Wing AEO School Technician Rating Training INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION

Wing AEO School Technician Rating Training INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION 1. Review the Power Point a. The power point is designed to walk through the steps needed to accomplish AE Tech rating in a six hour session. b. The Instructor Notes will assist you in the presentation.

Wing AEO School Technician Rating Training INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION 2. As AEO’s we want to encourage the use of hands on education and therefore you as the director and instructor are encouraged to incorporate hands on activities throughout this training. i. Great Ice breaker to get the class rolling ii. Great way to keep the class awake iii. This is AE

Wing AEO School Technician Rating Training INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION 3. Complete your own book (electronic or paper media) a. If you already have a working continuity book or other form of historical and future document consider converting your book to this TAB guide b. It will be a great benefit to you and the students to have a working knowledge of the educational materials

Wing AEO School Technician Rating Training INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION 4. Current Events, Local history, connecting with your audience. a. As the Wing DAE or course director you may already know the aviation and aerospace history and/or current events in your area. However, some of your AEO’s may be new to the area or just not considered the abundance of aerospace related activities going on around them. b. For example……………

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Wing AEO School Technician Rating Training INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION COURSE STARTS IN 4 Verify your classroom has internet access as most CAP AE materials are now accessed through e-Services. If you do not have Internet; download the materials to your computer

Wing AEO School Technician Rating Training INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION 3 Provide hard copies of the CAPP 15 and CAPP 215, even though we are showing the student how to gain access to this material we want them to have the hard copy to read and make notes on during this course. Double check your CAPP and CAPR are the most current edition.

Wing AEO School Technician Rating Training INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION 2 Anticipate questions – Think about when you were a newly assigned AEO, Squadron Commander or even DAE, what areas do you wish you knew about or at least who to ask?

Wing AEO School Technician Rating Training INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION 1

Wing AEO School Technician Rating Training June 2015

Orientation Administrative Comments Ø Safety Ø Facility Usage Rules Ø Announcements

Course Goal After completing this training, each CAP member will understand be able to accomplish the duties and responsibilities of an AEO at the Technician Level.

Course Objectives Ø To educate CAP AE leaders in their job requirements and the resources available to them. Ø To increase communication between squadrons, groups, wings, regions, and NHQ.

A “BRIEF” 75 year history of Civil Air Patrol http: //caphistory. org/ l http: //capmembers. com/media/cms/CAP_financial _report_web__PAGES_REO_C 1349 B 9644637. pdf l l http: //capmembers. com/media/cms/Fact_sheet_2 014_0 EC 578 AC 75 DC 0. pdf Civil Air Patrol Video!!! l https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=lx. Rd. Zr. I 7 vb. A

History – CAP & AE HISTORY In December 1941, one week before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Civil Air Patrol was founded by more than 150, 000 citizens who were concerned about the defense of America’s coastline. Under the jurisdiction of the Army Air Forces, CAP pilots flew more than 500, 000 hours performing a wide variety of duties, including coastal patrol for submarine activity as well as ships and personnel in distress, target towing for the Armed Forces and courier flights for essential personnel and war materials. On July 1, 1946, President Harry Truman established CAP as a federally chartered nonprofit corporation, and Congress passed a law on May 26, 1948, designating CAP as the Air Force auxiliary and giving CAP three primary missions — emergency services, cadet programs and aerospace education.

68 Years STEM as part of the Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Program goes back 68 Years

Relevance Importance of AE U. S. relies on strong aerospace power - for national security and air superiority - boosts economic prosperity --Aerospace industry contributes 15% GNP --3. 1 billion flew commercial in 2013* --25 million general aviation flight hours in 2013** enhances quality of life * IATA news release 12 -31 -2013 ** 2013 GAMA General Aviation Statistical Databook

Aerospace Challenges Ø Ø Ø Workforce & Education Challenges Graying of AE industry Other countries producing more scientists & engineers Mr. Tito is a billionaire who believes America should people on Mars by 2018 New manned mission to Mars by 2018 announced by businessman Dennis Tito. Shown here in 2001 returning from six days aboard the International Space Station

Aerospace Education Defined AEROSPACE EDUCATION. . . . that branch of general education concerned with communicating knowledge, skills, and attitudes about aerospace activities and the total impact of air and space vehicles upon society. AEROSPACE EDUCATION supports science, technology, engineering, & math (STEM) education, while providing teachers with the tools to teach their required curriculum in extraordinary ways.

