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Which is the first milestone award that requires completing an encampment?

The Billy Mitchell Award requires encampment.

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

Why: CAPR 60-1 says that to earn the Mitchell Award, a cadet must successfully complete an encampment. Eaker comes later, so the Mitchell Award is the first to need it.

Huh, didn't know that: The New Cadet page calls encampment a week-long, overnight activity immersing you in all facets of cadet life.

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Answer: The Billy Mitchell Award. CAPR 60-1 says that to earn the Mitchell Award, a cadet must successfully complete an encampment. Eaker comes later, so the Mitchell Award is the first to need it.

  1. CAPR 60-1 Cadet Program Management (18 Aug 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R_601_D19B3E261AA1D.pdf
    To earn the Mitchell Award, the cadet must successfully complete an encampment.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. CAP Help for New Cadets page www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/newcadet
    It's an awesome, week-long, overnight activity immersing you into all facets of cadet life.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. CAP Ranks and Awards (Stripes to Diamonds) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/stripes-to-diamonds
    C/2d Lt Brig Gen Billy Mitchell Award
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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