National Cadet Competition

The National Cadet Competition is an annual event that provides opportunities for cadets to model traits of the highest standards of leadership and personal responsibility.

The purpose of the National Cadet Competition is to provide incentive and motivation for cadets to train and attain goals in leadership, drill, aerospace education, physical fitness and teamwork.

It also provides an opportunity for cadets to increase esprit de corps through excellence in training and performance.

Finally, it provide a public validation of the objectives of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Cadet Program.

Cadet Competition teams must first compete or be selected at the local, state and regional levels in either the Color Guard or Drill Team categories. These outstanding teams will compete for the USAF Chief of Staff Sweepstakes Award.