1967 Changes to the Cadet Program

1. The Cadet Program fundamentally remained the same. The structured meeting schedules were discontinued, but formal classroom instruction was still required for each achievement. Introduced the flight training option Cadet officer promotions could be made at a commander’s discretion or earned (automatic) through C/Capt C/Maj and C/Lt Col remained discretionary and position based. Cadets had to first earn C/Capt. Cadets who completed four Phase II achievements were eligible for some special activities. 1967 Changes to the Cadet Program

2. Complete any one achievement, pass the Cadet Leadership Exam Commander’s Discretion: Merit promotion OR Earned (automatic): complete 3 achievements Commander’s Discretion: Be a C/1st Lt, hold rank that calls for C/Capt, possess Earhart, and demonstrate merit OR Earned (automatic): complete 5 achievements, pass Field Grade Qualifying exam, be C/1st Lt Discretionary: Be a C/Capt (earned) and hold a rank or position that calls for C/Maj, demonstrate merit Discretionary: Be a C/Capt and hold a rank or position that calls for C/Lt Col, demonstrate merit Promoted to C/Col automatically when the Spaatz Exam was passed.

3. Flight Training Option • The flight training option allowed aerospace education credits for Phase II if the cadet passed the: • Glider written exam: 3 credits (Doolittle, Lindbergh, Wright Brothers) • FAA written exam: 4 credits (Rickenbacker, Doolittle, Lindbergh, Wright Brothers)

4. 1968 – 1984 C/WO added

5. 1968 -1978 The grade names were changed to reflect USAF grades. Cadet First Class Cadet

6. 1968 Cadet Program Changes • At the 1967 National Board meeting, an advisory council of Spaatz cadets recommended changes to the Cadet Program. • One change was the introduction of a “three track” approach to Phase II, and a “two track” approach to Phase III. • As in 1967 structured meeting schedules were no longer required. Commanders could use the old schedules to conduct formal classroom training, or cadets could now “self-study.” • Completion of Phase I resulted in promotion (one stripe) for the first time. • Completion of five Phase II achievements resulted in promotion to C/MSgt. • The grade of Cadet Warrant Officer was added. Cadets were promoted to C/WO after completing six Phase II achievements and receiving the Mitchell Award. • Phase III promotions remained the same. • A written exam was required for each SDA. • The Phases remained the same.

7. Promotion Changes Complete Phase I, Curry Achievement Complete five Phase II achievements Complete all six Phase II achievements, pass the Operation Countdown exam, attend one encampment

8. Phase I had the same requirements as 1964, but resulted in one stripe (“cadet”). Cadets could “theoretically” choose from three tracks for Phase II advancement. Phase I

9. Three tracks could be offered if the unit had the resources. Only the activities track was new. The standard track was the newly modified Phase II, and the pilot training track was the flight training option presented in 1967. Phase II

10. The pilot training track (formerly known as the flight training option) allowed aerospace education credits for Phase II if the cadet passed the: Glider written exam: 3 credits (Doolittle, Lindbergh, Wright Brothers) FAA written exam: 4 credits (Rickenbacker, Doolittle, Lindbergh, Wright Brothers)

11. The Phase II Activities Track

12. The standard track was the same Phase III as described in 1967.

13. Conclusion to 1968 Changes • Phase IV was the same as 1964/67. • Cadets still had to have 11 weeks time in grade for promotion. • The multiple track phase options did not last long.