# Presentation: 691084

## AEROSPACE EDUCATION

**AEROSPACE EDUCATION**
**IN **
**CIVIL AIR PATROL**

## Aerospace Education

** ****Overview**
**Goal/Objectives**
**Organizational Structure**
**New Developments**
**Internal Programs **
**External Programs **

## Aerospace Education

**Goal:**
**     ****After completing this seminar, each member will understand and be able to accomplish the duties and responsibilities of a DAE or AEO in CAP.**

## Aerospace Education

**   ****Objectives:**
**   ****To educate our CAP AE leaders in their job**
**    ****requirements and the resources available to them.**
**   ****To share experiences and ideas to make AE better.**
**   ****To increase communication between wings, regions, and HQ.**
**   **

## Organizational Structure

**In 2003, NHQ went through several transformational phases.   During this period, the positions of Region Director of Aerospace Education (RDAE) were eliminated. Two new positions were added to the HQ staff.  All AE staff are now known as Aerospace Education Program Managers. They provide a support team to assist AE efforts of CAP wings.**

## Organizational Structure

**Aerospace Education is now part of the Leadership Development and Membership Services Directorate. The office symbol for Aerospace Education at  National Headquarters is LMA.**

## Organizational Structure

_**Vacant**_**, Director, Leadership Development and Membership Services (LM)**
_**[Ms. ](mailto:jrice@cap.gov)**__**[Judy Rice](mailto:jrice@cap.gov)**_**, Deputy Director, Aerospace Education (LMA)**

## Organizational Structure (con’t)

***Aerospace Education Program Managers***
_**[Ms. Kathy Baucum](mailto:kbaucum@cap.gov)**_
_**[Mr. Jeff Montgomery](mailto:jmontgomery@cap.gov)**__**[ ](mailto:bentonaero@prolynx.com)**_
_**[Ms. Claudine Sayegh](mailto:Claudine.Sayegh@andrews.af.mil)**__**[ ](mailto:Claudine.Sayegh@andrews.af.mil)**_
_**[Ms. Judy Stone](mailto:jstone@cap.gov)**_
_**[Ms. Beth White ](mailto:bwhite@cap.gov)**_
_**[       ](mailto:bentonaero@prolynx.com)**_

## Organizational Structure (con’t)

***Aerospace Education Plans & Program Manager    ***_***[Mr. Barry Spink](mailto:bspink@cap.gov)***__***[ ](mailto:bspink@cap.gov)***_

## 

AEROSPACE EDUCATION...that branch of general education concerned with communicating knowledge, skills, and attitudes about aerospace activities and the total impact of air and space vehicles upon society.

**AEROSPACE EDUCATION...that branch of general education concerned with communicating knowledge, skills, and attitudes about aerospace activities and the total impact of air and space vehicles upon society.**

**AE Mission Statement**

## AE Mission Statement

**   **
**   **
**   ****AEROSPACE EDUCATION supports science, math, and technology education while providing teachers with the tools to teach the required curriculum in an extraordinary way.**

## AE Mission Statement

**To educate both CAP members and the general public on the important role aviation and space has played and will continue to play in America’s future.**
**To encourage our nation’s youth to consider aerospace careers and to promote civil aviation to local communities.**

## Aerospace EducationNew Developments

**National AE Academy**
**AE Newsletter**
**New Rocket Program**
**On-Line Testing**
**Supplemental Space Module**

## New Developments 

**In 2003, the National Aerospace Education Academy was developed for cadets.  This  joint effort between Civil Air Patrol and the Experimental Aircraft Association allows cadets to experience classroom instruction and many hands-on  AE activities and a variety of aerospace concepts.  Other activities include:  EAA Sport Air Workshops, Operation Aviation, the EAA Challenge course, and orientation rides.**

## New Developments 

**A new AE newsletter format has been developed and is being utilized.  This new quality newsletter features color photos, AEM Spotlight, AEO News and Views, Coming Attractions, and a Curriculum Corner.  This publication is distributed bi-monthly to all units and is produced by the Leadership Development and Membership Services Directorate.**

