CAP Level I Orientation Course Capt Rangi Keen

CAP Level I Orientation Course Capt. Rangi Keen Lebanon Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol CAP Level I Orientation

Course Content n n n n 1/19/2022 Introduction and Overview Part I History Part II Missions and Organization Part III Uniforms Part IV Customs and Courtesies Part V Senior Member Program Part VI Safety & Cadet Protection CAP Level I Orientation 2

Part I: History n n n 1/19/2022 Formation of Civil Air Patrol Founders and supporters World War II After the war Local history CAP Level I Orientation 3

Founders and Supporters n n n 1/19/2022 Gill Robb Wilson General Henry H. “Hap” Arnold Thomas H. Beck Guy P. Gannet Fiorello H. La. Guardia Major General John F. Curry CAP Level I Orientation 4

WW II Missions n n n n 1/19/2022 Search and Rescue (SAR) Cargo and Courier Border Patrol Aerial Target Towing Searchlight and Radar Training Disaster Relief Airfield and Resource Security Pilot Training Activities CAP Level I Orientation 5

Success! After the German surrender, one of Hitler's high-ranking naval officers was asked why the Nazi Uboats had been withdrawn from U. S. coastal waters early in 1943. The answer was exploded in a curt guttural: 'It was because of those damned little red and yellow planes!’ 1/19/2022 CAP Level I Orientation 6

Public Law 476 n n July 1, 1946 Incorporated CAP as a benevolent, nonprofit organization n n 1/19/2022 Encourage development of aviation Encourage contributions to public welfare Provide aviation education and training Foster civil aviation Private citizens assist in emergencies CAP Level I Orientation 7

Post War Objectives n n n n n 1/19/2022 Inform the public about aerospace Provide ground and pre-flight training Provide emergency air service Establish radio network Encourage flying clubs Provide cadet encampments Provide cadet flight scholarships Encourage model building and flying Assist veteran employment Contribute to special projects CAP Level I Orientation 8

CAP: The USAF Auxiliary n National Security Act of 1947 n n Public Law 557 on May 26, 1948 n n 1/19/2022 Established the USAF Established CAP as the USAF auxiliary Gave the Secretary of the Air Force authority to provide financial and material assistance to CAP Level I Orientation 9

Lebanon Composite Squadron n n Established in 1952 Had headquarters on the east ramp n n n 1/19/2022 Plans are in the works to move back there Had as many as four aircraft at one time Squadron patch contains our charter number (28014) CAP Level I Orientation 10

Part II: Missions & Organization n n 1/19/2022 CAP Vision and Missions of Civil Air Patrol Organization of Civil Air Patrol Where the local Unit and Wing fits within CAP Level I Orientation 11

CAP Vision Statement Civil Air Patrol, America’s Air Force Auxiliary, building the Nation’s finest force of citizen volunteers — performing Missions for America. 1/19/2022 CAP Level I Orientation 12

CAP Mission Statement To serve America by developing our Nation’s youth; accomplishing local, state and national emergency and humanitarian missions; and educating our citizens on the impact of aviation and space. 1/19/2022 CAP Level I Orientation 13

Missions of Civil Air Patrol n n 1/19/2022 Cadet Programs Emergency Services Aerospace Education Other Missions CAP Level I Orientation 14

Cadet Programs n n n 1/19/2022 Aerospace education Leadership training Other benefits CAP Level I Orientation 15

Emergency Services n n 1/19/2022 Search and Rescue (SAR) Disaster Relief Humanitarian Services Emergency Communications Network CAP Level I Orientation 16

Aerospace Education n n 1/19/2022 Internal Programs External Programs CAP Level I Orientation 17

Other Missions n n n 1/19/2022 Air Force Support Counterdrug Homeland Security CAP Level I Orientation 18

Organization of Civil Air Patrol n n n 1/19/2022 National and Regional Offices Relationship between CAP and USAF Region and Wing Liaison Offices CAP Level I Orientation 19

