GREAT START CURRICULUM
This page breaks down the Great Start Curriculum Resources by implementation phases. To download the entire manual, use the link for CAPP 52-9 at the bottom of this page.
Introduction and Course Outline
Hallmarks of the Cadet Orientation and Training Course
Course Introduction
Course Outline
Pre-Planning and Cadet Cadre Training
Part 1 Orientation: Welcome To CAP
Part 3 Evaluation and Management
Implementation
Recommended Schedule Options
Recommended Schedule – for – 5 week program
Recommended Schedule – for – 1 weekend and 1 meeting night
Instructor and Cadre Training
Activity P2: Cadet Cadre Training
Lesson Plans
1.3 Teambuilding: “The Mine Field”
1.4 Great Start Overview (for cadets)
2.1 Leadership Foundations 1: Followership
2.11 Teambuilding Activity: “Identity Crisis”
2.12 Drill and Ceremonies Lab: Drill Lab #1
2.13 Drill and Ceremonies Lab: Drill Lab #2
2.14 Drill and Ceremonies Lab: Drill Lab #3
2.15 Drill and Ceremonies Lab: Drill Lab #4
2.2 Leadership Foundations 2: The Chain Of Command
2.3 Leadership Foundations 3: Customs and Courtesies
2.31 Customs and Courtesies Lab
2.4 Leadership Foundations 4: The Cadet Uniform
2.42 Uniform Inspections and Tutorial
-Includes Cadet Uniform Inspection Scorecard
3.1 Aerospace Team Activity: Survival On The Moon
3.2 and 3.3 Preflight Activity and Orientation Flight
4.1 Introduction To Fitness and The CPFT
5.1 Introduction To The Core Values
NOTE: CAPP 265-2, Flight Time: Values for Living has been discontinued. Refer to Character Development Values for Living 2.0 for the replacement content.
7.1 Pre-Test: Jeopardy! (Instructions)
7.1 Jeopardy! Online Game Link
7.2 Cadet Physical Fitness Test (Download score sheet from eServices)
- TO ENTER SCORES: See HFZ via eServices > Cadet Programs > Cadet Promotions > in the top left menu look for Healthy Fitness Zone
7.3 Online “Curry” Achievement 1 Exam (Non-proctored exam via eServices)
7.31 Drill Achievement #1 “Curry” Exam (Drill score sheet available in CAPP 60-34)
7.33 Recite Cadet Oath from Memory
7.4 Cadet Progression and Leadership Feedback
7.41 Leadership Feedback Meeting
Appendices
Appendix 1: Pre-Planning and Open House Checklist
Appendix 2: Great Start Checklist
Appendix 3: Materials Checklist
Appendix 4: Sample News Release
Appendix 6: Graduation Certificate
Appendix 7: Frequently Asked Questions
The information above covers ALL information and activities in the “Great Start Materials Download.” However the original download link is being provided as a backup to the information on this page.
Full Great Start ZIP Download:
Cadet Great Start CAPP 52-9: manual only.
