T E N N E S S E E March 20091 The Volunteer News Group 1 will be hosting the SAR EV AL in June with practice in May . This is an important exercise for the wing so plan to attend if you are able. A Newsletter of the Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol March 2009 Legislative Visits in Washington D.C. Col Barry Melton Having just returned from the Winter 2009 National Board Meeting in Washington, D.C., I want to relay a few of the highlights during the trip. The T ennessee Wing delegation consisted of Cadet Lt Col Marcos More’ , our wings representative in this year’s Civic Leadership Academy, Lt Col Bill Lane and myself. The day prior to the convening of the National Board is dedicated to visiting Congressional offices by Wing Commanders, Governmental Affairs Officers and National or Regional offic ials. When visiting the le gislators, it is important that we speak with a “united voice”, relaying the important issues that impact Civil Air Patrol nationally. During the meetings, we presented two or three “talking points” to our Congressmen and Senators. T ennessee Wing has enjoyed strong support from our congressional squadr on for many yea rs. All nine House members are members of the Congressiona l Squadron. Freshman 1st District Congressman Philip Rowe from Johnson City joined the Congressional Squadr on the day followin g Lt Col Bill Lane’s vi sit. Because of the current schedule of voting on the Hill, many of t he elected officials were in the House or Senate chambers during our vi sit; therefore we met with staffers in their offices. A successful meeting with a staff er can be just as much or more ben eficial for our cause. Since returning from Washington, I have received emails from staff members in two different Representativ e’s offices advising me that the Representative is going to co-sponsor HR1178, a Bill that will ask the GAO to perform a formal study of how, on a national basis, CAP can assist the Department of Homeland Security. Since we are afforded the opportunity to visit Capital Hill only once a year, some of the most important legislativ e meetings can tak e place in your home di strict. Because of the geographic area covered by the House Districts in T ennessee, most Representatives maintain offic es in the “major” cities in their District. A brief visit with a staff member in their office can go far in raising the visibility of your unit. I highly encourage Squadron Commanders to make these visits and maintain contact with local staff members on a regular basis. Invite members of the Congressional Squad ron to visit your unit and participate in your ac tivities. While observing CAP-USAF regulations, Congressional Squadron membe rs can fly on our aircraft or ride in our vehicles. The same goes for our State Legislative S quadron members. The point is to reach out to the elec ted officials in your area. Making friends with th em can be one of the most imp ortant relationships you form.###
The Volunteer NewsGroup 1 will be hosting the SAR EVAL in June with practice in May. Thisis an important exercise for the wing so plan to attend if you are able.
A Newsletter of the Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol March 2009
Legislative Visits in Washington D.C.Col Barry Melton
Having just returned from the Winter 2009 National Board Meeting in Washington, D.C., I
want to relay a few of the highlights during the trip. The Tennessee Wing delegationconsisted of Cadet Lt Col Marcos More’, our wings representative in this year’s CivicLeadership Academy, Lt Col Bill Lane and myself.
The day prior to the convening of the National Board is dedicated to visitingCongressional offices by Wing Commanders, Governmental Affairs Officers and Nationalor Regional officials. When visiting the legislators, it is important that we speak with a
“united voice”, relaying the important issues that impact Civil Air Patrol nationally. Duringthe meetings, we presented two or three “talking points” to our Congressmen andSenators. Tennessee Wing has enjoyed strong support from our congressional squadronfor many years. All nine House members are members of the Congressional Squadron.Freshman 1st District Congressman Philip Rowe from Johnson City joined theCongressional Squadron the day following Lt Col Bill Lane’s visit. Because of the currentschedule of voting on the Hill, many of the elected officials were in the House or Senatechambers during our visit; therefore we met with staffers in their offices. A successfulmeeting with a staffer can be just as much or more beneficial for our cause. Sincereturning from Washington, I have received emails from staff members in two differentRepresentative’s offices advising me that the Representative is going to co-sponsor HR 1178, a Bill that will ask the GAO to perform a formal study of how, on a national basis,CAP can assist the Department of Homeland Security.
