Civil Air Patrol — Chaplain Corps

CAPCCARS — Frequently Asked Questions

CAP Chaplain Corps Activity Reporting System. Click a question to see the answer.

Getting started

1.How do I get to the new CAP Chaplain Corps Activity Reporting System?

Go to capchaplain.com/CAPCCARS and sign in with your CAPID and the one-time code emailed to you. One login works across every module.

2.Do I need to enter my activity in both eServices and the new CAPCCARS?

No. There's no need to duplicate your reporting — you can begin using CAPCCARS 2.0 now for your Chaplain Corps activity.

Where to log your activity

3.Where do I record a normal weekly squadron meeting?

In the Squadron Meetings Attendance module. Record your attendance, any Character Development lesson taught, and your ministry-of-presence contacts there.

4.I teach Character Development to adults — where does that go?

In Squadron Meeting Attendance. In the Character Development section, choose "Adult Character Development Lesson" and describe the lesson.

5.What if the Squadron Commander teaches the Character Development lesson?

A Chaplain or CDI can record that the Squadron Commander taught the lesson, so your squadron keeps a complete record of every CD lesson taught. Squadron Commanders do not have access to CAPCCARS 2.0 since they are not Chaplain Corps members.

6.Where do I log other things — trainings, meetings, fundraising/community events, or other non-Chaplain Corps activities?

In the Administrative Tasks module.

7.Where do I enter a mission or a weekend event where I serve on a Chaplain Support Team (CST)?

In the Special Activities module — the home for NCSAs, RCLSs, and Emergency Services missions or weekend events where you serve on a CST.

Tip: an ES mission goes in Special Activities; attending an ES class or training goes in Administrative Tasks — see where to log trainings and meetings.

8.Can I track mileage and expenses?

Yes — it's an optional "Expenses and Mileage (for your records)" section on your entries, and there's an Expenses & Miles report that totals them for a period.

Your reports

9.Can I see, edit, or email what I've submitted?

Yes — the Reports tab lets you view your entries by reporting period (or a custom date range), edit or delete them, and email a report to yourself or a supervisor.

10.Who can see my reports?

Your own entries are yours; squadron/wing/region leaders see consolidated roll-ups for their echelon — the system keeps everything appropriately organized.

Using your phone

11.Can I use my phone?

Yes. CAPCCARS is a web-based app that works on your phone, tablet or computer. There are two ways to use it on your phone:

  1. From your browser: go to capchaplain.com/CAPCCARS in Safari, Chrome or any browser, the same as on a computer.
  2. From your home screen: save a link to CAPCCARS on your home screen, so it opens with one tap like an app. How to do this on an iPhone or iPad or on Android.

iPhone or iPad (Safari)

  1. Open capchaplain.com/capccars in Safari.
  2. Tap the Share button (a square with an arrow pointing up). If you don't see it, tap ••• first.
  3. Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen.
  4. Tap Add. The CAPCCARS icon now appears on your home screen.

Android (Chrome)

  1. Open capchaplain.com/capccars in Chrome.
  2. Tap the ⋮ menu (three dots, top right).
  3. Tap Add to Home screen (on some phones it says Install app).
  4. Tap Add or Install. The CAPCCARS icon now appears on your home screen.

Still have questions or need help?

Contact the Help Desk: capchaplain.com/helpdesk
Watch the training video: CAPCCARS training on YouTube