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Professional Development

Professional Development is the program whereby CAP develops its own leaders. It has five levels of progression, each ending with an award. That award, plus the specified time in grade, qualifies a member for promotion. The program operates parallel to specialties that a member picks as their method of contribution to the total CAP effort.

New members are required to complete Level I training before engaging in other activities. The last step in Level I is selection of a Specialty Track. This can be changed or added to later as the member gets involved in the Squadron's activities. The Specialty Track is usually the primary activity but most members have crossover activities. The new member will start training, either formal or on-the-job, in his/her Track and at the same time engage in whatever other activities they choose. See complete details in CAPR 50-17

Links to professional development training:
Level I https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/members/cap-university/level-1-orientation/
Level II https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/members/cap-university/level-ii-technical-training/
Level III https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/members/cap-university/level-iii-management/
Level IV https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/members/cap-university/level-iv-command-and-staff/
Level V https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/members/cap-university/level-v-executive/

If you have any questions please contact your Professional Development Officer. Check out the special New Member guide at CAP HQ:
https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.WhereDoIStart.Web/Default.aspx

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NEW MEMBER PROGRESSION BY DUTY PERFORMANCE – EXAMPLE
Many new members want to fly in CAP's airplane as an Observer.
Here is the most direct route showing parallel Professional Development and Specialty Track training:

Professional Development Progression	Specialty Track Progression
1. Go to capmembers.com/one - read instructions	Attend Squadron meetings
2. Complete Foundation course and quizzes	CAP ID assigned
3. Complete CPPT and pre-test	Learn CAP computer system
5. Complete OPSEC	Learn access to building & equip.
5. Complete EO	Review Study Guide for Track
6. Complete Introduction to CAP Safety
7. Meet with Commander and Mentor - select Track
8. Membership Ribbon
Level I is complete	Complete Test 116
	Complete Test 117 pts. 1,2,3
	Print Cert. w/copy for ESO
	Print 101 Card w/GES rating shown
	Complete SQTR for Scanner
	Enter data in MIMS
	Print new 101 Card w/GES,MS ratings
	Complete SQTR for Observer
	Enter data in MIMS
	Print new 101 Card w/GES,MS,MO ratings
	CERTIFIED OBSERVER!!
9. Promotion to 2d Lt after 6 months as SM	Tech rating in any Specialty Track
10. Promotion to 1st Lt after 12 months as 2d Lt.	Continue OJT in chosen Track with staff officer or mentor
11. Enroll in SLS
12. Complete OBC
13. Davis Award - Level II Complete
14. Promotion to Capt. after 18 months as 1st Lt.
15. Enroll in CLC	Senior rating in a Track
16. Attend two conferences
17. Loening Award - Level III complete
18. Promotion to Major after 3 years as Capt.
19. Attend RSC or complete substitute
20. Serve as staff member	Master rating in a Track
21. Presentation or Yeager Award
22. Garber Award - Level IV complete
23. Promotion to Lt Col. after 4 years as Major
See complete details in CAPR 50-17

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