# Presentation: 666928

## Introduction toCAP Safety Program

**Notes:**
Handouts 
CAPR 62-1 
CAPR 62-2 
Ner supplement 
Wing Supplements
CAPF 78 and CAPF 79

## This presentation is intended to be an overview of Civil Air Patrol’s Safety program and is meant to be a study guide for those members who wish to attain ratings in the Safety Officer specialty track of the CAP Senior Member Professional Development Program
Training in the Safety Officer specialty track is self-paced and intended to take place both on-the-job and through self-study.  This presentation and CAP Pamphlet 217, Specialty Track Study Guide-Safety Officer, guide senior members through that training and is designed to help them learn to function effectively as safety officers.
Specialty tracks are governed by CAPR 50-17, Senior Member Professional Development Program
CAPP 217, this presentation, on-the-job training and on-line testing are used to move senior members through the specialty track

- Training in the Safety Officer specialty track is self-paced and intended to take place both on-the-job and through self-study.  This presentation and CAP Pamphlet 217, *Specialty Track Study Guide-Safety Officer*, guide senior members through that training and is designed to help them learn to function effectively as safety officers.
- Specialty tracks are governed by CAPR 50-17, *Senior Member Professional Development Program*
- CAPP 217, this presentation, on-the-job training and on-line testing are used to move senior members through the specialty track

## This presentation will cover:
Safety Program Background 
General Responsibilities
Safety Program Criteria
Mishap Procedures

- Safety Program Background
- General Responsibilities
- Safety Program Criteria
- Mishap Procedures

**Course Outline**

## The CAP Safety program is modeled after the Air Force program delineated in the 91 series of Air Force Instructions (AFI)
The 62 series of CAP regulations defines the scope and limitations of the CAP Safety program.  It also clearly defines the two distinct duties that safety officers perform for CAP and CAP commanders:
Safety Education 
Accident Prevention

- The 62 series of CAP regulations defines the scope and limitations of the CAP Safety program.  It also clearly defines the two distinct duties that safety officers perform for CAP and CAP commanders:
- Safety Education
- Accident Prevention

**Background**

## Essential Readings:
CAPR 20-1, Organization of Civil Air Patrol 
CAPR 62-1, CAP Safety Responsibilities and Procedures
CAPR 62-2, Mishap Reporting and Investigation
Region and Local Safety Policies

- CAPR 20-1, *Organization of Civil Air Patrol*
- CAPR 62-1, *CAP Safety Responsibilities and Procedures*
*C*APR 62-2, *Mishap Reporting and Investigation*
- Region and Local Safety Policies

**Background**

## Safety is a Mind Set
It is everyone's responsibility to promote a Safe environment, but it is the commander’s ultimate responsibility that cannot be relinquished

- It is everyone's responsibility to promote a Safe environment, but it is the commander’s ultimate responsibility that cannot be relinquished

- Everyone must take Safety seriously

**Background**

## Chain of Command
National Commander 
Region Commander 
Wing Commander 
Group Commander 
Squadron Commander 
Flight Commander 

- National Commander
- Region Commander
- Wing Commander
- Group Commander
- Squadron Commander
- Flight Commander

**Responsibilities**

## Responsibilities

**National Headquarters**** **
- Develop policies and procedures, and overall management of the Safety program
- Maintain the 62 series of CAP regulations, which defines the scope and limitations of the CAP Safety program and clearly defines the two distinct duties that safety officers perform
- Provide guidance to the organization about    Safety Education and Mishap Prevention

## Responsibilities

**Region Commander**
- Conservation of CAP resources (human, physical and monetary)
- Prevention of mishaps that often result in bodily injury and/or property damage

## Wing Commander
Provide guidance and assistance as needed to ensure that there is an active and effective Safety program in all units within the wing
Personally identify with aims and objectives of the Safety program, while also publishing a dynamic and effective Safety policy

