AIR PATROL COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
PACKAGE 2026
◉ Commander in Chief. Answer: Honorable Donald John Trump
◉ Civil Air Patrol missions. Answer: Aerospace Education, Cadet
Program, and Emergency Services
◉ New York Wing Commander. Answer: Colonel Thomas Carello
◉ Drug Demand Reduction program. Answer: The program that focuses
on drug abuse education, prevention, and awareness.
◉ CAP founded. Answer: December 1, 1941
◉ First National Commander of CAP. Answer: Maj. General John F.
Curry
◉ First step in leadership. Answer: Learning how to lead yourself
◉ Most important element in leadership. Answer: Character
, ◉ What leaders defend. Answer: Warriors defend something valuable-
their personal honor
◉ Benefit of the warrior spirit. Answer: Environment of trust and
respect.
◉ Warrior spirit. Answer: A condition of the heart; tough-mindedness
and tireless motivation.
◉ Four core values. Answer: Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and
Volunteer Service
◉ Integrity. Answer: Doing the right thing even when no one is
watching
◉ Respect. Answer: Challenges you to defend human dignity
◉ Genuine self-awareness. Answer: Requires incredible honesty.
◉ Origins of the salute. Answer: Started in the age of chivalry in middle
ages between kings and knights.
◉ Self-management. Answer: The process of directing and controlling
your actions so that you can achieve your goals in life.