Earhart Award

Perhaps no name is as symbolic of aerospace achievement as Amelia Earhart. In 1928, she became the first woman to cross the Atlantic by air. She disappeared in 1937 near Howland Island in the Pacific Ocean while trying to circumnavigate the world in a twin engine Lockheed Electra. Her disappearance is one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the 20th century.

Amelia Earhart

Cadet Captain Insignia

Earhart ribbon

HOW TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR PROMOTION

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

2. Leadership: Pass a comprehensive leadership exam, with a grade of 80% or higher, closed-book. The exam questions are drawn from:

Leadership for the 21st Century, chapters 1-10, with an emphasis on chapters 8-10
AFMAN 36-2203 Air Force Drill and Ceremonies
CAPM 39-1, CAP Uniform Manual
CAPR 52-16, Cadet Programs Management, chapters 1 and 2

3. Aerospace: Pass a comprehensive Aerospace Education exam, with a grade of 80% or higher, closed-book. Exam questions are drawn from Aerospace Dimensions, modules 1-6.

4. Character: No requirement

5. Activities: Participate in SDA staff service, acting as an apprentice to a senior member in one of the three staff positions they studied during Phase III. For details on how to prepare SDA reports and complete SDA staff service, see CAPP 52-14

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

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