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SQUADRON LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Seminar 3.1 Squadrons: The Heart of CAP

SQUADRON LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Seminar 3.1 Squadrons: The Heart of CAP. AF Bases. CAP Units. Hometowns Across America. Objectives. Defend the idea that the squadron is the “heart” of CAP. Explain how the squadron fits within CAP’s overall organizational structure

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SQUADRON LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Seminar 3.1 Squadrons: The Heart of CAP

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  1. SQUADRON LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Seminar 3.1Squadrons: The Heart of CAP

  2. AF Bases CAP Units Hometowns Across America

  3. Objectives Defend the idea that the squadron is the “heart” of CAP. Explain how the squadron fits within CAP’s 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

  4. The Three Main Types of Squadrons

  5. Organizational Structure What does CAP’s overall organizational structure look like? Which echelons go where? How are they connected?

  6. Squadrons: Last But Not Least Board ofGovernors Secretary of the Air Force AFAB Headquarters, Air Combat Command Headquarters, 1st Air Force CAP National Headquarters Headquarters, CAP-USAF National CommanderCSAG/Command Council* CAP Regions Region Liaison Offices CAP Wings CAP Groups CAP Squadrons * Advisory bodies to the National Commander

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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: Partner with local Air Force or Air National Guard units. Partner with local Air Force recruiters

  10. Success Stories How has your squadron been successful? Why was your team able to succeed in that area?

  11. 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!

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