marietta museum squadron - oct 2013

8/20/2019 Marietta Museum Squadron - Oct 2013

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In the Spotlight

I Cut & 1st Aid Class

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T-18 Trophy

Homebuilt Aerobatic

Aircraft

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Wreaths

Across

America

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Important Guidelines

C/ProgramsTraining Schedule

Happenings

Aerospace Education

So You Want to be

A Pilot

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Drug of Abuse

Marijuana

Protecting the

Dignity of Others

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The uts & Bolts of

Leadership

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Aircraft Ground

Handling

CAP Safety Pledge

Emergency

Services

ORM’s Six Steps

SMART Goals

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Inside this issue:

See Page 8 forImportant

Guidelines

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Page 9 for

Happenings

and the

Training Schedule

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October

October 2013

Squadron

Commander

Lt Col

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Major Charles PossFormer GA-454 Commander

Major Poss, served in the United States Marine Corps from 1961 to 1967, and was inactive service during the Cuban Missile Crisis. As a Marine, he worked in

Administration and as the Company Radio Operator.

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Having seen the need for a CAP Squadron in Smyrna, Georgia, which is Major Poss’ hometown, Senior Members and Cadets including Major Charles Poss, Major Tom Butz,Lt Tracey Cole, and Lt Jake Cole (who was a Cadet at the time) combined their talents andabilities to create a new Squadron. During a special ceremony, Squadron CommanderCharles Poss received the charter for the Squadron from former Group I Commander LTCTom Calvanelli, and June 2008 marked the beginning of SER-GA-454, the Smyrna CadetSquadron.

Under the inspiration and guidance of Squadron Commander Major Poss and the diligentgroup who worked together to accomplish the lofty goals, the Squadron grew and prospered.They all believed in and worked together to infuse in the Cadets the following vision:

• To introduce and uphold the Honor Code• To understand and live by CAP’s Core Values of

integrity, volunteer service, excellence and respect• To understand the military “style” and have pride in the uniform• To learn about aviation• To learn how to follow• To have the opportunity at a relatively young age to learn how to lead• To have the opportunity to learn and to advance with guidance• To be physically fit• To receive praise for trying•

To be “one step ahead” as they walk “into the future”• To be the best you can be

For the last four years, Major Poss has worked very diligently to foster a special atmospherewhere young people can learn and grow into ethical leaders and citizens. On that strong andhealthy foundation created by the Smyrna Cadet Squadron, the Marietta Air Museum CadetSquadron will now carry on with the intention of continuing the tradition of fostering anatmosphere where Cadets can continue to learn and grow into strong and ethical citizens andleaders.


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On Saturday, 14 September, members of the Marietta Air Museum Cadet Squadron

joined Columbus Composite Squadron in Columbus, Georgia for a day of First Aid

and Radio Operator training. It was an excellent opportunity!

Major Sam Levie, the Georgia Wing Director of Communications, gave participants

the opportunity to use handheld EF Johnson radios to transmit mock mission radio

calls. Participants also had the opportunity to complete their evaluations for ICUT

training.

The First Aid training was conducted by a SWAT Team Medic who incorporated real

world experience into his practical presentations and explanations. Participants spent

the afternoon practicing skills that were taught in the morning.

The training concluded with each participant demonstrating his or her ability to

perform the life-saving techniques infront of evaluators who were qualified EMTs inColumbus’s Fire and Rescue Team. This training was by far the most hands-on First

Aid class that any of us have ever experienced.

Those who participated in this training came back excited to continue working

towards Emergency Services qualifications.

We encourage you to do the same!

By Christiana Shoop, GA-454 Emergency Services Officer

EF Johnson Hand-held Radio

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LTCs Don Dykes and Charles Talley are the Project Officers for a very special project which is taking place at the Marietta Air Museum Cadet Squadron.Currently, Cadets and Senior Members are assembling, cleaning, sanding, and

painting an early 1960 model T-18 Trophy Homebuilt Aerobatic Aircraft.

The aircraft was a home-built plane which was created by two Lockheed

engineers in the early 1960s. During the 1960s, the aircraft was flown in theLockheed Flying Club, and after the 1960s, the plane was flown for manyyears by one of the owners and his family.

