CORPORATE LEARNING COURSE Seminar 2.4 CAP Structure, Purposes and Procedures

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CORPORATE LEARNING COURSE Seminar 2.4CAP
Structure, Purposes and Procedures
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Objectives

• Define the corporate structure.
• Discuss the structure CAPs leadership.
• Discuss the purpose of each part of CAPs
  leadership.

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Definitions

• 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.

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Corporate Structure

• Various entities make up CAPs world
• The Board of Governors (BOG)
• CAP Senior Advisory Group (CSAG formerly
  National Executive Committee (NEC))
• CAP Command Council (CCC formerly National Board
  (NB))
• CAP-US Air Force (CAP-USAF)
• CAP Wing
• National Headquarters (NHQ)

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CAP Organizational Chart
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The Board of Governors (BoG)

• 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.

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CAP SENIOR ADVISORY GROUP (CSAG).

• Comprised of 13 members
• National Commander, Vice Commander, Chief Of
  Staff, 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.

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CAP COMMAND COUNCIL

• Comprised of 67 members
• National Commander, Vice Commander, Chief of
  Staff, 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.

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CAP-US Air Force (CAP-USAF)

• 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.

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CAP Wing Structure

• 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.

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NHQ Structure

• Located at Maxwell Air Force Base
• Led by the Chief Operating Officer who is hired
  by the BoG.
• Along with the National Commanders 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.

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CAPs Purpose

• Encourage citizens to contribute to the good of
  the nation through volunteer service.
• Provide aviation education and training to its
  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.

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BoG Purpose

• 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.

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CSAG/CCC Purpose

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

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CAP-USAF Purpose

• 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.

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CAP Wings

• 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.

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HQ Civil Air Patrol

• 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 CAPs information technology tools.
• Maintains records relating to the operations of
  the corporation.
• Coordinates with the Regions and Wings.

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Corporate Procedures

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

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Questions

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