AEO GUIDANCE
![]() |
AEO Guidance: Publications and Schools
AE PUBLICATIONS (REGULATION AND PAMPHLETS)
These documents equip you with the essential governance and guidance to lead a thriving aerospace education program at every level – flight, squadrons, groups, and/or regions.
CAPR 50-1: This regulation establishes the CAP Aerospace Education program, which is authorized under Title 36, United States Code (USC), § 40302.
CAPP 50-1: Organized for easy navigation, this pamphlet is the Aerospace Education Officer Handbook, which serves as your primary resource for understanding and fulfilling your responsibilities as an AEO, particularly concerning CAP's Aerospace Education programs and resources. Find implementation, procedures and deadlines in this handbook.
CAPP 50-2: This pamphlet describes the Aerospace Education (AE) Specialty Track and is dedicated to preparing CAP members for the responsibilities of becoming CAP Aerospace Education Officers (AEOs). The contents of this pamphlet are governed by CAPR 50-1. It encompasses the Education and Training requirements for executing the AE program in Civil Air Patrol.
NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND WING AEO SCHOOLS
Whether virtual or onsite - these events provide AEOs with the tools and resources to better perform in their duties and responsibilities of an AEO.

