Getting Started in CAP Emergency Services
Getting Started
in Civil Air Patrol Emergency Services
Choose the Path that is Right for You
The first part of getting involved in Civil Air Patrol emergency services is obtaining a General Emergency Services 101 Card (GES 101). A General Emergency Services 101 Card is required for all other emergency services specialties both on the ground side and the air side.
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| Step 1: Become a member in good standing
Step 2. Obtain a complete CAP field uniform Step 3: Complete Level 1 training (Senior) or Achievement 1 (Cadet) |
Step 1: Become a member in good standing
Step 2. Obtain a complete CAP field uniform Step 3: Complete Level 1 training (Senior) or Achievement 1 (Cadet) |
| Step 4: Download and read the following
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Step 4: Download and review the following
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| Step 5: Complete the General Emergency Services Questionnaire
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Step 5: Sign-up for and attend a wing-sponsored GES 1 course. The GES 1 course contains:
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| Step 6: Complete the National Incident Management System 100.b and 700.b Online Courses
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Step 6: Sign up for and attend a wing-sponsored GES 2 Course. The GES 2 course contains:
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| Step 7: Locate and sign p for an approved CPR/First Aid course | Step 7: Contact your squadron emergency services officer to process your GES 101 card |
| Step 8: Complete
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| Step 9: Contact your squadron emergency services officer to process your GES 101 card |
