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:

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