Quality Cadet Unit Award
Civil Air Patrol has updated its 10 criteria that constitute a quality unit and help with engagement, promotion, and retention.
By meeting 6 of the 10 criteria, squadrons earn the distinction of being a QCUA winner. The Wing presents a certificate and “Quality Unit” patrol flag streamer (example below) for our Color Guard, and squadrons earn an emblem for their websites and other publications (at left, congratulations, Skyhawk!).
Cadets and Senior Members are all needed to accomplish squadron (team) goals.
How can you help? You can find more details from NHQ here, but the basics are listed below.
2023 - 2024 CRITERIA
Award winners are determined by their performance from 31 August 2023 through 31 August 2024. The award criteria are entirely objective. Units with a minimum of 10 cadets that meet at least 6 of the 10 criteria listed below on 31 August 2024 earn the award.
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Enrollment: Unit has at least 25 cadets listed on its roster
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Onboarding: 70% of all new cadets from 31 August 2023 earned Achievement 1 in 8 weeks
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Cadet Achievement: 45% of cadets on roster have attained the Wright Brothers Award
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Orientation Flights: 70% of cadets on roster have first flight credit
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Encampment: 50% of cadets on roster have graduated encampment
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Emergency Services: 60% of cadets on roster have GES certification
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*Outside Activities: Unit participated in a Red Ribbon Leadership Academy, AE ACE+ Adopt Program, CAP Solar Eclipse Mission or a STEM competition listed here: CyberPatriot, StellarXplorers, American Rocketry Challenge, UAS4STEM, High Altitude Balloon Challenge
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Aerospace: Unit has submitted a Aerospace Excellence Award (AEX) Completion Report or sent in an AAR after ordering a STEM Kit during this award cycle
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TLC Graduates: Unit has at least 3 current Training Leaders of Cadets graduates on its roster
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Specialty Track: Unit has at least 2 Senior Members with a Cadet Programs Specialty Track rating
* new or adjusted for 2024
Skyhawk’s current status
To view details, login to the Wing Intranet (every CAP cadet/senior member is eligible for an account) and look under Cadet Programs. There you will find a link to Skyhawk’s QCUA Breakdown.
An in-house spreadsheet on the shared Skyhawk googledrive tracks Skyhawk’s progress and calculates the raw numbers needed to reach our % goals.
Thank you to each cadet and senior member who has brought Skyhawk this far, as well as all those who are committed to continue to lead and strengthen Skyhawk in the present and future.
