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Red Ribbon Leadership Academy
The Red Ribbon Leadership Academy places high school aged cadet NCOs and officers in front of middle school students (non-cadets) to serve as role models and leadership educators during a 3-hour workshop. The "red ribbon" symbolizes the Academy's role in promoting the drug-free ethic.
Program Goals
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To equip middle school student leaders with a basic understanding of the art and science of leadership.
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To promote the drug-free ethic among middle school student leaders by using CAP cadets as role models.
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To provide a venue for cadet officers and NCOs to apply their leadership skills.
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To increase the Cadet Program's visibility in the community and boost cadet recruiting.
Program Resources
| Title | Documents | Additional Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum Guide Includes all lesson plans & kickoff memo |
Errata - Feb 21 | |
| Letter to School Principal | Word | |
| Sign-In Sheet | ||
| Poster (11 x 17) | ||
| Lesson 1 - Welcome & Overview | Lesson Plan | Slides |
| Lesson 2 - The Maze | Lesson Plan | |
| Lesson 3 - Leadership at the Movies | Lesson Plan: Invictus | |
| Lesson Plan: Miracle | ||
| Lesson 4 - Servant Leadership | Lesson Plan | Slides |
| Lesson 5 - Goal Setting | Lesson Plan | Slides |
| Lesson 6 - Indiana's Challenge | Lesson Plan | |
| Lesson 7 - CAP Cadet Programs | Lesson Plan | Slides Video |
| Graduation Certificate | Fill-able PDF | |
| Wallet Card (for graduates) | PDF - single | PDF - set of 9 |
| Student Guide | PDF- full color |
Printer Friendly Student Guides
| Title | Full Page Download | Booklet Download |
|---|---|---|
| Invictus | Full Page | Booklet |
| Miracle | Full Page | Booklet |
Registration
No registration necessary! To host an RRLA please download the curriculum guide and materials. NHQ no longer mails DVDs for the Leadership at the Movies section, but they can be downloaded or obtained through commercial sources.
Final Report
There is a new eServices module currently under development to record RRLA participation for the Quality Cadet Unit Award. Until it's available, please email cadets@capnhq.gov with your RRLA completion to recieve credit. Include unit charter number, number of cadets participating, number of students attended and name of school.
Squadron Recognition
Wings may print certificates of recognition for presentation by the Wing Commander at an appropriate venue.
Point of Contact: Joanna Lee
Last updated: 28 March 2023
