Training

CAP Cadet Ribbon Organizer

Click the boxes next to the ribbons you are currently authorized to wear, then press the button below to get a graphical representation of them in order of importance. Hover over each ribbon for a description of its requirements.

Special thanks to Cadet Benner for all his help with the Ribbon Pages.

Decorations
Distinguished and conspicuous heroic action, at the risk of life
Silver Medal of Valor
Distinguished and conspicuous heroic action, where risk to self is probable
Bronze Medal of Valor
Conspicuous performance of outstanding service, on a national scale
Distinguished Service Medal
Conspicuous performance of outstanding service, on a wing or region scale
Exceptional Service Award
Outstanding achievement or meritorious service on behalf of CAP
Meritorious Service Award
Denotes outstanding duty performance, and special recognition by commander
Commander's Commendation Award
Awarded for saving a human life
Certificate of Recognition for Lifesaving
Membership in a unit recognized and decorated for excellence
National Commander's Unit Citation
Membership in a unit recognized and decorated for excellence
Unit Citation Award
Cadet Program Awards/Achievements
The Highest Cadet Award; Denotes Exceptional Performance in Cadet Career
Spaatz Award		 Select
Completion of Phase IV - the Executive Phase - (all 16 achievements)
Eaker Award		 Select
Completion of Phase III - the Command Phase
Earhart Award		 Select
Completion of Phase II - the Leadership Phase
Mitchell Award
Completion of Achievement 7
Armstrong Achievement		 Select
Completion of Achievement 6
Goddard Achievement
Completion of Achievement 5
Doolittle Achievement		 Select
Completion of Achievement 4
Lindbergh Achievement		 Select
Completion of Achievement 3
Rickenbacker Achievement		 Select
Completion of Phase I - the Learning Phase
Wright Brothers Award		 Select
Completion of Achievement 3
Feik Achievement		 Select
Completion of Achievement 2
Arnold Achievement		 Select
Completion of Achievement 1, C/Amn
Curry Achievement		 Select
Service Awards

AFA Squadron Cadet of the Year		 Select

AFSA Squadron NCO of the Year		 Select

VFW Cadet Officer Award		 Select

VFW Cadet NCO Award		 Select
Two years of active membership - claps denote longer service
Red Service
 
Activity and Participation Awards
Two years of active membership - claps denote longer service
Search & Rescue "Find"
Participation in actual search and rescue sorties
Search & Rescue
Completion of disaster relief missions, plus completion of other special training
Disaster Relief
Voluntary service (60 hours minimum) to a community project
Cadet Community Service		 Select
Participation in the International Air Cadet Exchange
International Air Cadet Exchange		 Select
Participation in the National Cadet Competition
National Cadet Competition
Participation in the National Color Guard Competition, wing champion or better
National Color Guard Competition

Service on cadet advisory council at wing level or higher
Cadet Advisory Council

Participation in National Special Activities
Cadet Special Activities
Completion of encampment as cadet, or serving on senior staff
Encampment
Recruiting two new members to CAP
Cadet Recruiter


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