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==Cadet Programs==
The Mission of Civil Air Patrol Cadet Programs is to ''Transform youth into dynamic Americans and aerospace leaders'' <ref>https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets</ref>. Cadet Programs activities occur on the squadron, group, region, and national level, and explore all areas of the 3 Missions of the Civil Air Patrol.
The Mission of Civil Air Patrol Cadet Programs is to ''Transform youth into dynamic Americans and aerospace leaders'' <ref>https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets</ref>. Cadet Programs activities occur on the squadron, group, region, and national level, and explore all areas of the 3 Missions of the Civil Air Patrol.


===Cadet Achievement===
==Cadet Achievements==
Cadet Achievement is a broad term that encompasses cadet promotions, awards, and recognitions.  
Cadet Achievement is a broad term that encompasses cadet promotions, awards, and recognitions.
 
====Stripes to Diamonds====
====Stripes to Diamonds====
"Stripes to Diamonds" is a term that refers to the progression from "stripes" or Phase 1 promotions, to "diamonds", referring to the diamond insignia of C/Maj, C/LtCol, and C/Col. Cadet promotions are typically recognition of completing a set of aerospace, leadership, physical fitness, character development, and drill and ceremonies tests and activities.  
"Stripes to Diamonds" is a term that refers to the progression from "stripes" or Phase 1 promotions, to "diamonds", referring to the diamond insignia of C/Maj, C/LtCol, and C/Col. Cadet promotions are typically recognition of completing a set of aerospace, leadership, physical fitness, character development, and drill and ceremonies tests and activities.


Cadets are eligible for promotion every 56 days, with special expedited promotions being given to cadets based on their level of participation in their High Schools Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps programs or JROTC.  
Cadets are eligible for promotion every 56 days, with special expedited promotions being given to cadets based on their level of participation in their High Schools Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps programs or JROTC.


=====Phase 1 - The Learning Phase=====
===Trial Period===
Phase 1 is the entry phase to Civil Air Patrol which encompasses the grades of C/AB-C/SrA. Cadets in phase 1 make up the majority of inflight cadets and are working to improve their followership skills and cadet program knowledge. Cadets in Phase 1 are expected to display a positive, team-oriented attitude, listen actively and attentively to guidance given, and hold a sense of responsibility while working to develop crucial time management skills.
Cadet Airman Basic is a rank automatically given upon membership in the cadet program and it is abbreviated C/AB. There is no insignia for C/AB, and members of this grade should wear no grade on their collar. Cadet Airman Basic typically are element members whose main goal is to advance to Cadet Airman (C/Amn) within a set period of time.
======Cadet Airman Basic======
Cadet Airman Basic is a rank automatically given upon membership in the cadet program and it is abbreviated C/AB. There is no insignia for C/AB, and members of this grade should wear no grade on their collar. Cadet Airman Basic typically are element members whose main goal is to advance to Cadet Airman (C/Amn) within a set period of time.


'''Prerequisites:''' 12 years of age or above (age limit waived if a participant in a Middle School Squadron and in 6th grade)<ref>https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/join/youth-in-cadet-program/cadet-faqs/how-old-do-i-have-to-be-to-join</ref>, U.S. Citizenship (or waiver), active membership. Automatically given upon joining.
'''Prerequisites:''' 12 years of age or above (age limit waived if a participant in a Middle School Squadron and in 6th grade)<ref>https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/join/youth-in-cadet-program/cadet-faqs/how-old-do-i-have-to-be-to-join</ref>, U.S. Citizenship (or waiver), active membership. Automatically given upon joining.


'''Leadership:''' N/A
===Phase 1 - The Learning Phase===
 
Phase 1 is the entry phase to Civil Air Patrol which encompasses the grades of C/AB-C/SrA. Cadets in phase 1 make up the majority of inflight cadets and are working to improve their followership skills and cadet program knowledge. Cadets in Phase 1 are expected to display a positive, team-oriented attitude, listen actively and attentively to guidance given, and hold a sense of responsibility while working to develop crucial time management skills.
'''Aerospace:''' N/A
 
'''Physical Fitness:''' N/A
 
'''Character Development:''' N/A
 
'''Special Requirement:''' N/A
 
'''Honor Credit:''' N/A
 
======Cadet Airman (Maj. Gen. John Curry Award)======
Cadet Airman is the first achievement in the cadet program, abbreviated C/Amn. The insignia for C/Amn consists of a shield and one stripe. Cadet Airmen are typically new cadets who serve as element members and are working to advance their leadership, followership, and knowledge as a cadet.
 
'''Prerequisites:''' Cadet Airman Basic, current CAP membership, ability to recite the CAP cadet oath from memory, active participation.
 
'''Leadership:''' Take Cadet Interactive Learn to Lead chapter 1 module OR pass an online test on Learn To Lead chapter 1, with a grade of 80% or higher, open-book. Complete a practical Drill and Ceremonies test with a passing score of 80% as outlined in CAPP 60-33.
 
