**Civil Air Patrol**

**National Board**

**Agenda**

![](media/image1.jpeg){width="2.53125in" height="2.53125in"}

**10-11 August 2006**

**Sparks NV**

10-11 August 2006

[Contents]{.underline}

**[OPEN SESSION]{.underline}**

# Action Agenda Items

1\. CAP National Vice Commander Election Col Palermo 4

2\. Confirmation of CS, NLO, NFO, NC, IG, Chaplain Maj Gen Pineda 5

3\. Approval of the March 2006 National Board Minutes Col Kauffman 6

4\. Ratification of Regulations Col Kauffman 7

5\. Constitutional Changes Col Palermo 8

6\. CAP Regulatory Process Col Charles 10

7\. Change to CAPR 60-1, *CAP Flight Management* Col Kauffman 13

8\. Change to CAPR 60-1, *CAP Flight Management* Col Kauffman 14

9\. Change to CAPR 60-1, *CAP Flight Management* Col Kauffman 16

10\. CAPR 77-1 Change for Operators 18 to 20 Years of age Col Bryan 18

11\. Field Grade for CAP Wing Directors of Safety Col Bryan 21

12\. Change to CAPR 123-3 Col Pearson 22

13\. CAPR123-3, *CAP Compliance Assessment Program* Col Kyle 24

14\. Test Control Officer Appointment Letters Col Eldridge 26

15\. Standardized Corporate Vehicle Roof Markings Col Kauffman 27

16\. Age Requirement for AEM Col Kauffman 29

17\. Committee & Advisor Reports Col Kauffman 31

18\. Old Business

1\. CAP Grade for Retired Military Senior NCOs 32

2\. Creation of an IT Tutorial Pamphlet 32

3\. Unit Staffing 33

4\. Cadet Protection Program 33

19\. New Business 34

**[Information Agenda Items]{.underline}**

20\. CAP 65^th^ Anniversary Pictorial History Book Drew Steketee 35

21\. Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Demonstration Johnny Dean 36

CIVIL AIR PATROL\
NATIONAL BOARD MEETING\
10-11 August 2006

Sparks NV

**OPEN SESSION\
**

CALL TO ORDER Maj Gen Antonio J. Pineda, CAP

INVOCATION Ch, Col Charles E. Sharp, CAP

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Col Larry D. Kauffman, CAP

ROLL CALL Mr. Don R. Rowland, HQ CAP/EX

NATIONAL COMMANDER REMARKS Maj Gen Antonio J. Pineda, CAP

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REMARKS Mr. Don R. Rowland, HQ CAP/EX

SENIOR AIR FORCE ADVISOR REMARKS Col Russell D. Hodgkins, Jr., USAF

**[NATIONAL BOARD]{.underline}**

(As of 20 July 2006)

The National Board is comprised of the National Commander, Senior Air
Force Advisor (also Commander, CAP-USAF), National Vice Commander,
National Chief of Staff, National Finance Officer, National Legal
Officer, National Controller, National Inspector General, National Chief
of Chaplains Services, the 8 region commanders, and 52 wing commanders.