## New Developments 

**A new Rocket Program was released in 2004.  **
**An on-line Aerospace Education Program for Senior Members (AEPSM-Yeager) testing began in 2004.**
**An on-line AEO Specialty Track (215) testing began in 2004.**

## New Developments

**Supplemental Space Module on web**
**Update current events and add technology**
**X-PRIZE, Satellites, ISS, Mars, Astronomy**
**Not part of cadet promotion system**

## Internal Programs (for CAP Membership)

**Duties/Responsibilities**
**Regulatory Guidance**
**Booklets/Certificates/Visual Aids**
**Testing Materials/Forms**
**Grant Information**
**Programs**

## Duties/Responsibilities 

**All CAP units have one or more aerospace education officer positions to fill (ref. **_**[CAPR 20-1](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082203091536.pdf)**_**).  When a CAP member is assigned to fill the AEO position, the member must enroll in Specialty Track **_**[215](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503085017.pdf)**__**[ ](http://cap.globalreach.com/documents/u_082503085017.pdf)**__**of the Senior Member Training Program, unless the member already holds an aerospace education specialty rating (ref.**__**[ ](http://cap.globalreach.com/documents/u_082203092020.pdf)**__**[CAPR 35-1](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082203092020.pdf)**__**[, ](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082203092020.pdf)**__**[Assignment and Duty Status](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082203092020.pdf)**__**[).](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082203092020.pdf)**_

## Duties/Responsibilities

**The**_**[ ](http://cap.globalreach.com/documents/u_082503085017.pdf)**__**[215](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503085017.pdf)**__**[ ](mailto:aex@cap.gov)**__**Aerospace Education Officer Specialty Track is the leadership program for aerospace education in CAP.  CAP senior members may voluntarily elect to participate in the **__**[215 ](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503085017.pdf)**_**Aerospace Education Officer Specialty track and earn *****Technician, Senior, and Master *****ratings (ref **_**[CAPP 215](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503085017.pdf)**_**).  Achieving the 215 Master rating earns the A. Scott Crossfield Award.**

## Duties/Responsibilities

**CAP senior members may voluntarily do a self-paced, self-study program (Aerospace Education Program for Senior Members  or AEPSM) and earn the Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager Aerospace Education Achievement Award (ref. **_**[CAPR 280-2](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503081150.pdf)**_**).  **

## Duties/Responsibilities

**Review **_**[CAP Pamphlet 15](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503081605.pdf)**_**, **_**[CAP Regulation](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503081150.pdf)**__**[ ](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503081150.pdf)**_
_**[280-2](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503081150.pdf)**_**  and **_**[CAP Pamphlet 215](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503085017.pdf)**_**  for a more**
**complete listing of duties/responsibilities**
**expected of an Aerospace Education Officer.**
**The following slides will give you a brief**
**idea of what duties an AEO might do at the**
**local, wing or region levels.  **

## Duties/Responsibilities

**Duties/Responsibilities**

**IN THE LOCAL UNIT**
- Weekly current events discussion
- Oversee the aerospace education portion of the cadet and senior member programs
- Ensure cadet orientation flights are taking place
- Work with the unit activities officer to plan enrichment activities
- File reports as required by regulation; brief unit commander regularly
- Support wing/region/national activities
- Support the external aerospace education programs in the community
** **

## Duties/Responsibilities

**Duties/Responsibilities**

**IN THE WING / REGION**
- Ensure training for newly appointed aerospace education officers
- Develop and carry out the wing plan of action for aerospace education
- Visit subordinate units
- Provide program support as necessary and reasonable
- Report names of members earning Yeager awards; issue certificates
- Ensure nominations are made for grants and awards
- Support the program with a regular newsletter or column in the wing newsletter
- Ensure the dissemination of changes in programs, regulations, policies
- and procedures relevant to aerospace education
- Support external aerospace education programs and activities
- Report on your program
** **

