# Presentation: 660828

## CORPORATE LEARNING COURSE  Seminar 2.4CAP Structure, Purposes and Procedures

## Various entities make up CAP’s world:

The Board of Governors (BOG)
CAP National Board (NB)
CAP National Executive Committee (NEC)
CAP-US Air Force (CAP-USAF)
CAP Wing 
National Headquarters (NHQ)

- The Board of Governors (BOG)
- CAP National Board (NB)
- CAP National Executive Committee (NEC)
- CAP-US Air Force (CAP-USAF)
- CAP Wing
- National Headquarters (NHQ)

- Corporate Structure

**Notes:**
For each member to become a knowledgeable, efficient and effective corporate member it is important to understand the structure of the corporation that they serve. Understanding the relationship between the corporation, CAP members, CAP-USAF personnel and our corporate employees is crucial to our success.
CAP is unique in that it is a federally chartered non-profit organization but it is also the official auxiliary of the Air Force. Both of these relationships have different and unique purposes.

- CAP Organizational Chart

**Notes:**
The CAP Organizational Chart gives us a good overview of how the different bodies interrelate to each other.

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The governing body of CAP.
Established in 2001 by the Secretary of the Air Force.
Comprised of 11 members, four members appointed by the SECAF, four members appointed by CAP and three members representing interested organizations.
Mandated to meet at least twice per year.

- The governing body of CAP.
- Established in 2001 by the Secretary of the Air Force.
- Comprised of 11 members, four members appointed by the SECAF, four members appointed by CAP and three members representing *interested organizations*.
- Mandated to meet at least twice per year.

- The Board of Governors (BOG)

**Notes:**
The Board of Governors of CAP is the governing body of CAP in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 9447. The BOG was established in 2001v by the Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF) under Air Force Instruction 10-2702.
The 4 members appointed by the SECAF may be active or retired officers of the Air Force, employees of the U.S or private citizens. Air Force officers will most likely be General Officers or Senior Executive Air Force Personnel. The 4 members appointed by CAP will be the National Commander, National Vice Commander and two members selected by the NEC. The Chairmanship will alternate every two years between a SECAF appointee and a CAP appointee. The three remaining members will be from ‘interested organizations’, such as Federal Government agencies, public corporations, public corporations, non-rofit organizations or other organizations that have an interest and expertise in civil aviation and the CAP missions.

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Comprised of 67 members
National Commander, Vice Commander, 8 Region Commanders, 52 Wing Commanders, 6 National Staff Officers, CAP-USAF Commander. 
Membership either through election or appointment.
Two members do not have voting privileges.
Mandated to meet at least twice per year.

- Comprised of 67 members
- National Commander, Vice Commander, 8 Region Commanders, 52 Wing Commanders, 6 National Staff Officers, CAP-USAF Commander.
- Membership either through election or appointment.
- Two members do not have voting privileges.
- Mandated to meet at least twice per year.

- CAP National Board (NB)

**Notes:**
The Corporate Officers of CAP shall be designated in the Bylaws with the authority to obligate the Corporation as provided by the regulations.
The National Commander and Vice Commander are elected by the National Board all other members, except the CAP-USAF CC, are appointed either by the National Commander or Region Commanders.  
The National Inspector General and National Chief of Chaplains are non-voting members.
The National Commander shall serve a non-renewable 3 year term.
The National Vice Commander shall serve a one year term which is renewable twice.
Region Commanders serve a 4 year term.
Wing Commanders serve a 3 year term, which may be extended one additional year.
National Staff Officers serve an annual term, appointed by the National Commander and confirmed by the National Board. 
The National IG may only be terminated by the BOG, all other Staff Officers serve at the pleasure of the Commander.

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Comprised of 15 members
National Commander, Vice Commander, 8 Region Commanders, 6 National Staff Officers, CAP-USAF Commander 
Membership either through election or appointment.
Two members do not have voting privileges.
Mandated to meet at least twice per year.

- Comprised of 15 members
- National Commander, Vice Commander, 8 Region Commanders, 6 National Staff Officers, CAP-USAF Commander
- Membership either through election or appointment.
- Two members do not have voting privileges.
- Mandated to meet at least twice per year.

- CAP National Executive Committee (NEC).

**Notes:**
When the National Board is not in session the NEC is vested with most of the same powers with the exception of a few powers held exclusively by the NB.
The NEC shall receive applications for the two at-large members to the BOG, and shall appoint these two members.

## Staffed by active duty Air Force and civil service personnel.
Comprised of a Commander, Vice Commander and various directorates such as operations, legal, training and safety, Liaison Regions and State Directors 
CAP-USAF Commander is the Air Force program manager for the CAP.
Commander is member of NB and NEC.

