National CAP BriefingNational CAP Briefing

Maj Gen Joseph Vazquez, CAP/CCMaj Gen Joseph Vazquez, CAP/CCMr. Don Rowland, CAP/COMr. Don Rowland, CAP/CO

Current as of 26 Jan 15

Congressional Gold MedalCongressional Gold MedalDec 10, 2014

Attendees:

- 46 Living vets

- 55 Families

- 600 people total

Additional ceremonies will be conductedin the wings for over 200 veterans and families in the coming months

PrioritiesPriorities

Obtain and sustain required CAP fundingObtain and sustain required CAP funding

Maximize CAP resources / skill setsMaximize CAP resources / skill sets

Enhance awareness of CAP’s contributions & capabilitiesEnhance awareness of CAP’s contributions & capabilities

Develop “dynamic Americans and aerospace leaders” Develop “dynamic Americans and aerospace leaders” through the Cadet Programthrough the Cadet Program

Expand AE / STEM outreachExpand AE / STEM outreach

Achieve institutional excellenceAchieve institutional excellence

Value service of CAP membersValue service of CAP members

CAP’s Strategic PlanCAP’s Strategic Plan

Obtain & Sustain CAP FundingObtain & Sustain CAP Funding

Working to achieve Total Force recognitionWorking to achieve Total Force recognition

Establish CAP value/contributions with national and Establish CAP value/contributions with national and state legislatorsstate legislators

Fundraise at the local community and state levelsFundraise at the local community and state levels

FY15 Funding FY15 Funding

O&M 27.4MO&M 27.4M

Vehicle 1.7MVehicle 1.7M

Aircraft 10.4MAircraft 10.4M

FY16 Funding – 26 Feb is Legislative Day in FY16 Funding – 26 Feb is Legislative Day in Washington, D.C. Need to continue to develop Washington, D.C. Need to continue to develop relationships with Congressional leadersrelationships with Congressional leaders

2015 Statistics2015 Statistics

MembershipMembership

OfficersOfficers 34,55434,554

CadetsCadets 24,19624,196

TotalTotal 58,75058,750

UnitsUnits

HQ, Region, Wings, HQ, Region, Wings, Groups, SquadronsGroups, Squadrons

1,4621,462

EquipmentEquipment

AircraftAircraft 550550

GlidersGliders 5151

VehiclesVehicles 1,0001,000

Radios – Fixed LandRadios – Fixed Land 2,0002,000

Radios – MobileRadios – Mobile 4,5754,575

Radios -- PortableRadios -- Portable 3,1003,100

Membership and ResourcesMembership and Resources

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIESCITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES

New vehicles purchasedNew vehicles purchased

2014 – 35 2014 – 35

2015 – Expect to purchase 63 2015 – Expect to purchase 63

New planes purchasedNew planes purchased

2014 – 21 C-172s (2015 delivery) 2014 – 21 C-172s (2015 delivery)

2015 – Expect to purchase 162015 – Expect to purchase 16

$33M in communication equipment over the $33M in communication equipment over the past several yearspast several years

871 computers placed into the field in FY14 to 871 computers placed into the field in FY14 to replace Windows XP operating system end of replace Windows XP operating system end of life inventory.life inventory.

Maximize Resources / Skill setsMaximize Resources / Skill sets Equipment UpgradesEquipment Upgrades

• Revamped Safety Staff• CAP Chief of Safety – Mr. George Vogt, CAP NHQ• CAP Assistant Chief of Safety – Col Bob Castle, CAP• Extended staff of members helping members

• Implementing “Safety Management System”• Patterned after FAA’s AC120-92A and new Air Force system• “Four Pillars” – Safety Policy, Risk Management, Safety Assurance, Safety Promotion• Proactive assessment of hazards and risk management in all programs and processes• A non-punitive “just” safety culture; every member has a voice

• Simplifying guidance and requirements• Provide our members with the tools they need rather than squares to be filled

• Improving Computer Mishap Management System• Will be more user friendly for input and management of mishaps• Visible and timely feedback and monitoring of hazard reporting

Safety of Our MembersSafety of Our Members

FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15

A/C Accidents¹ 3.98 1.05 1.10 (1)

A/C Incidents¹ 25.1(26) 24.2(23) 23.1(21) (0)

A/C Repair Costs $206K $124K $152K N/A Fatalities 0 0 0 0

¹ National Aircraft Accident and Incident rates per/100,000 flying hours National Aircraft Accident and Incident rates per/100,000 flying hours ( ) = raw numbers, not rates( ) = raw numbers, not rates