- Provide guidance and assistance as needed to ensure that there is an active and effective Safety program in all units within the wing
- Personally identify with aims and objectives of the Safety program, while also publishing a dynamic and effective Safety policy

**Responsibilities**

**Notes:**
They not only must personally identify with aims and objectives of the safety program but also must publish a dynamic and effective policy. To be dynamic, this policy must ensure before-the-fact identification of lost potentials. To be effective, the policy must ensure precise and continuing supervisory emphasis on eliminating potential accident causes 

## Unit Commander (group, squadron and flight) 
Establish a viable mishap prevention program within his/her unit to comply with National, region and wing policies
Tailor the program established by higher headquarters to meet the needs of the local unit

- Establish a viable mishap prevention program within his/her unit to comply with National, region and wing policies
- Tailor the program established by higher headquarters to meet the needs of the local unit

**Responsibilities**

**Notes:**
They not only must personally identify with aims and objectives of the safety program but also must publish a dynamic and effective policy. To be dynamic, this policy must ensure before-the-fact identification of lost potentials. To be effective, the policy must ensure precise and continuing supervisory emphasis on eliminating potential accident causes 

## All Commanders
Cannot delegate their responsibility for the Safety program.  However, the staff safety officer position has been established to assist the commander.
Safety officers are assigned to administer the unit mishap prevention program for their commander

- Cannot delegate their responsibility for the Safety program.  However, the staff safety officer position has been established to assist the commander.
- Safety officers are assigned to administer the unit mishap prevention program for their commander

**Responsibilities**

**Notes:**
The CAP Manual 20—I, Organization of Civil Air Patrol, outlines the responsibilities of the safety officer in assisting and advising the command in the management of the overall accident prevention program. These responsibilities include:
 Directing accident investigations and preparing safety reports.
 Planning safety education and training programs to acquaint all personnel with their responsibility for applying safety practices.
 Conducting supervisory staff visits to subordinate units (if applicable) to assist them in solving safety problems.
 Maintaining a roster of subordinate safety officers (if applicable).
 Reviewing and analyzing findings of accident re­ports to determine trends and methods for pre­venting future accidents.
 Developing training guides and publicizing safety programs through such media as bulletin boards and newspapers.
 Establishing a safety hazard reporting program.
 Conducting unit safety inspections to eliminate safety hazards to ensure a safe environment.

## Safety Officer Appointments
Safety Officer Qualifications
Duties of the Safety Officer 
Safety Education 
Identifying Hazards
Safety Surveys
Mishap Procedures 

- Safety Officer Qualifications
- Duties of the Safety Officer
- Safety Education
- Identifying Hazards
- Safety Surveys
- Mishap Procedures

**Safety Officer**

**Notes:**
Break down of Program.
Quick overview here.
Safety Officer Qualifications 
Safety Education 
Safety Briefings
Identifying Hazards
Safety Surveys
Accident Procedures

## Appointments 
All safety officer positions are appointed by the commander as outlined in CAP Regulation 20-1, Organization of Civil Air Patrol 
Unit safety officer appointments should be assigned in eServices under the Restricted Duty Assignment module to facilitate coordination by higher headquarters safety officers
Current mailing address, home, work, cellular, fax and pager numbers, radio call sign and e-mail address (if applicable) should be maintained under personal information in eServices

- All safety officer positions are appointed by the commander as outlined in CAP Regulation 20-1, *Organization of Civil Air Patrol*
- Unit safety officer appointments should be assigned in eServices under the Restricted Duty Assignment module to facilitate coordination by higher headquarters safety officers
- Current mailing address, home, work, cellular, fax and pager numbers, radio call sign and e-mail address (if applicable) should be maintained under personal information in eServices

**Safety Officer**

## Qualifications 
Best qualified personnel available
Safety officer qualifications should be appropriate to the local risk environment
Those in command positions should not serve as safety officer
Whenever possible, and especially in flying units, members with flying experience should be selected

