Credit and Thanks for much of this information goes to James L. Freemn and Katrina Thompson of South Carolina Wing, Civil Air Patrol
New Members
1. With your membership, you should have received a copy of the CAP Member Fast Start 2. As soon as you get a CAP membership number (CAPID), go here and register for use of
3. When you have created your e-Services account and completed OPSEC training, go here and complete the Level I course which is based on CAPP 50-4. THIS TRAINING SHOULD BE COMPLETED AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. 4. When that training has been completed, you will have completed Level I. You MAY be promoted from Senior Member to 2nd Lieutenant upon completion of Level I and six months as a Senior Member. Here is what is covered in Level I:
a. Intro to CAP Safety for New Members b. Cadet Protection (CPPT) (This usually takes several hours to complete.) Level I and Higher 6. After Level I completion has been posted in e-Services, choose a Specialty Track.
Reference Information Civil Air Patrol Regulation (CAPR) 50-17 is the reference for most of the questions about Professional Development. Open CAPR 50-17.
7. Get a CAP driver's license (here). [Optional, unless you plan to drive a Corporate Vehicle] o Login to e-Services o Click on "My Operational Qualifications" on the left side o Scroll down the left side to Drivers License
8. Complete the Ground Handling Video on e-Services here (about fifteen minutes).
o Login to e-Services o Select Safety Management System (SMS) on the left side o Click on Aircraft Ground Handling
9. Complete Skills Evaluator Training (SET) and exam here (about half an hour). [Optional]
10. Complete Aerospace Education Training for Senior Members (AEPSM) and exam here
11. As time permits, complete the remaining two Safety courses and all three Risk Management courses here
12. Complete FEMA IS100, IS200, IS700, and IS800 here (one hour or more per
13. Complete Mission Scanner (MS) classroom training (two days -- offered by WAWG at various Level II Go here and select and complete each step described below. You should complete this training within a year of completing Level I, so start right away and complete it as you have time.
At this point you are well on your way. There is also specialized training available for specific CAP activities such as cadet programs, aerial photography, aerospace education, and chaplains, to name a few. Level III, IV, and V Return to the CAP University link here to continue your progress in the CAP for Levels III, IV, and V. Processes and Paperwork
1. Most online test scores are automatically captured by e-Services. However, the Summary NOTE: CAPR 50-17 paragraph 3-9a requires that the Summary Conversation is accomplished and reported by the Unit PDO. 2. Progression through the CAP PD Levels II-V is recorded using CAPF 24. (PDF format only) Please read and comply with instructions on the back of this form to avoid unnecessary delays.) 3. Promotions are recorded using CAPF 2. 4. Electronic forms are mandatory, aside from a few financial, and other forms specified in the CAP Index 0-9. Except for signatures on financial forms, e-signatures are acceptable. Almost any format that identifies the signer is acceptable. Here is an example: //e-signed// John W. Doe, Major. Note: In order to verify the signature, the e-Signer must be the person sending the form.
5. Duty positions and specialty track assignments are entered into e-Services by the unit |
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