Achievement 9 "Flight Commander"

Cadet 2nd Lt insignia

HOW TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR PROMOTION

1. Pre-Requisite: Be a current CAP cadet, as shown in E-Services.

2. Leadership: Pass a test on leadership chapter 8, with a grade of 70% or higher, closed-book. Complete the Staff Duty Analysis outlined in Pamphlet 52-14.
NHQ will send Mitchell cadets the New Cadet Officer Kit. Allow 2 weeks for delivery after the Mitchell posts to e-Services. More info is available here.

3. Aerospace: Pass a test on a 3-chapter block of Aerospace: Journey of Flight, with a grade of 70% or higher, open-book.

CAP Test 63	Corresponding Module in	Study chapters in
Test Number	*Aerospace Dimensions*	Aerospace: The Journey of Flight
1	1 – Introduction to Flight	1, 7, 8
2	2 – Aircraft Systems & Airports	2, 9, 10
3	3 – Air Environment	3, 18, 19
4	4 – Rockets	4, 21, 23
5	5 – Space Environment	5, 24, 25
6	6 – Spacecraft	6, 26, 27

Cadets must complete one test during each of the following achievements: 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 16, for a total of six tests during Phases III and IV. Cadets may take the tests in any order, passing a different test for each achievement. If possible, cadets should study the Aerospace: The Journey of Flight chapters that most closely match the Aerospace Dimensions module being studied by the cadets they are mentoring or instructing. Some chapters in Aerospace: The Journey of Flight (11-17, 20, 22) are not included in the course of study for cadets. Phase III and IV aerospace tests are open-book.

4. Character: Participate in a character development forum

5. Activities: Participate & mentor as outlined in Pamphlet 52-15, the Cadet Staff Handbook

6. Fitness: Pass the mile run or shuttle run, plus 2 of the 3 other events in the cadet physical
fitness test, as shown below:

Males Aged:	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17+
Sit & Reach	26	26	27	27	30	32	32	34
Curl Ups	38	39	43	45	48	49	48	46
Push Ups	16	18	22	28	28	34	35	42
Shuttle Run	11.2	10.8	10.4	10.1	9.7	9.5	9.2	9.2
Mile Run	9.11	8.45	8.14	7.41	7.19	7.06	6.50	6.50

Females Aged:	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17+
Sit & Reach	29	30	32	32	35	37	36	37
Curl Ups	32	35	38	40	40	39	37	36
Push Ups	14	14	14	15	15	16	17	19
Shuttle Run	11.8	11.2	11.2	10.9	10.9	10.7	10.7	10.7
Mile Run	10.52	10.42	10.42	9.50	9.27	9.23	9.48	9.51

LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
Fulfilling the promotion eligibility requirements above is only half the battle. You also need to show that you have some leadership skills. Look at the goals below and once in a while ask yourself how well you're doing in those areas.

Attitude		Conscious of own performance; takes initiative to develop new skills; self-
		motivated and able to motivate others

Core		Fair, just, and consistent in dealing with subordinates; exercises good judgment
Values		in knowing which matters should be referred up the chain

Communication		Writes and speaks clearly; presents ideas logically; wins through persuasion
Skills

Sense of		Given an assignment, takes project from beginning to end; develops appropriate
Responsibility		goals, plans, standards, and follows through in execution; demonstrates
		sense of ownership in all assignments

Interpersonal		Actively mentors NCOs; resolves conflicts fairly; criticizes constructively dissents
Skills		respectfully when disagreeing with superiors

Critical		Thinks in advance and plans ahead to meet the unit’s short-term needs;
Thinking		imaginative and not tied to old ideas

Delegation		Delegates routine tasks effectively and works through NCOs; keeps people
Skills		informed; makes expectations clear; supervises work of other leaders

TYPICAL DUTIES

Flight Commander

Cadet Leadership or Aerospace Education Officer