Educational Requirements in the CAP

[Hardshell Clam]

I had a conversation ith a reservist who asked if the CAP had educational requirement to be appointed as a CP Officer?

I looked through what I have and could not find anything, so I pose this question:

Can one without a high school degree become an officer in the CAP?

[MSG Mac]

CAPR 35-5, Sec B 2-1

[Hardshell Clam]

Thanks  :clap: I was sure I ha read it but could not place where.  Good to know but you could be promoted to major, unit commander etc. with only a  GED. That is a little troublesome.

[tsrup]

edit:

All sections cite high school education or equivalent (GED) as requirements to initial appointment.

[tsrup]

Thanks  :clap: I was sure I ha read it but could not place where.  Good to know but you could be promoted to major, unit commander etc. with only a  GED. That is a little troublesome.

Theoretically you could become Maj. General/CAP national commander.

[Hardshell Clam]

Thanks  :clap: I was sure I ha read it but could not place where.  Good to know but you could be promoted to major, unit commander etc. with only a  GED. That is a little troublesome.

Theoretically you could become Maj. General/CAP national commander.

Indeed.

[Eclipse]

Thanks  :clap: I was sure I ha read it but could not place where.  Good to know but you could be promoted to major, unit commander etc. with only a  GED. That is a little troublesome.

Why?

[johnnyb47]

Thanks  :clap: I was sure I ha read it but could not place where.  Good to know but you could be promoted to major, unit commander etc. with only a  GED. That is a little troublesome.

Why?

I was wondering the same thing.

[davidsinn]

Thanks  :clap: I was sure I ha read it but could not place where.  Good to know but you could be promoted to major, unit commander etc. with only a  GED. That is a little troublesome.

Why?

I'm curious too. Some of the dumbest people I know have advanced degrees. I also know smart ones with advanced degrees. Point is formal education merely means you could endure school and check boxes.

[Hardshell Clam]

Not going there about education, etc: "Don't wrestle in the mud with the pigs, you both get dirty and the pig likes it".

FYI: I'm not calling ANYONE a pig, I'm just not getting into THAT debate...

[johnnyb47]

Well you made what can basically be taken as a negative comment about some of our membership. You slung mud first. I take this one personally as I know of some high class/quality individuals who have a GED and most times it was a matter of circumstance, nothing more. Backup your comment and explain why you find someone with a GED in a leadership role in CAP troublesome or stop making arrogant, pointless posts.

[Eclipse]

Not going there about education, etc: "Don't wrestle in the mud with the pigs, you both get dirty and the pig likes it".

You started the thread, then you made the negative inference, then you don't want to discuss it?

[Hardshell Clam]

Not going there about education, etc: "Don't wrestle in the mud with the pigs, you both get dirty and the pig likes it".

FYI: I'm not calling ANYONE a pig, I'm just not getting into THAT debate...

[Hardshell Clam]

Not going there about education, etc: "Don't wrestle in the mud with the pigs, you both get dirty and the pig likes it".

You started the thread, then you made the negative inference, then you don't want to discuss it?

Sorry Eclipse, I would not dicsuss the color of the sky with you,  I prefer not to deal with you.

[tsrup]

Troll....

[Hardshell Clam]

Troll....

Now THAT is mature, resorting to name calling.

[tsrup]

Troll....

Now THAT is mature, resorting to name calling.

It is what it is,
This is the second thread in 24 hours where you've said something controversial and then refused to back it up.  It seems like you are just trying to incite negative response. 

Hense "Trolling"..

If I'm off base, then why don't you start contributing to the discussions you start.

[SARDOC]

[lmgtfy]Troll
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[Hardshell Clam]

"It is what it is".

What was my first controversial thread?

[Hardshell Clam]

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Name calling... Really showing the spirt of our core values in the respect area... Do you have something to add?