Target	Description
Internal	Cadets	AE is a major part of the cadet program.   Cadets must complete formal aerospace education requirements to progress through the various achievements.  CAPM 52-16 defines the cadet program and outlines the aerospace education requirements.
	Seniors	AE Program for Senior Members (AEPSM).   A self-paced study program based upon the CAP text, Aerospace: The Challenge.   All senior members have the responsibility to read and become knowledgeable of the content of the text.  Upon satisfactory completion, members receive the Brigadier General Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager Aerospace Education Achievement Award and are authorized to wear the AE ribbon.
		AE Management Skills Development (CAPP 215).   This element involves the orientation and training of unit AEOs.  Members may progress through Technician, Senior and Master ratings in the Aerospace Education Specialty Track, and are authorized to wear the AE Badge.
		AE Leadership Requirements.  This element deals with the leadership required for the AE portion of the CAP mission.   The term "leadership" applies to every CAP member, specifically to commanders and AE officers.  The unit commander will staff each authorized AE position with competent individuals who will bring teaching skills, educational instruction strategies, and knowledge of the purpose and requirements of providing aerospace education to the unit.  Region, wing, unit commanders and AEOs will provide leadership and assistance to ensure a quality AE program.
		AE Information Updates.  This element is a continuing education effort to provide CAP members with a quarterly AE update in the Civil Air Patrol News.  The articles will inform CAP members about aerospace developments and activities.  The AEO is responsible for: (1) ensuring all members of the unit read and understand the updated information and (2) maintaining an aerospace education library containing these updates.
		AE Performance Activities.   This element enables CAP members to promote AE within CAP and in their communities.   A series of AE performance guides is available to help achieve this element.
External	Aerospace Education Workshops (AEWs).  CAP makes an outstanding contribution to the educational system by supporting AE workshops in school systems and colleges throughout the country.  These workshops are designed to provide educators with a basic knowledge of aerospace and are part of an education institution's course of study.
	AE in Local Schools. CAP personnel will cooperate with schools to promote teacher AE efforts, provide AE units of instruction, assist with materials, resource people, appropriate assembly programs, arranging field trips, etc.
	AE Materials.  CAP has numerous educational materials to enhance and supplement academic curricula.  These materials are available to educators, AEOs, and other CAP members.
	Aerospace Organizations and Agencies.  AE organizations, government agencies, and the private sector in each state provide AE opportunities, resources and materials.  These organizations include: State Department of Education State Aeronautics Commission Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ninety-Nines Air Force Association U.S. Space Foundation
	National Congress on Aviation and Space Education (NCASE).  The NCASE is the premier aerospace education conference held in the nation.  It is an annual event sponsored by CAP with support from the FAA and NASA.  The NCASE promotes an understanding of aviation and space education and motivates and encourages educators to incorporate AE into their curriculum.  CAP members are encouraged to promote and attend NCASE.

Per CAPR 280-2

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Aerospace education staff positions are authorized at region, wing, group and squadron levels.  Positions are filled by organizational commander appointment.  Commanders should fill all authorized positions, manpower permitting.   The major characteristics required of AE staff members are: (1) a high interest in and an enthusiasm for aerospace, (2) initiative and imagination in promoting aerospace education, (3) a working knowledge of the educational community, and (4) the ability to work with people and recruit individuals to assist in promoting aerospace education.

Per CAPR 280-2

Aerospace Education Resource Materials

The following Aerospace Education materials are available for download.

Publications & Forms

Item Size Description CAPR 280-2 133K Regulation defining CAP's Aerospace Education Mission CAPP 15 1,669K Aerospace Education Officers' Handbook CAPP 215 32K Aerospace Education Specialty Track Requirements CAPF 13 26K Aerospace Education Member Application Form MSAEEA 1,206K Middle School AE Excellence Award Packet UAEEA 1,069K Unit AE Excellence Award Packet Brewer 13K Brewer AE Award Nomination Form Crossfield 98K Crossfield AE Award Nomination Form CrownCircle 132K Crown Circle AE Award Nomination Form   Classroom Materials Item Download Size Ameila Earhart Activity Booklet 1,970 K Amelia Earhart Poster 273K Charles A. Lindbergh Activity Booklet 2,613K Space Shuttle Activity Booklet 2,233K Space Shuttle Poster 305K Wright Brothers Activity Booklet 1,867K