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## Organization of CAP

- Page 4 in *Guide*
- 50 minutes
- Instructor: See Notes View of this Overhead.

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## Board of Governors

- The Board of Governors is the _highest_ independent governing body of CAP. It has
- _4_ members representing CAP
- _4_ members representing USAF
- _3_ members representing government or corporate organizations

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## Board of Governors

- The _highest_ independent governing body of CAP.
- It consists of:
- _4_ members representing CAP
- _4_ members representing USAF
- _3_ members representing government or corporate organizations

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## National Board

- Names of the National Executive Committee can be found on NHQ CAP website
- The National Executive Committee consists of all members of the _National Board_ except _Wing Commanders_.

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## Regions

**The US is divided geographically in to **_**8**_** regions.**

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## Wings

**CAP has **_**52**_** wings, one for each state, **_**Puerto Rick**_** and **_**Washington D.C**_**. A wing is comprised of the **_**Wing Headquarters**_** and all **_**Units**_** within its geographical boundaries.**

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## Groups and Squadrons

**Groups are formed when the wing is too **_**large**_** to permit the wing commander to exercise effective supervision over squadrons and flights. A group must have a minimum of five **_**squadrons**_** beneath it, except for extenuating circumstances, such as long distances.**
**The squadron is the **_**community-level**_** organization of CAP. A squadron is formed when a unit has at least **_**15**_** members with a minimum of **_**3**_** senior members.**

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## Types of Squadrons

- Senior
- composed entirely of _seniors_
- see organizational chart, top of page 8 in *Guide*

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## Types of Squadrons

- Cadet
- composed primarily of _cadets_
- with a minimum of _3_ senior members for supervisory, administrative, and training requirements
- see organizational chart, bottom of page 8 in *Guide*

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## Types of Squadrons

- Composite
- comprised of both _cadets_ and _senior_ members, conducting both _cadet_ and _senior_ programs.
- See organizational chart, page 9 in *Guide*

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## Flights

- smallest CAP membership unit authorized
- must contain a minimum of _8_ members
- with a minimum of _3_ senior members

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## Squadron & Staff Positions and Duties

- _Commander_--Establishes plans, policies and procedures (which are not in conflict with the directives of higher headquarters) to fulfill the CAP mission.
- _Deputy Commander_--Has the authority of the commander in his/her absence.

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## Squadron & Staff Positions and Duties

**Change of Command Paperwork (OHWGF 2)**
- CAPF 53 *Signature Verification Card*
- CAPF 27 *Organizational Action*
- CAPF 2a* Request for and Approval of Personnel Action *
- appointment as commander
- transfer if coming from another unit
- appointment of Group Commander if new commander was Group Commander

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## Squadron & Staff Positions and Duties

**Unit Commander’s Course**
- This course gives new and potential unit commanders skills in areas requiring command emphasis, basic management, and both vertical and lateral command relationships. Students will learn about processes to solve problems, save time, and keep the focus on the mission.

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## Squadron & Staff Positions and Duties

**Unit Commander’s Course**
- 19 Hours of Required Courses
- Command Responsibility and Accountability
- Adverse Member Actions
- Recruiting and Retention
- The Committed Volunteer
- Integrating the Mission
- Your Role in Missions

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## Squadron & Staff Positions and Duties

**Unit Commander’s Course**
- 7 Hours Elective Courses from any of:
- Motivation
- Delegating Authority
- Meeting Planning
- Unit Training Programs
- Working with Families
- Problem Solving
- Working with Group, Wing & the State Director
- Budgeting

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## Squadron & Staff Positions and Duties

**Unit Commander’s Course**
- Electives (continued)
- Your Staff: What They Do for You
- Teamwork Techniques
- Effective Listening
- Successful Units
- Successful Leaders
- Setting Goals and Objectives
- Hazing

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## Squadron & Staff Positions and Duties

**Unit Commander’s Course**
- Requirements
- Level I
- Currently enrolled in at least one specialty track with at least technician rating
- Squadron Leadership School
- AFIADL 13 (preferred but not mandatory)

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## Squadron & Staff Positions and Duties

**Formal Training**
- Squadron commanders
- Unit Commander’s Course
- Squadron staff
- Specialty Track and Study Guide
- AFIADL courses for technician level in Safety, Emergency Services, Moral Leadership/Chaplain, Public Relations

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## Squadron & Staff Positions and Duties

- Specialty Tracks Take Different Times
- Safety				AFIADL 02170
- Communications		CAPP 214 test
- Emergency Services	AFIADL 0213D + 12 months
- Cadet Program		9 months
- Moral Leadership		6 months chaplain supervision
- Public Relations		AFIADL 02010 + 12 months
- Aerospace Education	CAPP 215 test
- all others			6 months
- Inspector, Plans & Programs, Legal, Chaplain, Health Services, and Commander have other requirements

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## Squadron & Staff Positions and Duties

- _Operations Officer_-- Manages and directs all operations activities.
- _Aerospace Education Officer_--Implements the aerospace education program for seniors and cadets.  This includes activities within the squadron and to the general public.

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## Squadron & Staff Positions and Duties

- _Professional Development Officer_--Plans and monitors senior member training to ensure progression and completion of awards.
- _Logistics Officer_--Manages CAP supply and maintains equipment inventory.

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## Squadron & Staff Positions and Duties

- _Administration Officer_--Manages squadron file system; maintains all regulations, manuals and pamphlets; and prepares and processes all correspondence.

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## Squadron & Staff Positions and Duties

- _Public Relations Officer_--Advises and assists on media relations, internal information and community relations.  Plans, develops and implements releasing information to news media, marketing CAP, fund raising, and newsletter publication.

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## Squadron & Staff Positions and Duties

- _Finance Officer_--Responsible for the overall management of the unit funds to include payment of accounts, preparation of all financial reports, and the maintenance of all bank accounts and financial records.

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## Squadron & Staff Positions and Duties

- _Personnel Officer_--Maintains current listing of all duty assignments, assists new members in filling out applications, and submits requests for promotions, awards, certificates, and ribbons.

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## Squadron & Staff Positions and Duties

- _Chaplain_--advises commander and his/her staff on moral leadership and the well-being of personnel.  The chaplain conducts moral leadership for cadets, pastoral care of senior and cadet members, and participates in ES missions.

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## Squadron & Staff Positions and Duties

- _CAPRAP_—USAF Reservist to advise and assist unit commander and staff. Also assists State Director in SAREX evaluations, S-3 inventory. CAPRAP limitations:
- Command or be commanded by CAP personnel (except drill for training only)
- Hold CAP command or any other CAP staff position
- Be a CAP member (except Patron)
- Perform CAP aircrew duties
- Raise funds in a way the public may misinterpret as the Air Force raising the funds
- Teach CPPT (because of insurance purposes)
- Often limited in CAP knowledge and skills

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## Local Organization

**NATIONAL COMMANDER**
- _Maj Gen Dwight H. Wheless_

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## Local Organization

**GREAT LAKES REGION COMMANDER**
- Col William W. Webb
- _Building 1506, 25701 South Street, Selfridge ANGB, MI 48045_

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## Local Organization

**OHIO WING COMMANDER**
- _Col “Chuck” (Charles) L. Carr, Jr._
- _DSCC__P.O. Box 3990__Columbus, Ohio 43218-3990_
- _Phone:_
- _Fax: 614-575-1917_

- _Group & Squadron Commanders found at web http://ohwg.cap.gov_

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