All forms that you will need can be found on the National Headquarters website at www.capnhq.gov. These are fillable forms that you should begin to collect. A typed form has fewer problems because it is easier to read and with this function, is easy to do. Classroom training may be conducted at the squadron or elsewhere around the Wing for various courses.

Unit # GLR-IN-069. 

A. Attend at least 2 meetings before you attempt to formally join. Do not expect to understand all that you see and hear right away. These are CAP business meetings. Speak with the squadron’s Membership officer. This person is Mark Smith; phone number is 786-7192, or email at 7pm – 9pm or email at mandcsmith1@netzero.net. Try to make sure that your motivations match the mission of CAP. It is a privilege to join, not a right. We need good people that are willing to contribute and not just to show up and get cheap flying or have selfish motivations. The decision to invite you to join will rest with the membership committee who will review your application. After approval, you may proceed as follows.

Initial Application. Make a check to "National Headquarters, C.A.P. in the amount of $55.00. Mail with the Fingerprint card original, application original to: Nat’l HQ CAP, 105 Hansell St., Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6332.

Squadron Monthly Dues. Make to "Johnson Co. Senior Squadron CAP" $10.00 for pilots and $5.00 for nonpilots. Give to the squadron Finance Officer, Bob Chance.

2. Entering the CAP Training Program

A. Complete Level One training. This is an introductory course to CAP and it is covered in CAPM 50-1. This training is required prior to participating in any CAP activity or getting checked out and flying the aircraft. It consists of viewing video- tapes and includes an open book test on CAPM 50-1 and takes about 6 hours. After completion of this, you will be permitted to attend CAP functions and participate in responsibilities! Pilot or professional qualification may help you achieve higher rank more quickly, contact Ed Lange to schedule this training. Also review the Wing site, as there are numerous classes from time to time. 

B. Purchases to be made as soon as possible. These can be obtained from the CAP bookstore. They can be done through the mail as well as online on the internet website if you choose to do so. Navigate there through the National Headquarters site at www.capnhq.gov/. The toll free number is 1/888-834-1781.

2. CAPR 35-5 CAP Personnel Procedures 
3. CAPM 39-1 1 Jul 1997 Uniform Manual-Uniforms and Grooming Standards
4. CAPM 50-5 Observer Manual
5. CAPR 50-17 15 July 1998 Senior Member Training Program
6. CAPR 60-1 4 Now 2001 CAP Flight Management
7. CAPR 60-3 10 May 2001 CAP Emergency Services Training & Operational Mission
8. CAPR 60-4 10 May 2001 Vol.1, Part 1, CAP Emergency Services Mission Forms
9. CAPR 60-4 10 May 2001 Vol.1, Part 2, CAP ES Mission Forms-Incident Command (ICS)
10. CAPR 60-4 10 May 2001 Vol.2, CAP ES Training Forms
11. CAPM 100-1 1 Aug 1996 Vol.1,Communications and 21 Aug 2000 Vol.3
12. CAPP 2 15 Oct 1991 ELT Search Procedures
13. A simple CAP uniform. You will need a uniform to get in the aircraft and to attend CAP functions. The uniform suggested to be purchased is; 1. The CAP golf shirt of which there are a few styles to choose from, your choice. For those occasions such as a Wing meeting at headquarters, you may want to order the CAP Aviator shirt which will also need to have the name tag and if you have rank, the appropriate shoulder board and if you are a pilot and have or will be completing your check ride, the appropriate set of pilot wings in brite finish. A CAP tie would be optional. To complete the uniform, you will wear gray slacks that are worn with a black belt, black shoes and black socks. If you elect at some future date to buy the Air Force distinctive blue uniform, get with the squadron and someone will help you pick out these items. When wearing USAF uniforms you must meet USAF weight and grooming standards, see the CAPM 39-1 Uniform Manual.. You may elect to wear the Air Force flight suit. When available, flight suits are free via the Indiana Wing.

You’ll need to review the Indiana Wing Website, noted above, to the OPERATIONS Link and become familiar with it. Described are check ride requirements and procedures, paperwork trails, etc. The link trail is Ind Wing site/Indiana Wing Ops/Stan-Eval.

