Marietta Museum Squadron - Dec 2013

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Rest in Peace

History of CAP

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In the Spotlight

Trip to Robins AFB

Aviation Museum

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ES Ground Team

Cold Weather FTX

Honor our Veterans

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Important Guidelines

C/ProgramsTraining Schedule

Happenings

Aerospace Education

So You Want to be

A Pilot

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DDR

Called to Service -

Volunteer Service

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The uts & Bolts of

Leadership

The Doolittle Raiders

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ORM’s Six Steps

CAP Safety Pledge

Seasons

Greetings

to all

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Inside this issue:

See Page 8 forImportant

Guidelines

and

Page 9 for

Happenings

and the

Training Schedule

for

December

December 2013

Squadron

Commander

Lt Col

Tom Berg

The CAP ational website is

http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/

The GAWG website is

http://www.GAWG.cap.gov/

Civil

Air

Patrol’s

Three

Missions

MARIETTA AIR MUSEUCADET SQUADRO

Group I, Georgia Wing,Southeast Region

GA454.org

EMERGECY

SERVICES

AEROSPACEEDUCATIO

CADET

PROGRAMS

CAP’S CORE VALUES

Integrity,

Volunteer Service,

Excellence, &

Respect

SER-GA-454

Americans have so much to be thankful for, and it iswonderful that a day has been set aside to remember that

fact. Hopefully, you all had the opportunity to enjoy theThanksgiving celebration surrounded by family and friends.

All of us at GA-454 are extremely thankful for the growth ofthe Squadron and look forward to a multitude of training andactivities will be scheduled in the coming months. Themonth of December is already filled with a multitude ofactivities.

1. The first activity is CAP Sunday which will take placeon Sunday, 1 December. We will be meeting atSanctuary, 700 Mars Hill Road, Kennesaw, Ga. 30152at 11:15 a.m. in order to attend the 11:30 service. Theservices normally last until about 12:45 p.m. Pleasevisit the Squadron website (http://ga454.org/index.php/

squadron-calendar/cap-Sunday-registration) to sign upso that a seat will be reserved for you and your guest(s).The uniform for the day will be blues.

2. The second big event will take place on Friday, 6December. Cadets, Senior Members, families, andfriends will be celebrating the Squadron’s 1st AnnualAwards Ceremony and Holiday Banquet. Thefestivities will also take place at the Sanctuary, 700Mars Hill Road, Kennesaw, GA. From 1900 - 2100 hrs.Please go to the website and sign-up ASAP. Theuniform for the day will also be blues..

Promotions will be included in our 1st Annual AwardsCeremony and Holiday Banquet on 6 December so…

All Cadets are encouraged to promote!

During the Ceremony, the new Squadron patch will berevealed and all who have signed up on the website andattend the Ceremony/Banquet will receive their first

patch for free!

The next day, Saturday, 7 December, there will be aMuseum/Squadron Open House from 0900 - 1500 hrs.

3. The third big event for December will take place onSaturday, 14 December from 0800 - 1330 hrs. GA-454Senior Members and Cadets will be participating inWreaths Across America at the National Veteran’sCemetery in Canton, GA. Our Squadron has chosen to

honor the deceased heroes that have been interred at the National Cemetery in Canton, GA, and byrepresentation, all of the country’s veterans regardlessof what continent they are buried on. To understandhow we will be honoring them, please visit:Wreaths Across America: http://waa.convio.net/site/

TR? Fr_id=1454&pg+entry#UoJZneKnewE.

Please check Page 7 to see how you can be a part of thiswonderful opportunity to honor our veterans.

December will be a month filled with wonderful activities

for GA-454. Please go to the Squadron website now so

that you can sign-up and be an active participant in all

the events.


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On Tuesday morning, 26 November, family and friends filled the Good Shepherd FuneralHome in Rome, Georgia to mourn the passing and celebrate the life of former Georgia WingCommander Colonel Tonya Boylan. The room was packed to capacity. It was filled withfamily, friends, representatives from all levels of CAP, and a multitude of CAP members whohave worked with Tonya in one capacity or another. It was quite apparent that all were

saddened by her sudden and unexpected passing.• Before the ceremony, an ongoing video displayed a multitude of photos which shared

Tonya’s love of life with all who were there.• The ceremony began and ended with a CAP Honor Guard which included C/CMSgt

Tommy Boylan, Tonya and Phil’s youngest son. During the ceremony, he both presentedand removed the urn. He also placed a folded American flag in front of the urn.

• Rev. Brad Prater, aka Captain Prater in CAP, respectfully led the service. He shared thethought that in a time of sadness, the tendency is to mourn; however, that is only a part ofthe picture. He encouraged all to honor the memory of Tonya by remembering her manyaccomplishments and contributions to life. He encouraged all to celebrate Tonya’s life.