Aerospace Education Mission CAP’S AEROSPACE EDUCATION MISSION: 1. To educate both Civil Air Patrol members and the general public on the important role aviation and space have played and will continue to play in America’s future. 2. To encourage our nation’s youth to consider aerospace careers and to promote civil aviation in local communities.

Mission Statement & Authority CAPR 280 -2, para 1 CAPP 15, iii

Time for an exercise? Activity Instructions 1. Cut one big rectangle, otherwise known as your “rocket body. ” Curl the rectangle lengthwise around a pencil and tape it into a tube. 3. Cut out two rocket fin units. Line up the rectangle on one unit with the bottom of the rocket body. Tape it on. Line up the second fin unit and tape it to the opposite side of the tube. 4. The fins should form a + shape. 5. Put the straw inside the rocket and line up the front of the rocket with the end of the straw. Tape the end of your rocket closed. 6. Let it fly! Blow into the straw to launch your rocket. 7. Keep testing different nose cone lengths until you are satisfied.

The AE Notebook l Technician Rating Training of Specialty Track 215 is focused upon introducing the beginning AEO to the construction of the AE Notebook comprised of either: - 10 tabs in a 3 -ring binder or - Electronically using 10 storage folders on the squadron’s CAP computer Construct the AE Notebook

Tabs 1 – Appointment as AEO 2 – AE Specialty Track 3 – AE Products & Programs 4 – AEX 5 – AEMs, ACE & TOP Flight 6 – AE Awards 7 – Budget, Grants & Funding 8 – AE POA 9 – AE Annual Activity Report 10 – Inspection Preparation

TAB 1 l AEO Appointment - CAPR 280 -2, para 4 - CAPR 20 -1, pp. 33 -34 - CAPR 35 -1, para 1 -3, a, b, c l Documentation - CAPF 2 a or - Personnel Authorization or - in e. Services records

New Members Required Activities – e. Services l Complete Level I training (CAPR 50 -17, chap 3) - Safety – initial and monthly - Security Awareness/OPSEC - Equal Opportunity Training - Cadet Protection Program Training l Select Specialty Track 215 (CAPR 50 -17, chap 4 -2 b, c & d)

Tab 2 l Specialty Track 215 - CAPR 280 -2, para 2 a (1) (c) - CAPP 215 - CAPP 15 - CAPR 50 -17, para 4 -2 & page 33 - CAPR 35 -1, para 1 -2 b Documentation of rating achievements

Professional Development AE Specialty Track Three ratings Technician Senior Master Requirements Knowledge Performance Service CAPP 215

Specialty Track Guidance If your primary assignment is as an Aerospace Education Officer and you do not hold a master level rating in AE, regulations require you to be training in the AE specialty track.

Regulations and Resources CAPR 280 -2, para 1 -7 CAPP 15 CAPP 215 CAPR 50 -17, chapters 3 & 4

Terminology CAPP 15 CAPR 280 -2

Duties & Responsibilities of an AEO CAPR 280 -2, para 4 CAPR 20 -1, pp. 31 -33 CAPP 15

Time for an exercise? Introduction to Robotics

Tab 3 l AE Programs & Products - best way to promote AE to members & general public - cross-curricular approach - pre k – adults - national educational standards

AE Products Aerospace Dimensions - new cadets l Aerospace: The Journey of Flight - senior cadets, adult members, & general public l Model Rocketry Program - cadets l Aerospace Education Excellence (AEX) Award Program - internal & external audiences l

More Products Robotics Systems Tool Kit (STK)-2015 Cyber Security Advanced Rocketry Advanced Math MARC I - MARC II Astronomy - Astronomy Activities Satellite Imagery - CAP-TERS Weather Module Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) (new) Hydraulic Engineering

More Products AEX for Middle School - Life Sciences - Physical Sciences - Earth & Space Sciences - STEM KITS______ Revise/Update l Model Rocketry (update) l STK updated 2015 l

STEM Kits l Air Force STEM Outreach Office FY 13 – $250, 000 to promote STEM FY 14 – $200, 000 (used it all!) FY 14 – CAP provided $250, 000