- Comprised of a Commander, Vice Commander and various directorates such as operations, legal, training and safety, Liaison Regions and State Directors
- CAP-USAF Commander is the Air Force program manager for the CAP.
- Commander is member of NB and NEC.

- CAP-US Air Force (CAP-USAF)

**Notes:**
The CAP-USAF Commander is in command of all Air Force and civilian personnel assigned by the Air Force to assist CAP. The position is usually that of an active duty Colonel. 
Most of the personnel are located at the National Headquarters at Maxwell Air Force Base. Additional personnel are located in each Region and comprise of the Region Liaison Commanders and their staff. State Directors located in most states are civil service personnel and report to the Region Liaison Commanders.

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Operational Unit of the organization.
Comprised of a Commander, Vice Commander, various wing staff, Group, Squadron and Flight Commanders.
Wing Commander is a member of NB as well as the only corporate officer for the Wing.

- Operational Unit of the organization.
- Comprised of a Commander, Vice Commander, various wing staff, Group, Squadron and Flight Commanders.
- Wing Commander is a member of NB as well as the only corporate officer for the Wing.

- CAP Wing Structure

**Notes:**
The Wing Commander is the corporate officer in charge of each Wing, they are appointed by the Region Commander. The Wing is staffed with a Vice Commander, Chief of Staff and various staff positions. All the Groups and Squadrons come under the control of the Wing Commander.
The Wing Commander is a member of the National Board.

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Located at Maxwell Air Force Base
Led by the Executive Director who is hired by the BOG.
Staffed by paid employees that are specialists in various professional fields
general counsel, financial management, safety, inspector general, logistics and operations. 
HQ staff are hired by the Executive Director.

- Located at Maxwell Air Force Base
- Led by the Executive Director who is hired by the BOG.
- Staffed by paid employees that are specialists in various professional fields
- general counsel, financial management, safety, inspector general, logistics and operations.
- HQ staff are hired by the Executive Director.

- NHQ Structure

**Notes:**
The National Headquarters is located at Maxwell Air Force Base. The Executive Director is in charge of all the personnel and activities that take place at the National Headquarters. 
The National Headquarters handles all the administrative functions of the corporation and works closely with the National Board to implement regulations and programs.

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Encourage citizens to contribute to the good of the nation through volunteer service.
Provide aviation education and training to it’s members and local citizens.
Encourage and foster civil aviation in local communities.
Provide volunteers to assist in local emergencies.
Assist the Air Force in non-combat programs and missions.

- Encourage citizens to contribute to the good of the nation through volunteer service.
- Provide aviation education and training to it’s members and local citizens.
- Encourage and foster civil aviation in local communities.
- Provide volunteers to assist in local emergencies.
- Assist the Air Force in non-combat programs and missions.

- CAP’s Purpose

**Notes:**
CAP is unique in that it is specifically charted by Congress to be an aerospace education advocate for the citizens of out nation. Our membership is well represented with citizens who are aerospace professionals and who have a passion to share their knowledge. 
We train our youth to carry forth that love of aerospace and to be leaders in the aviation and aerospace world.
The volunteer that joins CAP is service minded with a desire to serve their community and country. Our ability to provide our volunteers with meaningful volunteer service is one of our most important purposes.
Just like the forefathers of our organization, today's volunteers yearn to assist their local communities and their nation in protecting their country. This is accomplished through our homeland security missions.

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Govern, direct and manage the affairs of the corporation.
Determine long range plans for CAP.
Adopt and amend Constitution and By-laws.
Directs improvements in CAP programs, financial positions, legislative relations and membership development.
Oversees various programs and boards.

- Govern, direct and manage the affairs of the corporation.
- Determine long range plans for CAP.
- Adopt and amend Constitution and By-laws.
- Directs improvements in CAP programs, financial positions, legislative relations and membership development.
- Oversees various programs and boards.

- BOG Purpose

**Notes:**
The BOG is the Governing Body of CAP. It’s main purpose is to determine long range plans for the corporation and look at ‘big picture’ issues. It is not going to involve itself in the day to day operation of the corporation. The main documents it is involved in adopting and reviewing are the constitution and bylaws/
The principal tasks  of the BOG are to: Adopt and amend the constitution, bylaws and regulations, review long range plans, direct improvements in CAP programs, serve as expert advisors, appoint the Executive Director, oversee the Inspector General, oversee the ACP Adverse Action Review Board.

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Conducting the business of CAP.
Adopt regulations effecting how CAP performs its day to day operations.
Recommend policy to the BOG.
From a strategic perspective ensures CAP is positioned to perform it’s missions.
Give direction to the Region/Wing.

