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Group Commander - Job Description
Group commanders represent the wing commander in their
group. They are responsible to the Corporation and the wing commander
for ensuring that corporation objectives, policies, and operational
directives are effectively executed within their group. They shall:
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Exercise command over all units in their group.
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Promote objectives and purposes of CAP by encouraging the
achievement of established goals and programs by all units and by
establishing new goals and programs within the group in support of the
Corporation’s objectives.
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Establish plans, policies, and procedures necessary to
the proper conduct of group affairs that are not in conflict with
national, region, and wing policies and directives.
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Be aware of accomplishments, problems, and degree of
compliance by subordinate units with policies and directives through a
system of inspections, reports, and staff visits. Inform the wing
commander of progress toward achievement of objectives, notable
accomplishments, problem areas, and other matters of interest.
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Ensure safety of personnel and equipment through
effective policy guidance regarding safety procedures and equipment.
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Select and appoint high caliber group staff members and
remove from group staff positions those members deemed unqualified or
otherwise unsuitable to continue in their positions.
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Appoint high caliber commanders of subordinate units when
replacements are needed and remove unit commanders from positions
whenever they are considered unqualified or otherwise unsuitable.
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Refer problems that cannot be resolved at group level to
the wing commander.
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Group commanders should be familiar with the Civil Air
Patrol Constitution and Bylaws, all CAP governing directives and all
policy matters affecting their command.
NOTE: The duties above also apply to the deputy
group commander. Group commanders should develop a detailed position
description for their deputy, outlining his/her specific duties and
responsibilities in support of the overall group mission. |
