CAPF 120 Online

[RogueLeader]

NHQ has released the new online CAPF 120 awards system, and allows for old awards to be input as well. 

[JC004]

I just used it.  I recommended myself for a Lifesaving and a National Commander's Commendation.  I hope I get them.      (kidding....I put in my historical awards, and uploaded copies of those 2 certificates, so we'll see how it works).  I'm guessing someone has to look at those 2 certificates along the line, somewhere.

Here's the box people need to use for historical awards, like mine:


It looks like this:

[Garibaldi]

I just used it.  I recommended myself for a Lifesaving and a National Commander's Commendation.  I hope I get them.      (kidding....I put in my historical awards, and uploaded copies of those 2 certificates, so we'll see how it works).  I'm guessing someone has to look at those 2 certificates along the line, somewhere.

It would only have passed if you had directed traffic at little to no peril to yourself.

[JC004]

My certificate was like 2.5 MB.  It was kind of a pain to reduce it. 

Perhaps they should raise the limit a little because people lacking the computer skills will have problems. 

There's no reason the certificates can't be deleted for people like me after they are reviewed and input is done, so size shouldn't be a huge factor. 

[AlphaSigOU]

Uploaded the 120s and documentation for my two wing Com-Comms, my National Com-Comm and an Achievement Award. Gotta do some historical digging for my two SER Green Weenies - ahem - unit citations from when I was a cadink.

[James Shaw]

I submitted one (historical) and will be curious as to where it shows up in my eservices after approval.

[JC004]

Uploaded the 120s and documentation for my two wing Com-Comms, my National Com-Comm and an Achievement Award. Gotta do some historical digging for my two SER Green Weenies - ahem - unit citations from when I was a cadink.

I'm not sure yet if they are tracking Unit Citations on individuals' records.  It doesn't specify. 

[MSG Mac]

I would assume that UCs would only be input if you have a by-name listing.
Now I have to find my Exceptionals, 3MSA, 8 ComComs, and a Lifesaving Award

[NCRblues]

So, what happens if we can't find old supporting paperwork?

For instance, my Disaster relief with V, awarded by Brg. Gen. Glasgow after Katrina, I have no documents, the unit I was in is  gone and the commander of the unit and the awarding party is (obviously) not real active in cap anymore.

I have a feeling I'm not the only one in this boat.

[JC004]

I would assume that UCs would only be input if you have a by-name listing.
Now I have to find my Exceptionals, 3MSA, 8 ComComs, and a Lifesaving Award

Mine was done first in MER, so they could test it and check out how it works at region HQ level.      Take your time.  It may take a little to get them processed. 

So, what happens if we can't find old supporting paperwork?

For instance, my Disaster relief with V, awarded by Brg. Gen. Glasgow after Katrina, I have no documents, the unit I was in is  gone and the commander of the unit and the awarding party is (obviously) not real active in cap anymore.

I have a feeling I'm not the only one in this boat.

Don't worry about that because DR with V is not a personal decoration, done on a Form 120.  It isn't going in eServices anyway.  But to update your file, you could get a memo from an on-site supervisor who was there.  Get your wing CC to sign a CAPF 2a and show them your memo.  Updating old records is a challenge.  I've been doing mission records (and others) for myself and another SM recently.  It's been ongoing for a few months. 

You should also make yourself a spreadsheet like this.  We have these for all personnel in the unit, all actual and training missions.  It helps with ES qualifications, find ribbons, SAR ribbons, CD ribbons, HLS ribbons, etc.  I made you a sample with the appropriate information so it's easy to figure out:

[Jaison009]

No you are not the only one in that situation.

So, what happens if we can't find old supporting paperwork?

For instance, my Disaster relief with V, awarded by Brg. Gen. Glasgow after Katrina, I have no documents, the unit I was in is  gone and the commander of the unit and the awarding party is (obviously) not real active in cap anymore.

I have a feeling I'm not the only one in this boat.

[Luis R. Ramos]

Why didnt youy keep copies of the document?

I still have a copy of the support documentation for my DR with V awarded at a Wing conference for Sept 11...

As a matter of fact, have copies of documentation for all awards I got...

[arajca]

Why didnt youy keep copies of the document?

I still have a copy of the support documentation for my DR with V awarded at a Wing conference for Sept 11...

As a matter of fact, have copies of documentation for all awards I got...

That is possible IF you get a copy of the documentation. Most of my awards, I have the certificate. I never received a copy of the supporting documentation.

[NCRblues]

Why didnt youy keep copies of the document?

I still have a copy of the support documentation for my DR with V awarded at a Wing conference for Sept 11...

As a matter of fact, have copies of documentation for all awards I got...

I was never given any supporting documentation for any of the awards I have. The certificates in lovely frames, yes, paperwork? No.

[Paul Creed III]

Why didnt youy keep copies of the document?

I still have a copy of the support documentation for my DR with V awarded at a Wing conference for Sept 11...

As a matter of fact, have copies of documentation for all awards I got...

I was never given any supporting documentation for any of the awards I have. The certificates in lovely frames, yes, paperwork? No.

Same here.

[Chappie]

Same here -- certificates but no documentation.    Don't plan to take all the items off the "love me" wall to take a pic of all the awards received during the past 19 years -- just to have them listed in e-Services.  The framed items and the ribbons are sufficient for me.

[Luis R. Ramos]

Duh!

Any certificates, if they have your names should be proof enough ya got the award. Make a photocopy of it. If it is mounted on a wall or framed take a photo with your cell and submit it with the electronic 120.

[JC004]

In many, many cases, the 120 disappears - especially when they are presented at wing or higher levels.  Conferences are a lot of work.  A taping the 120s to the back of the frame is a commonly skipped step.  A certificate is sufficient.

For my personnel, they have electronic records.  Certificates are kept in PDF, cleaned up with any background from the certificate paper removed.  That way, the unit also has them.  I photograph them with a DSLR in RAW format, correct problems with the image, have the background removed, and make a PDF. 

There can be solutions for people with unusual situations too.  I helped a member who had a house fire.  We got evidence of the certificates he was missing from old wing newsletters, then asked his wing to re-make the certificates for him, which they gladly did. 

I also helped someone who had a bunch of items stolen (why they'd steal CAP stuff, we couldn't figure out - the thief might have thought there was something important in the box).  He was most upset about his old plastic cadet ribbons, so I arranged with someone to send me replacements for him.  The guy gave a lot to this country in the military, and gave a lot to CAP - it's the least I could have done. 

I just arranged this year for Bronze Medal of Valor replacement.

These record restorations just required some critical thinking, asking around, and a little strategy.  I'd be glad to help with advice (or contacts, if I have them) for people who are in unusual situations.  I learned from the masters of personnel and admin.   

[Chappie]

Duh!

Any certificates, if they have your names should be proof enough ya got the award. Make a photocopy of it. If it is mounted on a wall or framed take a photo with your cell and submit it with the electronic 120.

It would take time that I don't want to take for some multiple awards.   For the ESA/MSA/CommComms, I have one showing in the frame and the others stacked up behind them in the same frame.  I swear that CAP produces so many awards/certificates that one could wall paper 3 houses or more if they were to display every single one of them

[Storm Chaser]

I'm the same way. I don't have a single one displayed.