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What is the minimum time between cadet achievements?

Eight weeks between achievements.

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  1. Eight weeks (56 days) ✔
  2. Two weeks
  3. Six months

Why: CAPR 60-1 sets a minimum of eight weeks (56 days) between each achievement and award. Cadets advance through the program at their own pace.

Huh, didn't know that: Qualifying service academy, ROTC or JROTC cadets advance with only 28 days between achievements.

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Answer: Eight weeks (56 days). CAPR 60-1 sets a minimum of eight weeks (56 days) between each achievement and award. Cadets advance through the program at their own pace.

  1. CAPR 60-1 Cadet Program Management (18 Aug 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R_601_D19B3E261AA1D.pdf
    spending a minimum of eight weeks (56 days) between each achievement and award
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. CAPR 60-1 Cadet Program Management (18 Aug 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R_601_D19B3E261AA1D.pdf
    Cadets may complete Achievement 1 immediately upon joining CAP.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. CAPR 60-1 Cadet Program Management (18 Aug 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R_601_D19B3E261AA1D.pdf
    may advance at twice the normal rate, with just four weeks (28 days) between achievements and awards
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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