At the conclusion of the current renovation of the plane, the intention is tohave a special ceremony which will include the family of the original creatorof the plane. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the aircraft will be put on

static display at the Air Museum.


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The Civil Air Patrol’s Wreaths Across America Program began in 2006 as an offshoot of the

Arlington National Cemetery Wreath Project, which was started in 1992 with the annual placement of wreaths donated by Worcester Wreath Co. The program has mushroomed in ashort time. With its patriotic theme and its increasing visibility, Wreaths Across America isan ideal program for promotion of CAP and the patriotic values that CAP holds dear.

The wreaths designated for Arlington are transported on a 750-mile journey from Harrington,Maine after a sendoff ceremony. The route is one of the longest annual veteran’s celebra-tions, with parades and ceremonies held at more than 20 stops along the way.

Fifty wreaths donated by Worcester are presented during a special wreath-laying ceremonyheld at each state capitol.

CAP’s Arlington observances include a wreath-laying ceremony at the CAP Memorial, theTomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the Women in Military Service Memorial.

Civil Air Patrol’s National Honor Guard takes part in a special ceremonial holiday wreathlaying at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

As a key partner in Wreaths Across America, Civil Air Patrol has adorned memorials andveterans’ graves with evergreen wreaths to make sure the sacrifices of our nation’s soldiersare not forgotten.

Www.capmembers.com/news/wreaths_across_america/

GA 454 TO HONOR OUR NATION’S VETERANS

On 14 December, from 0800 - 1330, Cadets and Senior Members from the Marietta AirMuseum Cadet Squadron will take part in the wreath-laying ceremony at the NationalVeterans’ Cemetery in Canton, Georgia.

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To honor

the sacrifices of veteransthrough the sponsorship

of wreaths and

wreath-laying observances

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veterans.

CAP’s goal as part of the Wreaths Across America Observances.


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(Continued from Page One)

As you already know if you've attended recent meetings or visited the GA454.0rg website, we will be participating in the placement of wreaths on the graves of our fallen veterans at the Georgia National Veterans'Cemetery in Canton, GA on Saturday, 24 Dec 2013. This is a tremendous opportunity for us to Remember ourveterans, Honor their sacrifices and Teach others about their honor, service and sacrifice.

Begin now getting ready for this event. Uniform for the event will be BDUs in perfect order. So make sure youhave the full set with all insignia properly placed and attached and boots that are expertly spit-shined. That issomething that can't be done in a week or two, so start now. If you want to know what expertly spit-shined lookslike, take a look at C/CMSgt Boyette's boots next time he wears them to the meeting. That will be yourstandard!

But something every bit as important for us to get started on is making sure we will have enough wreaths to place on that Saturday. Last year, we placed 6,000 wreathes so that every grave had a wreath, and it was atremendous honor to be involved and truly an impressive sight once it was completed. Yet the goal of 7,000wreaths is currently only 5% subscribed, so we have a VERY LONG way to go.

(A shocking revelation is that we are burying about 1,000 veterans each year IN THIS ONE CEMETERY!) It isa RESPONSIBILITY to honor these veterans, most of whom are veterans of WWII, the Korean War or theVietnam War.)

Also, our squadron can benefit because we will be selling the wreaths for $15 each. Yet once the event iscompleted, $5 of each wreath will be returned to the squadron for use in our general budget. I don't want toassign math homework to you, but you could create your own math word problem just considering how muchmoney the squadron could raise if we made the most of this opportunity.

In the next couple of weeks, we will be getting information to you about how we can make the most of thisopportunity, so don't miss a meeting. In the meantime, make sure your parents know about WAA and that theygo to the website. They know friends, family, co-workers and bosses who they could encourage to go to theWAA website and donate on behalf of our squadron.