- Best qualified personnel available
- Safety officer qualifications should be appropriate to the local risk environment
- Those in command positions should not serve as safety officer
- Whenever possible, and especially in flying units, members with flying experience should be selected

**Safety Officer**

## Qualifications 
All safety officers must complete this Safety Officer presentation, which applies toward the Technician level of the Safety Officer specialty track
Within 90 days of appointment, each safety officer shall complete the on-line Basic Safety Course and test

- All safety officers must complete _this_ Safety Officer presentation, which applies toward the Technician level of the Safety Officer specialty track
- Within 90 days of appointment, each safety officer shall complete the on-line Basic Safety Course and test

**Safety Officer**

## Duties - General 
Command responsibility for a safety program cannot be delegated
Safety officers will be directly responsible to the commander
Staff safety officer positions have been established to assist commanders
Safety officers will report directly to the commander
Safety officers assist and advise commanders in developing an overall mishap prevention program 
Safety officers conduct safety studies and recommend    corrective action 

- Command responsibility for a safety program cannot be delegated
- Safety officers will be directly responsible to the commander
- Staff safety officer positions have been established to assist commanders
- Safety officers will report directly to the commander
- Safety officers assist and advise commanders in developing an overall mishap prevention program
- Safety officers conduct safety studies and recommend    corrective action

**Safety Officer**

## Duties
Assist and advise the commander in developing the overall mishap prevention program
Direct safety inspections and surveys of the Safety function associated with hazardous areas and operations
Direct mishap investigations and prepare safety reports
Plan Safety training programs to acquaint all personnel with the responsibility for applying safe practices
Make supervisory staff visits to subordinate units, and assist units in solving safety problems

- Assist and advise the commander in developing the overall mishap prevention program
- Direct safety inspections and surveys of the Safety function associated with hazardous areas and operations
- Direct mishap investigations and prepare safety reports
- Plan Safety training programs to acquaint all personnel with the responsibility for applying safe practices
- Make supervisory staff visits to subordinate units, and assist units in solving safety problems

**Safety Officer**

## Duties
Review and analyze mishap investigation reports for findings, trends, and other mishap prevention information
Prepare training guides, articles and literature, and arrange for publicity of safety program through such media as bulletin boards, newspapers and billboards
Conduct safety studies and recommend corrective action
Be familiar with CAP directives in the 62 series

- Review and analyze mishap investigation reports for findings, trends, and other mishap prevention information
- Prepare training guides, articles and literature, and arrange for publicity of safety program through such media as bulletin boards, newspapers and billboards
- Conduct safety studies and recommend corrective action
- Be familiar with CAP directives in the 62 series

**Safety Officer**

## Education 
Commanders and safety officers must create Safety awareness among all members of the organization
Commanders and safety officers must see that unit members receive flying and ground safety briefings at least once a month
Safety Briefings
All active members are to receive a monthly safety briefing
Every attempt must be made by safety officers to disseminate the monthly information to all members who could not attend a face-to-face safety briefing
Each member will attend at least one face-to-face safety     meeting per quarter

- Commanders and safety officers must create Safety awareness among all members of the organization
- Commanders and safety officers must see that unit members receive flying and ground safety briefings at least once a month
- Safety Briefings
- All active members are to receive a monthly safety briefing
- Every attempt must be made by safety officers to disseminate the monthly information to all members who could not attend a face-to-face safety briefing
- Each member will attend at least one face-to-face safety     meeting per quarter

**Safety Officer**

## Education – Briefing procedures 
Unit safety briefings will be performed monthly, documented and filed at the unit.  Documentation will be available for inspection.
A roster of the individuals who attended the safety briefings will be maintained, recorded and filed at the unit
Reports may be in electronic format but must be readily available   and must be backed up on a regular basis
If a member cannot attend a monthly safety briefing, he/she can comply with CAPR 62-1 by making other arrangements with the unit commander or safety officer
This can be accomplished according to local policy via paper or electronic format

