General Carl A. Spaatz was the First Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force and first Chairman of the CAP National Board.
HOW TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR PROMOTION
1. Pre-Requisite: Be a current CAP cadet, as shown in E-Services.
2. Leadership: Pass a 60-question, multiple-choice, closed-book leadership test with a grade of 80% or higher, within a 60-minute time limit, based on Leadership for the 21st Century, volumes 1 and 2; CAPM 39-1, CAP Uniform Manual; CAPR 52-16, Cadet Program Management, chapters 1 and 2; and the CAP Drill and Ceremonies Manual.
3. Aerospace: Pass a 60-question, multiple-choice, closed-book aerospace test, with a 60-minute time limit, based on selected chapters of Aerospace: The Journey of Flight
4. Character: An essay written from a selection of moral leadership topics. National Headquarters evaluates the essay’s grammar, organization, and content using the grading critique found in Figure 2-5. Cadets have 60 minutes to complete the essay, and may use a dictionary or spell-check. It is graded pass or fail.
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 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 40 |
| Curl Ups | 41 | 43 | 47 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 51 | 51 |
| Push Ups | 20 | 24 | 27 | 35 | 36 | 39 | 40 | 49 |
| Shuttle Run | 10.7 | 10.4 | 10.0 | 9.8 | 9.4 | 9.2 | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Mile Run | 8.19 | 8.00 | 7.41 | 7.11 | 6.45 | 6.38 | 6.25 | 6.23 |
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| Females Aged: | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17+ |
| Sit & Reach | 31 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 41 | 39 | 40 |
| Curl Ups | 37 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 41 | 40 |
| Push Ups | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 23 |
| Shuttle Run | 11.3 | 10.8 | 10.7 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.3 | 10.4 | 10.3 |
| Mile Run | 10.08 | 9.44 | 9.15 | 8.49 | 8.36 | 8.40 | 8.50 | 8.52 |
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 | | Resilient; shows mental discipline in working to achieve long-term goals; |
| | | welcoming of change; has habit of continual self-improvement |
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Core
| | Uses empathy; recognizes how Core Values relate to new and unfamiliar |
| Values | | situations; makes sound and timely decisions independently |
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Communication
| | Articulate; succinct; persuasive; varies message to fit audience; proficient in |
| Skills | | explaining complex issues |
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Sense of
| | Completes large projects with little supervision; follows and sets a command |
| Responsibility | | intent; self-starter |
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Interpersonal
| | Actively develops and mentors cadet officers; adapts leadership style to fit |
| Skills | | situation; calm under pressure |
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Critical
| | Sets long-term goals for the unit; imaginative and visionary; recognizes |
| Thinking | | unit’s long-term needs; mentally agile when faced with unfamiliar problems |
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Delegation
| | Directs multiple teams and manages multiple tasks; assigns people to right |
| Skills | | jobs; delegates well and enables others to take charge |
TYPICAL DUTIES
Cadet Executive Officer/Deputy Commander
Cadet Commander
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
“Note Regarding Membership Rules: To attempt the Spaatz Award exam, cadets must be current members. If a cadet’s membership is about to lapse, the cadet should be sure to renew at least 72 hours before attempting the exam, otherwise the exam software may deny access to the exam materials.”
NHQ must receive either your completed CAPF 52-2 or your Squadron Commander can approve the promotion through the online promotion system.
Spaatz Award Fact Sheet
