O hi o W i ng E nc a m pme nt

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T r a i ni ng M a nua l
 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

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 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

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 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 ___________________________

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 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

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 CAP CADET GRADE STRUCTURE

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 CAP OFFICER GRADE STRUCTURE

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 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

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 UNIFORM WEAR PROCEDURES

BLUES

NAMEPLATE

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 FLIGHT CAP

COLLAR INSIGNIA

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 BARRACKS INSPECTION PROCEDURES

NAMETAG

BUNK

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 WALL LOCKER

TOP OF WALL LOCKER

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 HANGARS

BOTTOM OF WALL LOCKER

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 DRAWERS

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 TOP DRAWER

MIDDLE DRAWER

BOTTOM DRAWER

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 CADET DRILL EVALUATION (CDE) FORM
CADET NAME ____________ SQUADRON _______ FLIGHT _______ DATE _________

Command(s) Acceptable standards S U

1. Assumes the proper position of attention
FALL IN
2. Obtains proper dress, cover, interval and distance
Present 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
Order ARMS arm along gig line
1. Moves left foot such that heels are 12 inches apart
Parade REST 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
1. Stands and shows good posture with knees slightly bent
Flight ATTENTION
2. Remains immobile and silent
Left Step MARCH 1. Steps sideways to left via a series of 12 inch steps
& 2. Maintains upper body in position of attention
Flight HALT 3. After being commanded to halt, takes another full step to the left
1. Pivots 90-degrees to the left on ball and heel of foot
Left FACE
2. Maintains upper body in position of attention
1. Pivots 180-degrees clockwise on ball and heel of foot
About FACE
2. Maintains upper body in position of attention
1. Steps off on left foot
Forward MARCH
2. Does not anticipate the command of execution
1. In marching, turns 90-degrees to the right
Right Flank MARCH 2. Maintains proper dress, cover, interval and distance
3. Maintains posture as if at attention, suspends arm swing during pivot
1. In marching, turns 90-degrees to the left
Left Flank MARCH 2. Maintains proper dress, cover, interval and distance
3. Maintains posture as if at attention, suspends arm swing during pivot
Column Right 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
Forward MARCH 3. Maintains proper dress, cover, interval and distance
1. In marching, reverses direction smartly by pivoting clockwise
To the Rear MARCH 2. Maintains posture as if at attention, suspends arm swing during pivot
3. Maintains proper dress, cover, interval and distance
Column Left 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
Forward MARCH 3. Maintains proper dress, cover, interval and distance
1. In one count, places ball of right foot alongside heel of left foot, then steps off with left foot
Change Step MARCH
2. Maintains posture as if at attention, suspends arm swing during pivot
1. Comes to a full stop on appropriate foot
Flight HALT
2. Maintains position of attention
1. Pivots 90-degrees to the right on ball and heel of foot
Right FACE
2. Maintains upper body in position of attention
1. Marches forward a number of steps equal to the number of ranks behind him/her
Open Ranks MARCH
2. Automatically executes Dress Right, DRESS at the halt
1. Lowers arm with snap but without slapping leg
Ready FRONT
2. Turns head smartly to front with snap
1. Steps forward a number of steps equal to the number of ranks in front of him/her
Close Ranks MARCH
2. Maintains position of attention
1. Breaks ranks to fall out; no specific method of dispersal is required
FALL OUT

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

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 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
CAP
CADET CHAIN OF COMMAND Accurately recites each position within the CAP chain of
KNOWLEDGE 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
Accurately lists each CAP senior member grade in order and
SENIOR MEMBER GRADES
demonstrates the ability to recognize and/or describe the insignia
for each
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
USAF of what each core value means
KNOWLEDGE USAF MAJOR COMMANDS Accurately lists all 9 USAF major commands

BUNK Demonstrates knowledge of barracks inspection standards

LOCKER Demonstrates knowledge of barracks inspection standards

DRAWERS Demonstrates knowledge of barracks inspection standards

BARRACKS
SOP ROOM Demonstrates knowledge of barracks inspection standards

BARRACKS AREA Demonstrates knowledge of barracks inspection standards

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

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 BARRACKS INSPECTION FORM

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 UNIFORM INSPECTION (MALE)
CADET NAME __________ SQUADRON _______ FLIGHT _______ DATE _______

