Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session WELCOME

Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session SAFETY FIRST

Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session Staff Introductions

Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session Participant Introductions: Name Squadron Name Major Duty Assignments Non-CAP Activities Your Purpose for joining CAP

Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session OBJECTIVES: Build off the On-line Course Review & Reinforce Topics Develop your Insight….. (Squadron teamwork, planning, creative thinking & problem-solving) Provide tools for Squadron Leadership Prepare for Contribution – Squadron Level Become knowledgeable of the FLWG Precepts

Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session Topic Review: Professional Development (PD) – Level 1 Proper Wear of Uniforms PD – Advancement Chart CAP Structure (Squadron the Heart)

Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session Level One: On-line / LMS - 15 Study Block Required - Summary Conversation Final Certification – On-line (no CAPF 11)

Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session

Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session

Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session

Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session

Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session CAP Structure - National Rocky Mt. Region North Central Region Great Lakes Region Northeast Region Pacific Region Middle East Region Southeast Region Southwest Region HQ CAP (Maxwell AFB, Ala.)

Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session Escambia Santa Rosa Walton Okaloosa Washington Bay Holmes Jackson Calhoun Liberty Leon Franklin Wakulla Gadsden Gulf Jefferson Madison Taylor Suwannee Hamilton Lafayette Dixie Columbia Gilchrist Levy Nassau Duval Baker Clay Union Bradford Alachua Marion Pasco St. Johns Flagler Putnam Volusia Brevard Hernando Citrus Pinellas Hillsborough Polk Sumter DeSoto Lee Collier Hardee Hendry Highlands Okeechobee Indian River Palm Beach Martin Broward Miami-Dade Monroe Glades Manatee Sarasota St. Lucie Charlotte Lake Osceola Orange Seminole N6615D N9514X N202NY N501N N9974E N6606D N774CP N909CP N99265 N5358E N363BA N719CP GROUP ONE N128CP N4949N N425CP GROUP TWO N351CP GROUP THREE N9411L GROUP FIVE N159CP GROUP SIX GROUP SEVEN N732NS N922CP N5622E N962CP N96867 N9386X CAP Group Structure - FLWG N995CP N427CP N744CP N5622E AS OF 16 FEBRUARY 2015, SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session CAP Structure – Squadron (Composite / Senior / Cadet)

SLS Capstone VOLUNTEER SERVICE Officership & Public Trust CAP Senior Members/ Volunteers also Officers As Officers = Accountability & Public Trust Entrusted with Equipment & Facilities Guided by Core Values: Integrity, Excellence Respect & Volunteer Service Case Studies:………………………

SLS Capstone VOLUNTEER SERVICE Florida Wing Precepts – Our Guiding Principles: COMMAND VISION - Train for Response / Succeed in our Response Excel in our Service MISSION STATEMENT – Support CAP’s missions Provide Volunteer Force (strong leaders & better citizens) COMMAND OBJECTIVES - Strengthen CAP / Maximize CAP’s Values / Sustain Capable, Responsive, Accountable Organization

Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session BREAK (10 minutes)

Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session NASA – EXERCISE LOST ON THE MOON

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SLS Capstone ROLE of SQUADRON & STAFF Squadron Staff Officer: Military Style Organizational Structure Advantages and Disadvantages……??? Integral Part of Squadron Structure Responsible for Success or Failure Commander’s Expectations…..??? Resource, Support, Leadership Q & A ……………………………………

SLS Capstone ROLE of SQUADRON & STAFF Squadron Staff Officer: What is a Staff Officer? Main Function? Resource? Executive Authority? Records / Reports? Tech Assistance? Relationship – Commander & Staff Officer? Ultimate Responsibility?

SLS Capstone ROLE of SQUADRON & STAFF Squadron Staff Officer / Functions Concept of a Wheel: Spokes - Staff Officers Hub – Commander Rim – Unit Ability to Accomplish Mission Strong Wheel = All Strong Spokes Weak Wheel ---- Takes only one weak spoke

SLS Capstone ROLE of SQUADRON & STAFF Squadron Staff Officer / Functions Insures Information Develops Plans Achieves Coordination Helps Make Decisions Maintains Supervision Good Communicator Good – Listener / Observer (Body Language) CAN ALWAYS BE COUNTED ON!

Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session Meeting Planning Exercise LUNCH 60 minutes

Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session Meeting Planning Exercise REPORTS

SLS Capstone FOUNDATIONS of LEADERSHIP Introduction to Leadership Definitions: “Process of social influence – person tries to enlist aid & support of others – accomplish common goal” USAF – “The art and science of influencing & directing people to accomplish assigned mission” Q & A ………………………….

SLS Capstone FOUNDATIONS of LEADERSHIP Introduction to Leadership Characteristics? Hazards within the group? Born or bred…or both? Leaders > Managers? Managers > Leaders? Traits of Leadership? Trust & Integrity Reinforcement – Positive or Negative? Situational Leadership……..?

SLS Capstone ROLE of SQUADRON & STAFF Styles of Leadership: Directing Coaching Supporting Delegating Best for Volunteer Organization --- CAP? “If You Don’t Use Them You Will Lose Them!” Can a leader delegate > authority? ………responsibility?

SLS Capstone ROLE of SQUADRON & STAFF 10 - Lessons of Leadership: Beware of Labels Respect Everyone Courtesy to All Take Time to Know Anyone = Hero Be Humble Don’t be Deserving No Job Beneath You Pursue Excellence Life = Leadership Lab

SLS Capstone ROLE of SQUADRON & STAFF Leadership Questions: Labels on People? Fair to them…..to you? Prejudice? Respect & Courtesy – Earned or Deserved? Learn more about Others? Humility? Pursue Glory...or...Excellence? Tasks Beneath Us? Mediocrity vs Excellence – difference? Bill Crawfords in your life….?

SLS Capstone ROLE of SQUADRON & STAFF Final Thoughts: “Good , Better, Best / Never let is Rest. Until your Good is Better and your Better / BEST!” Don’t always rely on First Impressions Look for the “Bill Crawfords” in your life Apply these Principles in Your everyday life

Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session BREAK (10 minutes)

SLS Capstone ROLE of SQUADRON & STAFF ES Training - EXCERCISE

SLS Capstone ROLE of SQUADRON & STAFF FLWG SAR/EX 1 of 10 SAR Teams Weekend Training Ground &Aircrews What is your plan?

SLS Capstone ROLE of SQUADRON & STAFF GOAL SETTING CAP - SMART Goals

SLS Capstone ROLE of SQUADRON & STAFF Make the Future Happen! “Vision is not enough, it must be combined with Venture. Not enough to stare up the stairs… You must step up the stairs” FLWG Precepts: Train for Response Succeed in our Response Excel in our Service

SLS Capstone ROLE of SQUADRON & STAFF S M A R T Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timely

Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session SUMMARY: Develop your Insight in: (squadron teamwork, planning, creative thinking & problem-solving) Provide tools for Squadron Leadership Staff Officership / 10 Lessons / SMART Goals Prepared You for Squadron Contribution Knowledgeable --- FLWG Precepts - Guiding Principles: Train > Response / Succeed > Response / Excel > Service Final Questions ???????

Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session Evaluations …….. (fill out and hand in) and Picture!

Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session Thank You! Safe Travel