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Getting Started in CAP ES

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.

I want to do it on my own

I want to attend the
Emergency Services Academy

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

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 review the following
 


 

 

 

Step 5: Complete the General Emergency Services Questionnaire

 

 

 

 

Step 5: Sign-up for and attend a wing-sponsored GES 1 course.  The GES 1 course contains:

 

  • Introduction to CAP emergency services
  • The CAPF 116 E.S. questionnaire
  • Aircraft Ground Handling Training
  • Support for completing the NIMS 100.b course
  • Support for completing the NIMS 700.b course
Step 6: Complete the National Incident Management System 100.b and 700.b Online Courses

 

 

 

Step 6: Sign up for and attend a wing-sponsored GES 2 Course. The GES 2 course contains:

 

  • ICUT Radio Operators training
  • ICUT written and practical assessments
  • Basic First Aid and CPR
Step 7: Locate and sign up for an approved CPR/First Aid course Step 7: Contact your squadron emergency services officer to process your GES 101 card
Step 8: Complete

 

  • The online Introductory Communications User Training (ICUT) course
  • The ICUT online exam
  • The ICUT practical exam
 
Step 9: Contact your squadron emergency services officer to process your GES 101 card  

 

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