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Additional Resources<br>
Additional Resources<br>


DOD Dictionary: https://www.jcs.mil/Portals/36/Documents/Doctrine/pubs/dictionary.pdf <br>
DOD Dictionary: <nowiki>https://dacipad.whs.mil/images/Public/10-Reading_Room/03_Acronyms_Terms/DoD_Acronyms_Dictionary.pdf</nowiki><br>
FEMA Dictionary:  https://training.fema.gov/hiedu/termdef.aspx <br>
FEMA Dictionary:  https://training.fema.gov/hiedu/termdef.aspx <br>
Volunteer University Lexicon:  https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Lexicon_VolU_0B1AB7FB28B18.pdf
Volunteer University Lexicon:  https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Lexicon_VolU_0B1AB7FB28B18.pdf
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| AAFES || Army and Air Force Exchange Service || On-base store where CAP members can purchase USAF-style uniforms 
| AAFES || Army and Air Force Exchange Service || On-base store where CAP members can purchase USAF-style uniforms 
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|AAR
|After Action Review
|Formal review after an event or time period to document what was accomplished, what went well, and what could be improved.
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|ABL
|Adventure Based Learning
|Learning by doing challenging, hands-on activities
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| ABU || Airmen's Battle Dress Uniform || USAF-style uniform authorized for CAP wear                   
| ABU || Airmen's Battle Dress Uniform || USAF-style uniform authorized for CAP wear                   
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| AEM || Aerospace Education Member || Membership category for teachers and other educators to have access to K-12 aerospace education materials to bring into their classroom or education setting. Available to both formal (teachers) and informal (e.g. youth program leaders) educators.
| AEM || Aerospace Education Member || Membership category for teachers and other educators to have access to K-12 aerospace education materials to bring into their classroom or education setting. Available to both formal (teachers) and informal (e.g. youth program leaders) educators.
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|AEO
|Aerospace Education Officer
|Member who leads/manages the AE program
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| AERONet || Airborne Extensible Relay Over-Horizon Network || Tactical network that provides live, shared situational awareness.  
| AERONet || Airborne Extensible Relay Over-Horizon Network || Tactical network that provides live, shared situational awareness.  
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| AP || Airborne Photographer ||  
| AP || Airborne Photographer ||  
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| AQT || Annual Qualification Training || Training mission for Emergency Services often used in WMIRS for managing mission, exercise, and training operations
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| ATP || Annual Training Plan || Plan developed by each wing for a fiscal year (FY) that identifies the commander's vision, goals, and training goals for ES and air ops. It includes the budget request for SUIs, Operations, and Emergency Services, including SUI travel, flight evaluations, orientation flights (Cadet, JROTC, ROTC), proficiency flying, and training events.
| ATP || Annual Training Plan || Plan developed by each wing for a fiscal year (FY) that identifies the commander's vision, goals, and training goals for ES and air ops. It includes the budget request for SUIs, Operations, and Emergency Services, including SUI travel, flight evaluations, orientation flights (Cadet, JROTC, ROTC), proficiency flying, and training events.
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| BZ || Bravo Zulu || Navy term for "job well done"                   
| BZ || Bravo Zulu || Navy term for "job well done"                   
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| C/CC || Cadet Commander ||
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| C/CCF || Cadet First Sergeant ||
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| C/DCO || Cadet Deputy Commander for Operations ||
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| C/DCS || Cadet Deputy Commander for Support ||
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| CAC || Cadet Advisory Council || Provides a forum where cadets gain leadership experience at higher organizational levels, aid the commander in monitoring and implementing the Cadet Program, and make recommendations to the commander for improving and running the Cadet Program.  
| CAC || Cadet Advisory Council || Provides a forum where cadets gain leadership experience at higher organizational levels, aid the commander in monitoring and implementing the Cadet Program, and make recommendations to the commander for improving and running the Cadet Program.  
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| CAPID || Civil Air Patrol Identification (number) || Unique number to identify each member                   
| CAPID || Civil Air Patrol Identification (number) || Unique number to identify each member                   
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|CAPM
|Civil Air Patrol Manual
|Publication type
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| CAPP || Civil Air Patrol Pamphlet || Written guidance published by National Headquarters or subordinate units                   
| CAPP || Civil Air Patrol Pamphlet || Written guidance published by National Headquarters or subordinate units                   
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| CAPR || Civil Air Patrol Regulation || Written directive on policy published by National Headquarters                   
| CAPR || Civil Air Patrol Regulation || Written directive on policy published by National Headquarters                   
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| CAPS || Civil Air Patrol Standard || Publication that outlines standards of accomplishing tasks, such as aircraft operations                
| CAPS || Civil Air Patrol Standard || Publication that outlines standards of accomplishing tasks, such as aircraft operations    
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| CAPSIS || Civil Air Patrol Safety Information System             
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| CAPWATCH ||    || eServices database   
| CAPWATCH ||    || eServices database   
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| CAP-USAF || Civil Air Patrol - United States Air Force || USAF personnel assigned by 1AF to oversee the operations of the Auxiliary and monitor the spending of appropriated funds.                   
| CAP-USAF || Civil Air Patrol - United States Air Force || USAF personnel assigned by 1AF to oversee the operations of the Auxiliary and monitor the spending of appropriated funds.                   
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| CCF || First Sergeant || Office Symbol (Cadet or Composite Squadrons Only)  
| CCF || First Sergeant || Office Symbol (Cadet or Composite Squadrons Only)  
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|CCMSOP
|Chaplain Corps Mission Support Operational Procedures
|Documented procedures for Chaplain Corps mission support activities
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| CCRSC || Chaplain Corps Region Staff College || A training opportunity offered for CAP Chaplain Corps personnel.                   
| CCRSC || Chaplain Corps Region Staff College || A training opportunity offered for CAP Chaplain Corps personnel.                   
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| CDI || Character Development Instructor || Senior Member who teaches character development classes for cadets                   
| CDI || Character Development Instructor || Senior Member who teaches character development classes for cadets                   
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| CDI || Commander-Directed Investigation || No longer authorized           
| CDI || Commander-Directed Investigation || No longer authorized. The IG now performs this action for wing and region commanders.          
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| CDS || Deputy Commander for Seniors || Office Symbol                   
| CDS || Deputy Commander for Seniors || Office Symbol                   
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|CEAP
|Cadet Encampment Assistance Program
|Financial aid to assist cadets with attending encampment. Can include registration fees and uniforms.
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| CEMS || Communications Equipment Maintenance System || eServices database to request communications equipment maintenance and repair
| CEMS || Communications Equipment Maintenance System || eServices database to request communications equipment maintenance and repair
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| CEO || Chief Executive Officer || The National Commander serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Corporation, and is responsible for overall control of the organization
| CEO || Chief Executive Officer || The National Commander serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Corporation, and is responsible for overall control of the organization. Serves as a CAP Corporate Officer.
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| CERT || Community Emergency Response Team || Emergency services qualification
| CERT || Community Emergency Response Team || Emergency services qualification
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|CFC
|Combined Federal Campaign
|Annual donation campaign for Federal employees and members of the military. CAP units can sign up to be a receiving charity by following the instructions on the national website under Field Fundraising.
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| CFDU || Corporate Flight Duty Uniform || Blue flight suit 
| CFDU || Corporate Flight Duty Uniform || Blue flight suit 
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|CFI
|Certified Flight Instructor
|FAA certification for pilots qualified to provide flight instruction.
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|CFO
|Chief Financial Officer
|NHQ employee responsible for financial management. Serves as Treasurer of the Corporation, financial advisor, and Chair of the National Finance Committee. Appointed as a CAP Corporate Officer.
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| CFU || Corporate Field Uniform || Blue utility uniform 
| CFU || Corporate Field Uniform || Blue utility uniform 
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|ChESS
|Chaplain Corps Emergency Service School
|Emergency services training school at NESA for all Chaplain Corps personnel
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| CI || Compliance Inspection || National Headquarters inspection of region and wing headquarters                   
| CI || Compliance Inspection || National Headquarters inspection of region and wing headquarters                   
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| CONUS || Continental United States || 48 states, not including Alaska and Hawaii 
| CONUS || Continental United States || 48 states, not including Alaska and Hawaii 
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| COO || Chief Operating Officer || Full-time employee at NHQ who administers the day‐to‐day activities of CAP  
| COO || Chief Operating Officer || Full-time employee at NHQ who administers the day‐to‐day activities of CAP. A CAP Corporate Officer.
