Why CAP? Seminar 2.1 CAP Corporate Learning Course

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Why CAP? Seminar 2.1CAP Corporate Learning
Course

• EMERGENCY SERVICES

• AEROSPACE EDUCATION

• CADET PROGRAMS

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Objectives

1. Explain the overall mission of CAP
2. Describe the activities CAP performs up to the
   national level
3. Explain the professional development available to
   a CAP member outside their wings capability
4. Explain some of the intangible benefits of CAP
   professional development
5. Provide information on why CAP to prospective
   members

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CAP With over 70 years performing Missions for
America

• 85 of continental U.S. search and rescue
• Disaster relief
• Communications
• Counterdrug
• Homeland Security
• Aerospace Education
• Cadet Programs
• Chaplain Services

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What does CAP do that few other organizations do?

• Volunteer force performs real and constant
  missions that benefit community, state and nation.

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What are some examples
of the types of missions that CAP is well known
for?
Cadet Activities
September 11
Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief
Aerospace Education
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What training does CAP offer its members?

• Specialty Track Training
• Region Staff College
• National Staff College
• Region/Wing Commanders Course
• Inland SAR Planner Course
• Squadron Officer School
• Air Command and Staff College
• Air War College

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How does CAP interact with communities, state,
nation and USAF?

• MOUs with community and state officials
• USAF Liaison (Working with JROTC instructors)
• Region evaluations and inspections/audits

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What standards do CAP members comply with?

• Members must
• Be felony-free before being accepted
• Have fingerprint screening for cadets and senior
  members
• Meet membership requirements in CAPR 39-2, Chap.
  3, para. 3-2
• Become familiar with the operations and
  requirements of CAP
• Complete Level I
• Enroll in a specialty track (Professional
  Development progression is covered in CAPR 50-17)

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How do regulations and inspections ensure
standards are maintained?

• CAP Publications are found on-line
• Training includes understanding regulations
• CAP and USAF conduct unit inspections (SUI),
  survey audits, and compliance inspections (CI) to
  ensure national standards are met

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What is the progression of the professional
development program for senior members?
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Conclusion

• Why CAP?
• An opportunity to join a highly trained and
  skilled organization of dedicated volunteers to
  serve community and nation.
• Develop current skills and learn new skills
• Work with others from all walks of life
• Help young people become responsible citizens
  and future leaders
• Learn more about aerospace and air power
• Serve your fellow man in the performance of
  meaningful missions encompassed by search and
  rescue, disaster relief, and homeland security

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Spread the Word..

• CAP should be a very visible part of every
  community. Talk about CAP programs, show the
  exceptional products we offer our members, and
  share our website at www.gocivilairpatrol.com in
  every venue you can. Get future members as
  excited about this organization as you are!

Questions????