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After reaching what age can a cadet normally no longer test for the Spaatz Award?

21, with narrow exceptions.

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  1. 21 ✔
  2. 18
  3. 19

Why: CAPR 60-1 says a cadet will not be permitted to test after reaching age 21, except in narrow appeal cases.

Huh, didn't know that: In rare appeal cases where a cadet tests after turning 21, only one attempt is allowed.

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References

Answer: 21. CAPR 60-1 says a cadet will not be permitted to test after reaching age 21, except in narrow appeal cases.

  1. CAPR 60-1 Cadet Program Management (18 Aug 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R_601_D19B3E261AA1D.pdf
    A cadet will not be permitted to test after reaching age 21
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. CAPR 60-1 Cadet Program Management (18 Aug 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R_601_D19B3E261AA1D.pdf
    only one attempt at the exam will be administered after the cadet's 21st birthday
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. CAPR 60-1 Cadet Program Management (18 Aug 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R_601_D19B3E261AA1D.pdf
    The cadet must pass the sit-up, push-up, and 1-mile run events.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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