Civil Air Patrol Performing Missions For America
Leadership Lab I: Become An Airman
SER-GA-045 Sandy Springs U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY Cadet Squadron – 2016 Rev. Basic Training Cycle
Indoctrination Module Pass these tests:
Pass the online open book LL1 test! Pass the LL1 LL 1 Module drill test! Promote To Memorize and Cadet recite the Cadet Airman! Graduation Oath! and Award Pass the Cadet of the Snoopy AE1 Module Physical Fitness Test! Patch! Move to A Flt! Pass Online Open Book ES1 - Activities Module GES Test! Pass ES module quizzes
Performing Missions For America 2 Learning Objectives
CAP Memory Items Be a Wingman The Warrior Spirit Discipline and Attitude TAKE NOTES – Core Values yellow highlighted Cadet Oath items are test items Need for Leadership Training Customs and Courtesies Drill and Ceremonies The Uniform
Performing Missions For America 3 Be A Wingman
Fighter Wingman Concept Mutual support is a key part of aerial combat and has been since the beginning of combat aviation. “The wingman is absolutely indispensable. I When two pilots look after the wingman. The wingman looks enter a fight with a after me. It’s another set of eyes protecting you. common goal, That’s the defensive part. Offensively, it gives you a lot more firepower. We work together. We sharing the same fight together. The wingman knows what his approach, the responsibilities are, and knows what mine are. enemy must work Wars are not won by individuals. They’re won by exponentially harder teams.” — Lt. Col. Francis S. “Gabby” Gabreski, USAF to defeat them. (Fighter Ace, 34.5 kills, WW2 and Korea)
Performing Missions For America 4 Protect Your Wingman!
Watch out for each other: Physically Eating well, drinking water, sleeping well, showering daily, getting injuries treated. Mentally Staying optimistic, overcoming momentary setbacks, coping with homesickness, staying focused. Socially Making friends, being included in the group, giving and accepting compliments, not picking on others, not being picked on.
Performing Missions For America 5 Protect Your Wingman!
Ask for Support, Offer Support: Go to an officer ASAP if you see someone: Giving a lot of special attention to certain cadets Asking to see a cadet outside of CAP activities Being sneaky or asking a cadet to keep secrets Trying to be alone with a cadet for no good reason Talking about stuff that is way too personal and creepy Sending a lot of private texts or messages to a cadet “Cooperate… Pressuring a cadet to lie to … to graduate!” someone Making a cadet disobey normal CAP rules and regulations
Performing Missions For America 6 The Warrior Spirit
SSGT Mark Johnson, USAF, Warrior Ethos: Invictus Games Champ The tenacity to push through, self- discipline, self- control, hardiness of spirit despite physical and mental hardships, moral, and physical courage.
Elements: Hardiness of Spirit Moral & Physical Courage USAF Airman Challenge, Lajes Field Resiliency COL Robin Olds, USAF Ace
Performing Missions For America 7 On Self Discipline Evaluation Item
Recognize your limitations and strengths.
Commit yourself to living up to your word. Your word is your most precious asset. Only you can ruin its value. Don’t promise what you cannot deliver (over commitment). If you can’t make an activity or do a task, say so. Don’t say yes and not do it because you have higher competing priorities at home or school.
Set achievable standards. Standards of: behavior, uniform/grooming, attendance, studying, etc. FORCE yourself to live up to them. Use all possible tools – calendars, notebooks, call downs, etc. Ask for feedback and advice.
Self-discipline is a process. You must work on it continuously!
Performing Missions For America 8 On Unit Discipline
For a unit to operate effectively, discipline is required. The discipline of a unit is dependent on: The quality of its leaders The self-discipline of its members Understanding & acceptance of its goals A unit is only as disciplined as the least disciplined member So, the unit must self-discipline itself and go through the same process as an individual. A well-disciplined unit has well defined goals. Leaders set and update goals to meet the needs of the unit. Goals must be: 1. Specific and clear to all members 2. Measurable 3. Attainable 4. Have a realistic and definite time limit
Performing Missions For America 9 4 CAP Core Values Evaluation Items
Integrity First We are in the USAF uniform. People are watching us, not to see us fail, but to see us live up to their expectations of us. Volunteer Service Duty to the nation/unit/family/beliefs, respect for others, self discipline and self control in order to serve a higher good. Excellence in All We Do
Respect See Ch.1 “Learn to Lead”, p. 10.
“The power of excellence is overwhelming. It is always in demand and nobody cares about its color” - General Daniel S. “Chappie” James, North American Aerospace Defense Command, 1975- 1977.
