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FLYING EAGLESFLYING EAGLES

GA CAP WeekAirborne Photo Training

Wreaths Across America

2011 A Year in Review

Milestone Awards

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3

4

5

SquadronRocketry Day

CAP CadetOrientation Flts

6

7

Happenings

CP Training

Schedule

8

9

Why Cadets Drill

An Evening of DrillThe Value of

Physical Fitness

Exercise and Diet

10

11

12

13

DDRThe Brain &

Addiction

Safe Tips

Winter Holiday Safety

14

15

Leadership

uts & Bolts

Tales of a Life

Traveler

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Inside this issue:

See Pages 8

for

Happenings

See Page 9

for the

Training Schedule

for

January

BARTOW-ETOWAH COMPOSITE SQUADRO: GA 129

Strength of the ation

by Dr. Ilana Mor

January 2012

Squadron Commander

Captain Paul Janssen

The CAP at’l website is http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/

The GAWG website is http://www.GAWG.cap.gov/

Civil

Air

PatrolReflections:

It has been a little more than a year since I tookcommand of the Bartow-Etowah CompositeSquadron. I knew I had my work cut out for me,once I realized what my duties were as a SquadronCommander.

When I reflect back on the past year, I realize that Ihave had and still have the privilege and honor towork with some of the finest and most dedicated

people I know, and that makes my job a whole loteasier.

Our organization is a volunteer organization.Webster’s Dictionary defines a volunteer as:“A person who, proceeding from the will or fromone’s own choice or consent, undertakes or expressesa willingness to undertake a service.”

Volunteers, in my opinion, are special people for theyset aside a portion of their valuable time to cometogether for a common goal week after week, monthafter month. And ... I would be amiss if I gave theimpression to speak about Senior Members only.

In a Composite Squadron, the Senior side and Cadetside are in balance. One cannot exist without theother. The challenges a Cadet has to overcome are just as strenuous as a Senior Member trying to findtime to attend a course or to take the Senior OfficerCourse.

So it is with all this in mind, that sometimes when Istand before the Squadron during opening or closingformations, and I look at the faces in front of me, Iwould like to shout:

“THANK YOU ALL, FOR ALL YOU DO.”

For when I stand there, I do not see volunteers. I see people on a mission, on a mission to be of service toour great Nation.

I wish you all a Happy New Year

with good health and prosperity.

May God bless every one of you.

BARTOW-ETOWAH

COMPOSITE

SQUADRO


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PROCLAMATIOGEORGIA CIVIL AIR PATROL

WHEREAS During World War II, volunteer aviators of CAP’s Coastal Patrol distinguished themselvesvaliantly, flying more than 24 million miles during 86,000 over-water missions—a total of244,600 flight hours—to help win the battle against U-boats that were preying on coastalshipping; and

WHEREAS CAP volunteers spotted 173 subs, attacked 57, hit 10 and sank two; called in aid for 91 ships indistress; saved 363 survivors of sub attacks; discovered 17 floating mines; and flew 5,684 specialconvoy missions. Inspired by the highest sense of patriotism and pride in their mission, fifty-ninemembers of these courageous aircrews died, 26 were lost at sea and seven others were seriouslyinjured; and

WHEREAS Today CAP continues this tradition of service before self as one of the most unique volunteerorganizations in America, consisting of everyday heroes—from pilots, teachers and youthmentors to technology experts, communicators, chaplains, historians, and more; and

WHEREAS Whether performing search and rescue missions or helping communities recover from floods,wildfires, tornadoes, or hurricanes, CAP members are there to aid their nation; and

WHEREAS Coming full circle from its beginnings in World War II, Civil Air Patrol is again performinghomeland security missions, assisting the Air Force in ensuring the skies above our nation aresafe by flying target-intercept training missions for U.S. military pilots. With 550 aircraft andthousands of trained aircrew members, CAP is a tremendous force multiplier for the Air Forceand other federal, state, and local agencies; and

WHEREAS CAP also provides exceptional growth opportunities to 22,000 youth in Cadet Programs, whichstresses leadership and character development and teach aviation and emergency response skills.CAP’s Aerospace Education, School Enrichment and Drug Demand Reduction programs touchthousands of educators, over 22,000 cadets and thousands of other youth in classrooms acrossAmerica by conveying important aerospace concepts while increasing students’ physical fitnessand teaching the value of a drug-free lifestyle; and

WHEREAS CAP's Missions for America impact the lives of thousands of Americans each year and CAP iscredited with saving an average of 80 lives annually and assisting our nation’s law enforcementagencies with taking millions of dollars in drugs off our nation’s streets, and

NOW THEREFORE BE ITRESOLVED I, Congressman Sanford Bishop, do hereby proclaim the first week of December as Georgia

Civil Air Patrol Week.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Civil Air Patrol - Georgia Wing

POC: Maj. Paige Joyner, CAP, Information Officer, Georgia WingCell: 678-570-5422E-mail:[email protected] Wing

12/5/2011 7:29:35 PM

Hot news! Georgia receives Proclamation on CAP's 70th Anniversary

(Georgia) – The first week of December is now Civil Air Patrol Week in Georgia. Representative Sanford Bishop

sponsored the Proclamation which was signed December 1, 2011. Coincidentally, December 1st, 2011 is the Civil AirPatrol's 70th Anniversary. We have Lt. Col. Jim Shaw of Albany to thank for his hard work in getting this to come tofruition.

