Cadet Motto Semper Vigilans – Always Vigilant Introduction to Civil Air Patrol School Enrichment Program Curry Achievement Cadet Motto Semper Vigilans – Always Vigilant Curry

Curry is the first phase of the CAP Cadet Program

Curry Achievement Goals History and Mission Understanding the Cadet Program Concept of Leadership and Followership Essential Customs and Courtesies Basic Drill and Ceremonies Build Helpful Learning Skills Curry

History Major General John Curry helped organize the CAP at the start of World War II (Dec 1, 1941) The most notable of CAP’s activities during World War II was Coastal Patrol (hunting German submarines) CAP became a civilian auxiliary of the US Air Force in 1948. Curry

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CAP Missions Cadet program—provides an organized approach to learning how to be a leader and a good citizen Emergency services—supports our community with search and rescue, disaster relief and life support activities, and emergency communications Aerospace Education—promotes an understanding of the impact of aviation and space in our lives Other Missions Counterdrug Homeland Security Curry

The Cadet Program See Cadet Progress Chart A series of 16 achievements and five award stages Each achievement typically has five requirements: Moral Leadership, Physical fitness, Aerospace Education, Leadership, and Activities. See Cadet Progress Chart Curry

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The Cadet Program (continued) All portions of an achievement must be passed to promote to the next higher grade Grade (Rank), Ribbons, and Achievement Awards (Wright Brothers is first Award) Cadets must complete the program by Age 18 Curry

Leadership Education One of four mandatory parts of Cadet Program Seven Chapters Self study Must pass comprehensive tests Minimum 60 days between Chapters Curry

Aerospace Education One of four mandatory parts of Cadet Program Six modules Self study Must pass comprehensive tests Minimum 60 days between Modules Curry

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Cadet Progress Chart Curry Arnold Begay, David Sandoval, Sid X X X X X

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Self-Paced Reading & Tutoring The Cadet Program is a Self-Paced program. Cadet is responsible for working themselves through each achievement. The student is responsible to ask questions and study assigned material Tutors may be available to respond to your questions, not make them up. Curry

Professional Image You are a professional in a professional organization “Engaged in or worthy of high standards” Appearance and actions reflect on all of CAP When in uniform…personal activities that negatively affect the professional image and mission effectiveness should be avoided Example: Public display of affection detracts from military bearing (hand holding, embracing, etc.) Curry

Grooming Standards Personal appearance an important part of wearing the uniform You must meet grooming standards CAPM 39-1 Example: Male hair may not touch the ears or the collar Curry

Cadet Oath An oath is a custom, dating back to the Romans, of publicly committing yourself to do a task. “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.” SAPOWAP Curry

CAP Organization 52 Wings Squadrons Membership New Mexico Albuquerque has 4 Cadet Squadrons Rio Rancho Falcon Membership Cadets ages 12-18 Seniors are the adult leaders Curry

CAP Summer/Winter Encampments Spend a week at an Air Force or National Guard Base! Aerospace Education Leadership Physical Fitness –Obstacle Course Personal growth to your potential Curry

Other CAP Activities International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE) Cadet Officer School (COS) National Flight Academies (NFA) National Cadet Summer Encampment Curry

Summary of Cadet Programs Aerospace Education Leadership Training Orientation Flights Flight Training (Gliders) Model Airplane Building Model Rocketry Orientation About Aerospace Careers Curry

Orientation Flight Eligibility Cadets must complete first Achievement (Curry) Five powered and five glider flights (45 min) Cadets fly the plane as a Lab for: Four forces of flight Three axis of control Have uniform and ID card Curry

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Additional Information Appointment of Flight Sergeant Element Leaders Need for Senior Members to establish CAP Charter Uniforms (Blues & BDUs) http://www.capcadetinfo.com/index.htm http://ermscap.110mb.com/ My email; thspitzmiller@msn.com Curry

Homework for Tomorrow Prepare a brief biography Describe your interests and hobbies What do you want from your association with CAP? Describe; Why you admire a particular teacher Your favorite book Who was the author? Curry

Leadership and Followership Curry

What is Leadership? Someone who shows the way Examples of good leaders to guide to help Examples of good leaders Our parents Our teachers, police Our ministers and priests Our mayor, governor, president A word about words Curry

