1. ScholarshipAnd Cadet Flight Indoctrination Program Cadet Flight Indoctrination Program

2. About Us Fraternal Organization of heavier than air military pilots, active and retired Fraternal Organization of heavier than air military pilots, active and retired Over 13,500 members Over 13,500 members Worldwide network of 89 flights Worldwide network of 89 flights

3. History Genesis in 1921 when B/Gen Billy Mitchell urged creation of organization to honor WWI American military pilots Genesis in 1921 when B/Gen Billy Mitchell urged creation of organization to honor WWI American military pilots Established in 1934 to …perpetuate the spirit of patriotism, love of country, memories, sad and pleasant, of the service during WWI of American airmen and to further cement comradeship which bound them together during that period Established in 1934 to …perpetuate the spirit of patriotism, love of country, memories, sad and pleasant, of the service during WWI of American airmen and to further cement comradeship which bound them together during that period

4. The Objectives of the Order of Daedalians Promote Air & Space Power in support of National Defense. Educate Americans to the advantages of Air & Space Power. Promote the rewards of a career in military aviation to young Americans. Honor the legacy of our Founder Members and all who have flown in defense of our nation. Encourage and recognize improvements in Flight Safety, Weapons Development, Combat Support and the overall effectiveness of Air & Space Power. Recognize exceptional performance by military pilots

5. How We Do That Comprehensive awards program Comprehensive awards program Scholarship programs Scholarship programs Cadet flight Cadet flight indoctrination indoctrination program program

6. Safety Awards MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN D. FOULOIS MEMORIAL AWARD: A Daedalian trophy and safety of flight award presented annually to the Major Air Command of the United States Air Force determined by the Chief of Staff, USAF, to have achieved the best flying safety record during the award period. (The original Daedalian trophy; first awarded in 1938.) MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN D. FOULOIS MEMORIAL AWARD: A Daedalian trophy and safety of flight award presented annually to the Major Air Command of the United States Air Force determined by the Chief of Staff, USAF, to have achieved the best flying safety record during the award period. (The original Daedalian trophy; first awarded in 1938.) ADMIRAL JAMES S. RUSSELL NAVAL AVIATION FLIGHT SAFETY AWARD: A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to the United States Navy Flying unit selected by the Chief of Naval Operations as having the most effective flight safety accident prevention program. (First awarded in 1978.) ADMIRAL JAMES S. RUSSELL NAVAL AVIATION FLIGHT SAFETY AWARD: A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to the United States Navy Flying unit selected by the Chief of Naval Operations as having the most effective flight safety accident prevention program. (First awarded in 1978.) BRIGADIER GENERAL CARL I. HUTTON MEMORIAL AWARD: A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to the United States Army unit determined by the Department of the Army to have demonstrated outstanding professionalism and to have made invaluable contributions to the advancement of flight safety in Army Aviation. (First awarded in 1978.) BRIGADIER GENERAL CARL I. HUTTON MEMORIAL AWARD: A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to the United States Army unit determined by the Department of the Army to have demonstrated outstanding professionalism and to have made invaluable contributions to the advancement of flight safety in Army Aviation. (First awarded in 1978.)

