CIVIL AIR PATROL LOWER BUCKS SQUADRON 101 This information packet was established for those new cadet’s who have “completed their 2 visits” and just submitted their application for membership. SENIOR MEMBER INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Squadron 101. Our squadron is a unit of the United States Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol. Squadron 101 specializes in Ground Search and Rescue, Radio Communications, for Senior Members & Cadets. We are excited that you have chosen our squadron for your CAP career. You will find Civil Air Patrol to be a personally rewarding experience. Ryan Kelly, Capt., CAP Commander, Squadron 101

Senior Member Achievement Levels & Awards Level One – Basic Membership Award Level Two - Benjamin O. Davis Award Level Three - Grover Loening Award Level Four - Paul Garber Award Level Five - Gill Robb Wilson Award

Level One The first step to take as a CAP senior member is to complete Level One. Level One provides you with the foundations of Civil Air Patrol missions, policies and opportunities for service. To complete Level One of Civil Air Patrol's professional development program, you will need to complete the following:          a. The CAP Foundations Course.          b. Online Cadet Protection Program Training (CPPT).          c. Online Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness Training. Go to Level One to get started or to read the details. http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cap_university/professional_development/afiadl__cap_student_page/level_one.cfm Completing Level One earns you the membership ribbon and completes one of the eligibility requirements for promotion (see CAPR 35-5 for promotion criteria). Talk with your mentor or commander if you have any questions about Level One. Complete details about CAP professional development program are available through CAPR 50-17, CAP Senior Member Professional Development Program.

Level Two During this level, you will complete the Squadron Leadership School (SLS). This school is designed to enhance your effectiveness at the squadron level. SLS is typically organized by your wing and lasts 12 hours, usually over a two day period. Since one of the objectives of this school is to increase your understanding of squadron operations, you will need to be enrolled in at least one of CAP’s "Specialty Tracks." See your squadron Professional Development Officer (PDO) for details. To complete this level and earn the Certificate of Proficiency, you will become technician rated in a specialty track (earning the leadership ribbon), and will also complete the "CAP Senior Officer Correspondence Course" (commonly called "ECI-13" for the old pamphlet number given to this course). See CAPR 50-17 for details on these requirements

Level Three During this level, you will complete the Corporate Learning Course (CLC). This course is designed to broaden your understanding of CAP operations at the wing level. CLC is typically organized by your wing and lasts 12 hours, usually over a two day period. To complete this level and earn the Grover Loening Award and the Loening ribbon, you will become senior rated in a specialty track, attend two major conferences and serve in a staff or command assignment for at least one year. See CAPR 50-17 for details on these requirements.

Level Four During this level, you will complete Region Staff College (RSC). This college is designed to give you more tools to use in your staff and command assignments in CAP. RSC is typically organized by your region and lasts 40 hours, usually on a military base or college campus during an entire week. Because most members will have been in the program for a few years by the time they reach this level, there are some specialized schools that are available. Such schools as the National Legal Officers College, the CAP Inspector General College, or the Chaplain Service Region Staff College may be treated as equivalent to RSC (see CAPR 50-17 for details). To complete this level and earn the Paul Garber Award and Garber ribbon, you will become master rated in a specialty track, serve as a staff member in a wing level course or conference, serve in a staff or command assignment for at least two years, among other requirements (see CAPR 50-17 for details).

Level Five During this level, you will complete National Staff College (NSC). This college is by invitation only from your wing commander and is limited in enrollment to CAP majors or higher grade. This college is organized by national headquarters and lasts eight days, held at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. To complete this level and earn the Gill Robb Wilson Award and Wilson ribbon, you will serve as a staff member in a region or national level course (or director of a wing level course), conduct a Level One Program in your squadron, and serve in a staff or command assignment for at least three years (see CAPR 50-17 for details). Fewer than 2,500 of all senior members have reached this demanding level of professional development. Are you up to the challenge?