## Regulatory Guidance

**The following slides will give you a list of all **
**regulations, manuals, and pamphlets you **
**will need to become an informed AEO.  In **
**addition, you will see a list of booklets, **
**certificates, visual aids, testing materials,**
**and forms needed to efficiently carry out**
**your duties/responsibilities as a new AEO.**

## Regulatory Guidance

**REGULATIONS**
- _[CAPR 0-2](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_100103113103.pdf)_
- _[CAPR 0-9](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_100103113129.pdf)_
- _[CAPR 5-4](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_081503073348.pdf)_
- _[CAPR 20-1](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082203091536.pdf)_
- _[CAPR 35-1](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082203092020.pdf)_
- _[CAPR 39-3](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082203104145.pdf)_
- _[CAPR 50-4](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503072752.pdf)_
- _[CAPR 50-17](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503072935.pdf)_
- _[CAPR 50-20](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503073030.pdf)_

**PAMPHLETS**
- CAPP 6_[ ](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_081503135338.pdf)_
- _[CAPP 15](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503081605.pdf)_
- _[CAPP 50-5](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503081737.pdf)_
- _[CAPP 52-6](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503081905.pdf)_
- _[CAPP 215](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503085017.pdf)_

- _[CAPR 52-16](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503073142.pdf)_
- _[CAPR 76-1](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503075637.pdf)_
- _[CAPR 123-3](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503080329.pdf)_
- CAPR 190-1 (_[Vol](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503080751.pdf)__[ 1](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503080751.pdf)_ – _[Vol](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503080926.pdf)__[ 2](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503080926.pdf)_)
- _[CAPR 280-2](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503081150.pdf)_
-     **MANUALS**
- _[CAPM 39-2 ](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_120403111801.pdf)_
** **

## Booklets/Certificates/Visual Aids

**BOOKLETS**
- AEX I
- AEX II
- AEX volume 2
- (only available to
- units signed up for
- the AEX program)

**VISUAL AIDS**
- CAPVA 52-1
- CAPVA 52-2
- CAPVA 52-3
- CAPVA 176

**CERTIFICATES**
- C6
- C15
- C20
- C25
- C215
- AEX-from HQ
- Rocket-locally

## Testing Materials and Forms

**FORMS**
- CAPF 8
- (only for CC or
- Administrative
- Officer)
- CAPF 13
- CAPF 17
- CAPF 23
**  **

- CAPF 124
- CAPF 126
- CAPF 127
- (only for wing
- or Region)

**TESTING MATERIALS**
- CAPT 46
- CAPT 47
- CAPT 48
- CAPT 49A & 49B
- CAPT 50
- CAPT 61
- CAPT 63

## Programs Overview

**   ****Internal AE**
**Cadet Program**
**Senior Program**
**Awards**
**AE Reports**
**AE Plan of Action**
**Support Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs) for Local Units **
**Compliance Inspection**

##       Cadet Program

**Aerospace Education is a component of the**
**overall program for cadet members of CAP.**
**As the unit AEO, you will work with the **
**Commander, the Deputy Commander for**
**Cadets, and the Activities Officer to ensure **
**implementation of the program in the unit. **
**An Aerospace Current Events discussion is **
**conducted as part of weekly meetings. **

## Cadet ProgramAerospace Dimensions

**Cadets must complete Aerospace Education**
**requirements in order to be promoted in the **
**cadet program.  Basic cadets  receive **
***AEROSPACE DIMENSIONS, a***** set **
**of six learning modules.***** *****These books**
**are interactive, hands-on, group-based AE**
**activities that provide basic foundational **
**knowledge.***** ***

## Cadet ProgramAerospace Dimensions

**Topics covered in the six modules include:**
**       ****Introduction To Flight**
**       ****Aircraft Systems, Airports, and Airways**
**       ****Air Environment**
**       ****Rockets**
**       ****Space Environment**
**       ****Spacecraft**
**These learning modules are used in Phases I **
**	****and II of the cadet program.**

##   Cadet Program  Aerospace: The Journey of Flight

***AEROSPACE: THE JOURNEY OF FLIGHT, *****is**
**a comprehensive aerospace textbook**
**developed for cadets in Phases III and **
**Phases IV.  **
**It is also used for the CAP Senior **
**Member aerospace education program.  **

