National CAP BriefingNational CAP Briefingfromfrom

EX and CC EX and CC

Maj Gen Amy Courter, CAP/CCMaj Gen Amy Courter, CAP/CCMr. Don Rowland, CAP/EXMr. Don Rowland, CAP/EX

CAP – Resource of Choice CAP – Resource of Choice

Current Membership & ResourcesCurrent Membership & Resources

550 Aircraft

&

42 Gliders

2,000 Fixed

Land Radios

915Vehicles

4,575

Mobile Radios

3,100

Portables

61,383 Members

35,048 Senior Members26,335 Cadets

Annual Membership Annual Membership

Effective 1 Oct 10 currentEffective 1 Oct 10 current blue ID card no longer issued blue ID card no longer issued Senior and Cadet members 18 and over new photo card Senior and Cadet members 18 and over new photo card

issued no charge as they join or renewissued no charge as they join or renew Seniors with no photo on file, and other categories will be Seniors with no photo on file, and other categories will be

issued the newly designed ID card without photoissued the newly designed ID card without photo All senior members required to All senior members required to have photo on file by 1 Jan 2012have photo on file by 1 Jan 2012

Duplicate or replacement ID cards Duplicate or replacement ID cards will cost $3.00will cost $3.00 Members changing category receive new card at no costMembers changing category receive new card at no cost

Personal info (height, weight, etc.) will no longer be printed Personal info (height, weight, etc.) will no longer be printed on back side of cardon back side of card

CAP Membership Card ChangesCAP Membership Card Changes

Equipment UpgradesEquipment Upgrades

New vehicles purchasedNew vehicles purchased 2009 – 982009 – 98 2010 – 992010 – 99

New planes purchasedNew planes purchased 2009 – 192009 – 19 2010 – 122010 – 12

$33M in communication equipment $33M in communication equipment over the past several yearsover the past several years

325 computers placed into the field 325 computers placed into the field each yeareach year

Consolidated MaintenanceConsolidated Maintenance

51 wings / 523 aircraft 51 wings / 523 aircraft under contractunder contract

WA currently has a consolidated WA currently has a consolidated maintenance proposal under maintenance proposal under reviewreview

97% complete deploying 97% complete deploying consolidated aircraft consolidated aircraft maintenance to all wingsmaintenance to all wings

Financial Management – Second unqualified Financial Management – Second unqualified audit opinionaudit opinion CAP received its second unqualified financial audit CAP received its second unqualified financial audit

opinion since the inception of the cooperative opinion since the inception of the cooperative agreement in FY01agreement in FY01

An unqualified audit opinion rendered by an external An unqualified audit opinion rendered by an external auditor provides the highest level of assurance of auditor provides the highest level of assurance of fiscal responsibilityfiscal responsibility

CAP is committed to accountability and transparency CAP is committed to accountability and transparency in financial managementin financial management

CAP has received unqualified A-133 compliance CAP has received unqualified A-133 compliance audits since FY04audits since FY04

CAP Audit AnalysisCAP Audit Analysis

Safety of our Members Safety of our Members

FY08 FY09 FY10 A/C Accidents¹ 2.84 3.57 1.78 A/C Incidents 79.55 82.13 42.74 A/C Repair Costs³ $685k $785k $261k

Vehicle Accident Rate² 0 .18 0

Vehicle Incidents 3.96 3.79 3.73

Bodily Inj. Accident Rate² 3.59 1.8 .59

Bodily Injury Incidents 6.79 9.2 13.6

Fatalities 2 1 0

¹ National Aircraft Accident and Incident rates per/100,000 flying hours National Aircraft Accident and Incident rates per/100,000 flying hours ² Rates calculated per/10,000 membersRates calculated per/10,000 members

National Statistics As of: 30 Sep 2010

³ Includes $80K initial estimate for aircraft repair that may result in total hull loss. All FY10 numbers are NOT final.Includes $80K initial estimate for aircraft repair that may result in total hull loss. All FY10 numbers are NOT final.

