Why 21 to be an officer?

[gallagheria]

There's no reason to have subdued nametapes.

Then why a subdued (i.e., camo) uniform? Makes no sense.

[SDF_Specialist]

There's no reason to have subdued nametapes.

Then why a subdued (i.e., camo) uniform? Makes no sense.

I just think subdued nametapes on the subdued uniform would be a moral booster. It would show non-CAP members that CAP is a serious organization. Then there's the people who may take the subdued nametapes too serious, and get a big head. Why not blue lettering on the green tapes just like the AF?

[Eagle400]

I just think subdued nametapes on the subdued uniform would be a moral booster. It would show non-CAP members that CAP is a serious organization.

CAP doesn't need subdued nametapes on the BDU to show the public that it is a serious organization.  What CAP does need is honest leadership who don't go on ego trips and fire people just because they disagree with them, or people who come up with "Missions for America" or "More Than Meets the Skies" and treat the slogans as more important than a real mission statement.  Trust me, when it comes to morale, replacing people who need to go makes way more of a difference than changing a uniform item or items.    

Then there's the people who may take the subdued nametapes too serious, and get a big head.

Aaaah... you're beginning to see why they're not allowed for CAP...

Why not blue lettering on the green tapes just like the AF?

Because the Air Force will never let CAP wear them.  Why?  Same reason they won't let CAP officers wear blue nametags and epaulets.  Looks too much like the Air Force.  There are other reasons, but this is a big one.

 

[gistek]

Personally I'd like to see an expansion of the senior NCO grades. You come in as a Senior Member. When you pass your Level I and CPPT you are promoted to FO1 or SSgt or similar. After time in grade and additional training/testing (like CLC) you go up to MSgt. Then another time in grade with completion of Technician rating in a specialty track and the next level of training/testing (maybe SLS) you get CMSgt. Then you take a third course - maybe leadership oriented or heavier on the military protocols & etc -  plus complete Senior rating in one or Technician rating in two specialty tracks to get your 2Lt. 1Lt would require time in grade, UCC, additional specialty track ratings (min SR in one and Tech in two). Capt and up would then be pretty much the same.

Using this method I would not yet qualify for 1Lt and might not qualify for 2Lt as I haven't had much training in the military protocols.

The time in grade could be compressed for seniors over age 21, but would be designed so that an 18 year old couldn't make 2Lt before their 21st birthday.

The 2Lt could also be offered as an special appointment to senior members who have a 4 year college degree related to their specialty track, but they would have to complete all the testing and training required for the lower ranks in order to be promoted. (1Lt could be the same way for a Masters degree)