Adult Member Roles in a Composite Squadron

Leads the squadron and oversees all operations.

Oversees the Cadet Program, all cadet-related operations, directs the other Cadet Programs Officers, selects and mentors the cadet staff, develops partnerships with parents, and takes overall responsibility for the success of the unit’s Cadet Program.

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Manages senior member programs and training.

Manages records, correspondence, and general administrative tasks.

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Part of the Cadet Programs team, the aerospace education officers' (AEO) mission is simple: develop in cadets an enthusiasm for aviation, space, and technology. AEOs do not need to be pilots; they can be mere aerospace enthusiasts with a willingness to share their excitement with cadets. AEOs conduct classroom training, lead hands-on aerospace activities, mentor cadets, organize aerospace outreach events, and manage the cadet orientation flight program. This is a good position for a volunteer who wants to serve for two or three meetings per month plus an occasional Saturday or more.

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Aerospace Education Officer Handbook

Cadet Sponsor Member (CSM) is a membership category allowing parents, grandparents, and guardians of current cadets to assist their unit’s cadet program. CSMs may serve as chaperones, help with transportation, and support the Cadet Program at the unit commander’s discretion, but CSMs will not be assigned to senior member staff positions.

See pages 16-17 of CAPR 39-2 Civil Air Patrol Membership for more information.

 

Provides spiritual support and moral guidance. Requires endorsement by a recognized religious body.

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Leads cadet character forums and supports moral leadership.

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Responsibilities and qualifications for Communications Officer.

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Responsible for cadet education in cyber defense and related topics to include:

• Academic instruction
• Coaching or mentoring cyber competition teams (e.g., CyberPatriot)
• Special activities in cyber-related topics including technical training, workshops, facility tours, guest speakers, career exploration, etc.
• Mentoring cadet cadre who serve in a cyber or IT-related role

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The Education & Training Officer assists in the facilitation of senior member development and progression through Civil Air Patrol's Education & Training (E&T) program.

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Manages and directs emergency services activities and training.

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Oversees budgeting, financial reporting, and fund management for the Squadron

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Part of the Cadet Programs team, fitness education officers are responsible for ensuring the cadet fitness program is implemented successfully. These officers teach the skills and knowledge that cadets need to live physically active, healthy lives. They conduct classroom training, monitor the cadets’ performance in physical fitness activities, mentor cadets informally, assist with goal setting and assessment, and organize cadet fitness activities. Overall, they work to help cadets attain a healthy level of fitness and prepare them for an active life. This is a good position for a volunteer who wants to serve for one or two meetings per month plus an occasional Saturday or more.

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Advise CAP commanders and units on the health, sanitation and hygiene of CAP members relevant to CAP activities.

Qualifications for Appointment as an HSO

Historians document the history of our squadron for valuable research purposes and as an educational resource for persons unfamiliar or unaware of past events or actions.

CAP Historian Specialty Track Study Guide

Responsibilities and qualifications for Information Technology Officers.

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Part of the Cadet Programs team, leadership education officers are instructors, mentors, and program managers. This officer conducts classroom training, monitors the cadets’ performance on the drill field and their wear of the uniform, mentors cadets informally and during feedback meetings, and is the principal officer in charge of the Cadet Great Start program. It is not necessary for these officers to be former cadets or come from a military background, but a willingness to become an expert in the military aspects of cadet life is essential. This is a good position for volunteers who want to serve as one of the squadron’s key Cadet Programs Officers, attending meetings every week and most unit activities.

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Responsibilities and qualifications for Legal Officers.

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Responsibilities and qualifications for Logistics Officers.

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Responsibilities and qualifications for Operations Officers.

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Responsibilities and qualifications for Personnel Officer.

Personnel Specialty Track Guide

Responsibilities and qualifications for Public Affairs Officers.

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The recruiting and retention officers lead the squadron’s effort to recruit new members and retain existing members. In our squadron's context, the RRO assists the unit commander in creating a systematic process for publicizing the CAP Cadet Program locally, generating excitement among prospective cadets, providing them with an orientation (Cadet Great Start), and converting those youth into cadets via the CAP membership process. Moreover, the RRO monitors cadets’ participation, ensures that absent cadets are contacted and invited to become more active in CAP, and reminds cadets to renew their memberships and/or learn why they are choosing to leave CAP.

Open Houses and Recruitement Playbook
Recruiting and Retention Officer Specialty Track Guide
Cadet Great Start Program

Safety is everyone's responsibility in Civil Air Patrol. Safety Officers assist and advise squadron leadership and members on CAP safety.

Safety Officer Specialty Track Guide

Responsibilities and qualifications for Supply Officer.

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As part of the Cadet Programs team, Testing Officers proctor milestone achievement exams through CAP's online platform.

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Responsibilities and qualifications for Transportation Officer.

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