OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL COMMANDER
CIVIL AIR PATROL
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AUXILIARY
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, ALABAMA 36112-5967
ICL 24-01
22 April 24
MEMORANDUM FOR ALL CAP UNIT COMMANDERS
FROM: CAP/CC
SUBJECT: Interim Change Letter – CAPR70-1, Civil Air Patrol Flight Management
1. This interim change letter immediately changes CAPR 70-1, Civil Air Patrol Flight Management
and will remain in effect until CAPR 70-1 is revised. Compliance with this letter is mandatory.
2. CAPR 70-1 is immediately changed as follows:
Paragraph 4.3.1.1.6 is added: As of 1 May 2024, complete annual Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) Security Awareness training.
Paragraph 6.2.2 is changed to read: “CAP Cadets, qualified CAP Transport Mission Pilots and
CAP Mission Pilots are authorized to use CAP airplanes for flight instruction toward any FAA
certificate or rating. CAP Cadets training in CAP airplanes toward their Private Pilot Certificate
are restricted to C-172 model airplane.”
Paragraph 8.2, Suspension of CAP Flying Privileges - Mishap is changed to read: “Suspension
of CAP Flying Privileges – Safety Significant Occurrences. (This paragraph does not apply to
reportable Near Miss events as defined in CAPR 160-2). Any crewmember involved in a Safety
Significant Occurrence (SSO) resulting in damage to an aircraft, as defined in CAPR 160-2, is
automatically suspended from flying as a crewmember until a commander in their chain-of-
command, or an Incident Commander (IC) during a supervised mission, has been apprised of
the circumstances of the SSO. Using contemporaneously available information, the
commander shall determine which of the conditions described in the following
subparagraphs apply and take the prescribed action.”
Paragraph 8.2.1, is changed to read: “If the SSO appears to have been caused by crew action
or inaction that creates an ongoing concern regarding their readiness for continued flying
duties (e.g., willful violation, excessive risk tolerance, disregard for procedures, lack of
proficiency, etc.), the commander shall suspend those specific crew members “for cause”
using the procedures described in 8.1. A determination that pilot error was causal to a SSO
does not necessarily require suspension for cause. For example, damage to an aircraft tire
due to improper braking technique would not necessarily create an ongoing concern
warranting a suspension for cause. However, such an event would be viewed differently if
excessive braking was required as a result of landing excessively long after an unstable
approach and a poor go-around decision.”
Paragraph 8.2.2, is changed to read: “If it appears that the SSO could be defined as an aircraft
accident per CAPR 160-2, the commander shall suspend all crewmembers using the same
procedures outlined in paragraph 8.1.1. and 8.1.2; however, the reason for suspension shall
be “crewmember involvement in an aircraft accident.” Any additional reasons relating to the
criteria outlined in 8.2.1. shall be included in the suspension notification.”
Paragraph 8.2.3, is changed to read: “If a review of the initial SSO information indicates that
the criteria identified in 8.2.1. and 8.2.2. are not met, the commander shall verbally reinstate
the member’s flying privileges. Commanders should not delay reinstatement of members in
order to obtain a final determination of SSO severity and/or contributing or causal factors.
Documentation of the automatic suspension and subsequent reinstatement will be uploaded
to the SSO record in CAPSIS.”
Paragraph 8.3, Reinstatement is changed to read: Reinstatement - Once a member’s flying
privileges are suspended for cause or as a result of involvement in an aircraft accident, only
a wing or higher commander in the individual’s chain of command may reinstate that member
to flight status. Wing or higher commanders may set conditions for reinstatement, including
completion of a new CAP Pilot Flight Evaluation. When a member is involved in either an
accident or a non-accident SSO resulting in a suspension for cause, the crewmember’s flying
privileges shall remain suspended until a final determination of cause has been made. Prior
to reinstating flying privileges of a member involved in an accident, commanders must
coordinate with the CAP/DO who will then obtain concurrence of the CAP/CC. Reinstatement,