- Unit safety briefings will be performed monthly, documented and filed at the unit.  Documentation will be available for inspection.
- A roster of the individuals who attended the safety briefings will be maintained, recorded and filed at the unit
- Reports may be in electronic format but must be readily available   and must be backed up on a regular basis
- If a member cannot attend a monthly safety briefing, he/she can comply with CAPR 62-1 by making other arrangements with the unit commander or safety officer
- This can be accomplished according to local policy via paper or electronic format

**Safety Officer**

## Education – Briefing procedures 
All Current Pilots must review the monthly Sentinel and an aviation safety related article of choice
Safety briefings are mandatory for all current pilots 
Failure to comply will result in flight releases being denied until the pilot complies with the briefing requirement
It is the responsibility of each pilot to comply with CAPR 62-1
Flight release officers (FRO), upon request for a flight release, will determine if the pilot has complied with the monthly Safety brief requirement by asking if they complied for the month

**All Current Pilots **must review the monthly *Sentinel* and an aviation safety related article of choice
- Safety briefings are mandatory for all current pilots
- Failure to comply will result in flight releases being denied until the pilot complies with the briefing requirement
- It is the responsibility of each pilot to comply with CAPR 62-1
- Flight release officers (FRO), upon request for a flight release, will determine if the pilot has complied with the monthly Safety brief requirement by asking if they complied for the month

**Safety Officer**

## Education – Briefing procedures 
It is the responsibility of each unit commander to enforce and maintain the safety program 
If at anytime the FRO should determine that there is no entry in the database for the current month the pilot will be grounded until he/she complies and a notice is sent to the wing commander
The Operations Officer will suspend all flight privileges in eServices until the pilot has complied

- It is the responsibility of each unit commander to enforce and maintain the safety program
- If at anytime the FRO should determine that there is no entry in the database for the current month the pilot will be grounded until he/she complies and a notice is sent to the wing commander
- The Operations Officer will **suspend** all flight privileges in eServices until the pilot has complied

**Safety Officer**

## Hazards 
Identifying hazards in advance is the best way to prevent mishaps
The CAPF 26 is used to suggest ways to reduce risk to members 
Operational Risk Management (ORM) is a formal method for identifying potential risks 
At least annually, ORM will be discussed during each unit’s monthly safety briefing
Knowledge and application of ORM principles is part of each level of the Safety Officer specialty track
ORM training is available on-line

- Identifying hazards in advance is the best way to prevent mishaps
- The CAPF 26 is used to suggest ways to reduce risk to members
- Operational Risk Management (ORM) is a formal method for identifying potential risks
- At least annually, ORM will be discussed during each unit’s monthly safety briefing
- Knowledge and application of ORM principles is part of each level of the Safety Officer specialty track
- ORM training is available _[on-line](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/10Second_Operational_Risk_Management.pdf)_

**Safety Officer**

## Safety Surveys 
Commanders, from squadron through wing, must make sure that a safety survey is conducted each January
The unit Safety Survey report is due to the next higher echelon SE and commander no later than 31 January each year
Safety surveys will be performed annually, as well as at other times when hazards or hazardous operations so warrant
The safety officer and commander at the next higher echelon  will review and comment on subordinate unit surveys

- Commanders, from squadron through wing, must make sure that a safety survey is conducted each January
- The unit Safety Survey report is due to the next higher echelon SE **and commander** no later than 31 January each year
- Safety surveys will be performed annually, as well as at other times when hazards or hazardous operations so warrant
- The safety officer and commander at the next higher echelon  will review and comment on subordinate unit surveys

**Safety Officer**

## Mishaps 
The overall purpose of mishap reporting and investigation is prevention of future mishaps
Prompt notification and reporting of all CAP safety mishaps, in accordance with the procedures in the CAP Safety regulations, is mandatory
Wings will develop local mishap reporting procedures that ensure the region/wing commander and safety officer are promptly notified of all mishaps within the region/wing
This procedure will also provide for notification to the
	CAP-USAF State Director