• Toward the conclusion of the service, members of the family shared the love they had for

Tonya. The tidbits of Tonya’s life shared by her sister (Tami Litton), by Phil’s brother(David Boylan), by Tonya and Phil’s eldest son (Phillip Adam Boylan), and by her husband(Phil Boylan) brought great honor to Tonya and helped all to understand how much Tonyawas loved and will be missed.

• The music which was played during the ceremony was selected from Celtic music whichTonya loved.

The loving ceremony dedicated to Tonya Boylan was extremely moving. It was definitely atribute to one who touched so many through her love of family, friends, and the Civil AirPatrol. Her desire to serve the community, state, and nation was extremely honorable and will be long remembered.

COLONEL

TONYA

BOYLAN

April 29,1957

- November 20,

2013


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History of Civil Air PatrolIn the late 1930s, more than 150,000 volunteers with a love for aviation argued for anorganization to put their planes and flying skills to use in defense of their country. As a result,the Civil Air Patrol was born one week prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Thousandsof volunteer members answered America's call to national service and sacrifice by accepting

and performing critical wartime missions. Assigned to the War Department under the jurisdiction of the Army Air Corps, the contributions of Civil Air Patrol, including loggingmore than 500,000 flying hours, sinking two enemy submarines, and saving hundreds of crashvictims during World War II, are well documented.

After the war, a thankful nation understood that Civil Air Patrol could continue providingvaluable services to both local and national agencies. On July 1, 1946, President Harry Trumansigned Public Law 476 incorporating Civil Air Patrol as a benevolent, nonprofitorganization. On May 26, 1948, Congress passed Public Law 557 permanently establishingCivil Air Patrol as the auxiliary of the new U.S. Air Force. Three primary mission areas wereset forth at that time: aerospace education, cadet programs, and emergency services.

Civil Air Patrol: A Proud Legacy Continues

From Maj Gen Charles L. Carr, CAP at’l CommanderCivil Air Patrol enjoys a proud legacy of selfless sacrifice and service to country and community that spansdecades. The first Civil Air Patrol members of 1941 were a heroic breed, men and women who served theircountry by sinking or chasing away German submarines off America's East and Gulf coasts. As a result of their

bravery, patriotism and tenacity, CAP subchasers effectively thwarted German U-boat attacks and, in the process,saved countless lives.

Today, CAP handles 90 percent of inland search and rescue missions, with approximately 75 lives saved each year.Our members are generally the first on the scene transmitting satellite digital images of the damage within secondsaround the world and providing disaster relief and emergency services following natural and manmade disasters,including such phenomena as 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Texas and Oklahoma wildfires, tornadoes in the south and

central U.S., North Dakota flash flooding and the October 2006 earthquake in Hawaii, as well as humanitarianmissions along the U.S. and Mexican border.

In addition, CAP members are dedicated to counterdrug reconnaissance and to teaching a new generation aboutaerospace and its impact on our future. And our cadet programs ensure our youth receive some of the finestleadership training the nation has to offer.

Unlike our founding CAP fathers, many of whom flew their own airplanes and performed life-threatening missionswithout any formal training, our more than 60,000 members are now provided with top-notch, year-round

professional development training opportunities and with aircraft equipped with the most advanced technologiesavailable for search and rescue.

Indeed, Civil Air Patrol makes a huge impact each and every day, going above and beyond to make a profounddifference in America's communities. As a vigilant CAP volunteer, you save lives and preserve liberty for all.


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15 December will be a special day for Lt Col Jim Card. That was the day, 55 years ago, that C/AB Card joinedCAP, and THROUGHOUT HIS 55 YEARS I CAP, HE EVER HAD A BREAK I HIS CIVIL AIRPATROL MEMBERSHIP.

On the 15th of December, 1958, C/AB Jim Card joined the Auburn Composite Squadron in the Maine Wing. Hewas 15 years old and a Boy Scout. A friend from school encouraged him to attend, and Jim quickly decided to stay

because “It was a challenge not found elsewhere.”

In about two years, he reached the highest grade offered at that time. He received the General Billy Mitchell

Award and became a C/2Lt. His years as a Cadet included service as a Cadet Commander, Executive Officer, andFlight Commander, in addition to his participation in three Summer Encampments which were held at Loring AFB.

In October of 1963, as a Senior Member at the Mc Dill Cadet Squadron in the Florida Wing, he entered the UnitedStates Air Force. In the service, he was an Aircraft Mechanic who worked himself up to the grade of MasterSergeant. Even then, he was more content doing the work, rather than standing in the limelight as the boss. Aftertwenty years of service, in 1983, MSgt Card retired from the USAF.

