28 December 2012

Christmas, good time to check your decorations

Want to know how ribbons, medals and certificates are earned? 

CAP Regulations 39-3 describes the medals, ribbons and certificates that may be awarded to Civil Air Patrol (CAP) members, establishes the requirements to qualify for them, explains the administrative procedures involved and prescribes how the medals and ribbons are worn.




To learn more about how to properly wear the decorations, ribbons and badges that are described in CAPReg 39-3. Review CAPM 39-1, Civil Air Patrol Uniform Manual.

27 December 2012

Ground Team Basics: Task O-0217


Are you ready for some ground team training? Perhaps you could use a refresher. You don't need to wait to be taught, see what you can learn on your own.

TASK O-0217: ORIENT A MAP TO NORTH USING A COMPASS: Click this link for a video tutorial How to Accurately Read a Compass

For more GROUND TEAM/ URBAN DIRECTION FINDING (UDF) TASKS, Click Here for the Task guide. See what you can teach yourself then demonstrate your ability for a Qualified Ground Team Leader / Skills Evaluator, to get "signed off" on the task.