'''Aerospace:''' N/A
 
'''Physical Fitness:''' Attempt the Cadet Physical Fitness Test, work towards attaining Healthy Fitness Zone (HFZ) requirements or exceeding them.
 
'''Character Development:''' Participate in the Cadet Wingman Course offered at the squadron level.
 
'''Special Requirement:''' Participate in the Cadet Wingman Course offered at the squadron level.


'''Honor Credit:''' Available, for completion of both Cadet Interactive and the open-book online test of Learn to Lead chapter 1 with a passing grade of 80% or higher.
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold;"
! style="font-weight:normal;" |
! Achievement 1
! Achievement 2
! Achievement 3
! Wright Brothers Award
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Achievement Name
| Major General John F. Curry
| General of the Air Force Hap Arnold
| Colonel Mark Feik
| Orville & Wilbur Wright
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Namesake History
| First National Commander of the Civil Air Patrol and a strong advocate for female aviators
| Commanding general of U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II
| Pioneer in the fields of aviation mechanics and engineering, and proud CAP volunteer
| First men to achieve powered, controlled, sustained, heavier-than- air flight
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Grade
| Cadet Airman (C/Amn)
| Cadet Airman First Class (C/A1C)
| Cadet Senior Airman (C/SrA)
| Cadet Staff Sergeant (C/SSgt)
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Insignia
| [[File:C-Amn-Insignia.jpg|180px]]
| [[File:C-A1C-Insignia.jpg|180px]]
| [[File:C-SrA-Insignia.jpg|180px]]
| [[File:C-SSgt-Insignia.jpg|180px]]
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Award
| [[File:CAP-Curry-Ribbon.jpg|180px]]
| [[File:CAP-Arnold-Ribbon.jpg|180px]]
| [[File:CAP-Feik-Ribbon.jpg|180px]]
| [[File:CAP-WrightBros-Ribbon.jpg|180px]]
|- style="font-weight:bold;"
| colspan="5" style="text-align:center;" | Promotion Eligibility Requirements
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Leadership
| '''Learn to Lead Chapter 1'''<br /><br />''Cadet Interactive'' or Open-Book Test<ref name="openbook">Passing score of 80% or higher</ref><br /><br />Drill & Ceremonies Performance Test<ref name="drill">Passing score of 80% or higher as outlined in CAPP 60-33</ref>
| '''Learn to Lead Chapter 2'''<br /><br />''Cadet Interactive'' or Open-Book Test<ref name="openbook" /><br /><br />Drill & Ceremonies Performance Test<ref name="drill" />
| '''Learn to Lead Chapter 3'''<br /><br />''Cadet Interactive'' or Open-Book Test<ref name="openbook" /><br /><br />Drill & Ceremonies Performance Test<ref name="drill" />
| '''Learn to Lead Chapters 1-3'''<br /><br />Comprehensive Closed-Book Exam<br /><br />Comprehensive Drill & Ceremonies Performance Test<ref name="drill" />
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Aerospace
| No Requirement
| '''Aerospace Dimensions''' - Any Module, Any Order<br /><br />''Cadet Interactive'' or Written Test<ref name="openbook" />
| '''Aerospace Dimensions''' - Any Module, Any Order<br /><br />''Cadet Interactive'' or Written Test<ref name="openbook" />
| No Requirement
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Fitness
| Attempt CPFT as baseline
| Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attempted CPFT in Previous 180 days
| Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attempted CPFT in Previous 180 days
| Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Character
| '''Cadet Wingman Course'''
| Participate in 1 Activity
| Participate in 1 Activity
| No Requirement
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Special
| '''Cadet Welcome Course'''<br /><br />''Cadet Interactive'' or class
| colspan="3" |
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | General Advancement Pre-Requisites
| colspan="5" style="text-align:center;" | (1) Be a current member of CAP<br />(2) Possess a CAP uniform and wear it properly (after Achievement 1)<br />(3) Have receited the Cadet Oath from memory<br />(4) Participate actively in unit meetings
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Minimum Time in Grade
| Upon Joining
| 8 weeks (56 days)
| 8 weeks (56 days)
| 8 weeks (56 days)
|}


======Cadet Airman First Class (Gen. Hap Arnold Award)======
===Phase 2 - The Leadership Phase===
Cadet Airman First Class is the second achievement in the cadet program, abbreviated C/A1C. The insignia for C/A1C consists of a shield and two stripes. Cadet Airman First Class is the first rank where a new cadet can begin to take on leadership opportunities as an element leader, while still working to improve their followership.