**NATIONAL OFFICERS**

\*Maj Gen Antonio J. Pineda, CAP National Commander

\*VACANT Nat'l Vice Commander

\*Col Russell D. Hodgkins, Jr., USAF Senior AF Advisor

\*Col Larry D. Kauffman, CAP Nat\'l Chief of Staff

\*Col Fredric K. Weiss, CAP Nat\'l Finance Officer

\*Col J. Rock Palermo, III, CAP National Legal Officer

\*Col Rodney F. Moody, CAP National Controller

\*\*Col William S. Charles, CAP National Insp. General

\*\*Ch, Col Charles E. Sharp, CAP Chief Chap. Services

**NORTHEAST REGION**

\*Col Robert Diduch, CAP Region Commander

Col Peter Jensen, CAP Connecticut

Col Christopher J. Hayden, CAP Maine

Col David A. Belcher, CAP Massachusetts

Col Margie L. Sambold, CAP New Hampshire

Col Robert J. McCabe, CAP New Jersey

Col Kenneth Andreu., CAP New York

Col M. Allen Applebaum, CAP Pennsylvania

Col Augustine Comella, CAP Rhode Island

Col Ann B. Clark, CAP Vermont

**MIDDLE EAST REGION**

\*Col Kathryn J. Walling, CAP Region Commander

Col Russell M. Opland, CAP Delaware

Col Gerard W. Weiss, CAP Maryland

Col Jane E. Davies, CAP National Capital

Col Larry J. Ragland, CAP North Carolina

Col Aurel E. Smith, CAP South Carolina

Lt Col Eric R. Litt, CAP (Acting) Virginia

Col Rodney A. Moore, CAP West Virginia

**GREAT LAKES REGION**

\*Col William W. Webb, CAP Region Commander

Col Maurice Givens, CAP Illinois

Col John F. Bryan, CAP Indiana

Col Henry L. Heaberlin, CAP Kentucky

Col Gary J. Mayo, CAP Michigan

Col Charles L. Carr, CAP Ohio

Col Donald J. Haffner, CAP Wisconsin

**SOUTHEAST REGION**

\*Col John E. Tilton, CAP Region Commander

Col Michael A. Oakman, CAP Alabama

Col Daniel J. Levitch, CAP Florida

Col Guillermo Heredia Jr., CAP Georgia

Col John B. Wilkes, CAP Mississippi

Col Herman Liboy, CAP Puerto Rico

Col James M. Rushing, CAP Tennessee

**NORTH CENTRAL REGION**

\*Col Steven W. Kuddes, CAP Region Commander

Col Ralph F. Tomlinson, CAP Iowa

Col Bernard F. King, CAP Kansas

Col Stephen G. Miller, CAP Minnesota

Col Sean P. Fagan, CAP Missouri

Col Robert K. Todd, CAP Nebraska

Col Karl R. Altenburg, CAP North Dakota

Col Michael A. Beason, CAP South Dakota

**SOUTHWEST REGION**

\*Col Thomas L. Todd, CAP Region Commander

Col Ernest R. Bourgeois, CAP Arizona

Col Joseph C. Jensen, CAP Arkansas

Col Rodney W. Ammons, CAP Louisiana

Col Frank A. Buethe, CAP New Mexico

Col Joe R. Smith, CAP Oklahoma

Col Robert F. Eldridge, CAP Texas

\*Voting Members of National Executive Committee 15

\*\* Non voting members of National Executive Committee 2

**ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION**

\*Col Russell E. Chazell, CAP Region Commander

Col Donald G. Cortum, CAP Colorado

Col James E. Fletcher, CAP Idaho

Col Robert M. Hoffman, CAP Montana

Col Robert M. Bost, CAP Utah

Col William R. Morton Jr., CAP Wyoming

**PACIFIC REGION**

\*Col Ernest C. Pearson, CAP (Int.) Region Commander

Col Carl L. Brown, CAP Alaska

Col Virginia M. Nelson, CAP California

Col Jeffery N. Stickel, CAP Hawaii

Col Dion E. DeCamp, CAP Nevada

Col Theodore S. Kyle, CAP Oregon

Col Ernestus S. Schnabler, CAP Washington

**[OTHER CORPORATE OFFICIALS]{.underline}**

Mr. Don R. Rowland Executive Director

> Mr. Mark H. Richardson, III Senior Director and Director, Plans &
> Programs
>
> Ms. Susan K. Easter Chief Financial Officer
>
> Mr. John A. Salvador Director, Mission Directorate
>
> Mr. John F. Dean, Jr. Director, Logistics & Mission Support
>
> Ms Sharon Taylor Director, Program Development
>
> Mr. Gordon Odell Jr. General Counsel

AGENDA ITEM 1 GC Action

SUBJECT: CAP National Vice Commander Election

CAP/NLO -- Col Palermo

**[INFORMATION BACKGROUND]{.underline}:**

Per the Civil Air Patrol *Constitution*, Article XIV, the National Vice
Commander is elected annually.

**[PROPOSED NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}:**

That the National Board conduct an election for the office of National
Vice Commander.

**[ESTIMATED FUNDING IMPACT]{.underline}:**

None.

**[CAP NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

None.

**[CAP-USAF HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

None.

**[COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:]{.underline}**

None.

**[REGULATIONS AND FORMS AFFECTED]{.underline}:**

None.

**[NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}**

AGENDA ITEM 2 GC Action

SUBJECT: Confirmation of CS, NLO, NFO, NC, IG, Chaplain

CAP/CC -- Maj Gen Pineda

**[INFORMATION BACKGROUND]{.underline}:**

Per the CAP *Constitution and Bylaws*, Article XIII, \"The National
Chief of Staff, the National Legal Officer, the National Finance
Officer, the National Controller, the National Inspector General and the
National Chief of Chaplain Service shall be appointed by the National
Commander, subject to confirmation by a majority of those voting at the
current or next National Board meeting.\"

**[PROPOSED NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}:**

That the National Board votes to confirm the individuals selected by the
National Commander to fill the above offices.

**[ESTIMATED FUNDING IMPACT]{.underline}:**

None.

**[CAP NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

None.

**[CAP-USAF HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

None.

**[COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:]{.underline}**

None.

**[REGULATIONS AND FORMS AFFECTED]{.underline}:**

None.

**[NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}**

AGENDA ITEM 3 XP Action

SUBJECT: Approval of the March 2006 National Board Minutes

CAP/CS -- Col Kauffman

**[INFORMATION BACKGROUND]{.underline}:**

The minutes of the March 2006 National Board meeting were distributed in
draft form. This allowed the National Board members a chance to review
the minutes for any discrepancies.

**[PROPOSED NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}:**

That the National Board votes to approve the March 2006 National Board
Meeting minutes.

**[ESTIMATED FUNDING IMPACT]{.underline}:**

None.

**[CAP NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

None.

**[CAP-USAF HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

None.

**[COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:]{.underline}**

None.

**[REGULATIONS AND FORMS AFFECTED]{.underline}:**

None

**[NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}**

AGENDA ITEM 4 LG Action

SUBJECT: Ratification of Regulations

CAP/CS -- Col Kauffman

**[INFORMATION BACKGROUND]{.underline}:**

Constitution Article XX, requires that, in the normal course of events,
regulations shall be adopted and maintained by the National Commander
and shall be ratified by a majority vote of the National Board.

The following is a list of regulations for possible ratification:

CAPR 52-16 *Cadet Program Management*

CAPM 52-4 *National Cadet Competition Manual*

**[PROPOSED NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}:**

That the National Board votes to ratify the proposed regulations.

**[ESTIMATED FUNDING IMPACT]{.underline}:**

Minimal. Will be posted on line.

**[CAP NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

The above regulation and manual are completed and staffed.

**[CAP-USAF HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

Concur.

**[COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:]{.underline}**

Concur.

**[REGULATIONS AND FORMS AFFECTED]{.underline}:**

The CAP regulation and manual listed above.

**[NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}**

AGENDA ITEM 5 GC Action

SUBJECT: Constitutional Changes

CAP/NLO -- Col Palermo

**[INFORMATION BACKGROUND]{.underline}:**

The following are suggested changes to the CAP Constitution and Bylaws:

**1. Membership Action Review Board**

Proposed change to CAP Constitution, Article XVI para 3, *Membership
Action Review Board* *(MARB)*.

[ARTICLE XVI - MEMBERSHIP ACTION REVIEW BOARD]{.underline}

1.  3\. The Membership Action Review Board shall be chaired by the
    National Legal Officer (or his/her designee) and shall consist of
    ~~the National Director of Leadership Development and Membership
    Services (or his/her designee),~~ ~~three~~ [four]{.underline}
    active senior members, in the grade of Colonel, not currently in the
    command or vice command of a region or wing. These ~~three~~
    [four]{.underline} members will be appointed by the National
    Commander, from a list of candidates provided by the National
    Executive Committee, and confirmed by the Board of Governors for an
    indeterminate term until his/her successor is appointed and
    confirmed. ~~Designees may serve only in the event the chair or
    named member is unable to participate.~~

Summary: The proposed change would replace a CAP employee from a
decision making position on the MARB with a CAP volunteer member.
General Counsel would be replaced by the Deputy Director, Personnel and
Membership Services as the administrative arm of the MARB.