##  Cadet Program Aerospace:The Journey of Flight

**Comprehensive aerospace textbook**
**       ****History of Airpower**
**       ****Principles of Flight and Navigation**
**       ****The Aerospace Community**
**       ****Air Environment**
**       ****Rockets**
**       ****Space**
**Teacher’s Guide****  **
**       ****National Standards**
**        ****Lesson plans and objectives**
**        ****Sample tests**

## Cadet ProgramAerospace Education Excellence Award (AEX)

**Units may participate in the Aerospace **
**Education Excellence Award Program.  This **
**program must be completed during the **
**months of January - September.  All**
**activities must be selected from the AEX**
**Activity Book that will be mailed to you **
**when National Headquarters/LMA receives **
**your agreement.  **

## Cadet Program(AEX)

**Unit AEX sign up brochures are mailed to each unit in October and November. **
**The Agreement (**_**[http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5176](http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5176)**_**), must be filled out completely and signed by the Unit Commander and the Unit AEO.   **
**All activities must be**_** **_**reported using the AEX AWARD reporting form either by mail or electronically  (**_**[aex@cap.gov](mailto:aex@cap.gov)**_**).**

## Cadet Program (AEX)

**In addition to completing six activities, one AEROSPACE EDUCATION (AE) DAY of no less than two hours duration must be completed.  This could include such activities as airport tours, aviation/space museum visits, orientation flights, etc.  **

## Cadet Program (AEX)

**Each member who participates will receive a certificate and your unit will receive the AEX Award plaque for display.**

## Cadet ProgramRocketry Program

**New Rocket Program (2004)**
**   ****-- 3 stages**
**   ****-- written phase**
**   ****-- hands-on phase**
**   ****-- official witness log**

##  Grant Information

**The Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF), established by the Air Force Association (AFA), helps provide educational opportunities for America’s youth by providing aerospace education grants for CAP units.**
**Since 1996, AEF has provided over $120,000 to CAP units to help fund their aerospace education programs. **

## Grant Information  

**Units are eligible to receive one grant every other year.**
**Grants cannot exceed $250 per request.**
**Grants must be used for AE related items/activities such as books, videotapes, aerospace oriented field trips, and Aerospace Education Days.**
**Grants may**** not**** be used for uniforms, honor guard, or color guard activities **
**	****nor used for individual member flying instruction.**

## Grant Information

**Grant recipients must file a follow-up report with HQ CAP/LMA on how the AEF grant contributed to their AE program.**
**CAP units may participate in the summer and winter competition.  The application deadlines are: **
**    ****June 30****th**** & December 31****th****. **

## Grant Information

**An application can be downloaded from **_**[http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5505](http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5505)**_** or requested from HQ CAP/LMA. **
** ****Completed applications should be faxed to HQ CAP/LMA (334-953-4235) or mailed to HQ CAP/LMA at the following address:**
**   ****Civil Air Patrol **
**   ****National Headquarters/LMA**
**   ****105 South Hansell Street/Bldg 714**
**   ****Maxwell AFB AL 36112-6332 **

## Senior Member Program(AEPSM)

**Senior Members may participate in the **
**Aerospace Education Program for Senior **
**Members (AEPSM).  *****AEROSPACE: THE ***
***JOURNEY OF FLIGHT, *****is the study source **
**for completing phase I, Yeager test.  After **
**completing the test, the member earns **
**the Yeager Award.  **

## Senior Member Program(AEPSM)

**AEROSPACE EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR SENIOR MEMBERS....**
- Based on study of AEROSPACE:  The Journey of Flight
- Test may be closed-book, open book or on-line
- Required for all Aerospace Education Officers
- Yeager Award plus a presentation [internal or external] meets one of the requirements for completion of Level IV in the Senior Member Training Program.

