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What grade does a cadet receive when the Spaatz Award is posted?

Cadet Colonel, the top cadet grade.

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  1. Cadet Lieutenant Colonel
  2. Cadet Colonel ✔
  3. Cadet Major

Why: CAPR 60-1 says that when the Spaatz Award posts, the cadet is promoted to cadet colonel. Cadet Colonel is the highest cadet grade.

Huh, didn't know that: On the CAP ranks page, the Eaker Award is listed with Cadet Lieutenant Colonel.

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Answer: Cadet Colonel. CAPR 60-1 says that when the Spaatz Award posts, the cadet is promoted to cadet colonel. Cadet Colonel is the highest cadet grade.

  1. CAPR 60-1 Cadet Program Management (18 Aug 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R_601_D19B3E261AA1D.pdf
    When the Spaatz Award posts to the cadet's record in eServices, the cadet is promoted to cadet colonel.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. CAPR 60-1 Cadet Program Management (18 Aug 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R_601_D19B3E261AA1D.pdf
    honors the first chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. CAP Ranks and Awards (Stripes to Diamonds) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/stripes-to-diamonds
    C/Lt Col Gen Ira C Eaker Award
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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