The proclamation addresses our "service before self" and calls the CAP "one of the most unique volunteer organizations inAmerica."

Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with more than 61,000 membersnationwide. CAP, in its Air Force auxiliary role, performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missionsas tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and was credited by the AFRCC with saving 54 lives in fiscal year2011. Its unpaid professionals also perform homeland security, disaster relief and drug interdiction missions at the requestof federal, state and local agencies. The members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to nearly27,000 young people currently participating in CAP cadet programs. CAP has been performing missions for America for 70years. It is a major partner of Wreaths Across America, an initiative to remember, honor and teach about the sacrifices ofU.S. military veterans. Visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com or www.capvolunteernow.com for more information on CAP.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have set my hand and caused this seal toBe affixed this 1st day of December, 2011.

Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.United States Representative2nd Congressional District of Georgia

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AIRBORNE PHOTO TRAININGThe long-awaited Airborne Photo Training on the new Nikon

photo kits, using the new CAP standards, will be held on Saturday,11 February in Warner Robbins.

Prerequisites: Age 18, GES qualified, Mission Scannerqualified, at least one photo mission (logged or unlogged),

Unit Commander’s approval.

The course will be limited to 18 people, first-come, first-served. Itwill be an all-Saturday session at the Museum of Aviation inWarner Robins, and will require that you download and review theAirborne Photographer SQTR prior to class attendance.

Training will be conducted using the new Nikon kits and using thenew CAP standards using Georgia Wing instructors who have

practical, hands-on experience around the new standards.

For further information:http://www.gawg.cap.gov/ap_2012-02-11.htm orCaptain Ross E. Statham, Commander Gainesville Composite [email protected] Office: (770)872-0924 Cell: (770) 329-5400

On behalf of Col. Dan Leclair and the staff at Wreaths Across America, I would like to thank all ofthe CAP members in your wings and regions who made this year’s effort for WAA one of the mostsuccessful on record. Yesterday, over 90,000 wreaths were placed on graves at Arlington NationalCemetery. To put that into an even greater perspective, over 20 truckloads of wreaths wereunloaded and placed in approximately 2+ hours. The volunteer support from the public wasoverwhelming. My thanks also to General Carr and to Gen. Vazquez for their support of thisprogram and to the many members who took a week off from their normal routine to accompanythe convoy from Maine to Arlington to help WAA educate the public on the need to remember allwho have made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of the United States of America.

In addition, we have been advised that in excess of 200,000 wreaths were also shipped to nationalcemeteries, veterans cemeteries and other memorials around the country for similar

ceremonies. My hat is off to all of you and your members for the work they did to make thiswonderful day happen. If any of your members have stories or photographs they would like toshare about the events in their areas, please send them to Julie Debardelaben at NHQ for possibleinclusion in the Volunteer Magazine or for the CAP web site.

Thank you again for your support. It is never too early to get your WAA team started on seekingnew sponsors for 2012.

Colonel Rick Moseley, Vice Commander, Middle East RegionNational Project Officer Wreaths Across America

WREATHSACROSS

AMERICA

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EMERGECY SERVICES TRAIIG21-23 Jan—Squadron FTX