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| COP || Certificate of Proficiency || Recognition for cadets who completed the cadet program  prior to the current system                 
| COP || Certificate of Proficiency || Recognition for cadets who completed the cadet program  prior to the current system                 
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| CS || Chief of Staff || Office Symbol (Wing/Region)  
| CS || Chief of Staff || Office Symbol (Wing/Region)  
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|CSA
|Cadet Special Activity
|Wing- or region-hosted cadet activity that is accredited by national headquarters. A CSA must have at least two years of operations, at least 25 hours of curriculum, and be open to cadets across CAP. Participants who complete the program earn the CSA ribbon.
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| CSAF || Chief of Staff of the Air Force || Senior uniformed Air Force officer responsible for the organization, training and equipping of active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving in the U.S. and overseas           
| CSAF || Chief of Staff of the Air Force || Senior uniformed Air Force officer responsible for the organization, training and equipping of active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving in the U.S. and overseas           
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| CSAG || CAP Senior Advisory Group || Advisory body to the National Commander, consisting of the National Commander, National Vice Commander, National Executive Officer, 8 Region Commanders, Chief Operating Officer*, Commander, CAP‐USAF*, and Advisors as the National Commander may appoint*  
| CSAG || CAP Senior Advisory Group || Advisory body to the National Commander, consisting of the National Commander, National Vice Commander, National Executive Officer, 8 Region Commanders, Chief Operating Officer*, Commander, CAP‐USAF*, and Advisors as the National Commander may appoint*  
(*Ex‐officio, nonvoting members)
(*Ex‐officio, nonvoting members)
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|CSS
|Chaplain Support Specialist
|Emergency Services training program for Character Development Instructors
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|CSS-CS
|Chaplain Support Specialist — CAP Support
|The primary CSS designation for all CDI appointed personnel who meet the prerequisites to qualify to begin ES training. Prepares the individual to support all CAP duty, training, and mission activity as a part of a Chaplain Support Team. This rating is the basic prerequisite for the Disaster Support Rating.
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|CSS-DS
|Chaplain Support Specialist — Disaster Support
|The advanced designation for those individuals who desire to go on to do more advanced ES training that will prepare them to support all “real world” DR/SAR/Natural Disaster/Mass Casualty Missions that CAP could be called on to respond to and support as a part of the Chaplain Support Team.
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|CST
|Chaplain Support Team
|Trained Chaplain Corps personnel from both Mission Chaplain (MC) and Chaplain Support Specialists (MC) form the Chaplain Support Team (CST). The CST will consist of one MC and one CSS at the CAP support level and two MCs and one CSS at the Disaster Support level.
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| CTW || Cadre Training Weekend || Staff training for encampment                 
| CTW || Cadre Training Weekend || Staff training for encampment                 
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| CWU || Corporate Working Uniform || a.k.a. polo uniform, authorized for senior members only                   
| CWU || Corporate Working Uniform || a.k.a. polo uniform, authorized for senior members only                   
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|D2R
|Dare to Reimagine
|Member application development sandbox consisting of a cloud environment where members can innovate IT solutions for their Units, Wings or Regions.
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| DA || Administration || Office Symbol                   
| DA || Administration || Office Symbol                   
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| DR || Disaster Relief || Office Symbol. Also category of mission providing post-disaster services.
| DR || Disaster Relief || Office Symbol. Also category of mission providing post-disaster services.
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|DREX
|Disaster Relief Exercise
|Practice Disaster Relief mission
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| DSCA || Defense Support of Civil Authorities || Authority used by DoD Components to support civil authorities to save lives, mitigate suffering, minimize serious property damage, and protect vital infrastructure during a disaster.                   
| DSCA || Defense Support of Civil Authorities || Authority used by DoD Components to support civil authorities to save lives, mitigate suffering, minimize serious property damage, and protect vital infrastructure during a disaster.                   
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| FMA || Wing Financial Analyst || May also be referred to as WFA (pronounced "wiffa")                   
| FMA || Wing Financial Analyst || May also be referred to as WFA (pronounced "wiffa")                   
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|FMC
|Fully Mission Capable
|Condition of any piece of equipment, aircraft, or training device where it can perform all of its missions.
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| FOC || Full Operational Capability || Referring to the status of a new program when it is able to be fully employed to meet an operational need   
| FOC || Full Operational Capability || Referring to the status of a new program when it is able to be fully employed to meet an operational need   
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| GBD || Ground Branch Director ||  
| GBD || Ground Branch Director ||  
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| GC || General Counsel || Office Symbol (NHQ Only)  
| GC || General Counsel || Office Symbol (NHQ Only). Legal counsel for CAP. Also a CAP Corporate Officer.
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| GCC || Group Commander Certificate || Group Commander Certificate training  
| GCC || Group Commander Certificate || Group Commander Certificate training  
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| GSA || General Services Administration || Federal agency that sets reimbursement rates for lodging and per diem (food)                   
| GSA || General Services Administration || Federal agency that sets reimbursement rates for lodging and per diem (food)                   
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|GSDA
|Geospatial Damage Assessments
|Geospatial Damage Assessments are the process of using geographic data, imagery, and spatial analysis techniques to evaluate the extent, severity, and impact of damage caused by natural or human-induced disasters. This assessment integrates geospatial technology, such as remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and drone or satellite imagery, to provide accurate, timely, and spatially-referenced information about affected areas.
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| GSAR (College) || Ground Search and Rescue College || VDEM course for Field Team Member (Ground Team Member) qualification                   
| GSAR (College) || Ground Search and Rescue College || VDEM course for Field Team Member (Ground Team Member) qualification                   
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| HS || Health Services || Office Symbol  
| HS || Health Services || Office Symbol  
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|HSO
|Health Services Officer
|Person assigned to a Health Services position and/or providing health services at an activity
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| HUBCAP ||  || CAP's innovation hub where members can share tools and resources they create
| HUBCAP ||  || CAP's innovation hub where members can share tools and resources they create
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| ICUT || Introductory Communications User Training || Initial training to be able to operate CAP radios without supervision                   
| ICUT || Introductory Communications User Training || Initial training to be able to operate CAP radios without supervision                   
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|IEP
|Individualized Education Program
|Document prepared by schools, in conjunction with a student and their parents, to identify accommodations tailored to the student. If made available, can be a useful tool to help identify accommodations in CAP.
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| IFR || Instrument Flight Rules ||                   
| IFR || Instrument Flight Rules ||                   
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| IST || Introduction Safety Training || Safety               
| IST || Introduction Safety Training || Safety               
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| IT || Information Technology || Office Symbol                   
| IT || Information Technology || Office Symbol. Also used to refer to technology or technology-based solutions.                  
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| JA || Legal Officer || Office Symbol (wing and higher)  
| JA || Legal Officer || Office Symbol (wing and higher)  
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| LBE || Load-bearing Equipment|| Shoulder harness or similar gear for carrying equipment, packs, etc. Often used by the military.
| LBE || Load-bearing Equipment|| Shoulder harness or similar gear for carrying equipment, packs, etc. Often used by the military.
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|LEAP
|Leadership Exploration Advancement Program
|Program that provides opportunities for experienced cadets (Phase IV) to learn about higher headquarters functions through an immersive experience augmenting the staff
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| LG || Logistics || Office Symbol                   
| LG || Logistics || Office Symbol                   
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| MAR || Mid-Atlantic Region || CAP region that includes Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington DC, Virginia, and West Virginia
| MAR || Mid-Atlantic Region || CAP region that includes Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington DC, Virginia, and West Virginia
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|MARP
|Membership Action Review Panel
|Final CAP appeal option for members after an adverse action (e.g. membership termination, demotion, suspension over 60 days)
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|MC
|Mission Chaplain
|Emergency Services training program for CAP Chaplains
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| MCAF || Mission Chaplain (USAF Support Rated) ||  
| MCAF || Mission Chaplain (USAF Support Rated) ||  
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| MCCF || Mission Chaplain (CAP Support Rating) ||  
| MC-CS || Mission Chaplain CAP Support || The primary MC designation for all Chaplain appointed personnel who meet the prerequisites to qualify to begin ES training. This rating prepares the individual to support all CAP duty, training, and mission activity as a part of a Chaplain Support Team. This rating is mandatory for all Chaplain Corps personnel and also serves as the basic prerequisite for the Advanced Level ES Ratings.