**2. Term of Office for CAP Region and Wing Commanders**

Proposed changes to CAP Constitution, Article XIV, paragraphs 1.e & f.
to allow longer terms of service for both Region and Wing Commanders.

> 1\. The terms of office for corporate officers are as follows:
>
> e\. Region commanders shall serve a four-year term and ~~are not
> eligible to succeed themselves~~ [may be extended for up to three
> additional one year terms by the National Commander]{.underline}*.*
>
> f\. Wing commanders shall serve a probationary period of one year
> followed by a three-year term of office. The region commander may
> grant ~~an additional one-year term~~ [up to three additional one-year
> terms]{.underline} with the concurrence of the National Commander. Any
> time during the probationary period, the region commander may remove
> the wing commander with or without cause and without a right of appeal
> except as provided in Article XVI.

**3. Term of Office for CAP National Commander**

Proposed change to CAP Constitution, Article XIV, paragraph 1.a. to
allow a second, concurrent term for the National Commander.

> 1\. The terms of office for corporate officers are as follows:
>
> a\. The National Commander shall serve a ~~single~~, three-year term
> of office and shall ~~not~~ be eligible for reelection to [a second,
> final term, to]{.underline} that office. The term[s]{.underline} shall
> commence at the close of the general membership National Board meeting
> at which elected, and conclude at the close of the third general
> membership National Board meeting thereafter.

**[PROPOSED NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}:**

That the National Board votes to approve the above changes. If approved,
they will be forwarded to the CAP Board of Governors for their review
and action at the next scheduled BoG meeting.

**[ESTIMATED FUNDING IMPACT]{.underline}:**

None.

**[CAP NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

None.

**[CAP-USAF HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

None.

**[COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:]{.underline}**

To be presented at National Board.

**[REGULATIONS AND FORMS AFFECTED]{.underline}:**

CAP Constitution & Bylaws.

**[NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}**

AGENDA ITEM 6 LG/GC Action

SUBJECT: CAP Regulatory Process

CAP/IG -- Col Charles

**[INFORMATION BACKGROUND]{.underline}:**

The current regulatory process is broken. If everything goes perfectly,
the systems require nine months from the time the first draft is
submitted for review until passage by the National Board. This period
includes an initial coordination, followed by a 60 day comment and
review period, followed by 30 days for the National Board to review the
proposed draft. As a practical matter, National Board members often
comment and suggest changes for the first time at the meeting in which
the regulation is set for ratification, resulting in further delay. It
is not unusual for the process to take more than one year to complete.

The need for greater efficiency in the process is demonstrated by the
number of \"policy letters\" that are outstanding, presently in excess
of 30. Further more, an emergency regulation process is available for
regulations which \"relate to a situation requiring immediate action due
to a state of emergency or an unforeseen circumstance involving the
preservation of life or property.\" (CAPR 5-1, paragraph 4a.) Although
this procedure has been invoked several times, rarely is it for its
stated purpose.

(Excerpts from the CAP Constitution and Bylaws related to regulations
are attached for your convenience.)

**[PROPOSED NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}:**

That the National Board votes to:

1\. Rescind CAPR 5-1, *Ratification*, in its entirety.

2\. Refer the matter to the National Staff to rewrite, re-title, and
enact CAPR 5-1 to provide for the following.

> a\. The National Board shall establish CAP policy.
>
> b\. The National Staff shall draft the procedure (the mandatory or
> discretionary practices necessary to effectuate policy) with the
> assistance of advisors as appointed by the National Commander.
>
> c\. In meeting his constitutional mandate to \"adopt and maintain
> regulations which shall be applicable to all members of Civil Air
> Patrol,\" The National Commander shall:
>
> \(1\) Exercise discretion in utilizing members to consult with
> National Staff to advise on technical and practical aspects of the
> regulation.
>
> \(2\) Be the arbiter of whether a matter constitutes policy or
> procedure in consultation with the National Legal Officer as principle
> legal officer of the corporation.
>
> d\. The Inspector General, in consultation with the National Legal
> Officer as principle legal officer of the corporation, shall be the
> initial arbiter of whether the policy and procedures thereunder
> conform with the policy established by the National Board. (The
> National Board is the final arbiter, performing this role through the
> ratification process in accordance with CAP Constitution Article XX
> Paragraphs 2 and 3.)

**[ESTIMATED FUNDING IMPACT]{.underline}:**

Minimal.

**[CAP NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

Concur.

**[CAP-USAF HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

None.

**[COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:]{.underline}**

None.

**[REGULATIONS AND FORMS AFFECTED]{.underline}:**

CAPR 5-1, *Ratification.*

**[NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}**

**CIVIL AIR PATROL CONSTITUTION**

**ARTICLE XX**

**REGULATIONS**

1.  To further the orderly administration of the activities, business
    and affairs of the Corporation, the National Commander shall adopt
    and maintain regulations which shall be applicable to all members of
    Civil Air Patrol.

2.  Except as provided in Article X paragraph 2.c., and paragraph 3 and
    4 of this article, all regulations promulgated by the National
    Commander shall be ratified by a majority vote of the National
    Board.

3.  The National Commander, upon declaration of a situation requiring
    immediate action due to a state of emergency or an unforeseen
    circumstance involving the preservation of life or property, may
    promulgate emergency regulations without the ratification of a
    majority vote of the National Board. Such emergency regulation shall
    remain in force unless revoked by a majority vote of the National
    Board.

4\. The Board of Governors may direct the National Commander to issue,
modify or rescind regulations or portions of regulations. Regulations,
or portions of regulations issued, modified or rescinded by the National
Commander pursuant to written instructions of the Board of Governors
shall not be subject to the ratification by the National Board.

\* \* \*

**CIVIL AIR PATROL BYLAWS**

**SECTION 10**

**CORPORATE OFFICERS**

10.1 National Commander. The National Commander is the commander of
Civil Air Patrol and the chief executive officer of the corporation and
shall:

\* \* \*

g\. Adopt and maintain regulations in accordance with Article XX of the
Constitution

AGENDA ITEM 7 MD Action

SUBJECT: Change to CAPR 60-1, *CAP Flight Management*

CAP/CS -- Col Kauffman; CAP/SE -- Col Letteer

**[INFORMATION BACKGROUND]{.underline}:**

Penalties presently applied to aircraft taxi accident/incidents and
moving aircraft into and out of hangars do not presently seem to deter
the accident rate.

