Specialty Tracks USING THE FORCE! Fundamental Organizational Reform using Computers and Equivalency skills Colonel Jay Burrell, CAP NHQ PDO – Specialty Tracks

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Insanity Doing the Same Thing in the Same Way and expecting Different Results is Insanity!

What is the FORCE?

You are all JEDI J Journeymen E Exercising D Developmental I Instruction Specialty Track Training transitions you from apprentice to master!

The FORCE is what again? F Fundamental O Organizational R Reform using C Computers and E Equivalency skills This is what will permeate all the training we do. It will provide computerized learning modules and accelerated training for Military, Work and Educational Equivalency.

How It Works 1) All training concepts for every specialty track is broken down into their individual elements Knowledge, Activity, Service. 2) Activities are given corresponding codes representing the Specialty Track and progress with in the track. 201A-T-A001 would be the first activity at the Technician Rating in specialty track 201. 201C-M-A001 would be the first activity at the Master Rating in specialty track 201. Knowledge would be tested in the Technician, Senior and Master Rating Test module. 3) Equivalency would be granted for certain aspects of training or accelerated training. Military, work or educational experience would provide equivalency skill sets for training requirements. Military, work or educational experience would reduce the time required in the specialty track. Technician level may be 3 months instead of 6 Senior level may be 6 months instead of 12 Master level may be 9 months instead of 18

The SQTR Concept Cadet Programs Current Taskings and Changes Pamphlet Level Task Task Description Classification Note 216 Technician PD-10020 Successfully complete the appropriate on-line CAP technician level test with a minimum grade of 80%. Test PD-21601 Serve for a minimum of 6 months as a staff officer intern at the squadron (or higher) level. Service PD-21602 Knowledge of the purpose of cadet uniform inspections and identify basic guidelines for inspection teams Knowledge Include in Technician Test PD-21603 Knowledge of the requirements cadets must fulfill to wear the AF style uniform and describe how the uniform is properly worn PD-21604 Knowledge of the Cadet Physical Fitness Program and identify the elements of the cadet physical fitness test PD-21605 Knowledge of at leadt five activities cadets may participate in at the local, wing, or national level PD-21606 Knowledge of the hallmarks of the Cadet Great Start and summarize how the program is organized PD-21607 Knowledge of the main textbooks and educational materials used in the Cadet Program PD-21608 Knowledge of the main elements that comprise a squadron's weekly meeting PD-21609 Knowledge of the requirements for cadet membership in CAP PD-21610 Knowledge of basic procedures used to order, administer and safeguard cadet tests PD-21611 Knowledge of the CAP Cadet Protection Policy, related to adult supervision of cadet activities PD-21612 Knowledge of minimum requirements needed to progress in the Cadet Program and complete achievements and milestone awards PD-21613 Knowledge of proper DDR activity reporting procedures PD-21614 Knowledge of the five key traits of cadet life PD-21615 Knowledge of elements of the Cadet Program and the basic goals and methods of each element

The SQTR Concept Cadet Programs 216 Technician PD-21671 Interview 2 caets in their second year or beyond and learn the reasons for remaining cadets. Activity (5 of 15) PD-21672 Review any 2 chapers of the Learn to Lead and draft 1-page outlines for each and discuss with Mentor Activity (6 of 15) PD-21673 Review any module in Aerospace Dimensions and draft a 1-page outline and discuss with Mentor Activity (7of 15) PD-21616 Complete Level 1 Activity (4 of 15) PD-21617 Participate as a staff officer assistant at any two cadet programs activities beyond weekly unit meetings Activity (3 of 15) Delete not in current Tech Rating PD-21618 Confer with at least two first year cadets and inquire their main reasons for joining Activity (2 of 15) PD-21619 Assist in planning and presenting a DDR lecture or DDRx activity at a squadron meeting Activity (1 of 15) Complete any 5 of the 7 tasks below PD-21674 1) Administer or assist a cadet drill and ceremonies performance test Activity (8 of 15) PD-21675 2) Administer or assist during a CPFT session Activity (9 of 15) PD-21676 3) Observe a cadet character development forum Activity (10 of 15) PD-21677 4) Observe or assist with a Cadet Wingman Course Activity (11 of 15) PD-21678 5) Observe or participate in a cadet leadership feedback meeting and review a completed CAPF 60-90 Series Form Activity (12 of 15) PD-21679 6) Assist in enterng data and downloading reports in the Cadet Promotions Application Activity (13 of 15) PD-21680 7) Review the unit's QCUA Report and draft a 1-page list of recommended actions to your Mentor Activity (14 of 15) PD-21681 Complete TLC Basic Course Activity (15 of 15)

Cross Training Element There are numerous overlapping training requirements for each specialty track. The FORCE allows us to recognize these overlapping areas and provide credit for completion across multiple specialty tracks! Mentoring an individual to the Technician Rating would provide credit across all specialty tracks requiring this. Achieving level 2 (Davis Award) would give credit to all specialty tracks requiring this. NOTE: You still need to complete unique training requirements in each specialty track. This simply gives you a head start or credit for previously learned concepts.

