1. Cadet Motto Semper Vigilans – Always Vigilant
Introduction to Civil Air Patrol School Enrichment Program Curry Achievement
Cadet Motto
Semper Vigilans – Always Vigilant
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2. Curry is the first phase of the CAP Cadet Program

3. Curry Achievement Goals
History and Mission
Understanding the Cadet Program
Concept of Leadership and Followership
Essential Customs and Courtesies
Basic Drill and Ceremonies
Build Helpful Learning Skills
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4. History
Major General John Curry helped organize the CAP at the start of World War II (Dec 1, 1941)
The most notable of CAP’s activities during World War II was Coastal Patrol (hunting German submarines)
CAP became a civilian auxiliary of the US Air Force in 1948.
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6. CAP Missions
Cadet program—provides an organized approach to learning how to be a leader and a good citizen
Emergency services—supports our community with search and rescue, disaster relief and life support activities, and emergency communications
Aerospace Education—promotes an understanding of the impact of aviation and space in our lives
Other Missions
Counterdrug
Homeland Security
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7. The Cadet Program See Cadet Progress Chart
A series of 16 achievements and five award stages
Each achievement typically has five requirements:
Moral Leadership,
Physical fitness,
Aerospace Education,
Leadership, and
Activities.
See
Cadet Progress Chart
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9. The Cadet Program (continued)
All portions of an achievement must be passed to promote to the next higher grade
Grade (Rank), Ribbons, and
Achievement Awards (Wright Brothers is first Award)
Cadets must complete the program by Age 18
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10. Leadership Education One of four mandatory parts of Cadet Program
Seven Chapters
Self study
Must pass comprehensive tests
Minimum 60 days between Chapters
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11. Aerospace Education One of four mandatory parts of Cadet Program
Six modules
Self study
Must pass comprehensive tests
Minimum 60 days between Modules
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13. Cadet Progress Chart Curry Arnold Begay, David Sandoval, Sid X X X X X

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15. Self-Paced Reading & Tutoring
The Cadet Program is a Self-Paced program.
Cadet is responsible for working themselves through each achievement.
The student is responsible to ask questions and study assigned material
Tutors may be available to respond to your questions, not make them up.
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16. Professional Image
You are a professional in a professional organization
“Engaged in or worthy of high standards”
Appearance and actions reflect on all of CAP
When in uniform…personal activities that negatively affect the professional image and mission effectiveness should be avoided
Example: Public display of affection detracts from military bearing (hand holding, embracing, etc.)
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17. Grooming Standards
Personal appearance an important part of wearing the uniform
You must meet grooming standards CAPM 39-1
Example: Male hair may not touch the ears or the collar
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18. Cadet Oath
An oath is a custom, dating back to the Romans, of publicly committing yourself to do a task.
“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.”
SAPOWAP
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19. CAP Organization 52 Wings Squadrons Membership New Mexico
Albuquerque has 4 Cadet Squadrons
Rio Rancho Falcon
Membership
Cadets ages 12-18
Seniors are the adult leaders
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20. CAP Summer/Winter Encampments
Spend a week at an Air Force or National Guard Base!
Aerospace Education
Leadership
Physical Fitness –Obstacle Course
Personal growth to your potential
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21. Other CAP Activities International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE)
Cadet Officer School (COS)
National Flight Academies (NFA)
National Cadet Summer Encampment
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22. Summary of Cadet Programs
Aerospace Education
Leadership Training
Orientation Flights
Flight Training (Gliders)
Model Airplane Building
Model Rocketry
Orientation About Aerospace Careers
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23. Orientation Flight Eligibility
Cadets must complete first Achievement (Curry)
Five powered and five glider flights (45 min)
Cadets fly the plane as a Lab for:
Four forces of flight
Three axis of control
Have uniform and ID card
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25. Additional Information
Appointment of
Flight Sergeant
Element Leaders
Need for Senior Members to establish CAP Charter
Uniforms (Blues & BDUs)
My ;
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26. Homework for Tomorrow Prepare a brief biography
Describe your interests and hobbies
What do you want from your association with CAP?
Describe;
Why you admire a particular teacher
Your favorite book
Who was the author?
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27. Leadership and Followership
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28. What is Leadership? Someone who shows the way Examples of good leaders
to guide
to help
Examples of good leaders
Our parents
Our teachers, police
Our ministers and priests
Our mayor, governor, president
A word about words
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29. What makes a good leader?
