Eddie Rickenbacker Achievement

During his time with the 94th Aero "Hat in the Ring" Squadron in WWII, Eddie Rickenbacker earned nearly every decoration possible, including the Medal of Honor. The first "Ace of Aces" lead his squadron in several important engagements against the German ace Baron Manfred von Ricthofen, "The Red Baron."

Eddie Rickenbacker

Cadet Tech Sgt Insignia

Rickenbacker ribbon

Rickenbacker letter

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 4, 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

Element Leader

Cadet Flight Sergeant

Cadet First Sergeant