Ribbons and Awards

This is how to recieve the red service ribbon, community service ribbon, and recruiter ribbon

Authority to award these ribbons resides with the squadron commander.

See CAPR 39-3 AWARD OF CAP MEDALS, RIBBONS, AND CERTIFICATES 22 FEBRUARY 2010 CORRECTED COPY for information on all CAP awards.

Requirements:

Recruiter Ribbon:
Cadet: Recruit 2 or more cadets or senior members
Senior Member: Recruit 7 or more cadets or senior members
List the recruited members in section VI (REMARKS) on the CAPF 2A

Red Service Ribbon:
All Members: Serve 2 years in CAP for first award. 3 additional years for each oak leaf cluster (OLC)
List applicable dates in section VI (REMARKS) on the CAPF 2A

Community Service Ribbon:
All Members: Perform 60 hours of service outside CAP
List service dates in section VI (REMARKS) on the CAPF 2A

Administration Procedures for Award of Activity and Service Ribbons.
1. The individual member fills out the CAP Form 2a, Request for and Approval of Personnel Actions, when the requirements for an activity or service ribbon have been completed.
2. The CAP Form 2a is then submitted via the cadet's chain of command, for approval by the squadron commander. Check the Cadet Recall Roster if uncertain of the chain of command. For example, a cadet would submit the form 2A to his element leader, who would then pass it up the chain of command to the squadron commander.
3. Once the squadron commander signs the 2A, the cadet will be issued the ribbon and be authorized to wear it.