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The grade of Cadet Colonel (C/Col) (C/O-6) [1] [2] [3] is the highest grade, and final milestone that a cadet of the Civil Air Patrol may attain. The General Carl A. Spaatz Award. that garners the rank of C/Col is Civil Air Patrol's highest cadet award and honor and is achieved by less than 0.1% of all cadets nationwide. As of October 2024 ...
The General Carl A. Spaatz Award is Civil Air Patrol's highest cadet award and honor. The award honors General Carl A. Spaatz, who was the first Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force and the second National Commander of Civil Air Patrol. Only 0.5% of cadets will ever achieve this award.
Civil Air Patrol's cadet program is a traditional military-style cadet program with over 28,000 cadets nationwide [64] and is one of the three main missions of the Civil Air Patrol. CAP cadets wear modified versions of United States Air Force uniforms, hold rank and grade, and practice military customs and courtesies.
National Cadet Special Activities (NCSA) are Cadet Programs conducted by the Civil Air Patrol.NCSAs are designed to give cadets direct hands on experience with various aspects of the Civil Air Patrol program and provide meaningful insight into several aviation-related careers.
There are three types of Civil Air Patrol squadrons: Cadet squadrons focus primarily on training, leadership development and activities for CAP cadets. Senior squadrons are dedicated towards allowing senior members to focus on CAP's missions, normally search and rescue activities. Composite squadrons offer programs for both cadets and senior ...
Lt. Col. James Card, (center), Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol, teaches young cadets how to use communication equipment during Georgia Wing CAP’s weeklong summer encampment at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol cadets collaborate before setting out for their next objective during land navigation training. Lt. Col.
Aug. 23—BLUEFIELD — A local cadet who is preparing to head for college and a possible career in aeronautical engineering recently received one of the Civil Air Patrol's highest awards.
Civil Air Patrol’s cadet program transforms youth into dynamic Americans and aerospace leaders through a curriculum that focuses on leadership, aerospace, fitness, and character. As cadets participate in these four elements, they advance through a series of achievements, earning honors and increased responsibilities along the way.