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October 2013 WEEK FORMATION

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FORMATION

(Announcements)20:50-21:00

WeekendActivities

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Blues

3 Oct

SIG-I

@ Arrival FORMATIONPromotions/Awards

D & C (20 min)

Character

Development

CLOSINGFORMATION(Announcements)

20:50-21:00

TWO

BDUs

10 Oct

SIG-I

@ Arrival FORMATION

D & C (20 min)

Leadership CLOSINGFORMATION(Announcements)

20:50-21:00

11-12 OctES/Leadership

Training


20:50-21:00

OCTOBER 5-6 Oct details TBA Paulding County Air Show

5 Oct 0900-1500 Museum and Squadron Open Houses, Helicopter Rides11-12 Oct details TBA ES & Leadership Training (in preparation for upcoming Grp I SAREX)

NOVEMBER2 Nov 0900-1500 Museum and Squadron Open Houses, Helicopter Rides

16 Nov details TBA Day Trip

DECEMBER1 Dec 11:30 CAP Sunday at Sanctuary (Mars Hill Rd & Due West Rd)

6 Dec 1900-2100 1st Annual Holiday Party & Awards Banquet at Sanctuary

7 Dec 0900-1500 Museum and Squadron Open Houses, Helicopter Rides

14 Dec 0800-1330 Wreaths Across America @ at’l Veterans’ Cemetery in Canton, GA

FIVE 31 Oct Special Aerospace Program Details TBA

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BDUs

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With Major Thomas Butz, GA454 Aerospace Education Officer

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Squadron Aerospace

Cadets sometimes ask “why do I need to study Aerospace?” My reply is that it is one of the

most dynamic and fun-filled careers to which you can aspire. The Aerospace industry isstill growing, and now “baby-boomers” are growing old and retiring. This creates lots ofopportunity for the youth of America! Aerospace doesn’t mean just flying an aircraft; no, ithas many career fields from engineers, to technicians, and to assembly workers. MostAerospace positions have great pay and benefits!

The one thing these many careers have in common is EDUCATION! One doesn’t need togo to college, but some form of after High School education will be required for theselucrative positions. So whether you choose to go to college or technical school, your middleand high school math and sciences (STEM) can be important to you. Most importantly, thethings that you learn in CAP can be of real value to you in your lifetime career.

A note to new Cadets - because of the lack of a Federal budget, National HQ will be slow inshipping your new cadet package. Don’t despair you can still “Rank up.” Your welcomeletter from LTC Berg will include the first Leadership Chapter, and I can provide theAerospace Modules and Leadership books you need after that. You can also find these onCAP E-services. Remember that you must use the second edition of the AerospaceModules and study materials. Many of the study materials that you will find on Google arefirst editions and may not help you! I also have Power Points for several of the AerospaceModules.

Did you know that GPS is not the only satellite navigation system for earth? Currently theRussians have GLONASS! The Russians began this system in 1976, but it didn’t reach fullcapacity until 1995. It wasn’t until October 2011, the full orbital constellation of 24

satellites were enabled to give users full global coverage. The GLONASS satellites' designshave undergone several upgrades, with the latest version being GLONASS-K. Several GPSmakers have begun including capabilities for GLONASS with their GPS units for sale in theUS. The European Union also is constructing two satellite navigation systems: Galileo andEGNOS. Galileo is expected to be operational by next year and will have an accuracy of 1meter! It is also interoperable with the US GPS system, so a receiver can use either or bothtypes of satellites! EGNOS is an overlay system of GPS. It enhances GPS to make thesignal more accurate (1.5meters), and is available only in Europe as it requires groundstations.

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“So, you’re a pilot?” This has been the start of many conversations with friends, co-workers, and strangers overthe last ten years. “How hard is it? How long does it take? Is it scary? How expensive? Do you own a plane?Can you rent planes?”“I’ve always wanted to do that” is another thing that I often hear when someone learns that I’m a pilot. I hope thatwhat I share with you will be informative, interesting, and will help to motivate you to leave the ranks of want-to-

be pilots, and join the ranks of flying pilots.

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With Captain Sam Sheffield, Pilot and Group I Aerospace Education Officer

This could be YOU!!!

Building Your Own Airplane

Most pilots either own an airplane, or one day dream of owning their own airplane. Unfortunately, airplanescan be expensive machines to own and operate. Also, many factory built airplanes do not have as much

performance potential as some pilots would like. For many pilots, the answer to these dilemmas is to buildtheir own airplane. That’s right, I said build their own airplane!

