I'm told that SLS is something you should go to early on as a senior... I've been a senior for three years now and I have yet to go. SLS and AFIADL 13 is what is holding up my promotion to Capt... For me it is finding one near enough to where I live since it is two full days of classes with no billeting and I need a ride, but you can go to one in another wing if that is more convenient.I'd go to the next one offered that is most convenient for you. JMHO.
So there is NO compelling reason to attend the SLS from "MY" wing???
If you want to progress past 1st Lt, it is crucial.
SLS is good orientation to how things should work in CAP. IMHO, it should replace the Orientation Class currently given to seniors.
I would try to attend if you find you are being asked to fill many roles in your squadron.
Quote from: arajca on March 25, 2005, 04:10:57 AMSLS is good orientation to how things should work in CAP. IMHO, it should replace the Orientation Class currently given to seniors. ORIENTATION CLASS!What Orientation Class???
The class that makes up half of Level I. CPPT and Orientation. Usually they are taught together and can take anywhere from 2 hrs to 8 hrs depending on who many people are in the class and how well they get the material. Many squadrons have new SM's watch the video and call it good - which it ain't.
If I get a current flight physical I can get promoted to 2nd Lt right away, if not I wait another 30 days and I am promoted anyway. Then its what, another 18 months or so till 1st Lt ?So Making O-3 isn't real high on my priority list, and to be honest is not a motivating factor for taking the course. What I really need is KNOWLEDGE of how things are SUPPOSED to work, as compared to how they are actually working right now..
Quote from: arajca on March 25, 2005, 06:29:40 AMThe class that makes up half of Level I. CPPT and Orientation. Usually they are taught together and can take anywhere from 2 hrs to 8 hrs depending on who many people are in the class and how well they get the material. Many squadrons have new SM's watch the video and call it good - which it ain't.Ahhh, the VIDEO.yes, I recall that was given to me at the very first meeting.I was told to watch it, which I did, and that was the end of my "Formal" training.Everything else since then has been on my own.
Then its what, another 18 months or so till 1st Lt ?
In a word, you got screwed. I teach Level I, and my classes take all day. There are TWO videos, and lecture material material to go along with them. The five segments of the Orientation Course are :History of CAP, Missions and Organization, Uniforms, Customs and Courtesies, and Senior Member Program.We show different uniform combinations, worn properly, and demonstrate proper saluting technique for those lacking prior experience. There is also a binder with handouts and supplementary information.
Quote from: abysmalThen its what, another 18 months or so till 1st Lt ?For me, it was 24 months, since the CC had the paperwork in his Chevy S10 office for a year.Actual time-in-grade (TIG) for 2nd Lt should be 1 year. 1st Lt= 18moCapt= 3yrMaj=4yr