**[PROPOSED NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}:**

That the NB vote to change CAPR 60-1 to include:

In addition to CAPR 60-1 (2-19) **Operational Requirements and
Restrictions.**

1.  "Whether an aircraft is hangared or tied down, all of that
    aircraft's flight crew, to include the pilot, any other pilots,
    scanner or observer, that land with that aircraft, will not leave
    the aircraft vicinity and will assist in either the hangaring or
    tying down of the aircraft and remain there until the aircraft is
    safely inside the hangar or securely tied down."

**[ESTIMATED FUNDING IMPACT]{.underline}:**

Minimal.

**[CAP NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

Concur.

**[CAP-USAF HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

Concur.

**[COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:]{.underline}**

Concur.

**[REGULATIONS AND FORMS AFFECTED]{.underline}:**

CAPR 60-1, *CAP Flight Management*

**[NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}**

AGENDA ITEM 8 MD Action

SUBJECT: Change to CAPR 60-1, *CAP Flight Management*

CAP/CS -- Col Kauffman; CAP/SE -- Col Letteer

**[INFORMATION BACKGROUND]{.underline}:**

The accident rate for movement of aircraft into and out of hangars and
taxi mishaps cost the CAP \$293,000 in FY 2005. As of this date for FY
2006 this is still a major problem. MG Pineda authorized a program while
SER/CC that completely stopped Hangar incidents in the SER.

As the accident rate for movement of aircraft into and out of hangars is
not diminishing, I propose that the NB pass the following amendment to
CAPR 60-1.

**[PROPOSED NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}:**

That the NB vote to change CAPR 60-1 to include:

In addition to CAPR 60-1 (2-11) **Suspension or Revocation of CAP Flying
Privileges.**

> 1\. "If a flight crew, which includes the pilot, any other pilots,
> scanner or observer for that flight, is found negligent in moving a
> CAP aircraft into or out of a hangar."

a.  "For a first offense, before you are allowed to return to flying
    status, each senior member of the flight crew must receive one hour
    of instruction from a non CAP, Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) on
    safely moving an aircraft out of and into a hangar. The CFI will be
    required to make an entry into your logbook stating that you have
    received this training. You must then send a copy of this logbook
    entry to Wing HQ for entry into your pilot records."

b.  "For a second hangar related offense, each senior member of the
    flight crew assisting in moving the CAP aircraft into or out of the
    hangar, will pay an equal portion of the full damage assessment of
    the aircraft and any other fixed object that was damaged as a result
    of the incident. They will also be required to be retrained by a non
    CAP CFI on safely moving an aircraft out of and into a hangar. The
    CFI will be required to make an entry into their logbooks stating
    that they have received this training. A copy of this logbook entry
    must then be sent to Wing HQ for entry into their permanent
    records."

**[ESTIMATED FUNDING IMPACT]{.underline}:**

Minimal.

**[CAP NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

Concur with the Operations Committee comments.

**[CAP-USAF HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

Awaiting Operations Committee proposal.

**[COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:]{.underline}**

The National Operations Committee does not concur with the recommended
changes to CAPR 60-1, (2-11) as proposed.

While we realize the serious nature of dealing with ground movement
incidents needs to be addressed, the committee feels that other
proposals may be more effective. We will pursue those alternatives and
have an alternate proposal prepared for the National Board Meeting.

**[REGULATIONS AND FORMS AFFECTED]{.underline}:**

CAPR 60-1, *CAP Flight Management*

**[NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}**

AGENDA ITEM 9 MD Action

SUBJECT: Change to CAPR 60-1, *CAP Flight Management*

CAP/CS -- Col Kauffman; CAP/SE -- Col Letteer

**[INFORMATION BACKGROUND]{.underline}:**

The penalties presently associated with aircraft taxi accident/incidents
have not stemmed the accident rate.

**[PROPOSED NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}:**

That the NB vote to change CAPR 60-1 to include:

In addition to CAPR 60-1 (2-11) **Suspension of Revocation of CAP Flying
Privileges.**

> 1\. Taxi accident/incident, first offense:

a.  "When a pilot is found negligent in a taxi accident/incident, and
    before being returned to active flight status, they will be required
    to undergo the following training:

    i.  The pilot will undergo training in sterile cockpit procedures.

    ii. The pilot will undergo training requiring no other procedure be
        accomplished while taxiing the aircraft.

    iii. The pilot will have a mandatory thirty day suspension of CAP
         flying privileges.

    iv. The pilot will be responsible for all damages.

    v.  The pilot will be required to complete a CAPF 5 check ride by a
        check pilot designated by the Wing CC or his designee."

b.  "When other fully qualified scanners or observers are on board at
    the time of the accident/incident, and they have not notified the
    pilot as to the close proximity of an obstruction, they will be
    required to undergo the following training:

    i.  Undergo training in sterile cockpit procedures.

    ii. Undergo training in assisting the pilot to locate possible taxi
        hazards."

    iii. Each senior member on board will share the total damages to be
         paid by the pilot.

    iv. Each senior member on board will have a mandatory thirty (30)
        day suspension of CAP flying privileges.

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2.  "Taxi accident/incident, second offense:

    a.  If a pilot is found negligent in a second taxi
        accident/incident, or of a scanner or observer, if they failed
        to notify the pilot of the hazard, each will:

        i.  Share the total damages.

        ii. The pilot and Senior Members responsible will have a
            mandatory forty-five (45) day suspension of CAP flying
            privileges."

3.  "Taxi accident/incident, third offense.

    a.  If a pilot is found negligent in a third taxi accident/incident,
        or of a scanner or observer, if they failed to notify the pilot
        of the hazard, each will:

        i.  Share the total damages.

        ii. The pilot and Senior Members responsible will have a
            mandatory six (6) month suspension of CAP flying
            privileges."

**[ESTIMATED FUNDING IMPACT]{.underline}:**

Minimal.

**[CAP NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

Concur with the Operations Committee comments.

**[CAP-USAF HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

Awaiting Operations Committee proposal.

**[COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:]{.underline}**

The National Operations Committee does not concur with the recommended
changes to CAPR 60-1, (2-11) as proposed.

