1. Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session
WELCOME

2. Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session
SAFETY FIRST

3. Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session
Staff Introductions

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

5. 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

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

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

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11. Squadron Leadership School
Capstone Session

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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.)

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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
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N9514X
N202NY
N501N
N9974E
N6606D
N774CP
N909CP
N99265
N5358E
N363BA
N719CP
GROUP ONE
N128CP
N4949N
N425CP
GROUP TWO
N351CP
GROUP THREE
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GROUP FIVE
N159CP
GROUP SIX
GROUP SEVEN
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N922CP
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N962CP
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CAP Group Structure - FLWG
N995CP
N427CP
N744CP
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AS OF 16 FEBRUARY 2015,
SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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CAP Structure – Squadron
(Composite / Senior / Cadet)

15. 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:………………………

16. 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

17. Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session
BREAK
(10 minutes)

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

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23. 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 ……………………………………

24. 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?

25. 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

26. 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!

27. Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session
Meeting Planning Exercise
LUNCH
60 minutes

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Meeting Planning Exercise
REPORTS

29. 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 ………………………….

30. 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……..?

31. 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?

32. 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

33. 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….?

34. 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

35. Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session
BREAK
(10 minutes)

36. SLS Capstone ROLE of SQUADRON & STAFF
ES Training - EXCERCISE

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

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

39. 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

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

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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 ???????

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Evaluations …….. (fill out and hand in)
and
Picture!

43. Squadron Leadership School Capstone Session
Thank You!
Safe Travel