- The overall purpose of mishap reporting and investigation is prevention of future mishaps
- Prompt notification and reporting of all CAP safety mishaps, in accordance with the procedures in the CAP Safety regulations, is mandatory
- Wings will develop local mishap reporting procedures that ensure the region/wing commander and safety officer are promptly notified of all mishaps within the region/wing
- This procedure will also provide for notification to the
- 	CAP-USAF State Director

**Safety Officer**

## “Mishap” 
means any unplanned or unsought safety event, or series of events, that result in death, injury, or damage to equipment or property

- means any unplanned or unsought safety event, or series of events, that result in death, injury, or damage to equipment or property

**Definitions**

**“****Accident” **
- means a mishap that results in death, serious bodily injury, or major damage to, or loss of, equipment or property

**Notes:**
The United States Air Force has its own definition of what an accident is: All Air Force accidents and incidents are included under the term “Air Force mishap.” An Air Force mishap is an unplanned event that
causes or creates the potential for damage to Air Force equipment or property, damage to public property, occupational illness to Air Force military or on-duty civilian personnel, or injury to non-Air Force personnel as a result of an Air Force operation.
Obviously, a vast number of accidents do not result in injury or property damage, but an accident will certainly interrupt the normal course of events. The extent of the interruption depends on the severity of the accident.

## “Incident”
means a mishap other than an accident that results in bodily injury or damage to equipment or property
“Minor Mishap”
means a mishap that interrupts normal procedures or activities but is not counted in the tally of accidents and/or incidents

- means a mishap other than an accident that results in bodily injury or damage to equipment or property
**“****Minor Mishap”**
- means a mishap that interrupts normal procedures or activities but is not counted in the tally of accidents and/or incidents

**Definitions**

**Notes:**
The United States Air Force has its own definition of what an accident is: All Air Force accidents and incidents are included under the term “Air Force mishap.” An Air Force mishap is an unplanned event that
causes or creates the potential for damage to Air Force equipment or property, damage to public property, occupational illness to Air Force military or on-duty civilian personnel, or injury to non-Air Force personnel as a result of an Air Force operation.
Obviously, a vast number of accidents do not result in injury or property damage, but an accident will certainly interrupt the normal course of events. The extent of the interruption depends on the severity of the accident.

## “First Aid” 
Within the Civil Air Patrol Safety Reporting System, means the immediate and temporary physical aid provided to a sick or injured person until a higher level of medical treatment can be provided by a licensed doctor, registered nurse, physician’s assistant, or emergency medical technician, if needed

- Within the Civil Air Patrol Safety Reporting System, means the immediate and temporary physical aid provided to a sick or injured person until a higher level of medical treatment can be provided by a licensed doctor, registered nurse, physician’s assistant, or emergency medical technician, if needed

**Definitions**

**Notes:**
The United States Air Force has its own definition of what an accident is: All Air Force accidents and incidents are included under the term “Air Force mishap.” An Air Force mishap is an unplanned event that
causes or creates the potential for damage to Air Force equipment or property, damage to public property, occupational illness to Air Force military or on-duty civilian personnel, or injury to non-Air Force personnel as a result of an Air Force operation.
Obviously, a vast number of accidents do not result in injury or property damage, but an accident will certainly interrupt the normal course of events. The extent of the interruption depends on the severity of the accident.

## Mishap Classification

**“****Flight”**
- Mishaps involving aircraft authorized to participate in CAP activities, which take place between the time any person boards the aircraft with the intention of flight until such time as all persons have disembarked

**Notes:**
CAP Regulation 62-2 states that there are two basic classifications of accidents: those that involve bodily injury and those that involve property damage.

## Mishap Classification

**“****Ground”**
- Mishaps involving aircraft, authorized to participate in CAP activities, with no intent of flight; example of this type mishap may include, but are not limited to, aircraft damaged while being moved after refueling; aircraft run into by a tug while parked; etc.

