Frequently Used Publications

This is not a listing of all CAP forms, regulations, and pamphlets (that's found in CAPR 0-2, Numerical Index of CAP Regulations, Manuals, Pamphlets, and Visual Aids, or CAPR 0-9, Numerical Index of CAP Forms, Test Materials, and Certificates). We feel these are of immediate use to a new member.

CAP Forms (CAPFs)

• CAPF 2, Request for Promotion Action. All promotion requests, whether it be duty performance, special appointment, or mission-related skills are initiated on this form. It is also used as a demotion request form. Refer to CAPR 35-5, CAP Officer and Noncommissioned Officer Appointments and Promotions.

• CAPF 2a, Request for and Approval of Personnel Actions. Its best description has to be, "It's a general purpose form." Nearly every routine action is initiated on this form. The "Other" check in Section IV makes it multipurpose. Refer to CAPR 35-1, Assignment and Duty Status.

• CAPF 5, CAP Pilot Flight Evaluation--Airplane. Used to document CAP pilot flight checks and written examinations. The form is governed by CAPR 60-1, CAP Flight Management.

• CAPF 8, Requisition for Publications and Blank Forms. Refer to CAPR 5-4, Publications and Blank Forms Management.

• CAPF 9, Release (For Non-CAP Members). Release form signed by non-CAP members prior to flight in a CAP aircraft. Refer to CAPR 60-1, CAP Flight Management.

• CAPF 11, CAP Senior Program Director's Report Form. Documents that senior member training activities have been completed. It's one of the most important CAP forms. National Headquarters will not recognize completion of activities if this form is not filled out. Refer to CAPR 50-17, CAP Senior Member Training Program.

• CAPF 12, Application for Senior Membership in CAP. Refer to CAPM 39-2, Civil Air Patrol Membership.

• CAPF 15, Application for Cadet Membership in CAP. Refer to CAPM 39-2, Civil Air Patrol Membership.

• CAPF 17, Application for Senior Member Activities. Used to request permission to attend senior training and other activities. Refer to CAPR 50-17, CAP Senior Member Training Program.

• CAPF 24, Application for Senior Program Awards. Refer to CAPR 50-17, CAP Senior Member Training Program.

• CAPFs 45 & 45b, Senior Member Master Record and Senior Member Training Record. Used to record progress at unit level. They should be continuously updated and documented since they serve as a back-up to the Senior Training Report issued by National Headquarters. Refer to CAPM 39-2, Civil Air Patrol Membership.

• CAPF 55a, Request for Examination. Used to request an examination. See CAPR 50-4, Test Administration and Security.

• CAPF 60, Emergency Notification Data. Used to record next of kin and emergency medical information. Refer to CAPR 35-2, Notification Procedures in Case of Death, Injury, or Serious Illness.

• CAPF 78, Mishap Report Form. Used anytime there is an accident. Refer to CAPR 62-2, Mishap Reporting and Investigation.

• CAPF 82, Counterdrug Monthly Activity Report. Refer to CAPR 55-1, CAP Operational Mission Procedures.

• CAPF 91, CAP Mission Pilot Checkout. Used to document CAP mission pilot flight checks. Refer to CAPR 60-1, CAP Flight Management.

• CAPF 100, Request for Operational Mission Specialty Qualification Card (CAPF 101), or Specialty Qualification Training Card (CAPF 101T). Refer to CAPR 50-15, CAP Operational Missions.

• CAPF 101, CAP Specialty Qualification Card. Refer to CAPR 50-15, CAP Operational Missions.

• CAPF 101T, CAP Specialty Qualification Training Card. Refer to CAPR 50-15, CAP Operational Missions.

• CAPF 103, Mission Authorization/Personnel Register. It is used to record attendance at a variety of occasions. Refer to CAPR 50-15, CAP Operational Missions.

• CAPF 108, CAP Payment/Reimbursement Document for Aviation/Automotive/Miscellaneous Expenses. Used to file claims for reimbursement of expenses incurred while participating in Air Force assigned reimbursable missions. Refer to CAPR 173-3, Payment for Civil Air Patrol Support.

• CAPF 120, Recommendation for Decoration. Anyone may submit another member's name for a decoration. Refer to CAPR 39-3, Award of CAP Medals, Ribbons, and Certificates.

• FD-258, FBI Applicant Fingerprint Card. Must be submitted with the CAPF 12 described above

CAP Pamphlets (CAPPs)

• CAPP 4, How to Start a Civil Air Patrol Unit. This guide describes the actions needed to start a new unit. It also provides helpful hints and advice on fund raising, recruiting, and retention.

• 200 Series Pamphlets. These are CAP's Specialty Track training guides to assist members in learning the specialty of their choice.

CAP Manuals (CAPMs)

• CAPM 20-1, Organization of Civil Air Patrol

• CAPM 39-1, Civil Air Patrol Uniform Manual

• CAPM 39-2, Civil Air Patrol Membership

• CAPM 190-1, Civil Air Patrol Public Affairs Program

CAP Regulations (CAPRs)

• CAPR 0-2, Numerical Index of CAP Regulations, Manuals, Pamphlets, and Visual Aids

• CAPR 0-9, Numerical Index of CAP Forms, Test Materials, and Certificates

• CAPR 5-4, Publications and Blank Forms Management

• CAPR 35-1, Assignment and Duty Status. Provides guidance on assignment and duty status procedures.

• CAPR 35-5, CAP Officer and Noncommissioned Officer Appointments and Promotions

• CAPR 35-6, Aeronautical Ratings, Emergency Services, and Ground Team Badges

• CAPR 39-3, Award of CAP Medals, Ribbons, and Certificates

• CAPR 50-4, Test Administration and Security

• CAPR 50-15, CAP Operational Missions

• CAPR 52-16, Cadet Program Management

• CAPR 50-17, CAP Senior Member Training Program. This is your primary source of information pertaining to your training.

• CAPR 55-1, CAP Operational Mission Procedures

• CAPR 60-1, CAP Flight Management

• CAPR 62-1, Civil Air Patrol Safety Responsibilities and Procedures

• CAPR 62-2, Mishap Reporting and Investigation

• CAPR 100-1, Communications

• CAPR 280-2, Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Mission

• CAWGM 11-1, California wing manual 11-1, an amendment to the National Regulations manuals for Administrative Procedures for California Wing