Homebuilt experimental aircraft are constructed by persons for their own use. These aircraft may beconstructed from "scratch," from plans, or from assembly kits. Homebuilt aircraft are generally small, one tofour-seat light planes which employ simple methods of construction. Fabric-covered wood or metal framesand plywood are common in the aircraft structure, and increasingly, fiberglass and other composites as well asfull aluminum construction techniques are being used. Engines are most often the same as, or similar to, theengines used in certified aircraft. Some homebuilt aircraft use converted automobile engines, withVolkswagen air-cooled and Mazda Wankel engines being common.

Homebuilt aircraft often offer a performance advantage over factory built aircraft. Litigation during the 1970sand 1980s caused stagnation in the small aircraft market, forcing the surviving companies to retain and sellolder, proven designs. In recent years, the less restrictive regulations for homebuilt aircraft have allowed anumber of manufacturers to develop new and innovative designs; many can significantly outperform certified

production aircraft in their class. An example of high-end homebuilt design is Lancair , which has developed anumber of high-performance kits. The most powerful is the Lancair Propjet, a four-place kit withcabin pressurization and a turboprop engine, cruising at 24,000 feet at a speed of 425 mph! Other popularhigh performance homebuilt aircraft include the Van’s RV aircraft series, and Burt Rutan’s EZ series.

Homebuilt aircraft also often offer a cost advantage over factory built aircraft. The initial aircraft purchasecost is generally lower for a homebuilt aircraft because much of the labor to build the aircraft is provided bythe owner instead of a factory. Maintaining the homebuilt aircraft is also generally less expensive.Homebuilt aircraft owners may legally work on their own homebuilt aircraft, while factory built aircraft must

be maintained by licensed aircraft mechanics. This can offer a significant cost savings.

These factors have led to homebuilt aircraft kits outselling factory aircraft by five to one in recent years. In2003, the number of homebuilt airplanes produced in the USA exceeded the number produced by any singlecertified manufacturer.

So how difficult is it to build your own airplane? Obviously, a builder must know how to use tools and follow

directions. It is also time consuming. Most popular aircraft kits take from 800 to 3000 hours to complete.This means that you will be building your aircraft for at least a year or two over many nights and weekends.You will also develop a network of friends who have built aircraft before and can offer advice. In the end, youwill have a unique aircraft to enjoy and fly, and a significant feeling of accomplishment.

Happy flying!

From - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homebuilt_aircraft


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MARIJUANA/CANNABISDrugs of Abuse, 2001 Edition - www.DEA.gov US Dept of Justice, DEA

Marijuana is a mind-altering (psychoactive) drug, produced by the Cannabis sativa plant. It

contains over 480 constituents, and THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is believed to be themain ingredient that produces the psychoactive effect.

Marijuana looks like a dry shredded green/brown mix of flowers, stems, seeds, and leaves. Itis cultivated outdoors and indoors, and is grown in the United States, Canada, Mexico, SouthAmerica, and Asia. Some common names for marijuana are grass, hash, joint, pot, reefer,and weed.

Some effects on the mind:•Heightened imagination which can lead to increased creativity•Time distortions•Illusions, delusions, hallucinations•Impaired judgment, reduced coordination•Increased appetite

Some effects on the body:•Sedation, blood shot eyes, increased heart rate, coughing•Increased appetite, decreased blood pressure•Problems with memory and learning•Distorted perception•Difficulty in thinking and problem-solving•Loss of coordination

Withdrawal symptoms include restlessness, irritability, sleep difficulties, and decreasedappetite.

Although no deaths from overdose have been reported,there is a high potential for abuse with marijuana.

In the United States,it is a Schedule 1 substance

under the Controlled Substance Act.

“Saying NO to Drugs is Saying YES to Self-respect.”The attempt to negatively influence another person is often referred to as “peer pressure.”

However, why be a follower and do what others negatively say,when one can be the leader

and exert positive peer pressure for freedom from drugs and alcohol.


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OPEN TO ALL - PROTECTING THE DIGNITY OF OTHERS

Personal dignity is an understanding of the importance and value of all people. Since most peopleview themselves based on the words and actions of others, it is essential to treat other people andthink of other people in the same manner that you would like to be thought of and treated. In Civil Air

Patrol, respect for all people is one of the Core Values which guides our behavior.

September’s Character Development session focused on guarding the dignity of others rather thandemeaning or devaluating them. During the discussion, many Cadets shared the fact that they areaware of students in their schools who were or are ridiculed and/or criticized. Most agreed thatalthough most people have some traits which can be the cause for teasing, all agreed that to be theobject of ridicule or harsh criticism is cruel.