STEM Kits 8 kits & curriculum: Astronomy, Flight simulator, Robotics, Rocketry, Model aircraft & remote control, Quad copter, Weather station, Hydraulic engineering (FREE & keep) l Contracted vendors; distributed kits l So far, over 1600 requests filled, 800 CAP units (80%), 450 AEMs (13%), 100 AFJROTC (12%), repeats 300 $1, 200, 000 spent in providing STEM kits over the pas three years. l

STEM Kits FREE ORDER YOURS TODAY www. capmembers. com/stem-ed 1. Use the STEM Kit 2. Submit your evaluation 3. Order another STEM Kit ENJOY!

AE Programs Above & Beyond Orientation Flights Ø Powered and Glider Encampments Ø TOP Flights: Teacher Orientation Program Ø

AE Projects l Pentagon-generated AE projects - USAF Diversity & AE/STEM projects - Tuskegee Flight Camp initiative - OSD sponsored STEM/Flight Camp

Websites NHQ - www. capmembers. com/ae Contains all pertinent information on AE products, programs and projects Ø A Fresh Look Easy access Tools and resources Member participation and interaction Social Media vsmith@capnhq. gov

Time for an exercise? l AEX I Vol II

Tab 4 AEX Program - CAPR 280 -2, para 3 b & para 5 a (1) - CAPP 15 - NHQ/AE website Documentation - registration & completion certificate & - emails from NHQ l

AEX AE Excellence Awards CAPP 15 Hands-on, interactive program designed to support teaching AE & STEM concepts in the classroom l l Six activities & 2 -hour AE day At completion, students earn certificates, classroom receives plaque l Activity books, K-5 & 6 -12 offers wide variety of lessons that meet National Standards l l Participation & Award Program l May use other resources to fulfill requirements

AEX – Record Keeping l AEX activities: Oct 1 – Sep 30 each year l Squadrons must register by going into e. Services and selecting “Apply for AEX. ” Should be done by AEO, DAE or commander – Important – same member who applied for AEX must complete the report (if not call NHQ/AE)

AEX – Record Keeping l When all 6 lessons, plus the 2 -hour extra activity have been completed go back into e. Services and select “AEX Award Report. ” Complete the form and submit. Email confirmation will be sent. – Important – same member who applied for AEX must complete the report (if not call NHQ/AE) l After NHQ/AE has approved your award you will receive your certificates and plaque within 3 wks

Tab 5 Aerospace Education Members (AEMs) l Aerospace Connections in Education (ACE) l Teacher Orientation Program (TOP) Flights l - CAPR 280 -2, para 2 b (1) - CAPP 15

AEMs Aerospace Education Members Special category of membership l AEMs don’t attend CAP meetings regularly l AEMs don’t wear CAP uniform l AEMs promote AE & STEM in the classroom l

AEMs Aerospace Education Members CAPR 280 -2, para 2 b (1) & CAPP 15 $35 membership fee, AEMs receive: Ø Ø Ø Membership card Membership certificate Free annual membership renewal K-12 curriculum & activities available for classroom use Access to “Members Only” materials on e. Services Access to many free programs for members such as: ACE – Aerospace Connections in Education AEX – Aerospace Education Excellence Program AFA – Grants opportunities STEM Kits - opportunities TOP Flights – Teacher Orientation Program flights

TOP Flights Teacher Orientation Program (TOP) Flight l Educator must be AEM to fly l DAE will Check with NHQ/AE for available funds l DAE/AEO coordinates flight with AEM l DAE/AEO finds squadron with available aircraft & pilot; pilot enters flight into WMIRS l Pilot must be commercially rated with class 2 physical l Flights similar to cadet O’Flights

ACE l l l Aerospace Connections in Education (ACE) K-6 elementary AE program for AEMs Grade-specific curriculum Covers academics, character education & physical fitness revolving around AE theme Over 19, 000 kids in 34 states participating in ACE

Tab 6 l AE Awards - Earned – CAPR 280 -2, para 5 a CAPP 15 - Nominated – CAPR 280 -2, para 5 b CAPP 15 Documentation – records & nominations

