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uality Cadetnit Award—

pdate

of March 31st we have

t 5  of the 9 possible crite-

( we need a minimum of 5

earn the award).

n’t forget, we ALL can work

wards this \

al, and here’s how... 

Have you achieved the

Wright Brother’s Award? 

Have you had at least 1

front seat o-ride?

Have you been to an

encampment?

Have you completed at

least 2 DDRx activities?

Have you renewed your

CAP membership?

Senior Members—Have

you taken the Training

Leaders of Cadets

course?

ou said no to any of these,

k me how you can say yes!

in this issu

Squadron News P.

 Awards & Promotions P.

Calendar P.

Cadets P.

Senior Members P.

Other News P.

S S U E

Ma y0 1 2

05

From the Deputy Commander . . .Capt Jessa Erickson

 As you all know, May was a busy

month and the rest of the sum-

mer is shaping up to be just as

busy if not even busier!

The month of June brings us a

SAREX, a fly in and airshow in

Clarinda, 2 encampments in Ne-

braska and Colorado and the

Youth Aviation Day Camp. While

we understand that not everyone

can attend everything, we do

encourage you all to attend what

you can and have a good time

while you’re at it. 

Just a few things I want to point

out before I let you all delve into

this month’s newsletter: 

All mandatory require-

ments (EO, OPSEC and

Intro to CAP Safety) MUST

be completed ASAP! If you

are delinquent you will be

asked to complete these

items at the beginning of the

meeting.

Senior Members—We have

posted a preliminary “help

wanted” list over on page 5.

If you’re interested in picking

up a first or additional duty

position let me know!

Senior Members—

Professional Development

training opportunities are

everywhere! Typically these

classes are only offered

once a year, but as we’re so

close to 3 other wings, and

with special provisions, we’re

getting additional opportuni-

ties!. Don’t miss out! 

Cadets—For those that will

be at the June 26th meeting,

and even for those who will

be off at encampment that

week, check out the page

6—June Meetings article to

find out what homework you

have due that night! ALL

cadets will be participating in

this, if you have question

me know.

 As always, more events are b

ing added to the calendar. If

have an idea for an activity w

should be doing be sure to le

know! We’re always up for n

ideas.

Last, but CERTAINLY not lea

want to take a minute to than

you all for your continued ent

siasm and dedication to our C

family. It’s always a pleasure

dissect our meetings on our d

home each Tuesday and thin

about how great everyone is a

how much you all do to make

a better organization.

THANK YOU! 

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Ranking Up— Achievementsand Levels

From cadets to senior membe

we are all given the chance to

earn promotions and succeed

aywards &romotions

u’ve worked hard and

ve succeed, now it’s our

n to recognize your

complishments! 

ight Brothers Award &

omotion to C/SSgt

det Bean

hievement #4 &

omotion to C/TSgt

det Hohenberger

hievement #9

det Salvato

vel I Completion

e Powers

mbership Ribbon

e Powers

det Recruiter Ribbon

det Hohenberger

st Uniform for May

det Hohenberger

Due to the large number of senior members in our

squadron, we have been given permission to hold a

Squadron Leadership Course in Red Oak. We’ve

chosen to hold this class on October 20 & 21, 2012

to coincide with the 3rd Saturday meeting .

The location has not yet been set, but we are work-

ing on this as well as securing instructors for the

course.

The Squadron Leadership Course is a great intro-

ductory course into the senior member role within the

squadron. While it is a required component for com-

pletion of Level II, it’s very informative and helpful for

those who wish to play an active role in their sq

ron (whether or not you hold a duty position).

Course fees will be nominal and only enough to

er materials and lunch for Saturday so please

advantage of this great opportunity to complet

course without having to make the trek elsewhe

Please mark this weekend on calendar and pl

attend!

Senior Members—Squadron Leadership Course

Cadet PT Bests—May Update

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Meetings

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

M a y 2 0 1 2

5 June — Cadet Meeting

Emergency Services

Red Oak, IA Airport

1800-2030

12 June — Cadet Meeting

CPFT & Testing

Red Oak, IA Airport

1800-2100

16 June — Meeting

19 June — Cadet Meeting

Aerospace EducationRed Oak, IA Airport

1800-2030

26 June— Cadet Meeting

Leadership & Character Development

Red Oak, IA Airport

1800-2030

9 June—SAREX @ Ankeny

10 June—Clarinda Fly In & Airshow

16 June—Youth Aviation Day Camp

0830-1230 @ the Red Oak Airport

23-24 June—Corporate Leadership Course

(CLC) @ Camp Dodge

23-30 June—CO & NE Encampments

Howard Viner

Special Events Birthdays

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raining Leaders of Cadets (TLC) - We Need You!