Board of Governors n 11 Members n n 1/19/2022 4 Civil Air Patrol members 4 appointed by the Secretary of the Air Force 3 selected jointly by the Secretary of the Air Force and the CAP National Commander Non-CAP need not be USAF CAP Level I Orientation 20

National Board n n n 1/19/2022 National Commander Senior Air Force Advisor (CAP-USAF/CC) National Vice Commander National Chief of Staff National Legal Officer National Finance Officer National Controller National Inspector General (non-voting) Chief of Chaplain Service (non-voting) Region Commanders (8) Wing Commanders (52) CAP Level I Orientation 21

National Executive Committee n n 1/19/2022 Same as the National Board, but without the Wing Commanders Vested with most of the same powers as the National Board CAP Level I Orientation 22

CAP Corporate Offices n n n n 1/19/2022 Executive Director Mission Support Corporate Legal Counsel Plans & Requirements Aerospace Education & Training Cadet Programs Personnel CAP Level I Orientation 23

CAP Corporate Offices (Cont. ) n n 1/19/2022 Financial Management Marketing & Public Relations Operations CAPMart CAP Level I Orientation 24

CAP-USAF Offices n n n n 1/19/2022 Commander Vice Commander Information Management Financial Management Chaplain Services Inspector General Staff Judge Advocate CAP Level I Orientation 25

CAP-USAF Offices (Cont. ) n n n 1/19/2022 Logistics Aerospace Education & Cadet Programs Public Affairs Safety Operations CAP Level I Orientation 26

CAP Field Organization n n 1/19/2022 8 Regions 52 Wings Groups Squadrons Flights CAP Level I Orientation 27

CAP Regions 1/19/2022 CAP Level I Orientation 28

CAP Squadrons n n n 1/19/2022 Composite Squadron Cadet Squadron Senior Squadron CAP Level I Orientation 29

CAP Chain of Command n CAP Headquarters n n Northeast Region n n Margie L. Sambold, Col, CAP Lebanon Composite Squadron n 1/19/2022 Robert Diduch, Col, CAP NH Wing n n Antonio J. Pineda, Maj Gen, CAP Charlie Freeman, Maj, CAP Level I Orientation 30

Part III: Uniforms n n n 1/19/2022 Importance of Grooming and Uniform Standards Civil Air Patrol Uniform Combinations When and Where to Wear CAP Uniforms CAP Decorations, Ribbons and Badges Local Uniform Requirements CAP Level I Orientation 31

Uniform Options n Air Force Military-Style Uniform n n n 1/19/2022 Must meet CAP weight standards Must meet AF grooming standards CAP Specific Uniform CAP Level I Orientation 32

CAP Uniform Combinations n Air Force Uniforms n n n CAP Specific Uniforms n n n 1/19/2022 Blues BDUs Green Flight Suit Mess Dress CAP Blazer Combination Blue Shirt Combination CAP Jump Suit CAP Level I Orientation 33

When to Wear the Uniform n n n 1/19/2022 Normal CAP duties Military or Commercial Flights Military Social functions CAP Level I Orientation 34

When not to Wear the Uniform n n n 1/19/2022 After the close of activities Public demonstrations Employment or Commercial Violent or illegal activities Foreign countries except authorized exchange programs CAP Level I Orientation 35

CAP Ribbons Order of Precedence n n 1/19/2022 US Military Decorations & Ribbons CAP Decorations & Ribbons ROTC Ribbons Foreign Decorations CAP Level I Orientation 36

Part IV: Customs & Courtesies n n n 1/19/2022 Civil Air Patrol Grades Customs and Courtesies of CAP Protocol and Ceremonies Saluting Honors to the National Flag Customs and Courtesies of the Local Unit and Wing CAP Level I Orientation 37

Senior Transition Grades n n n 1/19/2022 Flight Officer (FO) Technical Flight Officer (TFO) Senior Flight Officer (SFO) CAP Level I Orientation 38