CAP Specialty Tracks CAPP 200 Specialty Track - Personnel CAPP 201 Specialty Track - Public Affairs CAPP 202 Specialty Track - Finance CAPP 204 Specialty Track - Senior Program CAPP 205 Specialty Track - Administration CAPP 206 Specialty Track - Logistics CAPP 210 Specialty Track - Flight Operations CAPP 211 Specialty Track - Operations CAPP 212 Specialty Track - Standardization/Evaluation CAPP 213 Specialty Track - Emergency Services CAPP 214 Specialty Track - Communications CAPP 215 Specialty Track - Aerospace Education CAPP 216 Specialty Track - Cadet Program CAPP 217 Specialty Track - Safety CAPP 218 Specialty Track - Plans and Programs CAPP 221 Specialty Track - The CAP Chaplain CAPP 221A Specialty Track - Chaplains Helping Chaplains CAPP 223 Specialty Track - Historian CAPP 225 Specialty Track - Moral Leadership CAPP 226 Specialty Track - Recruiting and Retention CAPP 227 Specialty Track - Information Technology CAPP 228 Specialty Track - Drug Demand Reduction  There are three (3) rating levels within each track: 1). Technician, 2) Senior, and 3). Master Rating

Active Membership & Promotions No CAP member is entitled to a duty performance promotion simply by completing the training requirements for a particular level. Regulations require that the member must be performing in an exemplary manner meriting promotion to the grade recommended and must be recommended for promotion by the immediate superior and unit commander. If the member does not attend meetings or participate regularly or fails to perform his/her CAP job satisfactorily, he/she is probably not performing in an exemplary manner deserving a recommendation for promotion.

Grades PROMOTION TO MINIMUM SKILL LEVEL TIME IN GRADE 2ND Lt Level One 6 months as senior member 1st Lt Tech Rating (Specialty Track) 12 months a 2nd Lt. or TFO Captain Level Two 18 months as 1st Lt or SFO Major Level Three 3 years as Captain Lt. Col. Level Four 4 years as a Major See CAP REGULATION 35-5 for additional details http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R035_005_489E25C089E93.pdf

Retired Military Officers Regular and Reserve officers of the Armed Forces of the United States, active, retired or resigned, may be advanced to a CAP grade equivalent to their grade in the Armed Forces (but not to exceed lieutenant colonel), in recognition of their military knowledge and experience. Such promotions are neither automatic nor mandatory, but are at the discretion of the promoting authority. See Section C Paragraph 12 and 15 (below) of CAPR35-5 CAP Officer and NCO Appointments and Promotions

Senior Member Professional Development Program http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cap_university/professional_development/index.cfm Air Force Institute for Advanced Distributed Learning (AFIADL). AFIADL provides CAP members with opportunities to increase their professional development through on-line and correspondence coursework. http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cap_university/professional_development/civil_air_patrol__the_air_force_institute_for_advanced_distributed_learning_afiadl/index.cfm

Professional Development Contacts PA Wing Director, Professional Development: Capt Annette Carlson cappdo@aol.com If you need help to enroll in AFIADL/AU courses, request extensions or course exams, or other ECI/ AFIADL/ AU related questions: Contact Capt Annette Carlson Group 3 AFIADL TCO:  Lt Col Bob DePorter gp3caprd@aol.com

CAP Benefits American Sentinel University http://www.military.americansentinel.edu/ Civil Air Patrol Distance Learning http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cap_university/distance_learning/index.cfm Additional CAP Benefits http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/html/benefits.htm

Programs for Senior Members The Hawk Mountain Ranger Training Program – Senior Members & Cadets are given the opportunity to advance their leadership, navigation, wilderness survival, medical, search and rescue skills. This program reinforces the Emergency Services Specialty Tracks. Participation in training is offered through out the year (Summer & Winter). Emergency Services & Disaster Relief – CAP instructors teach emergency services specialty skills that can help others in your community or nation when in need. Our squadron specializes in Ground Team Search & Rescue, Urban Detection Finding (Aircraft Emergency Locator Transmitter [ELT] Searches), and First Aid. Senior Member’s are required to complete Level One Achievement prior to starting training in CAP Emergency Services. Communications -- VHF and HF Radio Communications. HAM Radio Operators are welcome. Cadet Programs – Assist with our cadet program during meeting nights, special activities and on missions. Aerospace Education – Professional Educators & Pilots serve to teach our future leaders – The Cadets! Currently Civil Air Patrol owns 535 fix wing piston engine aircraft and 62 gliders. All Senior Members may study aerospace education through the Senior Member Professional Development Program. CAP encourages its senior members to learn about aviation and its history. Those who complete the Aerospace Education Program for Senior Members may earn the Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager Aerospace Education Award. Drug Demand Reduction - To be a leading force in America’s drug demand reduction strategy through the development of tomorrow’s leaders in volunteer community service for a drug-free world

