Col Francis S. Gabreski Squadron

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• Col Francis S. Gabreski Squadron
• Cadet Member
• Parent Briefing

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Welcome

• Thanks for your interest in the Civil Air
  Patrol and welcome to the Col Francis S. Gabreski
  Squadron.
• On Long Island there are a total of 6
  squadrons that have both cadets and adults as
  members and 1 that has only adults.
• All 7 squadrons are members of the Long
  Island Group, which is a member of the New York
  Wing, and Northeast Region of the CAP.

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CAP Policies

• Civil Air Patrol has a strong Policy of
  Nondiscrimination
• It is Civil Air Patrol policy that no member
  shall be excluded
• from participation in, denied the benefits of, or
  subjected to
• discrimination in any CAP program or activity on
  the basis
• of race, sex, age, color, religion, national
  origin, or disability
• (formerly handicap). 
• It is Civil Air Patrol policy that no applicant
  meeting CAPs
• minimum age requirement will be denied membership
  in
• CAP on the basis of race, sex, age, color,
  religion, national
• origin, or disability (formerly handicap).

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Squadron Activities

• Flight Training
• Leadership Training
• Survival Training
• Search Rescue
• Disaster Relief
• Radio Communication
• Direction Finding
• First Aid CPR Training
• Model Rocketry
• Physical Fitness

• Public Speaking
• Astronomy
• Cadet Flying-Cessna 172's 182's
• Encampments 
• Bivouacs
• Field Trips
• Drill Team
• Color Guard
• Parades

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Drug Demand Reduction

• The Civil Air Patrol Drug Demand Reduction
  program helps to instill an aggressive, positive,
  drug-free attitude in Civil Air Patrol members
  through a comprehensive program that
• Promotes CAP as a positive community service
  lifestyle.
• Encourages youth to remain in school.
• Focuses on drug abuse education, prevention and
  awareness.
• Provides positive activities as an alternative to
  drugs and gang violence.

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Col Francis S. Gabreski Squadron Accomplishments

• 2 Unit Citations
• Long Island Group Squadron of the Year 2002,
  2003, 2005, 2007, 2008
• New York Wing Color Guard Champion 2004 2005
• Long Island Group Color Guard Champion 2004,
  2005, 2006, 2007, 2009

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Col Francis S. Gabreski Squadron Organization

• Civil Air Patrol Squadrons generally have
• 3 types of members
• Officers also know as Senior or Adult Members
  (If over 18-must join as Officer)
• Cadets ages 12-21 (must be a member by 18th
  birthday)
• Parent Members Must have an active cadet in the
  program
• All members must be citizens of the USA or
  registered aliens lawfully admitted for permanent
  residency

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Col Francis S. Gabreski Squadron Staff Members

• Maj. Louis Fenech Commander
• Maj. Cheryl Dorfman Deputy Commander of Seniors
  
• Maj. Robert Poggioli Testing Officer/Historian
• Capt. James Ridley Deputy Commander of Cadets
• Capt. Diane Collazo Recruiting Officer
• Capt. Paul Ryan Character Development Officer
• Capt. Nate Hillard Emergency Services Officer
• 1Lt. Amy Darwell Safety Officer
• 2Lt. Dennis Woytowitz Aerospace Officer/Supply
  Off.
• 2Lt. Debbie Woytowitz Asst. Aerospace
  Officer/Testing
• 2Lt. William Schecher Asst. Character Dev.
  Officer
• TFO Joshua Medina Drug Demand Reduction Officer
• FO Ike Nelson Asst. Emergency Services Off.
• FO Kerry Netusil Asst IT Officer
• FO Vincent Kudelcyz Asst. DDR Officer
• FO Stephen Scammaca IT Officer

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Col Francis S. Gabreski Squadron Cadet Staff
Members
C/1Lt Heather West Cadet Commander
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Cadet Oath

• "I pledge to serve faithfully in the Civil Air
  Patrol Cadet Program and that I will attend
  meetings regularly, participate actively in unit
  activities, obey my officers, wear my uniform
  properly and advance my education and training
  rapidly to prepare myself to be of service to my
  community, state and nation."

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Responsibilities of Cadets

• To attend meetings regularly
• To participate actively in unit activities
• To obey just commands of officers
• To wear the uniform properly
• To advance education and training
• To prepare to be of service to the community,
  state and nation
• To inform Parents/Guardians of events that are
  scheduled.

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Responsibilities of Parents

• Driving their cadets to meetings/events
• Being prompt to pick-up and drop-off
• Financial
• Assisting Cadets as THEY prepare THEIR own
  uniforms
• Supporting the squadron when asked helping with
  events, fundraising, etc.

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Meetings

• The Squadron meets every WEDNESDAY from 700 PM
  to 930 PM at the 
• Patchogue Armory 100 Barton Avenue Patchogue,
  NY  11772
• A new Cadet must attend 3 meetings before making
  an application for membership

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Uniforms

• Why do cadets wear uniforms? CAP uses uniforms
  to promote teamwork and develop self-discipline.
  The uniform motivates cadets to set high
  standards for themselves and to live their core
  values of integrity, volunteer service,
  excellence, and respect. Additionally, cadets
  practice military customs and courtesies as part
  of their leadership training. Uniforms are the
  direct responsibility of the Member.
• UNIFORM SCHEDULE
• Week 1 Blues
• Week 2 BDUS
• Week 3 PT Uniform
• Week 4 Blues
• Week 5 Commanders Choice
• Members who do not have a complete uniform
  should wear Black pants and a White shirt with
  dress shoes.
• No promotions will be made for members out of
  uniform.