Since we are afforded the opportunity to visit Capital Hill only once a year, some of themost important legislative meetings can take place in your home district. Because of thegeographic area covered by the House Districts in Tennessee, most Representativesmaintain offices in the “major” cities in their District. A brief visit with a staff member intheir office can go far in raising the visibility of your unit. I highly encourage SquadronCommanders to make these visits and maintain contact with local staff members on aregular basis. Invite members of the Congressional Squadron to visit your unit andparticipate in your activities. While observing CAP-USAF regulations, CongressionalSquadron members can fly on our aircraft or ride in our vehicles. The same goes for ourState Legislative Squadron members. The point is to reach out to the elected officials inyour area. Making friends with them can be one of the most important relationships youform.###
Squadron Leadership School / Unit Commanders courseKnoxville, Tennessee - February 28 - March 1, 2009
Unit Commanders Course
Capt Adrian T Lemont - TN1701LT Kimberly A Bennett - TN0011LT Patrick A Deem - TN148Maj Kermit E Duckett - TN0011LT David W Ellis - TN1761LT Charles D Hall - TN019Capt Paul J Hodge - TN1481LT Gary G Hutchison - TN019Maj Susan J Hyder - TN173Maj Stephen L Kintner - TN0011LT Mark R Landrum - TN187Lt Col Tracy D Scantland - SER001Maj Joseph E Wilkins - FL376
Squadron Leadership School
SM John A Boyer - TN0872LT Charles D Bustetter - TN0042LT Charles E Dempsey - TN1922LT Richard I Dyer - TN192Chaplain John F Gordy - TN0012LT William D Gray - TN192SM Clarence M Jeneau - TN170Lt Col John C O’Donnell - TN1282LT Samuel P Shaffer - TN001
Chap Ivan W McDaneld - TN128Lt Col Wilma E Ward - TN001Lt Col Randall L Stripling - TN001Lt Col Dent W Young - TN001
Maj Dale A Lahrs - TN001Maj Darrell Sexton - TN128Maj William A Renaud - TN128Chap John F Gordy - TN001
1lt Kimberly A Bennett - TN0011lt Harry M Barnes - TN001C/Ssgt Elizabeth A Bennett -TN148
Staff
Reminder from Lt Col Wilma Ward - When attending any CAP activity members should bring acompleted form 60. http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/forms_publications__regulations/forms_word.cfm This link will take you to the forms page in word format where you can download, complete, and print yourform 60. Make sure that there is a current completed form 60 on file in your personnel records.
Can $20 Improve Response Time?Capt Gary Pickens, TN119
In my opinion, YES! While some of my fellow CAP members may look at the title of this article with a bit of skepticism, I can honesty say, from personal experience, this small amount of money can make a difference inhow fast you get “out the door” when you are called for a mission.
Before I give you the justification for my belief, many of you may be thinking about the old saying - CAP standsfor Come and Pay. CAP is a group of professional volunteers and we should expect to lay out some cash. Ilearned the truth about how fast or slow you can get out the door shortly after I became a member. The truthof the matter is that I should have known better and been better prepared. After more than 20 years in the
Army and the National Guard, I should have been partially packed in the event I was called for a mission. Thatwas not the case on a particular Sunday a couple of years ago.
It was a weekend of watching football and on this particular Sunday the Titans were playing so the entirefamily had gathered to watch the game. I had not shaved since going to work on Friday so my appearancewas a bit scruffy. As luck would have it, the phone rings and it is the Operations Officer and his first wordswere “Gary, we have a mission”. Reading this now, it kind of sounds like Apollo 13, “Houston, we have aproblem.” Anyway, he asked that I meet him at the airport and had little other information for me. With noway of knowing how long we would be gone I begin to speculate on the possibilities. A few hours, a few days,no one knew.
