Organization of CAP

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Organization of CAP
Page 4 in Guide 50 minutes Instructor See
Notes View of this Overhead.
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Board of Governors

• The Board of Governors is the highest independent
  governing body of CAP. It has
• 4 members representing CAP
• 4 members representing USAF
• 3 members representing government or corporate
  organizations

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Board of Governors

• The highest independent governing body of CAP.
• It consists of
• 4 members representing CAP
• 4 members representing USAF
• 3 members representing government or corporate
  organizations

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National Board

• Names of the National Executive Committee can be
  found on NHQ CAP website
• The National Executive Committee consists of all
  members of the National Board except Wing
  Commanders.

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Regions
The US is divided geographically in to 8 regions.
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Wings
CAP has 52 wings, one for each state, Puerto Rick
and Washington D.C. A wing is comprised of the
Wing Headquarters and all Units within its
geographical boundaries.
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Groups and Squadrons
Groups are formed when the wing is too large to
permit the wing commander to exercise effective
supervision over squadrons and flights. A group
must have a minimum of five squadrons beneath it,
except for extenuating circumstances, such as
long distances. The squadron is the
community-level organization of CAP. A squadron
is formed when a unit has at least 15 members
with a minimum of 3 senior members.
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Types of Squadrons

• Senior
• composed entirely of seniors
• see organizational chart, top of page 8 in Guide

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Types of Squadrons

• Cadet
• composed primarily of cadets
• with a minimum of 3 senior members for
  supervisory, administrative, and training
  requirements
• see organizational chart, bottom of page 8 in
  Guide

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Types of Squadrons

• Composite
• comprised of both cadets and senior members,
  conducting both cadet and senior programs.
• See organizational chart, page 9 in Guide

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Flights

• smallest CAP membership unit authorized
• must contain a minimum of 8 members
• with a minimum of 3 senior members

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Squadron Staff Positions and Duties

• Commander--Establishes plans, policies and
  procedures (which are not in conflict with the
  directives of higher headquarters) to fulfill the
  CAP mission.
• Deputy Commander--Has the authority of the
  commander in his/her absence.

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Squadron Staff Positions and Duties

• Change of Command Paperwork (OHWGF 2)
• CAPF 53 Signature Verification Card
• CAPF 27 Organizational Action
• CAPF 2a Request for and Approval of Personnel
  Action
• appointment as commander
• transfer if coming from another unit
• appointment of Group Commander if new commander
  was Group Commander

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Squadron Staff Positions and Duties

• Unit Commanders Course
• This course gives new and potential unit
  commanders skills in areas requiring command
  emphasis, basic management, and both vertical and
  lateral command relationships. Students will
  learn about processes to solve problems, save
  time, and keep the focus on the mission.

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Squadron Staff Positions and Duties

• Unit Commanders Course
• 19 Hours of Required Courses
• Command Responsibility and Accountability
• Adverse Member Actions
• Recruiting and Retention
• The Committed Volunteer
• Integrating the Mission
• Your Role in Missions

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Squadron Staff Positions and Duties

• Unit Commanders Course
• 7 Hours Elective Courses from any of
• Motivation
• Delegating Authority
• Meeting Planning
• Unit Training Programs
• Working with Families
• Problem Solving
• Working with Group, Wing the State Director
• Budgeting

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Squadron Staff Positions and Duties

• Unit Commanders Course
• Electives (continued)
• Your Staff What They Do for You
• Teamwork Techniques
• Effective Listening
• Successful Units
• Successful Leaders
• Setting Goals and Objectives
• Hazing

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Squadron Staff Positions and Duties

• Unit Commanders Course
• Requirements
• Level I
• Currently enrolled in at least one specialty
  track with at least technician rating
• Squadron Leadership School
• AFIADL 13 (preferred but not mandatory)

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Squadron Staff Positions and Duties

• Formal Training
• Squadron commanders
• Unit Commanders Course
• Squadron staff
• Specialty Track and Study Guide
• AFIADL courses for technician level in Safety,
  Emergency Services, Moral Leadership/Chaplain,
  Public Relations

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Squadron Staff Positions and Duties

• Specialty Tracks Take Different Times
• Safety AFIADL 02170
• Communications CAPP 214 test
• Emergency Services AFIADL 0213D 12 months
• Cadet Program 9 months
• Moral Leadership 6 months chaplain supervision
• Public Relations AFIADL 02010 12 months
• Aerospace Education CAPP 215 test
• all others 6 months
• Inspector, Plans Programs, Legal, Chaplain,
  Health Services, and Commander have other
  requirements

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Squadron Staff Positions and Duties

• Operations Officer-- Manages and directs all
  operations activities.
• Aerospace Education Officer--Implements the
  aerospace education program for seniors and
  cadets. This includes activities within the
  squadron and to the general public.

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Squadron Staff Positions and Duties

• Professional Development Officer--Plans and
  monitors senior member training to ensure
  progression and completion of awards.
• Logistics Officer--Manages CAP supply and
  maintains equipment inventory.

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Squadron Staff Positions and Duties

• Administration Officer--Manages squadron file
  system maintains all regulations, manuals and
  pamphlets and prepares and processes all
  correspondence.

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Squadron Staff Positions and Duties

• Public Relations Officer--Advises and assists on
  media relations, internal information and
  community relations. Plans, develops and
  implements releasing information to news media,
  marketing CAP, fund raising, and newsletter
  publication.

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Squadron Staff Positions and Duties

• Finance Officer--Responsible for the overall
  management of the unit funds to include payment
  of accounts, preparation of all financial
  reports, and the maintenance of all bank accounts
  and financial records.

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Squadron Staff Positions and Duties

• Personnel Officer--Maintains current listing of
  all duty assignments, assists new members in
  filling out applications, and submits requests
  for promotions, awards, certificates, and ribbons.

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Squadron Staff Positions and Duties

• Chaplain--advises commander and his/her staff on
  moral leadership and the well-being of personnel.
  The chaplain conducts moral leadership for
  cadets, pastoral care of senior and cadet
  members, and participates in ES missions.

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Squadron Staff Positions and Duties

• CAPRAPUSAF Reservist to advise and assist unit
  commander and staff. Also assists State Director
  in SAREX evaluations, S-3 inventory. CAPRAP
  limitations
• Command or be commanded by CAP personnel (except
  drill for training only)
• Hold CAP command or any other CAP staff position
• Be a CAP member (except Patron)
• Perform CAP aircrew duties
• Raise funds in a way the public may misinterpret
  as the Air Force raising the funds
• Teach CPPT (because of insurance purposes)
• Often limited in CAP knowledge and skills

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Local Organization
NATIONAL COMMANDER Maj Gen Dwight H. Wheless
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Local Organization
GREAT LAKES REGION COMMANDER Col William W.
Webb Building 1506, 25701 South Street, Selfridge
ANGB, MI 48045
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Local Organization
OHIO WING COMMANDER Col Chuck (Charles) L.
Carr, Jr. DSCCP.O. Box 3990Columbus, Ohio
43218-3990 Phone Fax [phone]
Group Squadron Commanders found at web
http//ohwg.cap.gov