Throughout the years, he has always excelled in his service to Civil Air Patrol in its Missions for America. In manyways, Lt Col Card is an unsung hero. He prefers to serve silently, a practice which is based on his deeply religious

beliefs. Throughout the years, Lt Col Card always strives to do his best in whatever opportunity he has to be ofservice. He has a strong belief that both civilians and people with military backgrounds are valuable assets inCAP’s Missions for America, as long as their egos do not get in the way.

Throughout his 55 years in CAP, Lt Col Card’s accomplishments are many.

He has served in the following Wings: Maine, Florida, California, New York, South Carolina, and in the OverseasWing in England. In addition, he has served actively with the Georgia Wing since 1992.

At Squadron Level, he has served a total of 16 years in the following capacities: Leadership Officer (4 years),Deputy Commander for Cadets (6 years), Activities Officer (3 years), Testing Officer (8 years) and SquadronCommander (7 years).

At Wing Level, he has served a total of 28 years. He has served in the following capacities at Wing Level:Licensing Officer, Assistant IG, Assistant Director of Communications, and Director of Communications.

In addition to his many other accomplishments, Lt Col Card has served in 53 Encampments. At fivedifferent Encampments, he served as the Encampment Commander, and throughout the years, he has served inevery capacity with the exception of Chaplain and Medical Officer.

When asked what special advice he would like to pass on to others, he said “Set your goals in levels. It’s likeclimbing a mountain. Climb the first hill, then rest. Then continue on. If you set your goal too far, you will loseinterest. Above all, maintain your standards, and always strive for the best. Stick it out and always do your best tosupport this great organization, the Civil Air Patrol.”

Lt Col Card, all of your friends at theMarietta Air Museum CadetSquadron congratulate you at thisgreat milestone - fifty-five years ofcontinuous service in the Civil AirPatrol. You stand as a symbol ofdedication, service, and what can beaccomplished when a person strivesfor excellence.

Participating in a CAP Training Weekendat the Catoosa Nat’l Guard Training Facility

in Ringgold, Georgia

At Tyndall AFB after participation in the National Engineering College

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On Saturday, 9 November 2013, a beautiful Georgia Fall day, Cadets and Senior Officers from the Marietta AirMuseum Cadet Squadron, and Lt Col Jim Card, GAWG Assistant Director of Communications, discovered theexcitement of visiting the incredible Robins AFB Aviation Museum. Included in the group were two former AirForce aircraft mechanics who provided some real personal context to the aircraft and other displays which are atthe museum.

The museum has an incredible array of aircraft from military, civilian and foreign sources. It provides an excellent

Aerospace Education experience. The array is comprised of the earliest of aircraft, WWI and WWII aircraft, aswell as aircraft through the jet age which incorporates today's aircraft and aviation pioneers, including the GeorgiaAviation Hall of Fame inductees, like Atlanta's own Pat Epps. It even includes aircraft like the SR-71, which wasformerly flown by AF pilots who qualified as legitimate astronauts.

A special treat for the GA454 Commander was the F-4 MacDonald-Douglas Phantom which was the first modelaircraft he built; however, the aircraft was even more special to Lt Col Jim Card. In addition to his celebration on15 December of 55 years of service in CAP, Lt Col Card was excited to be reunited with the very F-4 on which heserved as Crew Chief in Viet Nam.

The trip to Robins from Marietta was long, and in most cases, a long drive can be so boring that many people fallasleep along the way. This did not happen with our Cadets. They rose to the challenge! During the trip, theymemorized the entire Phonetic Alphabet, and practiced their new-found skills by phonetically spelling out theletters on cars' license plates, as well as on road signs along the way.

Since there were two vehicles used for the trip, a CAP van and a private vehicle, an additional challenge for thetrip was provided with the introduction of the protocol, requirements, and nuances of CAP Radio Communications.Under the supervision of the GAWG Assistant Director of Communications, the Cadets communicated betweenthe two vehicles by ISR. The Cadets learned and practiced routine CAP radio procedure protocol, nomenclatureand pro-words. By the time we arrived at the museum, our newest cadet, C/AB Whitney Reuschel, a member foronly 48 hours at the time, proved she is a "strack cadet" by not only mastering the phonetic alphabet but also

becoming instantly proficient at CAP radio procedures. Her confidence while broadcasting was immediatelyobvious. She displayed more confidence than many senior members with 20 years of membership, a fact noticed

by the Squadron Commander (with 33 years experience), the Deputy Commander (with 18 years experience), andthe GAWG Assistant Director of Communications (a member for 55 years).

There were many learning opportunities during this Squadron activity, not to mention the absolute fun that was had by all. However, the biggest lesson learned was "Don't miss ANY Squadron activities!" There is ALWAYSsomething to be gained. Be sure to ask the Squadron members who are currently on the Cold Weather Field

Training Exercise (FTX) when they arrive home. There is no doubt that they will tell you that you should attendEVERY meeting and training event possible.

