Civil Affairs Issue Papers Volume 1, 2014-2015 Civil Affairs Issue Papers | Page 59

• High aptitude- possessing GT scores from at least the highest quintile • Relevant civilian skills- completed training or current occupation in line with one of the functional areas or core tasks of Civil Affairs While senior leadership within the CA community would wholeheartedly agree with these expectations, the composition of Reserve CA units belies a commitment to these standards. These requirements would almost certainly result in a reduced population of CA forces, and would limit the ability of Soldiers lacking applicable skill sets F