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HOW TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR PROMOTION

1.   Pre-Requisite:  Be a current CAP cadet, as shown in E-Services.

2.   Leadership:  Pass a test on leadership chapter 14, with a grade of 70% or higher, closed-book.  Complete the Staff Duty Analysis outlined in Pamphlet 52-14.

3.   Aerospace:   Pass a test on a 3-chapter block of Aerospace: Journey of Flight, with a grade of 70% or higher, open-book.
CAP Test 63	Corresponding Module in	Study chapters in
Test Number	Aerospace Dimensions	Aerospace: The Journey of Flight
1	1 – Introduction to Flight	1, 7, 8
2	2 – Aircraft Systems & Airports	2, 9, 10
3	3 – Air Environment	3, 18, 19
4	4 – Rockets	4, 21, 23
5	5 – Space Environment	5, 24, 25
6	6 – Spacecraft	6, 26, 27
Cadets must complete one test during each of the following achievements: 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 16, for a total of six tests during Phases III and IV. Cadets may take the tests in any order, passing a different test for each achievement. If possible, cadets should study the Aerospace: The Journey of Flight chapters that most closely match the Aerospace Dimensions module being studied by the cadets they are mentoring or instructing. Some chapters in Aerospace: The Journey of Flight (11-17, 20, 22) are not included in the course of study for cadets. Phase III and IV aerospace tests are open-book.

4.   Character:   Participate in a character development forum

5.   Activities:   Participate & mentor as outlined in Pamphlet 52-15, the Cadet Staff Handbook

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		27	28	28	29	32	33	35	39
Curl Ups		40	42	46	48	51	52	50	49
Push Ups		19	22	25	32	34	37	38	46
Shuttle Run		10.9	10.5	10.2	9.9	9.5	9.3	9.0	9.0
Mile Run		8.40	8.20	7.55	7.25	6.59	6.51	6.38	6.35
Females Aged:		10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17+
Sit & Reach		30	31	33	34	37	40	38	39
Curl Ups		35	38	40	41	42	42	40	39
Push Ups		16	16	16	17	17	18	20	22
Shuttle Run		11.5	10.9	10.8	10.7	10.7	10.5	10.5	10.5
Mile Run		10.28	10.10	9.48	9.15	8.58	8.58	9.12	9.14

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		Resilient; shows mental discipline in working to achieve long-term goals;
		welcoming of change; has habit of continual self-improvement
Core		Uses empathy; recognizes how Core Values relate to new and unfamiliar
Values		situations; makes sound and timely decisions independently
Communication		Articulate; succinct; persuasive; varies message to fit audience; proficient in
Skills		explaining complex issues
Sense of		Completes large projects with little supervision; follows and sets a command
Responsibility		intent; self-starter
Interpersonal		Actively develops and mentors cadet officers; adapts leadership style to fit
Skills		situation; calm under pressure
Critical		Sets long-term goals for the unit; imaginative and visionary; recognizes
Thinking		unit’s long-term needs; mentally agile when faced with unfamiliar problems
Delegation		Directs multiple teams and manages multiple tasks; assigns people to right
Skills		jobs; delegates well and enables others to take charge

TYPICAL DUTIES

Cadet Leadership or Aerospace Education Officer

Cadet Executive Officer/Deputy Commander

Cadet Commander

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