As of: 13 Jan 15

Safety of our MembersSafety of our Members

Aircraft Accidents and Incidents

raw numbers, not ratesraw numbers, not rates FY15 FY15 numbers YTDnumbers YTD

As of: 13 Jan 15

Safety of our MembersSafety of our Members

Vehicle & Bodily Injury Accidents and Incidents

1 Oct – 23 Jan AF Mission Flying Hour Comparison1 Oct – 23 Jan AF Mission Flying Hour Comparison

FY14 FY15 % DiffAir Defense 309 347 12%Drug Interdiction 97 1,105 1,039%Range Support 6 144 2,300%Route Survey 28 49 75%SAR 527 371 -29%DSCA/DR 158 3 -98%Surrogate Predator 270 189 -30%Other/HLS 160 684 327%Training 4,969 11,146 124%Maintenance 1,713 3,071 79%Cadet Orientation 2,677 3,079 14%

Total 10,914 20,188 85%

* Flying hour comparison directly affected by bud* Flying hour comparison directly affected by budgetget

Enhance AwarenessEnhance Awareness Missions / ExercisesMissions / Exercises

VolunteerNow – CAP’s national news website – VolunteerNow – CAP’s national news website – is averaging just under 150,000 visits and is averaging just under 150,000 visits and 285,000 page views per month285,000 page views per month

Tell others about VolunteerNow – Tell others about VolunteerNow – www.capvolunteernow.comwww.capvolunteernow.com

Enhance AwarenessEnhance Awareness VolunteerNowVolunteerNow

CAP’s Twitter CAP’s Twitter account has 4,586 account has 4,586 followersfollowers

Aviation-related Aviation-related websites and blogs websites and blogs complement the complement the program program

CAP’s Facebook CAP’s Facebook page frequently page frequently reaches 20,000 reaches 20,000 visitors visitors

Enhance AwarenessEnhance Awareness CAP Social MediaCAP Social Media

E-edition of E-edition of Civil Air Patrol Volunteer Civil Air Patrol Volunteer magazine is magazine is available on the VolunteerNow websiteavailable on the VolunteerNow website

Volunteer Volunteer magazine averages 80,000 visits per issuemagazine averages 80,000 visits per issue

Electronic version offers many features, including Electronic version offers many features, including video links; current issue has 5 videosvideo links; current issue has 5 videos

Enhance AwarenessEnhance Awareness CAP Volunteer MagazineCAP Volunteer Magazine

Special Special commemorative commemorative issue of magazine issue of magazine dedicated entirely dedicated entirely to gold medal to gold medal

Mark your calendars now for the 2015 Mark your calendars now for the 2015 CAP National Conference in Orlando!CAP National Conference in Orlando!

Dates are 27-29 August 2015Dates are 27-29 August 2015

Enhance AwarenessEnhance Awareness 2015 National Conference2015 National Conference

National Cadet CompetitionNational Cadet CompetitionTentative Return Christmas Break ‘15Tentative Return Christmas Break ‘15

Proposed curriculum has “core” and “elective” eventsProposed curriculum has “core” and “elective” events

Cyber and STEM recognition Cyber and STEM recognition New badges are in developmentNew badges are in development

Program will be similar to the rocket badge criteriaProgram will be similar to the rocket badge criteria

Fitness ProgramFitness ProgramThe President’s Challenge has changed. The President’s Challenge has changed.

What does that mean for CAP? See the Cadet BlogWhat does that mean for CAP? See the Cadet Blog

Develop Aerospace Leaders Develop Aerospace Leaders Cadet ProgramsCadet Programs

New Cadet Protection training New Cadet Protection training will be available soonwill be available soon

Develop Aerospace Leaders Develop Aerospace Leaders Cadet ProgramsCadet Programs

Basic CourseBasic CourseSeniorsSeniorsCSMsCSMsCadets 18+Cadets 18+

Advanced CourseAdvanced CourseDCCsDCCsDCPsDCPsIGsIGsCC / CV / CSCC / CV / CS

Cadet Wingman Cadet Wingman CourseCourseAchievement 1Achievement 1Safety, Core Values & Safety, Core Values & Cadet ProtectionCadet Protection

New Products AvailableNew Products Available

Advanced RocketryAdvanced Rocketry

Astronomy ModuleAstronomy Module

AEX for Earth & Space ScienceAEX for Earth & Space Science

AEX for Life ScienceAEX for Life Science

Robotics ModuleRobotics Module

Emphasis on Emphasis on ““STEMSTEM”” subjects subjects

Aligned with National Academic StandardsAligned with National Academic Standards

Found at Found at www.capmembers.com/ae & in eServices & in eServices

Expand AE / STEM OutreachExpand AE / STEM Outreach Aerospace EducationAerospace Education

AEO Schools conducted for 2014AEO Schools conducted for 2014

PCR – 2-5 May (Anchorage, AK)PCR – 2-5 May (Anchorage, AK)

MER – 15-17 May (Lexington Park, MD) MER – 15-17 May (Lexington Park, MD)

