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Cadet Promotion Action Request

You are one couple of steps away from promoting to your next grade. If you are an Alpha Flight Cadet wanting to schedule a PRB use the form below to request one.  

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You are one couple of steps away from Promoting your next grade. If you are a Bravo Flight Cadet wanting to schedule a PRB use the form below to request one.  

You are one couple of steps away from promoting to your next grade. If you are a Support Flight Cadet wanting to schedule a PRB use the form below to request one.  

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Cadet Promotions

Cadet Super Chart


 

Personal Cadet Trackers

   Cadet Tracker Phase 3 & 4

          Phase 1 & 2                             Phase 3 & 4           

 Personal Cadet Tracker Home Printer Version Phases I-IV

RIBBON RACK BUILDER

Cadet Ribbon Rack Builder        Senior Member Ribbon
                                                              Rack Builder
            

      

UNIFORM LINKS
   

Cadet Male AF Service Blues Uniform 

Cadet Female AF Service Blues Uniform

Cadet BDU / ABU

  Use to help with placement of
  ribbons, name tags, and
  insignia's. 

  Use to help with placement of
  ribbons, name tags, and
  insignia's. 

  Use to help with placement of
  ribbons, name tags, and 
  insignia's. 
  NOTE: USA Patch is no longer
              worn on the uniform.

General Weekly Schedule

The schedule is subject to change, due to special guests, or other reasons. This is the typical schedule for our squadron to help plan for uniforms, requesting testing, drill, etc. Please watch for the remind notification for the current schedule and UOD.

NOTE: Remind notifications can also be found on the right hand side of the HCS Announcements Webpage.

1st Monday of the Month

  • UOD: PT Uniform - Squadron T-Shirt (Tan or Black shirt) & Black shorts or workout pants
    • Bottoms should not be tight or form fitting.
  • PT (Physical Training) Testing only (Do not need to request testing, everyone is tested).
  • Safety

2nd Monday of the Month

  • UOD: ABU's
  • Emergency Services, Leadership, Drill

3rd Monday of the Month

  • UOD: Dress Blues
  • Character Development, Aerospace/Aviation, Drill
  • Promotions
    • Any promotions completed on Promotion night, will promote in eServices, but will not receive their insignias until the next promotion night.
    • Usually at the end of a meeting so parents can join. This is subject to change due to special guests presenting mile stone awards and what their schedule allows.

4th Monday of the Month

  • UOD: ABU's
  • Emergency Services, Aerospace/STEM, Drill

5th Monday of the Month (when there is one)

  • UOD: Varies, See Schedule
  • Something fun, generally taken from cadet ideas (May or may not be at the squadron for testing)

HOW DO I PROMOTE?

To promote a cadet must pass the following items. Not all grades have the same requirements, see the below chart to see what is required for each level to promote.
 

Leadership Interactive Module After reading Learn to Lead chapter 1, go deeper and challenge your learning in Cadet Interactive. If you don’t have web access, you can ask your squadron to give you an open-book test instead.

Are you a high achiever? Go for Honor Credit by doing both the Cadet Interactive module and the open-book test.
Leadership Test for Honor Credit (optional) Pass a test in the Learn to Lead modules. Tests must be taken in order and the interactive module must be completed first.
Drill Test ▪ During a regular squadron meeting
▪ Must be present to Drill test
Aerospace Interactive Module Read any Aerospace Dimensions book, then go deeper and challenge your learning in Cadet Interactive. If you don’t have web access, you can ask your squadron to give you an open-book test instead.

Are you a high achiever? Go for Honor Credit by doing both the Cadet Interactive module and the open-book test.
Aerospace Test for Honor Credit (Optional) Pass any Aerospace Dimensions module. Tests can be taken in any order, but the interactive module must be completed first.
PT Test (CPFT) Cadet Physical Fitness Test
▪ 1st Monday of the month, during a regular squadron meeting, unless advised otherwise.
▪ Must be present to PT test
▪ Must achieve HFZ (Healthy Fitness Zone standards) within previous 180 day's.
▪ PT / Fitness Test Waiver
  ● For temporary or indefinite restriction from PT Testing
Character Development ▪ During a regular squadron meeting
▪ Must be present
Activities ▪ Participate in CAP activities inside and outside the squadron.
  ● Outside activities must be completed once a quarter to promote.
 
