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Which cadet grade comes right after Cadet Chief Master Sergeant?

Cadet Second Lieutenant, the first cadet officer grade.

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  1. Cadet Second Lieutenant ✔
  2. Cadet Master Sergeant
  3. Cadet Captain

Why: In the cadet grade list, Cadet Chief Master Sergeant is the last non-officer grade. Next comes Cadet Second Lieutenant, where cadet officer grades begin.

Huh, didn't know that: Flight commander is an officer position by doctrine, but a C/MSgt may be assigned.

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Answer: Cadet Second Lieutenant. In the cadet grade list, Cadet Chief Master Sergeant is the last non-officer grade. Next comes Cadet Second Lieutenant, where cadet officer grades begin.

  1. CAPP 60-20 New Cadet Guide (Feb 2026) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6020_A0A6B98761299.pdf
    Cadet Second Lieutenant Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Cadet Senior Master Sergeant
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. CAP Ranks and Awards (Stripes to Diamonds) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/stripes-to-diamonds
    C/CMSgt Achievement 8 Neil Armstrong C/2d Lt Brig Gen Billy Mitchell Award
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. CAPR 60-1 Cadet Program Management (18 Aug 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R_601_D19B3E261AA1D.pdf
    flight commander is an officer position by doctrine, but a C/MSgt may be assigned
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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