'''Prerequisites:''' 56 days in Achievement 1 (unless qualified for accelerated promotions through JROTC), current CAP membership, ability to recite the CAP cadet oath from memory, active participation.
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold;"
! style="font-weight:normal;" |
! Achievement 4
! Achievement 5
! Achievement 6
! Achievement 7
! Achievement 8
! Billy Mitchell Award
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Achievement Name
| Captain Eddie Rickenbacker
|
| General Jimmy Doolittle
| Dr. Robert H. Goddard
| Neil Armstrong
| Brigadier General Billy Mitchell
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Namesake History
| America’s “Ace of Aces” during World War I; he wanted CAP cadets to know him as “Eddie”
| ''Currently not named; reserved for a future aerospace pioneer''
| Pioneer in aeronautical engineering and leader of the World War II air raid on Tokyo
| The “Father of Modern Rocketry” and developer of the first liquid-fueled rocket
| First man to set foot on the Moon, aboard Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969 – “One giant leap for mankind”
| America’s first vocal advocate for military airpower, he proved the airplane could sink ships
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Grade
| Cadet Technical Sergeant (C/TSgt)
| Cadet Master Sergeant (C/MSgt)
| Cadet Senior Master Sergeant (C/SMSgt)
| Cadet Chief Master Sergeant (C/CMSgt)
| Cadet Chief Master Sergeant (C/CMSgt)
| Cadet Second Lieutenant (C/2d Lt)
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Insignia
| [[File:C-TSgt-Insignia.jpg|180px]]
| [[File:C-MSgt-Insignia.jpg|180px]]
| [[File:C-SMSgt-Insignia.jpg|180px]]
| [[File:C-CMSgt-Insignia.jpg|180px]]
| [[File:C-CMSgt-Insignia.jpg|180px]]
| [[File:C-2d-Lt-Insignia.gif|180px]]
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Award
| [[File:CAP-Rickenbacker-Ribbon.jpg|180px]]
| [[File:CAP-Lindbergh-Ribbon.jpg|180px]]
| [[File:CAP-Doolittle-Ribbon.jpg|180px]]
| [[File:CAP-Goddard-Ribbon.jpg|180px]]
| [[File:CAP-Armstrong-Ribbon.jpg|180px]]
| [[File:CAP-Mitchell-Ribbon.jpg|180px]]
|- style="font-weight:bold;"
| colspan="7" style="text-align:center;" | Promotion Eligibility Requirements
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Leadership
| '''Learn to Lead Chapter 4'''<br /><br />''Cadet Interactive'' or Open-Book Test<ref name="openbook" /><br /><br />Drill & Ceremonies Performance Test<ref name="drill" />
| '''Learn to Lead Chapter 5'''<br /><br />''Cadet Interactive'' or Open-Book Test<ref name="openbook" /><br /><br />Drill & Ceremonies Performance Test<ref name="drill" />
| '''Learn to Lead Chapter 6'''<br /><br />''Cadet Interactive'' or Open-Book Test<ref name="openbook" /><br /><br />Drill & Ceremonies Performance Test<ref name="drill" />
| '''Learn to Lead Chapter 7'''<br /><br />''Cadet Interactive'' or Open-Book Test<ref name="openbook" /><br /><br />Drill & Ceremonies Performance Test<ref name="drill" />
| '''Learn to Lead Chapter 8'''<br /><br />''Cadet Interactive'' or Open-Book Test<ref name="openbook" /><br /><br />Drill & Ceremonies Performance Test<ref name="drill" /><br /><br />Speech & Essay
| '''Learn to Lead Chapters 4-8'''<br /><br />Comprehensive Closed-Book Exam
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Aerospace
| '''Aerospace Dimensions''' - Any Module, Any Order<br /><br />''Cadet Interactive'' or Written Test<ref name="openbook" />
| '''Aerospace Dimensions''' - Any Module, Any Order<br /><br />''Cadet Interactive'' or Written Test<ref name="openbook" />
| '''Aerospace Dimensions''' - Any Module, Any Order<br /><br />''Cadet Interactive'' or Written Test<ref name="openbook" />
| '''Aerospace Dimensions''' - Any Module, Any Order<br /><br />''Cadet Interactive'' or Written Test<ref name="openbook" />
| '''Aerospace Dimensions''' - Any Module, Any Order<br /><br />''Cadet Interactive'' or Written Test<ref name="openbook" />
| '''Aerospace Dimensions Module 1-7'''<br /><br />Comprehensive Closed-Book Written Exam
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Fitness
| Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days
| Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days
| Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days
| Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days
| Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days
| Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Character
| Participate in 1 Activity
| Participate in 1 Activity
| Participate in 1 Activity
| Participate in 1 Activity
| Participate in 1 Activity
| No Requirement
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Special
| colspan="5" |
| Graduate Encampment (anytime prior)
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | General Advancement Pre-Requisites
| colspan="6" style="text-align:center;" | (1) Be a current member of CAP<br />(2) Possess a CAP uniform and wear it properly (after Achievement 1)<br />(3) Have receited the Cadet Oath from memory<br />(4) Participate actively in unit meetings
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Minimum Time in Grade
| 8 weeks (56 days)
| 8 weeks (56 days)
| 8 weeks (56 days)
| 8 weeks (56 days)
| 8 weeks (56 days)
| 8 weeks (56 days)
|}


'''Leadership:''' Take the Cadet Interactive Learn to Lead chapter 2 module OR pass an online test on Learn To Lead chapter 2, with a grade of 80% or higher, open-book. Complete the Achievement 2 practical Drill and Ceremonies test with a passing score of 80% as outlined in CAPP 60-33.
===Phase 3 - The Command Phase===