UNIFORM ITEM ACCEPTABLE STANDARDS S U

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
HEADGEAR
front; if not worn, tucked under belt on either side between 1st and 2nd 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
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
SHIRT
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
Trim-fitted with no bunching at waist or bagging at seat; full cut, straight hanging and
BLUES without cuffs; front of trouser legs rests on the front of the shoe with a slight break in the
(MALE) crease; back of trouser legs will extend 7/8 of an inch longer than the front; will NOT be
TROUSERS 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
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
FOOTWEAR
the heel will not exceed 1 inch in height
Socks – plain black, without design; plain white socks may be worn with boots
Enlisted Cadets- metal chevrons worn on both collars, parallel to and 1inch from edge of
INSIGNIA collar, centered top to bottom
Cadet Officers- miniature (metal) on epaulet sleeve

Worn squarely on the head with no hair protruding in front of the cap; when not being
HEADGEAR
worn, is stowed in either of the lower cargo pockets of the trousers
Long sleeve; single breasted with 4 bellow pockets with flaps; sleeves may be rolled up; if
SHIRT 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
Button front closure; material must match that of shirt
TROUSERS
BDU’S
(MALE) Combat Boots – black, with or without safety toe; must have a plain rounded toe; zipper or
FOOTWEAR plastic inserts are optional; no designs; highly polished, high gloss or patent leather.
Socks – plain black, without design; plain white socks may be worn with boots
Enlisted Cadets- metal chevrons worn on both collars, parallel to and 1 inch from edge of
collar, centered top to bottom
INSIGNIA
Cadet Officers- regular (embroidered) on both collars, parallel to and 1inch from edge of
collar

Hair Overall – clean, well groomed and neat. If dyed, will look natural. Will NOT contain
OVERALL 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
Hair – tapered appearance on both sides and back. Block cut permitted with tapered
GROOMING
appearance. Will NOT touch ear. Will NOT exceed 1 ¼ inches in bulk regardless of
(MALE)
length. Will NOT exceed ¼ inch at the natural termination point. Sideburns must be neatly
HAIR
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.

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 UNIFORM INSPECTION (FEMALE)
CADET NAME ___________ SQUADRON _______ FLIGHT _______ DATE ______

UNIFORM ITEM ACCEPTABLE STANDARDS S U

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
HEADGEAR
front; if not worn, tucked under belt on either side between 1st and 2nd 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
Tie tab is optional unless worn with service dress uniform; with arms bent at a 90 degree
SHIRT 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
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
TROUSERS the front; will NOT be bloused over boots
BLUES
Belt – Woven 1 ¼ inch cotton web or elastic with matching silver-color metal tip and
(FEMALE)
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
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
FOOTWEAR
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
Socks – plain black, without design; plain white socks may be worn with boots
Enlisted Cadets- metal chevrons worn on both collars, parallel to and 1inch from edge of
INSIGNIA collar, centered top to bottom
Cadet Officers- miniature (metal) on epaulet sleeve

Worn squarely on the head with no hair protruding in front of the cap; when not being
HEADGEAR
worn, is stowed in either of the lower cargo pockets of the trousers
Long sleeve; single breasted with 4 bellow pockets with flaps; sleeves may be rolled up; if
SHIRT 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
Button front closure; material must match that of shirt
TROUSERS
BDU’S
(FEMALE) Combat Boots – black, with or without safety toe; must have a plain rounded toe; zipper or
FOOTWEAR plastic inserts are optional; no designs; highly polished, high gloss or patent leather.
Socks – plain black, without design; plain white socks may be worn with boots
Enlisted Cadets- metal chevrons worn on both collars, parallel to and 1inch from edge of
collar, centered top to bottom
INSIGNIA
Cadet Officers- regular (embroidered) on both collars, parallel to and 1inch from edge of
collar

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

GROOMING Styled to present a professional appearance. Plain and conservative pins, combs,
(FEMALE) 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
HAIR
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.

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 CADET PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST STANDARDS

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 DAILY LESSONS LEARNED
TRAINING DAY 1

TRAINING DAY 2

TRAINING DAY 3

TRAINING DAY 4

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 TRAINING DAY 5

TRAINING DAY 6

TRAINING DAY 7

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

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

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