18-20 Feb—Squadron FTX

18-20 Feb—Frostbite

18-20 March—Group I SAREX

31 May—Wilderness 1st Aid Course

11 June—Group I SAREX10 Sept—Group I SAREX

14-16 Oct—GA129 FTX

11 Dec—Group I SAREX

LEADERSHIP TRAIIG11-13 March—GA129 CLT

@Catoosa at’l Guard Facility

26 June-2 July—GAWG Encampment

16 July—GA129 Cadet Leadership Gathering

12 ov—GA129 Leadership Day

AEROSPACE EDUCATIO

5 Feb—Candler Field Museum25 March—ASA Astronaut Stephanie

Wilson @ Tellus Museum

Model Rocketry classes4-6 ovember—Group I AE Weekend

10 Dec—Squadron Rocket Day

Cadet Orientation Flights

Glider and Powered

SERVIG THE COMMUITY

8 Oct—Paulding Public Safety &

Family Appreciation Day

10 ov—United Way Turkey Trot

3-4 Sept—Pioneer Days

20-22 May—The Battle of Resaca5 May—at’l Day of Prayer @

the Cartersville High School

11-12 June—Rockfest @ The Tellus Museum

12 June—The Tellus Museum

30 April—Booth Western Art Museum

17 Dec—United Way Community Luncheon

FU-FILLED ACTIVITIES

30 July—Squadron Picnic @ Red Top Mtn

29 Sept—Fifth Fun Thursday

@ Stars & Strikes

1 Oct—Squadron Picnic @ Dellinger Park

CADET

CHAGE OF COMMAD

CEREMOIES

C/2Lt Davidson to C/2Lt Jones

C/1Lt Jones to C/2Lt Pittman

2011 CADET PROMOTIOS

C/Amn Apgar, C/CMSgt Brooks,

C/2Lt Carpenter, C/CMSgt Cochran,

C/SSgt Drawver, C/Amn Fuchs, C/SrA Gonzales,

C/Capt Hicks, C/1Lt Jones, C/Amn Kariuki,

C/CMSgt Liscomb, C/AIC Maxwell,

C/Amn ally, C/Amn Scheerer,C/TSgt Stratford, C/MSgt Tavegia, and

C/SrA Whisler,

22 December

Physical Fitness and Health ight

29 DecemberInspection

Drill Instruction

Drill Competition

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

8-10 April—GAWG Annual Conference

CAC1 Dec—CAP’s 70th Year

At the Greater Atlanta Chapter

of the Army Association of America

hosted by Colonel Brent Bracewell

24 May—Marine Corporal Hershall “Woody”

Williams, the last surviving Medal of Honor Recipient

from the World War II Battle of Iwo Jima.

15 Sept—Sgt Carl Beck, Paratrooper in the Famous

501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne

Division. On 6 June, 1944, Sgt. Beck parachuted into

ormandy on D-Day.

In addition to active participation in Outside Activities, at the Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron, Cadets andSenior Members have meetings filled with instruction and hands-on activities in Safety, Leadership, Drill,Inspections, Color Guard, Aerospace Education, Character Development, Drug Demand Reduction, EmergencyServices, and Physical Fitness. We stress customs and courtesies, adhere to CAP’s Core Values, and have fun!


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Civil Air Patrol Cadets receive a Milestone Award upon successful completion of each of the Cadet

Program’s four phases. The Spaatz Award remains the program’s highest award.

The first Milestone is The Wright Brothers Award. It was introduced on 1 April 2003, and is awarded at

the end of Phase I, the Learning Phase. The Cadet is promoted to the grade of C/SSgt.

The second Milestone is The Billy Mitchell Award. It was introduced in 1964, and is awarded at the end of

Phase II, the Leadership Phase. The Cadet is promoted to the grade of C/2nd Lt. Only 15% of Cadetsreach this level

The third Milestone is The Amelia Earhart Award. It was introduced in 1964, and is awarded at the end of

Phase III, the Command Phase. The Cadet is promoted to the grade of C/Captain. Only 5% of Cadets

reach this level

The fourth Milestone is The Ira C. Eaker Award. It was introduced on 31 December 1998, and is awarded

at the end of Phase IV, the Executive Phase. The Cadet is promoted to the grade of C/Lt Col. Only 2% of

Cadets reach this level.

The Carl A. Spaatz Award, introduced in 1964, is the highest Award in Cadet Programs. At the completion

of the four phases of Cadet Programs, Cadet must pass additional comprehensive tests in Leadership and

Aerospace in addition to a rigorous physical fitness test. If successful, the Cadet is promoted to the grade of

C/Colonel. Only 1/2 of 1% of Cadets ever reach this level.

AT THE AUAL AWARDS PRESETATIOS O 14 JULY,

THE FOLLOWIG CADETS WILL BE HOORED

FOR THEIR OUTSTADIG ACHIEVEMETS.

Completion of Phase I

Wright Brothers Award

C/SSgt Ryan Drawver

Completion of Phase II

General Billy Mitchell Award

C/2Lt Danny Carpenter

Completion of Phase III

Amelia Earhart AwardC/Captain Monica Hicks

At the Annual Awards Presentations and Holiday Party on 14 January, we will be

reflecting upon the many accomplishments of GA129’s Senior Members and Cadets.

2011 was a good year filled with valuable training, opportunities to learn, fun-filled

activities, deepening friendships, and service to our community, state, and nation.

At the beginning of a new year, it has been a long time custom to reflect on the old and

bring in the new with Resolutions that will improve our lives. Many of us wonder how

we can make a difference in the world.

There is something we can do. We can volunteer to serve in our communities. We

can resolve issues in our neighborhoods and in our families. Ultimately, we must

work on ourselves to bring out the best that is within. There is something we can do,

one person at a time. Look for opportunities to make positive things happen.

May the ew Year be filled with PEACE, HEALTH, and HAPPIESS

for us all!!!


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On 10 December, Cadets and Senior Officers spent an exciting morning at Hudson Farm shooting rockets which had beencreated at the Squadron during AE Rocketry classes.

While Captain Sheffield instructed the Cadets how to shoot their rockets, 2Lt Drawver, 1Lt Ovens, and SM Scheerer stood400 feet away to the East and South in order to record the actual degree each rocket attained. That information was calledin to Major Mor who calculated the altitude achieved with each flight.