National – 24-28 Jun (Pensacola, FL)National – 24-28 Jun (Pensacola, FL)

GLR – 22-25 Jul (USAF Museum, Dayton, OH)GLR – 22-25 Jul (USAF Museum, Dayton, OH)

NER – 16-18 Oct (Windsor Locks, CT)NER – 16-18 Oct (Windsor Locks, CT)

AE Excellence (AEX) ProgramAE Excellence (AEX) Program

Over 500 units participated in 2014Over 500 units participated in 2014

Registration and reporting online and easyRegistration and reporting online and easy

Expand AE / STEM OutreachExpand AE / STEM Outreach Aerospace EducationAerospace Education

STEM Kit ProgramSTEM Kit Program

In 2012 & 2013 NDEP provided CAP with In 2012 & 2013 NDEP provided CAP with $450,000 to promote & expand STEM$450,000 to promote & expand STEM

CAP developed 5 STEM kits: rockets, robotics, CAP developed 5 STEM kits: rockets, robotics, flight simulators, remote control aircraft & flight simulators, remote control aircraft & astronomyastronomy

Kits available for CAP squadrons, AEMs & Kits available for CAP squadrons, AEMs & AFJROTCAFJROTC

Expand AE / STEM OutreachExpand AE / STEM Outreach Aerospace EducationAerospace Education

Aerospace Education Members (AEMs)Aerospace Education Members (AEMs)

3,400 Teacher Members 3,400 Teacher Members

K-6 Aerospace Connections in EducationK-6 Aerospace Connections in Education(ACE Program)(ACE Program)

Elementary classroom program involving over Elementary classroom program involving over 600 teachers, in 28 states, and impacting over 600 teachers, in 28 states, and impacting over 16,000 students in ‘13-14 academic year (AY)16,000 students in ‘13-14 academic year (AY)

AY ‘14-15 registration August-DecemberAY ‘14-15 registration August-December

Teacher Orientation Program (TOP) FlightsTeacher Orientation Program (TOP) Flights

Approximately 160 teachers in 16 wings flew in Approximately 160 teachers in 16 wings flew in 20142014

Expand AE / STEM OutreachExpand AE / STEM Outreach Aerospace EducationAerospace Education

3 CAP teams competed in the 2014 CyberPatriot 3 CAP teams competed in the 2014 CyberPatriot High School All Service Division Finals High School All Service Division Finals CA Wing – Beach Cities Cadet SqCA Wing – Beach Cities Cadet Sq

CO Wing – Colorado Springs Cadet SqCO Wing – Colorado Springs Cadet Sq

SD Wing – Big Sioux Composite SquadronSD Wing – Big Sioux Composite Squadron

CA Wing Beach Cities Cadet Squadron also had a CA Wing Beach Cities Cadet Squadron also had a final contending middle school team which earned final contending middle school team which earned the FIRST National Middle School Cyber Education the FIRST National Middle School Cyber Education Program awardProgram award

CAP National Commander encourages participation CAP National Commander encourages participation for the 2015 Programfor the 2015 Program

For teams not selected for the final competition, For teams not selected for the final competition, there are state and regional competitions to give there are state and regional competitions to give more opportunity for recognitionmore opportunity for recognition

Check out CAP CyberPatriot information found at Check out CAP CyberPatriot information found at www.capmembers.com/cyberwww.capmembers.com/cyber

Expand AE / STEM OutreachExpand AE / STEM Outreach CyberPatriotCyberPatriot

CAP Familiarization Course CAP Familiarization Course

For AF Members and CAP PersonnelFor AF Members and CAP Personnel

Located on CAP websiteLocated on CAP website

CAPP 222, Command Specialty TrackCAPP 222, Command Specialty Track

Provides: Technician, Senior and Master Provides: Technician, Senior and Master

Prepares members for leadershipPrepares members for leadership

Provides MentoringProvides Mentoring

Achieve Institutional Excellence Achieve Institutional Excellence Professional Development – NewsProfessional Development – News

Level I Orientation CourseLevel I Orientation Course

Launched 19 August 2013Launched 19 August 2013

Blending online and in-residenceBlending online and in-residence

Designed to help senior members Designed to help senior members through their first 18 months of servicethrough their first 18 months of service

Over 3,500 enrolledOver 3,500 enrolled

Achieve Institutional Excellence Achieve Institutional Excellence Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development

2015 National Staff College2015 National Staff College

24-30 May 201524-30 May 2015

Maxwell AFBMaxwell AFB

2014 Wing Commanders Course2014 Wing Commanders Course

Leadership and ManagementLeadership and Management

26-30 Oct 201426-30 Oct 2014

Maxwell AFB, ALMaxwell AFB, AL

Achieve Institutional Excellence Achieve Institutional Excellence Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development

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