CASE STUDY

The Case Study was about a young Cadet who had been a member of the Spence composite Squadronfor only a few months. Cadet Thomason had been an enthusiastic addition to the meetings. He lovedto get involved in the training and exercises.

Even though Cadet Thomason was enthusiastic, almost immediately after he joined the Squadron, twoof the older Cadets began to make fun of him. They made sneering comments about him and laughedopenly when he would struggle with a task or a question. They were careful to keep quiet when anOfficer was around, but as soon as they were free from oversight, they would renew their ridicule ofCadet Thomason.

After one meeting, Captain Morris, the Squadron Commander, found Cadet Thomason huddled in thecorner of the storage room crying. Cadet Thomason’s shoestrings had been tied together and hisuniform belt had been cinched tight and twisted behind his back. He had been unable to fix his belt orhis shoes, and felt humiliated and needed to hide.

What most of the other Cadets did not know, but the Commander did, was that Cadet Thomasonsuffered from a mild form of epilepsy. Though his condition was controlled by medication, in certain

situations, motor skills would be impeded and speech could be slurred. These episodes, caused by hiscondition, had given the two older Cadets the opportunities they needed to demean the new Cadet.

As he quietly helped Cadet Thomason free himself, the Commander knew who was to blame, and healso knew that he had a decision to make.

GROUP DISCUSSIONS

During the Group discussions, Cadets in Group One agreed that pending investigation the SquadronCommander should send home the two older Cadets who were harassing Cadet Thomason. They alsoshared that they were aware of insulting names that people had been called, and that the name-callingwas very hurtful.

Group Two Cadets clearly stated that Officers and Cadets NEVER have the right to demean Cadets ofa lower rank. They said that all people should be treated equally, and that the Cadet leader is

instrumental in protecting the dignity of all Cadets in the SquadronGroup Three Cadets said that even if someone disagrees with you, they should still respect you. Inregard to Commander Morris’ action, they felt that he should verify the facts, and then takeappropriate action.

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Do unto others

as you would have them do

unto you.


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THE CHAIN OF COMMAND

The Chain of Command is an effective means of relaying orders and getting information.However, the Chain of Command is only as effective as the people who are in it. Ifsomeone cannot relay the message, then the whole process will be ruined. The Chain of

Command only works if it goes both ways. As long as all the people who are within theChain relay information up and down the Chain, it is a means to communicate effectivelyand get the information where it needs to go.

The Chain of Command is defined as “a hierarchy of officials in the Armed Forces or in business, each reporting to and taking orders from the next most senior person.”

In CAP, this Chain of Command is very prevalent in all things we do; however, the suc-cess of the Chain of Command is only as effective as the people who relay the messagesup and down it.


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THE CADET OATH

I pledge that I will serve faithfully

in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program,

and that I will attend meetings regularly,

participate actively in unit activities,

obey my officers,

wear my uniform properly,

and advance my education

and training rapidly

to prepare myself to be of service

to my community, state, and nation.

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CAP CORE VALUES

ITEGRITY

VOLUTEER SERVICE

EXCELLECE

RESPECT


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Following are some of the correct aircraft ground handling procedures for handling CAPaircraft:Extracting the aircraft from the hanger• Before the operation begins, it is crucial to conduct an Operational Risk

Management process (ORM). • If you are alone, get help from the FBO or leave the aircraft in the hangar. • Always ensure that the hangar doors are fully open.• Have three people monitoring the aircraft while extracting it from the hangar, one at

each wingtip and one who checks the vertical stabilizer for proximity to danger.These monitors will call out if there is any danger so the team can stop the aircraft.

Returning the aircraft to the hangar• If you are a solo pilot, do not attempt to replace the aircraft alone. Get help from the

FBO or tie down the aircraft on the flight line. • Use the same procedure as for extracting the aircraft - 1. Perform an ORM, 2. Be

certain that the hangar doors are fully open, 3. Have a monitor for each wingtip andfor the vertical stabilizer.

If the hangar is a T-hangar• Paint a line inside the hangar above which nothing will be placed in order to give

clearer space for the tail surfaces and wings.• Paint three lines on the pavement that extends into the hangar so that the location

and direction of each tire can be assured.

