Robert Goddard Achievement

Robert Goddard is called "The Father of Modern Rocketry." His research led to the patent of the first multistage rocket and the development of the liquid fueled rocket, as well as many of the ideas that became standards in rocketry.

HOW TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR PROMOTION

1.   Pre-Requisite: Be a current CAP cadet, as shown in eServices.
                                   Possess a CAP uniform and wear it properly.
                                   Be capable of reciting the Cadet Oath from memory
                                   (see R52-16 paragraph 5-2 and 1-3).

2.   Leadership: Pass an online test on Learn To Lead chapter 7, with a grade of 80% or higher, open book. This test includes multiple-choice questions and a section testing performance in drill and ceremonies.

Pass a test on Leadership for the 21st Century chapter 7, 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	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

Cadet Flight Sergeant

Cadet First Sergeant

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