Grade Reinstatement under new 35-5 requirements

[Capt Thompson]

True. Wasn't the purpose of the post anyway, just something I found while digging, but I can brush up on the CP regs and then have a conversation with the CC about it eventually.

[Storm Chaser]

The same goes for grade appointment, promotion or reinstatement; none of them are automatic and require commander's approval. Talk to your commander and see what he (or she) wants to do.

[Capt Thompson]

We actually have 3 seniors who came back in January after a long absence, all with previous grade, so the Commander already decided he would reinstate us, if he could. The other 2 situations were pretty clear, but he wasn't sure how to proceed with mine, so now we have clear direction.

Incidentally, you said "Personally, I would only approve it for someone demonstrating equivalent knowledge to that required by CAPP 216 for the rating being requested." In your opinion, would successfully passing the technician exam be sufficient to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, or would you require more if it were you. I'll have a sit down with the CC in 2 weeks (he'll be gone next week), and if I mention that excerpt in the reg, it might be beneficial to have the tech quiz completed and passed.

[Storm Chaser]

We actually have 3 seniors who came back in January after a long absence, all with previous grade, so the Commander already decided he would reinstate us, if he could. The other 2 situations were pretty clear, but he wasn't sure how to proceed with mine, so now we have clear direction.

Incidentally, you said "Personally, I would only approve it for someone demonstrating equivalent knowledge to that required by CAPP 216 for the rating being requested." In your opinion, would successfully passing the technician exam be sufficient to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, or would you require more if it were you. I'll have a sit down with the CC in 2 weeks (he'll be gone next week), and if I mention that excerpt in the reg, it might be beneficial to have the tech quiz completed and passed.

Just to clarify, this is just my opinion. I wouldn't use a single criteria, but would definitely consider that as part of the whole. Mainly, I would look at the member's training, experience, achievements and contributions. I would have a talk to see where he or she really is in the program. I'm looking to see if granting this rating will not only benefit the member, but the cadets and organization as a whole.

[Майор Хаткевич]

+1.

Someone who got their Earhart before they were numbered and hasn't thought of CAP since is different that someone who rolled over under the more modern program.

[MSG Mac]

He's already used the Earhart Option. He can be reinstated to the grade of 1LT upon completing the existing requirements of the grade, which is award of the Davis Award.  I would wait for the receipt of the award before sending in any paperwork. You may also want to check nearby Wings to see if they have an earlier SLS. 

[Private Investigator]

I'm a previous Earhart Cadet turned Senior Member 1st Lt, now returning with more than a 2 year absence.

I read it as, you got 1st Lt permanently, you earned the Earhart. The two year plus break requires you to do Level I, CPPT and OPSEC.