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Before a cadet may test for the Spaatz Award, which award must they already have?

The Eaker Award.

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  1. The Earhart Award
  2. The Eaker Award ✔
  3. The Mitchell Award

Why: Both the Eaker and Spaatz Awards sit in Phase IV, the Executive Phase. The Eaker Award comes first, and only then can a cadet test for the Spaatz.

Huh, didn't know that: Testing for the Spaatz Award also needs approval from the unit and wing commanders.

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Why did the cadet take the stairs to Phase IV? The elevator only went to the Command floor.
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Answer: The Eaker Award. Both the Eaker and Spaatz Awards sit in Phase IV, the Executive Phase. The Eaker Award comes first, and only then can a cadet test for the Spaatz.

  1. CAPR 60-1, Cadet Program Management (18 Aug 2025), 5.8.1 Spaatz Award eligibility www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R_601_D19B3E261AA1D.pdf
    To be eligible to test, the cadet must have earned the Eaker Award
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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