Nebraska Wing will be hosting a Trainingders of Cadets (TLC) course the weekend of

y 14 & 15 at Camp Ashland, NE.

s course is designed specifically for seniormbers working with, or planning to work withcadet program, however, the class is notted to just those individuals. Ideally everyior member in a cadet or composite squad-would take this course as it’s meant to helpunderstand the principals and nuances to

ping our cadets achieve and succeed.

rently the regs require at least 2 membersm each squadron complete this course.

le we do meet that requirement, we are ask-

that everyone make an effort to attend! Inition to the benefits your expandedwledge would bring to our squadron, having

at least 3 members complete this course wouldcomplete the TLC requirement to get us closerto earning the Quality Cadet Unit Award.

BASIC INFORMATIONEligibility: Open to seniors who have completed LevelOne (sorry, no cadets allowed)Dates & Times: Saturday, July 14th 0800-1700 andSunday, July 15th 0830-1200.Location: Camp Ashland, NebraskaUniform: Corporate Uniform or BluesFee: None, but bring cash for lunch SaturdayLodging: We are attempting to get lodging throughCamp Ashland, but let me know when you register ifyou require lodging.

HOW TO REGISTERTo register, please email your name, CAPID, and unit

affiliation to Major Kat Petersen at cp@nebraskacivilairpatrol.org by 15 Jun 2012.

Cadet PromotiBoards

One of the requireme

cadet promotions is a bo

review (BOR). Most

have already been throu

is and hopefully will agre

me that is a great cha

identify both strength

weaknesses to better he

prepare for the increas

sponsibilities that will

with a promotion.

It is the cadet’s responsi

request a BOR and w

that a request be made

than one week in adRequests can be made

in person or via email o

other promotion require

have been met.

Cadet Resourc A Quick Reference

Everything Cadet

•

  News & Updates •  Help for New Cadets 

•  Information for Parent

•  Promotions

•  Drill & Ceremonies 

•  Upcoming Encampme

•  CAP Scholarships 

•  Orientation Flights 

•  Leadership Curriculum

•  Training Leaders of C

•  Cadet Special Activitie

Tips & Tricks for Promotions

/TSgt Luke Hohenberger  

elf discipline, time management,

nd determination. These three

ualities are important for helping

ou to promote or even help you

o your daily tasks easily.

takes self discipline to take time

ut of your day to study for your

g test. A good example is when

ome of your friends want you to

o play outside, and you say I

etter stay inside to study for my

g test.

Time management is when you

use your time wisely. Its better to

get your things done rather than

waiting at the last minute. A good

example of time management is

when you plan ahead of what you

are going to do. Lets say you willstudy for one or two hours then

you will award your self by play-

ing outside or by playing video

games for a little bit. This is

called uptime and downtime. Also

when you are taking your test

make sure you keep your eye on

the clock so you don’t run out of

time.

Determination is when you put all

your effort into one thing. It also

can mean you stay on task. Make

sure when your study you have a

good calm and quiet environment

to help you stay on task.

READ THE BOLD PRINTS! The

bold prints are usually in the test!

Try to get your things done be-

fore your time and grade is up so

if you need time to retake a test

or to study for a another test.

Obtaining Achievement #1—a How-to Guide

Cadets, are you a little unsure of

ust how to get that first promo-

on? If so, no worries, here’s a

tep-by-step guide.

Your first objective will be to reg-

ster for e-services and log in forhe first time. To do that, click

ere.  Once you’ve logged in, 

omplete the Operational Securi-

y Awareness (OPSEC) training

as well as the Equal Opportunity

(EO) Training and Intro to CAP

Safety 10-question quiz.

Now that the basics are done you

can move on to tackling your last

three requirements: completeyour cadet physical fitness testing

(CPFT) requirements during a

2nd Tuesday meeting, the Chap-

ter 1 Learn to Lead test found

online in e-services, and the

Chapter 1 Drill & Ceremonies test

during any meeting.

That’s it! 

If you run into any troubles alongthe way or need a helping hand

don’t forget to call on your men-

tor. After all, that’s what they’re

there for!