Knows what must be done
Communicates this to others
Knows how to do the job
Shows others how it should be done
Knows when the job is done properly
Helps others by correcting and teaching
Helps others to feel they are an important part of the team
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30. Introducing Followership
Before you can be a good leader you must learn to be a good follower
Reaching a specific goal while:
Having respect for authority (people in leadership positions)
Keeping a positive mental attitude
Developing integrity
Acquiring self-discipline
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31. Followership Recognize who the leaders are and follows their direction
Listen carefully
Look at what is going on around you
Learn what you are told to do
Awareness
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32. Respect for Authority
People who are qualified to lead are given “authority”
“The power or right to give commands, take actions, make decisions”
By taking the CAP oath you are giving your word to follow
Regulations of CAP
Legitimate orders
Anyone forcing their authority is abusing their authority
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33. Attitude The key to good attitude…
understanding the reasons behind CAP activities and requirements
Confidence that leaders will guide you properly
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34. Integrity Following an honorable code of conduct
Trustworthiness, honesty, dependability
Doing jobs expected of you
Ethics—a code of moral standards of a group
Justice—to treat fairly and impartially
Righteousness—doing what is right
Readiness to apply to your principles to your own conduct first
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35. Integrity Treat others as well as you treat yourself-with respect
Creates self-respect, resolution, and moral and physical courage
Helps you to do the right thing even though it may be very hard to do
Helps you to be selfless instead of selfish
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36. Self Management Manage resources
Your time, Your energy, Your family relations
Get adequate sleep and proper nutrition
Take responsibility for your time, resources and actions
Self-discipline - doing a task that you see needs to be done.
Self management is plotting a course
self-discipline is staying on that course
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37. The Honor Code
“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.”
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38. Chain of Command
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39. Chain of Command Order of authority
“The power or right to give command, take actions, make decisions”
Unit commander down to individual member
Describes specific functions and levels of responsibility
As you progress in rank you get more responsibility and authority
Know the names of all people in authority serving in your unit
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41. Chain of Command The order of authority Element Leader Flight Sergeant
Flight Commander
Cadet Commander
Deputy Commander for Cadets
Squadron Commander
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42. Your Chain of Command CAP - USAF Chain Of Command CAP Chain Of Command
President of the United States
The Honorable George W. Bush
Secretary of Defense
The Honorable Robert Gates
Secretary of the Air Force
The Honorable Michael Wynne
Air Force Chief of Staff
Gen T. Michael Moseley, USAF
Air Education & Training Command Commander
Gen William R. Looney III, USAF
Air University Commander
Lt Gen Stephen Lorenz, USAF
CAP-USAF Commander
Col Russell Hodgkins, USAF
CAP Chain Of Command
Civil Air Patrol National Commander
Brig. Gen. Amy Courter, CAP
Southwest Region Commander
Col. Joseph C. Jensen, CAP
New Mexico Wing Commander
Col. Richard F. Himebrook, CAP
Squadron Cmdr
Not Filled, CAP
Deputy Commander For Cadets
Not filled, CAP
Cadet Cmdr
Flight Commander
Flight Sergeant
Element Leader
YOU… Airman Basic
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43. Duties and Responsibilities
Element member—Part of a flight
Responsible for learning…
Drill movements
How to Report properly
How to fall-in properly
The members of your unit
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44. Duties and Responsibilities
Keep alert
Observe
Keep an open mind on how to do better
Remain proficient in these duties and responsibilities
Never hesitate to ask questions
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45. Customs and Courtesies
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46. Customs and Courtesy A simple politeness and respect
The need to work together
Cooperation is essential to accomplish mission objectives
Promoting coordination
It is important to display a positive attitude
Developing esprit de corps
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47. Customs and Courtesies
Customs are those things which should be done;
taboos are those things which should not be done
Customs that evolve, live and endure,
represent reusable consistent and universally accepted practices
make life more pleasant and facilitate order and excellence
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48. Customs and Courtesies
Addressing someone by their correct title is an important act of courtesy
Address all officers as “Sir” or “Ma’am”
Courtesy and civility are not marks of inferiority or servility
Indicates an individual appreciates the position and rights of another
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49. Reporting Entrance Indoors, remove hat, adjust uniform
Move at the position of attention
Take most direct route
Halt two paces before the officer
Halt so as to squarely face the officer
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50. Reporting Report in a military manner with snap and precision Salute
“Sir/ma’am, (your CAP grade and last name) reporting as ordered.”
Cadet Airman Basic Smith reporting as ordered Sir!
Hold salute until returned
Stand at attention unless invited to do otherwise
Speak clearly, concisely, in conversational tone
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51. Departure Depart Take one step back and salute (hold until returned)
execute appropriate facing movement to take most direct route out.