'''Aerospace:''' Take an Aerospace Dimensions Cadet Interactive module OR pass an online test with a grade of 80% or higher, open-book. Aerospace Dimensions tests may be done in any order.
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold;"
! style="font-weight:normal;" |
! Achievement 9
! Achievement 10
! Achievement 11
! Amelia Earhart Award
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Achievement Name
|
| 1st Lt Willa Brown
|
| Amelia Earhart
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Namesake History
| ''Currently not named; reserved for a future aerospace pioneer''
| “Maker of Pilots” and CAP volunteer, her flight school trained the first African-American military pilots
| ''Currently not named; reserved for a future aerospace pioneer''
| Record-setting female pilot and writer whom was lost while attempting to fly around the world
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Grade
| Cadet Second Lieutenant (C/2d Lt)
| Cadet First Lieutenant (C/1st Lt)
| Cadet First Lieutenant (C/1st Lt)
| Cadet Captain (C/Capt)
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Insignia
| [[File:C-2d-Lt-Insignia.gif|180px]]
| [[File:C-1st-Lt-Insignia.jpg|180px]]
| [[File:C-1st-Lt-Insignia.jpg|180px]]
| [[File:C-Capt-Insignia.gif|180px]]
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Award
| No Ribbon Awarded
| No Ribbon Awarded
| No Ribbon Awarded
| [[File:CAP-Earhart-Ribbon.jpg|180px]]
|- style="font-weight:bold;"
| colspan="5" style="text-align:center;" | Promotion Eligibility Requirements
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Leadership
| '''Learn to Lead Chapter 9'''<br /><br />''Cadet Interactive'' or Open-Book Test<ref name="openbook" /><br /><br />SDA Service, Writing & Presentation
| '''Learn to Lead Chapter 10'''<br /><br />''Cadet Interactive'' or Open-Book Test<ref name="openbook" /><br /><br />SDA Service, Writing & Presentation
| '''Learn to Lead Chapter 11'''<br /><br />''Cadet Interactive'' or Open-Book Test<ref name="openbook" /><br /><br />SDA Service, Writing & Presentation
| '''Learn to Lead Chapters 9-11'''<br /><br />Comprehensive Closed-Book Exam
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Aerospace
| '''Aerospace: The Journey of Flight'''<br /><br />3-Chapter Block Open-Book Test<ref name="openbook" />
| '''Aerospace: The Journey of Flight'''<br /><br />3-Chapter Block Open-Book Test<ref name="openbook" />
| '''Aerospace: The Journey of Flight'''<br /><br />3-Chapter Block Open-Book Test<ref name="openbook" />
| No Requirement
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Fitness
| Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days
| Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days
| Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days
| Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Character
| Participate in 1 Activity
| Participate in 1 Activity
| Participate in 1 Activity
| No Requirement
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Special
| colspan="4" |
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | General Advancement Pre-Requisites
| colspan="4" style="text-align:center;" | (1) Be a current member of CAP<br />(2) Possess a CAP uniform and wear it properly (after Achievement 1)<br />(3) Have receited the Cadet Oath from memory<br />(4) Participate actively in unit meetings
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Minimum Time in Grade
| 8 weeks (56 days)
| 8 weeks (56 days)
| 8 weeks (56 days)
| 8 weeks (56 days)
|}


'''Physical Fitness:''' Attempt the Cadet Physical Fitness Test, work towards attaining Healthy Fitness Zone (HFZ) requirements or exceeding them.
===Phase 4 - The Executive Phase===


