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Why CAP? Seminar 2.1 CAP Corporate Learning Course

EMERGENCY SERVICES. Why CAP? Seminar 2.1 CAP Corporate Learning Course. AEROSPACE EDUCATION. CADET PROGRAMS. Objectives. Explain the overall mission of CAP Describe the activities CAP performs up to the national level

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Why CAP? Seminar 2.1 CAP Corporate Learning Course

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  1. EMERGENCY SERVICES Why CAP? Seminar 2.1CAP Corporate Learning Course • AEROSPACE EDUCATION • CADET PROGRAMS

  2. Objectives • Explain the overall mission of CAP • Describe the activities CAP performs up to the national level • Explain the professional development available to a CAP member outside their wing’s capability • Explain some of the intangible benefits of CAP professional development • Provide information on “why CAP” to prospective members

  3. CAP – With over 65 years performing “Missions for America” • 95% of continental U.S. search and rescue • Disaster relief • Communications • Counter drug • Homeland Security • Aerospace Education • Cadet Programs • Chaplain Services

  4. What does CAP do that few other organizations do? • Volunteer force performs real and constant missions that benefit community, state and nation.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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)

  9. 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

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

  11. 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

  12. 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.cap.gov in every venue you can. Get perspective members as excited about this organization as you are! Questions????

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