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| MCDF || Mission Chaplain (Disaster Support Rating) ||  
| MC-DS || Mission Chaplain —Disaster Support || Advanced rating for individuals who desire to do more advanced ES training that will prepare them to support all “real world” DR/SAR/Natural Disaster/Mass Casualty Missions CAP could be called to respond to. Chaplains with the DS rating will respond as part of a Chaplain Support Team.
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| MER || Middle East Region || Former name of the Mid-Atlantic Region, changed in 2018
| MER || Middle East Region || Former name of the Mid-Atlantic Region, changed in 2018
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| MFC || Mountain Flying Certification ||  
| MFC || Mountain Flying Certification ||  
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|MIPR
|Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request
|Method for Department of Defense (DoD) entities to execute funding transactions with available budget authority. MIPRs are used by DoD entities when they have requirements for materials, supplies, or services through Other Government Agencies (including DoD agencies and other non-DoD agencies).
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| MO || Mission Observer ||  
| MO || Mission Observer ||  
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| MSO || Mission Safety Officer ||  
| MSO || Mission Safety Officer ||  
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|MTT
|Mobile Training Team
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| Mx || Maintenance ||  
| Mx || Maintenance ||  
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|NBB
|National Blue Beret
|A National Cadet Special Activity (NCSA) that teaches emergency services skills through support of the EAA Airventure at Oshkosh, WI.
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|NCAC
|National Cadet Advisory Council
|A national-level council consisting of representatives from each region, plus council officers. Provides feedback on the cadet program and recommends change at the national level.
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| NCO || Noncommissioned Officer ||  
| NCO || Noncommissioned Officer ||  
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| NCSA || National Cadet Special Activity || Cadet activities approved by national headquarters to provide advanced experiences in leadership, teamwork, and career exploration. Cadets must complete an encampment prior to attending.
| NCSA || National Cadet Special Activity || Cadet activities approved by national headquarters to provide advanced experiences in leadership, teamwork, and career exploration. Cadets must complete an encampment prior to attending.
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| HC || Chaplain || Office Symbol                 
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| NCR|| North Central Region ||
| NCR|| North Central Region ||
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| NER|| Northeast Region ||
| NER|| Northeast Region ||
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|NESA
|National Emergency Services Academy
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|NFA
|National Flight Academy
|CAP-hosted activity to teach flying skills to cadets. Typically 7-9 days long. Some cadets earn their solo endorsement during the activity.
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| NGO || Non-Governmental Organization || Private organizations such as churches and non-profit service groups that provide support to the community especially in disaster response  
| NGO || Non-Governmental Organization || Private organizations such as churches and non-profit service groups that provide support to the community especially in disaster response  
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| NHQ || National Headquarters ||
| NHQ || National Headquarters ||
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|NIMS
|National Incident Management System
|System used by all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations and the private sector to work together to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from incidents.
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| NLD || National Legislative Day ||  
| NLD || National Legislative Day ||  
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| NLOC || National Legal Officer College || A national college for CAP Legal Officers                   
| NLOC || National Legal Officer College || A national college for CAP Legal Officers                   
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|NMC
|Not Mission Capable
|Condition of any piece of equipment, aircraft, or training device where it can perform none of its missions. Commonly used to identify aircraft that are grounded.
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| NOC || National Operations Center || CAP's emergency operations center that authorizes CAP missions                   
| NOC || National Operations Center || CAP's emergency operations center that authorizes CAP missions                   
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| NORTHCOM || Northern Command || Provides command and control of DoD homeland defense and defense support of civil authorities for USA                   
| NORTHCOM || Northern Command || Provides command and control of DoD homeland defense and defense support of civil authorities for USA                   
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|NRAT
|National Radar Analysis Team
|Specialized team that reviews aircraft tracking data to determine clues to locate missing aircraft.
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| NRCC || National Response Coordination Center || FEMA response center to integrate Federal and Non-Governmental Organization response to disasters                   
| NRCC || National Response Coordination Center || FEMA response center to integrate Federal and Non-Governmental Organization response to disasters                   
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| OI || Operating Instruction || Directive publication that mandates procedures or actions of a local nature within one unit (charter number)
| OI || Operating Instruction || Directive publication that mandates procedures or actions of a local nature within one unit (charter number)
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|OKR
|Objectives and Key Results
|A goal-setting framework for CAP to define and track our goals
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| OPCON || Operational Control ||                   
| OPCON || Operational Control ||                   
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| PD || Professional Development || Office Symbol. Previous name for senior member education and training program. Now ET or E&T
| PD || Professional Development || Office Symbol. Previous name for senior member education and training program. Now ET or E&T
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|PESTLE
|Political, Environmental, Social, Technological, Legal, Economic
|Main categories considered when evaluating opportunities and threats during CAP's strategic planning process
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| PII || Personally Identifiable Information || CAP confidential information about an individual that can be used to distinguish or trace that individual’s identity. See {{Pub|CAPR|1-2}}(I) for details.
| PII || Personally Identifiable Information || CAP confidential information about an individual that can be used to distinguish or trace that individual’s identity. See {{Pub|CAPR|1-2}}(I) for details.
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| PLS || Point Last Seen || Point where target was actually seen  
| PLS || Point Last Seen || Point where target was actually seen  
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|PMC
|Partially Mission Capable
|Condition of any piece of equipment, aircraft, or training device where it can perform some, but not all, of its missions.
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| PME || Professional Military Education  ||  
| PME || Professional Military Education  ||  
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| POV || Personally Owned Vehicles || Vehicles owned by members  
| POV || Personally Owned Vehicles || Vehicles owned by members  
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|PPC
|Private Pilot Certificate
|Term used for FAA certification for individuals allowed to pilot light aircraft.
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| PPE || Personal Protective Equipment || Items for individual use to provide safety protection, such as reflective vests, work gloves, and climbing helmets
| PPE || Personal Protective Equipment || Items for individual use to provide safety protection, such as reflective vests, work gloves, and climbing helmets
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| Rank ||  || Order of precedence among members. Definition derived from 10 USC §101
| Rank ||  || Order of precedence among members. Definition derived from 10 USC §101
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|RCAC
|Region Cadet Advisory Council
|Region-level advisory council consisting of cadet representatives from each wing in the region, plus officers, to provide input on the cadet program and recommend changes.
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|RCC
|Region Cadet Competition
|A competition held in each region where cadets compete in a cross-section of the cadet program, including drill, color guard, fitness, and knowledge.
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| RCC || Region Commander Certificate || Region Commander Certificate training
| RCC || Region Commander Certificate || Region Commander Certificate training
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| RCLS || Region Cadet Leadership School ||  
| RCLS || Region Cadet Leadership School ||  
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|ReadyOp
|Ready Op
|A secure web-based platform to support planning, response, command and communications for single agencies and unified commands. Allows users to be a part of a mission by giving the ability to participate from a computer or a smart phone.
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| REDCAP || A real world CAP mission || May be any real mission (not exercise) assigned by AFRCC or the NOC
| REDCAP || A real world CAP mission || May be any real mission (not exercise) assigned by AFRCC or the NOC
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| SE || Safety || Office Symbol
| SE || Safety || Office Symbol
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|SECAF
|Secretary of the Air Force
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| SER|| Southeast Region ||
| SER|| Southeast Region ||
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| SWR|| Southwest Region ||
| SET || Skills Evaluator Training || Standard guidance and education for personnel that will conduct and certify emergency services training. (see [https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/emergency-services/education-and-training/skills-evaluator-training ES SET Website])
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| SFGC || Shelter Field Guide Course || Shelter management course for disaster relief operations
| SFGC || Shelter Field Guide Course || Shelter management course for disaster relief operations
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| SFRO || Senior Flight Release Officer ||  
| SFRO || Senior Flight Release Officer ||  
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| SIRS|| Safety Information Reporting System ||  
| SIRS|| Safety Information Reporting System || Now called CAPSIS
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|SL
|Service Learning
|Learning by leading and participating in projects/activities
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| SLS || Squadron Leadership Course || Previous course for Senior Members about how a squadron operates. Replaced by Level 2 modules in Volunteer University  
| SLS || Squadron Leadership Course || Previous course for Senior Members about how a squadron operates. Replaced by Level 2 modules in Volunteer University  
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|SMART
|Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound
|A framework for setting goals to establish clear, attainable goals that includes accountability to a deadline
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| SMC/BISC || AFRCC SAR Management Course ||  
| SMC/BISC || AFRCC SAR Management Course ||  
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| SNCO || Senior Noncommissioned Officer || Grades of master sergeant, senior master sergeant, and chief master sergeant                 
| SNCO || Senior Noncommissioned Officer || Grades of master sergeant, senior master sergeant, and chief master sergeant                 
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|SOD
|Squadron of Distinction
|Annual award given by regions to the top cadet unit in the region
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|SOM
|Squadron of Merit
|Annual award given by wings to the top cadet unit in the wing
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|SOP
|Standard Operating Procedures
|Documented method of operations for a specific activity or function
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| SOS || Squadron Officers School || An Air Force Professional Military Education School for lieutenants and captains, completion of which earns equivalency credit for some modules in the Senior Member Education and Training Program                   
| SOS || Squadron Officers School || An Air Force Professional Military Education School for lieutenants and captains, completion of which earns equivalency credit for some modules in the Senior Member Education and Training Program                   
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| SRPA || Surrogate Remotely-Piloted Aircraft || a.k.a. "Green Flag"
| SRPA || Surrogate Remotely-Piloted Aircraft || a.k.a. "Green Flag"
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|SSG
|Strategic Steering Group
|A Board of Governors chartered group of leaders, stakeholders, internal and external subject matter experts, and industry representatives tasked with making recommendations to the Board for strategic direction, objectives, and metrics.