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Costs to Join

• Cadets35.00 Squadron Dues
• (Includes Squadron hat, Squadron T-Shirt,
  Squadron Coin)
• 32.00 National Dues
• (Includes Cadets Books and ID Card)
• Officers
• 35.00 Squadron Dues
• 63.00 National Dues

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Other Expenses

• Uniforms
• Short-sleeve (Air Force style) blue uniform
• Pants, Shirt, Tie, Hat, Dress Shoes, Accessories
• BDU (camouflage) uniform
• Woodland Camoflage Pants/Shirt
• Combat Boots
• Squadron Hat (free) Squadron T-Shirt (Free)
• PT uniform
• Dark Shorts, Sneakers, Squadron T-Shirt (Free)

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Other Expenses

• Emergency Services/Bivouac gear
• Tent/Sleeping bag
• 1st Aid Kit
• 24 72 hour packs
• (These items can be acquired over time)
• LI Group Dues 15 per year
• National Renewal Dues 32 per year

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CAP CORE VALUES
Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence,
Respect

• The core values outlined above serve as the
  foundation for how CAP members treat one another
  how they treat the recipients of CAPs
  humanitarian service and how they care for the
  corporate assets under their control. These basic
  commandments form CAPs ethical centerline a
  moral compass for the organization.

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Core Value Integrity

• This is the very fiber of all core values
  without it all other core values cannot prevail.
  It is the cornerstone for all that is moral and
  just in our society. It is more than simple
  honesty. It embraces other attributes such as
  courage, responsibility, accountability, justice,
  openness, self-respect, and humility. Lastly,
  this core value means CAP members must practice
  the highest standards of self-discipline.

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Core Value Volunteer Service

• CAP adopted this core value because it
  reflects the very essence of the
  organizationservice to humanity. All CAP
  volunteers willingly give of their time, energy,
  and personal resources. Moreover, many have made
  the ultimate sacrifice by losing their lives
  while serving the organization. As a minimum,
  this core value implies a commitment on the part
  of all CAP members to place the organizations
  purposes first and foremost. This process starts
  with the members agreement to obey the rules and
  regulations of CAP and the Air Force. In this
  regard, self-discipline is an absolute must.

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Core Value Excellence

• This core value reflects CAPs continuous
  effort to be the very best and to consistently
  improve its humanitarian service to America. From
  personal appearance to resource management,
  excellence must be the goal of all CAP members.

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Core Value Respect

• CAP members come from all walks of life.
  Therefore, it is extremely important that members
  treat each other with fairness and dignity, and
  work together as a team. To do otherwise would
  seriously impair CAPs capability to accomplish
  the mission.

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Mandatory Squadron Activities

• All Parades
• Memorial Day Weekend at Calverton
• Breast Cancer Walk at Jones Beach
• Any activity requiring maximum participation
• Any Meetings with Dignitaries in attendance
• Changes of Command
• Any Event required by LI Group or NY Wing

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Intra-Unit Communication

• Website www.capli.com
• Email Cadets Parents Lists
• Handouts Printed Orders
• Direct Order Oral Orders (announcements)
• Phone Chain Under Development
• Maj Fenech 631-398-8511
• Maj Dorfman 516-456-4046
• Capt Ridley 631-730-0552
• Capt Collazo 631-252-4338

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Q  Are cadets obligated to join the military?
• A  No, but some do. Cadets who earn the Billy
  Mitchell Award may enter the Air Force at an
  advanced grade (E-3) if they choose to enlist.
  The service academies and ROTC also look
  favorably on CAP experience. Approximately 10
  of the USAF Academy cadet corps got their start
  in CAP.
• Q  What level of commitment is expected from
  cadets?
• A   CAP expects cadets to participate actively,
  but of course CAP recognizes that cadets have
  school, family, and other obligations that take
  priority. We meet weekly for about 2 1/2 hours
  and offer special activities on the weekends and
  during the summer. If a cadet is unable to attend
  a CAP activity, they should let their element
  leader know in advance. Like any extra-curricular
  activity, cadets will get out of CAP only what
  they put into it.
• Q  Who leads and supervises the cadets?
• A  CAP takes its responsibility to safeguard
  youth very seriously. The adult volunteers who
  interact with cadets (known as CAP Officers) have
  been fingerprinted and screened by the FBI. Also,
  as part of their leadership training, advanced
  cadets lead and mentor new cadets under the
  guidance of senior members. For more information,
  see our cadet protection policy. 
• Q  Do cadets need to maintain a certain grade
  point average to participate in CAP?
• A  Of course, school comes first. CAP expects
  cadets to maintain "satisfactory performance" at
  school, as defined by the cadet's parents.
  Because CAP emphasizes self-discipline, it's not
  uncommon for cadets to see their grades increase
  as a result of their participation in the Cadet
  Program.

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Questions?