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According to CAP's cadet followership lesson, every leader is also a what?

A follower, since every leader answers to someone too.

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  1. Pilot
  2. Follower ✔
  3. Commander

Why: Even a flight commander takes direction from a squadron commander. Learning to follow well teaches you how to listen, stay positive and earn trust before you are ever in charge.

Huh, didn't know that: Learn to Lead describes followership as reaching a goal while respecting authority, keeping a positive attitude and showing integrity and self-discipline.

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Answer: Follower. Even a flight commander takes direction from a squadron commander. Learning to follow well teaches you how to listen, stay positive and earn trust before you are ever in charge.

  1. CAP Great Start lesson 3.1: Followership www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/3_96AA8CB96B2B8.pdf
    every leader is also a follower
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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