'''Character Development:''' Participate in 1 moral leadership activity or character development at the squadron level.
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold;"
! style="font-weight:normal;" |
! Achievement 12
! Achievement 13
! Achievement 14
! Achievement 15
! Achievement 16
! Ira Eaker Award
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Achievement Name
|
|
| Colonel George Boyd
| Dr. Sally Ride
|
| General Ira C. Eaker
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Namesake History
| ''Currently not named; reserved for a future aerospace pioneer''
| ''Currently not named; reserved for a future aerospace pioneer''
| Tuskegee Airman, one of the first African-American USAF officers, veteran of three wars, CAP volunteer
| Astrophysicist and first US woman in space who later became a champion of science literacy
| ''Currently not named; reserved for a future aerospace pioneer''
| Army Air Forces general and advocate of strategic bombardment during World War II
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Grade
| Cadet Captain (C/Capt)
| Cadet Captain (C/Capt)
| Cadet Major (C/Maj)
| Cadet Major (C/Maj)
| Cadet Major (C/Maj)
| Cadet Lieutenant Colonel (C/Lt Col)
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Insignia
| [[File:C-Capt-Insignia.gif|180px]]
| [[File:C-Capt-Insignia.gif|180px]]
| [[File:C-Maj-Insignia.jpg|180px]]
| [[File:C-Maj-Insignia.jpg|180px]]
| [[File:C-Maj-Insignia.jpg|180px]]
| [[File:C-Lt-Col-Insignia.jpg|180px]]
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Award
| No Ribbon Awarded
| No Ribbon Awarded
| No Ribbon Awarded
| No Ribbon Awarded
| No Ribbon Awarded
| [[File:CAP-Eaker-Ribbon.jpg|180px]]
|- style="font-weight:bold;"
| colspan="5" style="text-align:center;" | Promotion Eligibility Requirements
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Leadership
| '''Learn to Lead Chapter 12'''<br /><br />Open-Book Test<ref name="openbook" /><br /><br />SDA Service, Writing & Presentation
| '''Learn to Lead Chapter 13'''<br /><br />Open-Book Test<ref name="openbook" /><br /><br />SDA Service, Writing & Presentation
| '''Learn to Lead Chapter 14'''<br /><br />Open-Book Test<ref name="openbook" /><br /><br />SDA Service, Writing & Presentation
| '''Learn to Lead Chapter 15'''<br /><br />Open-Book Test<ref name="openbook" /><br /><br />SDA Service, Writing & Presentation
| '''Learn to Lead Chapter 16'''<br /><br />Open-Book Test<ref name="openbook" /><br /><br />SDA Service, Writing & Presentation
| Speech & Essay
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Aerospace
| No Requirement
| No Requirement
| '''Aerospace: The Journey of Flight'''<br /><br />3-Chapter Block Open-Book Test<ref name="openbook" />
| '''Aerospace: The Journey of Flight'''<br /><br />3-Chapter Block Open-Book Test<ref name="openbook" />
| '''Aerospace: The Journey of Flight'''<br /><br />3-Chapter Block Open-Book Test<ref name="openbook" />
| No Requirement
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Fitness
| Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days
| Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days
| Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days
| Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days
| Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days
| Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Character
| Participate in 1 Activity
| Participate in 1 Activity
| Participate in 1 Activity
| Participate in 1 Activity
| Participate in 1 Activity
| No Requirement
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Special
| colspan="5" |
| Graduate from a Leadership Academy (anytime prior)
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | General Advancement Pre-Requisites
| colspan="4" style="text-align:center;" | (1) Be a current member of CAP<br />(2) Possess a CAP uniform and wear it properly (after Achievement 1)<br />(3) Have receited the Cadet Oath from memory<br />(4) Participate actively in unit meetings
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Minimum Time in Grade
| 8 weeks (56 days)
| 8 weeks (56 days)
| 8 weeks (56 days)
| 8 weeks (56 days)
| 8 weeks (56 days)
| 8 weeks (56 days)
|}


'''Special Requirement:''' Proper, CAPR 39-1 compliant wear of the uniform.
===Pinnacle===


'''Honor Credit:''' Available. Complete Learn to Lead Chapter 2 test, Learn to Lead Chapter 2 Interactive module, Aerospace Dimensions module test, AND Aerospace Dimensions Interactive module.
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold;"
! style="font-weight:normal;" |
! Spaatz Award
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Achievement Name
| General Carl A. Spaatz
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Namesake History
| First Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force and first Chairman of the CAP National Board
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Grade
| Cadet Colonel (C/Col)
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Insignia
| [[File:C-Col-Insignia.jpg|180px]]
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Award
| [[File:CAP-Spaatz-Ribbon.jpg|180px]]
|- style="font-weight:bold;"
| colspan="5" style="text-align:center;" | Promotion Eligibility Requirements
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Leadership
| '''Learn to Lead Chapters 1-16'''<br /><br />Comprehensive Closed-Book Exam
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Aerospace
| '''Journey of Flight'''<br />All 18 Chapters<br />Comprehensive Closed-Book Exam
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Fitness
| USAF Academy Candidate Fitness Assessment
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Character
| Essay Exam
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Special
|
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | General Advancement Pre-Requisites
| colspan="4" style="text-align:center;" | (1) Be a current member of CAP<br />(2) Possess a CAP uniform and wear it properly (after Achievement 1)<br />(3) Have receited the Cadet Oath from memory<br />(4) Participate actively in unit meetings
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Minimum Time in Grade
| Upon Earning Eaker
|}


=====Phase 2 - The Leadership Phase=====
==Cadet Interactive and Honor Credit==
=====Phase 3 - The Command Phase=====
==Special Cadet Programs Awards==
=====Phase 4 - The Executive Phase=====
==Independent Study==
=====Pinnacle=====


====Cadet Interactive and Honor Credit====
==Encampment==
====Special Cadet Programs Awards====
===Type A Encampment===
====Independant Study====
===Type B Encampment===


====Encampment====
==National Cadet Special Activities==
=====Type A Encampment=====
===Aerospace NCSAs===
=====Type B Encampment=====
====National Flight Academy====
====Aviation and Aeronautics Business Academy====
====Aircraft Manufacturing Academy====
====AF Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training====
====National Blue Beret====


===National Cadet Special Activities===
===Technology NCSAs===
====Aerospace NCSAs====
====Cyber National Cadet Activities====
=====National Flight Academy=====
====AF Civil Engineering Academy====
=====Aviation and Aeronautics Business Academy=====
====WA Wing Green Darner Cyber Education Camp====
=====Aircraft Manufacturing Academy=====
====Space Force Operations Academy====
=====AF Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training=====
=====National Blue Beret=====


