Billy Mitchell Award

Gen Billy Mitchell advocated for an independent air force. Moreover, he realized that the general public must understand why aviation is important to America. He demonstrated that aircraft could be significant in war fighting by sinking several captured and overage battleships from the air in 1921 and 1923.

HOW TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR PROMOTION

1.   Pre-Requisite: Be a current CAP cadet, as shown in eServices.
                                   Possess a CAP uniform and wear it properly.
                                   Be capable of reciting the Cadet Oath from memory
                                   (see R52-16 paragraph 5-2 and 1-3).

2.   Leadership: Pass a comprehensive Learn to Lead exam, with a grade of 80% or higher, closed-book, 1-hour time limit.  The exam questions are drawn from:

Learn to Lead, chapters 1-8, with an emphasis on chapters 4-8
AFMAN 36-2203, Air Force Drill and Ceremonies, chapters 4 and 5
CAPM 39-1, CAP Uniform Manual, chapters 1 and 5
CAPR 52-16, Cadet Programs Management, chapters 1, 4, and 5

Pass a comprehensive Leadership for the 21st Century exam, with a grade of 80% or higher, closed-book, 1-hour time limit. The exam questions are drawn from:

Leadership for the 21st Century, chapters 1-7, with an emphasis on chapters 4-7
AFMAN 36-2203, Air Force Drill and Ceremonies, chapters 4 and 5
CAPM 39-1, CAP Uniform Manual, chapters 1 and 5
CAPR 52-16, Cadet Programs Management, chapters 1, 4, and 5

3. Aerospace: Pass a comprehensive Aerospace Education exam, with a grade of 80% or higher, closed-book.

4. Character: No requirement

5. Activities: Attend a cadet encampment

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	25	25	26	26	28	30	30	34
Curl Ups	35	37	40	42	45	45	45	44
Push Ups	14	15	18	24	24	30	30	37
Shuttle Run	11.5	11.1	10.6	10.2	9.9	9.7	9.4	9.4
Mile Run	9.48	9.20	8.40	8.06	7.44	7.30	7.10	7.04

Females Aged:	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17+
Sit & Reach	28	29	30	31	33	36	34	35
Curl Ups	30	32	35	37	37	36	35	24
Push Ups	13	11	11	11	11	15	12	16
Shuttle Run	12.1	11.5	11.3	11.1	11.2	11.0	10.9	11.0
Mile Run	11.22	11.17	11.05	10.23	10.06	9.58	10.31	10.22

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 Skills		Not applicable

TYPICAL DUTIES

Flight Commander

Cadet Leadership or Aerospace Education Officer

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NHQ must receive either your completed CAPF 52-2 or your Squadron Commander can approve the promotion through the online promotion system.
Mitchell Award Fact Sheet

New Cadet Officer Kit

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