Senior Officer Grades n n n n 1/19/2022 Second Lieutenant (2 LT) First Lieutenant (1 LT) Captain (CPT) Major (MAJ) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Colonel (COL) Brigadier General (BRIG GEN) Major General (MAJ GEN) CAP Level I Orientation 39

Cadet Airman Grades n n n n n 1/19/2022 Airman Basic (c/AB) Airman (c/Amn) Airman First Class (c/A 1 C) Senior Airman (c/Sr. A) Staff Sergent (c/SSgt) Technical Staff Sergent (c/TSgt) Master Sergent (c/MSgt) Senior Master Sergent (c/SMSgt) Chief Master Sergent (c/CMSgt) CAP Level I Orientation 40

Cadet Officer Grades n n n 1/19/2022 Second Lieutenant (c/2 LT) First Lieutenant (c/1 LT) Captain (c/CPT) Major (c/MAJ) Lieutenant Colonel (c/LTC) Colonel (c/COL) CAP Level I Orientation 41

Customs and Courtesies n n 1/19/2022 Preserve traditions Show mutual respect Uphold the need for order Sense of belonging CAP Level I Orientation 42

Protocol and Ceremonies n n Protocol Ceremonies n n n Funerals Social Functions n n 1/19/2022 Awards Promotion Retirement Change of Command Receptions Dining-In & Dining-Out CAP Level I Orientation 43

Saluting n Who n n When n 1/19/2022 President Medal of Honor recipients Officers and WOs senior in rank In military-style uniform Outdoors Indoors if reporting CAP Level I Orientation 44

Part V: Senior Member Program n n n 1/19/2022 Five Levels of Senior Member Training & Advancement Responsibilities to the Unit and Cadet Program The Core Values of the US Air Force & CAP Benefits of Membership in Civil Air Patrol CAP Publications and Indexes CAP Level I Orientation 45

Levels of Senior Member Training n n n 1/19/2022 Level III Level IV Level V Orientation Technical Training Management Command & Staff Executive CAP Level I Orientation 46

Level I - Orientation n 1/19/2022 Level I Orientation Course Cadet Protection Program Training Promotion to 2 Lt CAP Level I Orientation 47

Level II - Technical Training n n n 1/19/2022 Attain Technician Specialty Rating Complete CAP Officer Course (AFIADL Course 13) Attend Squadron Leadership School (SLS) Basic Leadership Award Ribbon Certificate of Proficiency Required for promotion to 1 Lt & Capt CAP Level I Orientation 48

Specialty Tracks n n n n n 1/19/2022 200 Personnel 201 Public Affairs 202 Finance 203 Inspector 204 Senior Program 205 Administration 206 Logistics 210 Flight Ops 211 Operations 212 Stan-Eval n n n n n 213 Emergency Services 214 Communications 215 Aerospace Education 216 Cadet Program 217 Safety 218 Plans & Programs 219 Legal 220 Medical 221 Chaplain 223 Historian CAP Level I Orientation 49

Level III - Management n n n 1/19/2022 One year in a command/staff position Attain Senior rating in specialty Attend Corporate Learning Course (CLC) Attend wing, region, or national conference Grover Loening Award Promotion to CAP Major CAP Level I Orientation 50

Level IV - Command Staff n n n n 1/19/2022 Two years in Command/Staff position Attain Master rating in specialty Attend Region Staff College (RSC) Staff member for conference Staff member for SLS or CLC CAP presentation or publication Paul E. Garber Award Promotion to Lt Col CAP Level I Orientation 51

Level V - Executive n n n 1/19/2022 Three years Command/Staff Position Attend National Staff College (NSC) Conduct Level I Course Direct SLS or CLC Staff member at RSC or NSC Gill Robb Wilson Award CAP Level I Orientation 52

CAP Membership Categories n n Cadets Seniors n n n n 1/19/2022 Active Patron Retired Aerospace Education Members Business Members Affiliate Members Honorary Members Life Members CAP Level I Orientation 53

CAP Member Responsibilities n n n 1/19/2022 Membership is a privilege Membership requirements Membership termination CAP Level I Orientation 54