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| SSO || Safety Significant Occurrences || CAPR 160-2 attachment 2 #19
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| STEM || Science, Technology, Engineering and Math ||   
| STEM || Science, Technology, Engineering and Math ||   
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| sUAS || Small Unmanned Aircraft System || Small "drone" aircraft  
| sUAS || Small Unmanned Aircraft System || Small "drone" aircraft  
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|SWOT
|Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
|The SWOT analysis is a common tool used in strategic planning. CAP’s SWOT is reviewed annually and revised to reflect our current state to embrace opportunities and improve to become more capable and agile. SWOT also helps us to manage threats (or risks). Strengths and Weaknesses are internal to CAP. Opportunities and Threats are external forces.
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| TAC || Training, Advising, and Counselling (Officer) || Previous term used for Training Officer   
| TAC || Training, Advising, and Counselling (Officer) || Previous term used for Training Officer   
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| TMP || Transport Mission Pilot ||  
| TMP || Transport Mission Pilot ||  
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|TO
|Testing Officer
|Duty Position
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| TO || Training Officer || Current term used at encampments for the senior members who provide an adult presence with a flight and mentor cadre and students (Formerly called TAC Officer)
| TO || Training Officer || Current term used at encampments for the senior members who provide an adult presence with a flight and mentor cadre and students (Formerly called TAC Officer)
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|TOA
|Table of Allowances
|Official list of authorized equipment and quantities published by NHQ (e.g. vehicles, radios)
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|TOP Flight
|Teacher Orientation Program Flight
|Familiarization flight in a CAP aircraft for AE Members to experience flight.
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|TOP Cadet
|Take-off Program
|Needs-based program supporting cadets at week-long powered and glider flight academies, possibly leading at a solo flight.
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|TRUST Certificate
|The Recreational UAS Safety Test
|An aeronautical knowledge and safety test required by law for all UAS recreational flyers
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| TSA || The Spaatz Association || Organization of individuals who earned CAP's General Carl A. Spaatz Award or Certificate of Proficiency. Separate organization from CAP                   
| TSA || The Spaatz Association || Organization of individuals who earned CAP's General Carl A. Spaatz Award or Certificate of Proficiency. Separate organization from CAP                   
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| TTX || Table-top Exercise || Exercise that is restricted to management and may range quite a bit by type
| TTX || Table-top Exercise || Exercise that is restricted to management functions with field teams simulated in order to focus on management skills and processes
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| TUV || Temporary Use Vehicles || Vehicles rented or borrowed by CAP                   
| TUV || Temporary Use Vehicles || Vehicles rented or borrowed by CAP                   
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| USAFR || United States Air Force Reserve || Federal reserve component of the USAF. Some Reservists are assigned to CAP-USAF to augment the oversite and support provided to CAP (e.g. Operations Evaluations, encampment advisors/support)               
| USAFR || United States Air Force Reserve || Federal reserve component of the USAF. Some Reservists are assigned to CAP-USAF to augment the oversite and support provided to CAP (e.g. Operations Evaluations, encampment advisors/support)               
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|USC
|United States Code
|Also known as Federal law. 10 USC Chapter 909 (§9441-9448) and 36 USC Chapter 403 (§40301-40307) govern CAP.
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| v/r || very respectfully || Used as a closing statement before a signature block                   
| v/r || very respectfully || Used as a closing statement before a signature block                   
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| VOLU || Volunteer University || The organization that offers the modules necessary to advance in the Senior Member Education and Training Program         
| VOLU || Volunteer University || The organization that offers the modules necessary to advance in the Senior Member Education and Training Program         
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|VTTX
|Virtual Tabletop Exercise
|Online version of a Tabletop Exercise to provide training to incident management personnel.
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| WA || Wing Administrator || Office Symbol
| WA || Wing Administrator || Office Symbol
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|WAA
|Wreaths Across America
|Service project and fundraiser where units collect sponsorships for wreaths to be laid at National Cemeteries in December. Many units also participate or organize the ceremony and wreath-laying events as a service project in their local community.
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| WAO || Wing Alerting Officer ||  
| WAO || Wing Alerting Officer ||  

Latest revision as of 13:29, 12 December 2024

Dictionary of CAP terms, including acronyms, abbreviations, and unique terms used in CAP.

Additional Resources

DOD Dictionary: https://dacipad.whs.mil/images/Public/10-Reading_Room/03_Acronyms_Terms/DoD_Acronyms_Dictionary.pdf
FEMA Dictionary: https://training.fema.gov/hiedu/termdef.aspx
Volunteer University Lexicon: https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Lexicon_VolU_0B1AB7FB28B18.pdf

Acronym/Abbreviation/Term Spelled Out Definition
101 Card Civil Air Patrol Form 101 Wallet-sized form that lists all Emergency Services qualifications and supervised trainee status
1AF First Air Force USAF Component of NORTHCOM to which CAP is operationally assigned
AAFES Army and Air Force Exchange Service On-base store where CAP members can purchase USAF-style uniforms 
AAR After Action Review Formal review after an event or time period to document what was accomplished, what went well, and what could be improved.
ABL Adventure Based Learning Learning by doing challenging, hands-on activities
ABU Airmen's Battle Dress Uniform USAF-style uniform authorized for CAP wear
ACC Air Combat Command USAF Command to which CAP-USAF is assigned
ACE Aerospace Connections in Education A fun, interactive aerospace/STEM program for CAP educator members who teach grades K-6. Designed to engage and inspire early-aged youth toward an interest in aviation, space, and other STEM-related careers.
ACSC Air Command and Staff College Air Force officer Intermediate Developmental Education course for majors and major-selects
ADIS Advanced Digital Imagery System Photography mission type
AE Aerospace Education
AEM Aerospace Education Member Membership category for teachers and other educators to have access to K-12 aerospace education materials to bring into their classroom or education setting. Available to both formal (teachers) and informal (e.g. youth program leaders) educators.
AEO Aerospace Education Officer Member who leads/manages the AE program
AERONet Airborne Extensible Relay Over-Horizon Network Tactical network that provides live, shared situational awareness.
AEX Aerospace Education Excellence Program
AFAM Air Force Assigned Mission
AFJROTC Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps A citizenship program in high schools supported by the USAF designed to build better citizens, strength, strengthen character and acquaint cadets with the aerospace age and careers in the military and civilian aviation. Civil Air Patrol can provide orientation flights to AFJROTC cadets.
AFMCSS Air Force Military Clothing Sales Store On-base store where CAP members can purchase USAF-style uniforms 
AFRCC Air Force Rescue Coordination Center Air Force center that manages assignment of Air Force search and rescue in the United States
AFROTC Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps A three- to five-year program that trains a full-time civilian college student to become a leader and officer in the United States Air Force (USAF) or United States Space Force (USSF). Upon graduation from school and upon completing the AFROTC training program and selection process, the cadet will commission as an officer in the USAF or USSF. Civil Air Patrol can provide orientation flights to AFROTC cadets.
