Corporate Learning Course: CAP Structure, Purposes and Procedures

1. CORPORATE LEARNING COURSE Seminar 2.4CAP Structure, Purposes and Procedures

2. Objectives • Define the corporate structure. • Discuss the structure CAP’s leadership. • Discuss the purpose of each part of CAP’s leadership.

3. Structure defines who we are and how we present ourselves to our clients, fellow citizens and communities. Purpose goes to our heart and why we volunteer our time and efforts for our country. Procedures show that we are disciplined in our endeavors. Definitions

4. Various entities make up CAP’s world: The Board of Governors (BOG) CAP Senior Advisory Group CAP Command CAP-US Air Force (CAP-USAF) CAP Wing National Headquarters (NHQ) Corporate Structure

5. CAP Organizational Chart Headquarters, USAF Board of Governors HQ Air Combat Command (ACC), USAF Membership Action Review Panel (MARP) HQ 1st Air Force (1AF), USAF HQ CAP-USAF National Commander/ Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer National Staff CAP-USAF Liaison Region Offices (8) CAP Regions (8 Commands) CAP Wings (52 Commands) CAP Groups (Optional) CAP Squadrons (Composite, Cadet or Senior) CAP Flights

6. The governing body of CAP. Established in 2001 by the Secretary of the Air Force. Comprised of 11 members, four members appointed by the SECAF, four members appointed by CAP and three members representing interested organizations. Meets at least three times per year. The Board of Governors (BoG)

7. Comprised of 13 members National Commander, Vice Commander, Executive officer, 8 Region Commanders, and the CAP-USAF Commander and Chief Operating Officer Last two members do not have voting privileges. Mandated to meet at least twice per year. Advises the National Commander. Recommends policy and proposes Constitution and Bylaws changes to the BoG. CAP SENIOR ADVISORY GROUP (CSAG).

8. Comprised of 67 members National Commander, Vice Commander, Executive Officer, 8 Region Commanders, 52 Wing Commanders, CAP-USAF Commander and Chief Operating Officer. Last two members do not have voting privileges. Mandated to meet at least twice per year. Advises the National Commander on operational issues. CAP COMMAND COUNCIL

9. Staffed by active duty Air Force and civil service personnel. Comprised of a Commander, Vice Commander and various directorates such as operations, legal, training and safety, and Liaison Regions CAP-USAF Commander is the Air Force program manager for the CAP. Commander is a non-voting member of CSAG and CAP Command Council. CAP-US Air Force (CAP-USAF)

10. Operational Unit of the organization. Comprised of a Commander, Vice Commander, Chief of Staff and various wing staff officers, Group, Squadron and Flight Commanders. Wing Commander is a member of CAP Command Council. CAP Wing Structure

11. Located at Maxwell Air Force Base Led by the Chief Operating Officer who is hired by the BoG. Along with the National Commander’s staff officers are collectively referred to as the National Staff. Staffed by paid employees that are specialists in various professional fields general counsel, financial management, safety, inspector general, logistics, educational programs, member services and operations. HQ staff are hired by the Chief Operating Officer. NHQ Structure

12. Encourage citizens to contribute to the good of the nation through volunteer service. Provide aviation education and training to it’s members and local citizens. Encourage and foster civil aviation in local communities. Provide volunteers to assist in local emergencies. Assist the Air Force in non-combat programs and missions. CAP’s Purpose

13. Govern, direct and manage the affairs of the corporation. Determine long range plans for CAP. Adopt and amend Constitution and By-laws. Directs improvements in CAP programs, financial positions, legislative relations and membership development. Oversees various programs and boards. BoG Purpose

14. Conducting the business of CAP. Advise the CAP National Commander. Recommend policy to the BOG (CSAG). Can be tasked by the National Commander. CSAG/CCC Purpose

15. Oversee all activities conducted by CAP when they are performed as the USAF Auxiliary. Responsible for the day to day Air Force support, advise, liaison and oversight of CAP. Monitors the spending of all federally appropriated funds used by CAP. Provide advice and assistance to CAP Regions and Wings. CAP-USAF Purpose

16. Conduct the day to day operations of the organization. Ensure the mission of CAP are carried out within the wing. Ensure the regulations are effectively carried out within the wing. CAP Wings

17. Administers the day to day affairs of CAP. Translates the will of the BOG into written regulations, manuals and pamphlets. Writes educational and training materials for members. Develops CAP’s information technology tools. Maintains records relating to the operations of the corporation. Coordinates with the Regions and Wings. HQ Civil Air Patrol

18. Outlined in written form through regulations, manuals, pamphlets and policy letters. Not discretionary. Same in all CAP entities. Corporate Procedures

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