While we realize the serious nature of dealing with taxi incidents needs
to be addressed, the committee feels that other proposals may be more
effective. We will pursue those alternatives and have an alternate
proposal prepared for the National Board Meeting.

**[REGULATIONS AND FORMS AFFECTED]{.underline}:**

CAPR 60-1, *CAP Flight Management*

**[NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}**

AGENDA ITEM 10 LG Action

SUBJECT: CAPR 77-1 Change for Operators 18 to 20 Years of age

IN WG/CC -- Col Bryan

**[INFORMATION BACKGROUND]{.underline}:**

Currently CAPR 77-1 prohibits CAP vehicle operators age 18 to 20 from
driving CAP vehicles with passengers. There are times when this
regulation causes our vehicle operations to become less safe. There are
times when members 18 to 20 who have valid CAPF 75's are in vehicles
with another operator when that operator has driven for long periods of
time and is becoming tired. By changing the regulation to allow CAP
vehicle operators 18 to 20 to drive with a second driver in the vehicle
we increase safety and lower risk.

**[PROPOSED NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}:**

The National Board vote to change CAPR 77-1, *Operation and Maintenance
of CAP Vehicles* to allow CAP vehicle operators age 18 to 20 to operate
CAP vehicles with passengers if there is another CAP vehicle operator at
least 21 years of age with a valid CAPF 75 in the vehicle.

**[ESTIMATED FUNDING IMPACT]{.underline}:**

None.

**[CAP NATIONAL SAFETY OFFICER and CAP CORPORATE SAFETY OFFICER
-]{.underline}**

**[Col Lyle Letteer]{.underline}**

1\. I do not concur under any circumstances with the allowing of Cadets
under the age of 21 to drive CAP vehicles.

2\. The CAP vans are noted for being top heavy and as such are prone to
overturn. We should not even consider allowing inexperienced drivers
access to these vehicles.

3\. I feel we owe a legal as well as a moral responsibility to the
parents of our Cadets to make their environment as safe as possible and
this is not possible by placing them in vehicles in which they are not
familiar.

4\. Cadets 18 to 21 are still in the learning stages of driving and as
drivers, they would be responsible for other Cadets traveling to and
from CAP activities.

5\. According to Bill Behan, Managing Director of AirSure Limited, CAPs
insurance underwriter, drivers 25 and under are responsible for 70% of
automobile mishaps.

6\. As for being used as a relief driver, if one person in the vehicle
is tired, they are probably all tired. It is then time to call it quits
for the day and rest.

7\. Do not compound our liabilities by adding another risk factor. CAP
is only as safe as we make it and we cannot delegate our
responsibilities by putting the lives of our Cadets in the hands of
other Cadets. Their parents expect us to keep their children safe and
this cannot be accomplished by the attempted delegation of our
responsibilities to other Cadets.

**[CAP NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

As our insurance brokers remind us -

> "Let\'s remember that your insurance rates are greatly affected by
> your claims history. Further remember that statistically drivers under
> the age of 25 are involved in over 70% of all accidents yet they
> represent less than 20% of all drivers.
>
> Now after having said that, it sounds to me that your change would
> make sense. Underwriters do ask if there are drivers under the age of
> 21 driving vehicles and before we could always say no. Now we will
> have to explain which is ok but we caution you to use this only in
> rare not usual situations."

In recognition of this risk, car rental agencies decline to rent to
operators under 25 years of age. If the National Board decides to adopt
the proposal, to ensure that this change results in a reduction of risk,
we recommend that 18 - 20 year old operators be permitted to serve as
relief drivers of CAP vehicles with passengers *only* under the
following circumstances:

1\. Only when made necessary by safety considerations (to prevent
fatigue or made necessary by fatigue) and overnight lodging is either
not available or not feasible

2\. During operational missions (not training missions nor
transportation for other CAP activities - discipline and planning
provide that road side stops and breaks provide a viable alternative. In
non-operational missions, safety considerations may necessitate road
side stops, breaks, and rests not as viable in operational missions.),

3\. Under the supervision of an operator at least 25 years of age (For
the purposes of this limitation, the supervising driver need not be
awake, but must be immediately present and available if needed,
preferably in the front passenger seat),

4\. When the relief driver is a ground team leader or ground team leader
trainee.

**[CAP-USAF HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

Concur with the CAP National Safety Officer comments.

**[COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:]{.underline}**

None.

**[REGULATIONS AND FORMS AFFECTED]{.underline}:**

CAPR 77-1, *Operation and Maintenance of CAP Vehicles.*

**[NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}**

AGENDA ITEM 11 DP Action

SUBJECT: Field Grade for CAP Wing Directors of Safety

IN WG/CC -- Col Bryan

**[INFORMATION BACKGROUND]{.underline}:**

Currently CAP awards grade for the positions of squadron commander,
group commander, and government relations advisor. However there is no
grade given with the very important position of wing director of safety.
Group commanders are awarded the grade of Major. The duties of wing
director of safety are equal or greater than that of a group commander

**[PROPOSED NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}:**

The National Board vote to approve a special appointment to the grade of
Major for members serving as region or wing directors of safety who have
completed at least level two of the CAP senior program.

**[ESTIMATED FUNDING IMPACT]{.underline}:**

None.

**[CAP NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

None.

**[CAP-USAF HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

None.

**[COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:]{.underline}**

Non-concur. There are other positions at both the Wing and Region level
that have as much responsibility as the Safety Officer that do not
qualify for advanced grade. The Safety Officer reports directly to the
Wing Commander and should have the backing necessary to carry out his
duties without an automatic promotion. Additionally, any Safety Officer
with unique skills or background that may be currently serving at a
lower grade may qualify for a promotion waiver under the procedures
currently outlined in CAPR 35-5. The Committee does not feel it is in
the best interest of CAP to approve this proposal.