- Conducting the business of CAP.
- Adopt regulations effecting how CAP performs its day to day operations.
- Recommend policy to the BOG.
- From a strategic perspective ensures CAP is positioned to perform it’s missions.
- Give direction to the Region/Wing.

- NB/NEC Purpose

**Notes:**
The principal purpose of the National Board and National Executive Committee is to conduct the business of the corporation. It initiates all regulations and manuals that direct the membership in their day to day operations. 
The NB also directs the National Headquarters in its activities to support the NB and the membership.
The National Board reviews and insures that the corporations is meeting it’s obligations in performing its missions and positions the membership for the future. 
The National Board gives  direction to the Region/Wing and hears issues from the Region/Wing on the activities of the corporation.

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Oversee all activities conducted by CAP when they are performed as the USAF Auxiliary.
Responsible for the day to day Air Force support, advise, liaison and oversight of CAP.
Monitors the spending of all federally appropriated funds used by CAP.
Provide advise and assistance to CAP Regions and Wings.

- Oversee all activities conducted by CAP when they are performed as the USAF Auxiliary.
- Responsible for the day to day Air Force support, advise, liaison and oversight of CAP.
- Monitors the spending of all federally appropriated funds used by CAP.
- Provide advise and assistance to CAP Regions and Wings.

- CAP-USAF Purpose

**Notes:**
The main purpose of the CAP-USAF is to oversee the activities of the corporation when it is conducting business as the US Air Force Auxiliary. This is primarily when federally appropriated monies are spent in the execution of any CAP missions. CAP –USAF monitors and approves the spending of these monies so that they meet the approved federal guidelines as delineated in the Statement of Work.
The purpose of the Statement of Work is to specify Air Force requirements for service that CAP is to perform in furtherance of the non-combat missions of the Air Force.
They are also an advisory body to assist the corporation in conducting their operations in an efficient and effective manner.

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Conduct the day to day operations of the organization.
Ensure the regulations adopted by the NB are carried out at the squadron level.
Wing CC has a dual role of NB corporate officer and a commander directing the activities of the wing members.

- Conduct the day to day operations of the organization.
- Ensure the regulations adopted by the NB are carried out at the squadron level.
- Wing CC has a dual role of NB corporate officer and a commander directing the activities of the wing members.

- CAP Wings

**Notes:**
The main purpose of the Wing is to carry out the missions of the corporation at the local level. The Wing Commander insures the members of the Wing are kept up to date with all new regulations and procedures that are adopted by the BOG and the NB.
As the  corporate officer, only the Wing Commander can sign contracts to obligate the Wing.
The Wing Commander is also charged with bringing any issues encountered by the members of the wing to the National Board through our Agenda Item process.

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Administers the day to day affairs of CAP.
Translates the will of the BOG and National Board  into written regulations, manuals and pamphlets.
Maintains records relating to the operations of the corporation.
Coordinates with the Regions and Wings.

- Administers the day to day affairs of CAP.
- Translates the will of the BOG and National Board  into written regulations, manuals and pamphlets.
- Maintains records relating to the operations of the corporation.
- Coordinates with the Regions and Wings.

- HQ Civil Air Patrol

**Notes:**
Under the direction of the National Board the purpose of the National Headquarters is to administer the day to day activities of the corporation. The NHQ staff writes and updates all regulations under the direction of the BOG and the NB.
It also is the repository of financial, operations, health & safety and legal records as they pertain to the corporation.

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Outlined in written form through regulations, manuals, pamphlets and policy letters.
Not discretionary. 
Same in all CAP entities.

- Outlined in written form through regulations, manuals, pamphlets and policy letters.
- Not discretionary.
- Same in all CAP entities.

- Corporate Procedures

**Notes:**
The Procedures of our organization are born out of our need to me more efficient and productive in our endeavors. Our procedures usually start at the grass-roots level with the needs of out members being the focus.
Region and Wing Commanders will present agenda items at the National Board that originate from the needs of the membership.
Our organization prides itself on being the Auxiliary of the Air Force and therefore we believe in the concept of Chain-of-Command. This concept translates into our belief of following our rules and regulations. We are also an organization of individuals who prides itself in the ‘American Way’ which translates into ‘getting the job done’. We are unique in that we can mesh the two concepts together to become the Civil Air Patrol.

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Structure defines who we are and how we present ourselves to our clients, fellow citizens and communities.
Purpose goes to our heart and why we volunteer our time and efforts for our country.
Procedures show that we are disciplined in our endeavors.  

- Structure defines who we are and how we present ourselves to our clients, fellow citizens and communities.
- Purpose goes to our *heart* and why we volunteer our time and efforts for our country.
- Procedures show that we are disciplined in our endeavors.

- Conclusion