Level 1 Training - Foundations

1. Create your e-services account by following the directions on this site: https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.eServices.Web/NL/Register.aspx
2. Complete Cadet Protection Policy Training by following these directions:
   • Take the Pre-Test
   • Read CAPR 52-10, CAP's Cadet Protection Policy
   • Read CAPP 50-3, CPPT Student Guide
   • Review Cadet Protection Slides to correct your pre-test
   • Bring completed pre-test to Squadron Commander, Deputy Commander for Seniors, Advisor to the Commander, or Professional Development Officer.
   • You may be asked question from Case Study 1 or Case Study 2 in how you would respond to the incident.
3. Complete the following Civil Air Patrol Foundations Courses and quizzes:
   • Module 1 - History and Organization    Quiz
   • Module 2 - Policies   Quiz
   • Module 3 - Uniforms   Quiz
   • Module 4 - Customs and Courtesies   Quiz
   • Module 5 - Core Values   Quiz
   • Module 6 - Leadership   Quiz
4. Complete Operational Security Training (OPSEC). 
5. Complete Basic Operational Risk Management (ORM).
6. Complete Equal Opportunity Briefing (EO).

After you complete the above training you will eligiable for the Member Ribbon. You will need to choose a Specialty Track to pursue within the Civil Air Patrol. Below are a few speciality's to pursue and is not an all-inclusive list:

• Personnel
• Public Affairs Officer
• Administration
• Flight Operations Officer
• Emergency Service Officer
• Communications Officer
• Aerospace Education Officer
• Historian
• Information Technology Officer

Level 2 Training (Technical Training)

1. Complete Squadron Leadership School
2. Complete the Officer Basic Course
   • The following military education can be submitted for the Officer Basic Course:
     • Any U.S. Armed Forces NCO Academy (E-5 through E-6)
     • Airman Leadership School (ALS) if taken after 2001
3. Earn a Technician Rating in a Specialty Track

After completing the steps above you will earn the Benjamin O' Davis Award and be authorized to wear the Leadership Ribbon.

Level 3 Training (Management Training)

1. Complete Corporate Learning Course (CLC)
2. Attend two major conferences
3. Earn a Senior Rating in a specialty track

After completing the above steps you will earn the Grover Loerning Award and will be authorized to wear the Loerning Ribbon.

Level 4 Training (Command and Staff)

1. Complete Region Staff College or Equivalent
   • The following military education can be submitted for Region Staff College:
     • Any U.S. Armed Forces Senior NCO Academy (E-7 through E-9)
     • Any U.S. Armed Forces Command and Staff College (resident, seminar, or correspondance)
     • Any U.S. Armed Forces War College (resident, seminar, or correspondance)
     • USAF Squadron Officer School, USA Basic/Advanced Officer Courses, USN/USMC/USCG equivalent (resident, seminar, or correspondance)
     • All service academies, ROTC, OTS, or OCS
2. Occupy a Command or Staff position for 2 years
3. Serve as a Staff member in a Wing level course or conference
4. Complete one of the following:
   • Prepare and deliver a CAP presentation to a non-CAP group
   • Conduct a hands-on unit Aerospace Education program, or and external Aerospace Education classroom program.
   • Earn the Yeager Award
5.  Earn a Master Rating in a Specialty Track

After completing the above steps you will earn the Paul E. Garber Award and be authorized to wear the Garber Ribbon.

Level 5 Training (Executive)

1. Occupy a Command or Staff position for a total of 3 years
2. Conduct Level 1 Foundation Course summary conversationsand serve as a director or staff capacity in a CAP approved course
3. Complete National Staff College or equivalent
   • The following military education can be submitted for National Staff College:
     • Any U.S. Armed Force Senior NCO Academy (E-7 through E-9)
     • Any U.S. Armed Force Command and Staff College (resident, seminar, or correspondance)
     • Any U.S. Armed Forces War College (resident, seminar, or correspondance)

After completing the above steps you will earn the Gill Robb Wilson Award and be authorized to wear the Gill Robb Wilson Ribbon.

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