Historian

The purpose for FLWG Historian is to systematically collect historical data and prepare accurate and useful accounts of the organization, development, administration, operations, and other features of the FLWG and its antecedents. The principal objectives are to provide historical data for CAP planning, operational and educational purposes; to preserve and disseminate the history of the FLWG; and to publish scholarly books and studies.

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The purpose for FLWG Historians is for them to systematically collect historical data and prepare accurate and useful accounts of the organization, development, administration, operations, and other features of the Civil Air Patrol and its antecedents. The historians principal objectives are to provide historical data for CAP planning, operational and educational purposes; to preserve and disseminate the history of Civil Air Patrol and the Florida Wing; and to prepare and publish scholarly books and studies that keep the public informed about Civil Air Patrol and its cadet program, aerospace education, and emergency services missions.
 
CAP has developed a Historical Program which is designed to:

• Prepare annual national, region, and wing histories and encourage their preparation at the group and squadron level.

• Assemble and maintain copies of CAP historical documentation.

• Prepare historical material for orientation purposes and building esprit de corps.

• Assist and advise military personnel and qualified civilians concerning research; preparing lectures, papers, and staff studies; and other activities that require historical knowledge or the use of historical materials.

• Arouse and develop increased interest in and an improved understanding of military history among CAP personnel, historians, and students.

• Develop an Oral History Program as an adjunct to the traditional written one.

Representing the Florida Wing at meetings of historical and other learned societies.

The Historian should be thoroughly familiar with CAPR 210-1 (the Civil Air Patrol Historical Program) and other internal and external publications relating to historical activities.

Announcements:

CAP Regulations And Pamphlets Related To The CAP History Program

• CAPR 110-2, Historical Repositories, 25 Jan 21.

• CAPP 110-2, Managing Historical Repositories, 27 Jan 21

• CAPP 40-110, Specialty Track Study Guide – Historian, 1 Feb 21.