**Notes:**
CAP Regulation 62-2 states that there are two basic classifications of accidents: those that involve bodily injury and those that involve property damage.

## Mishap Classification

**Mishap Classification**

**“****Vehicle”**
- Mishaps involving corporate
- vehicles, or pre-approved
- member-owned vehicles in
- accordance with CAPR 77-1,
*Operation and Maintenance*
*of CAP Vehicles, during*
- authorized CAP activities,
- including damage to structures such as buildings, fences, light poles, etc.

**Notes:**
CAP Regulation 62-2 states that there are two basic classifications of accidents: those that involve bodily injury and those that involve property damage.

## Mishap Classification

**Mishap Classification**

**“****Bodily Injury”**
- Mishaps involving personal injuries sustained during authorized CAP activities.  This classification of
- mishap does not include injuries due to aircraft or vehicle accidents or incidents.

**Notes:**
CAP Regulation 62-2 states that there are two basic classifications of accidents: those that involve bodily injury and those that involve property damage.

## Mishap Classification

**“****Other”**
- Mishaps involving CAP personnel and property (not real property) that do not meet the criteria for one of the previous classifications

**Notes:**
CAP Regulation 62-2 states that there are two basic classifications of accidents: those that involve bodily injury and those that involve property damage.

## Reporting CAP Mishaps

- Some mishaps may not qualify for statistical reporting purposes; however, there may be lessons to be learned from them or they may help in identifying safety mishap trends.  Additionally, some mishaps appear to be minor in nature at first, but that may change with time.
- For the above reasons, all mishaps (accidents, incidents and minor mishaps) must be reported using the on-line reporting system

**Notes:**
CAP Regulation 62-2 states that there are two basic classifications of accidents: those that involve bodily injury and those that involve property damage.

## Reporting CAP Mishaps - Accidents

- In all cases of mishaps arising out of CAP activities that can be classified as an accident, an appropriate CAP member (e.g., activity director/ commander, safety officer, ranking senior member) will:
**Immediately notify the CAP National Operations Center (NOC) toll-free at **888-211-1812, ext 300, (24 hrs/day)
- For mishaps involving death or bodily injury accidents, **DO NOT fill in the **“account” portion of the on-line Form 78 without prior coordination with a CAP legal officer or the General Counsel’s office.  The final responsibility for the timely completion of the on-line Form 78 after coordination rests with the appropriate unit or activity commander.

**Notes:**
CAP Regulation 62-2 states that there are two basic classifications of accidents: those that involve bodily injury and those that involve property damage.

## Reporting CAP Mishaps - Accidents

- National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Report
- It is the responsibility of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to immediately report an aircraft accident, as defined by NTSB Part 830, *Accident Reporting. *Wing commanders will ensure that this report occurs in a timely manner.
- NTSB notifications must be noted on the on-line Form 78

**Notes:**
CAP Regulation 62-2 states that there are two basic classifications of accidents: those that involve bodily injury and those that involve property damage.

## Safety Mishap Report

- Failure to complete an on-line Form 78 could result in the member being held personally responsible for damages or medical expenses incurred, and loss of government or corporate insurance benefits
**Failure to report mishaps may result in withdrawal of Air Force mission status**

**Safety Mishap Report**

**Notes:**
CAP Regulation 62-2 states that there are two basic classifications of accidents: those that involve bodily injury and those that involve property damage.

