I felt like sharing that I just received my Billy Mitchell Award yesterday. #58183
Since I'm now a part of the huge heard of cadet officers, I'm curious if anyone has any good advice for a young lieutenant ;)
(It shall be adventurous!)
Go to COS.
Quote from: AvroArrow on September 23, 2009, 09:33:57 PM
I felt like sharing that I just received my Billy Mitchell Award yesterday. #58183
Since I'm now a part of the huge heard of cadet officers, I'm curious if anyone has any good advice for a young lieutenant ;)
(It shall be adventurous!)
Start on your Earhardt requirements.
Don't stall out at 2dLt, there is far more beyond the Mitchell.
Ditto... don't get "Mitchell Syndrome"
Congratulations!!
Start looking ahead and soak up every opportunity that you have.
Command a flight at encampment and work towards higher level staff positions.
Go to Cadet Officer School
Earn your Earhart and take part in International Air Cadet Exchange
Be a good leader
be a better follower
ALWAYS return salutes and appreciate every one who offers you this symbol of respect
Take care of your people
Drink water
Make sure your uniform is the positive example to your followers.
Congratulations! I was in that same category a few months ago. Now that I am almost a C/1st Lt, I dont have a whole lot of experience yet, though I have a few tips I have learned:
- Stay motivated
Lots of cadets will get their Mitchell Award, and that is IT. Keep progressing and maintain focus.
- Study
There is a lot of new information that a cadet officer should know, so study up so that you will be able to assist your followers better. :)
- Set the Example
Cadets will look at you in a different perspective now that you are an officer. Someone will always be watching what you do. Maintain professionalism and you will earn respect.
Congratulations from one old Mitchell recipient to one of our newest! (Check the sig for the Mitchell number.)
Congrats :clap: :clap: from a recipient whose Mitchell has no number (Aug 1967).
Congratulatoins! :clap: :clap: :clap:
Remember you're only halfway done. Keep up the good work!
Congratulations!!
Keep up the good work.
Congrats. Go higher. Go to COS. Be an example.
First off:
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That was a highpoint in my cadet career, but not the highest point. Start knocking out your Earhart requirements; look for leadership opportunities; mentor cadets coming up; sign up for CSAs that are (first) going to prepare you for your Spaatz and your career after being a cadet (COS) and (second) will be fun; make sure your school work and your family don't get neglected.
First off: CONGRATULATIONS (coming from a father of 3 cadets - none of which ever made it to Mitchell as they kept getting distracted by other stuff)
Second: Stay away from girls (grinnning) - they are bad for you and cause too much distractions for CAP male cadets!
Thirdly: Get hooked up with the necessary seniors to continue your advancement in the program and remain focused towards each successive promotion. Remember, 60 days apart is not much time to accomplish the requirements so you have to keep working.
These milestones in CAP will follow you for your entire life showing your character and abilities - don't ever discount what CAP can be for you.