Group One Cadet Programs

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Group One Cadet Programs

• 7 November 2009

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Overview

• Cadet Protection Program Training
• e-services
• Encampment
• Special Activities
• Emergency Services

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Cadet Protection Program Training
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CPPT

• CAP is committed to doing everything
  reasonably possible to combat the potential for
  child abuse within our organization and to
  discourage our cadets from illegal use of alcohol
  and other drugs. CAP members are expected to
  avoid even the appearance of impropriety
  involving cadets and report suspected abuse
  immediately.

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CPPT

• Senior members, cadets, and persons who supervise
  cadet activities or serve in leadership positions
  must possess high moral and ethical standards, be
  emotionally stable, and demonstrate leadership
  qualities necessary to serve as positive role
  models.

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CPPT

• All cadets, within 6 months following their
  eighteenth birthday, must undergo the same Cadet
  Protection Program Training (CPPT) that senior
  members must complete. If a cadet promotion is
  due during that 6-month period, then this CPPT
  must be completed prior to the promotion.

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CPPT

• Provide parents with a calendar of activities and
  notify the parents when a scheduled activity is
  cancelled, relocated, or changed.
• Give the parents an opportunity to personally
  meet the senior members by periodically
  designating meetings as parents night.

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e-services
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e-services

• The Cadet Promotions Application is an online
  system that helps local leaders manage cadet
  progression, via CAP eServices  .
• FEATURES. Some of the features of this program
  include Makes the CAPF 66 Cadet Master Record
  and the CAPF 52 Phase Certification obsolete for
  participating units.

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e-services

• Allows local leaders to track cadets test
  scores, character forums, CPFT completion,
  promotion dates, and more electronically. If a
  cadet transfers squadrons, their records go with
  them automatically no more coordination issues
  for the two commanders. Automatic error
  trapping ensures cadets meet all requirements
  before being promoted.

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e-services

• Milestone awards are validated instantly,
  allowing commanders to pin-on cadets new grade
  insignia without waiting for NHQ action.
  Tracks leadership counseling (CAPF 50s) when a
  cadet is denied promotion. Cadets are
  automatically alerted via email when their
  promotion is approved or denied.

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e-services

• Gives cadets visibility into their own record
  at any time, thereby helping ensure the record is
  accurate. Helps local leaders stay on top of
  cadet progression by generating reports listing
  who is promoting quickly and who is lagging
  behind. Gives high-level leaders (wing,
  national) visibility into how cadets are
  progressing in their echelon or in a particular
  squadron.

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Encampment
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Encampment

• CAPR 52-16, page 19, section g, item 4 states in
  part
• Encampment. Cadets must complete an encampment to
  earn the Mitchell Award. This requirement will
  not be waived.

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Encampment

• a. Goals of Encampments. Encampments are designed
  to provide CAP members the opportunity to
• (1) Apply knowledge gained in the cadet and
  senior programs to practical situations.
• (2) Develop a greater understanding of CAP and
  Air Force missions and capabilities.
• (3) Develop their leadership potential.
• (4) Enhance their interpersonal skills.
• (5) Develop time-management skills.

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Encampment

• (6) Develop a spirit of teamwork.
• (7) Inspire a sense of discipline.
• (8) Learn how to overcome challenges and succeed.
  
• (9) Enhance their local units Cadet Program.
• (10) Aid in retention and motivation.
• (11) Receive an introduction to the military.

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Encampment

• An encampment can be the most significant and
  worthwhile training experience of a CAP cadets
  membership. Training is what the encampment is
  all about.
• Regardless whether or not a cadet is considering
  entering the armed services after graduation, the
  experience applies.

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Encampment Dates

• PAWG Encampment 19 through 26 June at Fort
  Indiantown Gap
• NER Encampment 20 through 28 July at Otis AFB,
  Cape Cod MA
• WVWG Encampment (date unknown) at Camp Dawson WV

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Encampment

• Take home points
• Encampment is not an option
• Encampment is demanding, physically mentally
  and it is not impossible for a cadet to complete.
• Encampment is an excellent team building activity
  for cadets and seniors.
• Encampment is worth every dollar the parents of
  cadets and the leadership of the organization
  invests in it!

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Cadet Special Activities
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Time is critical
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National Activities

• Now! Go to www.ncsas.com
• Pick an activity, make sure the cadet qualifies
  for the activity.
• Complete the on-line application
• Print the CAPF 31 and mail to PAWG HQ
• Print another copy to hand carry to the
  interviews at PAWG HQ on 16 JAN 2010

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National Activities

• Points to remember
• Slotting preference usually goes like this
• Spaatz Cadets
• Eaker Cadets
• Earhart Cadets
• Mitchell Cadets
• Cadet NCOs
• this is another example on why encampment is so
  important

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Cadets in Emergency Services
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Emergency Services

• We have 146 cadets in Group One
• Of those, only 10 are qualified as a Ground Team
  Member level 3
• Thats only 7 of our cadet membership!

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Emergency Services

• Cadets can train and participate in almost all
  emergency services missions as
• Ground Team Members
• Mission Radio Operators
• Mission Staff Assistants
• Flight Line Marshals

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Emergency Services

• There is not one good reason not to have our
  cadets support one of the top three missions we
  do.
• more will be covered in the emergency services
  presentation.

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Thank you for your attention

• Edgar R. Flick, Lt. Colonel, CAP
• Cadet Program Officer ADY, Group One
• 814-289-7142
• edgar.flick_at_gmail.com