For the New Year, make this one of your New Year's Resolutions: "I will attend EVERY CAP meeting and

training opportunity possible because that will make me a better CAP member, and a better United States citizen!"

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On November 15 and 16, members of the Marietta Air Museum Cadet Squadron participated in

basic ground team training. We could not have asked for a better FTX (field training exercise)!

1. The rain stopped by the time we got to the area we would be working in on Friday night.

2. The bright full moon came out and gave us the luxury of minimal lights during our hike.

3. We also had the privilege of watching a mountain fog roll in.

4. On Saturday, the team practiced searching for an ELT at an actual airport.

5. We concluded the day by using search line and hasty search skills during a simulated

aircraft and missing person search.

6. Another benefit for those who participated is that they have fulfilled the requirement to

complete a cold weather overnight FTX before going to the annual Frostbite exercise.

7. The best part of the training is that several of our cadets are well on their way to becoming

fully qualified ground team members!

With Christiana Shoop, Emergency Services Officer

5. Begin assembling your GT equipment For the GTM3 rating, a large amount of equipment is required. Some can be obtained from supply, some you willalready have, and some you will have to buy. For a detailed list, see the task guide. For some detailed advice, askany qualified GTM. Do not rush out and buy tons of equipment. Wait until you have completed some of the othertasks and make sure you are interested enough to spend the money on the equipment.

Trainee Status This means that you have completed the GES test and have an SQTR that has the sections labeled “Prerequisites,”“Commander Approval for Prerequisites,” “Familiarization and Preparatory Training,” and “Commander Approvalfor Familiarization and Preparatory Training” signed, entered into e-Services, and reflected in your record and onyour 101 card. (This means the entire sections and includes all tasks associated with them.) This will show thatyou are legitimately a qualified trainee. (As a trainee, you may participate in SAREXs and, in some cases, actualmissions.)It is expected that you keep a paper copy of your SQTR with original signatures from your evaluators. The

sections of your paper SQTR worksheet that involve "Commander Approval" should be signed by the squadroncommander. Once it is signed, you need to enter the date in the online version of the worksheet.

To print blank SQTR sheets and record task sign-offs or commander approvals:Go to www.capmembers.com , click on “e-services” (left side), and sign in. ear the bottom of the left hand menu

there is a link for “My Operations Qualifications.” Follow the link and select “entry/view worksheet” (left hand

menu). Select the rating in the search box. To use these SQTRs for sign-offs, click “print SQTR worksheet” on the

upper right hand side. To enter tasks, put the CAP ID# of the evaluator and the date in the appropriate boxes.

Please note that after the completion of any section on your SQTR, it is recommended that you send a copy of the

SQTR sheet to the squadron ES Officer.

Please direct questions to: Christiana Shoop, Capt., CAP [email protected] 770-926-7109

1. Complete OPSEC (operational security)

2. Complete CAP Test 116 pt. 1—General Emergency Services (GES)

3. Get the “Ground and Urban DF (Direction Finding) Team Task Guide and begin studying tasks.

4. Begin getting tasks signed off.

To obtain your SQTR worksheet (after you set up your e-services account): Go to www.capmembers.com , click on “e-services” (left side), and sign in. ear the bottom of the left hand menu

there is a link for “My Operations Qualifications.” Follow the link and select “entry/view worksheet” (left handmenu). Select the rating in the search box. To use these SQTRs for sign-offs, click “print SQTR worksheet” on the

upper right hand side.

Task sign-offs require individual study and effort.


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On the 22nd of November, we reflected upon the event that happened 50 years ago in Dallas, Texas. Those of uswho were alive then know EXACTLY where we were when we first heard about the shooting of PresidentKennedy. Yet, even that episode would not have been possible had it not been for the service and sacrifice ofveterans in every generation of Americans.

Please take a few moments to consider our country’s heroes through the centuries.

Our Squadron, the Marietta Air Museum Cadet Squadron, has chosen to honor the deceased heroes that have beeninterred at the National Cemetery in Canton, GA, and by representation, all of the country’s veterans regardless ofwhat continent they are buried on. To understand how we will be honoring them, please visit:

Wreaths Across America: http://waa.convio.net/site/TR? Fr_id=1454&pg+entry#UoJZneKnewE. There you can read about the goals of “Remember, Honor, Teach,” as well as visit many of its videos to gain orregain an understanding of the honor these heroes deserve.

