INTERNAL - WITHIN A SQUADRON AND WING - Senior Member AE Program

AEROSPACE EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR SENIOR MEMBERS (AEPSM)

Senior Members may participate in the Aerospace Education Program for Senior Members (AEPSM). AEROSPACE: THE
JOURNEY OF FLIGHT is the study source for the completion of the AEPSM. After reading the book, a test is required. The test may be taken either closed-book or open-book. After successfully
passing the test, the member earns the Yeager Award. The AEPSM is required for all AEOs and recommended for all senior members that are not AEOs. The Yeager Award plus a presentation [internal or external] meets one of the requirements for completion of Level IV in the Senior Member Training Program.

YEAGER AWARD

This award is earned for successful completion of the Aerospace Education Program for Senior Members. The award consists of a ribbon and a certificate. Refer to CAP Regulation 280-2, Para 2. a. 2) a), for more specific information regarding the completion of the Yeager Award.

AEROSPACE EDUCATION OFFICER SPECIALITY TRACK 215

The AEO Specialty Track 215 (ref. CAPP 215) consists of three phases: Technician, Senior, and Master. All three phases are evaluated by written examination. Completion of the 215T authorizes the wearing of the AE badge. Devices (stars) are added to the badge as each phase is successfully completed. When an AEO successfully completes all phases of the
215 Specialty Track, the CAP member will receive the A. Scott Crossfield Award. Requests for this award are submitted to NHQ CAP/LMA on the “Commander’s Evaluation and Rating Certification Checklist”, Phase III-Master Rating. NHQ CAP/LMA will issue the award certificate. Refer to CAPR 280-2, Para 2a, 2) b) for specific details. The award honors aviation pioneer A. Scott Crossfield and consists of a ribbon and a certificate. The certificate will be issued by National Headquarters.