The rockets flown were Freedom, Glider, Bulldog, 2 Stage, Patriot, Payload (SS Care Pkg), ATW, and Max Track . The 2

Stage rocket created by SrA Gonzales reached the highest altitude, 640 feet in the air. There was a tie for second place at550 feet with C/2Lt Carpenter’s Freedom rocket and C/Amn Scheerer’s Max Track rocket. In third place, there was anothertie at 530 feet between SrA Gonzales’ Patriot and C/TSgt Stratford’s ATW .

Participants included:Cadets: C/2Lt Carpenter, C/SSgt Drawver, C/SrA Gonzales, C/2Lt Pittman, C/Amn Scheerer,

C/TSgt Stratford, and prospective member Cagle.Senior Members: 2Lt Drawver, Major Mor, 1Lt Ovens, SM Scheerer, and Captain Sheffield

COUT DOW….

10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1…

AD THE ROCKETS CREATED BY THE

CADETS WERE LAUCHED HIGH ITO

THE AIR.


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According to CAPP 52-7, April 2009, “The number one reason that Cadets join Civil Air Patrol is to fly.”

Cadet Orientation Flights introduce youth to general aviation through hands-on Orientation Flights in singleengine aircraft and gliders. The program is open to all current CAP Cadets under 18 years of age, and there is nocost to Cadets.

In 2011, the following Cadets enjoyed their Cadet Orientation Flightswith C/OFlt Pilots Captain Hamrick, 1Lt Ovens, and Captain Sheffield.

GLIDER FLIGHTS:Flt1—C/2Lt Carpenter, C/CMSgt Liscomb, C/2Lt Pittman, C/MSgt Tavegia, and C/SrA Whisler

POWERED FLIGHTS:C/CMSgt Brooks— Flt 9, C/SSgt Drawver— Flts 6 & 7, C/SrA Gonzales— Flt 9C/AB Horton—Flt 6, C/CMSgt Liscomb—Flts 8 & 9, C/AIC Maxwell— Flts 6 & 7C/AB Phillips—Flt 6, C/CMSgt Rhodes— Flt 10, C/TSgt Stratford—Flt 7


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Congratulations on your Promotions:

C/Captain Monica Hicks, C/2Lt Danny Carpenter, C/CMSgt Brandyn Brooks,

C/CMSgt Cody Liscomb, C/SMSgt Christopher Cochran,

C/TSgt Michael Stratford, and C/Amn Logan ally

JAUARY BIRTHDAYS: Happy Birthday to C/AB Kusek, C/CMSgt Liscomb,Cadet Commander C/2Lt Pittman, and Squadron Commander Captain Janssen

JAUARY 2012 14 Jan GA129 Annual Awards Presentation and Holiday PartyPresentations will include prestigious Milestone Awards5:00 p.m. (1700 hrs)

Euharlee Baptist Church

85 Covered Bridge Road, Euharlee GA 30120

20-22 Jan Hayden Freeze

FEBRUARY 2012 17-19 Feb Frostbite

America eeds PilotsFrom Curt LaFond, HQ Director of Cadet Programs—21 June 2011

Good news for Cadets. The front page story on 21 June 2011 in USA Today reports that America is

facing a pilot shortage. According to the story, Boeing forecasts a need for 460,000 new pilots over the

next 18 years. The demand for pilots will be so great that the industry could face a shortage.

If you are a Cadet and you love to fly, it makes sense to consider pursuing a career as a professional pilot.

Blue skies for today’s teens.


Announcing a new Drug Demand Reduction program for use by all squadrons: the DDR Excellence (DDRx)

Activity Guide has been released online for download and viewing. The DDRx program rewards a CAP

cadet for successfully completing activities related to making good choices, choosing good role models,

avoiding substances that have a negative effect on human performance, and striving to live a drug-free

lifestyle. The DDRx guides are currently being printed, and copies will be mailed out to all cadet squadrons

before Christmas. Get your copy at http://www.capmembers.com/ddr!

I EED OF A COVER?

http://www.vanguardmil.com/civil-air-patrol-uniform-flat-top-bdu-cap-battle-dress-uniform-p-13643.html Vanguard has the BDU covers for $9.90 before discount.

Book List Posted on Wing WebsiteLove aviation and looking for a new read? Check out the new “Book List” posted on the GAWG website:

http://www.gawg.cap.gov/book_list.htm

Here’s the Ribbon Checker discussed at the Leadership Day.

http://www.mcchord.org/rack_builder/check_cdt.html www.mcchord.org

C/CMSgt Brandyn Brooks, Second Element Leader

ew Cadet Uniforms and MaterialsThere has been a temporary hold on the shipment of textbooks and uniforms which normally follows soon after aCadet joins CAP. Items may still be purchased at Vanguard, and Cadets may download the textbooks for free at:

Capmembers.com/newcadet As of 11/30, all normal flight operations can resume with the exception of A3Counterdrug Missions. Cadet O’Flts, both power and glider, may resume.