## Safety Mishap Report

- All on-line Form 78 reports are to be completed in eServices, but only after notification of the appropriate offices has been made and they have advised the member to complete the Form 78
- As required by CAPR 62-2, all mishaps will be reported immediately to the region/wing commander or his/her designated representative, and to the wing safety officer, in accordance with the local mishap reporting procedure

**Notes:**
Review Region and Wing Supplements

## Safety Mishap Report

- If unsure report immediately to the wing commander and wing safety officer and they will notify the appropriate people

**Notes:**
CAP Form 78 Mishap Reporting Procedures:
Mishaps. Unit or activity commanders are responsible for completing and submitting a CAPF 78, within 48 hours of the mishap. The CAPF 78 is an important legal document, which must be completed correctly and submitted to CAP/DOR, CAP/GC, WING/CC, WING/LO, REGION/CC and REGION/SE. Receipt of the CAPF 78 by CAP/GC is a prerequisite to the member receiving any benefits for the damages or medical expenses incurred as a result of the mishap.

Death or Serious Injury. In all cases involving death or serious bodily injury arising out of CAP activities, the preparation of the CAPF 78 must be coordinated through CAP/GC (usually by telephone) before it is submitted. Responsibility for the distribution of the CAPF 78 after coordination rests with the appropriate unit commander. 

. Member-Owned/Furnished Vehicles. CAP member-owned/furnished vehicles may not be used in CAP activities unless specific approval is given by the unit commander. Except for USAF missions, transportation to and from CAP meetings, encampments, and other activities in member-owned/furnished vehicles is deemed personal transportation and not CAP’s responsibility. A CAPF 78 should not be completed in such cases unless previously coordinated with CAP/GC.
. NTSB Investigations. Wing commanders will ensure timely reporting of aircraft accidents and those specific incidents listed in NTSB Title 49, Part 830.5 to the nearest NTSB office. All reports will be brief and without reference to fault or liability. The following documents should be collected and, if requested, made available to the NTSB investigator:
1) All aircraft records
a) Aircraft information file
b) Registration
c) Airworthiness certificate
d) Engine records
e) Airframe records

2) CAP and pilot records
a) CAP personnel records
b) Pilot's personal flight log
c) Pilot's FAA and medical certificate
d) Pilot's past flight checks

3) Flight release documentation
CAPF 99/104, CAP Flight Release
Log/Mission Flight Plan/Briefing Form
CAPF 84, CAP Counterdrug
Flight/Mission Plan
CAPF 9, Release (for Non CAP Members)
CAPF 107, Flight Operations Log
Other preflight briefing documents

 Mishap Investigation Procedures. No CAP formal or informal investigation shall be conducted, in cases involving death or serious injuries incurred during CAP activities, without the prior approval of the CAP General Counsel.  Subject to the restriction dealing with serious injuries and death cases outlined above, wing commanders must investigate incidents or accidents that arise out of CAP activities within their wings. The primary purpose of the investigation should be to determine how to prevent similar mishaps from recurring. The wing commander may use one member to investigate or in appropriate and more serious cases, may appoint a board of three or more members. The most qualified members available should be used to conduct an investigation. Qualified means a member who has the experience, knowledge, and training relevant to the accident or mishap.

The investigation will be conducted as quickly as possible, using common sense and judgment throughout the process. The investigation should determine the sequence of events leading to the mishap (findings), and the events or acts of commission or omission which, done differently, could have prevented the mishap (causes). Additionally, the investigation report should state recommendations, which directly address the causes that would prevent a similar mishap. Vehicle accident investigation reports should include a copy of the local police report, if available. The report, when completed, is forwarded to the wing commander for action with a completed CAPF 79, CAP Mishap Investigation Form, as the cover sheet.
1) Six copies are forwarded to the wing commander for review and action. The wing commander
may return the report for further action if necessary. Also, the liability assessment program must be addressed
on each CAPF 79 (reference paragraph 8 below). After wing commander approval, one copy will be forwarded to
the wing liaison office and four copies forwarded to the region commander for review and approval. 

2) After the region commander reviews and approves the report, it will be forwarded to CAP/DOR (Chief of Safety). The completed report should reach National Headquarters within 35 days of the mishap.

7. Suspension of CAP Flying Privileges: Any CAP pilot who is involved in an aircraft mishap while on a CAP flight activity shall not participate in any CAP flight activity pending the results of an investigation into the mishap. See CAPR 60-1, CAP Flight Management, for reinstatement procedures.

