Professional Development Library
Senior Members of the Civil Air Patrol are encouraged to train and develop along a deliberate Professional Development Track. In the process of this training and development, there are often books and articles to be read. Fredericksburg Composite Squadron has developed a Professional Development Library to assist you on the Professional Development path.
Resources in the library include links to online resources and books available at the squadron along with resources available for loan from other members of the Squadron. Please take a moment to peruse the list below and discover resources that might be of assistance in your progression along the Professional Development pathway you see before you.
Resource Sections:
New Members - CAP Resources - Leadership - Flight - Emergency Services - Communications - Aerospace Education - Other - Member-Owned Books - Member-Owned Videos
NEW MEMBERS:
New Senior Member Kit: http://www.capmembers.com/cap_university/new_member_kit/
Great Start: http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/Great_Start_Booklet_Adults_7836A661C9F11.pdf
Level I: http://capmembers.com/cap_university/level-1-orientation/
Senior Member Fast Start: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/u_081503135833.pdf
Uniform Posters (within this booklet): http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/New_Members_kit_2011_5BDA28783B44E.pdf
New Horizons: Guide for Cadet to Senior Transition: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P050_010_14736E2A099A7.pdf
Organization of CAP: http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/R020_001_73F1BA70FD9EB.pdf
How to Become a CAP Pilot: http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/HOW_TO_BECOME_A_CAP_PILOTNHQ__10_Ap_6F44E182498C1.doc
CAP RESOURCES (additional publications available at www.capmembers.com):
Specialty Track Study Guides (CAPPs 200-228): http://www.capmembers.com/forms_publications__regulations/pamphlets-1702/
Read to Lead: http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/Read_to_Lead_Brochure_1EEFA62F4AE30.pdf
Lending Library: http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/Professional_Development_Library_Ca_0B5F11D981FAC.pdf
Free Management Library: http://managementhelp.org/
Mentoring: http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/P050_007_CED2A62F71379.pdf
Respect on Display: http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/P151_9028588D89DD2.pdf
Protocol: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/u_081503135155.pdf
Professional Development (CAPR 50-17): http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/R050_017_AAC4BB3089BE0.pdf
Promotions (CAPR35-5): http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/R035_005_489E25C089E93.pdf
Awards (CAPR 39-3): http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/R039_003_83459660D4F44.pdf
Testing (CAPR 50-4): http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/R050_004_1F8704A57E443.pdf
Uniforms (CAPR 39-1): http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/M391_E6F33EAAEC28A.pdf
OTHER LEADERSHIP RESOURCES:
Chief of Staff of the AF Reading List: http://www.af.mil/specials/csafreadinglist/index.html
Air University Concepts for AF Leadership: (AU-24): http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/au-24/cover.htm
Air University Leadership, Ethics, and Command Readings: http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/awc-ldr.htm
DoD and Military Electronic Journals: http://www.au.af.mil/au/aul/periodicals/dodelecj.htm
Air Force Speeches: http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/AFEvents.aspx
Air University Strategic Leadership Studies: http://leadership.au.af.mil/
Federal Teaching Resources: http://free.ed.gov/
Air Force Drill and Ceremonies: http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/AFMAN36-2203.pdf
Air University Catalog: http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/AU_Catalog.pdf
FLIGHT RESOURCES:
CAP Aircraft Operations: http://www.capmembers.com/emergency_services/aircraft_ops__staneval/
FAA Regulations: http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/faa_regulations/
How to Become a CAP Pilot: http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/HOW_TO_BECOME_A_CAP_PILOTNHQ__10_Ap_6F44E182498C1.doc
EMERGENCY SERVICES RESOURCES:
(in addition to those on the ES pages)
FEMA NIMS Training: http://www.training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.aspx
FEMA ISP Courses: http://www.training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.aspx
FEMA Smartphone App: http://www.fema.gov/smartphone-app
Virginia EM Resources: http://www.vaemergency.gov/node/67
Ready Virginia (preparedness): http://www.vaemergency.gov/ReadyVirginia
Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) Knowledge Center (to register for in-person ICS courses): https://covkc.virginia.gov/vdem/external/
COMMUNICATIONS:
FCC Website: http://www.fcc.gov/
CAP Communications Resources: login to eServices/bottom of page
AEROSPACE EDUCATION:
Aerospace: The Journey of Flight (for Yeager Award and Cadet Officers): https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.AEDownloads.Web/Modules/AEDownloads.aspx (eServices login)
Aerospace: The Journey of Flight (published book): available at squadron to borrow
Aerospace: The Journey of Flight (Teacher's Guide): http://capmembers.com/media/cms/2nd_edition_Teachers_Guide_5D3166D76F9B1.pdf
NASA Website: http://www.nasa.gov/
NASA Astronaut Skype: http://www.nasa.gov/about/speakers/astronautappearances.html
OTHER RESOURCES:
Air Force Publications: http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/
Air Force Tongue and Quill: http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/saf_cio_a6/publication/afh33-337/afh33-337.pdf
CSAF Reading List: http://static.dma.mil/usaf/csafreadinglist/index.html
MEMBER-OWNED RESOURCES
(Contact the individual)
BOOKS:
American Generalship, Character is Everything: The Art of Command, Edgar F. Puryear Jr (Lt Col Sydow)
Becoming a Person of Influence, John C. Maxwell (Lt Col Sydow)
Developing the Leaders Around You, John C. Maxwell (Lt Col Sydow)
Lincoln on Leadership, Donald Phillips (Lt Col Sydow)
The Winning Attitude, John C. Maxwell (Lt Col Sydow)
The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, John C. Maxwell (Lt Col Sydow or Capt Fletcher)
The 360-Degree Leader, John C. Maxwell (Lt Col Sydow)
Effective Leadership in Voluntary Organizations: How to Make the Greatest Use of Citizen Service and Influence - Brian O'Connell (Capt Fletcher)
Who Moved My Cheese? - Dr. Spencer Johnson (Capt Fletcher)
Principle-Centered Leadership - Stephen R. Covey (Capt Fletcher)
The Heart of Leadership: 12 Practices of Courageous Leaders - Robert E. Staub, II (Capt Fletcher)
The Leadership Challenge - Jim Kouzes & Barry Posner (Capt Fletcher)
Good to Great - Jim Collins (Capt Fletcher)
Spiritual Leadership - Henry & Richard Blackaby (Capt Fletcher)
Upside Down: The Paradox of Servant Leadership - Stacy T. Rinehart (Capt Fletcher)
The Making of a Leader: Recognizing the Lessons and Stages of Leadership Development - Robert Clinton (Capt Fletcher)
Leadership Jazz - Max DePree (Capt Fletcher)
Glory* (Lt Col Sydow)
Miracle* (Lt Col Sydow)
Red Tails (Lt Col Sydow)
The Right Stuff* (Lt Col Sydow)
Rudy* (Lt Col Sydow)
Thirteen Days* (Lt Col Sydow)
* Used in SLS