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It is absolutely essential that all who are involved with CAP aircraft take great care withthe handling of this precious national resource which is entrusted to CAP’s safekeeping.

No matter what your rank or position, unit or assignment,

whether you are the pilot or non-pilot, officer or cadet,each and every person is responsible

for the safe ground handling of CAP aircraft.

Information from The Sentinel - Civil Air Patrol’s Safety Newsletter - October 2008


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As a Civil Air Patrol member,I pledge to promotean uncompromisingsafety environment

for myself and others,and to prevent the loss of,

or damage toCivil Air Patrol assets

entrusted to me.

I will perform all my activitiesin a professional and safe manner,and will hold myself accountable

for my actions inall of our Missions for America.

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ow required of all CAP members: Intro to CAP Safety for ew Members.www.gocivilairpatrol.com/members/e-services/CAP Utilities/Online Safety Education.

Then...Monthly Safety Briefing— At the Squadron or Online. Online, there is a test at the end of each briefing.

https://www.capnhq.gov//CAP.SafetyBriefingApp.Web/SafetyBriefingOnline.aspx


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With Captain Christiana Shoop, GA454 Emergency Services Officer

Begin your training and learn what happens during a search and rescue exercise or a missing aircraftmission. Learn what types of positions CAP members can train for in order to serve during search andrescue missions and emergencies. Learn how the different positions work together to complete the mis-sion.

There are many different areas in Emergency Services. Some CAP members join the Aircrews and learnhow to preflight an airplane and search probable areas for missing aircraft. Other CAP members preferto join a Ground Team because they can’t wait to learn about equipment, search lines, and how to navi-gate through the woods. Perhaps becoming a member of Mission Staff is the place for you because youwant to know about the coordination, communication, and command decisions that make a mission pos-sible.Whether you choose to be in the air, on the ground, or at Mission Base, your participation in EmergencyServices is an integral part of Civil Air Patrol’s vital contributions to the nation.

All personnel supporting missions for Civil Air Patrol start with General Emergency Services training.

This is essentially CAP's license to learn, and also provides core training needed by all members in

Emergency Services. This is the first class that any member planning to be involved in CAP Emergency

Services (ES) Operations should take. It is geared for the entry level personnel primarily, but also discusses

hot topics in ES that all members need to know about who will work ES missions. This course is expected

to take 3 to six hours including written examinations and question and answer periods. Upon completion of

this course, students should take the CAPT 116. Once a member has passed the current CAPT 116, they are

considered 101 qualified in the GES specialty qualification, and can then continue on to receive training in

other specialties as outlined on the appropriate CAPF 101Ts.

The use of qualified CAP cadets is encouraged as much as possible on appropriate missions. Cadets should

be trained in the various functions of mission operations and support as permitted. Cadets qualify no

differently than adult members in Emergency Services qualifications, and should be properly utilized.

Some basic rules need to be considered when employing cadets on missions: A qualified senior member

must directly supervise cadets less than 18 years of age. Cadets 18 years of age and older can be qualified

to serve as ground team leaders, mission pilots, and several other positions of authority traditionally

considered adult qualifications in accordance with applicable SQTRs, but cadet protection policies must

be followed. If adult members are assigned to a team in a subordinate position to a cadet, the adult member

may exercise command authority if necessary to avoid extreme risks endangering the team. Only cadets 18

years of age and older, who hold a valid CAPF 101, Specialty Qualification Card are authorized to fly on

aircraft involved in the performance of Emergency Services operations. Any cadet may be flown directly

to and from a mission base when needed to perform mission duties, provided the pilot-in-command is at

least a qualified mission transport pilot. (Information Supplied by CAP Knowledge Base)

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Begin your training today!

Be part of one of Civil Air Patrol’s Missions for America.


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ORM is a logic-based, common sense approach to making calculateddecisions on human, material, and environmental factors associated withany type of activity. It is a methodical, six-step process to manage in-herent risk.

THE SIX STEPS OF THE ORM PROCESS

Step One: Identify the hazards.This is the foundation of the ORM process. If you don’t know

the hazards to mission degradation, personnel injury or death,or property damage, then they can’t be controlled. A hazardis simply a condition that could cause loss. Focus on what isat risk, and list the potential hazards.