## Senior Program(AEPSM)

**YEAGER AWARD**** . . . . . . . .**
- Earned for successful completion of the Aerospace Education Program for Senior Members
- Award consists of a ribbon and a certificate
- Refer to CAP Regulation _280-2_, Para 2 a, 2a for more specific information regarding the completion of the Yeager Award.

## Senior Program215 Specialty Track

**The **_**CAPP 215**_** Specialty Track consists of three phases, Technician, Senior and Master. **
**All three phases are evaluated by written examination (closed book, open book, or on-line)  **
**Completion of the 215T, authorizes the wearing of the AE badge.  Devices (stars) are added to the badge as each phase is successfully completed.**

## Senior Program215 Specialty Track 

**When an AEO successfully completes each level of the **_**215 Specialty Track**_**, the CAP member will receive the *****A Scott Crossfield Award*****.  **
**Requests for this award are submitted to NHQ CAP/LMA on the “Commander’s Evaluation and Rating Certification Checklist”, Phase III-Master Rating.  NHQ CAP/LMA will issue the award certificate. **
**Refer to **_**CAPR 280-2**_**, Para 2a, 2b for specific details.**

## Senior Program215 Specialty Track

**A. SCOTT CROSSFIELD AEROSPACE**
**EDUCATION MASTER EDUCATION AWARD**
- Honors aviation pioneer A. Scott Crossfield
- Award is a ribbon and a certificate
- Certificate issued by National Headquarters upon
-      notification of member achieving 215 Master rating.

## Awards

**CROWN CIRCLE FOR AEROSPACE EDUCATION LEADERSHIP**
- Established in 1979, the Crown Circle is the highest award of the National Conference on Aviation and Space Education (NCASE).
- Induction into Crown Circle, always a part of the NCASE, is one of the most prestigious honors bestowed worldwide in the field of aerospace education.
- Nomination packages are sent to National Headquarters and must be postmarked by 1 January. Refer to _CAPR 280-2_, Para 4c and _CAPP15_, p 53.

## Awards

**A. SCOTT CROSSFIELD AEROSPACE EDUCATION TEACHER OF THE YEAR**** . . . . . . . .**
- Established in 1986 by aviation pioneer A. Scott Crossfield, this award recognizes and honors classroom teachers for their outstanding accomplishments in aerospace education and for their dedication to the students they teach.
- Presented as part of the NCASE program.
- Nomination packages must reach National                          Headquarters no later than 1 February.  Refer to _CAPR_ _280-2_, Para 4d and _CAPP 15_, pp 51-52.

## AwardsThe Frank G. Brewer – Civil Air Patrol Memorial Aerospace Award

**CATEGORY I / CATEGORY II --- CADETS / SENIORS**** **
- MUST be written for accomplishments in the previous calendar year ONLY
**CATEGORY III --- INDIVIDUAL/ORGANIZATIONS**** **
- For accomplishments over a continuous period of up to ten years
**CATEGORY IV ---LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT**
- For accomplishments over a period of more than twenty years
- Refer  to _CAPR 280-2_ and _CAPP15 _for more specific information
- Nominations due to Wing Headquarters by 1 February
- Region selections to National by 1 March
- National Awards presented at summer National Board

## AwardsAE Mission Award

**RECOGNIZES TOP THREE WINGS IN THE NATION **
**RECOGNIZES THE TOP WING IN EACH REGION**
-   Selection is based on evaluation of the Wing Activity Report in the
-         following categories:
** ****Wing staff training**
** ****Yeager awards**
** ****Internal program support**
** ****External program support**
** ****Workshops and training courses**
** ****Participation in the Excellence Award Program**
** ****Participation in NCASE**
** ****Submission of award nominations**

## AwardsAE Mission Award

**The annual Aerospace Education Activity Report-Wing provides the information used to determine points earned.  Details regarding submission of the annual AE Activity Report can be found in **_**CAPP 15**_**.**

## AE Reports

**This is a method of recording AE program actions at the squadron, wing and region levels. **
**The Squadron AEO completes the Squadron AE Activity Report form found in **_**CAPP 15**_**.  Use the report form to determine what information is needed, gather the information, fill in the needed information, sign and obtain the signature of the Squadron Commander, and submit report to the Wing Director of Aerospace.**