Next Steps Visit the Squadron’s Web Site http://capsquadron101.com/. Write down any questions you might have and bring them with you to the next squadron meeting. After your application is processed by CAP National Headquarters, you will be issued a CAP Membership Card with a CAPID #. Memorize your CAPID # and keep the card with you at all Civil Air Patrol meetings and functions. National HQ will also be mailing you a instructional packet. Senior Members starting out need to consult with the Squadron Professional Development Officer or assigned Mentor for information and guidance.   For National Dues please see the National CAP Web Site http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/html/index.htm. Each member needs to establish an “eservices” password account. https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.eServices.Web/Default.aspx

UNIFORMS Senior Member’s are required to be in full CAP uniform for weekly meetings, activities and missions. To start out, the BDU uniform cost is ranging from $125 to $150 per cadet. You will need: Battle Dress Uniforms (Military Woodland Camo BDU Type) Blouse and Pants Orange T-Shirts Orange “101” Baseball Cap AF Blue belt with “black color” flat buckle Black (polished) Military Style Boots Boot Sox Boot Blousers Outer Coat/Jacket (Military Woodland Camo types are optional, but recommended) Air Force Class B “Dress Uniform” OR CAP Corporate OR CAP Alternate Uniforms (Short & Long Sleeve Shirts – Long Sleeve Shirt requires AF Style Tie and CAP Tie-Tack) Flight Cap (depends on the dress uniform type) AF Blue belt with silver polished buckle (with AF style dress uniforms) Black High Gloss Military Dress Shoes White Undershirts “V neck” PT Clothes – (Optional for seniors members unless you plan to participate with the cadets in PT). See our Supply Officer for more details. Our squadron may be able to outfit most of the BDU uniform needs, insignias & patches. Remember, ALL member’s must maintain AF/CAP Regulations for weight and grooming standards when wearing Air Force uniforms. For CAP Corporate and Alternative Uniforms, Senior Member’s need only to maintain grooming standards. No exceptions.

UNIFORMS CONTINUED For proper placement of insignias, name tags and patches go to: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Uniform_poster_Sept_08_PROOF_FB12BA6E0935A.pdf For regulations on CAP Uniforms go to: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/u_082203102943.pdf

Uniform & Equipment Suppliers The Vanguard Industries – The Official CAP Uniform Provider http://www.vanguardmil.com (Click on the Civil Air Patrol Section) For ordering name tags/tapes through Vanguard: http://www.vanguardmil.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6_390_400 1-800-221-1264 The Hock Shop – CAP Uniforms & Name Tags/Tapes http://www.thehock.com/ ALL CELL PHONE USERS CALL  508-586-1415         ALL OTHER CALLERS 1-800-THE-HOCK  1-800-843-4625  SHOP HOURS Monday - Saturday 0900 - 2100 EASTERN TIME Montgomeryville Army Navy North Wales Road (Near Airport Square) Montgomeryville, PA 18936 215-362-0789  BDU’s & Camping Gear (10% discount with CAP ID card) California Army Navy – Outdoor gear http://www.calarmy.com/ 1-866-560-1285  Sportsmen’s Guide – Outdoor gear http://www.sportsmansguide.com/ 1-800-882-2962        

CAP Web Sites of Interest CAP National HQ http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/html/index.htm CAP National HQ – eServices https://www.capnhq.gov/default.aspx CAP Northeast Region http://www.ner.cap.gov/ CAP Pennsylvania Wing http://www.pawingcap.com/ CAP Group 3 http://www.pawingcap.com/gp3/ Lower Bucks Squadron 101 http://capsquadron101.com/