7. Safety Awards (cont) BRIGADIER GENERAL FRANK P. LAHM MEMORIAL AWARD FOR FLIGHT SAFETY: A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to the flying training wing adjudged by the Commander, Air Education and Training command, USAF, to have the most effective flight safety program during the previous calendar year. (First awarded in 1979.) BRIGADIER GENERAL FRANK P. LAHM MEMORIAL AWARD FOR FLIGHT SAFETY: A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to the flying training wing adjudged by the Commander, Air Education and Training command, USAF, to have the most effective flight safety program during the previous calendar year. (First awarded in 1979.) LIEUTENANT GENERAL ALLEN M. BURDETT, JR., ARMY AVIATION FLIGHT SAFETY AWARD: A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to the Army aviation training unit adjudged by the Commanding General, TRADOC, to have the most effective aircraft accident prevention program. (First awarded in 1970.) LIEUTENANT GENERAL ALLEN M. BURDETT, JR., ARMY AVIATION FLIGHT SAFETY AWARD: A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to the Army aviation training unit adjudged by the Commanding General, TRADOC, to have the most effective aircraft accident prevention program. (First awarded in 1970.) ADMIRAL JOHN H. TOWERS FLIGHT SAFETY AWARD: A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to that training squadron of the Naval Air Training Command adjudged by the Chief of Naval Air Training to have achieved an outstanding record in its mission-oriented flight safety program. (First awarded in 1968.) ADMIRAL JOHN H. TOWERS FLIGHT SAFETY AWARD: A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to that training squadron of the Naval Air Training Command adjudged by the Chief of Naval Air Training to have achieved an outstanding record in its mission-oriented flight safety program. (First awarded in 1968.)

8. Airmanship Awards DAEDALIAN EXCEPTIONAL PILOT AWARDS: A Daedalian trophy presented annually to a pilot selected by each service: The U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Air Force. Selection is based on exceptional deeds performed to assure mission success, acts of valor as an aviator, or an extraordinary display of courage or leadership in the air in support of air operations. (First awarded in 1999.) DAEDALIAN EXCEPTIONAL PILOT AWARDS: A Daedalian trophy presented annually to a pilot selected by each service: The U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Air Force. Selection is based on exceptional deeds performed to assure mission success, acts of valor as an aviator, or an extraordinary display of courage or leadership in the air in support of air operations. (First awarded in 1999.) LIEUTENANT GENERAL HAROLD L. GEORGE CIVILIAN AIRMANSHIP AWARD: A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to the pilot, copilot and/or crew of a United States certified commercial airline selected by a Federal Aviation committee to have demonstrated ability, judgment and/or heroism above and beyond normal operational requirements. (First awarded in 1956.) LIEUTENANT GENERAL HAROLD L. GEORGE CIVILIAN AIRMANSHIP AWARD: A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to the pilot, copilot and/or crew of a United States certified commercial airline selected by a Federal Aviation committee to have demonstrated ability, judgment and/or heroism above and beyond normal operational requirements. (First awarded in 1956.) ORVILLE WRIGHT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A Daedalian award presented to outstanding graduates of the undergraduate pilot training schools of the USAF Air Education and Training Command, the Naval Air Training Command, and to outstanding graduates of the Army Aviation School. (First awarded in 1960.) ORVILLE WRIGHT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A Daedalian award presented to outstanding graduates of the undergraduate pilot training schools of the USAF Air Education and Training Command, the Naval Air Training Command, and to outstanding graduates of the Army Aviation School. (First awarded in 1960.)

9. Achievement Awards DAEDALIAN WEAPONS SYSTEM AWARD: The Colonel Franklin C. Wolfe Memorial. A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually but successively to recipients) in the Army, Navy or Air Force selected by the respective service to have made the major contributions to the development of an outstanding weapon system in use by that service. (First awarded in 1970.) DAEDALIAN WEAPONS SYSTEM AWARD: The Colonel Franklin C. Wolfe Memorial. A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually but successively to recipients) in the Army, Navy or Air Force selected by the respective service to have made the major contributions to the development of an outstanding weapon system in use by that service. (First awarded in 1970.) MAJOR GENERAL WARREN R. CARTER LOGISTICS READINESS AWARD: A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to the USAF unit at Base Level selected by the Chief of Staff, USAF, as having achieved the best supply effectiveness record in the United States Air Force in support of mission aircraft and/or weapons. (First awarded in 1962.) MAJOR GENERAL WARREN R. CARTER LOGISTICS READINESS AWARD: A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to the USAF unit at Base Level selected by the Chief of Staff, USAF, as having achieved the best supply effectiveness record in the United States Air Force in support of mission aircraft and/or weapons. (First awarded in 1962.) MAJOR GENERAL CLEMENTS MCMULLEN WEAPONS SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AWARD: A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to a USAF unit (Wing Level) determined by Headquarters USAF to have the best weapon system maintenance record for the preceding calendar year. (First awarded in 1960.) MAJOR GENERAL CLEMENTS MCMULLEN WEAPONS SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AWARD: A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to a USAF unit (Wing Level) determined by Headquarters USAF to have the best weapon system maintenance record for the preceding calendar year. (First awarded in 1960.)

