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Unit Commanders Course


The Unit Commanders Course standardizes the training of squadron and group commanders throughout CAP.  These commanders are the people responsible for administering programs and managing the volunteer members in the field.

UCC discusses the traits and skills new unit commanders will need to develop to effectively manage their units.  Topics include recruiting and retention, command responsibility and accountability, safety, how to work with families, management, leadership, communication, and elements of successful units and leaders.  

UCC is designed around a core/elective format.  All courses must complete a core of 7 lessons, but may select 9 lessons from a list of electives.  In this way wings can tailor their courses to meet the unique needs of their commanders.  All courses last 16 classroom hours and are administered at the group or wing level. 

For UCC Scheduled see CAP Knowledgebase Answer 85

Unit Commanders Course Documents

UCC Course Requirements UCC Core Curriculum Outline UCC Directors Preface
UCC Course Critique UCC Electives Curriculum Outline Instructor Introduction

Required program Elements 

Your Role in the Missions Director / Instructor Guide Student Guide Slides
The "Committed Volunteer" Director / Instructor Guide Student Guide Slides
Recruiting & Retention Director / Instructor Guide Student Guide Slides
Integrating the Mission Director / Instructor Guide Student Guide Slides
Command Responsibility & Accountability Director / Instructor Guide Student Guide Slides
Capstone Discussion Director / Instructor Guide Student Guide Slides

Additional Program Elements

Recommended Reading List

Budgeting Director / Instructor Guide Student Guide Slides
Effective Listening Director / Instructor Guide Student Guide Slides
Delegating Authority Director / Instructor Guide Student Guide Slides
Hazing Director / Instructor Guide Student Guide Slides
Meeting Planning Director / Instructor Guide Student Guide Slides
Motivation Director / Instructor Guide Student Guide Slides
Problem Solving Director / Instructor Guide Student Guide Slides
Setting Goals and Objectives Director / Instructor Guide Student Guide Slides
Successful Leaders Director / Instructor Guide Student Guide Slides
Successful Units Director / Instructor Guide Student Guide Slides
Teamwork Techniques Director / Instructor Guide Student Guide Slides
Working with Group, Wing, and the SD  Director / Instructor Guide Student Guide Slides
Your Staff: What they Do for You                  Director / Instructor Guide Student Guide Slides
Unit Training Programs Director / Instructor Guide Student Guide Slides
Working with Families Director / Instructor Guide Student Guide Slides

Attachment 1: CAP Leadership
Attachment 2: Optional Readings
Attachment 3: Checklist for New Commanders
Attachment 4: Questions New Commanders Should Ask



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