AFIADL - CAP Student Page

Eligibility

Adult members who have completed Level One of the Senior Member Professional Development Program, and cadets who have earned the Mitchell Award are eligible to enroll in AFIADL courses.   Civil Air Patrol is fortunate to have a long term partnership with the Air Force Institute for Advanced Distributed Learning (AFIADL).  Students should register for the course only if they are committed to completing it.

How to Register for AFIADL Courses

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1.  Browse AFIADL at: www.au.af.mil/au/afiadl, and click on the catalog to learn about course offerings, or choose from the most popular courses for CAP members, which include:

2.  AFIADL accepts on-line enrollment only (mailed or faxed enrollment forms are no longer accepted).  When you are ready to sign up for a course, go to: www.au.af.mil/au/afiadl, then to "IMT & Forms," then to the “AU 23 AFIADL Distance Learning Application (PDF)” form.  Follow directions below the form to complete, then select “Email Form to: Student.Services@Maxwell.af.mil”.  We recommend adding your email address to the “cc” location to receive a copy of the completed form for your records.   Also include your unit commander and the wing commander or wing test control officer (per your wing policy) as “cc” email recipients. Do NOT save the completed form before sending it to AFIADL.

Note: The AU 23 is an encrypted form.  You must use your full SSN on this form to enroll in an AFIADL course.  Forms submitted without the full SSN will not be accepted. This is the only time a full SSN is required in correspondence with AFIADL.
 
Enter the appropriate "shred code" for your wing on AU IMT 23. Contact your wing headquarters for the shred code.
 

3. If you encounter difficulties in enrolling or while working on a course, please send questions to: https://www.auecampussupport.com/vdoc/index.jsp.  If you have not registered at this site, you must do so before submitting your question on the web site.    AFIADL will mail course materials to the address you provide on the AU 23.

To enroll in Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College, and Air War College courses please use the following procedures:

Air Force Squadron Officer School (SOS) Enrollment:

Member must be a Captain (or higher) and in good standing with CAP.

1.  Follow steps in paragraphs 1, 2 & 3 of  “How to Register for AFIADL Courses” area above.
2.  You should receive a postcard confirmation of your enrollment from AFIADL in the mail.
3.  AFIADL will also send you a letter that will direct you to the SOS website and guide you through the necessary steps to log-in to access course material.

Air Force Air Command and Staff College (ACSC) Enrollment NEW:

1.  The ACSC Distance Learning Enrollment application allows CAP members, in the grade of Major or higher, to enroll in the Air Command and Staff College (ACSC) DL program.  Addtional information on the ACSC program may be found at http://www.au.af.mil/au/acsc/distance-learning.asp.

2.  If you are a Major or higher the ACSC Enrollment option will be available on your 'CAP Utilities' menu in eServices.  Click on it and follow the directions to submit your application.  Once submitted you will receive a notice stating that your initial enrollment is complete.  ACSC will receive and process your enrollment and your unit commander will receive an email notification of you enrollment application submission as well.

3.  Additionally, after you have submitted the CAP ACSC DL enrollment application, an email notification will be sent to you within two weeks, from ACSC Student Services, to confirm your enrollment.  Once approved, books will be sent to the address listed in your CAP address record.

Air Force Air War College (AWC) Enrollment NEW:

1.  The AWC Distance Learning Enrollment application allows CAP members, in the grade of Lt Col or higher, to enroll in the Air War College (AWC) DL program.  Addtional information on the AWC program may be found at http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/DL

2.  If you are a Lt Col or higher the AWC Enrollment option will be available on your 'CAP Utilities' menu in eServices.  Click on it and follow the directions to submit your application.  Once submitted you will receive a notice stating that your initial enrollment is complete.  AWC will receive and process your enrollment and your unit commander will receive an email notification of you enrollment application submission as well.

3.  Additionally, after you have submitted the CAP AWC DL enrollment application, an email notification will be sent to you within two weeks, from AWC Student Services, to confirm your enrollment.  Once approved, books will be sent to the address listed in your CAP address record.

How to Complete AFIADL Courses

Students can complete AFIADL courses at their own pace and study independently, or in a study group with other CAP members.  To maintain test security, study groups are limited to students currently enrolled in the course.  Students must complete the course within the prescribed time limit, which is generally one year.  See AFIADL's website for more information about time limits and extensions.

How to Request AFIADL Tests or Get Assistance

Upon completion of a course, students must use the AFIADL Customer Help Desk (https://www.auecampussupport.com/vdoc/index.jsp) to request a course exam. You can also use this same site to request a change of address, name correction, extend course completion date (maximum extension is 4 months), or request other assistance.

Caution: This is not a secure website. Do not include your full Social Security Number in any correspondence being sent to this website. Use only the last four digits of your SSN.

Use the information below to request a Course Exam:

1. Go to the AFIADL Customer Support web site: https://www.auecampussupport.com/vdoc/index.jsp.
2. You must register with this site, if you have not previously done so.
3. Then click on the "Ask a Question/Request" tab.
4. In the "User ID" text entry block, enter your e-mail address.
5. In the "Question Data" block, enter your full name, last four digits of your Social Security Number (SSN), and request the Course Exam be sent to the Test Control Facility Shred Code established for your Wing.
6. In the "Categories" text entry block, select "Civil Air Patrol courses" from the drop-down list.
7. In the "Course Name/Number" block, enter the Course name and AFIADL course number; example: CAP Sr. Officers Course 00013.
8. In the "Branch of Service" block, select "Civil Air Patrol" from the drop-down list

When you have completed the form, click "Submit Question."  AFIADL will respond with an e-mail to confirm receipt of your request.  AFIADL will send an e-mail answering your inquiry or request additional information.  AFIADL will mail the course exam to your wing Test Control Officer (TCO).  The wing TCO will be forwarded the test to your unit TCO.  If you need further assistance please contact Ms. Jennifer Carroll at jcarroll@capnhq.gov, or: (toll free) 877.227.9142, Ext. 210.

How AFIADL Announces Test Results
AFIADL grades all tests and mails test scores to the address provided on the AU 23 according to its published guidelines.  If the test is failed, AFIADL will automatically send another exam for a re-test to the wing headquarters, along with a post card to the address on the AU 23.  The post card will list the areas the student needs to study before retaking the end of course exam.

How to Record Course Completion
AFIADL will send the student a postcard, AFIADL Form 9, which is the official documentation of course completion.  The student must present the Form 9 to the Unit Test Control Officer, who will update the member’s CAP Form 45b, Senior Member Professional Development Record, or CAP Form 66, Cadet Master Record.

AFIADL does NOT notify HQ CAP of all course completions.  AFIADL sends a monthly completion report only for the CAP Senior Officer Course (00013) covering the previous month.  National Headquarters only records the CAP Senior Officer Course, Squadron Officer School , Air Command and Staff College , and Air War College in the data base at this time.  If one of these courses is not listed in the national database then please send a copy of your AFIADL Form 9 to the address, fax, or e-mail below, so the National Headquarters Registrar can update the record in the CAP national database:

   


How to Obtain Academic Credit
The American Council on Education (ACE) has reviewed a number of Air Force Career Development Courses (CDC) and recommended that college credit be awarded for some courses.  To determine if college credit is available for AFIADL courses which you have completed you must ask your college or university to consult the "ACE Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services," and also have them review your AFIADL transcript to determine if credit can be awarded.

CAP & AFIADL in the Future
Both AFIADL and CAP are moving forward in web-based e-learning venues.  Most of AFIADL's content is moving towards electronic only delivery. Watch this website for the latest updates about the CAP/AFIADL partnership.


Best wishes as you begin your professional development through AFIADL!