And IF you feel led to honor them yourselves, the members of GA454 would appreciate your support of this effortand the Squadron’s efforts by sponsoring one of the wreaths we will be placing on Saturday, 14 December 2013.There are 7,000+ veterans now buried at this cemetery. Last year when we participated, there were only 6,000. Itis unfathomable that we’ve lost 1,000 or more this past year just in this one cemetery, and there are hundreds ofveterans’ cemeteries around the world. Nearly all of the World War II veterans have now passed. In fact, of theflight crew members that flew the B-25s in Jimmy Doolittle’s raid of Tokyo, only four remain. In 1972, while Iwas at the United States Air Force Academy as a freshman, more than half of them were still alive. I am

tremendously saddened by their demise.You can honor them, their compatriots, and support this effort and the Squadron by sponsoring one wreath that wecan place on a hero’s headstone. In order to support this cause, please go to:http://waa.convio.net/site/TR/ationalWreathsAcrossAmericaDay/General?team_id=1454#.UoJZZ3KnemF

I invite you to participate by personally attending and placing a wreath on a headstone, or several, saying a prayerof thanksgiving for the hero and a prayer of blessing upon his/her family members who now miss him/her. Nomatter where you are, there is an opportunity for you to personally honor them. Visit the first link above, and clickon “Locations” to find the closest or most meaningful location near you.

Please feel free to share this information with every family member, friend, acquaintance and comrade that youknow. Since the ceremony is rapidly approaching, and wreaths need to be ordered, made and shipped, there issome urgency to your response.

Thank you. Thank them!

Thomas R. Berg, Lt Col, CAPCommander, Marietta Air Museum Cadet Squadron (GA454), Georgia WingTeam Leader, National Promotions and Awards Team, Civil Air Patrol


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In order to set-up an e-Services account:Go to http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/html/index.htm .Select the >Memberse-Services


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DECEMBER

1 Dec 11:15 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-Canton, GA, 0800 - 1330

JAUARY 2014

2 Jan Special Combined Meeting - Substitute Fifth Thursday

4 Jan Marietta Museum of History, Aviation Wing Open House

Recruiting and Work Party

FEBRUARY 2014

1 Feb Marietta Museum of History, Aviation Wing Open House

Recruiting and Work Party

21-23 Feb Frostbite

2 Jan Special Combined Meeting - Substitute Fifth Thursday

Sign-in@ Arrival

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December 2013

WEEK

OE

Blues5 Dec

OPENINGFORMATION

1830

CURRICULUM

CLOSINGFORMATION(Announcements)

20:50-21:00

1 Dec - CAP Sunday

6 Dec1st Annual Awards& Holiday

Banquet7 Dec - Open House

WeekendActivities

D&C (20 min)

Character Development

WEEK

TWO

BDUs

12Dec

D&C (20 min)

Leadership

Aerospace Education

14 DecWreaths Across America

D&C (20 min)

SafetyBriefing

PT

Squadron

Closed

For

The

Holidays

THREE

PT Gear19 Dec

WEEK

FOUR

BDUs

26 Dec


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The minimum age for a CAP pilot is 16 with exceptions for balloon or glider pilots.

However, cadets of all ages are encouraged to participate in the cadet orientationflight program. Ask at your unit or wing about how you can participate in this

program. Note: A student pilot certificate cannot be obtained until a person reaches

the age of 16 years (in powered aircraft) or 14 years (in gliders and balloons. See 14

CFR Part 61 § 61.83)See pilot requirements in CAPR 60-1 CAP Flight Management 12 December 2012.

3-7. Classification of CAP Pilots. CAP pilots may operate a CAP aircraft accordingto the classification of their experience and skills as follows:

a. CAP Solo Pilot.(1)Possess a current student pilot certificate with solo endorsements in accordance

with 14 CFR Part 61 from a CAP Instructor Pilot in the make and model aircraftflown.(2) For gliders, a minimum of 30 dual glider instruction flights prior to solo. Gliderencampment/academy students are restricted from completing solo the first timethey attend.

Also see below Paragraph 8-5a of CAPR 52-16 Cadet Program Management 21

December 2012.

8-5. Cadet Orientation Flights. The Cadet Orientation Flight Program’s primary goal is

to introduce youth to general aviation through hands-on orientation flights in single

engine aircraft and gliders.

a. Eligibility. Cadets may fly as much as possible, but normally only five powered

flights and five glider flights will be reimbursed. Wing commanders may authorize

reimbursements for additional flights. More than one cadet may fly per sortie,

depending upon the aircraft’s capability. Cadets are authorized an unlimited number

of backseat flights; they do not lose any of their syllabus flights by observing another

cadet’s flight from the backseat. The program is limited to current CAP cadets under

18 years of age. However, cadets aged 18 and older may participate in military

orientation flights.

MINIMUM AGE FOR CAP PILOTSFrom CAP Knowledge Base - Published 03/05/2003 09:18 AM | Updated 10/15/2013 12:14 PM | Answer ID: 789


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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!!!

The Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic’s License

Many questions about aircraft often involve their maintenance. Who typically works on aircraft?What careers exist for aircraft mechanics?

