Charles Lindbergh Achievement

Charles Lindbergh piloted "The Spirit of St. Louis" on the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean from New York to Paris on May 20 – 21, 1927. The excitement generated by this accomplishment paved the way for commercial flight. In later years, Lindbergh served science by working in designing an artificial heart.

Charles Lindbergh

Cadet MSgt Insignia

Lindbergh ribbon

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 5, with a grade of 70% or higher, closed-book.

3. Aerospace: Pass a test on one of the Aerospace Dimensions modules, with a grade of 70% or higher, closed-book. A study guide is available.

4. Character: Participate in a character development forum

5. Activities: Participate actively

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	22	23	23	23	25	27	27	31
Curl Ups	32	34	37	39	41	41	40	40
Push Ups	11	12	14	18	20	25	26	30
Shuttle Run	12.0	11.5	11.0	10.6	10.2	10.0	9.7	9.6
Mile Run	10.58	10.25	9.40	8.54	8.30	8.08	7.53	7.35

Females Aged:	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17+
Sit & Reach	26	26	27	27	30	32	32	33
Curl Ups	27	29	31	33	34	32	32	30
Push Ups	10	11	10	10	10	12	13	14
Shuttle Run	12.6	12.1	11.7	11.5	11.6	11.4	11.4	11.3
Mile Run	12.08	12.21	12.01	11.40	11.10	11.00	11.24	11.20

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		Maintains a positive attitude and encourages good attitudes in others;
		does not flaunt rank or authority

Core Values		Displays a commitment to the Core Values; promotes team spirit, professionalism, and good sportsmanship as a team leader

Communication Skills		Proficient in informal public speaking (i.e., in giving directions to and training junior cadets)

Sense of Responsibility		Enforces standards; trustworthy in supervising a small team and leading them in fulfillment of a series of simple tasks; given a plan, is able to carry it out

Interpersonal Skills		Guides and coaches junior cadets; recognizes when junior cadets need help; leads by example; is not a “boss”

Critical Thinking		Not applicable

Delegation Skills		Not applicable

TYPICAL DUTIES

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