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Achievement 1 - Curry
How to Become Eligible for Promotion
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1. General Advancement Pre-Requisites (Ref: CAPR 60-1, 5.2.3)
Be a current CAP cadet, as shown in eServices.
Be able to recite the Cadet Oath from memory.
Participate actively in unit meetings.
2. 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.
To find the test and Cadet Interactive module go to eServices > Cadet Programs > Online Learning and Tests.
This test includes multiple-choice questions and a section testing performance in drill and ceremonies.
3. Aerospace:
There is no requirement for the Curry Achievement.
4. Fitness:
Attempt the cadet physical fitness test.
See where you are relative to the Healthy Fitness Zone.
Set personal goals and begin working towards them.
5. Character:
Participate in the Cadet Wingman Course offered at the squadron.
6. Special Requirement:
Cadet Welcome Course. Course is availabe in Absorb or may be taught at the squadron using the provided lesson plan.
7. Honor Credit:
Available. Complete Learn to Lead Chapter 1 test AND Interactive module.
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
Displays a positive attitude; optimistic; enthusiastic; team-orientated
Core Values
Aware of the Core Values; honest; wears uniform properly; practices customs and courtesies
Communication Skills
Listens actively; attentive; asks good questions
Sense of Responsibility
Follows directions; dependable; arrives ready to learn and serve; effective in managing own time
Interpersonal Skills
Not applicable
Critical Thinking
Not applicable
Delegation Skills
Not applicable
Typical Duties
Element member
About Major General John F. Curry
Maj Gen John F. Curry served as Civil Air Patrol's first National Commander. His tenure coincided with the early days of WWII, a time when ordinary citizens were searching for ways to help the war effort. So great was the desire to serve that Curry quickly built a force of 100,000 "flying minutemen" from across the nation. As a flier himself, he believed in airpower, so Curry knew that to win the war, America had better make use of the airplane's capabilities. Because of Curry's leadership, CAP aircrews were tasked with missions that were of national importance, but which the military did not have the time or ability to complete. CAP volunteers began flying aerial search missions, watching the US / Mexico border for espionage, towing aerial targets for the Navy, and most famously, searching the Atlantic for (and sinking!) Nazi submarines. Although General Curry served as national commander for only 4 months, he set CAP on a course for success.
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