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The General Billy Mitchell Award of the Civil Air Patrol is earned by Cadet s who have successfully completed the enlisted phase of the cadet program. Mitchell Cadets become Cadet Second Lieutenant s upon receipt and, by extension, Cadet Officers. In order to earn this award, cadets must pass a series of leadership, Aerospace and physical fitness tests and attend Moral Leadership training for each achievement from Cadet Airman Basic through Cadet Chief Master Sergeant. In addition, cadets must attend a military-style encampment before this award is made. 15% of Civil Air Patrol cadets achieve the Mitchell Award. Although there are higher cadet awards in CAP, the Mitchell requires so much dedication and work to earn, that it is almost considered by the US Military , and other groups, as the equivalent of the Eagle Scout Award. Mitchell Cadets who chose to enlist in the United States Air Force are promoted to E-3 (Airman First Class) upon enlistment, instead of E-1 (Airman Basic). The Mitchell Award may also be revoked at any point (even after the recipient is no longer a cadet) if the recipient does something to disgrace the award. SEE ALSO
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