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Which award is the pinnacle of the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program?

The Spaatz Award is the pinnacle.

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  1. The Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award ✔
  2. The Amelia Earhart Award
  3. The Wright Brothers Award

Why: CAPR 60-1 says the Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award marks the pinnacle of the Cadet Program. It comes after all sixteen achievements.

Huh, didn't know that: The Spaatz exam has four parts: leadership, aerospace, fitness and a one-hour character essay.

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Answer: The Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award. CAPR 60-1 says the Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award marks the pinnacle of the Cadet Program. It comes after all sixteen achievements.

  1. CAPR 60-1 Cadet Program Management (18 Aug 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R_601_D19B3E261AA1D.pdf
    The Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award marks the pinnacle of the Cadet Program.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. CAPR 60-1 Cadet Program Management (18 Aug 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R_601_D19B3E261AA1D.pdf
    The Spaatz Award exam is a battery of four tests: leadership, aerospace, fitness, and character.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. CAP Ranks and Awards (Stripes to Diamonds) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/stripes-to-diamonds
    PINNACLE C/Col Gen Carl A Spaatz Award
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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