The rules vary based on aircraft type and use, but most aircraft maintenance is performed by

individuals who are known as airframe and power plant (A&P) mechanics. A&P mechanics arelicensed by the Federal Aviation Administration to work on certified aircraft that are used for privateor commercial flying. Pilots who own their own aircraft may only perform basic maintenance.Individuals that do not have an A&P license may only work on aircraft that they do not own if theyare supervised by an A&P mechanic and their work is then approved by the A&P.

How does someone become an A&P mechanic? Aircraft mechanics must meet a number ofrequirements to earn their license. They must have at least 30 months of experience working onaircraft under the supervision of a licensed mechanic, or attend an FAA recognized aircraftmaintenance technician school. Many people gather some of this experience while serving in themilitary. Civilian aviation mechanic schools normally last from 18 to 24 months. A&P candidatesmust also pass a written examination, an oral exam, and a practical exam.

Jobs for A&P mechanics vary widely. Some work at small airfields on privately owned generalaviation aircraft. Others may work on large commercial aircraft for airlines or even for the FAA asinspectors. Many own their own shops and are their own bosses. Typical A&P mechanics oftenmake between $50,000 and $70,000 per year based on their experience and the type of aircraft thatthey maintain.

How should individuals that are interested in becoming aircraft mechanics prepare? While in highschool, prospective mechanics should take courses in math, physics, chemistry, electronics, andmechanical drawing when available. Writing classes are also useful because most mechanics mustsubmit detailed written reports in their work. Prospective A&P mechanics should also talk early toadmissions officers at accredited aviation technical schools to learn about admissions requirements.Most of the best jobs in this field require at least a high school diploma and an A&P license. Manyalso require a two or four year degree from an aviation or aircraft maintenance technology school.

Happy flying!

From - http://www.collegegrad.com/careers/insta05.shtml

And - http://www.faa.gov/mechanics/become/

Coosa Valley in Rome - http://www.coosavalleytech.edu/program_sites/Aviation/index.cfm


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“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.

WID CHILL FACTOR AD THERMAL IJURY

Cap Cadet regulations do not specially address wind chill factors during outside activities, but do stress the safetyof Cadets during all Cadet activities. To determine risk of exposure to cold weather, the National Weather Serviceissues a Wind Chill Warning when wind chill temperatures are expected to reach -10 degrees F or colder, with aminimum wind speed of about 10 mph.

Note: Cadets may not have all cold weather gear items, and exposure times should be reduced accordingly.

Wind Chill Index - Wind chill is based on the rate of heat loss from exposed skin caused by the combined effortsof wind and cold. As the wind speed increases, heat is carried away from the body at an accelerated rate, drivingdown the body temperature. The wind chill temperature, an “apparent” temperature, gives us a better estimate ofhow cold it really feels outside. The measure of the rate of heat loss based on air temperatures and wind speeds isnot a temperature, but it allows us to understand how quickly heat is lost to the wind.

Cold Exposure Reduction - Advisory work/rest schedules and practices in a cold environment. The followingmay reduce cold exposure:

• Elimination of non-essential outdoor tasks

• Where possible, performing tasks indoors

• Provision of temporary shelter for essential outdoors work, preferably heated

• Increasing the number of personnel allocated to a task and operating a rotational duty system.

• Layered protective clothing systems are available to both aircrew and ground crew.


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With Major Ilana Mor, Character Development Instructor

November’s Character Development lesson was about one of CAP’s Core Values, Volunteer Service. The spirit ofvolunteerism is the willingness and ability to give of oneself, sometimes at personal sacrifice. It goes beyondsimply giving time. It extends to the willingness to obey the rules and regulations of CAP, to have respect forfellow members and organizations, to practice self-discipline so you may give your all, and finally to have faith.This includes faith in your ability, in the people around you, and in CAP. Rolled together, it means to treat yourvolunteer service in CAP with as much respect and attention as you do your professional career, schoolwork, and

family obligations.CASE STUDY - “Called to Service - Volunteer Service”

Every May, the Buffalo Education Foundation holds a large fundraiser in the local community. Themoney raised is used to support youth organizations and local schools. The Buffalo Cadet Squadron hasvolunteered at this event for the last seven years, and has received several thousand dollars from the Foundationeach year in return for their service.

In April, the Foundation asked Buffalo Squadron to provide radio operators, establish a communicationscenter, and control several nets simultaneously for this year's all-day event. When the activity was announced at aCadet meeting, twelve Cadets volunteered to volunteer at the event. When the big day arrived, only three Cadetsshowed up. It was nearly impossible to run the radio net with only three volunteers. The Cadets had to rely onSenior Members to fill in key positions to meet their commitment to the Foundation.

At the next Cadet meeting, the Cadet Commander was furious. She asked the Cadets who volunteeredwhy they didn't keep their promise to attend. A long list of excuses flowed in. The list included: staying out too

late the night before, having too much homework, forgetting to ask their parents for permission, being unable tofind a ride, and having to attend a family dinner.

