Orville and Wilbur Wright were the first people credited with controlled, sustained, powered, heavier-than-air flight.
HOW TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR PROMOTION
1. Pre-Requisite: Be a current CAP cadet, as shown in eServices.
Possess a CAP uniform and wear it properly.
Be capable of reciting the Cadet Oath from memory
(see R52-16 paragraph 5-2 and 1-3).
2. Leadership: Pass a comprehensive Learn to Lead or Leadership for the 21st Century exam, with a grade of 80% or higher, closed-book, untimed. This test includes multiple-choice questions and a section testing performance in drill and ceremonies.
3. Aerospace: No requirement
4. Character: No requirement
5. Activities: Participate actively
6. Fitness: Pass the mile run or shuttle run, plus 2 of the 3 other events in the cadet physical fitness test, as shown below:
| Males Aged: | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17+ |
| Sit & Reach | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 28 |
| Curl Ups | 30 | 31 | 34 | 36 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Push Ups | 10 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| Shuttle Run | 12.4 | 12.0 | 11.2 | 10.8 | 10.5 | 10.2 | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| Mile Run | 11.40 | 11.25 | 10.22 | 9.23 | 9.10 | 8.49 | 8.37 | 8:06 |
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| Females Aged: | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17+ |
| Sit & Reach | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
| Curl Ups | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
| Push Ups | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Shuttle Run | 13.1 | 12.5 | 12.1 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Mile Run | 13.00 | 13.09 | 12.46 | 12.29 | 11.52 | 11.48 | 12.42 | 12.11 |
LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
Fulfilling the promotion eligibility requirements above is only half the battle. You also need to show that you have some leadership skills. Look at the goals below and once in a while ask yourself how well you're doing in those areas.
| Attitude | | Maintains a positive attitude and encourages good attitudes in others; |
| | | does not flaunt rank or authority |
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Core
Values | | Displays a commitment to the Core Values; promotes team spirit, professionalism, and good sportsmanship as a team leader |
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Communication
Skills | | Proficient in informal public speaking (i.e., in giving directions to and training junior cadets) |
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Sense of
Responsibility | | Enforces standards; trustworthy in supervising a small team and leading them in fulfillment of a series of simple tasks; given a plan, is able to carry it out |
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Interpersonal
Skills | | Guides and coaches junior cadets; recognizes when junior cadets need help; leads by example; is not a “boss” |
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Critical
Thinking | | Not applicable |
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Delegation
Skills
| | Not applicable |
TYPICAL DUTIES
Element Leader
Cadet Flight Sergeant
