![]() | About !!!URGENT!!! Civil Air Patrol Cadets !!!URGENT!!! |
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| | !!!URGENT!!! Civil Air Patrol Cadets !!!URGENT!!! infoCheck the "Another Change to 52-16? Just Say No!" Article. I think it is absurd to give older kids the easy way out of the Airman ranks, even if I do know a few who are worthy of it. Read through the whole thing. |
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Bad idea....
-Allison Hernandez PCR-CA-138 |
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Cadets shouldn't be promoted faster solely based on their age. You need to show that you're capable of hanging the rank and the responsibilty that comes with it. We had a few Cadets in my old Squadron that were promoted simply because they were a bit older than the rest of the people in their level, but they didn't show much ability to lead anyone. The most they did was flaunt their rank in front of other people. Needless to say, that was quickly sorted out by myself (The Squadron Commander) and my Officers. MCpl K. Steliga Ground Controller Wing Operations/Air Traffic Control 14 Wing Greenwood Royal Canadian Air Force Per ardua ad astra |
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Absolutely no way. My 1Lt couldnt lead a thirsty horse to water in the middle of a purified lake. He got promoted because he was older than me and I think thats about the most unfair thing anyone can do.
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i do not thin it is right.
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Ok, I didn't read all of the article, and I didn't see anything about age=promotions, but just to expand on what I said before. It's a bad idea on a few levels. One being just because you are older does not mean you are more mature, or more skilled/knowledgeable. I have met 13 year old more mature then 20 year olds, so age does not always equal maturity. Another problem is why should we set different standards? I understand that we already have something similar for the cadets who have been in JROTC for more then two years, which I do not fully support. But when you sign up to be a cadet we all start out at the same level, and we all work for the next promotion. It's through our time in grade, the struggle to progress, and willingness to learn that we grow as cadets and people. I would like to continue to say to my cadets "I understand the struggle it is to promote, we all went through the same thing" As to if this proposal was actually made, I'm not really surprised. If it wasn't, well, let's just hope no one actually puts it into action. |
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The 16+ fast promotion was closer to the end of the article, and it is true, there are some 16 year old who act like they are 5
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Agreed that it's a bad idea! Rank represents what a cadet is capable of, Straight down to it. The only way that rule would be generally affective is if they made it where that had to get a signed letter from the CC saying they are fit for it. I have to deal with a ADD 17 year old basic. He has passed all the tests up to a1c. But he won't get promoted because he is unable to represent CAP. am I wrong? Please let me know, lol. |
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And I was like hey how did they get up to that rank so fast? | |
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