The Cadet Commander berated all the Cadets for their selfishness and lack of support. She reprimandedthe group for not demonstrating CAP's Core Values of Volunteer Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Respect. Shetold them that it was their own fault if the Squadron did not receive funds from the Foundation for the current year.

FAPS ANALYSIS - After identifying the Facts during the FAPS Analysis, the GA454 Cadets said that theyassumed that the Case Study Cadets were not devoted and their excuses were not valid. They concluded that thoseCadets were not responsible and that they lacked integrity. GA454 Cadets said that the solution was to try tomotivate the Case Study Cadets more effectively.

ANSWERS FROM THE DISCUSSION GROUPS:• What impact did the Cadets’ actions have on the Squadron’s fundraising and community service efforts?

“Not as much money was collected.”

“It would limit the number of fundraisers and involvement in community service.”• If you find that you can not attend an event you have volunteered for, how should you handle the situation?

“Contact the activity coordinator and any others that need to be notified.”“Tell a leader and apologize.”

• How could the Cadets in this situation model the Core Values of Volunteer Service and Integrity?“Uphold your promise.” “Do not give excuses. Plan ahead and show up on time.”

• Would the response of this Cadet Commander make you more or less likely to volunteer at future events?“Less likely.”“Less, because nobody likes to get yelled at and they don’t want to make the same mistake twice.”“More. Her response makes us know that she counts on us to volunteer.”

• How could the Cadet Commander in this situation model the Core Value of Respect?“Tell the Cadets that by not letting the Activity Coordinator know that they were unable to attend was not beingrespectful of the Coordinator’s time and efforts put forth to put together the activity.”

“By not yelling at the Cadets. Tell them why they shouldn’t volunteer for something if they are not going to attend.”

• What can you do in your Squadron to increase participation in community volunteer service projects?“Set a good example to motivate perspective volunteers.”“Recommend more people; you yourself go.” “Put others before yourself.”“Make the activities fun!” “Motivate, cooperate, have fun!”

“Have different prize and go out to different “fun” events.”

IT IS ESSETIAL TO REMEMBER ...

The next time you are called to volunteer, be sure to ask yourself: Which is more important, service to thecommunity, state, and nation or to your own personal desires? When volunteer members are asked to makesacrifices in CAP, it is essential to stay consistent to CAP’s Core Values.

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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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ATTITUDE Displays a positive attitude; optimistic; enthusiastic; is team oriented.

CORE VALUES Aware of trhe Core Values; honest; wears uniform properly; practices customsand courtesies

COMMUNICATION SKILLS Listens actively; attentive; asks good questions

SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY Follows directions; dependable; arrives ready to learn and serve; effective inmanaging own time

ATTITUDE Maintains a positive attitude and encourages good attitudes in others; does not

flaunt rank or authority

CORE VALUES Displays a commitment to the Core Values; promotes team spirit, professionalism, and good sportsmanship as a team leader

COMMUNICATION SKILLS Proficient in informal public speaking (i.e. in giving directions to and training junior cadets)

SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY Enforces standards; trustworthy in supervising a small team and leading themin fulfillment of a series of simple tasks; given a plan, is able to carry it out

INTER-PERSONAL SKILLS Guides and coaches junior cadets; recognizes when junio cadets need help;leads by examples; is not a “boss”

C/AB, C/Amn, C/AIC, C/SrA

C/SSgt, C/TSgt, C/MSgt, C/SMSgt, C/CMSgt


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DAYTON, Ohio – Known as the Doolittle Raiders, the 80 men who risked their lives on a World War II bombingmission on Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor were toasted one last time by their surviving comrades andhonored with a Veterans Day weekend of fanfare shared by thousands. Three of the four surviving Raidersattended the toast Saturday at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Their late commander, Lt. Gen. James"Jimmy" Doolittle, started the tradition but they decided this autumn's ceremony would be their last.

"May they rest in peace," Lt. Col. Richard Cole, 98, said before he and fellow Raiders -- Lt. Col. Edward Saylor, 93,and Staff Sgt. David Thatcher, 92 -- sipped cognac from specially engraved silver goblets. The 1896 cognac wassaved for the occasion after being passed down from Doolittle.

Hundreds invited to the ceremony, including family members of deceased Raiders, watched as the three eachcalled out "here" as a historian read the names of all 80 of the original airmen.The fourth surviving Raider, Lt. Col. Robert Hite, 93, couldn't travel to Ohio because of health problems. But sonWallace Hite said his father, wearing a Raiders blazer and other traditional garb for their reunions, made his ownsalute to the fallen with a silver goblet of wine at home in Nashville, Tenn., earlier in the week. Hite is the lastsurvivor of eight Raiders who were captured by Japanese soldiers. Three were executed; another died in captivity.