I hung up the phone, went to my closet and grabbed my flight bag, I will need that. There is my flight suit, Iwill need that. What if I am gone a couple of days, what else will I need? I need to shave and shower, I can’tsuit up and go without being properly groomed. Boy, I’ve got to hurry, do I need to pack an extra flight suit?If this lasts a few days, that flight suit is going to get pretty funky so I’d better pack another along with extraof everything else. As I went to take a quick shower I realized that I didn’t have the toiletry articles needed tosustain myself for more than 24 hours. I quickly put a kit together from the contents of my bathroom cabinetand headed to the airfield.
Can you imagine how much time was wasted scrambling around trying to find what I though I might need,pack it, shower, shave and get out the door? I’m guessing several minutes could have been saved if I hadalready been partially packed and ready. In-spite of the delay, we were wheels up about an hour afternotification. That day I said never again will I be unprepared to respond.
Twice a year I purchase travel size products for my trip kit. Since some of the items can get a bit old if notused, I replace them every six months and either use the opened items or if they are unopened, I take themto a homeless shelter. Either way, they serve their purpose. With a travel kit and extra uniform andundergarments already packed, you will be prepared to answer the call.
My Kit Contents:Deodorant, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Mouthwash, Soap and Container, Razor Blades or disposables, Hair Spray(for the vain men and beautiful ladies), Toothbrush and Toothbrush cover. The cost on this is about $10. Youmay want to add other items increasing the cost a bit. Not a bad price to pay to make sure you are ready forany mission. As professional volunteers we pride ourselves on being able to respond to any situation quicklyand perform our duties with skill and courage. A little planning now just might remove, or at least reduce, onemore hurdle to our ability to respond to the call.###
Have you looked at the wing calendar for the myriadof activities this spring and early summer - WOW!
Annual validation of communication and supplyinventories, the Southeast Liaison Region Survey
Audit at the end of March, professional educationcourses, FEMA ICS courses, preparations for anothergreat summer encampment at Ft Campbell, the AFSAR/DR Evaluation (rehearsal the first weekend inMay, the actual the first weekend in June), the jointCAP/USAF Compliance Inspection the second week in June, the transition training for your 3d C-182T
AFCS airplane, cadet competitions, and a lot of other “routine stuff” just to fill in the gaps. Really, there issomething for everyone, and everyone CAN play avery important role.
Really, it is a great time to be in TN CAP! For thoseof you who joined the Tennessee Wing of the CAP toprovide a service to our nation, and to enjoy doingthose great things, a myriad of opportunities tomake such a contribution are right in front of you.Everyone, at every level, a member of the wing/group staff, in a squadron leadership position or anew member trying to fit in - all have a chance tomake a positive difference. Your partners in the AFare excited about being a part of these events andwatching/helping you succeed.
With such grand challenges to be won, certainly itwill take a strong effort from everyone to besuccessful in the face of such a broad spectrum of high visibility events. I encourage each of you tolook beyond the normal generous efforts you make,and look for ways to help one another and the wingsucceed. Already I am in the process of buildingthis year’s AF Evaluation of the wing’s ES capabilityand I assure you it will be a challenging scenario
giving you the capability to demonstrate yourtalents. Now is the time to review your ESqualifications, advance those you can and reviewyour training so you can make a good contributionto your wing’s efforts. This is not just the task for afew in east Tennessee, it is an evaluation of thewing as a whole.
As for the survey audit, your wing commander andstaff have been making arrangements to show
improvement in the accountability of your resources.It is important you understand that the “Wing” results include reviews of your programs/resourcesat the squadron level as well as the wing managers -it takes a full court press from the entire team tomake this one turn out right. Then, the big eventwhere the wing has an opportunity to excel every 4years - the joint CAP/CAP-USAF ComplianceInspection, 13-15 June. Like the survey audit andthe SAR/DR Eval, it will take the selfless efforts of many to prepare and complete the CI with theresults we all want to see.
