ICUT

[lordmonar]

Just got an E-mail from my wing cc.......ICUT should go live in two weeks (20 Aug)....this is from Jonny Dean at NHQ.

[Eclipse]

A notice on eServices now says the same thing.

[ol'fido]

Heard about it last week at encampment.

[Extremepredjudice]

So do you have to take ICUT or will ACUT/BCUT be grandfathered in?

[Eclipse]

http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/R100_001_162D77B8183A1.pdf

A few key things clarified...

ICUT upgrades:
g. Members who hold a valid ACUT qualification as of the formal  introduction of the
ICUT course will need to take the OP1 section of the ICUT course, IAW paragraph b above,
which is an orientation to the 21st Century CAP Communications system; however, they have
the option of not taking the ICUT sections about operation of VHF-FM radios (T1)  and radio
operating procedures (OP2).   The Learning Management System used for online ICUT
instruction and Ops Quals  are structured to reflect this option.  It is recommended that all
communicators take all sections of ICUT in order to be familiar with the training received by all
members.

[spacecommand]

No info though on BCUT being grandfathered in?  I just spent a Saturday not too long ago taking a BCUT course, with "outdoor practice" and doing different practice scenarios with an evaluator.   

[SarDragon]

No info though on BCUT being grandfathered in?  I just spent a Saturday not too long ago taking a BCUT course, with "outdoor practice" and doing different practice scenarios with an evaluator.   

b. Members authorized to operate on CAP frequencies on the issue date of this regulation, including for both Communications Program and ES Program, as well as other administrative reasons, must requalify within 3 years by taking the first module of the ICUT course, Orientation to the CAP Communications System, and completing the online test. Completion of the ICUT modules on operation of VHF-FM radios and standard radio operating procedures is optional for those previously qualified for a CAPF 76, Radio Station Authorization.

Essentially, everyone who currently has an ROA will need to upgrade. It would be best to do it ASAP.

[♠SARKID♠]

This thing has been the Duke Nukem Forever of CAP.  Lets hope it doesn't faceplant like Duke did when it finally came out.

[SarDragon]

I'm wondering where it was Beta tested. Sure wasn't in CAWG.

[Larry Mangum]

I'm wondering where it was Beta tested. Sure wasn't in CAWG.

NESA for the last two years, plus several wings, if I remember correctly.

[jeders]

I'm wondering where it was Beta tested. Sure wasn't in CAWG.

So I signed into eServices last night, and noticed the Learning Management System under my restricted apps. So I guess TXWG is part of the Beta. Though since I haven't been told anything officially I'm not sure if I should go ahead and take it or just wait a couple more weeks.

No info though on BCUT being grandfathered in?  I just spent a Saturday not too long ago taking a BCUT course, with "outdoor practice" and doing different practice scenarios with an evaluator.   

According to the ICUT link in my eServices, if you have ACUT, you have to take module 1 called OP1. If you do NOT have ACUT, even if you have BCUT, you have to take all 3 modules, OP1, T1, and OP2.

[Walkman]

Even though I have ACUT, I'm thinking of taking the full ICUT course when it's ready. I don't get much time working with comms, so the review for me would be helpful.

[Critical AOA]

Even though I have ACUT, I'm thinking of taking the full ICUT course when it's ready. I don't get much time working with comms, so the review for me would be helpful.

I am thinking of doing the same.  To me it is more about knowledge and proficiency than just checking off a box.

[spacecommand]

No info though on BCUT being grandfathered in?  I just spent a Saturday not too long ago taking a BCUT course, with "outdoor practice" and doing different practice scenarios with an evaluator.   

b. Members authorized to operate on CAP frequencies on the issue date of this regulation, including for both Communications Program and ES Program, as well as other administrative reasons, must requalify within 3 years by taking the first module of the ICUT course, Orientation to the CAP Communications System, and completing the online test. Completion of the ICUT modules on operation of VHF-FM radios and standard radio operating procedures is optional for those previously qualified for a CAPF 76, Radio Station Authorization.

Essentially, everyone who currently has an ROA will need to upgrade. It would be best to do it ASAP.

Thanks, but isn't a CAPF 76 a ROA "Radio Operator Authorization"(that's what it says on my card) rather than a "Radio Station Authorization" (RSA?).

[SarDragon]

That is correct.

From the Forms index online:

F76

Civil Air Patrol Radio Operator Authorization (Issued by region or wing DCs only)

[Walkman]

I am thinking of doing the same.  To me it is more about knowledge and proficiency than just checking off a box.

Too much too do and not enough time to do it in for me to stay really proficient at everything I'm interested in in CAP. I'll take any remedial train gin I can.

Seriously, if money didn't matter, I'd make CAP my full-time vocation.

[Private Investigator]

Seriously, if money didn't matter, I'd make CAP my full-time vocation.

When I retired I did CAP full time or at least a lot. When I got divorced and had to go back to work, it cut into my CAP time.

I play the lottery to finance my bid at being a future Wing Commander   

[Walkman]

When I retired I did CAP full time or at least a lot. When I got divorced and had to go back to work, it cut into my CAP time.

I play the lottery to finance my bid at being a future Wing Commander   

*Like*

[Larry Mangum]

The only reason I would not do all modules for now, is that module 2, reteaches the phonetic alphabet to start and to watch a video of someone going alpha, braveo, charlie, delta..... is a little too much at times.

[Eclipse]

We need a subversive movement that teaches the wrong phonetic alphabet:

Lavatorial

Broccoli

Copenhagen

Darkman

Esophagus

Ferrengi

Gulf (not "Golf" and always make a huge deal about the spelling!)

Hardkewl

Inception

Lama

Mortimer

Nickelback

Orangutan

Propecia

Quark

Rotoscope

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Tangerine

Unterseeboote

Valedictorian

Xylophone

Ybecausewelikeyou

Zambone