Cadet Programs
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100

The minimum age to join the Cadet Program.

What is 12 Years Old

100

Civil Air Patrol was founded in this year.

What Is 1941?

200

This achievement is named after the first U.S. Secretary of the Air Force.

What is the Curry Achievement?

200

CAP was created just days before this major historical event

What is the attack on Pearl Harbor?

300

Cadets progress through this many phases in the program.

What are four phases?

300

The Civil Air Patrol was officially founded on this exact date.

What is December 1, 1941?

400

This award is given after completing Phase III and earning the General  Eaker Award.

What is the Spaatz Award

400

CAP became the official civilian auxiliary of the Air Force in this year

What is 1948?

500

Cadets learn leadership, aerospace, fitness, and this fourth core area.

What is character development?

500

This CAP founder was also a New York City businessman.

Who is Gill Robb Wilson?

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