Wright Brothers Award

Orville and Wilbur Wright were the first people credited with controlled, sustained, powered, heavier-than-air flight.

The Wright Brothers

Cadet Staff Sgt Insignia

Wright Brothers ribbon

Wright Brothers letter

HOW TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR PROMOTION

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

2. Leadership: Pass a comprehensive leadership exam, with a grade of 80% or higher, closed-book. This test includes multiple-choice questions and a section testing performance in drill and ceremonies.

3. Aerospace: No requirement

4. Character: No requirement

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	8.06	13.00

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	25	27	29	30	31	30	30	28
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		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