AE PROGRAM - INTERNAL- REPORTS, Inspections, POAs, WORKSHOPS

AE REPORTS

This is a method of recording AE program actions at the squadron, and wing levels. The Squadron AEO completes the Squadron AE Activity Report form found in CAPP 15. Use the report form to determine what information is needed, gather the information, fill in the needed information, sign and obtain the signature of the Squadron Commander, and submit report to the Wing Director of Aerospace.
The Wing AE Activity Report is completed by the Wing Director of Aerospace Education. This information is used by National Headquarters to determine the Aerospace Education Mission Awards. In addition, this report supports nominations for wing awards that may be given by region and provides necessary files for unit Inspections.

The Squadron AE Activity Report is due to the Wing Director of Aerospace Education by 15 January of each year. Be sure to include all documentation that should accompany this report. The Squadron AE Activity Report form noted CAPP 15. Please keep a copy of report in squadron unit records!

The Wing Aerospace Education Activity Report is due at National Headquarters/LMA no later than 15 March each year. The report includes documentation and the Squadron AE Activity Reports from all the wing’s squadrons. A copy of the wing’s report is also sent to Great Lakes Region DCS/AE. A copy of this report is maintained in wing files. The Wing AE Activity Report form is in CAPP 15.

AE PLAN OF ACTION (AE POA)

A Plan of Action is a yearly plan for conducting Aerospace Education at wing level. All squadrons are encouraged to develop a similar yearly plan. The plan sets goals, provides for recording results and uses the results to produce the metrics for the annual AE Activity Report. The Wing DAE prepares the plan after reviewing the current program with input from unit AEOs and the Wing Commander.

An outline of the major categories of planning for aerospace education in the wing is found in CAPP 15, pp 53-55. The AE POA is distributed as follows: One copy each to the Wing Commander, Wing DAE, Wing Liaison Office, Region DCS/AE and Commander, each unit (AEO and commander) file.

AE SUPPORT FOR SQUADRONS FROM WING

AE support for squadrons from the AE Directorate of WIWG can take many forms, such as:

• Visiting the squadron
• Training the AEO
• Conducting local workshops and seminars
• Conducting an AE Seminar at WIWG Conference for AEOs
• Publishing AE information on the wing website for the AEOs
• Providing assistance in developing a squadron AE POA
• Providing assistance in squadron AE program development

AEROSPACE EDUCATION WORKSHOPS – INTERNAL

These workshops provide training for AEOs and support CAP AE activities, can be held at local units or at Wing Headquarters, and provide excellent networking opportunities.

STAFF ASSISTANCE VISITS (SAVs) TO SQUADRONS

The wing AE Directorate provides staff assistance visits which will:

• Ensures squadron compliance with all AE requirements Provides information on AE programs and activities in wing
• Sees that squadron AE files in good order and ready for an SUI
• Prepare the squadron AEO for SUI questions
  

SUBORDINATE UNIT Inspection (SUI) – Squadron

The wing establishes an Inspection program for its subordinate units modeled after the Inspection program outlined in CAPR 123-3. SUIs will be conducted at least biennially. The reference for the SUI is CAPR 123-3, Civil Air Patrol Assessment Program. Within the SUI there are AE questions to be answered by the AEO and/or Squadron Commander.

COMPLIANCE Inspection (CI) – Wing

A Compliance Inspection (CI) is an Inspection of the wing’s management, mission accomplishment, and programs. Within the CI there are AE questions to be answered by the DAE and/or Wing Commander. Compliance Inspections occur in each CAP Wing approximately every 48 months. The reference for the CI is CAPR 123-3, Civil Air Patrol Assessment Program.

last updated 24 April 2006
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