Inspection schedules are known well in advance of the inspection. If you are a new commander taking over a broken system, you need to be up on the changes. Be proactive in addressing problems and documenting the process and progress. Show a paper trail of changes since the last evaluation. Our complaint system allows CAP members to be stakeholders in upholding the standards.
Command is interested in things running the right way and people being satisfied.
When members are happy with their work environment, with structure, with fair and equitable treatment, they know what to expect and are able to perform their duties. Members need to know they have a right to complain. We can not stress how important the Chain of Command. This is a great opportunity for a chain of command commercial. When CAP squadron commanders employ, teach, and are responsive to chain of command principles, the system works.