March at attention
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52. Cadet Uniforms Minimum male uniform: Short sleeve blue shirt
Dark blue trousers
Blue Belt with silver buckle
Blue flight cap
Plain toed black shoes without decoration
Black socks
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53. Female Uniforms
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54. Male Uniforms
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55. Cadet Uniforms Female uniform Light blue blouse Dark blue skirt
Beret or flight cap
Plain nylon hose
Plain black shoes
Black handbag
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56. Grade and Rank Grade is a major step in the promotion structure
Rank is grade adjusted for time
Address cadet officers and seniors has “sir” or “ma’am”
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57. Grade Insignia
Identify US military and CAP rank
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58. Cadet Grade Related to Progress
Phase I
Cadet Basic
Phase II
Cadet Airman
Cadet First Class
Cadet Sergeant
Cadet Staff Sergeant
Cadet Tech Sergeant
Cadet Master Sergeant
Cadet Senior Master
Cadet Chief Master
Phase III
Cadet 2nd Lieutenant
Cadet 1st Lieutenant
Phase IV
Cadet Captain
Cadet Major
Cadet Lieutenant Colonel
Spaatz Award
Cadet Colonel
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59. Drill and Ceremonies
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60. Drill and Ceremonies Purpose
Orderly movement of flight from place to place
Learn teamwork
Learn to follow
Learn discipline
Respond with authority
Follow orders promptly and precisely
Recognize your actions have an impact on others
Create esprit de corps
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61. Drill and Ceremonies The primary purpose of drill is to learn teamwork
Individual Drill
Element Drill
Flight Drill
Flight Leader FL EL EL EL
Element Leaders
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62. Drill and Ceremonies Organization is divided into marching units:
Element
Flight
Squadron
Groups
Wings
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63. Stationary Drill Commands
Attention
(Ten hut)
At ease
Right/left face
Hand salute
Parade rest
Eyes right/left
Present arms
Rest
Dress right dress
Order arms
About face
Ready front
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64. Command Cadence (rhythm)
Preparatory Command
Command of execution
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65. Movement Drill Commands
Forward March
QuickTime
March
Right/ Left step
Right/left Flank March
Element Halt
Mark time March
Change step March
Route step March
Double Time March
Half step March
To the rear March
At ease March
Order arms
About face
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66. Learning Skills
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67. Self-Paced Learning
Used throughout Leadership and Aerospace Education portions
Prepackaged units called chapters and sections
Cover material at own pace
Review areas of interest and those that may be hard to learn
Ask questions
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68. Self-Paced Learning You are responsible to study material Think
Ask questions
Listen
Find ways to improve
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69. Study Habits
Good study habits affect your success with learning new things, like flying!
Find the right time
Find the right surroundings
Allow you to learn more in a shorter time
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70. Good Study Habits
Choose a quiet place to avoid interruptions no radio or TV… give undivided attention to subject
Decide when to study set aside a time
Have good lighting…Be comfortable
Have all needed tools (pencil/paper)
Survey material to study
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71. Good Study Habits
Began by asking yourself questions about the material you are about to read - answer these questions as you read
Underline or highlight important ideas
Complete all material including review questions in the text
Reread to clear up misunderstandings
Take a break every hour - do something physical
Review constantly and periodically
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72. Reading Skills
Reading is the companion tool to listening for effective learning.
Comprehension is the most important thing about reading.
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73. Three Step Approach to Improve Reading Comprehension
Identification
shorten the theme of Section into a single sentence or short paragraph
Analyzes major parts and divisions
Use objectives in the chapter goal at the beginning of each chapter to help you
Answer the question “What am I reading? ”
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74. Three Step Approach to Improve Reading Comprehension
Interpretation
Search for the author’s meaning
Recognize the author’s main ideas and supporting points
A paragraph is a cluster of sentences around a central idea
Ask yourself “What does it mean?”
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75. Three Step Approach to Improve Reading Comprehension
Evaluation
Assure you understand the main points?
Ask yourself “What is the importance of this information?”
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76. Listening Followers and leaders must listen
Must understand what others mean
Must ask for and give Feedback
Outside noises are barriers to active listening
Internal barriers
Thinking about the speaker instead of the message
Thinking we already know the solution before the speaker states it
A closed mind…Keep an open mind
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77. Listening
Focus on what the speaker says not how well the speaker says it
Listen to understand, not to argue or challenge
Keep your feelings positive
Listen to new ideas
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78. Tutors Familiar with material
Responds to questions doesn’t make them up
Must know material thoroughly
Must be skillful in correcting learning difficulties
When promoted to leadership position you may be a tutor
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79. Welcome to the Civil Air Patrol!
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80. Charting Cadet Progress
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