The CIVIL AIR PATROL AT THE CROSSROADS report (1999)

[RiverAux]

Those interested in structural change and especially those interested in putting together a formal report may be interested in this:  http://members.aol.com/eglincap2/mrcrpt1.htm.  This 1999 report was entitled, CIVIL AIR PATROL AT THE CROSSROADS: AN ORGANIZATIONAL MODEL
FOR LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE IN THE 21ST CENTURY by something called the Civil Air Patrol Membership Committee.  This was actually a group made up of contributors to the old CAP-TALK email discussion group that received the blessing of NHQ Legal and the Nat. Cdr. to formalize their recommendations.

Below is the table of contents to give you an idea of whats in it:

CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
1.1 INTRODUCTION
1.2 METHODOLOGY AND COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
1.3 MAJOR AREAS OF CONCERN

CHAPTER 2- MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND REPRESENTATION

2.1 STAKEHOLDERS
2.1.1 Current Organizational Structure
2.1.2 Effects of 1994 Reorganization
2.1.3 Closed Loop Leadership Selection
2.1.4 Inadequate Membership Representation

2.2 SOLUTIONS
2.2.1 Direct Membership Election of Corporate Officers
2.2.2 Other Organizations

2.3 GOVERNANCE AND OVERSIGHT RESTRUCTURING
2.3.1 National Board of Directors
2.3.2 Board of Visitors
2.3.3 National Commander's Proposal
2.3.4 MRC Governance and Oversight Proposal
2.3.5 CAP Oversight Board

2.4 SUMMARY
2.4.1 MRC Conditions for Oversight Board
2.4.2 MRC Conditions for National Board Restructure

CHAPTER 3 - DISCIPLINE AND DUE PROCESS

3.1 EXPECTATIONS
3.1.1 The Cadet Oath
3.1.2 Proposed Senior Member Code of Conduct

3.2 CONFLICT RESOLUTION VS. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
3.2.1 Command Responsibilities
3.2.2 Conflict Resolution
3.2.3 Legitimate Disciplinary Situations
3.2.4 Due Process Abuses

3.3 THE CAP INSPECTOR SYSTEM

3.4 SOLUTIONS
3.4.1 Code of Conduct
3.4.2 Conflict Resolution
3.4.3 Graduated Escalation
3.4.4 Non-Renewal Without Due Process
3.4.5 Change of Jurisdiction
3.4.6 The Inspector System
3.4.7 Disciplinary Review Board
3.5 SUMMARY

CHAPTER 4 - SENIOR MEMBER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
4.1 LEADERSHIP TRAINING ISSUES
4.1.1 Leadership Training Sources

4.2 LEADERSHIP TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS
4.2.1 Common Leadership Training
4.2.2 Command Preparation Training
4.2.3 Training Methods
4.2.4 Mission Related Skills Exemptions
4.2.5 Improve Senior Member Customs and Courtesies Training

4.3 TECHNICAL TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS
4.3.1 Mentors
4.3.2 Command Echelon Staff Assignments
4.4 SUMMARY

CHAPTER 5 - CUSTOMER AND OPERATIONAL MISSION DEVELOPMENT
5.1 MAINTAINING MISSION READINESS
5.1.1 Alternative Missions

5.2 TECHNOLOGY THREATS AND OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.1 Communications
5.2.2 Airborne and Ground Team SAR Equipment
5.2.3 Technological Enhancements
5.2.4 Aircraft Selection
5.2.5 Technology Assessment and Training Group

5.3 RELATIONSHIP TO CUSTOMERS AND OTHER AGENCIES
5.3.1 Operational Agreements
5.3.2 Lack of Customer Focus

5.4 SOLUTIONS
5.4.1 Mission Development Office
5.4.2 MOU and OMA Oversight
5.4.3 Technology Assessment and Training Group
APPENDIX A- THE MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTATION COMMITTEE
APPENDIX B- PROPOSED SENIOR MEMBER CODE OF CONDUCT

Some of the issues discussed are identical to those brought up here: distancing from the AF, closed loop leadership selection, senior member professional development.  Some of the recommendations closely parallel those presented here.  Other issues are no longer relevant to CAP today. 

In any case, it is an interesting document.  I wonder if any of those involved in that process would be willing to help their philosophical descendents on this board by offering advice on the process and their thoughts on the outcome of their project. 

[Earhart1971]

Those interested in structural change and especially those interested in putting together a formal report may be interested in this:  http://members.aol.com/eglincap2/mrcrpt1.htm.  This 1999 report was entitled, CIVIL AIR PATROL AT THE CROSSROADS: AN ORGANIZATIONAL MODEL
FOR LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE IN THE 21ST CENTURY by something called the Civil Air Patrol Membership Committee.

I wonder if any of those involved in that process would be willing to help their philosophical descendents on this board by offering advice on the process and theiBut you could probably find his phone number on Yahoo, people search.r thoughts on the outcome of their project. 

Lt Col Mike Thompson, and I discussed that work a while back.

I think he said all that was shelved, nothing came of it, Mike and I discussed the vision for CAP.

The problem with the CAP structure now and the one his commitee envisions is that they are afraid to have a strong National Commander.

But, electing the governing body of CAP from the general membership is a good idea.