conditions thereof and completion of any required training or recommendations for the
pilot/crew shall be documented and uploaded to the specific CAPSIS mishap before returning
to flying status.
3. The intent of this change is to incorporate powered instructor pilot training outlined by 49 CFR
1552.23 and update safety regulation terminology to align with CAPR 160-2. For comments or
questions regarding this interim change letter, contact Ron Olienyk, CAP/DO, at (334) 953-9105,
or email rolienyk@capnhq.gov
Edward D. Phelka
Major General, CAP
National Commander
cc:
CAP/CV/CS/CCC/COO/COA/DA/DO/FM/GC/IT/LG/NOC
All CAP Region and Wing CV/CS/DC/DO/DOC/DOH/DOS/DOU/DOV
All Wing Administrators
CAP-USAF/CC/CV/DO/FM/JA/LRs
OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL COMMANDER
CIVIL AIR PATROL
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AUXILIARY
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, ALABAMA 36112-5937
ICL 20-08
1 October 2020
MEMORANDUM FOR ALL CAP UNIT COMMANDERS
FROM: CAP/CC
SUBJECT: Interim Change Letter – CAPR 70-1, CAP Flight Management
1. This letter immediately changes CAPR 70-1, CAP Flight Management, and will remain in
effect until the publication is revised. Compliance with this letter is mandatory
2. Correct references to FAA proficiency checks by:
a) Removing the reference to 14 CFR 121.439 from 4.2.1.1.4
b) Removing references to 14 CFR 121.439 and 14 CFR 141.79(d)(2) from 7.4.1.2.
3. Initial qualification as a CAP Tow Pilot requires recent experience, as defined in 4.4.4.1.5.
This requirement is implemented within Ops Quals as a one-time prerequisite. However, the
current wording is often misinterpreted as a recurring requirement. To avoid confusion,
reword 4.4.4.1.5. to read, “Have completed at least 10 glider tows in the past 12 months prior
to submission for initial appointment.”
4. To remove barriers to onboarding of new pilots and to make clear distinctions between
training and proficiency, the following changes are required:
a. Remove the phrase “or endorsement” from 6.2.2. and 6.2.3.
b. Remove the word “training” from 6.3.1. and 6.3.2.
5. The renewal validation process requires the presence of an aircraft questionnaire in Ops
Quals for each make/model being renewed. Revise 7.4.1. to read, “All previous aircraft
qualifications in the same category for which the pilot has an initial Form 5 and an aircraft
questionnaire can be renewed at the time of the annual evaluation.”
6. To clarify the intent of the prohibition regarding aircraft that have undergone certain types
of maintenance, change 9.3. to read “Aircraft Use – Cadet Orientation and Cadet Flight Training.
During the first 10 tachometer hours following an engine change, major overhaul, or
replacement/removal/reinstallation of cylinders or magnetos, a CAP airplane will not be used to
carry, or tow an aircraft carrying, CAP or ROTC/JROTC cadets participating in orientation rides.
Additionally, such aircraft will not be used to conduct cadet solo flight training. This prohibition
does not apply to dual instruction of cadets or cadets that hold a private pilot’s license.”
7. Comparison of Takeoff or Landing Distance (TOLD) to available runway length has been
integrated into the Pre-flight Risk Assessment Worksheet (RAW). The resulting risk assessment
is made available to the FRO through the Risk Assessment & Release process; therefore, there is
no longer a need to independently provide this data to the FRO. Strike the final sentence of
9.11.2.5.1.4.
8. Correct the spelling of “immersion suits” in 9.11.10.6.
9. CAPR 60-1(I), Pilot Flight Clinics, is being converted to a CAP Standard. CAP’s Publication
Proof-of-Concept requires that any CAP Standard be referenced in a CAP Regulation.
Accordingly, Attachment 2 should be changed from “CAPR 60-2(I), Pilot Flight Clinics” to “CAPS
71-7, Pilot Flight Clinics.” Move this entry to follow CAPS 71-6.
10. For comments or questions regarding this interim change letter, contact John Desmarais,
CAP/DO, at (334) 953-9107, or email jdesmarais@capnhq.gov.
MARK E. SMITH
Major General, CAP
Supersedes: CAPR 70-1, 4 DEC 2017 OPR: CAP/DO
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HEADQUARTERS CIVIL AIR PATROL
CAP REGULATION 70-1
31 MARCH 2020
-08, 1 OCTOBER 2020
OPERATIONS
CIVIL AIR PATROL FLIGHT MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY OF CHANGES.
This document has been extensively revised to incorporate recommended and approved
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 

