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Which milestone award requires completing a leadership academy?

The Ira C. Eaker Award requires a leadership academy.

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  1. The Billy Mitchell Award
  2. The Wright Brothers Award
  3. The Ira C. Eaker Award ✔

Why: CAPR 60-1 says the Eaker Award requires a leadership academy. It is the milestone award at the end of Phase IV, the Executive Phase.

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

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Answer: The Ira C. Eaker Award. CAPR 60-1 says the Eaker Award requires a leadership academy. It is the milestone award at the end of Phase IV, the Executive Phase.

  1. CAPR 60-1 Cadet Program Management (18 Aug 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R_601_D19B3E261AA1D.pdf
    To earn the Eaker Award, the cadet must successfully complete a leadership academy
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. CAP Ranks and Awards (Stripes to Diamonds) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/stripes-to-diamonds
    C/Lt Col Gen Ira C Eaker Award
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. CAPR 60-1 Cadet Program Management (18 Aug 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R_601_D19B3E261AA1D.pdf
    assessed through a closed-book, timed milestone award exam, with a passing score of 80%
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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