Air Force Core Values n n n 1/19/2022 Integrity First Service Before Self Excellence in all we do CAP Level I Orientation 55

Why Core Values? n n 1/19/2022 Core Values are the price of admission Core Values are universal and unchanging Core Values fix the ethical climate Core Values guide us back to ethical behavior CAP Level I Orientation 56

CAP Core Values n n n n 1/19/2022 Integrity Excellence Volunteerism Trust Dependability Respect Fun CAP Level I Orientation 57

Member Benefits n n n n 1/19/2022 Satisfaction & rewards Training Meetings & conventions International Cadet Exchange Program Tax benefits CAP credit card Rental car and other discounts CAP Level I Orientation 58

CAP Publications n n n n n 1/19/2022 0 5 10 20 35 39 50 55 60 Indexes Publications Management Administrative Communications Organization and Mission Personnel Procedures Personnel- General Training Operations Flying CAP Level I Orientation 59

CAP Publications (Cont. ) n n n n n 1/19/2022 62 66 67 76 77 87 100 111 112 123 Safety Maintenance of CAP Aircraft Supply Transportation Motor Vehicles Real Estate Communications Electronics Legal Claims Inspection CAP Level I Orientation 60

CAP Publications (Cont. ) n n n n 1/19/2022 147 160 173 190 210 265 280 900 Exchange Service Medical Finance Public Affairs History Chaplain Activities Aerospace Education Miscellaneous CAP Level I Orientation 61

Part VI - Safety & the Cadet Protection Policy n n 1/19/2022 Safety Discrimination & Harassment Drug & Alcohol Abuse Cadet Protection Policy CAP Level I Orientation 62

Safety n n Safety is our number one priority Briefings n n n 1/19/2022 At monthly senior meetings At every organized CAP event Accidents or incidents must be reported CAP Level I Orientation 63

Discrimination & Harassment n No tolerance for n n 1/19/2022 Sexual, racial, religious, age, or other discrimination Sexual, verbal, physical, or other types of harassment CAP Level I Orientation 64

Drug & Alcohol Abuse n Drugs n n Smoking n n n Prohibited in CAP vehicles and aircraft Discouraged in general, especially around cadets Alcohol n 1/19/2022 Illegal or improper use will not be tolerated Not to be served at cadet activities CAP Level I Orientation 65

Cadet Protection Policies n n n 1/19/2022 Screening Training Leadership CAP Level I Orientation 66

Sexual & Physical Abuse n Sexual Abuse n n Physical Abuse n 1/19/2022 Sexual molestation, touching, contact, exposure, suggestions, or other incidents of a sexually oriented nature Physically striking or assaulting another CAP Level I Orientation 67

Hazing n Definition n n 1/19/2022 Causing suffering Exposing another to any cruel, abusive, humiliating, oppressive, demeaning, or harmful act Actual or implied consent does not indemnify the perpetrator Considered physical abuse CAP Level I Orientation 68

Disclosures of Abuse n n n Must be taken seriously Accept what the cadet is telling you Do not promise to keep secrets n n Listen n n 1/19/2022 You will need to report the abuse Don’t conduct an interview Reassure the cadet that it is not their fault Maintain your own self control Encourage the cadet to report the abuse to the proper authorities CAP Level I Orientation 69

Reporting Suspected Abuse n Anyone may report suspected abuse n n Process n n n 1/19/2022 Senior members, cadets, parents/guardians Notify unit commander Unit commander notifies wing commander Wing commander notifies wing legal officer and CAP General Counsel or Executive Director CAP Level I Orientation 70

Personnel Actions n n n Membership suspension Membership termination Internal investigation n n 1/19/2022 Lead by the CAP General Counsel Criminal investigation CAP Level I Orientation 71

Best Practices n n Set a good example Have at least two senior members present at all activities n n 1/19/2022 With the exception of chaplain counseling and orientation flights Keep parents informed and involved CAP Level I Orientation 72

Questions? 1/19/2022 CAP Level I Orientation 73