Mary Feik Achievement

 After overhauling her first automobile engine at 13, Mary Feik turned to aircraft engines and military aircraft at 18, eventually teaching aircraft maintenance to crew chiefs and mechanics for the U.S. Army Air Force in 1942.

 Feik is credited with becoming the first woman engineer in research and development in the Air Technical Service Command’s Engineering Division.

 In addition to logging more than 5,000 hours as a B-29 flight engineer, engineering observer and pilot in fighter, attack, bomber, cargo and training aircraft, she also designed high-performance and jet fighter pilot transition trainers as well as aircraft maintenance trainers.

 Not just noted as a pilot but also a writer, Feik authored pilot training manuals and technical engineering reports that were distributed throughout the armed forces.

 She's accomplished so much but here's what she says about her proudest moment, in 2003: "My ultimate honor [is] the Civil Air Patrol cadet achievement created in my name."

HOW TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR PROMOTION

1.   Pre-Requisite:  Be a current CAP cadet, as shown in E-Services.
                                   Possess a CAP uniform and wear it properly.
                                   Be capable of reciting the Cadet Oath from memory 
                                   (see R52-16 paragraph 5-2 and 1-3).

2.   Leadership:  Pass a test on Leadership for the 21st Century chapter 3, with a grade of 70% or higher, closed-book.

Or

Pass an online test on Learn To Lead chapter 3, with a grade of 80% or higher, open book.  This test includes multiple-choice questions and a section testing performance in drill and ceremonies. You can also download an audio file of this chapter.

3.   Aerospace:   Pass a test on one of the Aerospace Dimensions modules, with a grade of 70% or higher, closed-book.  A study guide is available.

4.   Character:   Participate in a character development forum

5.   Activities:   Participate actively

6.   Fitness:  Pass the mile run or shuttle run, plus 2 of the 3 other events in the cadet physical fitness test, as shown below:

LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
Fulfilling the promotion eligibility requirements above is only half the battle. You also need to show that you have some leadership skills. Look at the goals below and once in a while ask yourself how well you're doing in those areas.
 

TYPICAL DUTIES

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