AE Awards - Earned AE Mission Award l Yeager Award l Crossfield Award l

Aerospace Education Mission Awards CAPR 280 -2, para 5 a (4) CAPP 15 RECOGNIZES The Top AE Wing in each Region

Aerospace Education Mission Awards Selection based on evaluation of Wing Activity Report ØWing staff training ØYeager awards ØInternal program support ØExternal program support ØWorkshops and training courses ØParticipation in the Excellence Award Program ØSubmission of award nominations Activity Reports from Squadrons, Groups & Wings are submitted through each higher headquarters channels to the Region DCS/AE and NHQ/AE not later than 15 February

Earned Awards COMPLETE LEVEL III. . . . earn the Grover Loening Aerospace Award Grover Loening. A noted aviation pioneer, he was the first civilian member of the National Air and Space Museum’s Advisory Board. inventor of the strut-braced monoplane and Loening amphibian airplane and was awarded the Distinguished Service Award in 1919 for the Loening two-seater fighting plane.

Senior Member Program 215 Specialty Track EARN THE 215 MASTER RATING, receive the. . . . A. SCOTT CROSSFIELD AEROSPACE EDUCATION MASTER EDUCATION AWARD & RIBBON Ø Honors aviation pioneer A. Scott Crossfield, he broke Mach 2 in the D -558 II, he was an aeronautical engineer assisted in the design and flight testing of the X-15

Earned Awards 215 SPECIALTY TRACK TRAINING. . . . Complete the Technician rating and wear the Aerospace Education Badge Complete the Senior rating and add a bronze star to your badge Complete the Master rating and add a gold star to your badge

Earned Awards COMPLETE THE STUDY MATERIALS AND PASS THE YEAGER EXAM. . . . earn a ribbon and a certificate Brigadier General Charles (Chuck) E. Yeager, WWII ace combat pilot, USAF test pilot and the first to fly faster than the speed of sound.

Yeager Award Testing CAPR 280 -2, para 2. a. (1) (b) CAPR 280 -2, para 5. a. (2) CAPP 15 CAPP 215 On line test is located in e. Services’ Learning Management System

AE Awards - Nominated Brewer AEO of the Year AE Teacher of the Year AFA AE Cadet of the Year Other Awards & Decorations

Awards The Frank G. Brewer – Civil Air Patrol Memorial Aerospace Award CATEGORY I --- CADET l MUST have earned Billy Mitchell Award and be current CAP member l Significant contribution to the aerospace field during the calendar year preceding the selection CATEGORY II --- CAP SENIOR MEMBER l MUST have earned Yeager Award and be current CAP member l Significant contribution to the aerospace field during the calendar year preceding the selection CATEGORY III --- INDIVIDUAL/ORGANIZATION l For significant contributions over a continuous period of up to ten years CATEGORY IV --- LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT l For significant contributions over a period of more than twenty years National Awards presented at summer National Board

Nominated Awards Major General Jeanne M. Holm CAP Aerospace Education Officer of the Year Award. Ø This award was established to recognize and reward outstanding performance in aerospace education by CAP Aerospace Education Officers assigned duties at the squadron, group, wing or region levels. Ø Any CAP member of CAP unit may submit a nomination using CAPF 129 through the chain of command. Ø Other requirements as stated in CAPR 280 -2, para 5 b(5)

Major General Jeanne M. Holm CAP Aerospace Education Officer of the Year Award. Qualifications: a) At least one year of service as an AEO (any level) b) Specialty track 215 rating: Senior or Master c) Earned Yeager Award and promoted to others d) Efforts to promote AE programs e) Narrative description of the nominee’s overall contributions: Explaining why this officer’s contribution is significant.

Nominated Awards Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Ø The Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award is a national level award established to recognize and reward any Civil Air Patrol member who is a certified teacher for outstanding accomplishments in Aerospace Education. Ø Any CAP member or CAP unit may submit a nomination using CAPF 128, CAP Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award. Ø Other requirements as stated in CAPR 280 -2, para 5 b(5) Ø The national award is presented at the annual CAP National Board and Conference.

Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Ø Qualifications include: Set high standards for students and demand excellence in student performance. (b) Strive to improve their personal academic competence and teaching ability. (c) Perform their teaching duties in an exemplary manner, resulting in admiration by students. (d) Demonstrate creativity in developing and utilizing materials to enhance the teaching of aerospace. (e) Maximize student involvement and classroom activities to improve student learning or create and develop a one-time project or program of such significance that it has a major impact on the teaching of aerospace education.