AGH Aircraft Ground Handling Course that teaches safe ground movement of aircraft
ALE Automatic Link Establishment Feature of an HF radio that allows the radio to automatically connect with another HF radio using a unique identifier
AMF Aircraft Maintenance Facility
AMO Aircraft Maintenance Officer
AMRAD Aircraft Maintenance Repair And Documentation System that provides real-time visibility of aircraft status, open and closed discrepancies, maintenance & inspection data, maintenance and repair requests, parts order status and parts tracking
AOBD Air Operations Branch Director
AOR Area of Responsibility
AP Airborne Photographer
AQT Annual Qualification Training Training mission for Emergency Services often used in WMIRS for managing mission, exercise, and training operations
ATP Annual Training Plan Plan developed by each wing for a fiscal year (FY) that identifies the commander's vision, goals, and training goals for ES and air ops. It includes the budget request for SUIs, Operations, and Emergency Services, including SUI travel, flight evaluations, orientation flights (Cadet, JROTC, ROTC), proficiency flying, and training events.
AUDL Air University Distance Learning An Air Force organization through which professional military education courses can be completed. Notable among the offerings which are available to eligible Civil Air Patrol members are: Air War College, Air Command and Staff College, Squadron Officer School, Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, and Noncommissioned Officer Academy. See CAP Regulation 40-1 paragraph 11.1
AWC Air War College Air Force officer Senior Developmental Education course for lieutenant colonels and Lt Col-selects
Axis Learning system in eServices that offers training courses
BDU Battle Dress Uniform Old USAF-style uniform previously authorized for CAP wear. Phased out in 2021.
Bivouac Military camping typically with training activities. Usually a temporary encampment under little or no shelter. (pronounced BIV-wack)
BLUF Bottom Line Up Front Brief (1-2 sentence) summary of a long or complex communication
BoG Board of Governors Governing body of CAP that governs, directs, and manages the affairs of the Corporation
BZ Bravo Zulu Navy term for "job well done"
C/CC Cadet Commander
C/CCF Cadet First Sergeant
C/DCO Cadet Deputy Commander for Operations
C/DCS Cadet Deputy Commander for Support
CAC Cadet Advisory Council Provides a forum where cadets gain leadership experience at higher organizational levels, aid the commander in monitoring and implementing the Cadet Program, and make recommendations to the commander for improving and running the Cadet Program.
CAP Civil Air Patrol USAF Auxiliary
CAPF Civil Air Patrol Form
CAPID Civil Air Patrol Identification (number) Unique number to identify each member
CAPM Civil Air Patrol Manual Publication type
CAPP Civil Air Patrol Pamphlet Written guidance published by National Headquarters or subordinate units
CAPR Civil Air Patrol Regulation Written directive on policy published by National Headquarters
CAPS Civil Air Patrol Standard Publication that outlines standards of accomplishing tasks, such as aircraft operations
CAPSIS Civil Air Patrol Safety Information System
CAPWATCH eServices database
CAP-USAF Civil Air Patrol - United States Air Force USAF personnel assigned by 1AF to oversee the operations of the Auxiliary and monitor the spending of appropriated funds.
CC Commander Office Symbol
CCC Command Chief or Command NCO or NCO Advisor Office Symbol. Command Chief at NHQ, Command NCO at region/wing, and NCO Advisor at groups and below.
CCE Executive Officer Air Force office symbol for executive officer, sometimes used in CAP. Administrative support for the unit commander.
CCF First Sergeant Office Symbol (Cadet or Composite Squadrons Only)
CCMSOP Chaplain Corps Mission Support Operational Procedures Documented procedures for Chaplain Corps mission support activities
CCRSC Chaplain Corps Region Staff College A training opportunity offered for CAP Chaplain Corps personnel.
CD Deputy Commander Office Symbol
CD Counterdrug
CDC Deputy Commander for Cadets Office Symbol
CDI Character Development Instructor Senior Member who teaches character development classes for cadets
CDI Commander-Directed Investigation No longer authorized. The IG now performs this action for wing and region commanders.
CDS Deputy Commander for Seniors Office Symbol
CEAP Cadet Encampment Assistance Program Financial aid to assist cadets with attending encampment. Can include registration fees and uniforms.
CEMS Communications Equipment Maintenance System eServices database to request communications equipment maintenance and repair
CEO Chief Executive Officer The National Commander serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Corporation, and is responsible for overall control of the organization. Serves as a CAP Corporate Officer.
CERT Community Emergency Response Team Emergency services qualification
CFC Combined Federal Campaign Annual donation campaign for Federal employees and members of the military. CAP units can sign up to be a receiving charity by following the instructions on the national website under Field Fundraising.
CFDU Corporate Flight Duty Uniform Blue flight suit 
CFI Certified Flight Instructor FAA certification for pilots qualified to provide flight instruction.
CFO Chief Financial Officer NHQ employee responsible for financial management. Serves as Treasurer of the Corporation, financial advisor, and Chair of the National Finance Committee. Appointed as a CAP Corporate Officer.
CFU Corporate Field Uniform Blue utility uniform 
ChESS Chaplain Corps Emergency Service School Emergency services training school at NESA for all Chaplain Corps personnel
CI Compliance Inspection National Headquarters inspection of region and wing headquarters
CISM Critical Incident Stress Management Emergency services qualification
CIQ Commander's Inquiry Process where a wing or higher commander can initiate an inquiry through the IG into issues within their command. CIQs follow the complaint resolution process in CAPR 20-2. Replaced the commander's directed investigation.
CLC Corporate Learning Course Advanced Course for Senior Members to learn about CAP organization above the squadron. Replaced by the Level IV course.
CMSAF Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Senior enlisted advisor to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and Secretary of the Air Force. Highest ranking enlisted position in the Air Force.
COI Certificate of Insurance
CONUS Continental United States 48 states, not including Alaska and Hawaii 
COO Chief Operating Officer Full-time employee at NHQ who administers the day‐to‐day activities of CAP. A CAP Corporate Officer.
COP Certificate of Proficiency Recognition for cadets who completed the cadet program prior to the current system
COP Common Operating Picture "A single identical display of relevant information shared by more than one command that facilitates collaborative planning and assists all echelons to achieve situational awareness." (DOD Dictionary)
COV Corporate Owned Vehicle Vehicles owned by CAP
CP Cadet Programs Office Symbol
CPP Cadet Protection Program
CPPT Cadet Protection Program Training
CS Chief of Staff Office Symbol (Wing/Region)
CSA Cadet Special Activity Wing- or region-hosted cadet activity that is accredited by national headquarters. A CSA must have at least two years of operations, at least 25 hours of curriculum, and be open to cadets across CAP. Participants who complete the program earn the CSA ribbon.
CSAF Chief of Staff of the Air Force Senior uniformed Air Force officer responsible for the organization, training and equipping of active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving in the U.S. and overseas
CSAG CAP Senior Advisory Group Advisory body to the National Commander, consisting of the National Commander, National Vice Commander, National Executive Officer, 8 Region Commanders, Chief Operating Officer*, Commander, CAP‐USAF*, and Advisors as the National Commander may appoint*

(*Ex‐officio, nonvoting members)

CSS Chaplain Support Specialist Emergency Services training program for Character Development Instructors
CSS-CS Chaplain Support Specialist — CAP Support The primary CSS designation for all CDI appointed personnel who meet the prerequisites to qualify to begin ES training. Prepares the individual to support all CAP duty, training, and mission activity as a part of a Chaplain Support Team. This rating is the basic prerequisite for the Disaster Support Rating.
CSS-DS Chaplain Support Specialist — Disaster Support The advanced designation for those individuals who desire to go on to do more advanced ES training that will prepare them to support all “real world” DR/SAR/Natural Disaster/Mass Casualty Missions that CAP could be called on to respond to and support as a part of the Chaplain Support Team.
CST Chaplain Support Team Trained Chaplain Corps personnel from both Mission Chaplain (MC) and Chaplain Support Specialists (MC) form the Chaplain Support Team (CST). The CST will consist of one MC and one CSS at the CAP support level and two MCs and one CSS at the Disaster Support level.
CTW Cadre Training Weekend Staff training for encampment
CUB Commander's Update Briefing Typically a staff update to their commander on current activities
CUI Controlled Unclassified Information Information that, while not classified, still requires some level of protection from unauthorized access and release. Protection may be required for privacy, sensitive mission information, or other reasons. Replaced FOUO.
