CAWG Cadet Competition (CWCC)
CAWG Cadet Competition
Mission
The CAP California Wing Cadet Competition (CWCC) program showcases the full range of challenges in cadet life experienced at the squadron level, and new areas of learning that are important to America.
Vision
Squadrons and individual cadets motivated to excel in all facets of the CAP Cadet Program.
Goals
To achieve its mission and vision, the CAWG Cadet Competition program pursues the following goals:
(1) Promote excellence in squadron-level cadet programs. CWCC's contribution in this goal area is measured in two ways. First, total cadet participation, system-wide, is measured year-to-year, using the 2010 data set as the initial baseline. Second, the average annualized cadet promotion rate for participating squadrons will be compared with the non-participating squadrons’ average.
(2) Promote individual excellence and learning in leadership, aerospace, fitness, and character. This is measured through end-of-activity self and peer assessments, with a goal of achieving an average score of 4.0 or better out of 5.0.
(3) Showcase today’s cadets as tomorrow’s aerospace leaders. This public relations goal is measured quantitatively through media mentions and impressions, year-to-year, and qualitatively through partnerships maintained or strengthened with aerospace industry, senior military officials, educational leaders, and other natural stakeholders.
(4) Achieve ever-increasing programmatic efficiency and return on investment. This goal is measured in terms of the budget performance for appropriated and corporate funds expended at the national level and through feedback from teams and the NCC staff’s after-action reports.
Events
a. Core Team Events. Each team will compete in the following core events: Leadership
Indoor positing of the colors (4-cadet color guard)
Outdoor posting of the colors (4-cadet color guard)
Standard Drill (4-cadet team Standard Drill, and 6 cadet team Element Drill) Team leadership problem
Written exam
Uniform Inspection, (spot inspection and inspection preparation)
Aerospace
Written exam
Fitness Test
Cadet physical fitness test, (Push Ups, Curl Ups, Sit and Reach and Mile Run)
Character
Sportsmanship modification (administratively assessed, not a live event)
i. Exam. The written exam contains leadership, aerospace, and AE current events subject matter, conducted as a single event.
b. Non-Core Events. They are pre-selected events chosen by the NCC staff to include in the competition. Each team is entitled to one slot in each non-core event. The non-core events are3:
Leadership
Extemporaneous and impromptu public speaking (individual) Aerospace
Model rocketry (2-cadet team)
Robotics (4-cadet team Rover Races, 2-cadet team Calculator-controlled robot)
Panel Quiz (4-cadet team each round, rotating 6 cadets through)
Aerospace/ES UAS – Using the STEM Drone, (4 cadets written exam from drone pilot course, 2 cadets flying drone mission)
Fitness
Obstacle course or fitness circuit (4-cadet team, plus non-competitors) Direction Finding Course (6-cadet team) Ref: CAPP2 CAP ELT/EPIRB SEARCH
Character
Pre-competition service project, with oral presentation (2-cadet team)
c. Noncompetitive Activities. The NCC program will ordinarily include noncompetitive activities such as tours, guest speakers, and other fun opportunities available at the host facility.
CAWG Cadet Competition Specifics
Notes: The project officers of the CAWG Cadet Competition will use the NCC as a general guideline but the Wing Competitions are allowed to adjust the details of each competition based on the resources and needs of the event that year. Watch for information on the CWCC in your email and in the upcoming activities section of this website.
Resources
CAPP 60-75 National Cadet Competition Program Guide
Note: The NCC guidelines have changed but have not been fully published by CAP. Contact Lt Col Michael Samuel for detailed information.
