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How are milestone award exams, like the Wright Brothers and Mitchell, given?

Closed-book, run by the squadron's testing officer.

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  1. Open-book, taken at home
  2. Closed-book, supervised at the squadron ✔
  3. As a take-home essay

Why: Milestone exams check everything learned in a whole phase, so they are closed-book. A senior member testing officer gives them at the squadron.

Huh, didn't know that: Milestone exams come at the end of Phases I, II and III.

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Why did the textbook stay home on milestone day? It wasn't invited, it was closed for business.
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Answer: Closed-book, supervised at the squadron. Milestone exams check everything learned in a whole phase, so they are closed-book. A senior member testing officer gives them at the squadron.

  1. Cadet Tests & Exams (CAP National HQ) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/stripes-to-diamonds/cadet-tests--exams
    milestone award exams will remain closed-book and controlled by the squadron.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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