Policy

Cadet Promotions

1. Thunderbird Cadet Squadron will conduct cadet promotions IAW CAPR 60-1 and using the guidelines in CAPP 60-31 and the CAPF 60-90 series as directed.
2. Our Leadership Officer, is in charge of all Drill Tests, Promotion Boards, Proctored Tests, Essay/Speech evaluations, and SDA reviews.
   • To schedule a promotion activity, or to request to be pinned and promoted in front of the squadron it is required to fill out the cadet request form, found at this link: https://forms.office.com/r/KD6yZGdqD7
   • The deadline to fill out the form is 11:59pm on the Tuesday before the requested action is to take place
3. Feedback Meetings in conjunction with Promotion Boards will be required to achieve the following cadet ranks:
   • C/A1C
   • C/SSgt
   • C/MSgt
   • C/CMSgt
   • C/2dLt
   • C/1stLt
   • C/Capt
   • C/Maj
   • C/LtCol
4. IAW CAPR 60-31 para 5.2.3., In addition to fulfilling leadership, aerospace, fitness, and character requirements, during each achievement or milestone award the cadet must
   1. Be a current cadet member of CAP
   2. Possess a CAP uniform and wear it properly (after Achievement 1)
   3. Have recited the Cadet Oath from memory
   4. Participate actively in unit meetings, meaning attend 4 meetings or activities within the last 8 weeks.
      • If you believe you have an extraneous circumstance or need to take an extended leave of absence, please discuss this with the unit commander.

Weekly Meeting Planning

1. Creation of the Weekly Meeting Plan
   1. Thursday (1 week prior to meeting)
      • C/CC will distribute an initial draft of the plan to senior members and cadet staff on the Thursday one week before the squadron meeting is to take place.
   2. Saturday (5 days prior to meeting)
      • Senior members and cadet staff will review the draft and tell the C/CC about any changes, announcements, or feedback for the plan. They have until Saturday night to give feedback.
   3. Sunday (4 days prior to meeting)
      • C/CC and Squadron CC will finalize and approve the plan and distribute it to everyone on Sunday.
2. Creation of the Admin Plan
   1. Definition
      • The admin plan is a list of all the administrative items that need to be done during the squadron meeting, including any proctored tests, boards, speeches, and drill tests.
   2. Wednesday (1 day prior to meeting)
      • The admin cadet will review the cadet request form, and make a plan for doing tests and boards. This will be very specific, specifying who will do the test/admin action, who will proctor the test/action, and what time the test/action will take place
      • In the event the admin cadet is unavailable, the C/CD will take charge in creating this plan.
3. Squadron Training Plans
   1. Thunderbird Squadron will follow the Squadron Training Plans - https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/library/squadron-training-plans. The Cadet Commander will assign these trainings to the flights each week as part of the weekly meeting plan.