## AE Reports 

**The Wing AE Activity Report is completed by the Wing Director of Aerospace Education.  **
**This information is used by National Headquarters to determine the Aerospace Education Mission Awards.  In addition, this report supports nominations for wing awards that may be given by your region and provides necessary files for unit inspections.**

## AE Reports 

**The Squadron AE Activity Report is due to the Wing Director of Aerospace Education by 15 January of each year.  Be sure to include all documentation that should accompany your report.**
**The Squadron AE Activity Report form can be found in **_**CAPP 15**_**.**
**Please keep a copy of your report for your records!**

## AE Reports	

**Wing Aerospace Education Activity Reports are due to National Headquarters/LMA no later than 15 February each year. Be sure to include all documentation with your report.**
**Submit copies of the report to your Region DCS/AE as well.**
**Always keep the Wing Commander’s signed copy of your report for your files!**
**The Wing AE Activity Reporting form can be found in **_**CAPP 15**_**.**

##                    AE Plan of Action 

**A Plan of Action is a yearly plan for conducting Aerospace Education at wing level.  All units below wing level are encouraged to develop a similar yearly plan.  **
**The plan sets goals, provides for recording results and uses the results to produce the metrics for the annual AE Activity Report.**
**The Wing DAE prepares the plan after reviewing the current program with input from unit AEOs and  the Wing Commander.**

##                  AE Plan of Action

**An outline of the major categories of planning for aerospace education in the wing can be found in **_**CAPP 15**_**, pp 19-25.**
**The Plan of Action should be distributed as follows:  One copy each to the Wing Commander, Wing DAE, Wing Liaison Office, Region DCS/AE and Commander, each unit (AEO and commander) file.**

## SUPPORT FOR LOCAL UNITS

**AEROSPACE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE**
- Visit your units
- Assist in training your AEOs
- Help conduct local workshops and seminars
- Conduct an Aerospace Education seminar at Wing Conference
- Publish Aerospace Newsletters
- Write articles in Wing newspaper
- Provide assistance in developing a plan of action
- Provide assistance in program development

## STAFF ASSISTANCE VISITS/INSPECTIONS

-  Ensure compliance with all required elements
-  Have files in good order, ready for inspection
-  Be conversant about aerospace programs and activities in 	your wing
-  Have your materials prepared in advance
-  Be prepared to answer questions regarding your programs

## Staff Assistance Visits/InspectionsSubordinate Unit Inspection (SUI)

**Subordinate Unit Inspection (SUI)**
**Each CAP region and wing will establish an inspection program for its subordinate units modeled after the inspection program outlined in **_**CAPR 123-3**_**.**
**SUIs are to be conducted at least biennially. **
**Please reference **_**CAPR 123-3**_**, *****Civil Air Patrol Assessment Program. ***

## AE Compliance Inspection (CI)

**A Compliance Inspection (CI) is a review of a unit’s management, mission accomplishment  and regulatory compliance programs.  **
**Compliance Inspections occur in each CAP Wing approximately every 48 months.**
**Please reference **_**CAPR 123-3**_**, *****Civil Air***** *****Patrol Assessment Program.***

## External Programs

**The external AE program presents aerospace education to the public.  This is accomplished through academic programs within the education system as well as other contacts between CAP members and their communities.  **
**This would include: Aerospace Education Workshops (AEWs), AE in the local schools and other community organizations, AE materials, and AE organizations and agencies.**** **
** **

## External Programs(AEM)

**Aerospace Education Membership (AEM) is a special category of Civil Air Patrol membership.  It is open to any reputable individual or organization that has an interest in supporting CAP’s Aerospace Education Program.**
**Individuals and organizations must meet membership criteria.  This criteria can be found on the AEM application. **

## External Programs(AEM)

**AEMs receive a CAP membership card, AEM certificate, AEM Lapel pin, CAP monthly newspaper, AEM Newsletters, free educational products developed especially for AEMs, plus many other benefits.**
**AEMs are ****not**** authorized to wear CAP uniform, hold CAP grade, or participate in the senior member program.  Special permission is required for flights in CAP aircraft.**

