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Achievement 4 - Rickenbacker
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.
Possess a CAP uniform and wear it properly.
Be able to recite the Cadet Oath from memory.
Participate actively in unit meetings.
Have spent a minimum of 8 weeks (56 days) as a C/SSgt, unless eligible for a JROTC accelerated promotion (see CAPR 60-1, 5.6.2.3).
2. Leadership:
Take Cadet Interactive Learn to Lead chapter 4 module OR pass an online test on Learn To Lead chapter 4, 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.
Drill and Ceremonies performance test
3. Aerospace:
Take an Aerospace Dimensions Cadet Interactive module OR pass an online test with a grade of 80% or higher, open-book. You may take the Aerospace Dimensions modules in any order.
To find the test and Cadet Interactive module go to eServices > Cadet Programs >Online Learning and Tests.
4. Fitness:
Have attained the Healthy Fitness Zone (HFZ) in the Cadet Physical Fitness Test (CPFT), within the previous 180 days, under the "run plus 2 out of 3" rule.
5. Character:
Participate in at least 1 character activity in the squadron.
6. Honor Credit:
Available. Complete Learn to Lead Chapter 4 test, Learn to Lead Chapter 4 Interactive module, Aerospace Dimensions module test, AND Aerospace Dimensions Interactive module.
| Healthy Fitness Zone - Males | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Age |
1-Mile |
Pacer |
Curl |
Push |
Sit & Reach |
|
12 |
10.40 |
23 |
18 |
10 |
8 |
|
13 |
9.46 |
29 |
21 |
12 |
8 |
|
14 |
9.22 |
36 |
24 |
14 |
8 |
|
15 |
9.04 |
42 |
24 |
16 |
8 |
|
16 |
8.42 |
47 |
24 |
18 |
8 |
|
17 |
8.22 |
50 |
24 |
18 |
8 |
|
18 + |
8.04 |
54 |
24 |
18 |
8 |
| Healthy Fitness Zone - Females | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Age |
1-Mile |
Pacer |
Curl |
Push |
Sit & Reach |
|
12 |
10.40 |
23 |
18 |
7 |
10 |
|
13 |
10.20 |
25 |
18 |
7 |
10 |
|
14 |
10.09 |
27 |
18 |
7 |
10 |
|
15 |
9.58 |
30 |
18 |
7 |
12 |
|
16 |
9.46 |
32 |
18 |
7 |
12 |
|
17 |
9.34 |
35 |
18 |
7 |
12 |
|
18 + |
9.22 |
38 |
18 |
7 |
12 |
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
Core Values
Displays commitment to Core Values; promotes team spirit, professionalism, and good sportsmanship as a team leader
Communication Skills
Proficient in informal public speaking (i.e., in giving directions to and training junior cadets)
Sense of Responsibility
Enforces standards; trustworthy in supervising a small team and leading them in fulfillment in a series of simple tasks; given a plan, is able to carry it out
Interpersonal Skills
Guides and coaches junior cadets; recognizes when junior cadets need help; leads by example; is not a "boss"
Critical Thinking
Not applicable
Delegation Skills
Not applicable
Typical Duties Upon Promotion
Support staff NCO or flight sergeant
About Capt Eddie Rickenbacker
During his time with the 94th Aero "Hat in the Ring" Squadron in WWI, Eddie Rickenbacker earned nearly every decoration possible, including the Medal of Honor. The first "Ace of Aces" lead his squadron in several important engagements against the German ace Baron Manfred von Ricthofen, "The Red Baron." In his later life, he served as president of Eastern Airlines.
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