Cadet Memory Work

Committing items to memory is not busy work or a means to punish officers and cadet members. Rather, keeping in mind specific facts and aspects of Civil Air Patrol provides both Officers and cadets a solid foundation upon which each might develop their volunteer experience.

1. Definition of Military Discipline

While there are many varying opinions on what exactly the definition of leadership is, Squadron 36 has traditionally defined leadership as Military discipline is that mental attitude and state of training that renders obedience instinctive under all condition. It is founded upon respect for, and loyalty to properly constituted authority.

2. 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.

3. Squadron Motto

Exceed the Challenge

4. CAP Motto

Semper Vigilans, which means Always Vigilant.

5. CAP Missions

• Cadet Programs
• Aerospace Education
• Emergency Services

6. Core Values

• Integrity
• Volunteer Service
• Respect

7. The Cadet Oath

I pledge that I will serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol cadet program; 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 prepare myself to be of service to my community, state, and nation.

8. The Squadron 36 Patch

The shape of Squadron 36's patch is directly taken from command patches of the United States Air Force. Members are authorized to wear this patch on the following uniforms. The Squadron 36 patch is comprised of various symbols.

1. Name: Across the top of the patch is the name John J. Montgomery, who is the aviation pioneer for whom our squadron is named.
2. Eagle: Predominantly displayed on the right side of the patch is the bald eagle, which represents the United States of America and the aviation superpower that we are.
3. Olive Branch: Clutched in the talons of the eagle is an olive branch that symbolizes the peaceful, benevolent ideas that the Civil Air Patrol is founded upon.
4. Border: The black border represents the squadron colors.
5. Earth: The earth represents where we came from.
6. Moon: The moon represents where we have gone.
7. Stars: The stars for where we are heading.
8. Motto: Across the scroll are the words Exceed the Challenge. This is the squadron motto and the idea on which Senior Members and cadet members strive.
9. 36: The large 36 in the upper left-hand corner represents the squadron's informal numerical designation.
10. Yellow: The yellow color represents the torch of knowledge that our cadets strive for.
11. Scroll: The scroll represents camaraderie between senior and cadet members.
12. White: The white on the patch stands for the pure eagerness of youth, striving for knowledge.
13. Red: The red on the patch stands for the lives lost during times of war and peace.

9. Civil Air Patrol Chain of Command

Squadron 36's ascending authority follows in this order:

1. Group Commander
2. Wing Commander
3. Region Commander
4. National Commander

10. Air Force Chain of Command

The Air Force's ascending oversight over Squadron 36 follows in this order:

1. California State Director
2. CAP-USAF Pacific Region Liaison
3. CAP-USAF Commander
4. Air University Commander
5. Air Education and Training Command Commander
6. Air Force Chief of Staff
7. Secretary of the Air Force

11. Squadron Senior Staff Positions

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