A ROADMAP FOR THE FIRST YEAR AS A CADET

A ROADMAP FOR THE FIRST YEAR AS A CADET            

YOUR FIRST 60 DAYS (Months 1-2)

Basic Cadet Training

 8 weeks of training in basic cadet life: drill & ceremonies, leadership, the Cadet Wingman Course, an introduction to the Cadet Physical Fitness Program, customs & courtesies, and uniform wear

 Obtain and set up your utility uniform (ABU shirt & trousers, boots)

 Take and pass leadership test. Take Cadet Physical Fitness Test. Set fitness zone goals

 Set your goal for completing Phase I of the Cadet Program (Personal Tracker)

 Completion of Achievement 1 – Promotion to Cadet Airman (Your First Stripe). This is the beginning of Phase I of the Cadet Program

THE NEXT 90 DAYS (Months 3-5)

Continue in Phase I – The Learning Phase

 Obtain and set up your Blues uniform (with Curry Voucher, Vanguard order)

 Continue to participate actively in weekly meetings (Aerospace, Leadership, Cadet Physical Fitness Training / Testing, Character Development, other elective training such as Emergency Services or Communications)

 Read program materials and take tests for Achievement 2 (Leadership & Aerospace)

 Begin looking at other activities and mission areas that interest you: Cyberpatriot, Model Rocketry, Color Guard, Emergency Services, Aerospace/STEM, weekend activities, etc

 Prepare for your first Summer or Winter Encampment

 Participate in a Cadet Orientation Flight (powered or glider)  Complete Achievement 2 – Promotion to Cadet Airman First Class

THE FOLLOWING 180 DAYS (Months 6-11)

Complete Phase I – The Learning Phase, prepare for Phase II – The Leadership Phase

 Continue to participate actively in weekly meetings (Aerospace, Leadership, Cadet Physical Fitness Training / Testing, Character Development, other elective training)

 Continue with Cadet Orientation Flights & activities you enjoy

 Attend Summer or Winter Encampment  Read materials and take tests for Achievement 3 (Leadership & Aerospace)

 Complete Achievement 3 – Promotion to Cadet Senior Airman

 Continue to participate actively in weekly meetings & unit activities

 Read materials, take & pass the comprehensive Wright Brothers Award test along with a comprehensive drill test – Promotion to Cadet Staff Sergeant. This is the beginning of Phase II of the Cadet Program

 Renew your CAP membership before the end of your first year

THE NEXT 30 DAYS & BEYOND (Month 12 and your next year)

Continue in Phase II – The Leadership Phase

 Continue to participate actively in weekly meetings & unit activities and continue with the activities you enjoy

 Prepare for and take Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) training

 Take on additional leadership roles within the unit with your new-found training

 Read materials and take tests for Achievements 4 and beyond (leadership & aerospace), and prepare for promotion to Cadet Technical Sergeant