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The 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 to advance my education and training rapidly to be
of service to my community, state and nation.
Civil Air Patrol's Motto
"Semper
Vigilans"-Always Vigilant
USAF Honor Oath
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.
USAF Core Values
Integrity First
Service Before Self
Excellence in All We Do
The Three Missions of CAP
Aerospace Education
Cadet Programs
Emergency Services
The Mission of the Civil Air
Patrol
The
Mission of the Civil Air Patrol is to serve America by
developing our nation's youth, accomplishing local, state, and
national missions, and educating our citizens to ensure air and
space supremacy.
Mission of the CAP Cadet Program
The
Mission of the CAP cadet program is to provide the youth of our
nation with a quality program that enhances their leadership
skills through an interest in aviation and simultaneously
provide services to the United States Air Force and to the local
community
Definition of Leadership
The
art of influencing and directing people in a way that will win
their obedience, confidence, respect, and loyal cooperation in
achieving a common objective or goal.
The Definition of Military
Discipline
Military
discipline is that mental attitude and state of training which
renders obedience instinctive under all conditions. It is
founded upon respect for and loyalty to properly constituted
authority.
The Value of Drill and Ceremonies
On the
drill field, the individual learns to participate as a member of
a team, to appreciate the need discipline, that in to respond to
authority, to follow orders promptly and precisely, and to
recognize the effects of their actions on the group as a whole.
Learning to follow is the first step toward leadership.
Tips
Cadets,
On
this page you will find the necessary information to have both
your BDU and Blues uniforms looking sharp.
Required Materials:
(1) 64 Oz. Bottle of STA FLO (Can be purchased at Wal-Mart)
(1) Pump/Stay Bottle (Can be purchased at Wal-Mart)
(1) Steam Iron & Ironing board
(1) Piece of solid material at least 12 x 12
(3) Hangers
Battle Dress Uniform
Tips for BDU’s
• Wash them alone (or with dark colors) on a cold setting with
very little soap (3 Oz.) at Extra slow/slow (Usually second
slowest setting)
• Do not put them in the dryer to dry them; let them air dry
outside in the shade (Prevents fading)
• Don’t forget your hat; do this in a sink; avoid getting the
brim wet
Tips for Starching & Ironing
BDU’s
Starching
• Wash BDU’s (Never starch BDU’s
dirty)
• Take the fresh pair of BDU’s after washing, and let them sit
for a couple hours
• At this point the BDUs should still be damp
• Fill Pump/Spray ¾ with a 100% mixture of starch (If BDU”s are
dry you need a ¼ Water ¾ Starch mixture; the reasoning for doing
this while the BDU’s are damp is to skip this)
• Hang your damp BDU blouse on a hanger outside or over tub in
an area where you can freely spray starch and leave them to dry,
take the pants and use 2 hangers (1 should be going through the
belt loops from the front and should be able to hold it by it
self, the other through the adjustable waist tabs this should
hold the pants in a upright position)
• Ensure the uniforms collar is correctly folded, all buttons
buttoned (Sleeves on loosest button) and the uniform is hanging
correctly as if being worn
• Use your piece of solid material to cover parts of the BDUs (BDU
pocket flaps, sleeve cuffs, nametapes/CAP tapes), usually these
areas will be affected negatively by the starch
• Spray entire uniform (Except noted areas) until thoroughly
soaked, and dripping
• Leave the uniform until completely dry
• Last, starch your hat until soaked except the brim
Ironing
• Take the dry BDU’s and go about
your ironing (Crease ½ from the BDU pant pocket to center your
creases)
• Place a soak or other material between your hand and hat when
ironing
• Slip a piece of cardboard under the BDU pocket flap to avoid
burn marks
Blues Uniform
• It’s preferred to have your Blues dry cleaned (Ensuring that
they know how to properly crease the sleeves and no where else;
be explicit)
• If you do choose to machine was them follow the same
instructions as for BDU’s
• Spot clean the collar and other parts of the uniform with a
damp rag and laundry detergent if needed whenever necessary
between washings
• Do NOT starch Blues pants or cover
• Use clean white meat tray packaging (Such as from publix) for
backing
• Measuring everything don’t go by your old bullet holes, or
finger
• With ties Half Windsor knots are preferred
• Keep all accessories in good condition (Scratches on belt,
nameplate, frayed ribbons, flight cap device, these all add to
your appearance)
Starching
• Even if you do have your Blues dry cleaned I recommend you
still starch and reiron your Blues shirt
• Hang it outside just as you would your BDU blouse
• Starch until damp NOT soaked it should NOT be dripping (Do
entire uniform including epaulets)
• Let dry then iron as normal
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