What makes a good leader? Knows what must be done Communicates this to others Knows how to do the job Shows others how it should be done Knows when the job is done properly Helps others by correcting and teaching Helps others to feel they are an important part of the team Curry

Introducing Followership Before you can be a good leader you must learn to be a good follower Reaching a specific goal while: Having respect for authority (people in leadership positions) Keeping a positive mental attitude Developing integrity Acquiring self-discipline Curry

Followership Recognize who the leaders are and follows their direction Listen carefully Look at what is going on around you Learn what you are told to do Awareness Curry

Respect for Authority People who are qualified to lead are given “authority” “The power or right to give commands, take actions, make decisions” By taking the CAP oath you are giving your word to follow Regulations of CAP Legitimate orders Anyone forcing their authority is abusing their authority Curry

Attitude The key to good attitude… understanding the reasons behind CAP activities and requirements Confidence that leaders will guide you properly Curry

Integrity Following an honorable code of conduct Trustworthiness, honesty, dependability Doing jobs expected of you Ethics—a code of moral standards of a group Justice—to treat fairly and impartially Righteousness—doing what is right Readiness to apply to your principles to your own conduct first Curry

Integrity Treat others as well as you treat yourself-with respect Creates self-respect, resolution, and moral and physical courage Helps you to do the right thing even though it may be very hard to do Helps you to be selfless instead of selfish Curry

Self Management Manage resources Your time, Your energy, Your family relations Get adequate sleep and proper nutrition Take responsibility for your time, resources and actions Self-discipline - doing a task that you see needs to be done. Self management is plotting a course self-discipline is staying on that course Curry

The Honor Code “We will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does. Furthermore, I resolve to do my duty and live honorably, so help me God.” Curry

Chain of Command Curry

Chain of Command Order of authority “The power or right to give command, take actions, make decisions” Unit commander down to individual member Describes specific functions and levels of responsibility As you progress in rank you get more responsibility and authority Know the names of all people in authority serving in your unit Curry

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Chain of Command The order of authority Element Leader Flight Sergeant Flight Commander Cadet Commander Deputy Commander for Cadets Squadron Commander Curry

Your Chain of Command CAP - USAF Chain Of Command CAP Chain Of Command President of the United States The Honorable George W. Bush Secretary of Defense The Honorable Robert Gates Secretary of the Air Force The Honorable Michael Wynne Air Force Chief of Staff Gen T. Michael Moseley, USAF Air Education & Training Command Commander Gen William R. Looney III, USAF Air University Commander Lt Gen Stephen Lorenz, USAF CAP-USAF Commander Col Russell Hodgkins, USAF   CAP Chain Of Command Civil Air Patrol National Commander Brig. Gen. Amy Courter, CAP Southwest Region Commander Col. Joseph C. Jensen, CAP New Mexico Wing Commander Col. Richard F. Himebrook, CAP Squadron Cmdr Not Filled, CAP Deputy Commander For Cadets Not filled, CAP Cadet Cmdr Flight Commander Flight Sergeant Element Leader YOU… Airman Basic Curry

Duties and Responsibilities Element member—Part of a flight Responsible for learning… Drill movements How to Report properly How to fall-in properly The members of your unit Curry

Duties and Responsibilities Keep alert Observe Keep an open mind on how to do better Remain proficient in these duties and responsibilities Never hesitate to ask questions Curry

Customs and Courtesies Curry

Customs and Courtesy A simple politeness and respect The need to work together Cooperation is essential to accomplish mission objectives Promoting coordination It is important to display a positive attitude Developing esprit de corps Curry

Customs and Courtesies Customs are those things which should be done; taboos are those things which should not be done Customs that evolve, live and endure, represent reusable consistent and universally accepted practices make life more pleasant and facilitate order and excellence Curry

Customs and Courtesies Addressing someone by their correct title is an important act of courtesy Address all officers as “Sir” or “Ma’am” Courtesy and civility are not marks of inferiority or servility Indicates an individual appreciates the position and rights of another Curry

Reporting Entrance Indoors, remove hat, adjust uniform Move at the position of attention Take most direct route Halt two paces before the officer Halt so as to squarely face the officer Curry

Reporting Report in a military manner with snap and precision Salute “Sir/ma’am, (your CAP grade and last name) reporting as ordered.” Cadet Airman Basic Smith reporting as ordered Sir! Hold salute until returned Stand at attention unless invited to do otherwise Speak clearly, concisely, in conversational tone Curry