A B-25 bomber flyover helped cap an afternoon memorial tribute in which a wreath was placed at the DoolittleRaider monument outside the museum. Museum officials estimated some 10,000 people turned out for VeteransDay weekend events honoring the 1942 mission credited with rallying American morale and throwing the Japaneseoff balance.

Acting Air Force Secretary Eric Fanning said America was at a low point, after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harborand other Axis successes, before "these 80 men who showed the nation that we were nowhere near defeat." He

noted that all volunteered for a mission with high risks throughout, from the launch of B-25 bombers from a carrier atsea, the attack on Tokyo, and lack of fuel to reach safe bases.

The Raiders have said they didn't realize at the time that their mission would be considered an important event inturning the war's tide. It inflicted little major damage physically, but changed Japanese strategy while firing up

Americans. "It was what you do ... over time, we've been told what effect our raid had on the war and the morale ofthe people," Saylor said in an interview. The Brussett, Mont., native who now lives in Puyallup, Wash., said he wasone of the lucky ones. There were a whole bunch of guys in World War II; a lot of people didn't come back," hesaid. Thatcher, of Missoula, Mont., said the raid just seemed like "one of many bombing missions" during the war.The most harrowing part for him was the crash landing of his plane, depicted in the movie "Thirty Seconds overTokyo." Cole, of Comfort, Texas, was Doolittle's co-pilot that day. Three crew members died as Raiders bailed outor crash-landed their planes in China, but most were helped to safety by Chinese villagers and soldiers.

Cole, Saylor and Thatcher were greeted Saturday by flag-waving well-wishers ranging from small children to fellowwar veterans. Twelve-year-old Joseph John Castellano's grandparents brought him from their Dayton home. "Thiswas Tokyo. The odds of their survival were one in a million," the boy said. "I just felt like I owe them a few short

hours of the thousands of hours I will be on Earth." Organizers said more than 600 people, including descendantsof Chinese villagers who helped the Raiders and Pearl Harbor survivors, were invited to the final-toast ceremony.

The 80 silver goblets in the ceremony were presented to the Raiders in 1959 by the city of Tucson, Ariz. TheRaiders' names are engraved twice, the second upside-down. During the ceremony, white-gloved cadets presentedeach of the three with their personal goblets and their longtime manager poured the cognac. The deceased'sglasses are turned upside-down.

Published November 10, 2013 Associated Press

World War II's surviving Doolittle Raiders make final toast

November 9, 2013: Three of the four surviving members of the 1942 Tokyo raid led by Lt. Col. J immy Doolittle, left to right, Edward Saylor,Richard Cole, and David Thatcher, applaud a speaker during their final toast celebration at the National Museum of the US Air Force in

Dayton, Ohio. The fourth surviving member, Robert Hite, was unable to travel to the ceremonies. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

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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 inher-ent 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 knowthe 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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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 activities

in 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

SAFETY IN ALL WE DO


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THANKSGIVING

Busy with our everyday cycle, caught up with responsibilities,

rushing through our days in a blur of activity,We rarely stop to reflect on the goodness of our lives.

Fortune smiles upon us. We do not know hunger.We live in homes that provide us shelter from the elements.

We do not live under the cruel whims of a dictator.We have the opportunity to succeed if we work diligently.We are able to surround ourselves with family and friends.

We have a lot of control over the outcome of our lives.

At the inception of this country,Overwhelming challenges faced the pioneers.

Survival of life and limb were at the top of the list

as these pilgrims bowed their heads in thanksgiving.

Today, we do not work the land for our survival.Our challenges and struggles are of a different nature.

But like the pilgrims of old,it is appropriate to bow our heads in thanksgiving,

and reflect on the goodness of our lives.

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Warmest wishes for a joyous, healthy, and peaceful 2013 Holiday season.

The paintings and writings on Pages 18 and 19 are original works of art by Major Mor.


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Once again the holiday season approaches…

Like programmed robots we scurry in preparationFor the pageant of giving and receiving gifts.

We glow in remembrance of times gone by…

Filled with anticipation…

Slipping back into childhood memories.

Eyes twinkling…cheeks red from the cold.

Delightful songs fill our ears…

And the spirit of comradeship pervades the air.

How wonderful this time of year.

A time bursting with good cheer.

Minds crammed with happy thoughts…Good deeds foremost in people’s minds.

Oh, if only we could bottle the essence of giving…

Breathe of its nectar all year through.

Pour a drop on lonely depressed souls and

Watch as the gift of giving nourishes their inner being.

SANTA’S VISIT

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The Joys of the Holiday Season

Warmest wishes for a joyous, healthy, and peaceful 2013 Holiday season.

The paintings and writings on Pages 18 and 19 are original works of art by Major Mor.


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To submit an article for the the Marietta Air Museum Cadet Squadron newletter:

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

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Emergency Services

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Teacher, Spiritual Artist, Author

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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

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