Waukesha Composite Aerospace Education Programs

THE SENIOR MEMBER AEROSPACE EDUCATION PROGRAM

The unit Aerospace Education Officer or (in composite squadrons) the Aerospace Education Officer for Senior Members. This individual works with the Commander, the Deputy Commander, and the Activities officer to ensure implementation of the program in the unit. Components:

AEROSPACE EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR SENIOR MEMBERS [AEPSM] A voluntary aerospace program based on the textbook Aerospace: The Challenge. Members read and study the text and complete a 100-question evaluation to earn the Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager Award. The program may be completed individually or through a unit study program that may include guest speakers, informal instruction, or other educational support.

AEROSPACE CURRENT EVENTS A ten-minute [minimum] segment of the weekly meeting devoted to a discussion of aerospace current events. All unit members participate; the discussion may be led by the Aerospace Education Officer, by a Phase III or IV cadet, or by volunteers. It may focus on recent news articles, on items displayed on the unit Aerospace Education bulletin board, or in any other fashion as determined by the unit.

AEROSPACE EXCELLENCE A program designed to involve all members of the unit in hands-on aerospace activities; participation by the unit is voluntary. Unit Commanders and Aerospace Education Officers jointly sign the unit agreement of participation; the Aerospace Education Officer conducts the program. Units completing one monthly aerospace activity from the five-volume Aerospace 2000 materials earn a plaque for the unit; individual certificates of completion are also available for unit members.

LEVEL III AEROSPACE EDUCATION OFFICER SPECIALTY TRACK The 215 specialty track is divided into three ratings: Technician, Senior, and Master -- each with its own specific requirements for completion of the rating. Requirements include knowledge, study, and experience as delineated in the specialty track pamphlet. Senior members choosing to complete the specialty track should follow the requirements as listed in Pamphlet 215. In addition, members who complete the master rating are eligible to receive the A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Award.

INDIVIDUAL AEROSPACE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Each member has a personal obligation to sustain a level of aerospace knowledge that will ensure a strong professional organization. Members can read professional magazines, journals, and books as well as keeping up with current events. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all senior members to promote aerospace education within CAP ad in their communities.