Departure Depart Take one step back and salute (hold until returned) execute appropriate facing movement to take most direct route out. March at attention Curry

Cadet Uniforms Minimum male uniform: Short sleeve blue shirt Dark blue trousers Blue Belt with silver buckle Blue flight cap Plain toed black shoes without decoration Black socks Curry

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Cadet Uniforms Female uniform Light blue blouse Dark blue skirt Beret or flight cap Plain nylon hose Plain black shoes Black handbag Curry

Grade and Rank Grade is a major step in the promotion structure Rank is grade adjusted for time Address cadet officers and seniors has “sir” or “ma’am” Curry

Grade Insignia Identify US military and CAP rank   Curry

Cadet Grade Related to Progress Phase I Cadet Basic Phase II Cadet Airman Cadet First Class Cadet Sergeant Cadet Staff Sergeant Cadet Tech Sergeant Cadet Master Sergeant Cadet Senior Master Cadet Chief Master Phase III Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Cadet 1st Lieutenant Phase IV Cadet Captain Cadet Major Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Spaatz Award Cadet Colonel Curry

Drill and Ceremonies Curry

Drill and Ceremonies Purpose Orderly movement of flight from place to place Learn teamwork Learn to follow Learn discipline Respond with authority Follow orders promptly and precisely Recognize your actions have an impact on others Create esprit de corps Curry

Drill and Ceremonies The primary purpose of drill is to learn teamwork Individual Drill Element Drill Flight Drill Flight Leader FL EL EL EL Element Leaders Curry

Drill and Ceremonies Organization is divided into marching units: Element Flight Squadron Groups Wings Curry

Stationary Drill Commands Attention (Ten hut) At ease Right/left face Hand salute Parade rest Eyes right/left Present arms Rest Dress right dress Order arms About face Ready front Curry

Command Cadence (rhythm) Preparatory Command Command of execution Curry

Movement Drill Commands Forward March QuickTime March Right/ Left step Right/left Flank March Element Halt Mark time March Change step March Route step March Double Time March Half step March To the rear March At ease March Order arms About face Curry

Learning Skills Curry

Self-Paced Learning Used throughout Leadership and Aerospace Education portions Prepackaged units called chapters and sections Cover material at own pace Review areas of interest and those that may be hard to learn Ask questions Curry

Self-Paced Learning You are responsible to study material Think Ask questions Listen Find ways to improve Curry

Study Habits Good study habits affect your success with learning new things, like flying! Find the right time Find the right surroundings Allow you to learn more in a shorter time Curry

Good Study Habits Choose a quiet place to avoid interruptions no radio or TV… give undivided attention to subject Decide when to study set aside a time Have good lighting…Be comfortable Have all needed tools (pencil/paper) Survey material to study Curry

Good Study Habits Began by asking yourself questions about the material you are about to read - answer these questions as you read Underline or highlight important ideas Complete all material including review questions in the text Reread to clear up misunderstandings Take a break every hour - do something physical Review constantly and periodically Curry

Reading Skills Reading is the companion tool to listening for effective learning. Comprehension is the most important thing about reading. Curry

Three Step Approach to Improve Reading Comprehension Identification shorten the theme of Section into a single sentence or short paragraph Analyzes major parts and divisions Use objectives in the chapter goal at the beginning of each chapter to help you Answer the question “What am I reading? ” Curry

Three Step Approach to Improve Reading Comprehension Interpretation Search for the author’s meaning Recognize the author’s main ideas and supporting points A paragraph is a cluster of sentences around a central idea Ask yourself “What does it mean?” Curry

Three Step Approach to Improve Reading Comprehension Evaluation Assure you understand the main points? Ask yourself “What is the importance of this information?” Curry

Listening Followers and leaders must listen Must understand what others mean Must ask for and give Feedback Outside noises are barriers to active listening Internal barriers Thinking about the speaker instead of the message Thinking we already know the solution before the speaker states it A closed mind…Keep an open mind Curry

Listening Focus on what the speaker says not how well the speaker says it Listen to understand, not to argue or challenge Keep your feelings positive Listen to new ideas Curry

Tutors Familiar with material Responds to questions doesn’t make them up Must know material thoroughly Must be skillful in correcting learning difficulties When promoted to leadership position you may be a tutor Curry

Welcome to the Civil Air Patrol! Curry

Charting Cadet Progress Curry