CV Vice Commander Office Symbol
CWU Corporate Working Uniform a.k.a. polo uniform, authorized for senior members only
D2R Dare to Reimagine Member application development sandbox consisting of a cloud environment where members can innovate IT solutions for their Units, Wings or Regions.
DA Administration Office Symbol
DAART Domestic Awareness Assessment and Response Tool
DC Communications (Director) Office Symbol
DCP Director of Cadet Programs Office Symbol for wing-level staff position responsible for cadet program management
DCS Deputy Commander for Support Region-level staff position that may oversee a specific element of the staff (e.g. DCS Logistics, DCS Aerospace)
DDR Drug Demand Reduction Program to reduce drug abuse
DEV Director of Development Office Symbol for wing/region position responsible for enhancing fundraising efforts at the region, wing, and unit level
DF Direction Finder Equipment capable of receiving and tracking aviation, marine, and personal distress beacons on 121.5 MHz, 243 MHz, and 406 MHz frequencies
DIV Diversity Officer Office Symbol
DLO Desired Learning Outcomes In a lesson plan, describes the knowledge, skills, or attitudes that students should be able to demonstrate after the lesson
DO Operations Office Symbol
DOC Counterdrug Office Symbol
DoD Department of Defense
DOH Homeland Security Office Symbol
DOK Director of Communications Office Symbol. NHQ only
DOS Emergency Services Office Symbol
DOT Operations Training Office Symbol
DOU Unmanned Aerial Systems Office Symbol
DOV Standardization & Evaluation Office Symbol
DP Personnel Office Symbol
DR Disaster Relief Office Symbol. Also category of mission providing post-disaster services.
DREX Disaster Relief Exercise Practice Disaster Relief mission
DSCA Defense Support of Civil Authorities Authority used by DoD Components to support civil authorities to save lives, mitigate suffering, minimize serious property damage, and protect vital infrastructure during a disaster.
E108 Electronic CAPF108 Request for reimbursement of mission expenses filed in WMIRS
E&T Education and Training Senior Member training program. Replaced Professional Development. Also known as ET
ELPER Direction finding equipment used in finding ELTs transmitting on 121.5 or 243 MHz frequency. Correct name is "L-Per" or "Little L-Per" by manufacturer, L-Tronics.
ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter Aircraft beacon that triggers in a crash to help search teams locate the aircraft
EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon Emergency transmitter beacon carried by marine vehicles (e.g. boats) that sends off a signal in case of emergency
EPLO Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer Reserve officers who coordinate DoD resources during an emergency response
EPS Encampment Preparatory School A weekend preparatory version of Encampment
ET Education and Training Office Symbol. Also the Senior Member training program. Replaced Professional Development. Also known as E&T
EXPLAN Exercise Plan The overall plan for the exercise
F&P Familiarization and Preparatory Training The initial classroom training for an emergency services qualification. Once a member completes prerequisites, F&P, and receives commander's approval they are classified as a Trainee on their 101 card. Trainees may participate in training and real world emergency services missions under a qualified supervisor
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FASC Finance Admin Section Chief
FDU Flight Duty Uniform a.k.a. flight suit
FECA Federal Employees Compensation Act Workmen’s compensation program for federal workers. FECA is applicable to CAP seniors and cadets 18 and older while serving on Air Force-assigned missions, including travel to and from. (See CAPR 900-5)
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FLIR Forward-Looking Infrared Thermal imaging system used by some CAP wings (NDWG, WYWG) for DSCA/SAR
FLM Flightline Marshaller
FLS Flightline Supervisor
FM Finance Officer Office Symbol
FMA Wing Financial Analyst May also be referred to as WFA (pronounced "wiffa")
FMC Fully Mission Capable Condition of any piece of equipment, aircraft, or training device where it can perform all of its missions.
FOC Full Operational Capability Referring to the status of a new program when it is able to be fully employed to meet an operational need
Form 5 Civil Air Patrol Form #5 Form used by CAP to approve pilot qualifications to fly CAP aircraft
FOUO For Official Use Only Information or material which, although unclassified, may not be appropriate for public release. Replaced by CUI
FRO Flight Release Officer
FSX Full-scale Exercise Exercise that involves all field forces as well as mission management
FTCA Federal Tort Claims Act Liability protection that applies to CAP and its members while performing "Air Force-assigned missions" (see CAPR 900-5)
FTL Field Team Leader State qualification similar to Ground Team Leader
FTM Field Team Member State qualification similar to Ground Team Member
FTX Field Training Exercise Exercise that involves field forces
GBD Ground Branch Director
GC General Counsel Office Symbol (NHQ Only). Legal counsel for CAP. Also a CAP Corporate Officer.
GCC Group Commander Certificate Group Commander Certificate training
GES General Emergency Services Initial training/exam for members starting emergency services training. Required for any ES participation.
GIIEP Geospatial Information Interoperability Exploitation Portable
GIS Geographic Information System Data management system that organizes information across geography, typically laid out in a map composed of layers on information
GLR Great Lakes Region
GR Government Relations Advisor Office Symbol. Also may be called GRA. (Wing and region)
Grade A step or degree, in a graduated scale of office or military rank (e.g., TSgt, 2d Lt). Definition derived from 10 USC §101
GREEN FLAG Mission Code Phrase Special CAP mission using specially equipped aircraft to train military sensor operators
GSA General Services Administration Federal agency that sets reimbursement rates for lodging and per diem (food)
GSDA Geospatial Damage Assessments Geospatial Damage Assessments are the process of using geographic data, imagery, and spatial analysis techniques to evaluate the extent, severity, and impact of damage caused by natural or human-induced disasters. This assessment integrates geospatial technology, such as remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and drone or satellite imagery, to provide accurate, timely, and spatially-referenced information about affected areas.
GSAR (College) Ground Search and Rescue College VDEM course for Field Team Member (Ground Team Member) qualification
GTL Ground Team Leader ES qualification to lead a team to perform field search and rescue
GTM Ground Team Member ES qualification to perform field search and rescue. Includes levels 1-3, with 1 being the most advanced qualifications
GVR Government Relations Office Symbol. NHQ only
HABC High Altitude Balloon Challenge Annual aerospace education competition started in 2021 where cadet teams design a science experiment to study the effects of high altitude on materials. The experiments are launched to a high altitude then recovered and cadets test their hypothesis against a control sample.
HADR Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief
HC Chaplain Office Symbol
HF High Frequency Radio operating in a range of 3 to 30 megahertz. CAP's HF radio network allows for communications across long distances
HGA Honor Guard Academy Region-level training for Honor Guard members. Usually classified as an NCSA.
HHQ Higher Headquarters Management level above the referenced level, e.g. wing referring to region or national
HLS Homeland Security CAP non-combat mission to support defense of the United States
HO Historian Office Symbol
HQ Headquarters Management level in CAP above the squadron/chartered flight, e.g. Group, Wing, Region, National
HR Human Relations Office Symbol. NHQ employee management
HS Health Services Office Symbol
HSO Health Services Officer Person assigned to a Health Services position and/or providing health services at an activity
HUBCAP CAP's innovation hub where members can share tools and resources they create
IACE International Air Cadet Exchange
IC Incident Commander Lead individual in the Incident Command System. Qualification levels include IC1 (highest/major complex incidents) to IC3.
ICP Incident Command Post
ICS Incident Command System Standard federal system for organization and operations for incident response. Scalable to size of the incident.
ICUT Introductory Communications User Training Initial training to be able to operate CAP radios without supervision
IEP Individualized Education Program Document prepared by schools, in conjunction with a student and their parents, to identify accommodations tailored to the student. If made available, can be a useful tool to help identify accommodations in CAP.
IFR Instrument Flight Rules
IG Inspector General Office Symbol (wing and higher)
IGC Inspector General College A national college for CAP Inspectors General and Inspector General staff members ; region, wing, or group commanders; or legal officers
IMSAFE I. aM. S.A.F.E. Checklist Aircrew acronym to check common risks to determine an individual's readiness to fly. I – Illness, M – Medication, S – Stress, A – Alcohol, F – Fatigue, E – Emotion
IMSAFE2 I. aM. S.A.F.E. 2 Checklist Driver's acronym to check common risks to determine an individual's readiness to drive. I – Illness, M – Medication, S – Stress, A – Alcohol, F – Fatigue, E – Emotion, 2 – Drivers (for trips more than 10 driving hours) (CAPR 77-1, ICL 22-02)
IOC Initial Operational Capability Referring to the status of a new program when it is able to be minimally employed in an operational environment but not yet at full capability
IPP Initial Planning Point Point selected to begin planning for a search
ISR Intra-Squad Radio Communications - A small ICOM radio that uses military frequencies that looks and behaves like the small Family Radio Service (FRS) radios that are available to the public.