 Applicability.  
-

---

2 CAPR 70-1 31 MAR 2020
-

ures,

  (OI), Pamphlets, Supplements and Waivers 
,   
 OIs,  

, , CAP--
 CAP/DO
  Pilots, s
.   
   





 
 
  p 

,  

 
    :
 B

 
 HCAP  
 
  
 
 
CAPR 70-1 31 MARCH 2020 3
 

 
  hir
b
 C
 
 
 
 :
 B

 CAP
 
 their 

 , 41, 14
293/97 

  ,   
 
 

 

 

  

 Be 
, CAP/DOtheir  
s 
4 CAPR 70-1 31 MAR 2020
 

i
 

 CAP 
 

 

  
 
  
 4 

 Be   ,
CAP/DOtheir 
 CAP  
their  

 CAP  
  
  
   

 Be   
, CAP/DOtheir 
 
 
   

  
 
CAPR 70-1 31 MARCH 2020 5
 P 4 

 Be  

 
 
 
   CAPR 35-6
 
 ,

 
  :
 Be  

 

 CAP E
-ROTC, ROTC4  
  

 -
-
 

 
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 Be  
, CAP/DOtheir 
 
  
6 CAPR 70-1 31 MAR 2020
 

 

 
  
- -
  

 

 Be  ,
CAP/DOtheir 
 
 
 
:
 
 
  
  
 three 
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 Be  
, CAP/DOtheir 
 
CAPS 71-2 Aircrew Training, Glider
 
 
-
  – 
CAPR 70-1 31 MARCH 2020 7
 
  – 
-  
CAPS 71-1 Aircrew Training, Airplane
 – 
, the CAP  
 At  PIC  
 -
 A  
 i  S 71-
1  
 

-

 


  

 -
 CAPS 71-1,

  – CAP  
 
 – 
 
 ,  
  
 CAP   
CAPS 71-1, Aircrew Training, Airplane, CAPS 71-2,
Aircrew Training, Glider, CAPS 71-3, Aircrew Training, Balloon CAPS 71-6, Aircrew Training,
Cadet Wings, 
8 CAPR 70-1 31 MAR 2020
 




 s  

  
 

 

-172

 
  

 s  
1 – 

 – 
, , CAP
2  

  CAPR 60-2, Cadet Protecon, 

 
  s 
 CAPS 71-4, AFAM-approved Proficiency Flight Profiles
 
be  CAPS 71-5, Corporate-approved Proficiency Flight
Profiles
CAPR 70-1 31 MARCH 2020 9
 
 , 
CAP 
 their 

  
-
the 
 


 Other 
  
, ust  
 
 -
--
 ed   

 require 
-- 
 

ere 
 CAP Pilot 
 
   



s 
e
 
CAPS 72-5, Aircrew Evaluaon the  
s/ ,
10 CAPR 70-1 31 MAR 2020
-CAPS 72-6, Aircrew Evaluaon Criteria 



 -5, CAP Pilot Flight
Evaluaon, -
-- -

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  5 


 require 
 


  
  
 


  

 
 
 SGS 2--
 AX6-55, AX7--
 

 
 -5Q-A, 70-5Q-B-5Q-G
 
 5 

CAPR 70-1 31 MARCH 2020 11
 
 

- 



 - 5 -

  5  
, , /,

 s 5 –
 p 
 
 -
   the 
 -
 
  5
 CAPR 70-1   the 
, G BE, the 
5
  70-5Q-A, 70-5Q-B70-5Q-
G 
  
 A 
   
 C 
 A 70-5Q-A, 70-5Q-B70-5Q-G 
  
 
, 
12 CAPR 70-1 31 MAR 2020
/297,  pr
 
 :
 A CAP  

 


 A CAP-CAP-

 
ASI
 

 e -
  their 
 

 


 
  5 
  ,


 -, 

 -

  -, the CAP
70-

 
CAPR 70-1 31 MARCH 2020 13

  


 
 
 P
DOV ir   5 
  

  -
  Cs s
the   A
- 
  
   

 
 , 
re- 
   
  
-

   
re
 , the pire-
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 Re-
 
  DOVs 
 This 
Re-require 
 
-s 
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 
 –  

 
s their 

  

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 





 

 – 
-
-
--


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 
           

            

         


-
 -2,


CAPR 70-1 31 MARCH 2020 15


 




CAPSIS
 - 



-






 – 
-


 – 


 

  
 
