NCR Seeks New Historian

North Central Region Seeks New Historian

Have a minimum of a Senior rating and preferably a Master rating in the Historian specialty track.

The Historian duties include:

• Preparation of annual histories, which are mandatory for wings and optional for regions and other units.

               Actively monitor and assist the Wings in preparation of these annual histories

• Assemble and maintain copies of CAP historical items and information, to include archival materials, artifacts, and both written and oral histories.

• Prepare historical material for purposes of orientation, building esprit de corps, developing Civil Air Patrol’s public image, assist in matters of heraldry, and to support to executive decision-making.

Develop plans for sharing NCR and CAP historical information both internally to CAP members, but also externally to the public

• Complete all duties with objectivity, critical evaluation and a full appreciation of the importance of factual data in the preparation of historical narratives and reports.

• Provide assistance and advice concerning research; prepare lectures, papers, and staff studies; and assist with activities that require historical knowledge or the use of historical materials.

• Develop increased interest in, and an improved understanding of, CAP history through historical programs and social media.

Historians should be familiar with CAPR 110-1, Civil Air Patrol History Program, CAPR 110-2, Historical Repositories, and CAPR 110-3, Civil Air Patrol Heraldry Program.

Please send resume to:
Col. Tom Weston, NCR Chief of Staff
tweston@ncr.cap.gov