Training and Qualification Overview (SQTRs)

In Civil Air Patrol, there are three key components to tracking and achieving qualifications for various roles in Emergency Services:

Specialty Qualification Training Records (SQTRs): Forms used to document training progress and task completions. SQTRs are signed off by a Skills Evaluator Trainer (SET) and are used to track qualifications in Ops Quals.
Task Guides: Detailed step-by-step instructions for completing individual tasks within a qualification.
Curriculum: The structured learning path outlining the full training objectives for each role.

Qualification Areas

Aircrew

Aircrew roles include positions such as Mission Pilot, Mission Observer, and Mission Scanner. It is important to note that mission aircrew training and qualifications are different than pilot evaluations and pilot training.

Ground Search and Rescue

Ground qualifications cover roles such as Ground Team Leader, Ground Team Member, and Urban Direction Finding (UDF).

ICS and Mission Base

Mission Base qualifications include roles like Incident Commander, Section Chiefs, Mission Staff Assistant, and various other qualifications associated with the Incident Command System (ICS).

Accessing Training Resources

SQTR worksheets for all qualifications can be accessed from Ops Quals by clicking here. Members can navigate to this page within Ops Quals by going to the Emergency Services section of Ops Quals and selecting "Print Blank Worksheets"

For access to task guides and curricula, visit the National Emergency Services Academy (NESA) site for the specific Qualification area below: