Eaker Award

General Ira C. Eaker was an Army Air Forces general and advocate of strategic bombardment during World War II.

Gen. Ira C. Eaker

Cadet Lt Col Insignia

Eaker ribbon

HOW TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR PROMOTION

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

2. Leadership: Write and essay and give a speech according to the criteria in CAPR 52-16 chapter 2-8. The essay and speech are graded using the critiques in figure 2-5 and 2-6..

3. Aerospace: No requirement.

4. Character: Participate in a character development forum

5. Activities: SDA Staff Service and Leadership Academy

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	27	28	28	29	32	33	35	39
Curl Ups	40	42	46	48	51	52	50	49
Push Ups	19	22	25	32	34	37	38	46
Shuttle Run	10.9	10.5	10.2	9.9	9.5	9.3	9.0	9.0
Mile Run	8.40	8.20	7.55	7.25	6.59	6.51	6.38	6.35

Females Aged:	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17+
Sit & Reach	30	31	33	34	37	40	38	39
Curl Ups	35	38	40	41	42	42	40	39
Push Ups	16	16	16	17	17	18	20	22
Shuttle Run	11.5	10.9	10.8	10.7	10.7	10.5	10.5	10.5
Mile Run	10.28	10.10	9.48	9.15	8.58	8.58	9.12	9.14

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		Resilient; shows mental discipline in working to achieve long-term goals;
		welcoming of change; has habit of continual self-improvement

Core		Uses empathy; recognizes how Core Values relate to new and unfamiliar
Values		situations; makes sound and timely decisions independently

Communication		Articulate; succinct; persuasive; varies message to fit audience; proficient in
Skills		explaining complex issues

Sense of		Completes large projects with little supervision; follows and sets a command
Responsibility		intent; self-starter

Interpersonal		Actively develops and mentors cadet officers; adapts leadership style to fit
Skills		situation; calm under pressure

Critical		Sets long-term goals for the unit; imaginative and visionary; recognizes
Thinking		unit’s long-term needs; mentally agile when faced with unfamiliar problems

Delegation		Directs multiple teams and manages multiple tasks; assigns people to right
Skills		jobs; delegates well and enables others to take charge

TYPICAL DUTIES

Cadet Leadership or Aerospace Education Officer

Cadet Executive Officer/Deputy Commander

Cadet Commander

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