Transcript Squadron Operating Instructions (SOI)

Squadron Operating
Instructions (SOI)
SQ153OI 50-1
Contents
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Introduction
Unit Org.*
Finance
Attendance*
Participation*
Activities*
Uniforms*
Testing*
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Cadet Promotions*
Senior Promotions
Memory Work*
Honor Code
Violations*
Appendices*
*=Need to know,
useful information
Introduction
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What is the SOI?
Everything you need to know
How squadron works
Special Rules and Regulations
Unit Organization
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Useful for becoming Cadet Staff
All requirements
Committees
Finance
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Donations
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Fundraising
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Boeing, Raytheon, Northrup Grumman, etc.
MUST HAVE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION
Raffle, PT-athon, etc.
MUST HAVE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION
Dues
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At Squadron Commander’s discretion
Attendance
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Acceptable absences:
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Illness
Family Emergency
Family Obligations
Academic Study
Employment
School related athletics
or extra-curricular
activities
Conflicting CAP activities
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Notification (Excused
Absence)
Unexcused Absence
(UA)
Extended Absence
(LOA)
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Must give written notice.
Inactive Member
Inactive Status
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6 UA’s in 3 consecutive
months
Participation
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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
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Charlie Flight Materials List
Activities
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Approved Activities
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Registration
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Comply with CAP Regulations
Planned from within the Squadron
Definite start time, stop time, location and
purpose
Prior approval of the Sq. Commander
CAPF 31 (CAPF 17 for Senior Members)
Event Notification Forms
Uniforms
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CAPM 39-1
All requirements for:
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BDUs
Blues
Jackets
Additional Uniforms (Flightsuit, Alt. Uniform)
Timeline
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BDUs – 60-90 days
Blues – 6 months
Testing
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Min. Passing Scores
Procedure
Retesting
Time Restrictions
Promotions
Cadets
 Requirements
 Procedure
 Promotion Review
Boards (PRBs)
Seniors
 Requirements
 Procedure
 Recommendation
and Approval
Memory Work
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Everything you need to know!
Chain of Command
Squadron Charter Number, Motto, and
Emblem
Honor Code Violations
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Definition
Reporting Violations
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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
Appendices
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Organization of the Squadron
Committees
Squadron Emblem
Questions???
C/SMSgt Nicholas C. Walton
2007