## External Programs(AEM)

**Membership is for one year. **
**Membership must be approved by the CAP Executive Director or his designee.**
**An AEM may transfer to a regular CAP membership.**
**Aerospace Education Membership is $35 per year.  **
**Organizational Aerospace Education Membership is $35 per year.**

## External Programs(AEM) 

**Application forms can be found on the Civil Air Patrol website (**_**[http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5533](http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5533)**_**). **
**Completed forms and payment or payment information is sent to Aerospace Education Membership at NHQ.**
**The application must be completely filled out and signed.**

## External ProgramsGrants

**The Aerospace Education Foundation is an affiliate of the Air Force Association and is dedicated to ensuring America’s aerospace excellence through public awareness programs. Education, and financial assistance.**
**For more information, go to: **_**[http://](http://www.aef.org/)**__**[www.aef.org](http://www.aef.org/)**__**[/](http://www.aef.org/)**_**.**

## External ProgramsGrants 

**The Aerospace Education Foundation offers  educator grants**
**$250 educator grant for teachers who are AEMs.  **

## External Programs National Conference on Aviation and Space Education (NCASE) 

**The National Conference is the premier aerospace education conference in the nation.  This annual event is sponsored by Civil Air Patrol and the United States Air Force.**
**The NCASE promotes an understanding of aviation and space education. It  motivates educators to incorporate AE concepts into their curricula.**

## External Programs (NCASE)

**Educators of all grade levels and subjects are encouraged to attend. **
**CAP members are encouraged to promote and attend NCASE.**
**The location of NCASE changes each year.**
**Participants can earn 30 Continuing Education Units (CEU).**
**Participants attend national standards-based, hands-on session by leading aerospace educators.**

## External ProgramsAEX Program in Schools

**Participating classroom teachers must be current Aerospace Education Members of CAP.  **
**Teachers can select from two age-appropriate activity books, AEX I (K-5) or AEX II (6-12) (AEX II is the same book that is used with Squadron AEX Award Program).**
**Six activities must be completed by the end of the current school year.**

## External ProgramsFREE AEROSPACE EDUCATION  PROGRAM SUPPORT MATERIALS  

**PRESCHOOL – EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNERS ****          **
**Four-in-One Activity Books**
**ELEMENTARY GRADES**** **
**Activity Booklets**
**Fun In Flight **
**Drawing Lessons From Aerospace History (Dot-to-Dot)**
**MIDDLE GRADES / JUNIOR HIGH **
**Thematic unit Resource Packets     **
**GENERAL CURRICULUM AIDS **
**Poster Sets**
**Bibliography and Resource Listing**
**Index of Related Topics**

## External Programs AEROSPACE EDUCATIONWORKSHOPS

**INTERNAL AEROSPACE EDUCATION WORKSHOPS**
-   Provide training for Aerospace Education Officers.
-   Can be held at local units or Wing Headquarters.
-   Supports AE programs.
-   Provide networking opportunities.
**EXTERNAL AEROSPACE EDUCATION WORKSHOPS**
-   Provide training for educators, local community as well as members.
-   Provide support for teacher education programs.
-   Provide networking opportunities.
- See _CAPP 15_ for more information regarding AE workshops.
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## AEROSPACE EDUCATION WEBSITE

**Go to:  **_**[http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5176](http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5176)**__** **_** to find information on: **
**tools and resources **
**Aerospace Education classroom materials**
**Newsletters**
**Grant and Award information****	****	**** **
**Links**

## External Program Summary 

- CAP’s Aerospace Education:
- . . . . is supported with textbooks, thematic units, visual aids.
- . . . . is National Standards-based.
- . . . . supports existing curriculum requirements.
- . . . . supports real world learning.
- . . . . supports programs involving peer coaching,
-            peer tutoring, group learning, mentoring.
- . . . . assists teachers in preparing students to take
-           their place in the technological, global
-           aerospace society in which we live.