ROA

[maverik]

I was reading this http://level2.cap.gov/documents/lessonplans/CAP1S1COM1.pdf
and it said after completion of the basic communications course you can recieve a ROA, and I was wondering how I would go about requesting one.

Title edit - MIKE

[arajca]

That's the school program. It's not known for being accurate on Comms. The course to complete is the Basic Communications User Training aka B-CUT. (yes, it is refered to as this in the regs now). Contact your wing Communications Licensing Officer for the proper procedure and from to use. 

[Eclipse]

Both are structured curriculum in a class-room setting, you'd know if you completed it, and you'd have a card in hand, if you're from a WMU state that uses the application they can be reprinted from there.

B-Cut is 4 hours and allows you to use a CAP radio unsupervised.

A-Cut is 6-8 hours with a practical exam at the end and allows for being issued CAP radio equipment or licensing of personally  owned equipment, and in some states will allow for issue of a call sign w/o an actual radio (YMMV)

[Ricochet13]

From CAPR100-1, Chapter 5
With regards to BCUT class . . . The entire orientation class should nominally take no more than 1 to 2 hours. There is no test. Trainees are certified upon the recommendation of the instructor to the wing or higher director of communications.

With regards to ACUT class . . . This training will normally require no more than 4 hours. If more than 4 hours of training is deemed necessary, a separate and optional class for those individuals interested in further training should be considered.  Successful completion of CAP Test 119, Advanced Communications User Training Questionnaire, which is an open-book test. A passing score of 80%, corrected to 100%, is required.

[Eclipse]

Can't argue with what it says, but also can't argue with the time it actually takes to get people though
this, or the time to complete the testing. 

My wing has a supplement requiring a practical test using a CAPF 105 for message handling and use of the phonetic alphabet.

All day is excessive, but 5-6 hours if you knock out the class in the morning, go to lunch, and then take the test is about the  norm.

[Ricochet13]

Our squadron works on the idea of getting a radio in the hands of the members and then, something similar to your wing supplement, with unit level training exercises and missions to gain practical experience.

We've run four local unfunded unit missions in the last 8 months intended to give a more practical experience supplementing what's done in the BCUT/ACUT training sessions. 

Either way . . . if it works, it's right. 

We also emphasize HF as well as VHF, even NCS experiences, and have encouraged members of the squadron to get HAM Technician levels licenses for extra opportunities to get past any fear of talking on the air.

The squadron has organized and for three years has hosted an annual communications exercise focusing on deployment and mission operations in remote areas, or as we call it, "least supported environment". 

The whole squadron participates as MRO is one of four ES skills all members of the squadron are trained and qualified to perform.

[addo1]

 I know this topic is old, but I can't seem to find my answer... I am looking for a powerpoint on either ROA or BCUT type material... Does anyone have any links that they can refer me to? Thanks.

[addo1]

 Ah, I found it: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/emergency_services/operations/links_to_operations_resources/incident_command__mission_staff.cfm  Never mind...