8. Assessments for Loss or Damage to CAP Property:
a. Assessments Up to $500. Wing and region commanders may assess CAP members up to $500 for negligent or intentional damage or loss of CAP property. Assessments should be imposed only if there is a finding of negligence or intentional loss or damage after an informal inquiry, and affording the member an opportunity to submit a statement and other relevant documents. The commander may allow assessments to be paid in installments requiring payment in full within 1 year. The CAPF 79 must reflect the assessment and method of payment.

## On-Line reporting 

- On-Line reporting
- System found
- In eServices

## Form 78

- On-line
- Reporting
- System, found
- in left lower
- column in
- eServices
- All reporting is
- to be completed
- in this system

## Form 78 Entry

- Form 78Worksheet found on the left side of the entry form can be used prior to submitting the actual on-line
- report

**The on-line system will report the creation of the Form 78, by e-mail to the appropriate CAP (squadron, group, wing, region) commanders, safety officers, the NHQ CAP staff and the CAP-USAF safety officer.**

**Notes:**
Review Region and Wing Supplements

## Safety Mishap Report Worksheet

- The worksheet, which can be found in the left column, is an optional form used to collect safety mishap information when access to the on-line reporting system is not immediately available.

- The information on the worksheet is in the same order as it will be entered into the on-line reporting system. The worksheet is available through the mishap on-line reporting system. Commanders and activity directors should pre-print a supply of the worksheet and place them in their mission/activity planning kits.

**Notes:**
Review Region and Wing Supplements

## Classifying Mishaps

- When a mishap is classified as a minor mishap, the person filing the report, along with the wing safety officer and wing commander, will be notified by e-mail that no further action (no investigation and no on-line Form 79) is required

**Classifying Mishaps**

**Notes:**
Review Region and Wing Supplements

## Investigating Mishaps

**Death or Bodily Injury Accident**
- When a death or bodily injury accident is involved, there will be no formal or informal investigation conducted by CAP unless authorized by the CAP National Headquarters General Counsel’s office

**Notes:**
Review Region and Wing Supplements

## Investigating Mishaps

- The primary purpose of mishap investigations should be to determine how to prevent similar mishaps from recurring
- Region/wing commanders must ensure incidents or accidents that arise out of CAP activities within their regions/wings are investigated.  The investigation may be delegated to the group or squadron commander level.
- The appointment of the investigator(s) must be by a corporate officer’s entry on the on-line Form 78

**Notes:**
Review Region and Wing Supplements

## Investigating Mishaps

- Investigations will be conducted as quickly as possible and the investigator or board member(s) will use common sense and judgment throughout the process
- An investigation will determine the sequence of events leading to the mishap (findings), and the events or acts of commission or omission which, if done differently, could have prevented the mishap (causes)
- Investigations will not involve attempts to determine liability, disciplinary actions or pecuniary assessments, but may recommend remedial training

**Notes:**
Review Region and Wing Supplements

## Investigating Mishaps

- The results of the investigation will be documented using the on-line Form 79
- Should the appropriate commander elect to assess pecuniary damages, that information will be entered in the designated space of the on-line Form 79
- Completed on-line Forms 79 must reach NHQ within 60 days of the mishap
- This includes all higher headquarters’ approvals

**Notes:**
Review Region and Wing Supplements

## What’s Next

**You should review **_**[CAPR 62-1](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503073903.pdf)**__** and **__**[CAPR 62-2](http://level2.cap.gov/documents/R062_002.pdf)**__** from the National website**_
_**[Complete the Basic Safety Course Test](https://tests.cap.af.mil/newtests/test.cfm?grp=se)**_

**Notes:**
Handouts 
CAPR 62-1 
CAPR 62-2 
Ner supplement 
Wing Supplements
CAPF 78 and CAPF 79