Now is the time to find ways to make yourcontribution. Get the training you need, get into thebooks, roll up your sleeves for the task ahead of you. When the going gets tough, the TN CAP Wing
gets going - now is the time to get going.### Your Friendly State Director - John Carnduff
TN Wing received its first glass cockpit aircraft in2007 . A second in 2008 and on January 11, 2009Maj Stephen Kintner and Maj Ian Jackson departedfor K ansas to retrieve a third. During the trip theydelivered one of our airplanes, N97018, to DodgeCity Kansas to be modified and used in another CAPWing as a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) trainerand picked up the newest G1000 C182 for TN Wing.
The f irst 2 1/2 days were spent at the Cessnafacto ry completing transition training for the G1000.The next three days were spent in Cessna FAA Indu stry Training Scenario Authorized InstructorTrain ing. During the training they flewappr oximately 20 hours. This extensive training wasto pr epare them for instructing our TN Wing pilots intrans ition training for the glass cockpit aircraft.
After completing the training they returned on 18Janu ary. Tennessee now has 3 glass cockpit 182’s,3 rou nd dial 182’s and 3 cessna 172’s. It isbeco ming more important to train our pilots onthese new G1000’s because they make up 1/3 of our f leet.
New Technology Advantages- This aircraft has avery powerful autopilot. “It is the first autopilot I’veused that can fly better than I can.” Commented
Maj Kintner. The flight instrumentation is impressive.Ther e is a capability to collect weather information,both current and forecast. This aircraft could beflown into a disaster area where there is no powerand c ould function as a weather station as long asthere is fuel to run the engine. “This technology isa gre at advantage to CAP pilots. CAP allows me tohave the opportunity to train on this type of adva nced technology at a cost that can’t be beat.” Thes e are also great aircraft to utilize for the Fly aTeac her program and Cadet Orientation Flights
because it exposes them to the technology of thefuture. MTSU and other schools will be transitioningto this technology and our CAP cadets will have theadvantage of being exposed to it early.
Safety Advantages- This aircraft incorporates TrafficInformation Service (TIS) which will display otheraircraft on the screen. This allows another level of awareness of other aircraft in the area. There isalso terrain awareness capability as terrain featuresare mapped on the display. This will be a huge helpin mountain flying situations. The display will assistin maintaining compliance with CAP Reg 60-1 whichrequires 1000 feet above ground level to bemaintained at all times. The display shows 200 feetand below as red and 1000 feet and below shows asyellow. There are also several engine systemindicators as well as air bags in all seat belts.
Mission Advantages - SAR Functions incorporatingGPS will allow the pilot to set up a search patternthat the airplane will accomplish. The auto pilot willfly the search patterns giving the pilot and missionbase confidence in the thoroughness of the task completed. This will help with pilot fatigue and task saturation is reduced.
What may be biggest challenge in transitioning tothe G1000? “It requires a new way of thinking and
for pilots with many years of experience on theround dial, it can be a challenge to adapt to thisnew technology.” Says Maj Kintner.
Want more information? Below is a link to somereasonably priced (as low as $3.99) simulatorsoftware for the G1000.###
Do you ever wish you could speak your mind about a safety item? Now is your chance. I received asuggestion that an online forum would be a good tool to share safety information with each other in theTennessee Wing. Well, that “suggestion” has been given “substance” and is now a reality. I would encourageevery member to visit the Tennessee Wing website at www.tnwg.cap.gov and take advantage of the onlinediscussion forum. There are separate forums for General Discussion, Ground Safety and Air Safety. To accessthe forum, you will need to create your own account with username and password. A visit to the “SafetyDepartment” on the website will get you to the forum menu. As the wing Director or Safety, I will keep aclose watch on the suggestions and discussion and comment as appropriate. And, of course, if an item needsimmediate attention, contact me directly at [email protected] . My thanks to 1Lt David Sledge of TN-185for this suggestion and to 1Lt Erika Mourar of TN-176 for the first “post” on the Ground Safety Forum. Mythanks also goes to 1Lt Rob Borsari, the TN Wing IT guy, for creating the forum on the website andcontributing the first “post” on the Air Safety Forum.