6. Pass the CAP Form 5 written test. First, find the test on-line, log on the Wing website at www.inwingcap.org, click on OPERATIONS, once there click on Stan/Eval, then click on Direct Link to Pilot Exam which takes you to the test. You can print the test out, log off and take it at you leisure, re-log on and complete and submit for grading. 80% is required to pass (it’s open book!) careful, the site only gives you 2 chances and you’ll use them both. Grading is instantaneous. Print the graded test out and take to your check ride, have the check pilot sign it. Take the form 5 flight check ride. See the attached list for check pilots to call. 

Place copies of the test results, check ride results, Statement of Understanding and Indian Wing Pilot Data Sheet Form 5 as follows: 
1 copy to your personal file, 
1 copy to be faxed or mailed to Wing DO (Director of Air Operations) MAJ Tom Pickett, fax #812/533-1101 or mail address 1 East Johnson Ave, West Terre Haute, IN 4788. 
1 copy to the squadron file. give to Mark Smith. 
All these must be on file. When you are on official CAP business, you may likely be covered by CAP insurance in case of mishap. The records must be on file and current for the insurance to be effective.

The Form 5 testing is required annually by the 30th of the month. Take the check ride well before to be sure the paperwork can be posted in the Wing records well before this date. The check ride is considered a FAA BFR-Biennial Flight Review.

Basic monthly fee: $10.00 Pilots, $5.00 non-pilots.
Hourly wet rate: Direct fuel expense plus $20/hour to cover minor maintenance. Obtain your own fuel card from the Greenwood airport from the FBO. It is used in the pump when you self fuel. You then take the receipt to the desk to pay your bill BEFORE you leave the airport. The squadron will bill you for the monthly fee.

Reserve a place in the Emergency Services course and complete it. Manuals you will need were listed above.
Upon completion you will receive an Emergency Services card that you will carry with you at CAP functions. See the Wing web site for time and locations of scheduled classes.

A. Reserve a place in the Communications course. Try contacting Bob Dehner; 812-376-3738in the squadron first. If he isn’t available, go to Ed Lange. You will need CAPM 100-1 Communications. Upon completion you will receive an ROP – Radio Operators Permit card allowing you to operate the CAP frequency radio. See the Wing web site for times and locations of scheduled classes.

A. 200 hours PIC.
B. Have attended 3 practice or actual SAR – Search and Rescue Missions. Times / locations will be announced at the meetings and on the Web Site-Calendar link. Your Training 101T card must be noted and endorsed on the back by the mission coordinator or other section head at the meets to get credit for your participation.
C. Attend the required Mission Pilot classroom training as outlined (to be determined). This is administered at the squadron level usually. Contact Mark Smith, email, mandcsmith1@netzero.net. Also, check on the Wing web site.
D. Attend the Observer course. See CAPM______ Check the Wing web site for classes.
E. Take and pass the Form 91 Mission Pilot written exam. CAPM 60-1.
F. Take and pass the Form 91 Mission pilot checkride. CAPM 60-1. See initial pilot check ride instructions on the Wing Site, STAN/EVAL link.
G. Assemble a Mission Pilot Binder. This should be discussed in the class
H. Receive a new 101 Mission card denoting your Mission Pilot specialty. To get the card, submit CAP Form 100 and copies of all FAA and CAP licenses, medical, membership cards to Karen Winkel, 9205 Charles Davis Rd., Ramsey, IN 47186, include your phone number in case she has questions.

Distribute copies as follows: 1 set or results to your personal file, 1 set to the unit file-give to Mark Smith and one set to Wing, attention of Dave Pfeifer Steps E & F are done biannually and you must attend a minimum of one practice mission in that 2 years.

6. Becoming a Observer Trainee and Mission Observer – Non Pilot Position

The best initial step is to enroll in a school, again, check the websites. The schools are usually take a Sat and most of Sunday. Terre Haute offers an excellent program. There is more to looking out of an airplane than you think.

Steps B – E are done biannually.

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