Extra- Wright Brothers Prep Flashcards
What is the primary mission of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP)?
A- To provide global military surveillance
B- To conduct search and rescue missions
C-To offer aerospace education
Both B and C
Both B and C
In the “Learn to Lead” program, what is the first rank a cadet can achieve?
Cadet Airman
Which of the following is NOT a core value of the Civil Air Patrol?
Integrity
Volunteer Service
Excellence
Competition
Competition
What is the motto of the Civil Air Patrol?
Semper Vigilans (Always Vigilant)
Which program within the Civil Air Patrol focuses on leadership development for cadets?
Cadet Program
Which of the following is a benefit of participating in the Civil Air Patrol’s Cadet Program?
Learning to fly commercial airliners
Gaining leadership skills
Earning a private pilot’s license for free
Automatic entry into the military
Gaining leadership skills
How does the Civil Air Patrol support its mission of aerospace education?
Offering educational programs to cadets and the community
Which of the following activities is NOT part of the Civil Air Patrol’s Cadet Program?
Emergency services training
International Air Cadet Exchange
Deep-sea diving expeditions
Leadership development
Deep-sea diving expeditions
what is the warrior spirit?
a condition of the heart
tough mindedness and tireless motivation
warriors defend…?
their personal honor
what are the three benefits of having a warrior spirit?
clear conscience
good reputation
enviorment of trust and respect
honorable
clear conscience
good reputation
enviorment of trust and respect
4 core values are…
integrity, respect, excellence, volunteer service
why should we keep our character to high standards?
because our success in everything hinges on how we embrace our core values
what is the definition of self awareness?
the ability to monitor and judge your own actions
what is the definition of self-discipline?
the ability to direct your thoughts actions and emotions toward a meaningful purpose
how can you develop self discipline?
by wearing your uniform to exact standards
by strengthening your work habits
what is attitude?
the state of mind that lies behind your every action
why are attitudes contagious
because your attitude affects everyone else wether its good or not
what is an oath?
a solemn promise
what does the cadet oath symbolize?
how serious cadets are about becoming leaders
what is the root of all military customs and courtesies?
basic politeness and respect
why does the customs and courtesies effect the teams spirit?
it strengthens their self discipline and they can maintain a positive attitude
why does the cadets appearance matter?
because it reflects everyone else in the group
what is jumping the chain of command?
when an individual takes an issue to a high level leader, without consulting their immediate superiors
what is self management?
the process of directing and controlling your actions so that you can achieve their goals
what is a future picture?
a clear compelling description of what you want your life to look like at some point in the future
why is it important to have decision making process?
it helps ensure that you wont overlook an important aspect of the problem
what is the ethical trap?
when a leader makes initial bad decisions, and they get caught up in it
what is the definition of time management?
the process of organizing your time wisely
why is time management important for leaders?
because as you take on the increased burden of not only managing your own time, but also others time as well
what is the definition of of efficency?
how well a leader is making use of their time and other resources
what is the definition of procrastination?
the practice of putting off for no good reason a task that should be done right now
what are some reasons people procrastinate?
fear of failure
uncertainty about what they are supposed to do
not knowing where to start
the task is unpleasant
they have a desire to work on tasks that are more fun
what is one way you can avoid procrastination?
identify why you are avoiding the task
stress is the body’s response to ______
change
stress can be a good thing because?
stress can be a bad thing because?
it can energize you and pump you up
it is a destructive force that can harm your body or thoughts
a stressor is anything that ______ ___ ______
causes you stress
can being able to cope with stress be a bad thing? why?
yes
yes, because it can affect your mood, your ability to succeed, and then those failures can lead to more stress
what is the definition of team?
a collection of individuals who are committed to working together to achieve a common goal
diversity can make a team stronger because?
everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses but on a team they can use each others strengths and skills
team spirit is important because it can _____ _____
build trust
synergy is the idea that…
by working together they can achieve more than each individual can on their own
good team players have…
self-discipline
selflessness
enthusiasm
loyalty
a mentor is a _____, _______, experienced, _______
close
trusted
advisor
to become mentor ready you need to be eager to _____, ______, and ambitious
learn
humble
listening is the process of _________, deciphering, and __________ to spoken and non-______ messages
receiving
responding
verbal
listeners focus on…
meaning
hearing is…
passive
