The earning of the four Phase awards culminates a dedicated effort on the part of our cadets and their leaders. Almost 1,900 cadets achieved one of these major milestones. In 1999, just under 2,000 cadets completed leadership training of some degree as they passed their major achievement plateaus. CAP submitted seven nominations this past year to the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School from which they normally select one to attend. This year their records earned four cadets direct appointments into the Air Force Academy itself and one went to the Preparatory School.
Cadets participate in activities at all levels of the organization.
Some 12,000 cadets participated in Cadet Program activities during 1999. Approximately 3,700 cadets had their first encampment experience and 1,400 took part in one of the National Cadet Special Activities. They studied first aid, search and rescue techniques, weather phenomenon and space and pilot training operations. They visited 17 countries from Australia to Israel and approximately the same number of international cadets and escorts were hosted by Civil Air Patrol. The Moral Leadership programs instill Air Force and CAP Core Values so cadets may grow into responsible citizens.