627:. that garners the rank of C/Col is Civil Air Patrol's highest cadet award and honor and is achieved by less than 0.5% of all cadets nationwide. As of January 2020, only 2268 members have achieved the award since 1941. To attain the rank of Cadet Colonel, cadets must devote an average of 5 years of service, complete 19 successive rank examinations, pass three promotion boards, a timed 60-question comprehensive exam on leadership theory and CAP regulations (on 1,123 pages of text), a timed, 60-question comprehensive aerospace exam (on 482 pages of text), pass a timed essay on a question of perennial moral debate where they must argue for/against an issue on moral grounds/making appeals to reason, and pass the United States Air Force Academy Candidate Fitness Assessment. Upon completion of the Cadet Program achievements (Eaker Award, formerly known as "Phase IV Completion"), the cadet may request this examination. Only three attempts are authorized. If reached, this is considered to be the pinnacle of a cadet's career. Only 0.5% of cadets become Spaatz cadets.
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completion of both awards the cadet honor credit, allowing them to affix a silver star to the
Achievement 1 ribbon. A drill performance test, and an attempt at a cadet physical fitness test (CPFT) are also required. Also included in promotion is attending at least one Moral Leadership session provided by the cadet's local squadron. Some local units also require review boards to ensure that a person meets all requirements for this, but many squadrons only require promotion boards for milestone achievements. Since 2015, cadets also must complete the new Wingman Program and quiz to obtain the grade of cadet airman.
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the first three achievements of the program. The cadet must also obtain a passing physical fitness test credential, valid for 6 months, and a comprehensive drill performance test, as well as a commitment of at least eight months of active membership in Civil Air Patrol. He/she may also apply for a staff position at an encampment or national activity. In addition Cadet Staff
Sergeants may also become Flight Sergeants and supervise Flights anywhere from 8-20 cadets, although it is not uncommon to see a Cadet Staff Sergeant still retain the position of Element Leader.
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content of seven aerospace modules. Cadets must also pass a Cadet
Physical Fitness Test (CPFT), have spent at least 112 days in the past grade, 56 for Goddard and 56 for Armstrong, and participated in Moral Leadership at least once since the cadet's last promotion, as well as having been a recorder and discussion leader at some point since completing the first phase of the Cadet Program. In addition, the cadet must attend and graduate an encampment.
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only one first sergeant at any given time. however, exceptions can be made to this for encampments, which may require multiple squadrons. Once a cadet achieves the grade of cadet second lieutenant, he or she may no longer hold the position of first sergeant, and it will be awarded to another senior cadet NCO (S-NCO). The term "First
Sergeant" is not a rank or grade; rather it is a term of reference.
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squadron since their last promotion, have actively participated, and finally, the cadet must have spent at least 56 days as a Cadet Senior Master
Sergeant. On the cadet's ribbon they are eligible for two silver stars. One for successfully completing honor credit, and the other for earning the "Model Rocketry" badge. The badge is worn on the Air-Force style "Blues" uniform.
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squadron. This position can lead in PT as well as being a supervisor and teacher to the Flight
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that hold officer grades can be promoted to the equivalent CAP officer grade up to lieutenant colonel (example a major general can only promote to CAP Lt Col) after completion of part one, Level 2. All promotions are based on completion of ET program levels until lieutenant colonel. The CAP grades of
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In order for a cadet to earn this award, the cadet must have written an essay and give a speech, as well as take the PT test. They must have also attended a
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Captain (C/Capt) is the third cadet officer grade of the Civil Air Patrol cadet program, and also the third milestone of five in the cadet program. There are three achievements with this rank. In order to achieve the award, cadets must pass the comprehensive and timed aerospace and
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Lindbergh revealed he didn't match with Civil Air Patrol's Core Values. It was then, and is now called Achievement 5. The name is reserved for future aerospace pioneers. This achievement is also considered
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The insignia for this position will be similar to the equivalent rank, but with a small diamond placed in the center of the chevron to convey their role as both an S-NCO (C/MSgt, C/SMSgt, or C/CMSgt). Junior NCOs are rarely assigned to this position. Cadets serving in this position should always be
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Senior members are the adult volunteers in Civil Air Patrol. Initially, after joining, senior members will not hold rank. They are referred to as "senior member" until they have been awarded their initial rank, after completion of Level 2, part one of senior training. Promotion through the ranks is
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cadet program, and second milestone award (after Cadet Staff Sergeant). There are two achievements with this rank. In order to achieve the award, cadets must pass two comprehensive, 60-minute tests with 50 questions each. One covers previously studied leadership modules, while the other covers the
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In order for a cadet to earn this grade, the cadet must pass the Leadership Achievement 7 test, and the only aerospace education test that the cadet has not yet passed. The cadet must also take and pass their Cadet Physical Fitness Test (CPFT), attend at least one moral leadership session in their
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cadet program. There are two achievements with this rank. The grade has no corresponding ribbon. A Cadet First Lieutenant usually commands a large flight of about 15–20 cadets. At this grade they may also become a cadet executive officer. They may also serve as an aerospace education or emergency
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program. The grade has no corresponding ribbon. There are three achievements with this rank. At encampment or wing level a Cadet Major may serve as an Executive officer or Deputy Commander. They may also serve as a Cadet Commander at a squadron level. Also it is not uncommon for Cadet Majors and
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with a CAP Cadet shield superimposed all over the center. Requirements to obtain this cadet grade include a 25-question test on the fundamentals of leadership and fellowship taken from chapter one of "Learn to Lead, Volume 1". This may be replaced in favor of a "Cadet Interactive Module", and
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1320:"AFH 33-87 The Tongue and Quill"
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