Senior Members
Senior Member Resources
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Welcome to The Civil Air Patrol - You Have Joined....Now What?
Senior Member Education & Training Program
Specialty Tracks
Basic Drill for Senior Members
Senior Member Training Manual
Senior Member Orientation Manual
Uniform Guide
The Civil Air Patrol's philosophy is to provide a distinctive and standard set of uniform items that provide a positive public image of the Corporation, build esprit de corps, and enhance professionalism.
A significant representation of CAP's organizational heritage, as well as CAP's unique affiliation as the Auxiliary of the United States Air Force is the authorization for CAP members to wear CAP distinctive uniforms as well as uniforms similar to the US Air Force. CAP uses distinctive emblems, insignia, and badges to identify individuals wearing the USAF-style uniforms as a CAP members.
Civil Air Patrol Uniform Regulation / CAPR 39-1
NCWG Supplement to Civil Air Patrol Uniform Regulation 2024
The Uniform Regulation Manual is the member's guide to the correct uniform and the correct wear of that uniform. The NCWG Uniform Supplement lists the additions that are pertinent to the North Carolina Wing.
Senior Member Grade and Rank Structure & Requirements
| Promotion to | Minimum Skill Level | Time-In-Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2d Lt | Level 1 and Part 1 of Level 2 | 6 months as a member |
| 1st Lt | Level II | 18 months as a 2d Lt or TFO |
| Captain | Level III | 30 months as a 1st Lt or SFO |
| Major | Level IV | 4 years as a Captain |
| Lt Col | Level V | 5 years as a Major |
| Promotion to | Minimum Skill Level | Time-In-Grade |
|---|---|---|
| FO | Level I and Part 1 of Level 2 | 6 months as a member |
| TFO | Level II | 18 months as FO |
| SFO | Level III | 30 months as TFO |