SDA Staff Duty Analysis
Cadet officers and above

The purpose of the cadet staff duty analysis program (SDA) is to improve cadets' critical thinking and communication skills through the practical application of leadership.t
▪ HCS SDA Flowchart Tracker.
Cadet Oath ▪ Recite the oath for each promotion

"I pledge to serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program and that I will attend meetings regularly, participate actively in unit activities, obey my officers, wear my uniform properly and advance my education and training rapidly to prepare myself to be of service to my community, state and nation."
Time in Grade ▪ must be in grade for a minimum of 2 months
▪ Exception, once you complete all testing for Curry award you can promote.
PRB ▪ A Promotion Review Board is the final step you must complete for promotion. It is an oral exam that is administered by senior and cadet staff. Additional factors include maturity, achievement, image, and involvement.

CADET PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST STANDARDS (CPFT)

Presidential Youth Fitness Program - Healthy Fitness Zone (HFZ) Standards

To promote a cadet must meet the following HFZ standards at least once in the past 180 days. 

  • Cadets in their 1st 3 achievements, must attempt meeting the HFZ and must continue to progress towards the HFZ Standards.
AGE 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18+   10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18+
   PACER (20m laps)  
OR
 
 1-Mile Run
Male 17  20 23 29 36 42 47 50 54  11:30 11:10 10:40 9:46 9:22 9:04 8:42 8:22 8:04
Female  17 20 23 25 27 30 32 35 38  11:30 11:10 10:40 10:20 10:09 9:58 9:46 9:34 9:22
   CURL-UPS  
Pass

             
2 of 3

 
 PUSH-UPS
Male  12 15 18 21 24 24 24 24 24 7 8 10 12 16 18 18 18 18
Female  12 15 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
   SIT & REACH (Avg. Inches)  SPAATZ Award
Male   8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 USAF ACADEMY CANDIDATE FITNESS ASSESSMENT
Female  9 10 10 10 10 12 12 12 12    Sit-
ups
 Push-
ups
1-Mile
Run
NOTE: HFZ Standards (PYFP) DO NOT
prepare you for the SPAATZ Award,
Military Academy, or Enlisting
Fitness Assessment tests.
                      Male  81  62  6:29
                      Female  78  41  7:30


 

 
Stripes to Diamonds - Monday, Aug., 24th 2020
STRIPES TO 
DIAMONDS 
INSIGNIA'S & AWARDS  GRADE   PROMOTION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS  
PHASE 1 - 



THE LEARNING



PHASE
 
 
ACHIEVEMENT 1

Maj Gen John F. Curry Achievement

Cadet Airman
C/Amn
Leadership:  Ch 1 & Drill Test
Aerospace:    No Requirement
Character:    Cadet Protection Wingman Course
Activities:     Participate Actively
Fitness:         Attempt CPFT as a baseline
ENCAMPMENT


REQUIRED TO


PROMOTE TO 


OFFICER AND


TO ATTEND 


NCSA's AND


SOME OTHER
  

REGIONAL


 AND


NATIONAL 


ACTIVITIES.
                             
 

  
ACHIEVEMENT 2

H.H. Hap Arnold Achievement

Cadet Airman First Class
C/A1C
Leadership:  Ch 2 & Drill Test
Aerospace:   Any Module
Character:    1 Forum
Activities:     Participate Actively
Fitness:         Attempt CPFT as a baseline

 
  

ACHIEVEMENT 3

Mary Feik Achievement 

Cadet Senior Airman
C/SrA
Leadership:  Ch 3 & Drill Test
Aerospace:    Any Module
Character:    1 Forum
Activities:      Participate Actively
Fitness:          Attempt CPFT as a baseline
 
 
  
Award

Wright Brothers Award

Cadet Staff Sergeant
C/SSgt
Leadership:  Comprehensive Exam
Aerospace:    No Requirement
Character:    No Requirement
Activities:      Participate Actively
Fitness:          Pass Physical Fitness Test
PRB:              Required
 PHASE 2 - 



THE LEADERSHIP



PHASE
 
 Achievement 4

Eddie Rickenbacker Achievement

Cadet Technical Sergeant
C/TSgt
Leadership:   Ch 4 & Drill Test
Aerospace:     Any Module
Character:     1 Forum
Activities:       Participate Actively
Fitness:           Pass Physical Fitness Test
 

  
 Achievement 5



Cadet Master Sergeant
C/MSgt
Leadership:   Ch 5 & Drill Test
Aerospace:    Any Module
Character:     1 Forum
Activities:       Participate Actively
Fitness:           Pass Physical Fitness Test
 
 
  
 Achievement 6

Jimmy Doolittle Achievement

Cadet Senior Master Sergeant
C/SMSgt
Leadership:   Ch 6 & Drill Test
Aerospace:    Any Module
Character:    1 Forum
Activities:      Participate Actively
Fitness:          Pass Physical Fitness Test
PRB:              Required
 