**[REGULATIONS AND FORMS AFFECTED]{.underline}:**

CAPR 35-5, *CAP Officer and NCO Appointments and Promotions.*

**[NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}**

AGENDA ITEM 12 IG Action

SUBJECT: Change to CAPR 123-3, *The CAP Compliance Inspection Program*

PCR/CC -- Col Pearson

**[INFORMATION BACKGROUND]{.underline}:**

CAPR 123-3 specifies how findings from compliance inspections will be
processed between the inspected wing and National Headquarters.
Currently, when the wing sends their responses to compliance inspection
findings to National Headquarters they are required to send an
information copy to the appropriate CAP Region/CC and CAP-USAF/LR.
CAP/EXI will coordinate responses to the inspected wing's replies with
the responsible National Headquarters office, as appropriate. CAP/EXI
will then forward the CAP and CAP-USAF/IGs' responses to the inspected
wing. A Finding Log form is used by CAP/EXI to track findings and the
wing's responses.

The current process does not provide a means for the appropriate CAP
regions to monitor a wing's progress in closing outstanding findings nor
to adequately assist wing with this task.

**[PROPOSED NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}:**

That the National Board votes to approve a change to the wording of
paragraph 9.a. of CAPR 123-3 to require CAP/EXI inform the appropriate
region of:

a.  The date the response period begins for each wing;

b.  A copy of the Finding Log with the CAP and CAP-USAF/IGs' responses
    to the wing finding responses.

Additionally, each wing will provide a copy of each Finding Log
submitted to CAP/EXI to their respective region.

**[ESTIMATED FUNDING IMPACT]{.underline}:**

Minimal.

**[CAP INSPECTOR GENERAL COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

Concur. Suggest the following changes be made to CAPR 123-3:

1)  Add to para 9a(4) a requirement that the IG Administrator include
    the date when the inspected unit's first Finding reply is due along
    with transmission of the Finding Log and that the CAP and CAP-USAF
    region commanders be copied when transmitting the log.

2)  Add to the last sentence in para 9a (5) the phrase, "with copies to
    the CAP and CAP-USAF region commanders."

The requirement for wings to send a copy of Finding replies to their
parent region already exists in para 9a (4), as well as the reply
instructions at the beginning of every Compliance Inspection report.

**[CAP NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

Concur with CAP Inspector General comments.

**[CAP-USAF HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

Concur with CAP Inspector General comments.

**[COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:]{.underline}**

None.

**[REGULATIONS AND FORMS AFFECTED]{.underline}:**

CAPR 123-3, *The Civil Air Patrol Compliance Inspection Program.*

**[NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}**

AGENDA ITEM 13 IG Action

SUBJECT: CAPR123-3, *Civil Air Patrol Compliance Assessment Program*

OR WG/CC -- Col Kyle

**[INFORMATION BACKGROUND]{.underline}:**

This agenda item proposes to change CAPR 123-3 to require that
inspections be based on the version of the inspection guide that is in
effect at the date of the Notification of Assessment and as identified
in the notification. This notice is intended to give commanders and
staff adequate time to prepare to present their programs. By changing
the guide, commanders and staff are placed in a "got-you" situation
because the work to prepare has been impacted, putting commanders and
staff in an impossible situation when presenting their programs. Time
available to each staff member to present their programs to the
inspection team is quite limited. This time limit places a premium on
having a high quality and concise presentation so that the team can do a
proper inspection. I do not believe that the purpose of the inspections
is to put people at a disadvantage and try to "catch them" out of
compliance. Rather it is about demonstrating compliance in a very short
and concise presentation. Please give us a fighting chance to prepare.

By way of example, Oregon Wing experienced a major disruption to our
work preparing for the Compliance Inspection held on 21 Jan 06 when the
Wing Compliance Inspection Guide was updated only 10 days prior to the
scheduled visit. This change came after our last staff meeting and all
departments spent their last few days checking their sections against
the new guide instead of finalizing their presentations. Their time was
largely wasted. Even though most of the changes were minor, the Supply
section was heavily revised. The change in inspection emphasis was very
disruptive causing staff member to work long into the night on the days
just before the inspection. Our entire file system for Supply had to be
overhauled in order to be ready for the new inspection items. Had we not
been spending our limited time and energy redoing files, we probably
would have not temporarily misplaced some records, resulting in a poor
showing.

**[PROPOSED NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}:**

That the National Board votes to approve the following:

CAPR 123-3 shall be amended by adding the following two sentences to
paragraph 5, "e. The title and date of the inspection guide to be used
will be specified in the letter providing notice for the inspection. The
inspection shall not be based on any amendments or changes made to the
guide after the notice is sent."

**[ESTIMATED FUNDING IMPACT]{.underline}:**

No impact to funding or cost is anticipated

**[CAP INSPECTOR GENERAL COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

Non-concur. The Wing Inspection and Subordinate Unit Inspection Guides
are just that; guides. Regardless of what the CI (or SUI) Guide says, a
compliance inspection based on the regulatory guidance in effect at the
time of that inspection. Regulations and policy letters are issued much
too often to change the CI Guide every time there\'s a change. The CAP
and CAP-USAF IGs attempt to issue a guide revision approximately every 6
months. If the Board passes this, then the question becomes whether the
Inspection Team can inspect based on the latest rules, or do they have
to use the CI Guide, even if a new set have rules have been published
since the last revision. We believe that since the National leadership
went to the effort to modify the guidance of a particular program, they
would want the **[Compliance]{.underline}** Inspection Team to ensure
that these rules are being **[complied]{.underline}** with.

NHQ suggests that instead of the proposed agenda item, a NHQ policy be
placed in effect so that the IG Administrator will include an advisory
statement to the inspected wing listing those tabs that have been
effected by any policy changes since the last CI Guide was published.
The IG Administrator\'s continuity book checklist will be so amended.

**[CAP NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

Concur with the CAP Inspector General comments.

**[CAP-USAF HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

Non-concur with this proposal. Compliance inspections must be based on
regulatory and policy guidance in effect at the time of the inspection,
not a guide. The CI Guide is simply a tool developed to assist the
inspector while conducting an inspection and does not set or supersede
regulatory or policy guidance. Concur with CAP National Headquarters'
comments.

**[COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:]{.underline}**

None.

