1. Unit Commanders Course Basic Knowledge of a File Plan
Civil Air Patrol
Unit Commanders Course Basic Knowledge of a File Plan

2. By the end of this lesson…
Can you:
Identify the requirements of a unit file plan?
Show where to find the rule regarding the disposition of any document required for your unit?
Determine if a particular unit’s file needs to be retained or destroyed? 2

3. Let’s look at the rules…
Either have them bring CAPR 10-2, Attachment 1 with them (paper or electronic copy) or pass it out as a handout.

4. Pop Quiz “Do you keep it?”
Might want to walk through an example or two (use the Attachment in CAPR 10-2):
Nonrenewed cadet record
Test inventory
Personnel authorization
General correspondence
Or whatever else you would like

5. Conclusion
Using the file plan will help you to keep the information you need at your fingertips and where you can find it.

6. Unit Commanders Course