10. Education Awards LIEUTENANT GENERALS MILLARD F. & HUBERT R. HARMON AWARD: A Daedalian award presented annually to the USAF Academy Outstanding Cadet in the Order of Graduation - the top graduate. (First awarded in 1959.) LIEUTENANT GENERALS MILLARD F. & HUBERT R. HARMON AWARD: A Daedalian award presented annually to the USAF Academy Outstanding Cadet in the Order of Graduation - the top graduate. (First awarded in 1959.) GENERAL MUIR S. FAIRCHILD EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to a member or members of the Air University adjudged by the Commander, Air University, to have made the most significant contribution to Air University education or to Air Force education in general. (First awarded in 1964.) GENERAL MUIR S. FAIRCHILD EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A Daedalian trophy and award presented annually to a member or members of the Air University adjudged by the Commander, Air University, to have made the most significant contribution to Air University education or to Air Force education in general. (First awarded in 1964.) DAEDALIAN JROTC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Presented annually to outstanding cadets at participating high schools. (First awarded in 1978.) DAEDALIAN JROTC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Presented annually to outstanding cadets at participating high schools. (First awarded in 1978.)

11. Scholarships Flight Scholarship Program Flight Scholarship Program Daedalian Foundation Matching Program Daedalian Foundation Matching Program Eagan Multi-Year Mentoring Scholarship Program Eagan Multi-Year Mentoring Scholarship Program

12. Flight Scholarship Program Up to $2000(possible match up to $2000) Up to $2000(possible match up to $2000) Recipient must have desire and potential to be a commissioned military pilot Recipient must have desire and potential to be a commissioned military pilot College student or high school senior who has been accepted by a college or university College student or high school senior who has been accepted by a college or university

13. Selection Factors Intention to pursue a career as a military pilot Intention to pursue a career as a military pilot Demonstration of moral character and patriotism Demonstration of moral character and patriotism Scholastic and military standing and aptitude Scholastic and military standing and aptitude Physical condition and aptitude for flight Physical condition and aptitude for flight

14. Application Process Complete written application Complete written application Submit to Longhorn Flight 38 Scholarship Committee by November 30 Submit to Longhorn Flight 38 Scholarship Committee by November 30 Notified of selection by January 31 Notified of selection by January 31 Check payable only to college or university Check payable only to college or university May be submitted to Daedalian Foundation for possible matching May be submitted to Daedalian Foundation for possible matching

15. Application Key Points Personal information, name, address, etc Permanent contact information School information Academic achievement and recognition Extracurricular activities, honors and employment experience Military service Physical Status Career objectives in aerospace activities statement Career objectives following graduation College expenses and scholarships Recent photograph (preferably 5 x 7)

16. Daedalian Foundation Matching Program The Foundation provides scholarships through the Matching Scholarship Program, wherein the Foundation matches amounts given by Flights, or chapters of the Order of Daedalians, to deserving college and university students who are pursuing a career as a military aviator. The Foundation provides scholarships through the Matching Scholarship Program, wherein the Foundation matches amounts given by Flights, or chapters of the Order of Daedalians, to deserving college and university students who are pursuing a career as a military aviator. Match up to $2000 Match up to $2000 Same criteria as flight scholarship Same criteria as flight scholarship Must have been selected and awarded a flight scholarship Must have been selected and awarded a flight scholarship