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Senior Members

What keeps a good squadron

its feet and prepared at all tim

is a well trained and knowledg

ble staff.

enior Memberaining

e following is a list of

rses provided to all senior

mbers to further advance

r education and training

hin CAP. Completion of

me of these classes is

ndatory to promote and

mplete a level.

dates become available for

following courses we will

them on our calendar as

l as below.

uadron Leadership

hool (SLS)equired for the Benjamin O.

vis Jr. Award (Level II).

ilable online, sign up here. 

ficer Basic Course 

equired for the Benjamin O.

vis Jr. Award (Level II)

ilable online, sign up here. 

orporate Learning

ourse (CLC) 

equired for the Grover Loening

ospace Award (Level I II).

ilable online, sign up here. 

it Commander’sourse (UCC)

dvised for those wishing to

ve on the Command Staff.

aining Leaders of

dets (TLC)

component of the Cadet

grams Officer Specialty Track 

The 2012 Professional Development training dates

have been announced!

Training Leaders of Cadets (TLC)

when: July 14 & 14, 2012

where: Camp Ashland, NE

Squadron Leadership School (SLS)

when: October 20 & 21, 2012

where: Red Oak, IA

Corporate Leadership Course (CLC)

when: June 23-24, 2012

where: Des Moines, IA

Unit Commander’s Course (UCC) 

when: September 22-23, 2012

where: Des Moines, IA

If you’d like to attend any of the training course

will need to fill out a CAPF 17 and send it to the

Wing Professional Development Officer (Capt

Wachholz) as well as the course director.

 All courses being conducted by the Iowa Wing

billeting arranged for at Camp Dodge for a V

reasonable rate.

If more than one squadron member would like

and carpool, please see Capt Jason Erickson

the use of the CAP vehicle

For more information on what the courses enta

what to expect, please chat with your squadron

fessional Development Officer (Capt Jessa

son).

Forms & Regulations Updates

CAPR 1-3—Disclosure of Confidential Infor-

mation by Corporate Officials 

Misc Updates

Drug Demand Reduction funds are now availa-

ble for ALL CADET UNITS!

Important information on e-Services and WMIRS 

Changes to the NCSA menu 

Safety Management System update  scheduled

for June 4th

Help Wanted!

The following duty positions are

open and needing to be filled . . .

Cadet Programs Officer

Recruiting & Retention Officer

 Aerospace Education Officer

Public Affairs Officer

Leadership Officer

Logistics Officer

If you’re interested in any of the positions

above, please let Capt Jessa Erickson know.

Important Updates . . .

Professional Development

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Links You NEEto Know About

Squadron Links

Southwest Iowa Compo

Squadron Website 

Squadron Calendar  

Facebook  We pos

tos, notes about up

events (including meetin

cellations), important ne

etc. so be sure to “Like”

you can keep up.

Wordpress  In add

our new social med

ue, we’ve also instituted

online blog via a Wordpr

account.

Wing Links

Iowa Wing Website 

Wordpress  Check

this site for informa

scheduled events, what

other squadrons are doi

and other cool stuff. If y

haven’t already, but sure

sign up to receive new b

posts directly via your em

inbox!

pril 2012 UDF Training @ Camp Dodge

otos courtesy of

Lt Carl Loffredo

ark Your Calendars

few new calendar postings

ve popped up in the last few

ys!

Clarinda Fly In— 

Sunday June 10th

Iowa Wing Conference—

October 12-14 in Des

Moines

Squadron Leadership School

(SLS) - October 20 & 21 in

Red Oak

For a complete list of everything

that’s going on be sure to check

out our squadron calendar  as

well as the wing calendar . 

une Meetings—What you need to know

ood news, we WILL be having a

d Saturday meeting on the

th.

hat morning will be the Youth

viation Day Camp from 8:30-

:30 at the airport with our

eeting to following from 1-8.

he second half of our great kite

periment will conclude on this

y so be sure all of your last

nute adjustments are made so

e can go flying! Since we

missed the May Saturday meet-

ing we will be making up for

missed awards and promotions

so be sure to be there and bring

your families too!

Despite smaller numbers for the

June 26th meeting, we will still

meet! All cadets (even if you’ll be

gone for encampment), please

review DDRx activity #29 and

prepare a list of 10 questions for

Capt Bean. The meeting will be

recorded on video so you will be

able to review the answers prior

to writing up the one-page report

based on the interview.

Please submit your 10 questions

to Capt Jessa Erickson no later

than Tuesday June 19th

Welcome New Members

ease join me in welcoming our

west members:

Senior Member Powers

Cadet Pelzer

Don’t forget that cadet and senior

recruiter ribbons are out there!

Cadets, you need 2 recruits for

the ribbon and each additional 2

recruits will earn you some bling.

Senior members need 7 recruits,

and each additional 7 will earn

you bling.