New CAP Photo ID

[PhoenixRisen]

You know... NHQ is making this big push for photo ID cards, and I have yet to see one official announcement from them with a sample of the ID.  I know the sample is running around the unofficial channels, but c'mon now.

As a fellow CS'er, welcome to CAPtalk Capt. McLarty.

The official (new) CAPID card design can be seen in this Nat'l/CC video update. http://civilairpatrolnhq.sitestream.com/PinedaFebUpdate.vsml

[Eclipse]

CAPFLT001 made it official in his last video update. It as reiterated at the NBB meeting that we would see them in April or May, and now my Legal people are saying may.

If you go to capchannel (http://www.capchannel.com/home)you can find the video.

Not sure how more official it can be than that.

[Nick]

CAPFLT001 made it official in his last video update. It as reiterated at the NBB meeting that we would see them in April or May, and now my Legal people are saying may.

If you go to capchannel (http://www.capchannel.com/home)you can find the video.

Not sure how more official it can be than that.

Yeah, I know it's in the video, but realistically does every member have to watch the video to see something for which NHQ is peddling money?  I mean, simply slapping an image of it on the order form page on eServices is sufficient -- just something that ties "Hi, we at Come And Pay Headquarters are selling yet something new to suck members into... and this is what it looks like." would just make sense.

[darn]!  I said the key phrase... "make sense".  That explains it.

[ADD: And of course, so I go try to watch the video and guess what... DNS doesn't like http://civilairpatrolnhq.sitestream.com/PinedaFebUpdate.vsml today.  CAP technology at its finest! ]

[pixelwonk]

The man's right.  Not everyone can even view streaming video very well on their PCs.  It wouldn't take a lot of effort to provide an image of the card.

Then again, maybe nobody's asked outside the hallowed halls of this forum

...or CadetStuff
...or CAPblog
...or CivilAirman
...or Jim-Bob's CAPstravaganza.com
...et al 

or perhaps they just figure it'll show up  back-channel anyway.  I found out that Ctrl-PrintScreen doesn't play nice with streaming video yesterday when I tried to capture it.

Or... if it did, it's all black, and MG Pineda is actually a very very dark man.

[Eclipse]

This is the ID featured in the stream - my sources indicate the real MAJCOM will be returned to the card, not the one shown above, and obviously we won't use VISA's hologram.

My LGL officer spoke with the Personnel Directorate this morning and they indicated they would not begin issuing cards until the begining of the next fiscal year (Oct) - my bet is they don't have the cash right now for the equipment, etc.

As to why the word isn't getting out, well, why should it?  The cards arent' available yet, and when they actually are, I'm sure we'll get instructions and information. 

This is like knowing about a movie 6 months before its release. Until its in the can, things can change..

[Nick]

It just goes back to the philosophy... "We're selling the thing, maybe people should be able to see what it is we're selling."  That's like me telling you that I'm releasing a brand new car on the market for $35,000... but you can't see it until you buy one.

I guess I'll brave the evil forest of KBase and see what they say.

[Nick]

I am thoroughly impressed... I had a response within 20 minutes.  Disregarding the link they provide runs into an application error... it's the thought that counts.
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Image of the new picture ID will be posted on the web page and knowledgebase when available.

Update on picture membership card    27 Feb 06
https://www.capnhq.gov/news/MbrCard.aspx?SID=CBDBC6CB-39E0-45F8-BA51-102B6F127BD9

The CAP National Board recently approved an optional picture membership card for senior and cadet members. The cost of this optional card is $4.00. The Air Force has given final approval on the design and we have begun the process of working with a contractor to procure these cards. Specifications for the type and file size of photos will be forthcoming. If you pre-purchase your card now you will be first in line to receive this new card when it is available! Your card will be charged at the time of purchase. Delivery of your new card is anticipated to be during the fourth quarter of FY06, barring any delays from the vendor.