Group II Commander Recognized by CAP National Commander

Group II Commander, Major William Lynam, was recognized recently by Major General Amy S. Courter, Civil Air Patrol National Commander, for his contribution to the online Officer Basic Course.

Officer Basic Course replaced AFIADL 13, the first course normally completed by new CAP Officers and NCOs, offered by the Air Forces Air University.

“It was an interesting challenge,” says Major Lynam, who authored the Vision and Mission statements of the course, “including researching the subject area, generating test questions and working with my liaison, Col Gilbert from the Northeast Region.”

Senior members may register for Officer Basic Course after completing Level 1. Cadets may also take the course, after completion of their Mitchell award. The course, geared towards new Senior Members, covers the Personal, Professional and Organizational dimensions of leadership.

In a letter to Major Leynam, General Courter talks about the importance of the new course. “For Civil Air Patrol to truly meet its potential, our members--especially our senior member officers and noncommissioned officers--must be trained and educated to meet today's and tomorrow's challenges.”

The letter from General Courter can be read here.