Director of Cadet Programs: Capt Justin Baugh

Duties of the Director of Cadet Programs: Manages and directs all functions related to implementation of the CAP cadet program in subordinate units. Coordinate member-training accomplishments with other members of the staff. Monitor subordinate unit’s progress toward the achievement of the cadet program and its goals as established by National Headquarters. Disseminate information on the cadet program to enhance the above statement. Recruit personnel to assist in establishing new cadet units. Provide special assistance to all new cadet units. Administer national cadet special activities as it applies to command level. Provide command-wide cadet special activities. Coordinate and ensure equitable allocation of funds, property, and recognition in the cadet program.

Captain Justin Baugh is currently serving as the Director of Cadet Programs for the Oregon Wing, where he represents the 11 Squadron's Cadet Programs across to the Wing Commander and across the Pacific Region. He has worked as a Civilian Employee for both the Air Force and the Army and also served as a Firefighter for the City of North Pole. Capt Baugh has made significant strides in enhancing the training of cadets throughout his career. Prior to his current role, he served as the Deputy Commander of the Mahlon Sweet Composite Squadron in Eugene, Oregon.

Capt Baugh completed several professional development courses through correspondence, including Squadron Leadership School, Training Leaders of Cadets-Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Course, Basic Instructor Course, and Corporate Learning Course. He also earned his high school diploma from Ben Eielson AFB, AK.

Capt Baugh has held various positions throughout his career, including Testing Officer, Activities Officer, Assistant Professional Development Officer, Assistant Health Service Officer, Health Service Officer, Supply Officer, Assistant Deputy Commander of Cadet, Assistant Personnel Officer, Assistant Director of Squadron Leadership School, Assistant Logistic Officer, Director of Corporate Learning Course, Personnel Officer, Health Service Officer, Education and Training Officer, Deputy Commander of Cadets, Safety Officer, Director of Personnel, Director of Administration, Assistant Director of Education and Training, and Cadet Program Development Officer.

Capt Baugh has received numerous awards and decorations throughout his career, including the AKWG Professional Development Officer of the Year, Oregon Wing Education and Training Officer of the Year, Pacific Region Education and Training Officer of the Year, and Oregon Wing Staff Member of the Year. He has also earned various professional development awards and achieved several promotions, including Captain, which he received on October 20th, 2020.

EDUCATION
2015 High school Diploma, Ben Eielson AFB, AK

2017 Squadron Leadership School, Correspondence

2018 Training Leaders of Cadets Basic Course, Correspondence

2018 Training Leaders of Cadets Intermediate Course, Correspondence

2017 Civil Air Patrol Officer Course, Correspondence

2017 Basic Instructor Course, Correspondence

2018 Corporate Learning Course, Correspondence

2020 Volunteer University Instructor Course, Virtual Inresidency

2022 Training Leaders of Cadets Advanced Course, Virtual Inresidency

CAREER CHRONOLOGY

1. Testing Officer, PCR-AK-071, September 2016- May 2019
2. Activities Officer, PCR-AK-071, September 2016-September 2018
3. Assistant Professional Development Officer, PCR-AK-071, Aug 2017- May 2019
4. Assistant Health Service Officer, PCR-AK-071, October 2017-Feburary 2018
5. Health Service Officer, Winter Raptor II, JBER-Alaska, Dec 2017-Jan 2018
6. Assistant Administrative Officer, PCR-AK-071, January 2018-August 2018
7. Health Services Officer, PCR-AK-071, February 2018- May 2019
8. Supply Officer, PCR-AK-071, February 2018- March 2018
9. Assistant Deputy Commander of Cadet, PCR-AK-071, September 2018- May 2019
10. Assistant Personnel Officer, PCR-AK-071, March 2018- November 2018
11. Assistant Director, Squadron Leadership School, Eielson AFB-Alaska, Mar 2018
12. Assistant Logistic Officer, PCR-AK-071, May 2018- Aug 2018
13. Director, Corporate Learning Course, Eielson AFB-Alaska, Dec 2018
14. Personnel Officer, PCR-OR-055, April 2020-November 2021
15. Health Service Officer, PCR-OR-055, April 2020-May 2022
16. Education and Training Officer, PCR-OR-055, April 2020- June 2021
17. Deputy Commander of Cadets, PCR-OR-055, December 2020- June 2021
18. Safety Officer, PCR-OR-055 January 2021-June 2021
19. Director of Personnel, PCR-OR-001, February 2021-March 2022
20. Deputy Commander of Cadets, PCR-OR-055, June 2021-April 2022
21. Director of Administration, PCR-OR-001, November 2021-March 2022
22. Assistant Director of Education and Training, PCR-OR-001, January 2022-March 2022
23. Cadet Program Development Officer, PCR-OR-001, Janurary 2022- March 2022
24. Director of Cadet Programs, PCR-OR-001, March 2022-Present
25. Testing Officer, PCR-OR-001, August 2022-Present

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Achievement Award, September 2016

Certificate of Life Saving, Aug 2017

Wing Commander Commendation, March 2018

Wing Commander Commendation, September 2018

AKWG Professional Development Officer of the Year, October 2018

Achievement Award October 2020

Wing Commander Commendation, April 2021

Crisis Service Award, December 2021

Oregon Wing Education and Training Officer of the Year, March 2022

Pacific Region Education and Training Officer of the Year, March 2022

Oregon Wing Staff Member of the Year, April 2022

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARDS

Level 1 Senior Member Program, Aug 2015

Yeager Award, March 2017

Benjamin O. Davis Jr. Award, Aug 2017

Health Services, Master Rating, Jun 2018

Grover Leoning Award, October 2018

Education and Training, Senior Rating, Oct 2020

Personnel, Senior Rating, February 2021

Administration, Senior Rating, February 2021

Cadet Program, Master Rating, Oct 2021

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION

Cadet Airmen Basic, December 2nd, 2013

Cadet Airmen, February 4th, 2014

Cadet Airmen First Class, September 30th, 2014

Cadet Senior Airmen, November 7th, 2014

Cadet Staff Sergeant, July 30th, 2015

Senior Member, August 4^th, 2015

Flight Officer, October 2^nd, 2015

Technical Flight Officer, April 2^nd, 2016

Senior Flight Officer, June 7^th,2018

First Lieutenant, July 25^th, 2018

Captain, October 20^th, 2020

(Current as of April 17^th, 2023)