Specialty Track Commonalities PD-10001 CAP Pamphlet Requirements DP 200 PA 201 FM 202 IG 203 (4020) PD 204 (4040) Admin 205 LG 206 DO 211 ES 213 Comm 214 AE 215 CP 216 Safety 217 Legal 219 CH 221 CC 222 HA 223 CDI 225 RR 226 IT 227 Totals PD-10002 Complete Level II of the CAP Professional Development Program (verified in eServices) x 8 PD-10003 Review Electronic Records 14 PD-10004 Complete Level III of the CAP Professional Development Program (verified in eServices) 9 PD-10005 Complete General Emergency Services (verified in eServices) 4 PD-10006 Complete ICUT Training (verified in eServices) PD-10007 Maintain Internal Informaton Programs 7 PD-10008 Complete IS-100, Introduction to Incident Command System (verified in eServices) 2 PD-10009 IS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (verified in eServices) PD-10011 Complete IS-700, National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction (verified in eServices) PD-10012 Complete IS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction (verified in eServices) PD-10010 Complete ICS-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (verified in eServices) PD-10013 Give presentation to non-CAP groups PD-10014 Manage the On Line Presence of your area PD-10015 Mentor a senior member through successful completion of a Technician or Senior rating PD-10016 Participate as a Subject Matter Expert on a Subordinate Unit Inspection team. 3 PD-10017 Attend a CAP wing, region or national level conference and participate in specialty-related seminars. 6 PD-10018 Explain your relationship to other functional areas PD-10019 Proper Uniform Wear PD-10020 Successfully complete the appropriate on-line CAP technician level test with a minimum grade of 80%. PD-10021 Successfully complete the appropriate on-line CAP senior level test with a minimum grade of 80%. PD-10022 Successfully complete the appropriate on-line CAP master level test with a minimum grade of 80%.

Equivalency College Courses that would provide Equivalency for example in Cadet programs: • CIP 13: Education • CIP 28: Military Science, Leadership, and Operational Art • CIP 30: Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, General • CIP 31: Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies

Equivalency Having a related degree would allow the person to complete a rating(s) in half the time required for those with no experience. An associate degree or industry credential would coordinate with the technician level. A bachelor’s degree would coordinate with the senior level. A master’s degree or higher would coordinate with the master level.

Equivalency For years of work experience, it would be like job descriptions that request a desired degree or certain number of years of relevant work experience. Three years of work experience would coordinate with the technician level. Five years of work experience would coordinate with the senior level. Ten years of work experience would coordinate with the master level. Having years of related work experience would allow the member to complete a rating(s) in half the time required for those with no experience.

Equivalency Military specialties can be evaluated for college credit. The ACE system helps identify what degree fields are related to a specialty. In Addition: We can use badges earned in related areas for more rapid advancement in specialties. Technician: A member with a basic badge in a military specialty would progress through technician in half the normal time. Senior: A member with a senior badge in a military specialty would progress through technician and senior levels in half the normal time. Master: A member with a master badge in a military specialty would progress through technician, senior, and master ratings in a related specialty in half the normal time.

The Bottom Line Consistent and Progressive Training Logical course of study from Technician to Master. Progressively more difficult material as you progress. Training developed by experts to guide your progression through stages. NOT On the Job Training (OJT) No short cuts No tricks of the trade No bias or holding back secret information No partial information or learning just one aspect of the job The ability to learn at your own pace through computer training Coaching and Mentoring

The Bottom Line Becoming the Subject Matter Expert You become the resident expert in your field. You can go anywhere and plug in at any level. You can advance in new and different Specialty Track Areas at the same time! You can help mentor others

The Bottom Line SQTR type training allows credit across multiple specialty tracks! Easy to follow Activity and Task based training by level! Knowledge requirements covered by on line testing at the end of each specialty track level. Credit for Life Experience and Educational Training accelerates or even eliminates the need for certain specialty track training. Equivalency training already being evaluated for certain areas Reduced time in position being granted for Military, Work and Educational Experience.

The Bottom Line Specialty Tracks provide Consistently Competent People. Anyone with a Specialty Track Training Level can go anywhere in CAP and immediately assume a job. Commanders can be confident that a Master Rated individual will require little to no oversight in their Specialty Track area! Relevance is KEY!!! Training changes and technology becomes a critical element in all training. Just because you learned it once doesn’t mean you have maintained the skills necessary to do the job today?

Be All You Can Be USAF Distance Learning Squadron Officers School (Captain or below) Air Command and Staff College (Major or Lieutenant Colonel) Air War College (Lieutenant Colonel and above)

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