Performing Missions For America 10 Honor Code
Honesty Defined as fairness & straightforwardness of conduct, a refusal to lie, steal or deceive in any way.
US Air Force Academy honor code “We will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does." – enforced via cadet to cadet peer encouragement, support.
Leaders with integrity Will always be honest with subordinates by admitting mistakes and failures.
Leaders with honor Will never overlook dishonesty in subordinates, nor fail to correct it.
Performing Missions For America 11 The Cadet Oath Evaluation Items “I pledge that I will serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program, A pledge is a promise on your personal honor and that I will attend meetings regularly, participate actively in unit activities, You will take part in BOTH meetings and weekend activities obey my officers, You will follow legal orders willingly even if you disagree wear my uniform properly, You promise to honor those who are or have served and died wearing it and advance my education and training rapidly You promise to work hard to promote, not to sit and stagnate to prepare myself to be of service to my community, state, and nation.” You promise to put your time, talents, and efforts into service to be MORE than self – to grow into a more mature person who serves others
Performing Missions For America 12 Need for Leadership Training
First, Learn to Lead Yourself.
Develop your natural You will learn talent, through Phase IV indirect leadership training and hands Strategic and Command as Leading a Cadet Officer. on experience. Phase III Indirect Leadership In A Flight, you’ll Take charge of your Phase II study how to lead a life, one step at a Small Team team directly time. Leadership (NCO, or Sergeant Phase I Training). Personal Then, Lead Leadership You are HERE, Learning to Others. follow as an Airman at the America Needs beginning. You!
Performing Missions For America 13 The Chain of Command
Evaluation Item “For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, 'Go,' and he goes; and that one, Board of Governors 'Come,' and he comes.” – Roman Centurion, Book of Luke National Commander
Unity of command principle South East Region Time-tested over thousands of years. Commander Normally, you only report to one person. Georgia Wing He is responsible to you (down the chain) as Seniors Commander well as his command (up the chain). Span of Control: no more than 7 (ideally 5) Group 1 report to him. (north Georgia) Commander Solve problems at the lowest level possible. Everyone has a clear picture of where they are SSCS Commander in the organization and how it works. “Break” the chain to go higher only in case of SSCS Cadet Commander safety, operational, or ethical issues.
SSCS Flight Commander Cadets See Ch.1 “Learn to Lead”, p. 26. You
Performing Missions For America 14 Drill and Ceremonies
The point: use drill as a lab to learn self-control and followership and, later, how to give commands. Your Lead Lab 1 Drill Test: Evaluation Items From Drill & Ceremonies, chapter 3 Flight, ATTENTION Parade REST; AT EASE & REST Left (Right), FACE About, FACE Your ONLY Approved Drill Manual: Hand, SALUTE Present, ARMS & Order, ARMS AFMAN 36-2203 D&C 20NOV13
Eyes, RIGHT & Ready, FRONT (at the halt) Can be found on (click link): GA045 From Drill & Ceremonies, chapter 4 Web Site, Cadet Training page. FALL IN FALL OUT Dress Right, DRESS & Ready, FRONT Report to an officer.
Performing Missions For America 15 Reporting
Practice Reporting to an Officer. Evaluation Item Knock twice, and wait for permission to enter. Halt 2 paces from them or their desk. Salute and say, “Sir, Cadet (Last Name) reporting as ordered.” Wait for the officer to return your salute. Remain at attention, unless instructed otherwise. When the meeting is over, the officer will say, “Dismissed.” Come to attention (if not already), and take one step backward. Salute and wait for the officer to return the salute. Perform an about face, and exit the area.
SSCS STANDARD:
See Learn to Lead Ch.1 P. 19
Performing Missions For America 16 Customs and Courtesies: Conversation Come to attention when speaking with an officer. Evaluation Item Call the room to attention if an officer enters Unless a class is in session or Unless a higher ranking officer is already there.
Know how to report and speak to an officer: Address him/her properly: SIR or MA’AM. Permission to speak/enter, Sir? Yes/No/No Excuse, Sir. Cadet __, reporting as ordered, Sir.
Performing Missions For America 17 History of the CAP Uniform
A uniform promotes unit identity. Uniform – “one form” – shared identity by all members. Based initially on the Army uniform during WW2, adapted continuously from the changing USAF uniform since then.
Your uniform is to be worn ONLY on official CAP activities. Evaluation Item It is not a costume. It is the U.S. Air Force uniform, with differences. Do not wear it lightly. Do not wear it for “play acting”, in political activity or any place which would reflect poorly on the USAF. You WILL wear the entire uniform or not at all; don’t wear “parts” of it.
