USAF AUX - Springfield Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol

Information and links that members need can be found on this page. Members, please let Capt. Gustafson know if you have suggestions for items that should be included here.

Helpful Links:
e-Services and the WMU
e-Services	e-Services is your internet link to National Headquarters. Think of this as the main general database for CAP. It is extremely important that ALL members establish an e-Services account and keep their contact information current! This includes e-mail addresses, post office addresses, telephone numbers, emergency contacts, etc. If we need to get in touch with you for any reason other than for emergency services missions, we use the information you provide here! Cadets wishing to obtain a free USAF-style dress blues uniform must use e-Services to do so! Use the Member Search utility to ensure that the record of your CAP achievements is up-to-date. Direct any questions you might have up through your chain of command.
WMU	The WMU is the Wing Management Utility for all emergency services qualifications in the Illinois Wing except those pertaining to pilots. Think of this as the mission database for the Illinois Wing of CAP. It is extremely important that ALL members establish accounts in the WMU and keep their contact information current! If we need to get in touch with you in order to call you up for an emergency services mission, we use the information you provide here! The WMU is the place you go if you need a new 101 card or need to see the SQTRs (Specialty Qualification Training Records) for a particular ES specialty (for example, Ground Team 3 or UDF). NOTE: If you receive an error from your web browser about a problem with this web site's security certificate, choose the option that lets you continue to the web site anyway.
Uniforms
Cadet Uniforms	This page presents helpful information to the parents and guardians of new cadets about how to obtain the Air Force style dress blues uniforms and BDU uniforms. The basic uniforms are usually available free of charge depending on availability. In our squadron, most of the rest, except for the shoes and combat boots, is covered as part of your cadet's initial membership payment to CAP.
Uniform Manual (Cadets and Adults)	This links to the Regulations and Manuals page of the national web site. Scroll down to locate the the CAP Uniform Manual, which is number M39-1. This manual fully describes all of the available uniforms and how and when they may be worn. You will notice that the Uniform Manual can be downloaded in its entirety, or you can download smaller sections by chapter. Don't forget to download and read the CAP/CC Letters, which are changes to the manual! Members can choose between USAF-style uniforms or CAP distinctive uniforms (also called CAP corporate uniforms). For adult officers, the choice is yours. Cadets will wear the uniforms chosen by the unit's Cadet Programs Officer. Adult members not meeting weight-and-grooming standards must wear the CAP distinctive/corporate uniforms. Your senior officers will gladly answer any questions you have about uniforms. For new (and even for experienced) members, the uniforms can be confusing. Talk to us! We can help!
Vanguard	Vanguard Industries web site. Most any uniform item can be purchased from Vanguard. Look for the Civil Air Patrol link up at the top of their home page.
The Hock Shop	The Hock Shop web site. Again, they sell just about everything in the way of CAP uniforms. The name seems to imply that it's a second-hand shop, but it's not: all items are new. The service and quality are good.
UltraThin	Perhaps the best source of custom ribbon racks in existence. A little pricey, but the quality is unsurpassed!
The Supply Sergeant	The Supply Sergeant (Militaryclothing.com) is based in Pekin, IL. Not a lot tailored to CAP, but they do have CAP name tapes and tags.
Tests and Exams
OPSEC Training	NOTE: The web site in this link has been flaky lately. If you can't access it, please try again later. This link takes you to the Operations Security Awareness Training (OPSEC). This training is required of all CAP members. Once you have completed the training, credit will automatically be awarded through e-Services.
Equal Opportunity Training	NOTE: The web site in this link has been flaky lately. If you can't access it, please try again later. Equal Opportunity Training is now REQUIRED of all members! Take the short on-line briefing and you will automatically receive credit for it in e-Services. NOTE: If you receive an error from your web browser about a problem with this web site's security certificate, choose the option that lets you continue to the web site anyway.
Operational Risk Management Training	Operational Risk Management Training is now REQUIRED of all members! Take the on-line courses and pass the tests and you will automatically receive credit for it in e-Services.
Safety Training	The BASIC Safety Training is now REQUIRED of all members! Take the on-line courses and pass the tests and you will automatically receive credit for it in e-Services.
General Emergency Services Tests	NOTE: The web site in this link has been flaky lately. If you can't access it, please try again later. This link takes you to the Online Quiz system of CAP National Headquarters. Members can take the following courses online: CAPT 116 - General Emergency Services CAPT 117 - Emergency Services Continuing Education Part 1 CAPT 117 - Emergency Services Continuing Education Part 2 CAPT 117 - Emergency Services Continuing Education Part 3 Skills Evaluator Training NOTE: If you receive an error from your web browser about a problem with this web site's security certificate, choose the option that lets you continue to the web site anyway. Click here for the course material you need to study and learn before taking the 116 and 117 tests.
Pilot Written Exams	NOTE: The web site in this link has been flaky lately. If you can't access it, please try again later. This link takes you to the Online Quiz system of the Operations Directorate at CAP National Headquarters. Members can take the following courses online: CAPR 60-1 Form 5 Annual Exam - Powered CAPR 60-1 Form 5 Annual Exam - Gliders Cadet Orientation Quiz - Powered - with or without ROTC questions Cadet Orientation Glider Quiz SSF/CAP Glider Tow Pilot Course NCPSC Glider Course Wing Runner Test Flight Release Officer Course Satellite Digital Imaging System Test NOTE: If you receive an error from your web browser about a problem with this web site's security certificate, choose the option that lets you continue to the web site anyway.
ICS Courses	This is a link to the FEMA web site's Incident Command System (ICS) courses: ICS 100 (select IS-100.a) ICS 200 (select IS-200.a) ICS 700 (select IS-700.a) ICS 800 (select IS-800.b)
AFIADL Courses	This is a link to the new procedures for enrolling in courses delivered by the Air Force Institute for Advanced Distributed Learning (AFIADL).
Links to National and IL Wing Web Sites
CAP National Web Site	www.gocivilairpatrol.com is the overall national web site for Civil Air Patrol. There is a wealth of useful information in here. All members are encouraged to spend some time exploring this web site.
Illinois Wing HQ Web Site	This is the website for the Illinois Wing headquarters.
ILWG Form 301 Submissions and Approvals	This link is for squadron command staff to submit an Illinois Wing Form 301, which is necessary for any activity that takes place outside of regular squadron meetings. (It is not necessary for Cadet Orientation Flights.) Click here for the fillable ILWG Form 301. Do this first, as you will need to upload this form to the web site. Click here for instructions on how to use this link to submit a 301 for approval. Login and password must be obtained from Lt. Col. Rick Oeth, cv@ilwg.cap.gov, or 618-317-1577 mobile.

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Last modified: 07/21/10