Kentucky Wing Encampment
Basic Cadet
Training Manual
To develop young people into responsible citizens and
aerospace leaders
Kentucky Wing Encampment Cadet Basic Training Manual
Table of Contents
CAP Cadet Knowledge
CAP Cadet Oath
CAP Core Values
CAP Motto
CAP Missions
America’s Leaders
Chain of Command
Phonetic Alphabet
CAP Cadet Grade Structure
CAP Senior Member Grade
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USAF Knowledge
USAF Vision
USAF Mission
USAF Core Values
USAF Major Commands
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Barracks Inspection Procedures
Name Tag
Bunk
Wall Locker
Drawers
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Evaluation Forms
Cadet Drill Evaluation (CDE)
Training Manual Knowledge
Barracks Inspection
Uniform Inspection Form
Cadet Physical Fitness Test Standards
United States Air Force Song
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CAP 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
CAP CORE VALUES
Integrity
Volunteer Service
Excellence
Respect
CAP MOTTO
Semper Vigilans – Always Vigilant
CAP MISSIONS
Cadet Programs
Emergency Services
Aerospace Education
Encampment Theme
“What an Opportunity”
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AMERICA’S LEADERS
President of the United States
___________________________
Secretary of Defense
___________________________
Chairman Joint Chief 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
___________________________
Kentucky 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
B - Bravo
C - Charlie
D - Delta
E - Echo
F - Foxtrot
G - Golf
H - Hotel
I - India
J - Juliet
K - Kilo
L - Lima
M - Mike
N - November
O - Oscar
P - Papa
Q - Quebec
R - Romeo
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S - Sierra
T - Tango
U - Uniform
V - Victor
W - Whiskey
X - X-ray
Y - Yankee
Z - Zulu
0 - Zero
1 - Wun
2 - Two
3 - Tree
4 - Fower
5 - Fife
6 - Six
7 - Seven
8 - Ait
9 - Niner
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CAP CADET GRADE STRUCTURE
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CAP OFFICER GRADE STRUCTURE
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USAF VISION
Global Vigilance, Reach, and Power
USAF MISSION
The mission of the United States Air Force is to deliver sovereign options for
the defense of the United States of America and its global interests -- to fly and
fight 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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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 ____________
Command(s)
FALL IN
Present ARMS
&
Order ARMS
Parade REST
Flight ATTENTION
Left Step MARCH
&
Flight HALT
Left FACE
About FACE
Forward MARCH
Right Flank MARCH
Left Flank MARCH
Column Right MARCH
&
Forward MARCH
To the Rear MARCH
Column Left MARCH
&
Forward MARCH
Change Step MARCH
Flight HALT
Right FACE
Open Ranks MARCH
Ready FRONT
Close Ranks MARCH
FALL OUT
TOTAL
SQUADRON _______
FLIGHT _______
DATE _________
Acceptable standards
1. Assumes the proper position of attention
2. Obtains proper dress, cover, interval and distance
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
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
1. Stands and shows good posture with knees slightly bent
2. Remains immobile and silent
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
1. Pivots 90-degrees to the left on ball and heel of foot
2. Maintains upper body in position of attention
1. Pivots 180-degrees clockwise on ball and heel of foot
2. Maintains upper body in position of attention
1. Steps off on left foot
2. Does not anticipate the command of execution
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
1. In marching, turns 90-degrees to the left
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 right via one or more pivots
2. Takes up half-steps at correct time and maintains until commanded to Forward MARCH
3. Maintains proper dress, cover, interval and distance
1. In marching, reverses direction smartly by pivoting clockwise
2. Maintains posture as if at attention, suspends arm swing during pivot
3. Maintains proper dress, cover, interval and distance
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
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
2. Maintains posture as if at attention, suspends arm swing during pivot
1. Comes to a full stop on appropriate foot
2. Maintains position of attention
1. Pivots 90-degrees to the right on ball and heel of foot
2. Maintains upper body in position of attention
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
1. Lowers arm with snap but without slapping leg
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
2. Maintains position of attention
1. Breaks ranks to fall out; no specific method of dispersal is required
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Record the total number of “S” and “U” for each column.
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TRAINING MANUAL KNOWLEDGE EVALUATION FORM
CADET NAME ________________
Section
Knowledge
CADET OATH
CAP CORE VALUES
CAP MOTTO
CAP MISSIONS
CADET MISSION STATEMENT
CAP
CADET
KNOWLEDGE
CHAIN OF COMMAND
PHONETIC ALPHABET
CADET GRADES
BARRACKS
SOP
FLIGHT _______
DATE ________
Acceptable standards
Accurately recites entire CAP cadet oath without omitting any
words
Accurately lists all 4 CAP core values and has an understanding
of what each core value means
Accurately recites CAP motto and has an understanding of what
it means
Accurately lists all 3 CAP missions and can describe and/or give
specific examples of each
Accurately recites CAP cadet mission statement
USAF VISION
USAF MISSION
Accurately recites USAF mission statement
USAF CORE VALUES
USAF MAJOR COMMANDS
Accurately lists all 3 USAF core values and has an understanding
of what each core value means
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
ROOM
Demonstrates knowledge of barracks inspection standards
BARRACKS AREA
Demonstrates knowledge of barracks inspection standards
TOTAL
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Accurately recites each position within the CAP chain of
command and the individuals currently holding those positions
Accurately recites the phonetic alphabet from A-Z
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
demonstrates the ability to recognize and/or describe the insignia
for each
Accurately recites USAF vision statement
SENIOR MEMBER GRADES
USAF
KNOWLEDGE
SQUADRON _______
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UNIFORM INSPECTION (MALE)
CADET NAME __________ SQUADRON _______
UNIFORM ITEM
HEADGEAR
SHIRT
BLUES
(MALE)
TROUSERS
FOOTWEAR
INSIGNIA
HEADGEAR
SHIRT
BDU’S
(MALE)
TROUSERS
FOOTWEAR
INSIGNIA
OVERALL
GROOMING
(MALE)
HAIR
TOTAL
FLIGHT _______
DATE _______
ACCEPTABLE STANDARDS
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 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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
Button front closure; material must match that of shirt
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.
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
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
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
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
Record the total number of “S” and “U” for each column.
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UNIFORM INSPECTION (FEMALE)
CADET NAME ___________
UNIFORM ITEM
HEADGEAR
SHIRT
BLUES
(FEMALE)
TROUSERS
FOOTWEAR
INSIGNIA
HEADGEAR
SHIRT
BDU’S
(FEMALE)
TROUSERS
FOOTWEAR
INSIGNIA
OVERALL
GROOMING
(FEMALE)
HAIR
TOTAL
SQUADRON _______
FLIGHT _______
DATE ______
ACCEPTABLE STANDARDS
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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 1 st 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
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
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
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
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
Cadet Officers- miniature (metal) on epaulet sleeve
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
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
Button front closure; material must match that of shirt
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.
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
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
of properly worn headgear. May be visible in front of woman’s flight cap
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.
Record the total number of “S” and “U” for each column.
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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 hell of a 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,
Send 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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