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January 2011


Cadet Staff Meeting Senior Officer Meeting(Thursday evening—Week 2 @ 1800 hrs) (Thursday evening—Week 2 @ 1930 hrs)

For details speak with

Color Guard CommanderC/SMSgt Chris Cochran

For details speak with

Drill Team Commander

C/2Lt Jesse Hayman

WEEK Begin1800End

1900

FORMATION1900

CORECURRICULUM

19:30-20:30

ALTERNATECURRICULUM

20:30-20:50

CLOSINGFORMATION(Announcements)

20:50-21:00

WeekendActivities

OE

BDUs5

Jan

ColorGuard

Practice

SIG-I

@ Arrival FORMATION C/OATH D & C (20 min)

Leadership

Testing

“Hands on”LeadershipActivities

(Announcements)

TWO

PT Gear12Jan

CadetStaff

Meeting

SIG-I


Safety Briefing

PT

“Hands on”PT

Activities

(Announcements) 14 JanAnnualAwards

&Party

THREE

BDUs19Jan

ES

Training

SIG-I


AE Current

EventsAerospace

Education

“Hands on”

AEActivities

(Announcements) 20-22 Jan

HaydenFreeze

Blues26Jan

TeamTraining

@ Arrival FORMATION C/OATHD & C (20 min)

Development

DDR

Groups (Announcements)

Practice

Week One 1800-1900 hrs

Practice

Week Four 1800-1900 hrs

Practice

Week Three 1800-1900 hrs

For details speak with Capt Maney & 2Lt Hicks

FIVE January does not have a fifth Thursday.

FOUR Drill SIG-I Character Discussion


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WHY CADETS DRILL

Why has drill and ceremonies been a vital part of Cadet life since 1942? Drill is more than anorderly way of moving a group of people from point A to point B, although it is that.

CAP Cadets learn drill for the same reasons that soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines do. Drillis a time-tested laboratory for developing leadership skill.

DRILL HELPS THE IDIVIDUAL• You stand taller because of drill.• You develop a sense of pride about yourself and that pride translates into success in other

areas of your life.• You begin to appreciate attention to detail and see how small things make a big difference.• You build self-discipline when you stand at perfect attention, motionless, gut in and chest

out, silently focused on a single point on the distant horizon.• You gain self-confidence. You learn to come out of your shell when placed in front of a

formation and made to call commands.• You carry yourself with that special quality called military bearing. People in everyday life

begin to see you differently. Your bearing sets you apart from ordinary youth.

DRILL BUILDS THE TEAM

• The group members learn to adapt their movements to match those of the team.• The group visibly comes together as a single, cohesive unit as everyone marches in step and

executes commands with precision.• The group follows a single commander when there is no doubt as to who the leader is. The

team members operate as one and pursue the same goals.• The group succeeds when each of its members performs as a team. The team members

learn they are only as strong as their weakest link.

DRILL DEVELOPS LEADERS

• Leaders learn to make decisions and think on their feet when calling commands. Drill

instills the value of decisiveness.• Leaders learn the importance of issuing clear instruction to the team.• Leaders learn that teamwork is possible only if they first motivate the group members to

excel.• Leaders learn to value their place in the chain of command. They see the chain in action at

formations.• Leaders learn about the building blocks of leadership in the Cadet Program. They see

airmen following orders, NCOs leading small teams, and officers leading multiple teams.Information gathered from Cadet Drill Guide and Learn to Lead Drill & Ceremonies Tests.



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ACHIEVEMENT ONE1. FALL IN2. Parade, REST3. 3. Flight, ATTENTION4. Present, ARMS5. Order, ARMS6. About, FACE7. Dress Right, DRESS8. Ready, FRONT9. Right, FACE

10. AT EASE11. Flight, ATTENTION12. Hand, SALUTE13. Eyes, RIGHT14. Ready, FRONT15. FALL OUT

ACHIEVEMENT TWO1. Forward, MARCH2. Double Time, MARCH3. Quick Time, MARCH4. Flight, HALT5. Open Ranks, MARCH6. Ready, FRONT7. Close Ranks, MARCH8. Forward, MARCH9. Right Flank, MARCH

10. Count Cadence,COUNT

11. To the Rear, MARCH12. Left Flank, MARCH13. Mark Time, MARCH14. Right Step, MARCH15. Flight, HALT

ACHIEVEMENT FOUR1. Knowledge Calls commands on the

correct foot (when the footcorresponding to the directionof movement strikes theground)

2. Interval Calls commands of execution

two steps after calling the preparatory commands.

3. Voice Calls commands loud enoughfor the element to hear themCalls commands clear enoughfor the element to understandthem

4. Bearing Calls commands decisively,with snap and a sense of“Go!”Maintains good military

bearing5. Overall Calls cadence or halts and

Leadership restarts the element, if theCadets fall out of step or losealignmentCompletes all assignedcommands

ACHIEVEMENT FIVE1. FALL IN2. Dress Right, DRESS3. Ready, FRONT4. Right, FACE5. Forward, MARCH6. Column Right, MARCH7. Forward, MARCH

8. Close MARCH & Forward MARCH9. Extend, MARCH & Forward, MARCH10. Change Step, MARCH11. Count Cadence, COUNT12. Flight, HALT13. Left Step, MARCH14. Flight, HALT15. Left, FACE