You will wear the uniform of the United States Air Force – show them honor by wearing it correctly! CAP wears minor variations (i.e. differences in insignia). CAP Regulation 39-1 sets requirements for uniforms and is accessed from your eServices home page on the “CAP Pubs and Forms” link.
Performing Missions For America 18 Battle Dress Uniform (BDU)
“Woodland” camouflage pattern only. Black t-shirt w/no design showing. Measure out patch placement. All buttons buttoned, all loose strings (“cables”) removed. Press your uniform well (tip: take to cleaners, request extra heavy starch, then touch up press w/iron). On patrol cap, mo “Ranger crush” authorized. Cats eyes (qualified GTM3s only) will be as shown :
Performing Missions For America 19 Battle Dress Uniform (BDU)
Georgia 1” from and perp. to edge Wing patch sewn on. Black T shirt only
Roll sleeves in summer (4 finger width roll)
Flush with edge of pocket
Flush with edge SSCS “Snoopy” patch worn only when of pocket earned. Sew it centered on right pocket.
Performing Missions For America 20 Footwear
Field boot care: See Field Skills I module. “A heel shine is a real shine –just a toe shine is no shine”! – Shine the Garrison boot care: whole boot, not just the toes. Remove and inspect laces. Clean boots thoroughly Use a stiff brush or, if very dirty, use saddle soap & hot water. Let boots dry 24hrs before polishing. Polish with Kiwi black polish (do not use parade gloss or instant shine products) and a very soft cotton rag with a small amount of water. Wet rag with water, add a small amount of polish, and apply to boot using small circles. Allow to dry, buffing back and forth to a shine. Repeat polish/buffing until mirror shine. Re-lace the boots – with no “bridges” at the toe. SSCS Standard
Performing Missions For America 21 Blues Uniform
USAF sends cadets a $100 voucher towards blues uniforms through Vanguard, upon promotion to C/AMN. Try to use SSCS issue items to maximize the voucher towards insignia, cap, shoes, etc.
Summer blues may be worn with or without a tie. In SSCS, we traditionally do not wear the tie with summer blues
Officers wear their rank on epaulettes, Enlisted cadets on their collars.
Shirt fronts and rears shall be smoothed to the sides (“military tuck”). Tie tip shall be within 1” of top of belt. Top edge of buckle, shirt seam and trouser fly shall be in line - “gig line”. Enlisted Officer Class B’s Class Bs (no coat) Performing Missions For America 22 Blues (cont’d)
Center hat device 1.5” from edge.
BLUES: Dry clean only, e.g. coat, shirt/blouse, trousers, cover, and tie. Dress shirts may be machine washed but professional pressing is desired.
BDUs: Machine wash/starch. Can be professionally pressed, but ensure proper placement of creases.
ALL: Clean & pressed at all times with sharp creases on sleeves & trousers. Class As Store on hangers when not in use.
Performing Missions For America 23 Grooming Standards Evaluation Items Haircut: Males Tapered, must not touch ears or collar. No sideburns or moustaches. SSCS Standard Close shave required. Conservative in style – no braids or dyes. Haircut: Females Neatly arranged, conservative in style, must allow covers to be worn squarely and with stability. No dyes, barrettes, ribbons or ornaments (black or subdued pins/combs ok to retain hair). Hair in back may touch, but not fall below the collar.
Performing Missions For America 24 Cadet Enlisted Grades Evaluation Items
Memorize these insignia (see Ch.1 Learn to Lead).
Performing Missions For America 25 Cadets - Officer Grades Evaluation Items
Memorize these insignia (see Ch.1 Learn to Lead).
Cadet Second Lieutenant Cadet Company Grade Cadet First Lieutenant Officers
Cadet Captain
Cadet Major Cadet Field Grade Cadet Lt Colonel Officers
Cadet Colonel
Performing Missions For America 26 Senior Members - Officer Grades Evaluation Items
Memorize these insignia (see Ch.1 Learn to Lead).
Performing Missions For America 27 Uniforms - Sources
SSCS supply issue. Unit property/must turn in if you quit.
Vanguard. $100 voucher on finishing your 1st promotion: http://www.vanguardmil.com/
Military Surplus Stores (ask if they have a CAP discount): Examples: Army/Navy Discount Center, 770 - 426 - 7702 1214 Hayes Industrial Dr. Marietta, GA 30062 Hodges Army/Navy, 770 - 427-9331 507 Cobb Parkway South Marietta, GA 30060
Don’t buy knock offs – genuine uniforms only (i.e. don’t buy “kiddie camo” and cheap gear).
Performing Missions For America 28 QUESTIONS?
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