====Technology NCSAs====
===Military and Emergency Services NCSAs===
=====Cyber National Cadet Activities=====
====Hawk Mountain Ranger School====
=====AF Civil Engineering Academy=====
====AF Pararescue and Survival Orientation Course====
=====WA Wing Green Darner Cyber Education Camp=====
====Desert Scorpion====
=====Space Force Operations Academy=====
====Ground Search and Rescue Academy====
====Medical Orientation and Training School====
====Honor Guard Academy====


====Military and Emergency Services NCSAs====
===Leadership NCSAs===
=====Hawk Mountain Ranger School=====
====National Character and Leadership Symposium====
=====AF Pararescue and Survival Orientation Course=====  
====Civic Leadership Academy====
=====Desert Scorpion=====
====International Air Cadet Exchange====
=====Ground Search and Rescue Academy=====
====Cadet Officer School====
=====Medical Orientation and Training School=====
=====Honor Guard Academy=====


====Leadership NCSAs====
=====National Character and Leadership Symposium=====
=====Civic Leadership Academy=====
=====International Air Cadet Exchange=====
=====Cadet Officer School=====


==Cadet Invest==


===Cadet Invest===
==Cadet Aerospace Education==
===CyberPatriot===


===Cadet Aerospace Education===
==Footnotes==
====CyberPatriot====
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Revision as of 16:04, 21 June 2023

The Mission of Civil Air Patrol Cadet Programs is to Transform youth into dynamic Americans and aerospace leaders [1]. Cadet Programs activities occur on the squadron, group, region, and national level, and explore all areas of the 3 Missions of the Civil Air Patrol.

Cadet Achievements

Cadet Achievement is a broad term that encompasses cadet promotions, awards, and recognitions.

Stripes to Diamonds

"Stripes to Diamonds" is a term that refers to the progression from "stripes" or Phase 1 promotions, to "diamonds", referring to the diamond insignia of C/Maj, C/LtCol, and C/Col. Cadet promotions are typically recognition of completing a set of aerospace, leadership, physical fitness, character development, and drill and ceremonies tests and activities.

Cadets are eligible for promotion every 56 days, with special expedited promotions being given to cadets based on their level of participation in their High Schools Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps programs or JROTC.

Trial Period

Cadet Airman Basic is a rank automatically given upon membership in the cadet program and it is abbreviated C/AB. There is no insignia for C/AB, and members of this grade should wear no grade on their collar. Cadet Airman Basic typically are element members whose main goal is to advance to Cadet Airman (C/Amn) within a set period of time.

Prerequisites: 12 years of age or above (age limit waived if a participant in a Middle School Squadron and in 6th grade)[2], U.S. Citizenship (or waiver), active membership. Automatically given upon joining.

Phase 1 - The Learning Phase

Phase 1 is the entry phase to Civil Air Patrol which encompasses the grades of C/AB-C/SrA. Cadets in phase 1 make up the majority of inflight cadets and are working to improve their followership skills and cadet program knowledge. Cadets in Phase 1 are expected to display a positive, team-oriented attitude, listen actively and attentively to guidance given, and hold a sense of responsibility while working to develop crucial time management skills.

Achievement 1 Achievement 2 Achievement 3 Wright Brothers Award
Achievement Name Major General John F. Curry General of the Air Force Hap Arnold Colonel Mark Feik Orville & Wilbur Wright
Namesake History First National Commander of the Civil Air Patrol and a strong advocate for female aviators Commanding general of U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II Pioneer in the fields of aviation mechanics and engineering, and proud CAP volunteer First men to achieve powered, controlled, sustained, heavier-than- air flight
Grade Cadet Airman (C/Amn) Cadet Airman First Class (C/A1C) Cadet Senior Airman (C/SrA) Cadet Staff Sergeant (C/SSgt)
Insignia
Award
Promotion Eligibility Requirements
Leadership Learn to Lead Chapter 1

Cadet Interactive or Open-Book Test[3]

Drill & Ceremonies Performance Test[4] 		Learn to Lead Chapter 2

Cadet Interactive or Open-Book Test[3]

Drill & Ceremonies Performance Test[4] 		Learn to Lead Chapter 3

Cadet Interactive or Open-Book Test[3]

Drill & Ceremonies Performance Test[4] 		Learn to Lead Chapters 1-3

Comprehensive Closed-Book Exam

Comprehensive Drill & Ceremonies Performance Test[4]
Aerospace No Requirement Aerospace Dimensions - Any Module, Any Order

Cadet Interactive or Written Test[3] 		Aerospace Dimensions - Any Module, Any Order

Cadet Interactive or Written Test[3] 		No Requirement
Fitness Attempt CPFT as baseline Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attempted CPFT in Previous 180 days Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attempted CPFT in Previous 180 days Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days
Character Cadet Wingman Course Participate in 1 Activity Participate in 1 Activity No Requirement
Special Cadet Welcome Course