ACHIEVEMENT SEVENGroup Formations1. How the Group should be formed in Line with

Squadrons in Line and Flights in Line2. The number of paces between each unit

and their leaders3. Knowledge of the proper drill symbolsIn a diagram

ACHIEVEMENT EIGHT WING FORMATIONS1. How to Pass In Review2. Knowledge of the proper commands3. The appropriate honors to the reviewing officer


C/2Lt Hayman’s Group:

Achievements One and Two

Cadets Kusek, ally, Rouse, and Scheerer

C/2Lt Carpenter’s Group:

Achievements Four and FiveCadets Stratford and Drawver

C/2Lt Pittman’s Group:

Achievements Seven and Eight

Cadets Cochran and Liscomb

On 29 December, Cadet Deputy Commander and Drill Team Commander C/2Lt Hayman created anextremely productive, enjoyable, and fun-filled Evening of Drill. After a detailed inspection, all of the Cadetsdivided into three groups in order to delve into the different Drill Achievements. Group One, led by C/2LtHayman, concentrated on instruction and review of Achievements 1 and 2, Group Two, led by C/2Lt Carpenter,concentrated on instruction and review of Achievements 4and 5. Group Three, led by C/2Lt Pittman, concentratedon instruction and review of Achievements 7 and 8. Less experienced Cadets in each Group were given theopportunity to lead the rest of the Group.

At the conclusion of the training, two competitive teams were formed. C/2Lt Hayman led CadetsDrawver, Kusek, and Rouse. C/2Lt Pittman led Cadets Nally, Scheerer, and Stratford. Cadets Carpenter, Cochran,and Liscomb excused themselves in order to fulfill other duties.The competing teams played Tanks. The objective of the game was to use drill commands to have your team“collide with” the opposing team on its sides or back. After a vigorous and exciting battle, C/2Lt Hayman’s teamwon.


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The values of physical fitness cannot be overstated. They have an impact on our lives that permeates into manydifferent spheres.

Physical exercise has a host of positive effects:Contributes positively to maintaining a healthy weight.

Being at the proper weight and maintaining a good muscle-to-fat ratio (high % of muscle and low % of

fat) helps us reduce risk for heart disease and allows for better mobility, agility, and sets the stage forimproved cardiovascular health.

Builds and maintains healthy bone density.Having a stronger “frame” benefits us in many ways and allows for better motor function and resistanceto physical stress.

Increases muscle strength.More muscle strength translates into being able to perform everyday chores with much less stress to oursystem.

Improves muscle endurance.This allows our muscles to resist muscle fatigue when we are exposed to prolonged physical activity.

Improves joint mobility.If we do not perform any exercise over time, our joints will have a reduced range of motion. Thus,exercise will keep them flexible.

Promotes physiological well-being.This is a state of mind in which you alter your perception of self and your environment in a positive way.

Strengthens the immune system.

Improves metabolism.

Slows down the ageing process.

Improves cardiovascular endurance.

Reduces levels of cortisol in our body.Cortisol is a stress hormone that causes fat build-up in the abdominal region and causes other physical andmental problems as well.

Physical exercise helps prevent or treat life-threatening conditions.Regular exercise aids in preventing or treating life-threatening chronic conditions such as obesity, high blood

pressure, heart disease, insomnia, depression and Type 2 diabetes.

Exercise benefits the brain.In the long term, exercise benefits the brain. Exercises enhances cognitive function in older adults. Physicalfitness is one of the best activities we can engage in.

Most importantly, it is important to emphasize that it’s never too late to begin exercising.

Information gathered from Values of Physical Fitness/Importance of FitnessWww.fitness-and-bodybuilding workouts.com


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22 December was a special day at the Squadron. Cadet PT Instructor, C/SMSgtCochran created an extra PT night filled with exercises and tips on how to improve,

as well as a PowerPoint lecture on how to improve one’s health through proper diet.

In Cadet Programs, one of Civil Air Patrol’s goals is to develop a lifelong habit ofregular exercise. Every month, Cadets undergo the CPFT (Cadet Physical FitnessTest).

The CPFT is a four event test that measures flexibility, strength, and endurance. To become promotion eligible, Cadets in physical fitness Category I, II, and III mustcomplete and pass all CPFT events required of their physical fitness category once per achievement.

The CPFT consists of:• The Sit and Reach which tests flexibility of the lower back and hamstrings.• Curl Ups which test abdominal strength and endurance.• Push Ups which test upper body strength and endurance.• The Mile Run or Shuttle Run which tests heart and lung endurance.


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Announcing a new Drug Demand Reduction program for use by all squadrons: the

DDR Excellence (DDRx) Activity Guide has been released online for download and

viewing. The DDRx program rewards a CAP cadet for successfully completing

activities related to making good choices, choosing good role models, avoiding

substances that have a negative effect on human performance, and striving to live a

drug-free lifestyle. The DDRx guides are currently being printed, and copies will be

mailed out to all cadet squadrons before Christmas. Get your copy at http://

www.capmembers.com/ddr !

With C/SSgt Ryan Drawver, C/DDRO


The Brain and AddictionInformation Gathered from DDR Education

The brain is the command center of your body.

