Hey!


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