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

2. Changes

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

4. What is the FORCE?

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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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 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)

10. 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.

11. 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
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 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%.

12. 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

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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.

19. 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?

20. 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)

21. The End
QUESTIONS!