IST Introduction Safety Training Safety
IT Information Technology Office Symbol. Also used to refer to technology or technology-based solutions.
JA Legal Officer Office Symbol (wing and higher)
KPI Key Performance Indicator Measurable criterion of progress toward an intended result
L-Per Direction finding equipment used in finding ELTs transmitting on 121.5 or 243 MHz frequencies. May be spelled ELPER. Also known as "Little L-Per" by manufacturer, L-Tronics.
LBE Load-bearing Equipment Shoulder harness or similar gear for carrying equipment, packs, etc. Often used by the military.
LEAP Leadership Exploration Advancement Program Program that provides opportunities for experienced cadets (Phase IV) to learn about higher headquarters functions through an immersive experience augmenting the staff
LG Logistics Office Symbol
LGM Aircraft Maintenance Officer Office Symbol
LGS Supply Officer Office Symbol
LGT Transportation Officer Office Symbol
LKP Last Known Position Point where target was last known to be, including use of clues not just last seen
LMR Land Mobile Radio
LNO Liaison Officer Alternate abbreviation for LO
LO Liaison Officer ES qualification to represent CAP with partner agencies during a response to improve coordination between CAP and that agency
LPB Lost Person Behavior Behavior patterns of lost persons based on research and historical data
LRC Leadership Reaction Course Team-based confidence course, often found on military installations
LSC Logistics Section Chief
MALR Mid-Atlantic Liaison Region The CAP-USAF component aligned with MAR
MAR Mid-Atlantic Region CAP region that includes Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington DC, Virginia, and West Virginia
MARP Membership Action Review Panel Final CAP appeal option for members after an adverse action (e.g. membership termination, demotion, suspension over 60 days)
MC Mission Chaplain Emergency Services training program for CAP Chaplains
MCAF Mission Chaplain (USAF Support Rated)
MC-CS Mission Chaplain — CAP Support The primary MC designation for all Chaplain appointed personnel who meet the prerequisites to qualify to begin ES training. This rating prepares the individual to support all CAP duty, training, and mission activity as a part of a Chaplain Support Team. This rating is mandatory for all Chaplain Corps personnel and also serves as the basic prerequisite for the Advanced Level ES Ratings.
MC-DS Mission Chaplain —Disaster Support Advanced rating for individuals who desire to do more advanced ES training that will prepare them to support all “real world” DR/SAR/Natural Disaster/Mass Casualty Missions CAP could be called to respond to. Chaplains with the DS rating will respond as part of a Chaplain Support Team.
MER Middle East Region Former name of the Mid-Atlantic Region, changed in 2018
MFC Mountain Flying Certification
MIPR Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request Method for Department of Defense (DoD) entities to execute funding transactions with available budget authority. MIPRs are used by DoD entities when they have requirements for materials, supplies, or services through Other Government Agencies (including DoD agencies and other non-DoD agencies).
MO Mission Observer
MOA Memorandum of Agreement Formal agreement between two organizations that does not involve financial obligation
MOU Memorandum of Understanding Formal agreement between two organizations that includes a financial obligation
MP Mission Pilot Minimum VFR pilot with additional training and endorsements to fly search and rescue missions. Training includes how to fly different search patterns.
MRO Mission Radio Operator
MS Mission Scanner
MSA Mission Staff Assistant
MSO Mission Safety Officer
MTT Mobile Training Team
Mx Maintenance
NBB National Blue Beret A National Cadet Special Activity (NCSA) that teaches emergency services skills through support of the EAA Airventure at Oshkosh, WI.
NCAC National Cadet Advisory Council A national-level council consisting of representatives from each region, plus council officers. Provides feedback on the cadet program and recommends change at the national level.
NCO Noncommissioned Officer
NCOA Noncommissioned Officer Academy Focused training course for staff sergeant through chief master sergeant
NCSA National Cadet Special Activity Cadet activities approved by national headquarters to provide advanced experiences in leadership, teamwork, and career exploration. Cadets must complete an encampment prior to attending.
NCR North Central Region
NER Northeast Region
NESA National Emergency Services Academy
NFA National Flight Academy CAP-hosted activity to teach flying skills to cadets. Typically 7-9 days long. Some cadets earn their solo endorsement during the activity.
NGO Non-Governmental Organization Private organizations such as churches and non-profit service groups that provide support to the community especially in disaster response
NHQ National Headquarters
NIMS National Incident Management System System used by all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations and the private sector to work together to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from incidents.
NLD National Legislative Day
NLOC National Legal Officer College A national college for CAP Legal Officers
NMC Not Mission Capable Condition of any piece of equipment, aircraft, or training device where it can perform none of its missions. Commonly used to identify aircraft that are grounded.
NOC National Operations Center CAP's emergency operations center that authorizes CAP missions
NORTHCOM Northern Command Provides command and control of DoD homeland defense and defense support of civil authorities for USA
NRAT National Radar Analysis Team Specialized team that reviews aircraft tracking data to determine clues to locate missing aircraft.
NRCC National Response Coordination Center FEMA response center to integrate Federal and Non-Governmental Organization response to disasters
NRF National Response Framework Plan that establishes a comprehensive, national, all-hazards approach to domestic incident response. It presents the guiding principles that enable all response partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies – from the smallest incident to the largest catastrophe
NSC National Staff College This college is no longer offered. Resident course for Senior Members teaching executive leadership and organization. The individual classes have been incorporated in the modules of the Senior Member Education and Training Program. Level 5 professional level modules replaced the course.
NSOC National Safety Officer College A national college for CAP Safety Officers
NUC National Uniform Committee Provides counsel to CAP/CC as requested on proposed amendments to CAP’s uniform policies. 
OBC Officer Basic Course Fundamentals of officership and leadership for senior members. An online course previously required for completion of Level II in the legacy Professional Development Program. This course is no longer offered
OCR Office of Coordinating Responsibility Office who is assisting on a project/task. See OPR.
OI Operating Instruction Directive publication that mandates procedures or actions of a local nature within one unit (charter number)
OKR Objectives and Key Results A goal-setting framework for CAP to define and track our goals
OPCON Operational Control
OPEX Operational Exercise Exercise that is geared to test specific function or skill set or group
OPR Office of Primary Responsibility Office that has the lead on a project/task and is responsible for the outcome
Ops Eval Operations Evaluation AF inspection of each wing’s operations (emergency services) capability. Occurs every 2 years
Ops Quals Operations Qualifications Module in eServices to track Emergency Services and flight qualifications
ORM Operational Risk Management Now called RM-Risk Management
ORMS Operational Resource Management System CAP database to track equipment, vehicles, and aircraft
OSC Operations Section Chief
PA Public Affairs (Officer) Office Symbol
PCR Pacific Region
PD Professional Development Office Symbol. Previous name for senior member education and training program. Now ET or E&T
PESTLE Political, Environmental, Social, Technological, Legal, Economic Main categories considered when evaluating opportunities and threats during CAP's strategic planning process
PII Personally Identifiable Information CAP confidential information about an individual that can be used to distinguish or trace that individual’s identity. See CAPR 1-2(I) for details.
PIO Public Information Officer
PLB Personal Locator Beacon Emergency beacon used by individuals to send a distress signal in an emergency when away from normal emergency services (e.g. when hiking in the mountains)
PLS Point Last Seen Point where target was actually seen
PMC Partially Mission Capable Condition of any piece of equipment, aircraft, or training device where it can perform some, but not all, of its missions.
PME Professional Military Education
POA Plan of Action
POA Probability of Area Probability that a search target is in a specified area
POC Point of Contact Person to contact for additional information
POD Probability of Detection Probability that a search target will be found if it is in the search area
PODC Point of Distribution Course
PODS Point of Distribution System Location during disaster response where residents can pick up food water and supplies
PODS Points of Dispensing Location during disaster response where residents can pick up medications
POS Probability of Success Probability based on combination of POD and POA
POV Personally Owned Vehicles Vehicles owned by members
PPC Private Pilot Certificate Term used for FAA certification for individuals allowed to pilot light aircraft.
