Current Grade

Awards

Time in Grade

After complete eligible to promote to:

Level 1 -- Orientation

Level I training provides the new senior member with information required for active membership in CAP.  This level consists of the Foundation Course, Cadet Protection Program Training (CPPT), Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness Training, and General Emergency Services.  The Level I course provides basic information about the CAP program. 

Membership

6 months as SM

FO      2Lt

Required Professional Courses:

CAP Foundation Course (Orientation Course)

Cadet Protection Program Training

Operations Security Awareness Training

Recommended General Emergency Services Courses:

CAPT 116 Part 1 -- General Emergency Services - June 2004 (Test)

Reference: CAPR 60-3 -- CAP Emergency Services Training & Operational Missions

IS-100.a -- Introduction to Incident Command System, I-100

12 months

as FO/2Lt

TFO        1LT

  TFO         1LT

Level 2 – Technical Training

CAP Member acquires a technical skill and begins receiving basic training in leadership and management topics. Each new member, in coordination with the unit Commander and unit Professional Development Officer (PDO), selects a specialty track based on individual interests and the needs of the unit.  In addition, Squadron Leadership School (SLS), a formal course, trains squadron level members to perform their squadron jobs and introduces leadership and management techniques.

Earn a Technician Rating in a Specialty

Earn Leadership Ribbon

18 months as TFO/1Lt

     SFO       Capt

Required Professional Courses:

Squadron Leadership School (SLS)

CAP Senior Officer Course (AFIADL 13)

Or Military PME Equivalent

CAP Senior Officer Course (AFIADL 13) Description

See AFIADL Enrollment Procedures below or talked to your Professional Development Officer

Recommended Courses:

Aerospace Education Program for Senior Members (AEPSM)

Start Technical Training in a Specialty Track

Senior Members select a Specialty Track and begin training to become proficient in the Specialty Track.

Completing the Technician Rating qualifies for the CAP Leadership Award Ribbon

Click here to go to Specialty Track Descriptions

200 - Personnel Officer	216 - Cadet Program Officer
201 - Public Affairs Officer	217 - Safety Officer
202 - Finance Officer	218 - Plans & Program
203 - Inspector General	219- Legal Officer
204 - Professional Development Officer	220 – Health Services Officer
205 - Administration Officer	221 - Chaplain
206 - Logistics Officer	222 – Commander
210 - Flight Operations Officer	223 - Historian
211 - Operations Officer	225 - Moral Leadership
212 - Stan / Eval Officer	226 - Recruiting & Retention
213 - Emergency Services	227 -  Information Technology
214 - Communication Officer	228 - Drug Demand Reduction
215 - Aerospace Education Officer

Note:

The specialty track selection process allows you to select an administrative or operational area in which to serve as a member of the squadron. As a Senior Member, you should select a specialty (or specialties) which interest you and discuss the opportunities to serve in these areas with your Squadron Commander.

Each specialty tracks have three levels of achievement, Technician, Senior and Master. Each level requires increasing proficiency and accomplishment, with the duties and requirements specified in the Specialty Track Study Guide for that specialty. See your Unit Commander, Training Officer, or Professional Development Officer for further information

Start Training in a Emergency Services Specialty

Senior Members are also encourage to discuss with the Emergency Services Officer opportunities to serve  in an

       Emergency Services Specialty.

Level 3 - Management

Senior members desiring to serve in CAP management positions train at this level.

Leoning Award

3 Years SFO/Capt

Required Professional Courses:

Corporate Learning Course (CLC)

Specialty Track Rating

Achieve a Senior Rating in at least one Specialty Track

Command & Staff Assignments

Serve one year in a Command or Staff Assignment

Leadership

Attend two national, region, or wing conferences

Level 4 – Command and Staff

This level concentrates on members desiring to become leaders in CAP. Every wing and region commander, and those members being groomed to replace them, should complete Level IV.

Garber Award

4 Years Maj

Required Professional Courses:

Regional Staff College (RSC)

Or Military PME Equivalent

Specialty Track Rating

Achieve a Master Rating in at least one Specialty Track

Command & Staff Assignments

Serve two years in a Command or Staff Assignment

Leadership

Staff Member at SLS, CLC, or National, Regional, Wing Conference

Activities

Public Presentation to a Non-CAP Group or

AE presentation or

Earn Yeager Award

Level V, Executive.

Those performing duty as commanders or staff officers train at this level. This level concentrates on advanced leadership and management subjects.

Wilson Award

Required Professional Courses:

National Staff College (NSC)

Or Military PME Equivalent

Command & Staff Assignments

Serve Three years in a Command or Staff Assignment

Leadership

Staff Member for RSC/ NSC or

Director of SLS/CLC or

Unit Commander Course (UCC)

Activities

Conduct a Level One Orientation Course

Colonel 

Note:

1. Reserved for the  Wing Commanders,  Region Commanders and Region Vice Commanders.

Colonel are selected by the National Commander

Brigadier General

Note:

Reserved for the National Vice Commander

Major General

Note:

Reserved for the National Commander