Professional Development
Senior Member Professional Development
It's not just cadets who get to promote. In the day to day operations of a cadet squadron us senior members sometimes forget that there are promotions, skills, and even awards that we can earn too. However professional development is more than just ranks, but also development of your specialty track(s) and the duty assignment(s) within those tracks.
Modules:
Cadet Protection Basic Course
Diversity, Equal Opportunity, and Nondiscrimination
Expectations of Volunteers
Introduction to Civil Air Patrol’s Missions
Introduction to Customs and Courtesies
Introduction to eServices
Introduction to Mentoring in Civil Air Patrol
Introduction to the Chain of Command
Introduction to the Civil Air Patrol Safety Program
Introduction to the Core Values
My Learning Path
OPSEC and Cybersecurity
The Squadron Meeting
Uniforms and Where to Get Them
All Level 1 modules are automated and available in Absorb for any member who wishes to complete them independently. A cohort is not required. Credit for some modules in each level are granted to those with equivalency based on prior training such as CAP schools, cadet milestone awards, and Professional Military Education (PME). Additional tasks are required to complete this level including a Summary Conversation with one of the following personnel after taking the Cadet Protection Basic Course: Commander, Deputy Commander, Deputy Commander for Cadets, Deputy Commander for Seniors, Director of Cadet Programs, Director of Personnel, Director of Professional Development, Personnel Officer, Professional Development Officer & Vice Commander.
After completing the My Learning Path module, members will have a conversation with one of the personnel listed above and choose a path in Accomplishments.
Level III: The Leadership Phase
Level IV: Senior Leadership Phase
Level V: Executive Leadership Phase
When you complete Part 1 of Level II you will have an opportunity to select a specialty track of study. There are many different jobs available to you. Working with your Education & Training Officer (ETO) or commander, you can choose a specialty that aligns your interests & skills and with the needs of the unit. Training is done via CAP's online learning management system, Absorb and good old fashioned on the job training!
For descriptions of duty assignments be sure to visit CAPP 30-1 CAP Sample Position Descriptions For Standard Duty Assignments