PPE Personal Protective Equipment Items for individual use to provide safety protection, such as reflective vests, work gloves, and climbing helmets
PSC Planning Section Chief
Rank Order of precedence among members. Definition derived from 10 USC §101
RCAC Region Cadet Advisory Council Region-level advisory council consisting of cadet representatives from each wing in the region, plus officers, to provide input on the cadet program and recommend changes.
RCC Region Cadet Competition A competition held in each region where cadets compete in a cross-section of the cadet program, including drill, color guard, fitness, and knowledge.
RCC Region Commander Certificate Region Commander Certificate training
RCLS Region Cadet Leadership School
ReadyOp Ready Op A secure web-based platform to support planning, response, command and communications for single agencies and unified commands. Allows users to be a part of a mission by giving the ability to participate from a computer or a smart phone.
REDCAP A real world CAP mission May be any real mission (not exercise) assigned by AFRCC or the NOC
RM Risk Management Formerly called Operational Risk Management
RMR Rocky Mountain Region
RON Remain Overnight Module in WMIRS for approval to fund lodging and per diem (food) during a mission
ROW Rest of the World Area outside search area
RPA Remotely Piloted Aircraft Aircraft controlled from a distance/pilot not on board. Also known as UAS
RPP Rated Preparatory Program An AF program that provides qualified active Airmen interested in cross-training to an Air Force rated career field an opportunity to gain and strengthen basic aviation skills. Civil Air Patrol volunteer flight instructors provide air and ground instruction to introduce students to aviation fundamentals.
RSC Region Staff College An in-residence course previously required for completion of Level IV in the legacy Professional Development Program. This college is no longer offered. The individual classes have been incorporated in the modules of the Senior Member Education and Training Program.
SAR Search and Rescue
SAR Suspicious Activity Reporting Used by DHS and law enforcement
SAREX Search and Rescue Exercise Practice search and rescue mission
SAV Staff Assistance Visit Visit by higher headquarters staff to review programs and provide advice. Not an inspection.
SCC Squadron Commander Certificate Squadron Commander Certificate training offered as electives for those in a Level 3

online cohort. Members who completed the Unit Commanders Course (UCC) do not need to take the SCC modules

SDA Guide Staff Duty Analysis Guide Leadership development for cadet officers. CAPP 60-32
SE Safety Office Symbol
SECAF Secretary of the Air Force
SER Southeast Region
SET Skills Evaluator Training Standard guidance and education for personnel that will conduct and certify emergency services training. (see ES SET Website)
SFGC Shelter Field Guide Course Shelter management course for disaster relief operations
SFRO Senior Flight Release Officer
SIRS Safety Information Reporting System Now called CAPSIS
SL Service Learning Learning by leading and participating in projects/activities
SLS Squadron Leadership Course Previous course for Senior Members about how a squadron operates. Replaced by Level 2 modules in Volunteer University
SMART Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound A framework for setting goals to establish clear, attainable goals that includes accountability to a deadline
SMC/BISC AFRCC SAR Management Course
SNCO Senior Noncommissioned Officer Grades of master sergeant, senior master sergeant, and chief master sergeant
SOD Squadron of Distinction Annual award given by regions to the top cadet unit in the region
SOM Squadron of Merit Annual award given by wings to the top cadet unit in the wing
SOP Standard Operating Procedures Documented method of operations for a specific activity or function
SOS Squadron Officers School An Air Force Professional Military Education School for lieutenants and captains, completion of which earns equivalency credit for some modules in the Senior Member Education and Training Program
SPC National Inland SAR Planning Course
SQTR Specialty Qualification Training Record Form to track Emergency Services qualifications
SRPA Surrogate Remotely-Piloted Aircraft a.k.a. "Green Flag"
SSG Strategic Steering Group A Board of Governors chartered group of leaders, stakeholders, internal and external subject matter experts, and industry representatives tasked with making recommendations to the Board for strategic direction, objectives, and metrics.
SSO Safety Significant Occurrences CAPR 160-2 attachment 2 #19
STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
SUI Subordinate Unit Inspection Wing inspection program for units below wing level (groups/squadrons) conducted every 24 months
sUAS Small Unmanned Aircraft System Small "drone" aircraft
SWOT Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats The SWOT analysis is a common tool used in strategic planning. CAP’s SWOT is reviewed annually and revised to reflect our current state to embrace opportunities and improve to become more capable and agile. SWOT also helps us to manage threats (or risks). Strengths and Weaknesses are internal to CAP. Opportunities and Threats are external forces.
TAC Training, Advising, and Counselling (Officer) Previous term used for Training Officer
TAG The Adjutant General Highest Commander in a State’s National Guard. In charge of Air and Army Guard. Selected by and reports to the governor
TLC Training Leaders of Cadets Course for Senior Members to learn about the cadet program. Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced courses are available
TLP Team Leadership Project (or Problem) Team activity to see how people work in the dynamics of a group
TMP Transport Mission Pilot
TO Testing Officer Duty Position
TO Training Officer Current term used at encampments for the senior members who provide an adult presence with a flight and mentor cadre and students (Formerly called TAC Officer)
TOA Table of Allowances Official list of authorized equipment and quantities published by NHQ (e.g. vehicles, radios)
TOP Flight Teacher Orientation Program Flight Familiarization flight in a CAP aircraft for AE Members to experience flight.
TOP Cadet Take-off Program Needs-based program supporting cadets at week-long powered and glider flight academies, possibly leading at a solo flight.
TRUST Certificate The Recreational UAS Safety Test An aeronautical knowledge and safety test required by law for all UAS recreational flyers
TSA The Spaatz Association Organization of individuals who earned CAP's General Carl A. Spaatz Award or Certificate of Proficiency. Separate organization from CAP
TTX Table-top Exercise Exercise that is restricted to management functions with field teams simulated in order to focus on management skills and processes
TUV Temporary Use Vehicles Vehicles rented or borrowed by CAP
UAO Unit Alert Officer
UAS Unmanned Aircraft System Aircraft of any size that is remotely piloted
UASMP sUAS Mission Pilot
UAST sUAS Technician
UCC Unit Commanders Course Previous course for Senior Members to learn about being a unit commander. Replaced by the Squadron Commander Certificate (SCC), Group Commander Certificate (GCC), and Region Commander Certificate (RCC)
UDF Urban Direction Finding Mission to locate Emergency Locator Transmitters (emergency beacons)
USAF United States Air Force
USAFR United States Air Force Reserve Federal reserve component of the USAF. Some Reservists are assigned to CAP-USAF to augment the oversite and support provided to CAP (e.g. Operations Evaluations, encampment advisors/support)
USC United States Code Also known as Federal law. 10 USC Chapter 909 (§9441-9448) and 36 USC Chapter 403 (§40301-40307) govern CAP.
v/r very respectfully Used as a closing statement before a signature block
VAWG Virginia Wing Wing naming convention is 2-letter postal abbreviation (or DC for NATCAP) plus "WG"
VDEM Virginia Department of Emergency Management Virginia state agency responsible for search and rescue, state support in disasters, etc.
VDOA Virginia Department of Aviation Virginia state agency
VFR Visual Flight Rules
VHF Very High Frequency Radio operating in a range of 30 to 300 megahertz. VHF radios are the most commonly used in CAP, used fixed stations, vehicles, aircraft, and handheld radios in support of all CAP missions, including Emergency Services, Aerospace Education and the CAP Cadet Program. Civil Air Patrol operates primarily on frequencies assigned by the United States Air Force.
VIR Virtual In-Residence Online live courses in the Senior Member Education and Training Program taught by Volunteer University
VOAD Volunteer Organizations Assisting in Disasters Primarily a church oriented group that assists in disaster response.
VOLU Volunteer University The organization that offers the modules necessary to advance in the Senior Member Education and Training Program
VTTX Virtual Tabletop Exercise Online version of a Tabletop Exercise to provide training to incident management personnel.
WA Wing Administrator Office Symbol
WAA Wreaths Across America Service project and fundraiser where units collect sponsorships for wreaths to be laid at National Cemeteries in December. Many units also participate or organize the ceremony and wreath-laying events as a service project in their local community.
WAO Wing Alerting Officer
WFA Wing Financial Analyst National employee who provides financial oversight to wings. Office Symbol is FMA.
WMIRS Web Mission Information Reporting System CAP's online database to track missions, sorties, aircraft, and funding
WOCN Work Order Control Number Tracking identifier for discrepancies listed in AMRAD
WS Water Survival
WSA Web Security Administrator
XO Executive Officer Office Symbol
XP Plans and Programs Office Symbol