Most CAP members enjoy the surroundings and atmosphere of a military installation. Another plus for a military location is cost. Because of lower overhead, the per capita cost of room and board is usually less than any other comparable facility. Also, the use of the other facilities on base, such as classrooms and auditorium, are free. Since bases are self-sustaining communities, other desirable facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, libraries, service clubs, snack bars, etc., may be available for CAP use. When fees are charged for the use of these facilities, the charges are usually nominal. If the director and the staff desire to hold the staff college on a military base and no existing relationship has previously been established, the Region Liaison Commander’s Office, or State Director’s Office should be used to seek permission to use the facility. If the base commander is unfamiliar with CAP, its mission, and its role as the auxiliary of the USAF, it may be necessary to make a formal presentation to explain CAP and the purpose of . If the commander agrees to host the college, s/he will usually designate a USAF project officer to provide assistance with facilities and services. The director and staff must cultivate a close working relationship with base personnel. Regardless of the type of facility chosen, accommodations must meet an acceptable level of comfort and convenience. The director or designated representative should personally check the office, housing, dining, classrooms, and auditorium facilities, and look critically at such details as distances to and from the academic areas, parking facilities, restrooms, and snack bars or refreshment machines. Are there telephones in the office, housing, and academic areas and is audiovisual equipment available? Is there Internet access, and if so, is there a fee to use it? Are there power outlets, adequate “hot” lighting, curtains or shutters to darken the auditorium, etc? Remember, the operation of a successful staff college depends in large measure on the personal attention of the RSC director and staff. If the director and staff decide to use a civilian facility, the choice is usually either a college campus, conference center, or recreational camp. Of the three, the conference center, which caters primarily to corporate clients, probably offers the most comfortable surroundings. However, these facilities may be fairly remote and the recreational facilities limited. Another drawback is cost; typically the per capita cost at a conference
Most CAP members enjoy the surroundings and atmosphere of a military installation. Another plus for a military location is cost. Because of lower overhead, the per capita cost of room and board is usually less than any other comparable facility. Also, the use of the other facilities on base, such as classrooms and auditorium, are free. Since bases are self-sustaining communities, other desirable facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, libraries, service clubs, snack bars, etc., may be available for CAP use. When fees are charged for the use of these facilities, the charges are usually nominal. If the director and the staff desire to hold the staff college on a military base and no existing relationship has previously been established, the Region Liaison Commander’s Office, or State Director’s Office should be used to seek permission to use the facility. If the base commander is unfamiliar with CAP, its mission, and its role as the auxiliary of the USAF, it may be necessary to make a formal presentation to explain CAP and the purpose of . If the commander agrees to host the college, s/he will usually designate a USAF project officer to provide assistance with facilities and services. The director and staff must cultivate a close working relationship with base personnel. Regardless of the type of facility chosen, accommodations must meet an acceptable level of comfort and convenience. The director or designated representative should personally check the office, housing, dining, classrooms, and auditorium facilities, and look critically at such details as distances to and from the academic areas, parking facilities, restrooms, and snack bars or refreshment machines. Are there telephones in the office, housing, and academic areas and is audiovisual equipment available? Is there Internet access, and if so, is there a fee to use it? Are there “hot” power outlets, adequate lighting, curtains or shutters to darken the auditorium, etc? Remember, the operation of a successful staff college depends in large measure on the personal attention of the RSC director and staff. If the director and staff decide to use a civilian facility, the choice is usually either a college campus, conference center, or recreational camp. Of the three, the conference center, which caters primarily to corporate clients, probably offers the most comfortable surroundings. However, these facilities may be fairly remote and the recreational facilities limited. Another drawback is cost; typically the per capita cost at a conference
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