Missions / ExercisesMissions / Exercises

Oct - Sep AF Mission Flying Hour ComparisonOct - Sep AF Mission Flying Hour Comparison

FY09 FY10 % Diff

Air Defense 1,883 1,908 1.3%

Drug Interdiction 11,142 10,730 -3.7%Range Support 518 461 -11%

Route Survey 733 757 3.3%

SAR 3,786 2,506 -33.8%

DSCA/DR 705 2,611 270.2%Other/HLS 4,154 4,982 19.9%Trng/COF/MX 49,050 51,113 4.2%

Total 71,971 75,068 4.3%

New Operations Brochure New Operations Brochure

Ideal for potential customers at conferences, exhibits, air shows etc.

Can be ordered by unit commanders through the eServices “CAP Materials” ordering link

Also available for download on the CAP pubs website

Updated CAPabilities Handbook also available

Surrogate Predator Surrogate Predator

Surrogate Surrogate Predator Green Predator Green Flag operations Flag operations

began in LA in Oct began in LA in Oct 2009 and in NV in 2009 and in NV in

July 2010 July 2010

Goal: Train US ground Goal: Train US ground forces in Predator ops forces in Predator ops

before they deploy to Iraq before they deploy to Iraq and Afghanistan and Afghanistan

Orientation FlightsOrientation Flights

Orientation Flying HoursOrientation Flying Hours

FY09 FY10 % DiffAFROTC 2,823 3,200 + 13.4 %AFJROTC 1,027 1,374 + 33.8 %CAP 11,801 12,898 + 9.3 %

Total CAP cadets flown: 25,925 28,606 + 10.3 % (front & back seat)

Aerospace Education (AE)Aerospace Education (AE) INTERNAL PROGRAMINTERNAL PROGRAM

Phase I and II AE Portion of Cadet Program Phase I and II AE Portion of Cadet Program Overhauled Overhauled Significant updates to AE Dimensions ModulesSignificant updates to AE Dimensions Modules More emphasis on “STEM” subjectsMore emphasis on “STEM” subjects Complies with National Academic StandardsComplies with National Academic Standards Sent to new cadets in mid-OctoberSent to new cadets in mid-October Online in mid-OctoberOnline in mid-October

Two-Year Update of AE Field Guidance ConcludedTwo-Year Update of AE Field Guidance Concluded CAPR 280-2, AE Program Management---currentCAPR 280-2, AE Program Management---current CAPP 15, AE Officers Handbook---currentCAPP 15, AE Officers Handbook---current CAPP 215, AE Specialty Track---currentCAPP 215, AE Specialty Track---current

Aerospace Education (AE)Aerospace Education (AE) INTERNAL PROGRAM INTERNAL PROGRAM (cont)(cont)

AE Officers (AEOs) Increased 28% in ’10AE Officers (AEOs) Increased 28% in ’10 2,060 2,060

3 Successful AEO Schools This Summer3 Successful AEO Schools This Summer 85 participants representing 31 wings attended85 participants representing 31 wings attended Students completed an “AE Plan of Action” to implement in their unitsStudents completed an “AE Plan of Action” to implement in their units

AE Excellence (AEX) Program Remains StrongAE Excellence (AEX) Program Remains Strong Over 400 units participating in 2010Over 400 units participating in 2010 Over 8,000 cadets/senior members involved Over 8,000 cadets/senior members involved Registration and reporting online and easyRegistration and reporting online and easy

AE News Blasts on AE Web Page AE News Blasts on AE Web Page www.capmembers.com/aewww.capmembers.com/ae Monthly AE E-Newsbrief- current AE info, contests, grants, resources, etc.Monthly AE E-Newsbrief- current AE info, contests, grants, resources, etc. Quarterly AE Newsletter- spotlights successful AE programs; current events Quarterly AE Newsletter- spotlights successful AE programs; current events

and corresponding AE activitiesand corresponding AE activities

Aerospace Education (AE)Aerospace Education (AE) EXTERNAL PROGRAM OUTREACHEXTERNAL PROGRAM OUTREACH

Aerospace Education Members (AEMs)Aerospace Education Members (AEMs) 1,600 teacher members and increasing1,600 teacher members and increasing

Over 100,000 students impacted annuallyOver 100,000 students impacted annually

K-12 Aerospace Education Excellence (AEX) ProgramK-12 Aerospace Education Excellence (AEX) Program 657 classrooms participated in ’09-’10 Academic Year (AY)657 classrooms participated in ’09-’10 Academic Year (AY) Reached over 40,000 students Reached over 40,000 students

K-6 Aerospace Connections in Education (ACE) ProgramK-6 Aerospace Connections in Education (ACE) Program Elementary classroom program involving almost 400 teachers, in 30 states, Elementary classroom program involving almost 400 teachers, in 30 states,

and impacting about 11,000 students (69% growth from last year)and impacting about 11,000 students (69% growth from last year) Partnership support from the Air Force Association and FLIR Systems, Inc. Partnership support from the Air Force Association and FLIR Systems, Inc.

Teacher Orientation Program (TOP) FlightsTeacher Orientation Program (TOP) Flights Over 250 teachers in 16 wings flown in FY10Over 250 teachers in 16 wings flown in FY10 Over 15,000 students impacted from teacher’s flight experienceOver 15,000 students impacted from teacher’s flight experience Commanders—Visit CAP AE Website for step-by-step guidanceCommanders—Visit CAP AE Website for step-by-step guidance

Cadet ProgramsCadet Programs Visit the “Cadet Blog” on CAP’s WebsiteVisit the “Cadet Blog” on CAP’s Website

Stay in touch with current events in cadet programsStay in touch with current events in cadet programs

Online Achievement TestingOnline Achievement Testing Tests now available onlineTests now available online

New New “Learn to Lead”“Learn to Lead” Volumes 1 and 2 Volumes 1 and 2 Printed copies now in New Cadet Member PacketsPrinted copies now in New Cadet Member Packets Textbook volumes also available onlineTextbook volumes also available online

CyberPatriot II Complete; 2011 CyberPatriot III in GearCyberPatriot II Complete; 2011 CyberPatriot III in Gear Air Force Association (AFA ) Partnership with CAP and AFJROTCAir Force Association (AFA ) Partnership with CAP and AFJROTC Online computer network defense program Online computer network defense program 55 CAP cadet teams participated in Academic Year ‘09-’1055 CAP cadet teams participated in Academic Year ‘09-’10 CAP teams won 2CAP teams won 2ndnd and 3 and 3rdrd places in national competition places in national competition

Cadet After-School Program GuidanceCadet After-School Program Guidance New guide to help establish middle/high school squadronsNew guide to help establish middle/high school squadrons

International Air Cadet ExchangeInternational Air Cadet Exchange

2010 Cadet Exchange2010 Cadet Exchange Held 17 July – 4 AugustHeld 17 July – 4 August 20 member nations20 member nations 85 CAP adult/cadet 85 CAP adult/cadet

members participatedmembers participated 10 CAP wings hosted 10 CAP wings hosted

IACE cadetsIACE cadets

2010 IACE Planning Conference2010 IACE Planning Conference Held 11-18 SeptemberHeld 11-18 September Seattle, WashingtonSeattle, Washington Planning conference for 2011 exchangePlanning conference for 2011 exchange

Supports President’s National Drug Control StrategySupports President’s National Drug Control Strategy Focuses on education and preventionFocuses on education and prevention

Educational Component of Cadet ProgramsEducational Component of Cadet Programs Allows for greater involvement and support in unitsAllows for greater involvement and support in units CAP National Drug Awareness Program set for OctoberCAP National Drug Awareness Program set for October Fosters drug-free environment in CAP & communitiesFosters drug-free environment in CAP & communities

National & Community Partnerships Enhance ProgramNational & Community Partnerships Enhance Program Local partnerships with 60 substance abuse prevention Local partnerships with 60 substance abuse prevention

agencies and coalitionsagencies and coalitions National partnership with DoD STARBASE AcademiesNational partnership with DoD STARBASE Academies

Drug Demand ReductionDrug Demand Reduction

Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development

““Providing leadership, management and ethics guidance to Providing leadership, management and ethics guidance to the senior members of the Civil Air Patrol”the senior members of the Civil Air Patrol”