Cadet Interactive or class
General Advancement Pre-Requisites (1) Be a current member of CAP
(2) Possess a CAP uniform and wear it properly (after Achievement 1)
(3) Have receited the Cadet Oath from memory
(4) Participate actively in unit meetings
Minimum Time in Grade Upon Joining 8 weeks (56 days) 8 weeks (56 days) 8 weeks (56 days)

Phase 2 - The Leadership Phase

Achievement 4 Achievement 5 Achievement 6 Achievement 7 Achievement 8 Billy Mitchell Award
Achievement Name Captain Eddie Rickenbacker General Jimmy Doolittle Dr. Robert H. Goddard Neil Armstrong Brigadier General Billy Mitchell
Namesake History America’s “Ace of Aces” during World War I; he wanted CAP cadets to know him as “Eddie” Currently not named; reserved for a future aerospace pioneer Pioneer in aeronautical engineering and leader of the World War II air raid on Tokyo The “Father of Modern Rocketry” and developer of the first liquid-fueled rocket First man to set foot on the Moon, aboard Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969 – “One giant leap for mankind” America’s first vocal advocate for military airpower, he proved the airplane could sink ships
Grade Cadet Technical Sergeant (C/TSgt) Cadet Master Sergeant (C/MSgt) Cadet Senior Master Sergeant (C/SMSgt) Cadet Chief Master Sergeant (C/CMSgt) Cadet Chief Master Sergeant (C/CMSgt) Cadet Second Lieutenant (C/2d Lt)
Insignia
Award
Promotion Eligibility Requirements
Leadership Learn to Lead Chapter 4

Cadet Interactive or Open-Book Test[3]

Drill & Ceremonies Performance Test[4] 		Learn to Lead Chapter 5

Cadet Interactive or Open-Book Test[3]

Drill & Ceremonies Performance Test[4] 		Learn to Lead Chapter 6

Cadet Interactive or Open-Book Test[3]

Drill & Ceremonies Performance Test[4] 		Learn to Lead Chapter 7

Cadet Interactive or Open-Book Test[3]

Drill & Ceremonies Performance Test[4] 		Learn to Lead Chapter 8

Cadet Interactive or Open-Book Test[3]

Drill & Ceremonies Performance Test[4]

Speech & Essay 		Learn to Lead Chapters 4-8

Comprehensive Closed-Book Exam
Aerospace Aerospace Dimensions - Any Module, Any Order

Cadet Interactive or Written Test[3] 		Aerospace Dimensions - Any Module, Any Order

Cadet Interactive or Written Test[3] 		Aerospace Dimensions - Any Module, Any Order

Cadet Interactive or Written Test[3] 		Aerospace Dimensions - Any Module, Any Order

Cadet Interactive or Written Test[3] 		Aerospace Dimensions - Any Module, Any Order

Cadet Interactive or Written Test[3] 		Aerospace Dimensions Module 1-7

Comprehensive Closed-Book Written Exam
Fitness Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days
Character Participate in 1 Activity Participate in 1 Activity Participate in 1 Activity Participate in 1 Activity Participate in 1 Activity No Requirement
Special Graduate Encampment (anytime prior)
General Advancement Pre-Requisites (1) Be a current member of CAP
(2) Possess a CAP uniform and wear it properly (after Achievement 1)
(3) Have receited the Cadet Oath from memory
(4) Participate actively in unit meetings
Minimum Time in Grade 8 weeks (56 days) 8 weeks (56 days) 8 weeks (56 days) 8 weeks (56 days) 8 weeks (56 days) 8 weeks (56 days)

Phase 3 - The Command Phase

Achievement 9 Achievement 10 Achievement 11 Amelia Earhart Award
Achievement Name 1st Lt Willa Brown Amelia Earhart
Namesake History Currently not named; reserved for a future aerospace pioneer “Maker of Pilots” and CAP volunteer, her flight school trained the first African-American military pilots Currently not named; reserved for a future aerospace pioneer Record-setting female pilot and writer whom was lost while attempting to fly around the world
Grade Cadet Second Lieutenant (C/2d Lt) Cadet First Lieutenant (C/1st Lt) Cadet First Lieutenant (C/1st Lt) Cadet Captain (C/Capt)
Insignia
Award No Ribbon Awarded No Ribbon Awarded No Ribbon Awarded
Promotion Eligibility Requirements
Leadership Learn to Lead Chapter 9

Cadet Interactive or Open-Book Test[3]

SDA Service, Writing & Presentation 		Learn to Lead Chapter 10

Cadet Interactive or Open-Book Test[3]

SDA Service, Writing & Presentation 		Learn to Lead Chapter 11

Cadet Interactive or Open-Book Test[3]

SDA Service, Writing & Presentation 		Learn to Lead Chapters 9-11

Comprehensive Closed-Book Exam
Aerospace Aerospace: The Journey of Flight

3-Chapter Block Open-Book Test[3] 		Aerospace: The Journey of Flight

3-Chapter Block Open-Book Test[3] 		Aerospace: The Journey of Flight

3-Chapter Block Open-Book Test[3] 		No Requirement
Fitness Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days
Character Participate in 1 Activity Participate in 1 Activity Participate in 1 Activity No Requirement
Special
General Advancement Pre-Requisites (1) Be a current member of CAP
(2) Possess a CAP uniform and wear it properly (after Achievement 1)
(3) Have receited the Cadet Oath from memory
(4) Participate actively in unit meetings
Minimum Time in Grade 8 weeks (56 days) 8 weeks (56 days) 8 weeks (56 days) 8 weeks (56 days)

