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Members in CAP have two tracks of training.  The first track is either the cadet program or senior program and the second track for both

The senior program is designed as a means of educating seniors through professional development training in leadership and managerial skills, Civil Air Patrol program understanding and administration, and training in a technical unit specialty.  The purpose of this training is to produce a knowledgeable, skilled, and productive member that contributes to the operation of the squadron thus enabling the unit to conduct its operations' missions.  Without members trained in the operation of the squadron, the unit is unable to satisfy its operational duty.

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All new senior members start out at the grade of "Senior Member" and must first

The below sections will detail each level and walk through step by step completion of each level.  This section covers the senior professional development training program only.  For operations training, click here.

Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Level 4        Level 5

• The CAP Foundations Course.  This is a self paced, open book course comprised of six modules.  The course covers history, policies, uniforms, customs and courtesies, leadership, and core values.  Print out each quiz and circle the best answer for each question.  Once you have read all six modules and completed the open book tests, bring the exams to the unit for scoring and review.
   
• Cadet Protection Program Training (CPPT).  CPPT helps ensure a healthy and safe environment for cadets while providing the foundation for a professional climate and the highest standards of behavior of all our members in leadership positions.  NOTE: To complete CPPT, members must have access to CAP eServices.  Once logged into eServices, the CPPT link will be in the left column of links.
   
• Online Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness Training.  One of the key aspects of mission preparedness is training. By completing the online Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness Training, you will know how to handle sensitive information concerning our missions, our capabilities and our partner agencies.  The OPSEC awareness training also allows CAP to validate to our partner agencies that members whom we entrust with sensitive information have the necessary training and have agreed to protect that information.

After completion of the above tasks, the unit professional development officer will submit a CAPF 11 to CAP NHQ for processing.  Upon completion of level 1 members are awarded the "Membership Award" and after six months time in grade as a senior member become eligible for second lieutenant (2d Lt).

Much like level 1, there are three primary tasks involved in completing level 1.

• Technician Rating.  In CAP Specialty Tracks (generally corresponds directly or very closely to your duty assignment within the unit) there are three ratings.  The first is the technician rating, the second rating is your senior rating, and the third and highest rating level is the master rating.  Each specialty track is unique and has its own set of requirements for completion.  Click the "Technician Rating" link at the beginning of this paragraph to learn more about CAP Specialty Tracks.
   
• Squadron Leadership School (SLS).  The Squadron Leadership School (SLS) is designed to (1) enhance a senior member’s performance at the squadron level and (2) to increase understanding of the basic function of a squadron and how to improve squadron operations. Prerequisites for attendance are completion of Level I and enrollment in one or more specialty tracks.
   
• CAP Senior Officer Correspondence Course. The CAPSOC provides study in areas essential to becoming an effective leader in CAP, e.g., communications, leadership, and management. Since CAP deems this course necessary for career development, any CAP senior member who has completed Level I may apply. CAP members who have completed a Professional Military Education (PME) school equivalent to the CAPSOC may use this equivalent as a substitute (see Attachment 2). Under certain conditions cadets may also enroll in CAPSOC (see CAPR 52-16 for details). NOTE: This course is often referred to as "ECI-13" - Air Force Institute for Advanced Distributed Learning (AFIADL) is the new name and course numbers should reflect this change (ex. CAPSOC = AFIADL-13).

Upon successful completion of a technician rating in any specialty track members are awarded the "Leadership Award."  Also, once the member has a technician rating and 12 months time in grade as a 2d Lt, the member becomes eligible for promotion to 1st Lt.

Members become eligible for promotion to Captain once they have completed all requirements of Level 2 and have served 18 months as a 1st Lt. 

• Senior Rating. Complete a senior rating in any specialty track.
   
• Command or Staff Assignment.  Have at least one year of experience in a command or staff position.
   
• Attend two conferences.  Attend two wing, region, or national conferences.  These conferences afford CAP members a broad view of the CAP corporation's organization and expose them to the issues confronting CAP.  The National Congress on Aviation and Space Education and a region/wing aerospace education conference are credited as conferences.  Conferences attended prior to entry into Level III count toward fulfillment of this requirement.
   
• Corporate Learning Course (CLC). After completing the Squadron Leadership School and learning about squadron operations, senior members should attend the Corporate Learning Course (CLC). The term “corporate” in the title of this course refers to CAP’s status as a nonprofit humanitarian corporation chartered by the United States Congress in 1946. Accordingly, wing-level operations carry out the major duties and responsibilities of the corporation for each state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. The CLC is designed to explain how a wing operates in each of CAP’s major mission elements and how mission support functions support these mission elements. Armed with this knowledge, senior members can learn how they and their respective organizations can best support the wing and fulfill the corporate role of CAP.

Successful completion of Level III professional development makes the CAP member eligible for the Grover Loening Aerospace Award.  Additionally, once the member has served three years as a Captain, and all requirements for Level 3 are completed, the member is eligible for promotion to Major.

• Master Rating.  Attain a master rating in any specialty track.
   
• Complete one of the following:
   
  • Prepare and delivery a CAP-related presentation to a non-CAP group.
     
  • Conduct a hands on unit aerospace education program, or an external aerospace education classroom program.
     
  • Earn the Yeager award.
     
• Region Staff College (RSC).  The CAP Region Staff College is designed to provide selected senior members with the ability to better execute the duties and responsibilities associated with CAP command and staff positions.  RSC provides students with in-depth studies of management, leadership, and communications skills, and shows how CAP's missions are accomplished at the region level.  Seminar discussions, case studies, and practical exercises are integral parts of the RSC program. 
   
• Command or Staff Assignment. Occupy a command or staff position for a total of 2 years of service to CAP.
   
• Serve as a staff member at a national, region, or wing conference, or serve as a staff member at a SLS, CLC, or Unit Commanders Course.

Completion of all requirements in Level 4 entitles the member to receive the Garber award.  Additionally, with completion of Level 4 and four years time in grade as a Major, members will become eligible for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col).

• Perform in a command or staff position for a total of 3 years of service to CAP.
   
• Conduct a Level 1 Orientation Course and one of the following:
   
  • Serve in a director capacity of a SLS, CLC or Unit Commanders Course (UCC) in positions such as course director, curiculum director, or administration director, etc. 
     
  • Serve as a staff member for a Region Staff College or National Staff College.
     
• Attend National Staff College