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The A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Award
The following message appeared in the CAP-AE listserve on 18 December 1998.

From: Emerson, Joan, Lt Col, CAP [JEMERSON@cap.af.mil]
Subject: RE: A. Scott Crossfield award
 

Here's the directions for submission for this award, straight from the new version of CAPP 15:

What Is It?

A recognition for senior members who earn a master rating in the Aerospace Education Officer Level II 215 Specialty Track

Who May Participate?

Any senior member except: Aerospace Education Members, Retired Members

Materials Required:

Specialty Track Guide for Aerospace Education Officer (CAPP 215)

Procedure:

  1. Member completes requirements for technician, senior, and master ratings

  2. Commander initials checklists;  Master rated members may apply for award

 

Step-by-Step:

  Complete a CAPF 2a to request the award

·        In Section I, complete all boxes
·        In Section IV, check "Other" and specify "Crossfield Award"
·       
In Section VII, list dates of service as unit aerospace officer
·        Fill in Unit Charter Number, Signature, and Typed Name and Grade of Requestor
·        Obtain signature of flight / squadron commander
·        Attach copy of Master rating checklist; send to National Headquarters / ETA

 For members who earned a Master rating in the 215 Specialty Track prior to August 1998:

·        Complete a CAPF 2a to request the award
·        In Section I, complete all boxes
·        In Section IV, check "Other" and specify "Crossfield Award"
·        Attach copy of Master rating Checklist [no checklist was provided in the pamphlet prior to 1990]  
·        Fill in Unit Charter Number, Signature, and Typed Name and Grade of Requestor
·        Send form, with checklist attachment [if provided] to National Headquarters / ETA

National Headquarters will send Crossfield certificates to the unit for presentation.  Each member purchases ribbon and/or mess dress medal from Civil Air Patrol bookstore;  wear is in accordance with CAPM 39-1.