 
  
Achievement 7

Robert Goddard Achievement

Cadet Chief Master Sergeant
C/CMSgt
 
Leadership:   Ch 7 & Drill Test
Aerospace:    Any Module
Character:    1 Forum
Activities:      Participate Actively
Fitness:          Pass Physical Fitness Test
  
  Armstrong_Achievement 8 Ribbon
 
 Achievement 8

Neil Armstrong Award

Cadet Chief Master Sergeant
C/CMSgt
Leadership:   Ch 8,  Drill TestEssay
Aerospace:     No Requirement
Character:     1 Forum
Activities:      Participate Actively
Fitness:          Pass Physical Fitness Test

 
Award

Billy Mitchell Award

Cadet Second Lieutenant
C/2d Lt
Leadership:   Comprehensive Exam
Aerospace:    Comprehensive Exam
Character:     No Requirement
Activities:      Encampment
Fitness:          Pass Physical Fitness Test
PRB:              Required
 LEADERSHIP






ACADEMY





 REQUIRED




TO RECEIVE THE






EAKER AWARD


 
 PHASE 3 -



THE COMMAND



PHASE
 Achievement 9 Insignia - 2d Lt Achievement 9



Cadet Second Lieutenant
C/2d Lt 
Leadership:   Ch 9 & SDA  HCS SDA Tracker
- Request Mentor from Squadron Commander
Aerospace:     3 Chapter Block
Character:     1 Forum
Activities:      Participate & Mentor
Fitness:          Pass Physical Fitness Test
  Achievement 10

Willa Brown

Cadet First Lieutenant
C/1st Lt 
Leadership:   Ch 10 & SDA  HCS SDA Tracker
Aerospace:     3 Chapter Block
Character:     1 Forum
Activities:       Participate & Mentor
Fitness:           Pass Physical Fitness Test
  Achievement 11



Cadet First Lieutenant
C/1st Lt 
Leadership:   Ch 11 & SDA  HCS SDA Tracker
Aerospace:     3 Chapter Block
Character:     1 Forum
Activities:       Participate & Mentor
Fitness:           Pass Physical Fitness Test
 
  
Award

Amelia Earhart Award

Cadet Captain
C/Capt 
Leadership:   Comprehensive Exam
Aerospace:     Comprehensive Exam
Character:     No Requirement
Activities:       Participate & Mentor
Fitness:           Pass Physical Fitness Test
PRB:               Required
 Phase 4 - 



The



Executive



Phase
   Achievement 12



Cadet Captain
C/Capt
Leadership:   Ch 12 & SDA  HCS SDA Tracker
Aerospace:     No Requirement
Character:     1 Forum
Activities:       Participate & Instruct
Fitness:           Pass Physical Fitness Test
   Achievement 13



Cadet Captain
C/Capt
Leadership:   Ch 13 & SDA  HCS SDA Tracker
Aerospace:     No Requirement
Character:     1 Forum
Activities:       Participate & Instruct
Fitness:           Pass Physical Fitness Test
  Achievement 14

George Boyd

Cadet Major
C/Maj 
Leadership:   Ch 14 & SDA  HCS SDA Tracker
Aerospace:     3 Chapter Block
Character:     1 Forum
Activities:       Participate & Instruct
Fitness:           Pass Physical Fitness Test
PRB:               Required
   Achievement 15

Sally Ride

Cadet Major
C/Maj
Leadership:   Ch 15 & SDA  HCS SDA Tracker
Aerospace:     3 Chapter Block
Character:     1 Forum
Activities:       Participate & Instruct
Fitness:           Pass Physical Fitness Test
  Achievement 16



Cadet Major
C/Maj 
Leadership:   Ch 16 & SDA  HCS SDA Tracker
Aerospace:     3 Chapter Block
Character:     1 Forum
Activities:       Participate & Instruct
Fitness:           Pass Physical Fitness Test
 
 
Award

Ira C. Eaker Award

Cadet Lieutenant Colonel
C/Lt Col 
Leadership:   Speech & Essay
Aerospace:     No Requirement
Character:     No Requirement
Activities:      Graduate Candidate
                        Officer School or Region
                        Candidate Leadership School
Fitness:           Pass Physical Fitness Test
PRB:               Required
          
 
 
Award

General Carl A. 
Spaatz Award

Cadet Colonel
C/Col 
Leadership:   Comprehensive Exam
Aerospace:     Comprehensive Exam
Character:     Essay Exam
Activities:      Participate Actively
Fitness:           Pass Physical Fitness Test
 Cadet requests Unit &
Wing/CC's permission
to attempt Spaatz
Exams
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