1. Squadron Operating Instructions (SOI) SQ153OI 50-1

2. Contents 1. Introduction 2. Unit Org.* 3. Finance 4. Attendance* 5. Participation* 6. Activities* 7. Uniforms* 8. Testing* 9. Cadet Promotions* 10. Senior Promotions 11. Memory Work* 12. Honor Code Violations* 13. Appendices* *=Need to know, useful information

3. Introduction What is the SOI? Everything you need to know How squadron works Special Rules and Regulations

4. Unit Organization Useful for becoming Cadet Staff All requirements Committees

5. Finance Donations Boeing, Raytheon, Northrup Grumman, etc. MUST HAVE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION Fundraising Raffle, PT-athon, etc. MUST HAVE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION Dues At Squadron Commander’s discretion

6. Attendance Acceptable absences: Illness Family Emergency Family Obligations Academic Study Employment School related athletics or extra-curricular activities Conflicting CAP activities Notification (Excused Absence) Unexcused Absence (UA) Extended Absence (LOA) Must give written notice. Inactive Member Inactive Status 6 UA’s in 3 consecutive months

7. Participation Participate: To take a part, or have a share in common with others; to take part in; receive a part of. Physical Mental Proper Equipment Charlie Flight Materials List

8. Activities Approved Activities Comply with CAP Regulations Planned from within the Squadron Definite start time, stop time, location and purpose Prior approval of the Sq. Commander Registration CAPF 31 (CAPF 17 for Senior Members) Event Notification Forms

9. Uniforms CAPM 39-1 All requirements for: BDUs Blues Jackets Additional Uniforms (Flightsuit, Alt. Uniform) Timeline BDUs – 60-90 days Blues – 6 months

10. Testing Min. Passing Scores Procedure Retesting Time Restrictions

11. Promotions Cadets Requirements Procedure Promotion Review Boards (PRBs) Seniors Requirements Procedure Recommendation and Approval

12. Memory Work Everything you need to know! Chain of Command Squadron Charter Number, Motto, and Emblem

13. Honor Code Violations Definition Reporting Violations Talk to Cadet Talk to Cadet Commander Cadet Commander will talk to Sq. Commander Honor Board Hearing Procedures Rights of the Accused Board Action Appeals Procedure

14. Appendices Organization of the Squadron Committees Squadron Emblem

15. Questions??? C/SMSgt Nicholas C. Walton 2007