Senior Progression for Rank

Level 1: Orientation

Senior Member Orientation	Typically completed within the squadron.	Upon Completion: Membership Ribbon
Cadet Protection Program Training	Typically completed within the squadron.
Senior Member Handbook	Self-study
Select Specialty Track	With consideration of squadron duty assignment.
Six (6) Months as Sr. Member		Upon completion, eligible for promotion:   2d Lt or FO (Gold)

Level 2: Technical Training

Technician Rating 1+ Specialty Track(s)	On-the-job-training (OTJT) and self-study on your Specialty Track(s) as described in the appropriate CAP Pamphlets. (See your Professional Development Officer.)	Upon Completion: Leadership Ribbon
Twelve (12) Months as 2d Lt. or FO	Along with Leadership Ribbon	Upon completion, eligible for promotion:   1st Lt or TFO (Silver)
Yeager Aerospace Ed. Achievement Award	Optional. Self-study, Open-book examination.	Upon Completion: Yeager Ribbon
Squadron Leadership School	These classes are held by Wing each year.
Senior Officer Course - (AFIADL:13)	Self-study, 4 volume program, closed book examination
Eighteen (18) Months as 1st Lt. or TFO		Upon completion, eligible for promotion:   Capt or SFO
		Certificate of Proficiency

Level 3: Management

Senior Rating 1+ Specialty Track(s)	On-the-job-training (OTJT) and self-study on your Specialty Track(s) as described in the appropriate CAP Pamphlets. (See your Professional Development Officer.)	Upon Completion: Leadership Ribbon w/1 Bronze Star added
Twelve (12) Months Total in Command or Staff Assignment (Minimum)
Corporate Learning Course	These classes are held by Wing each year.
Attend two (2) Conferences (National, Regional, or Wing)	These are held at least once per year at each level.	Upon Completion: Loening Ribbon
Thirty six (36) Months as Capt. or SFO		Upon completion, eligible for promotion: Maj (Gold)

Level 4: Command & Staff

Master Rating 1+ Specialty Track(s)	On-the-job-training (OTJT) and self-study on your Specialty Track(s) as described in the appropriate CAP Pamphlets. (See your Professional Development Officer.)	Upon Completion: Leadership Ribbon w/Silver Star
Twenty four (24) Months Total in Command or Staff Assignment (Minimum)
Region Staff College	These classes are held by each year.
Staff Member for: SLS, CLC, or Wing, Regional, or National Conference	Any one position satisfies the requirement.
Public Presentation to a Non-CAP Group Aerospace Education Presentation Receive Yeager Award	Any one satisfies the requirement	Upon Completion: Garber Ribbon
Forty eight (48) Months as Maj.		Upon completion, eligible for promotion: Lt. Col. (Silver)

Level 5: Command & Staff

Thirty six (36) Months Total in Command or Staff Assignment (Minimum)
National Staff College	These classes are held by each year.
Staff Member for: Regional, or National Conference Director for a(n): SLS, CLC, UCC	Any one position satisfies the requirement.
Conduct a Level 1 Orientation Course		Upon Completion: Wilson Ribbon