SQUADRON LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Seminar 3.1 Squadrons: The Heart of CAP

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SQUADRON LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Seminar
3.1Squadrons The Heart of CAP
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Hometowns Across America
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Objectives
Defend the idea that the squadron is the heart
of CAP. Explain how the squadron fits within
CAPs overall organizational structure Describe
the role of the following, as they relate to the
squadron Wing Headquarters National
Headquarters CAP-USAF Describe stories of
successful squadron programs
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The Three Main Types of Squadrons

Cadet Minimum 3 seniors Minimum 15 total members Composite Minimum 3 seniors Minimum 15 total members 2 deputy commanders Senior Minimum 15 members
Advantages Focus on cadet mission Smaller staff needed Advantages Focus on all missions Something for everyone Advantages Focus on ES or AE Smaller staff needed
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Organizational Structure
What does CAPs overall organizational structure
look like? Which echelons go where? How are they
connected?
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Squadrons Last But Not Least
Advisory bodies to the National Commander
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The Squadron / Wing Partnership
How the Wing Helps Squadrons
How Squadrons Help the Wing
Participation in training activities Maintain
mission readiness Support wing goals Meet
regulatory accountability requirements Develop
a good reputation for CAP within the community
Provide training lend squadrons staff
expertise Coordinate state-wide programs manage
key assets Host special activities and
events Process financial admin actions in a
timely manner Represent squadron interests to
senior leaders
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The Squadron / NHQ Partnership
How NHQ Helps Squadrons
How Squadrons Help NHQ
Perform the missions of CAP Recruit retain
members
Quick processing of awards, paperwork Friendly
customer service staff expertise Manage
CAP-wide programs and publications Represent
members interests to the Air Force, the
Congress, and other organizations
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The Squadron / CAP-USAF Partnership
How the CAP-USAF Helps Squadrons
How Squadrons Help the Air Force
Perform the missions of CAP Recruit retain
members Represent the Air Force in hundreds of
communities across America
Program leadership oversight Reserve Assistance
Program (CAP-RAP) Expertise Liaison with local
military units federal agencies Connect us to
AF DoD headquarters Other Possibilities Partne
r with local Air Force or Air National Guard
units. Partner with local Air Force recruiters
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Success Stories
How has your squadron been successful? Why was
your team able to succeed in that area?
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Final Thought
CAP could function without a National Hq CAP
could function without regions CAP could function
without wings CAP could function without
groups But CAP could not succeed without
squadrons because that is where CAP accomplishes
its mission!