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Civil Air Patrol
Willow Grove JRB
Squadron 902
902 BCOP (Basic Cadet Orientation Program)
Flight Training Syllabus
  1. From first meeting to decision to join
    1. Orientation into the missions of Civil Air Patrol
    2. Introduction to Tango Flight
    3. Demonstrations and Hands on Learning to basic stationary drill movements
    4. Incorporation into opening and closing formations with Tango Flight
    5. Chain of Command
  2. During the Rank of Basic
    1. Drill Movements Necessary to pass practical test for Cadet Airman
      1. Drill movements will be worked on by the cadet in the meeting as well as at home
    2. Uniform is improved to a quality becoming of a Civil Air Patrol cadet and a member of Squadron 902
      1. Uniform must exceed minimum requirements at all times
      2. Boots must be black, able to reflect light to some extent
      3. Pants must have evidence of ironing
      4. CAP cut-outs have no excuse to be misaligned
      5. Gig-Line must be aligned
    3. Customs and Courtesies are expanded to cover the most common situations
      1. Cadets must know how to salute properly, proper responses for questions, proper procedure for a passing officer or senior member
    4. Must learn Cadet Oath, Honor Code, CAP Motto, and Military Time before advancement out of Tango Flight.
  3. During the Rank of Cadet Airman
    1. Drill Movements are advanced to the level where they may be considered for advancement out of Tango Flight
      1. Knowledge of all stationary commands with basic knowledge of moving commands
    2. Uniform is brought to the standards of the presiding squadron without exceptions
      1. Boots must be as polished as any other staff member
      2. Pants must have creases visible, not expected to be as crisp as staff’s
      3. Customs and Courtesies are advanced to cover less frequent occasions
        1. Knowledge expanded to cover operations in the field and special occasions
      4. Trained to be able to lead an element although they may not be in that position yet