1. Why CAP? Seminar 2.1 CAP Corporate Learning Course
EMERGENCY SERVICES
AEROSPACE EDUCATION
CADET PROGRAMS
Why CAP? Seminar 2.1 CAP Corporate Learning Course

2. Objectives Explain the overall mission of CAP
Describe the activities CAP performs up to the national level
Explain the professional development available to a CAP member outside their wing’s capability
Explain some of the intangible benefits of CAP professional development
Provide information on “why CAP” to prospective members

3. CAP – With over 70 years performing “Missions for America”
85% of continental U.S. search and rescue
Disaster relief
Communications
Counterdrug
Homeland Security
Aerospace Education
Cadet Programs
Chaplain Services

4. What does CAP do that few other organizations do?
Volunteer force performs real and constant missions that benefit community, state and nation.

5. Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief
What are some examples of the types of missions that CAP is well known for?
Cadet Activities
September 11
Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief
Aerospace Education

6. What training does CAP offer its members?
Specialty Track Training
Region Staff College
National Staff College
Wing Commanders College
Inland SAR Planner Course
Squadron Officer School
Air Command and Staff College
Air War College

7. How does CAP interact with communities, state, nation and USAF?
MOUs with community and state officials
USAF Liaison (Working with JROTC instructors)
Region evaluations and inspections/audits

8. What standards do CAP members comply with?
Members must:
Be felony-free before being accepted
Have fingerprint screening for cadets and senior members
Meet membership requirements in CAPR 39-2, Chap. 3, para. 3-2
Become familiar with the operations and requirements of CAP
Complete Level I
Enroll in a specialty track (Professional Development progression is covered in CAPR 50-17)

9. How do regulations and inspections ensure standards are maintained?
CAP Publications are found on-line
Training includes understanding regulations
CAP and USAF conduct unit inspections (SUI), survey audits, and compliance inspections (CI) to ensure national standards are met

10. What is the progression of the professional development program for senior members?

11. Conclusion
Why CAP?
An opportunity to join a highly trained and skilled organization of dedicated volunteers to serve community and nation.
Develop current skills and learn new skills
Work with others from all walks of life
Help young people become responsible citizens and future leaders
Learn more about aerospace and air power
Serve your fellow man in the performance of meaningful missions encompassed by search and rescue, disaster relief, and homeland security

12. Questions???? Spread the Word………..
CAP should be a very visible part of every community. Talk about CAP programs, show the exceptional products we offer our members, and share our website at in every venue you can. Get future members as excited about this organization as you are!
Questions????