**[REGULATIONS AND FORMS AFFECTED]{.underline}:**

CAPR 123-3, *The Civil Air Patrol Compliance Inspection Program.*

**[NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}**

AGENDA ITEM 14 MD Action

SUBJECT: Test Control Officer Appointment Letters

TX WG/CC -- Col Eldridge

**[INFORMATION BACKGROUND]{.underline}:**

Within CAPR 50-4, *Test Administration and Security*, Paragraph 2-2 Test
Control Officer (TCO) the below paragraph requires each unit commander
to appoint a TCO and the Unit TCO appoints an alternate TCO. This
requires two letters to be on file. This does not allow the unit
commander to have the option to appoint both the primary and the
alternate on the same letter or on the unit's personnel authorization.

## 

## a. Each CAP unit commander will ensure positive control of testing materials to preclude compromise. They will appoint a TCO, by letter, for test security and administration. The TCO appoints alternate TCOs by letter. These positions are usually assigned to members working in professional development and cadet programs. THE UNIT COMMANDER MAY NOT SERVE AS TCO OR ALTERNATE. To comply with Air Force and AFIADL directives, the commander must keep the letter current and on file in the unit.

**[PROPOSED NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}:**

The National Board votes to approve the rewording of CAPR 50-4, *Test
Administration and Security*, Paragraph 2-2a to allow the unit commander
to appoint both the TCO and the alternate TCO by letter or personnel
authorization.

**[ESTIMATED FUNDING IMPACT]{.underline}:**

None.

**[CAP NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

Concur.

**[CAP-USAF HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

Concur.

**[COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:]{.underline}**

None.

**[REGULATIONS AND FORMS AFFECTED]{.underline}:**

CAPR 50-4, *Test Administration and Security.*

**[NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}**

AGENDA ITEM 15 LG Action

SUBJECT: Standardized Corporate Vehicle Roof Markings

CAP/CS -- Col Kauffman

**[INFORMATION BACKGROUND]{.underline}:**

The timely ability of an aircrew to locate, identify and communicate
with a Ground Team could be critical during an actual mission. In prior
decades, CAP has used symbols and numbers on the top of DRMO vehicles to
assist aircrews in finding them and in determining their call signs.
Whereas, CAP members from around the country have responded to major
disasters, such as the Missouri floods and hurricanes Katrina/Rita, and
will continue to do so, their corporate vehicles should have
standardized roof symbology that is easily identifiable from the air.
Since over ten percent of the vehicles now on the road have white roofs,
it can now be very challenging and time consuming to correctly identify
which white roofed vehicle is the CAP vehicle when flying at 1,000 feet
and at 90 knots.

To assist the aircrews in locating, identifying, and correctly
communicating with personnel in corporate vehicles, the following
standardization is proposed:

1\. A forty inch "international distress orange" isosceles triangle
should be painted on the middle of the roof of each corporate van with
the point pointing forward. The size is flexible if there are roof
obstructions or if a larger triangle will fit and still look
professional. The triangle shape is somewhat CAP distinctive and
reflects the CAP heritage when it was under the Office of Civil Defense.
The international distress orange (aka fluorescent orange) is used and
recognized by first responders around the world. CAP recreational
vehicle (RV) sized comm. vans should also have the triangle, but may be
larger than forty inches. An appropriately sized triangle should be
painted on the roof of each corporate bronco and six-pack pick-up truck.
CAP members participating on training or actual missions may affix
temporary strap-on orange triangle panels on the top of their privately
owned vehicles. Vanguard could provide these strap-on panels for a
nominal cost (to be coordinated).

2\. On the aft portion of the roof of each corporate van there should be
the last two digits of the van number in 20 inch black block numbers and
oriented to be read from the rear of the vehicle. Smaller sized numbers
may be used if there are roof obstructions, however reading them from
1,000 feet will be a challenge. Based on the Snellen Eye Chart standards
a person with 20/20 eyesight can resolve letters and numbers as small as
17.44 inches at 1,000 feet.

3\. An [optional]{.underline} amber/white strobe light; or an
[optional]{.underline} amber or amber/white light bar in accordance with
local and state laws and approved by the wing commander may be placed on
the front portion of the roof of each corporate vehicle. The optional
strobe light may also be utilized on member owned vehicles on both
training and actual missions. Very effective magnetic mount strobe
lights can be purchased commercially for as little as \$39.99.

**[PROPOSED NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}:**

That the National Board vote to ratify the standardization of the
markings on the roofs of the specified corporate vehicles as proposed,
with a mandatory implementation date of 1 Sep 08.

**[ESTIMATED FUNDING IMPACT]{.underline}:**

Approximately \$10 dollars per vehicle, for one regular can of
florescent orange paint, one small can of black spray paint, and one
roll of masking tape to outline the triangle and numbers to be painted.
The cost should be borne by the units that the vehicles are assigned to.
The resale value of the vehicles should not be aversely affected since
most corporate vehicles are driven until the wheels fall off. A side
letter could suffice until the next standard revision of CAPR 77-1.

**[CAP NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

None.

**[CAP-USAF HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

None.

**[COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:]{.underline}**

The National Emergency Services Committee strongly approves of this
agenda item as written.

**[REGULATIONS AND FORMS AFFECTED]{.underline}:**

CAPR 77-1, *Operation and Maintenance of CAP Vehicles*

**[NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}**

AGENDA ITEM 16 MD Action

SUBJECT: Age Requirement for AEM

CAP/CS -- Col Kauffman

**[INFORMATION BACKGROUND]{.underline}:**

Agenda item brought forward by Col David Mikelson, National School
Program Advisor.

CAP's aerospace education mission is reaching the teachers of school
systems across America. We would like to expand this outreach by
allowing students of all ages to also become Aerospace Education
members.

CAP already allows for student AEMs, but CAPR 39-2 requires that these
student AEMs be in college (see 6-2e).

We recommend that 6-2e be changed to:

## 6-2e. Individuals applying for Student AEM membership must be elementary through undergraduate students. Individuals may only continue in this subcategory as long as they are enrolled in school.

CAP allows the student AEMs to transfer to active status. We recommend
that 6-10 be changed from:

#  6-10. Aerospace education members and Student aerospace education members may transfer to active membership status (at no additional cost for the membership year) by submitting a CAPF 12, with \"AEM to Senior - No Charge\" annotated across the top, along with a FBI fingerprint card, through the gaining unit.

