H.H. "Hap" Arnold Achievement
Hap Arnold expanded the pilot corps by sending military officers to civilian flight schools and was the first General of the Air Force (5-star General).
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| Gen. Hap Arnold |
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| Cadet A1C insignia |
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| Arnold ribbon |
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| Hap Arnold 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 2, with a grade of 70% or higher, closed-book. This test includes multiple-choice questions and a section testing performance in drill and ceremonies.
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 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 28 |
| Curl Ups | 30 | 31 | 34 | 36 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Push Ups | 10 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| Shuttle Run | 12.4 | 12.0 | 11.2 | 10.8 | 10.5 | 10.2 | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| Mile Run | 11.40 | 11.25 | 10.22 | 9.23 | 9.10 | 8.49 | 8.37 | 8.06 |
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| Females Aged: | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17+ |
| Sit & Reach | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
| Curl Ups | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
| Push Ups | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Shuttle Run | 13.1 | 12.5 | 12.1 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Mile Run | 13.00 | 13.09 | 12.46 | 12.29 | 11.52 | 11.48 | 12.42 | 12.11 |
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 | | Displays a positive attitude; optimistic; enthusiastic; team-orientated |
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Core
Values | | Aware of the Core Values; honest; wears uniform properly; practices customs and courtesies |
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Communication
Skills | | Listens actively; attentive; asks good questions |
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Sense of
Responsibility | | Follows directions; dependable; arrives ready to learn and serve; effective in managing own time |
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Interpersonal
Skills | | Not applicable |
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Critical
Thinking | | Not applicable |
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Delegation
Skills
| | Not applicable |
TYPICAL DUTIES
Element leader
