Chapter 2: The Cadet and the Team

The Learn to Lead Volume 1, Chapter 2 module, “The Cadet and the Team”, is the second of eleven leadership modules, which combined, make up Phases one and two of Civil Air Patrol's Leadership Program for cadets.  This is an audio book recording version of this chapter of the Learn to Lead textbook.CADETS ARE LEADERS IN TRAINING. Their history dates back to the 15th century, originating in the courts of French kings.1 In Renaissance France, distinguished families would send their young sons to the palace where they would learn how to conduct themselves as gentlemen, leaders, and patriots. After gaining some maturity and experience, they won commissions as military officers. America rejects the rule of kings and queens, but has kept faith in cadets. Eager to cast-off the ways of the Old World, George Washington refused to allow people to address him as, “Your Majesty.” How many other traditions of the European court would die? Not the noble rank of “Cadet.”