CAPR 20--

   CAPR 174-1, Property Management and
Accountability

16 CAPR 70-1 31 MAR 2020
 CAP Rules
 - 
 
  

  - 
CAPR 66-1, CAP Aircra Maintenance Management
 --
 
CAPS 72-4, Aircra Informaon File
 
 


 
 s 
 
 
-
1 require  

 d
T
  is
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 G1000-be 
-
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 
  
 

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 
 
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 
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 - 
 
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 
-
 
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 -
  
- 
HHA  
 -
 1 
 –   
 D
  
, 


  
 t

 – 
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 
18 CAPR 70-1 31 MAR 2020

 
CAPR 900-5,
Civil Air Patrol Insurance/Benefits Program  
 
 

 -
  
POH

  

 
 
 
CAP P

   
 
 
 
-


 -

 -
 
 
 – 

CAPR 70-1 31 MARCH 2020 19
 -
 
 
 
 
 up--
 s
 
CAPR 10-2
 -
 
 , 
-

   
M
 




  -570-– A, B G, 
-91, CAP Mission Pilot
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  
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 CAP
-
- 
 
 
CAP-
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 
20 CAPR 70-1 31 MAR 2020
 

2 



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 9 

 

 8 
2 
 
-


 


   


 - 
 
 
CAPR 39-2, Civil Air Patrol Membership
 
 
 
 CAP-
  ASIs  DPEs 
CAPR 70-1 31 MARCH 2020 21
 
 -
 -


-  -
CAP-- 
-

 
 -
 -
 -
 
 -
  
 -
-
 
 
-
-9, Release for Non-CAP Members
 
 
 
  - 
CAPP 70-1, Guide to FAA Exemptions 
 – 
 


 PIC 
 E: 

22 CAPR 70-1 31 MAR 2020
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 P 
 
 

  S
 
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 
 CAP-
  ASIs  DPEs 
 
 
  

 
 
 
 
   
-
 
 
CAPM 39-1, CAP Uniform Manual 
 
 
Due
 -

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 
 required CAP
CAPR 70-1 31 MARCH 2020 23
s CAPS 73-series, Operaons Procedures 
 -


 
 


use  
-


 
CAPS 72-3, Aircra Checklists -
 
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 

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 

 --/-

-,
-
 
1 

 
 
  

 

 
24 CAPR 70-1 31 MAR 2020
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
 

 

 - 

 

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 


 s, 


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 


 
 RM 
 - 
- --
- 
 the RM 
 The dp
-1,  
    R

 CAPS 73-2, Operaons Procedures, Glider

CAPR 70-1 31 MARCH 2020 25
 
  pre- is


 - Pre-Flight Risk Assessment Worksheet
-- 
 
 
  
 
  


   
 

 
 



  s  
 
, 
CAP/D
 

, Mission Symbols

 
 

  -Flight
Release Checklist - -2G   
 70-2/2G  

26 CAPR 70-1 31 MAR 2020
 






 
   
 
 
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
PIC
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 

 


 
 2

 
800-


  

800- 500- 

 


 
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CAPR 70-1 31 MARCH 2020 27
   s 
s  ir 
s requir  

 - 

he PIC  e  – accept no
unnecessary risk
 – as low as reasonably possible

 
-
 
 
 pr  
- The PIC is
e 
 
 


 AMRAD
 
 


  
 
e
 6  

 
-

  
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 
 

 
 s es 
 
 
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 


 
 
 

 800- 
, 
 500- 
 


 
is
  

 et these
s
  

 
Air

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 
CAPR 70-1 31 MARCH 2020 29
 

, 
 


  
 
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 
:
 


 

 
 
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 
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  the pre-
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
 
 
 
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 -  
  
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-
 CAP
30 CAPR 70-1 31 MAR 2020
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 CAP  
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 
  – 
 – 
 -
-
-
- 
 
-
 -
  -
 
 
 
CAPR 70-1 31 MARCH 2020 31
 
 



 



 
-
-

  
 

  - , 
TSO, -



 - -


--

- suits The 

 RM  
 
 

S 73-
AMRAD  


32 CAPR 70-1 31 MAR 2020
 
   CAPR 173-
3  
 

 
 
-5,   
-
 

 
 eR: 
, , 
 
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33 CAPR 70-1 31 MARCH 2020
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