And amended to:

#  6-10. Aerospace education members and Student aerospace education members may transfer to active membership status (at no additional cost for the membership year) as long as they meet the regular eligibility criteria. AEMs over 18 years of age may apply by submitting a CAPF 12, with \"AEM to Senior - No Charge\" annotated across the top, along with a FBI fingerprint card, through the gaining unit. AEMs between 12 and 18 years of age may apply for cadet membership by submitting a CAPF 15, with \"AEM to Cadet - No Charge\" annotated across the top, through the gaining unit.

A reminder that all other requirements for AEMs remain, to include that
they do not wear the CAP uniform (see 6-5), they are not authorized to
fly in corporate aircraft (waiver possible, see 6-5), and they pay only
national dues (see 6-6).

**[PROPOSED NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}:**

The National Board votes to approve modifying the student AEM membership
category by amending CAPR 39-2, sections 6-2e and 6-10.

**[ESTIMATED FUNDING IMPACT]{.underline}:**

Minimal funding required for updating the membership software and
changes to the regulation. AEMs generate dues revenue.

**[CAP NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

We recommend that a membership sub-committee be formed to review member
benefits for this category. CAP currently has few educational products
geared for younger age children and developing them in-house is going to
be difficult because of limited staff and competing demands. CAP might
be able to take advantage of other resources developed by agencies like
NASA, but that will need to be reviewed by the sub-committee to see if
there are enough materials readily available to make the program
worthwhile.

**[CAP-USAF HEADQUARTERS' COMMENTS:]{.underline}**

None.

**[COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:]{.underline}**

[Aerospace Education advisor:]{.underline} Concurs.

[Development Committee]{.underline}: Agree that there needs to be some
way to reach younger children; however, the Committee is not convinced
that AEM student membership is the best way to do this. The current AEM
program is structured for educators and although there are some AE
products suitable for younger students there are not enough to sustain a
younger member for several years. Additionally, most of the current
products are designed to be teacher-lead. Further study needs to be
conducted to determine membership benefits and privileges as well as any
legal concerns that may arise from dealing with younger students. The
Committee believes that this item should be tabled until the new
National Headquarters School Program Coordinator is on board and the
joint Committee recommended by the Headquarters staff can be
established. Also recommend that Col Applebaum, or a member of the
Pennsylvania Wing School Program staff, be included on the Committee.

**[REGULATIONS AND FORMS AFFECTED]{.underline}:**

CAPR 39-2, *Civil Air Patrol Membership*, chapter 6

CAPP 15, Aerospace Education Officers' Handbook

AEM Brochure

**[NATIONAL BOARD ACTION]{.underline}**

AGENDA ITEM 17 XP Action

SUBJECT: Committee & Advisor Reports

CAP/CS -- Col Kauffman

**[Committees]{.underline}**

1\. Finance Committee Col Weiss

2\. Operations Committee Col Skiba

3\. Professional Development Committee Col Courter

4\. Development Committee Col Robinson

5\. Recruiting & Retention Committee Col Parker

**[Advisors to the National Commander]{.underline}**

1\. Advanced Technology Col Alexa

2\. Homeland Security Col Greenhut

3\. Cadet Programs Col Trick

4\. Emergency Services Col Linker

5\. Chaplain Services Ch Col Sharp

AGENDA ITEM 18 Action

SUBJECT: Old Business

**1. ITEM: CAP Grade for Retired Military Senior NCOs: Agenda Item 7,
March 2006 NB.**

This item dealt with the CAP grade to be given to retired U. S. Armed
Forces EW-7, E-8, and E-9.

The Development Committee felt that advance promotion for these
individuals was appropriate as long as a basic education in Civil Air
Patrol was accomplished before receiving the advanced grade. The
Development Committee recommends these individuals be eligible for the
grades of first lieutenant through major respectively upon completion of
6 months time in CAP, Level I and SLS. Recommend the National Board
approve adding the following paragraph to CAPR 35-5 in the Special
Appointment Section:

# Regular and Reserve Senior Noncommissioned Officers of the Armed Forces. Regular and Reserve Senior Noncommissioned Officers of the Armed Forces of the United States, active, or retired, in the grade of E-7 through E-9 may be advanced to the CAP grade shown in Figure X below in recognition of their military knowledge and experience. Such promotions are neither automatic nor mandatory, but are at the discretion of the promoting authority outlined in paragraph 5. Members qualifying for this type of promotion must meet the minimum eligibility criteria outlined in paragraph 12 as well as complete six months in Civil Air Patrol and the Squadron Leadership Course. This provision also includes members of the Reserve components (Air National Guard, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Reserve). *NOTE: The unit commander will initiate initial promotion to officer grade based on prior military service only where proper documentation for that grade exists (a copy of DD Form 214, military identification card, or promotion order showing the grade requested is considered sufficient).*

[NCO Grade]{.underline} [CAP Grade Authorized]{.underline}

E-7 First Lieutenant

E-8 Captain

E-9 Major

# Figure X. Senior NCO Grade Equivalents

**2. ITEM: Creation of an IT Tutorial Pamphlet: Agenda Item 15, March
2006 NB.**

This item proposed the idea of creating tutorial pamphlets for CAP
members on how to use computer programs. It was referred to the IT
Advisory Group for review.

**3. ITEM: Unit Staffing: Agenda Item 9, March 2006 NB.**

This item dealt with the revising of CAPR 20-1, *Organization of Civil
Air Patrol*, to incorporate new concepts. The item was referred to the
Development Committee.

**4. ITEM: Cadet Protection Program: Agenda Item 14, March 2006 NB.**

This item dealt with the development of new training aids and courses to
support the Cadet Protection Program. It was referred to a Joint Cadet
Programs and Development Committee with CAP-USAF representation.

AGENDA ITEM 19 Action

SUBJECT: New Business

AGENDA ITEM 20 Information

SUBJECT: Update on CAP 65^th^ Anniversary Pictorial History Book

Drew Steketee

**[INFORMATION]{.underline}:**

Mr. Steketee will update the National Board on the progress of the
65^th^ Anniversary Pictorial Handbook.

AGENDA ITEM 21 Information

SUBJECT: Update on Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Demonstration

Johnny Dean, CAP/LG

**[INFORMATION]{.underline}:**

Mr. Dean will update the National Board on the progress of the
Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Demonstration in the Northeast and
Florida Wing.