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About how many cadets does a flight sergeant lead?

8 to 15 cadets, including 2 to 4 element leaders.

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  1. 2 to 4
  2. 30 to 40
  3. 8 to 15 ✔

Why: CAPP 60-31 says flight sergeants lead 8 to 15 cadets on average, including 2 to 4 element leaders. They teach drill, uniform wear, customs and courtesies, and fitness.

Huh, didn't know that: A flight sergeant must be ready to take complete charge of the flight in the flight commander's absence.

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Answer: 8 to 15. CAPP 60-31 says flight sergeants lead 8 to 15 cadets on average, including 2 to 4 element leaders. They teach drill, uniform wear, customs and courtesies, and fitness.

  1. CAPP 60-31 Cadet Staff Handbook (Sep 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Cadet_Staff_Handbook__Nov_16__Web_47474DD79B032.pdf
    flight sergeants will lead 8 to 15 cadets, including 2 to 4 element leaders
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. CAPP 60-31 Cadet Staff Handbook (Sep 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Cadet_Staff_Handbook__Nov_16__Web_47474DD79B032.pdf
    take complete charge of the flight in the flight commander's absence
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. CAPP 60-31 Cadet Staff Handbook (Sep 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Cadet_Staff_Handbook__Nov_16__Web_47474DD79B032.pdf
    You organize all squadron formations and receive the reports from the flight sergeants.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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