Neil Armstrong Achievement

Neil Armstrong was a Navy test pilot and NASA astronaut who became the first man to set foot on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969.

Neil Armstrong

Cadet CMSgt Insignia

Armstrong ribbon

Armstrong letter

HOW TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR PROMOTION

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

2. Leadership: Write Write a 300-500 word essay and present a 5 to 7 minute speech to the unit on one of the topics below. A senior member will evaluate the essay and speech using the critique forms available in CAPR 52-16.

Explain why America’s aerospace power is vital to commerce, science or national security.
Describe leadership mistakes you have made or witnessed, and explain what you learned from them.
Explain the difference between followership and leadership.

3. Aerospace: No requirement.

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	25	25	26	26	28	30	30	34
Curl Ups	35	37	40	42	45	45	45	44
Push Ups	14	15	18	24	24	30	30	37
Shuttle Run	11.5	11.1	10.6	10.2	9.9	9.7	9.4	9.4
Mile Run	9.48	9.20	8.40	8.06	7.44	7.30	7.10	7.04

Females Aged:	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17+
Sit & Reach	28	29	30	31	33	36	34	35
Curl Ups	30	32	35	37	37	36	35	24
Push Ups	13	11	11	11	11	15	12	16
Shuttle Run	12.1	11.5	11.3	11.1	11.2	11.0	10.9	11.0
Mile Run	11.22	11.17	11.05	10.23	10.06	9.58	10.31	10.22

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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