Step Two: Assess the risks.

Quantify and qualify the probability and severity of loss fromexposure to the hazard. Examine each hazard and determinethe exposure, severity, and mishap probability for the activity.After a hazard is examined, risk can be established. Prioritizethe hazards into levels of risk and work on the worst one first.

Step Three: Analyze the risk control measures.

Investigate a variety of actions. Determine which risks can beeliminated, reduced, or controlled in some manner.

Step Four: Make control decisions.

Select the best possible risk controls. Decide if those controlswill assure that the benefits outweigh the costs.

Step Five: Implement Risk Control.

Always reject the risk when total costs outweigh total benefits. Use the ORM process to determine your decision.

Step Six: Supervise and review the six Basic ORM Steps.Review systematically to measure if whether or not the benefit was worth the cost.


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SMART Goals help improve achievement and success.

A SMART Goal clarifies exactly what is expectedand the measures needed to achieve success.

A SMART Goal is:Specific:

Goals which are linked to strategic plans or positions. Goals which answerthe questions “Who? and What?”

Measurable:The success of meeting the goal can be measured. The goal answersthe question “How?”

Achievable:Goals that are realistic and reasonable which can be achieved in a specificamount of time.

Realistic:Goals which are aligned with current tasks, and focus in one definedarea.

Time-bound: Goals which have a clearly defined target or deadline date.

Examples:

ot a SMART Goal: “My goal is to finish my Armstrong Essay and become an Officer.”

This statement does not indicate a measurement or time frame, nor does it identify

what steps are necessary to achieve the desired results.

A SMART Goal: “I am a C/SrA, and my goal is to become a C/2Lt within six months. I planto successfully complete my Armstrong Essay and Speech requirements,study diligently in order to pass the General Billy Mitchell MilestoneExamination, and continue with my personal fitness program in order to pass the Cadet Physical Fitness Tests. I also plan to attend CharacterDevelopment sessions, and complete all that is required to successfully passthrough the Review Board.”

This goal definitely meets the requirements to be considered a SMART Goal.

Specific: The goal to become a C/2Lt is specific. Measurable: The steps to succeed in meeting the goal are clearly measurable, if there

is diligent preparation to pass the requirements. Achievable: The goal is definitely achievable, if diligent preparation is exerted to pass

the requirements. Realistic: The goal to become a C/2Lt is definitely realistic in the Cadet Promotion

Process.Time-bound: The goal to promote to C/2Lt within six months is definitely time-bound.


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GIVE A COPY OR E-MAIL THE ARTICLE TO MAJOR MOR.If you e-mail the article, please confirm that the article was received.

CAP Senior Officer-Major

Character Development Instructor

Marietta Air Museum Cadet Sqdn

Activities Officer

Asst. Public Affairs Officer

Historian

Asst. Test Control Officer

Emergency Services

Mission Staff Assistant

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MARIETTA AIR MUSEUM

CADET SQUADRO

Interfaith Ordained Minister

Teacher, Spiritual Artist, Author

Life Coach

Lessen Stress... Rediscover Choice...

EDITOREDITOREDITOR---IN IN IN ---CHIEFCHIEFCHIEF Dr. Ilana Mor

Experience Empowerment

Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organizationwith more than 61,000 members nationwide, operating a fleet of 550 aircraft equippedwith the most advanced technologies available for search and rescue. CAP, in its AirForce auxiliary role, performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescuemissions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and approximately 80lives are saved each year. Its unpaid professionals also perform homeland security,disaster relief, aerial reconnaissance, and counter-drug missions at the request of

federal, state and local agencies. The members play a leading role in aerospaceeducation and serve as mentors to more than 26,000 young people currentlyparticipating in CAP Cadet programs. CAP received the World Peace Prize in 2011and has been performing missions for America for 71 1/2 years." CAP alsoparticipates in Wreaths Across America, an initiative to remember, honor, and teachabout the sacrifices of U.S. military veterans.

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The CAP Motto is Semper Vigilans. CAP is prepared to respond effectively to any situation.

Strength of the ation by Dr. Ilana Mor

Original Artwork, Photography, and Writings by Dr. Ilana Mor

remain the property of the artist.

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