Cadet Great Start transforms ordinary youth into Cadet Airmen in 5 short weeks. It's indoctrination in the best sense of the word. Some hallmarks of the program include:
Begins with an open house
Provides a standardized, easy to use curriculum
Challenges cadet officers and NCOs as instructors
Builds trust between CAP leaders and parents
Includes a plan for managing administrative tasks
Involves cadets in exciting, hands-on activities
Concludes with an orientation flight
This page is for the Great Start cadre. New cadets / students should visit the New Cadet Help page.
CADET GREAT START GUIDEBOOK Full collection of all implementation guidelines, schedules, lesson plans, checklists, etc.
CADET OPEN HOUSE KIT
Great Start works best in conjunction with an open house. The idea is for the squadron to recruit several cadets at once, introduce them to CAP at an open house, and then assign them to their own flight where they receive specialized training for the Curry Achievement.
A Cadet Open House kit is available from National Headquarters. The kit includes:
Cadet Great Start Guidebook
Cadet Recruiting Brochures
Cadet Recruiting Posters
Parents' Guide to CAP
Investing in America's Youth
Order the Cadet Open House Kit through E-Services.
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