The following are topics of information that cadets should have knowledge of for during inspections and when performing their duties:
Phonetic Alphabet / Numerals
A -- Alpha |
N
-- November |
0 -- Zero |
|
B
-- Bravo |
O
-- Oscar |
1 -- WUN |
|
C
-- Charlie |
P
-- Papa |
2 -- TOO |
|
D
-- Delta |
Q
-- Quebec |
3 -- THU REE |
|
E
-- Echo |
R
-- Romeo |
4 -- FO WER |
|
F
-- Foxtrot |
S
-- Sierra |
5 -- FI YIV |
|
G
-- Golf |
T
-- Tango |
6 -- SIX |
|
H
-- Hotel |
U
-- Uniform |
7 -- SEVEN |
|
I
-- India |
V
-- Victor |
8 -- ATE |
|
J
-- Juliet |
W
-- Whiskey |
9 -- NINER |
|
K
-- Kilo |
X
-- XRAY |
500 -- FI YIV ZERO ZERO |
|
L
-- Lima |
Y
-- Yankee |
2100 -- TOO WUN HUN DRED |
|
M
-- Mike |
Z
-- Zulu |
81268 -- ATE WUN TOO SIX ATE |
| Commander-in-Chief | President George W. Bush |
| Vice President | Honorable Richard B. Cheney |
| Secretary of Defense | Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld |
| Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff | General Richard B. Myers, US Air Force |
| Secretary of the Air Force | Honorable Dr. James G. Roche |
| Chief of Staff, US Air Force | General John P. Jumper |
| Commander, Air Education & Training Command | General Hal M. Hornburg |
| Commander, Air University | Lt General Donald A. Lamontagne |
| Commander, 37th Training Wing | Maj General Michael N. Farage |
| Commander, USAF-CAP | Col. Al Allenback |
| National Commander, Civil Air Patrol | Brigadier General Richard L. Bowling |
| Commander, Southwest Region | Colonel Tom Todd |
| Commander, Texas Wing | Colonel Robert Eldridge |
| Commander, Group 5 | Lt Colonel Jack Faas |
| Commander, Plano Mustangs Composite Squadron | Capt Fletcher Sharp |
| Deputy Commander for Cadets | Capt Mickey McDonald |
| Moral Leadership Officer | Capt Mickey McDonald |
| Cadet Squadron Commander | |
| Cadet Squadron First Sergeant | |
| Cadet Squadron Deputy Commander | |
| Cadet Executive Officer |
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."
Civil Air Patrol Motto: Semper Vigilans
Air Force Vision: Global Engagement: A Vision for the 21st Century
US Air Force Mission Statement: To defend the United States through control and exploitation of air and space.
CAP Cadet Program Mission Statement: To provide the youth of our nation a quality program that enhances their leadership skills through an interest in aviation, and simultaneously provide services to the United States Air Force and the local community.
Air Force Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence In All We Do
Air Force Core Competencies: Air and space superiority, Global attack, Rapid global mobility, Precision engagement, Information superiority, Agile combat support
Civil Air Patrol Missions: Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs, Emergency Services
Air Force Cadet Honor Code: "We will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does."
Principles of Followership: Respect for Authority, Attitude, Integrity, Discipline, Listening, Loyalty, Courtesy
Founding Dates of the US Air Force and Civil Air Patrol
 | US Air Force: 18 September 1947 |
| Civil Air Patrol: 1 December 1941 |
| Civil Air Patrol became official Air Force Auxiliary: 26 May 1948 |
Types of Squadrons: Cadet Squadron, Composite Squadron, Senior Squadron
Phase I Achievements: Curry, Arnold, Wright Brothers
Phase II Achievements: Rickenbacker, Lindbergh, Doolittle, Goddard, Armstrong
Four Phase Awards: Mitchell, Earhart, Eaker, Spaatz
Five Characteristics of a Command Voice
| Loudness |
| Projection |
| Distinction |
| Inflection |
| Snap |
Uniform Item Symbolism
| Hat Insignia: The cap insignia represents the original Army
Air Corps on which the Air Force was founded |
| Texas Wing Patch: The patch represents the Wings over the
Lone Star State of Texas |
| Squadron Patch: The red, white and blue represent the colors
of the Texas flags, the P51 Mustang aircraft represents the Mustangs of the Plano Composite Squadron, and Semper Vigilan represents the unity and always on the lookout to help our community and members in service to the Civil Air Patrol. |