Phase 4 - The Executive Phase

Achievement 12 Achievement 13 Achievement 14 Achievement 15 Achievement 16 Ira Eaker Award
Achievement Name Colonel George Boyd Dr. Sally Ride General Ira C. Eaker
Namesake History Currently not named; reserved for a future aerospace pioneer Currently not named; reserved for a future aerospace pioneer Tuskegee Airman, one of the first African-American USAF officers, veteran of three wars, CAP volunteer Astrophysicist and first US woman in space who later became a champion of science literacy Currently not named; reserved for a future aerospace pioneer Army Air Forces general and advocate of strategic bombardment during World War II
Grade Cadet Captain (C/Capt) Cadet Captain (C/Capt) Cadet Major (C/Maj) Cadet Major (C/Maj) Cadet Major (C/Maj) Cadet Lieutenant Colonel (C/Lt Col)
Insignia
Award No Ribbon Awarded No Ribbon Awarded No Ribbon Awarded No Ribbon Awarded No Ribbon Awarded
Promotion Eligibility Requirements
Leadership Learn to Lead Chapter 12

Open-Book Test[3]

SDA Service, Writing & Presentation 		Learn to Lead Chapter 13

Open-Book Test[3]

SDA Service, Writing & Presentation 		Learn to Lead Chapter 14

Open-Book Test[3]

SDA Service, Writing & Presentation 		Learn to Lead Chapter 15

Open-Book Test[3]

SDA Service, Writing & Presentation 		Learn to Lead Chapter 16

Open-Book Test[3]

SDA Service, Writing & Presentation 		Speech & Essay
Aerospace No Requirement No Requirement Aerospace: The Journey of Flight

3-Chapter Block Open-Book Test[3] 		Aerospace: The Journey of Flight

3-Chapter Block Open-Book Test[3] 		Aerospace: The Journey of Flight

3-Chapter Block Open-Book Test[3] 		No Requirement
Fitness Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days Participate in 1 Activity & Have Attained HFZ in Previous 180 days
Character Participate in 1 Activity Participate in 1 Activity Participate in 1 Activity Participate in 1 Activity Participate in 1 Activity No Requirement
Special Graduate from a Leadership Academy (anytime prior)
General Advancement Pre-Requisites (1) Be a current member of CAP
(2) Possess a CAP uniform and wear it properly (after Achievement 1)
(3) Have receited the Cadet Oath from memory
(4) Participate actively in unit meetings
Minimum Time in Grade 8 weeks (56 days) 8 weeks (56 days) 8 weeks (56 days) 8 weeks (56 days) 8 weeks (56 days) 8 weeks (56 days)

Pinnacle

Spaatz Award
Achievement Name General Carl A. Spaatz
Namesake History First Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force and first Chairman of the CAP National Board
Grade Cadet Colonel (C/Col)
Insignia
Award
Promotion Eligibility Requirements
Leadership Learn to Lead Chapters 1-16

Comprehensive Closed-Book Exam
Aerospace Journey of Flight
All 18 Chapters
Comprehensive Closed-Book Exam
Fitness USAF Academy Candidate Fitness Assessment
Character Essay Exam
Special
General Advancement Pre-Requisites (1) Be a current member of CAP
(2) Possess a CAP uniform and wear it properly (after Achievement 1)
(3) Have receited the Cadet Oath from memory
(4) Participate actively in unit meetings
Minimum Time in Grade Upon Earning Eaker

Cadet Interactive and Honor Credit

Special Cadet Programs Awards

Independent Study

Encampment

Type A Encampment

Type B Encampment

National Cadet Special Activities

Aerospace NCSAs

National Flight Academy

Aviation and Aeronautics Business Academy

Aircraft Manufacturing Academy

AF Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training

National Blue Beret

Technology NCSAs

Cyber National Cadet Activities

AF Civil Engineering Academy

WA Wing Green Darner Cyber Education Camp

Space Force Operations Academy

Military and Emergency Services NCSAs

Hawk Mountain Ranger School

AF Pararescue and Survival Orientation Course

Desert Scorpion

Ground Search and Rescue Academy

Medical Orientation and Training School

Honor Guard Academy

Leadership NCSAs

National Character and Leadership Symposium

Civic Leadership Academy

International Air Cadet Exchange

Cadet Officer School

Cadet Invest

Cadet Aerospace Education

CyberPatriot

Footnotes

  1. ↑ https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets
  2. ↑ https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/join/youth-in-cadet-program/cadet-faqs/how-old-do-i-have-to-be-to-join
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 3.28 Passing score of 80% or higher
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 Passing score of 80% or higher as outlined in CAPP 60-33
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