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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.

let me pose a question. I'm C/Sra. I don't have time to study for testign, I'm very busy. I am a squadron commander aswell, I am the oldest in my squadron by two years, I'm 18 I am a very busy person yell a 15 year old has Chief already and is going to C/2nd LT, what am I sppose to do?? Not only is it akward for the cadets but in public it's a disgrace. I was placed over everyone ovther than tyhe Cheif because I exrcise acutal authority rather than being a "cluster****".

What angers me the most is having some 14 year old C/1st LT who's been in for six months telling I'm doing somthing wrong, when I have been in the program for three years. I know what I'm doing, I've got more knowledge in my foot than he does in his head. I wouldn't care if he was 14 and it was his 4th SAREX then thats something, but no he's telling me who's GTL, GTM 1,2 and 3, MRO, SET, UDF, GES qualifed that I'm not doing anything right because he in his personal opinion thinks it should be done this way.

Another thing is that I think the test isn't very good. Yes it's great that we teach and expand children's minds on Aerospace education but what about the leadership aspect? Aerospace isn't going to help in leadership. It isn't hard to learn how a Radial Avco-Lycoming w/ an overhead valve works. Basically a similar layout to a car engine, but instead of the drive shaft turning a belt it is rotating the propeller.

Now I don't agree that older cadets should be promoted faster, but neither do I agree that ROTC cadets should be. I have 4 ROTC cadets in my squadron, and they cause the most trouble. What should happen is that older cadets should be able to take a comprhensive test to where they can rise a bit faster in rank. Now remember, we're not handing it out like candy, you've gotta pass the test, both written and verbal.

This is my opinion, take it as you see it. it's open to interpitation.

Wow...that's a lot...I'll go into detail in a few hours after some sleep. Await my response...