Originally Posted by CAPR 52-16 Cadet Program Management 1 Apr 03

2-4. PROMOTIONS.
a. A new cadet grade is earned when the cadet completes each achievement (except achievement 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, or 16, which confer no promotion in grade) and the squadron commander (or deputy commander for cadets) signs the CAPF 52-1 (or 52-2, 52-3, 52-4 as appropriate). When the squadron commander or the deputy commander for cadets signs a cadet’s CAPF 52, they are attesting to the cadet’s ability to assume the next grade. By promoting a cadet, the squadron commander is recognizing that the individual is capable of accepting increased responsibility.
b. There are no temporary promotions or demotions, including temporary or “field” promotions or demotions at encampments and other activities.
c. There are no discretionary grades.
d. Cadets will wear their earned grade on their uniform at every CAP activity.
e. Commanders should retain a cadet in grade if the cadet’s performance or maturity does not demonstrate an ability to accept increased responsibility commensurate with the promotion. In such instances, commanders will provide the cadet with appropriate counseling to include a synopsis of the skills and behaviors that the cadet must improve upon. A date for a subsequent review will be made. Use of the CAPF 50 Cadet Progression Evaluation is required.
f. A cadet progression evaluation using the CAPF 50 will be made at least once per phase. Evaluators will be cadet officers of higher grades than the cadet being evaluated, or senior members. Commanders may approve or disapprove the evaluation; ultimately it is the unit commander’s responsibility to ensure the cadet’s progress is evaluated properly and that he or she receives appropriate counseling once per phase.

Originally Posted by CAPR 52-16 Cadet Program Management 1 Apr 03

2-6. PHASE I. The “learning Phase” involves three achievements. Progression may begin when the cadet’s name appears on the national CAP web site. Progress in this phase is recorded using CAPF 52-1.
a. Cadets will not wear the CAP uniform unless they fully comply with CAP dress and grooming standards. Full compliance is required before Achievement 1 is completed.
b. Cadets should complete the self-study portion of the first three achievements. Each achievement is named to bring attention to CAP and aeronautical achievements:
Curry- Civil Air Patrol’s first National Commander
Arnold- US airpower development
Fiek- Pioneer in aviation mechanics.
c. The physical fitness requirements include successfully competing the Cadet Physical Fitness Test (CPFT) as outlined in CAPP 52-18.
d. Leadership training deals primarily with the military-style aspects of cadet life, using the United State Air Force as a model. To complete each achievement, a closer book test based upon one chapter of Leadership: 2000 and Beyond and selections from the CAP Drill and Ceremonies Manual will need to be passed with a grade of 70% or higher. After passing, the squadron commander may allow the test to be corrected to 100% by having the cadet go over the questions missed with a cadet officer or senior member. Records should indicate what the cadet originally scored to evaluate their ongoing performance. Some test also include performance exercises that must be passed. Drill is an inherent part of every cadet’s training and is required in the leadership portion of this phase. Every unite has an opportunity to demonstrate their skills by participating in wing, region, and national competitions.
e. Aerospace education is introduced in this phase. Aerospace education is a combined self-study and group study program. Cadets will take tests based on one module of Aerospace Dimensions, using CAPT 61 (January 2001). The minimum passing score is 70% for all tests. Tests are not timed and are closed book. Once the test is passed, it will be corrected to 100%, open-book, by going over the questions missed with the AE mentors. Records should indicate what the cadet originally scared to evaluate their ongoing performance. Tests do not have to be taken sequentially, but all tests must be passed to complete Phase II.
f. Moral leadership is introduced in this phase, and the cadet’s active participation is required. Cadets will receive credit for participation in moral leadership for their achievement. Participation in one-half of the moral leadership forums offered since the completion of the last achievement is required for promotion.

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