All drugs of abuse, such as nicotine, cocaine, and marijuana, primarily affect the brain'slimbic system. Scientists call this the "reward" system. Normally, the limbic systemresponds to pleasurable experiences by releasing the neurotransmitter dopamine, whichcreates feelings of pleasure

The first time someone uses a drug of abuse, he or she experiences unnaturally intensefeelings of pleasure. The limbic system is flooded with dopamine. Of course, drugs haveother effects, too; a first-time smoker may also cough and feel nauseous from toxicchemicals in a tobacco or marijuana cigarette.

No one knows how many times a person can use a drug without changing his or her brain

and becoming addicted.

There is no cure for drug addiction, but it is a treatable disease; drug addicts can recover.Drug addiction therapy is a program of behavior change or modification that slowly retrainsthe brain. Like people with diabetes or heart disease, people in treatment for drugaddiction learn behavioral changes and often take medications as part of their treatmentregimen.

FIGHT PEER PRESSURE. A MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR EVERY TEE!!!

Updated for 2011, “Drug Facts: Shatter the Myths” Question and Answer bookletanswers teens’ most frequently asked questions about drugs and drug abuse.

(http://www.drugfactsweek.drugabuse.gov/booklet.php)


15/19


CAP SAFETY PLEDGEAs a Civil Air Patrol member, I pledge to promote an uncompromising safety environment for myself and

others, and to prevent the loss of or damage to Civil Air Patrol assets entrusted to me. I will perform all my

activities in a professional and safe manner, and will hold myself accountable for my actions in all of our

Missions for America.

With Squadron Safety Officer 1Lt John Ovens, Assistant Safety Officer 2Lt Michael Rhodes,

& Cadet Safety Officer C/Captain Monica Hicks

The CAP Safety Policy is to minimize the risks faced by our membership in the performance of their volunteer duties.

ow required of all CAP members: Intro to CAP Safety for ew Members.

www.gocivilairpatrol.com/members/e-services/CAP Utilities/Online Safety Education.

HOLIDAY DECORATING

• Be careful with holiday decorations. Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant.

• Keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can burn.

• Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not for both.

• Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Connect no morethan three strands of mini-light sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs. Readmanufacturer’s instructions for number of LED strands to connect.

• Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do not get damaged.

• Keep decorations away from windows and doors.

HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING

• Test your smoke alarms and tell guests about your ome fire escape plan.

• Keep children and pets away from lit candles.

• Keep matches and lighters up high in a locked cabinet.

• Stay in the kitchen when cooking on a stovetop.

• Ask smokers to smoke outside. Remind smokers to keep their smoking materials with them so youngchildren do not touch them.

• Provide large, deep ashtrays for smokers. Wet cigarette butts with water before discarding

Information gathered from the December 2011 Safety Beacon

Holiday decoration fires are mostlikely to happen in the

living room, family room, or den.

Half of holiday decoration fireshappen because decorations are

placed too close to a heat source.

Almost half of all home decoration fires are started by candles.

Before Heading Out or To BedBefore Heading Out or To BedBefore Heading Out or To BedBefore Heading Out or To BedBlow out lit candles when you leave the room or go to bed.Turn off all light strings and decorations before leaving home or going to bed.

In addition to completing Intro to Safety, all members must maintain a current monthly safety status

WINTERHOLIDAYSAFETY

Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together.But that also means a greater risk for fire.

Follow these few simple tips to ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday


16/19

LEADERSHIP The ability to guide and direct the actions of others so as to gain their willing cooperation in doing a job,

sometimes a job that they neither want to do nor know how to do.


What are Some of the Benefits for Cadets of Earning Promotions in CAP?

Like any worthwhile program, people get out of it what they put into it.It is the same in CAP.

Civil Air Patrol Cadets get out of CAP what they put into it.

Following are some of the benefits which can be received as a reward for hard work and promotingthrough the Civil Air Patrol program:

Leadership Roles:As Cadets advance, they earn more responsibility and qualify for prestigious leadership roles,such as the Cadet Commander.

Activities:Cadets who promote frequently get to participate in special activities outside the Unit such asIACE (International Air Cadet Exchange), COS (Cadet Officer School), and CLA (CivicLeadership Academy). As special opportunities arise, high-achieving Cadets are rewarded

first.

Scholarships:CAP Cadet Officers are eligible for college and flight scholarships.

USAF Academy Prep School:CAP has a special program with the Air Force Academy that allows top performing CadetOfficers to enter the Academy’s prep school. CAP is a great opportunity if you want to go tothe Academy. The Academy and ROTC look favorably on applicants who have done well inCAP.

Air Force E-3:If a Cadet wants to enlist in the Air Force and has earned the Mitchell Award, the Air Forcewill enlist that Cadet as an AIC (Airman First Class) instead of an Airman Basic. Theadvanced grade comes together with all of the benefits, rights and privileges that a moreadvanced Airman normally receives..

Awards:With promotions come more stripes and ribbons.

