Please confirm your sources. Cadets at Military Academies are considered active Duty.
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/1965
https://sgp.fas.org/crs/natsec/IF11788.pdf
https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/aerospace-education/announcements/careers/educational-prep...
This may also be helpful
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/how-do-i-change-my-military-pay-grade/00/967673