New CAP Officer Basic CourseNew CAP Officer Basic Course Massive responseMassive response Over 1,800 course completions since 1 January ‘10Over 1,800 course completions since 1 January ‘10 910 members currently enrolled / 119 on wait list910 members currently enrolled / 119 on wait list

Organizational Excellence Specialty Track Organizational Excellence Specialty Track Leadership and command training for all unit levels Leadership and command training for all unit levels

Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development

2010 National Staff College2010 National Staff College 70 Graduates 70 Graduates

2010 Wing Commander Course2010 Wing Commander Course 17 Graduates17 Graduates Next course scheduled Next course scheduled

for 13-19 March 2011 for 13-19 March 2011

Chaplain CorpsChaplain Corps

Chaplain Corps PersonnelChaplain Corps Personnel Chaplains: 556Chaplains: 556 Character Development Instructors: 327Character Development Instructors: 327

CAPP 221 SeriesCAPP 221 Series Includes 221, 221A, 221B and 221CIncludes 221, 221A, 221B and 221C Series currently under final reviewSeries currently under final review

CAPP 265-2CAPP 265-2 Flight Time: Values for LivingFlight Time: Values for Living Volume III released June 2010 Volume III released June 2010

CAP e-Learning InitiativesCAP e-Learning Initiatives

CAP KnowledgebaseCAP Knowledgebase Support available 24 hours a day,7 days a weekSupport available 24 hours a day,7 days a week Average of 50,000 visitors per month during the Average of 50,000 visitors per month during the

22ndnd quarter of CY 2010 quarter of CY 2010 System updated daily with new questions/answersSystem updated daily with new questions/answers

CAP Learning Management SystemCAP Learning Management System CAP Officer Basic Course, IG and Wing Finance CAP Officer Basic Course, IG and Wing Finance

courses available in Blackboardcourses available in Blackboard

Exploring “Moodle” Learning Management System Exploring “Moodle” Learning Management System to supplement Blackboard and expand online to supplement Blackboard and expand online capacity at lower costcapacity at lower cost

Public Affairs – National PublicityPublic Affairs – National Publicity

PA National Publicity ReportPA National Publicity Report To date, CAP has been mentioned in 6,775 To date, CAP has been mentioned in 6,775

newspaper clips and TV/radio reports in FY10newspaper clips and TV/radio reports in FY10

CAP was included in oil spill media reportsCAP was included in oil spill media reports CBS Evening News – More than 5 million viewersCBS Evening News – More than 5 million viewers CBS News – 85 affiliates nationwideCBS News – 85 affiliates nationwide

NHQ/PA relationships with General Aviation News NHQ/PA relationships with General Aviation News and the Aero-News Network – two national .com sitesand the Aero-News Network – two national .com sites Added publicity evident during CAP’s response to Added publicity evident during CAP’s response to

spring flooding in the upper Midwestspring flooding in the upper Midwest

VolunteerNow – CAP’s national news website – VolunteerNow – CAP’s national news website – is averaging more than 40,000 visits per monthis averaging more than 40,000 visits per month

Representing a 200%-plus increaseRepresenting a 200%-plus increase

Reached 43,624 visitors in July and a record Reached 43,624 visitors in July and a record 45,370 in August45,370 in August

Tell others about VolunteerNow – www.capvolunteernow.comTell others about VolunteerNow – www.capvolunteernow.com

CAP Social MediaCAP Social Media

Partnership DevelopmentPartnership Development

CAP-NHQ Renovation Complete!!!CAP-NHQ Renovation Complete!!!

CAP-NHQ Renovation Complete!!!CAP-NHQ Renovation Complete!!!

CAP National HeadquartersCAP National Headquarters

CAP National HeadquartersCAP National Headquarters

Mark your calendars now for CAP’s 2011 Mark your calendars now for CAP’s 2011 National Conference in Louisville, KY! National Conference in Louisville, KY! Dates are 17-20 Aug 2011Dates are 17-20 Aug 2011

2011 National Conference2011 National Conference

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