Carroll Composite Squadron Newsletter

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Carroll Composite Squadron Newsletter
Westminster, MD
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AT EASE When I was new into CAP, the thing that
proved to be the most difficult was that I was
very intimidated by the entire experience. If
this is your first experience in a
military-structured organization, it can be a
little scary. For example, when youre watching
closing formation and twenty-five people,
somewhat unexpectedly, call out in unison,
OUTSTANDING SIR! in answer to the question,
How are you doing tonight? that can be very
startling. One of the first things you are
taught in Cadet Basic Training is standing drill.
With that comes the command, At ease. It seems
a little funny that you are being told to be at
ease when people all around you are being called
Sir, and at this point the last sensation you
could possibly feel is relaxed. Then come the
acronyms CBT, CAP, ELT, ES, SAR. Even if you can
understand what is being said and stand at ease
correctly, you still have to survive physical
training. My first experience with PT was also
the first time I had ever done sit-ups with a
large audience. Not only was it the first time I
had an audience for sit-ups, but it was also a
very vocal audience. Just remember to take
everything with a sense of humor. Even though the
entire experience is a little confusing and
overwhelming, look at it like a new adventure.
Also keep hope that you will learn all of it. Im
a new to CAP myself, having only been out of CBT
for about two months, and Ive learned all of
this pretty fast, so remember that you can too.
The best advice I can really give you is if it
doesnt hurt, chances are, youre not doing it
right! Cadet Joey Mack
Getting to know C/1 sgt. Mike Schuster How
long have you been in CAP? I joined in
September 2005, So 2 years 6 months. What are
some duties you have previously had while in
CAP? Basic training commander, flight sergeant,
aerospace education officer, and an element
leader. What was your favorite position? I
like my duties as first sergeant. If you could
go back and talk to yourself as an airman basic,
what would you say? Never misplace your CAP
binder. What do you have in mind for your
future? I have always had the dream of flying
since I was 10 years old. What drew your
attention to CAP? The ability to learn to fly. I
was at the Essex state fair and saw a booth set
up by Carroll Squadron. What keeps you
here? Its a lot of fun. I like the activities,
and I get the chance to volunteer my skills. If
you were cadet commander, what would you change
about the squadron? Id place professionalism
and regulations as a priority for establishing
better Conduct from the cadets. I would
definitely increase the amount of squadron
participation within group and wing
activities. Definitely add a drill team and a
color guard. Interview by Cadet Nick
Granruth.
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Special thanks. I would like to thank all of
the cadets who Volunteered to write articles for
this newsletter. Without them, All this would be
impossible. Thank you for all your hard work, and
keep it up! Also, If any cadets have any
suggestions for future articles or ideas, please
let me know or the cadets who are in charge if
that specific field of writing. Cadet Becca Gnau

• CUTOUT TO INSIGNIA SWITCHEROO
• Bye bye CAP cutouts...you are a part of the
  blues uniform no more. As of March 1st, CAP
  cutouts expired, being shelved and placed into
  history forever. The latest fashion is now grade
  insignia on either side of the blues collar.
•      When asked how he felt about the uniform
  change, C/SMSgt. Schuster replied, "I don't like
  the change. The cutouts made us more similar to
  the Air Force." 1st Lieutenant Brooks, however,
  thinks differently. "Hopefully now this will make
  things easier for cadets to get both grade
  insignia on promotion night." He joked, "And
  easier to tell grade from the left."
•      So from now on cadets, wear both grade
  insignia on your blues collar, and bring back
  your CAP cutouts to Senior Member Fasset. This is
  also a reminder that uniforms including the CAP
  cutout will no longer pass inspection.
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• Article written by C/MSgt. Leah Fournier

• Carroll Composite Sq. press
• Cadet Mike Schuster- Events/activities
• Cadet Henry Endres- Photographer
• Cadet Joseph Mack- Tips for new cadets
• Cadet Leah Fournier- Uniforms
• Cadet Zuleyma Ruiz- Uniforms
• Cadet Nicholas Granruth- Interviews of
• Squadron members