17. Eagan Multi-Year Mentoring Scholarship Program Three or four year program Three or four year program Freshman not eligible Freshman not eligible Potentially $7500 to $10000 spread over as many as four years Potentially $7500 to $10000 spread over as many as four years Reapply each year for follow-on funding Reapply each year for follow-on funding Must be in ROTC program Must be in ROTC program Must have and maintain 3.0 GPA Must have and maintain 3.0 GPA Must be medically qualified for flight training Must be medically qualified for flight training Must apply for and be awarded military pilot training slot at appropriate point in ROTC program Must apply for and be awarded military pilot training slot at appropriate point in ROTC program

18. Cadet Flight Indoctrination Program Four way partnership of Daedalian Foundation, a Daedalian flight, selected candidates and an FAA-certified Flight training facility to provide motivational flight training up to solo phase Four way partnership of Daedalian Foundation, a Daedalian flight, selected candidates and an FAA-certified Flight training facility to provide motivational flight training up to solo phase Five Phases Five Phases Preparation Preparation Cadet selection Cadet selection Ground school Ground school Flight camp Flight camp Wrap up Wrap up

19. CFIP Purpose Identify, screen and select eligible applicant for participation in a flight training program designed to enhance their motivation to pursue a career in military aviation Identify, screen and select eligible applicant for participation in a flight training program designed to enhance their motivation to pursue a career in military aviation

20. Eligibility Criteria Sophomore or above attending an accredited high school or similar program or; Sophomore or above attending an accredited high school or similar program or; Enrolled in an accredited college program Enrolled in an accredited college program Demonstrate desire and potential to become a commissioned military pilot Demonstrate desire and potential to become a commissioned military pilot 16 years of age or above and have no physical conditions that would be disqualifying 16 years of age or above and have no physical conditions that would be disqualifying US citizen and fluent in English US citizen and fluent in English

21. Selection Criteria Letters of recommendation Letters of recommendation Demonstrated high moral character Demonstrated high moral character Demonstrated high level of motivation to complete the program Demonstrated high level of motivation to complete the program Evidence of existing strong interest in aviation Evidence of existing strong interest in aviation High scholastic standing among peers and intent to enter college High scholastic standing among peers and intent to enter college Good physical condition without apparent limitations Good physical condition without apparent limitations Willingness to make CFIP priority through program completion Willingness to make CFIP priority through program completion Positive support from applicant’s parent/guardian or sponsor Positive support from applicant’s parent/guardian or sponsor

22. Ground School Held in early summer for approximately one week Held in early summer for approximately one week Conducted by the flight training school Conducted by the flight training school Successful completion results in advancement to flight phase Successful completion results in advancement to flight phase

23. Flight Phase Held at selected flight school/FBO Held at selected flight school/FBO Cadets must be present for all scheduled instruction Cadets must be present for all scheduled instruction Training conducted through solo phase not to exceed 20 flight hours (Avg is 14 hours) Training conducted through solo phase not to exceed 20 flight hours (Avg is 14 hours)

24. Wrap Up Successful candidates receive certificate and other memorabilia Successful candidates receive certificate and other memorabilia Completing candidates submit brief summary of their ground and flight experiences Completing candidates submit brief summary of their ground and flight experiences

25. Application Key Points Personal information Personal information School information School information Aviation experience Aviation experience Physical standards Physical standards Statement of career objective Statement of career objective Statement regarding college intentions and expectations Statement regarding college intentions and expectations Recent photograph Recent photograph

26. Key Dates Submit application – February 28 Submit application – February 28 Notified of selection – April 30 Notified of selection – April 30 Start of ground school – early summer at end of school term Start of ground school – early summer at end of school term Flight phase – at end of successful ground school completion Flight phase – at end of successful ground school completion Submit summary of CFIP experience – July 31 Submit summary of CFIP experience – July 31 Presentation of certificates/memorabilia – October Flight meeting Presentation of certificates/memorabilia – October Flight meeting