Nominated Awards Air Force Association Aerospace Education Cadet of the Year Ø The AFA sponsors this award recognizing a CAP cadet for outstanding aerospace education contributions. Ø The deserving cadet winner will have made significant contributions by promoting AE within CAP and the local community. Ø More information about nomination procedures can be found in CAPP 15. Ø Review CAPR 280 -2 para 5 b (5).

Other Awards and Decorations CAPR 39 -3 CAPP 39 -3 Ø Ø Ø Distinguished Service Medal Exceptional Service Award Meritorious Service Award Commander’s Commendation Award CAP Achievement Award

Time for a Quiz! l Complete an Award Nomination of one of your fellow students:

BREAK AEROSPACE EDUCATION IN CIVIL AIR PATROL PCR – AE Presentation 2015

Time for an exercise?

Tab 7 l Budgets, Grants and Funding - CAPR 173 -4 - CAPP 15 - Grants - Donations - Fundraising - Command Approval

AFA/CAP Unit Grants CAPP 15 AFA unit grants Ø Summer & winter cycles - $5, 000 each cycle Ø $250 per unit earning an award Ø Application deadlines - Summer – June 30 th - Winter – December 31 st

AFA/CAP Unit Grants CAPP 15 AFA school grants Ø Spring & Fall cycles - $5, 000 each cycle Ø $250 per unit earning an award Ø Application deadlines - Spring – March 31 st - Fall – September 30 th

Tab 8 l AE Plan of Action (AEPOA) - CAPR 280 -2, para 6 - CAPP 15 Applies to all squadrons, groups, & wings Documentation -AE POA, signed approvals & filed appropriately with HQs

AE Plan of Action (AEPOA) Yearly plan for conducting AE Developed by – Squadron, Group, and Wing Covers all aspects of AE program Documents record of planned accomplishments Signed by AEO & CC at that level Forwarded to next higher command level

AE POA l Due Dates: - To Groups – 15 Oct - To Wings – 15 Nov - To Regions – 15 Jan - To NHQ – 15 Feb

Tab 9 l AE Annual Activity Report - CAPR 280 -2, para 7 - CAPP 15 l Documentation - AE Annual Activity Report completed - Signed approvals - Filed appropriately in HQs

AE Annual Activity Report Ø Includes all aspects of the Wing Aerospace Education program & must be documented Ø Determines recognition for mission awards Ø Submit copies: - To Groups – 15 Oct - To Wings – 15 Nov - To Regions – 15 Jan - To NHQ – 15 Feb

Tab 10 Inspections - CAPR 123 -3 - Inspection Guides - CAPP 15 l Documentation - Unit Inspection Book & - Copies of previous inspection results l

Inspections – Why? The Air Force wants complete accountability for all CAP programs. How is the money being used? Are CAP programs being effectively administered?

Inspections – Who? CAPR 123 -3 CI & SUI Guides CAPR 280 -2; CAPP 15 Ø outlines the requirements for inspections Ø units to be inspected Flights, Squadrons, Wings Ø units below Wings are referred to as “Subordinate Units” and the inspections are called SUIs

Inspections – When? SUI – every 24 months Subordinate Units must conduct a self assessment 12 months after an SUI

Subordinate Unit Inspection – SUI CAPR 123 -3 para 12 Review of a unit’s management, mission accomplishment & regulatory compliance programs Graded evaluation Use checklist as a guide

Inspection Guides What will be asked or investigated about your program How to locate the guides: www. capmembers. com CAP National Headquarters Inspector General Inspections Wing Inspection Guide or SUI Guide

Inspection Grades Outstanding – far exceeds mission requirements Highly Successful – exceeds program requirements Successful – meets program requirements Marginally Successful – does not meet some mission requirements Unsatisfactory – does not meet mission requirements

As an AEO, What Are You? A Leader ? A Manager? Both?

Leader Assure all aspects of AE are accomplished l Choose assistants l Delegate or be a resource or l Lead by example l

Manager Directive l Participatory - Writing - Demonstrating projects - Record keeping - Recruiting l

Questions? AE Notebook Leader/Manager WHAT”S NEXT? ?

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