New Commander's specialty track

[Eclipse]

I think there should be one ribbon or badge (or device) for a single accomplishment.  For instance, if you are a Master in Aerospace than you get a badge, not a badge, a ribbon (Crossfield), and a device (on the leadership award).

What about when you are rated in multiple specialties?

You can only wear one or two of the badges (usually only one, since wearing a PD badge over the nameplate, though authorized, looks "odd").

I, for example, have two seniors and a master (which reminds me I have to update the rack).

[Alaric]

I think there should be one ribbon or badge (or device) for a single accomplishment.  For instance, if you are a Master in Aerospace than you get a badge, not a badge, a ribbon (Crossfield), and a device (on the leadership award).

What about when you are rated in multiple specialties?

You can only wear one or two of the badges (usually only one, since wearing a PD badge over the nameplate, though authorized, looks "odd").

I, for example, have two seniors and a master (which reminds me I have to update the rack).

Then, like myself who also has two seniors and a master, I wear the one that either has something to do with my function at the time, if I'm directing a CLC, I'll wear my Senior in PD; if I'm acting in a finance capacity, my Finance badge, etc.

[Eclipse]

Makes sense, but what if you choose to wear no badges at all?

The badge(s) are essentially equivalent of an MOS badge.  Personally I'd prefer they all went over instead of under.

[Alaric]

Makes sense, but what if you choose to wear no badges at all?

The badge(s) are essentially equivalent of an MOS badge.  Personally I'd prefer they all went over instead of under.

Then don't that's a choice

[Eclipse]

I wouldn't mind reducing the ribbons overall - maybe get the leadership when you get your first Tech, and then just add
attachments for senior and master, etc.

[Garibaldi]

I wouldn't mind reducing the ribbons overall - maybe get the leadership when you get your first Tech, and then just add
attachments for senior and master, etc.

I sense a disturbance in the Force...

[Eclipse]

While I'm thinking about it - CS Jumpstarts are due by 31 March 2014.

CAPP 222 17 APRIL 2013
http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/P222_95366131D292D.pdf

Current and previous commanders have a single opportunity to
"jump-start" their progression through the Command Track based on
the qualifications listed below:

• If the member has successfully served at least 1 year as a
squadron commander or squadron deputy commander prior to 30
April 2013, he or she may be awarded the Technician rating.

• If the member has successfully served at least 1 year as a
squadron commander or squadron deputy commander AND at
least 1 year as a unit commander or vice commander above the
squadron level, prior to 30 April 2013 he or she may be awarded
the Senior rating.

• If the member has successfully served at least 5 years as a
commander or vice commander (with a minimum of 3 years as
commander) at any echelon above squadron level (service may
be combined between echelons), prior to 30 April 2013 he or she
may be awarded the Master rating.

[FlyTiger77]

If you are keeping score at home, the Jump Start deadline (31 Mar 14) is rapidly approaching.

I have attached a fillable .pdf version of the form for convenience.

[Eclipse]

One last reminder, the deadline is Monday.

[Storm Chaser]

One of the service requirements in CAPP 222 is to "Train for at least 12 months for the Technician rating in this track." Does anyone know if that means 12 months from the movement one is enrolled in the Command Specialty Track? Or does that count time served in a command duty position and/or other related training?

[Tim Medeiros]

With it saying "in this track" I'd venture to say from the date of enrollment.