Aerospace Education
“Aerospace" refers to all flying activities, within the Earth's atmosphere and beyond.
“Aerospace Education" is general (not specialized) education concerned with communicating knowledge, skills, and attitudes about aerospace activities and the total impact of air and space vehicles upon society.
PCR Aerospace Education Staff
- Deputy Chief of Staff AE Col Wm Nick Ham
- Asst. DCS AE Lt Col D’Ann Chester
- Asst. DCS AE Maj Sylvie Kacmarcik, Cyber
- Asst. DCS AE Maj Craig Reitan, Internal AE
Wing Directors of Aerospace Education
- AKWG (vacant)
- CAWG Lt Col Nadeau
- HIWG Maj Frisbee
- NVWG Capt Sacco
- ORWG Capt Price
- WAWG Lt Mauri
Available Training:
Pacific Region Aerospace Education Officer’s School. For more information, click here. Coming April 2027.
Goals of the Aerospace Education Officer School
- To educate CAP AEO's at the Group and Squadron levels about their duties and the resources available.
- To share experiences and ideas to provide excellence in the CAP AE program.
- To increase effective communication between local AE Officers and National AE Staff.
Click here for more information on scheduled schools.
National Aerospace Education Officer’s School. For more information, click here.
The Model Aircraft and Remote Control (MARC) and Advanced Rocketry Program.
Aerospace Education Awards
(For award details and submission due dates, see CAPP 50-1, the Aerospace Officer’s Handbook)
Nominated Awards:
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- Brewer Awards – Four categories: CAP Cadet, CAP Senior, Individual/Organization (non-CAP members), and Lifetime Achievement
- CAP AE Teacher of the Year
- AFA AE Cadet of the Year
- Major General Jeanne M. Holm CAP AE Officer of the Year Award
Earned Awards:
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- A. Crossfield Award – for Senior Members
- Yeager Award – for Senior Members
- Aerospace Badge (Specialty Track) – for Senior Members
- Squadron AE Achievement Award – for Cadet, Composite, and Senior Squadrons
- Aerospace Education Mission Award – for CAP Wings
- Aerospace Excellence Award (AEX) – for Cadet, Composite, and Senior Squadrons
- Aerospace Excellence Award (AEX) – for Aerospace Education Member (AEM) Classrooms
Links:
- National Headquarters Aerospace Education web page https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/aerospace-education
- Alaska Wing Aerospace Education web page https://akwg.cap.gov/programs/aerospace-education
- California Wing Aerospace Education web page https://cawg.cap.gov/programs/aerospace-education
- Hawaii Wing Aerospace Education web page https://hiwg.cap.gov/programs/aerospace-education
- Nevada Wing Aerospace Education web page https://nvwg.cap.gov/programs/aerospace-education
- Oregon Wing Aerospace Education web page https://orwg.cap.gov/programs/aerospace-education
- Washington Wing Aerospace Education web page
Submit ideas and questions to PCR Aerospace by clicking this link.
AE Starter Kit
For Squadron – Group Commanders
A quick reference for commanders looking for their unit AE Officer is attached to this page: PCR Aerospace Education Officer Hiring Guide May 10 2026
If you have been assigned the duty position of your squadron's AE Officer, then this page is for you. The AE Starter Kit can guide you through the steps to start as an AE officer, and eventually become a successful AE Officer.
A suggested checklist for the new AEO’s first six months is attached to this page: PCR Suggested Activities for the NEW Squadron AEO May 10 2026
Starter Kit provided by NER AE:
- Video (click link: - Initial Training for AEO's)
- How To's
- Find CAP Regulations, Pamphlets and Forms
- Glossary of Acronyms
- Apply for AEX
- Apply for an AFA Grant
- Order a STEM Kit
- Run a Report
- About How to use
- How to use Sample AE Plan and Template
- Think 2025 Sample AE Plan
- Fillable AE Yearly Plan
- Think AE Annual Activity Report
- Nominate a member for an Award
- Complete an SUI Worksheet
- Lesson Plans