Intrinsic Benefits:If a Cadet does well in CAP, strong leadership skills will be developed. That in itself willhelp the Cadet succeed in whatever he or she chooses to do in life.

Information gathered from Cadet Great Start.


17/19

Tales From A Life TravelerWith Major Ilana Mor, Character Development Officer

& C/Captain Monica Hicks, Cadet Character Development Officer

Leadership vs Friendship

The Squadron Comes First

There are times when a leader must distinguish betweenwhat is best personally versus what is best for the entireSquadron. How can you display leadership andintegrity when it goes against what your friends wantyou to do?

As a leader, there will be times when it will benecessary to select someone to fill a position. How doyou choose the right person? What if a close personalfriend is one of the possibilities? Do you choose yourclose friend or do you choose someone who can fill the

position better than your close friend?

Have you ever been faced with some of the followingdilemmas:1. Being asked by a close friend to choose him or her

for a Staff position.2. Being asked by a close friend to pass him or her on

a physical fitness test if the friend is very close to passing.

3. Being asked by a close friend not to tell theSquadron Commander about something that is notin order.

What should you do? How do you make the bestdecision without putting a strain on a personal

relationship? On the other hand, if you choose your personal friend, does that appear that you have“favorites?”

The Case Study deals with the dilemma of Leadershipversus Friendship, and what is in the best interest of theSquadron. What should a leader do when a close

personal friend is involved in the decision?

CASE STUDY:Since kindergarten, Jessica and Tamara have been

best friends. They have attended the same schools,shared hobbies, and always had the same likes anddislikes. At twelve years of age, Jessica and Tamara

joined the same CAP Squadron, and they attendedmeetings and outside activities together. All the waythrough their Mitchell Awards, the two friendsearned their promotions together.

After they became C/2Lts, there was a parting of theway. Jessica became involved with honors classes at

school, and participated in sports and band. Herattendance at CAP dropped considerably. She onlyattended about one out of every four meetings, andno longer participates in outside activities.

On the other hand, Tamara remained very active withthe Squadron. She continued to promote and wasnow three grades ahead of Jessica. Recently, Tamarawas appointed as the Cadet Commander of theSquadron, which means that she will have theopportunity to create the Cadet Staff.

Who should Tamara select? Although Jessica is her best friend and is well liked by the other Cadets,

there are three other Cadet Officers who are of ahigher grade than Jessica and who have remaineddedicated to the program. Tamara is torn betweenchoosing a friend and making the right decision forthe Squadron. What should she do?

After the reading of the Case Study, there was anintense discussion by GA129 Cadets and SeniorOfficers regarding the reality of the Case Study. Itwas decided that it is not unusual to come into CAPwith a friend, and that often friendly competitionarises during the promotion process. However, alleventually agreed that the bottom line is that it isessential to make decisions with integrity, and that

the ultimate decision concerning what to do should be determined by what is best for the Squadron.

In the end, the best choice is always the one that putsthe needs of the Squadron ahead of personal desires.

Every leader faces times when tough decisions must be made.

That is the time when leaders distinguish themselves by showing who they really are.

Leading others can be very challenging. A leader must have great courage to make difficult decisions.

C/Capt Hicks

Friendships can confuse our choices

in CAP, especially when those close

friends are above or below us in the

Chain of Command.

The best choice is always the one that

puts the needs of the Squadron ahead

of personal desires.



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In Cadet Stuff.org Leadership 2000 Volume 1 Review Quizzes

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In order to set-up an e-Services account:Go to http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/html/index.htm .Select the >Memberse-Services


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TO SUBMIT AN ARTICLE FOR THE FLYING EAGLES NEWSLETTER:1. GIVE A COPY OF THE ARTICLE TO MAJOR MOR.

or

2. E-MAIL ARTICLE TO [email protected]. (If you e-mail the article, please confirm that the article was received.)

CAP Senior Officer-Major

Bartow-Etowah Composite Sqdn

Deputy Commander for Cadets

Character Development Officer

Public Affairs Officer

Testing Control Officer

Emergency Services

Public Information Officer

Mission Staff Assistant

The CAP Motto (Semper Vigilans-Always Vigilant) reflects the ever-ready status of Civil Air Patrol.

It means every member, Cadet and Senior, must be prepared to respond effectively to any situation.

Interfaith Ordained Minister

Teacher, Spiritual Artist, Author

Life Coach

Lessen Stress... Rediscover Choice… Experience Empowerment

EDITOREDITOREDITOR---IN IN IN ---CHIEFCHIEFCHIEF Dr. Ilana Mor

Original Artwork, Photography, and Writings by Dr. Ilana Morremain the property of the artist.

"Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofitorganization with more than 64,000 members nationwide. CAP, in its Air

Force auxiliary role, performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland searchand rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Centerand was credited by the AFRCC with saving 113 lives this past year. Itsvolunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and counter-drugmissions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. The members

play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to morethan 26,500 young people currently participating in CAP cadet programs.CAP has been performing missions for America for 70 years."

C# [email protected]


Documents

Bartow Etowah Squadron - Jan 2012