 As of July 2019, only 2,234 cadets have earned it since 1941.The Spaatz Award may be awarded to cadets who "successfully complete all phases of the CAP cadet program and the General Carl A. Spaatz Award examination" consisting of a comprehensive leadership and aerospace education written examination, a graded essay and a physical fitness test.The Spaatz Award is arguably the most difficult honor to earn in the CAP cadet program.