-1





see D-





C3 



CAPR 70-1 
70-1 

C3 


70-1  























34 CAPR 70-1  31 MARCH 2020

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02
-CAP



-



70-9 
-CAP

required
 
 

-CAP


70-9 

C-

s -


C3 




-CAP

70-1 

C3 
-
CAP  





-9
 
CAPR 70-1 























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CI
C-3
03







 







t
the 
 A



 

C3





70-1 

-




-

















DTS
CI
C-3
04










 










C3



 

70- 1

CAPR
173-3 










36 CAPR 70-1  31 MARCH 2020
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05
A






 


--






70-2

, 
70-2G, CAP

, 




the 



Ce 

 


--
 
-
 


 
 
S
C3




70-
1 
-



: 



 
--











CAPR 70-1 31 MARCH 2020 37
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06








C3





 
 
70-1 8










CI
C-3
07


Ops
 


R

 






,

C3





Ops
 





 
70-1 





s

Ops 




 


the 



 



the 

38 CAPR 70-2 31 MARCH 2020
 2 - GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION
References.
P, Definions and Abbreviaons
, Cerficaon: Pilots, Flight Instructors and Ground
Instructors
, General Operang and Flight Rules
1, Operang Requirements: Domesc, Flag and
Supplemental Operaons
 5, Operang Requirements: Commuter and On
Demand Operaons and Rules Governing Persons On Board Such Aircra
1, Pilot Schools
2, Training Centers
-2701
CAP--2701
CAPP 60-40
CAPP 70-
CAPP 70-
CAPP 70-
CAPP 70-
CAPR 10-2
CAPR 20-2
CAPR 35-6
CAPR 36-2
CAPM 39-1
CAPR 39-2
CAPR 60- 
CAPR 60-2
CAPR 60-3
CAPR 60-6
CAPR 70-2 31 MARCH 2020 39
CAPR 66-1
CAPR 160-1
CAPR 160-2
CAPR 173-3
CAPR 174-1
CAPR 900-5
CAPS 71-
CAPS 71-
CAPS 71-
CAPS 71-4, A-
CAPS 71-5, - 
CAPS 71-6, 
CAPS 71-7
CAPS 72-
CAPS 72-
CAPS 72-
CAPS 72-
CAPS 72-
CAPS 73-
CAPS 73-
CAPS 73-
Forms Prescribed.
-1 – 
70-1G – 
-2 – 
-2G – 
CAP 70-5A – 
70-5B – , B
70-5G – 
 70-5Q-A – 
40 CAPR 70-2 31 MARCH 2020
 70-5Q-B – 
-5Q-G – 
-9 – -
 70-91 – 
 – 
 – 
Acronyms.
ACS – 
– 
– 
 – 
ASI – 
CAP – 
CAP/CC – 
CAP/DO – 
CAP/DOV –  
– 
CAPM – 
CAPR – 
CAPS – 
CAP-– -
CAP-– CAP-
CAP- – CAP-
CAP-– CAP-
– 
DO – 
DOV – 
DPE – 
– 
– 
CAPR 70-2 31 MARCH 2020 41
HHA – 
IACE – 
IC – 
– 
– 
– 
–  
–  
– 
– 
PIC – 
PTS – 
RMP – 
ROTC – 
– 
 - 
Ter ms.
1, 61
91-

– 

 
 
 
– 


– 

42 CAPR 70-2 31 MARCH 2020
CAP  – 
 -5
CAP  – A CAP  the CAP
70-
– 

– 

– 


– 
 
CAP Se– A   
 

– either  
, is 


– 

– 

– 

– See CAPR 60-3
– 

– 

– 
–   
CAP 
CAPR 70-2 31 MARCH 2020 43
DOV –  
, 
– The CAP 
 

 – -2701
 
  CAP--2701
– A CAP  
 
 

– 
 
  The IC is

--
 
 
–  
66-1
– 

–  
– CAP  
, 
, 
– 
-– , CAPR 60-2, CAPR 60-
3, CAPR 60-6 CAPR 66-1-
- 

– 
– 
– A 
44 CAPR 70-2 31 MARCH 2020
 91 – 

–  
 CAP
 
– A 
 
 – CAPS 72-2, Mission Symbols, 


– 
 
 
– 
–  


 , -
i  
ii 
 
 
  
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CAPR 60-3
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  – The 
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