I might also add that NHQ has also had a program for sharing your safety ideas. “CAPSafe” was developed
just for this purpose. You can contribute easily to this program by visiting your eServices webpage andclicking on the “CAP Safety Suggestions” tab on the left side of the page. Let’s get the discussion going. Yoursuggestion could be the one item that will prevent a mishap or accident. Some CAP members hold the dutyposition of Safety Officer. In reality, every CAP member is a safety officer and we can each fulfill thatresponsibility by encouraging one another at every level of leadership to conduct ourselves in a safe manner.Mishaps decrease our effectiveness through the loss of resources due to injury or loss of equipment. Make ityour mission to “speak up” for safety.###
SOLD
The old Wing Headquartersbuilding on Sevier Avenue inKnoxville has officially been sold.The contract was signed onFebruary 17 and we expect toclose sometime in May. Wingstaff have nearly completedemptying the building and hope tohave the last items out in the nextfew weeks. TN Wing acquired thebuilding in 1972 and it wasutilized as the Wing Headquartersuntil October of 2006 when theoffices relocated to McGhee Tyson
Airport in Alcoa just a few milesaway. The photographs are of a memorial marker in front of thebuilding which was dedicated to Colonel William C Tallent, the buildingitself and the finance committee that was so pleased that this sale hastaken place. Many of you may wonder what will become of theproceeds of the sale. The intention at this time is to hold the funds tohelp secure a more permanent TN Wing Headquarters location.
The Black Knights (TN-008)Spend a Day in Huntsville
by: Cadet 1st Lt James Bailey
If you are planning a visit to the Space and RocketCenter (SRC) in Huntsville Alabama, there are a fewthings that you need to know.
First, it holds just about everything anyone wouldcare to know about space. Second, this is actuallywhere the campus of space camp is located. Third,the museum is a lot bigger than you expect with thetwo-level museum, the Rocket Park, and theentrance building. The museum has most of theequipment that the astronauts have used in theirtraining and the actual missions. It also has a U.S.
Army display with some high-tech gadgets anddevices they use. The cafeteria, Imax theater, maingift shop and the climbing wall are also in themuseum. The building also has numeroussimulators and rides such as Space Shot and G-force. There is no charge for any of these activities.
Even though the SRC is huge, you always knowwhere you are by using the Saturn 1 at the entranceand Saturn V at Rocket park as a point of reference.Sitting along with the Saturn V, are a few smallerrockets including the U.S. Army Redstone, theMercury-Redstone, the Jupiter, and a few others. Inthe entrance to the museum, you’ll see a display of the future of space travel. As futuristic as itappears, these advances are not far from reality.
Also in the entrance you’ll find a Saturn V brokendown to show the different stages of it’s flight.
A good thing to keep in mind if you go with CAP isto make sure you hold on to your hat. It’s a bigplace, with a lot of people. If it falls out of yourhand or from your belt, a little kid will see it on theground and grab it as a cool prize and you’ll neversee that hat again. At least that’s what I think happened to mine.###
Members of the Black Knights Squadrons from Leftto Right: 2nd Lt Jerry Brown, C/Amn Wesley Shupe(parent: Misty Shupe) C/1st Lt James Bailey, C/AmnJames Eldreth, C/Ssgt Mark Shupe, Capt BryanJones, and Capt Gerald Bailey
Jeremy became amember of CAP inNovember 2006 afterattending an Explorergroup informationsession on the Civil AirPatrol with the StEdwards Squadron.This was a natural fitgiven his interest in amilitary career. Since
joining the squadron,Jeremy says thatNational Honor Guard
Academy in Marylandand Winter Encampment in Florida have been twoof the highlights. The St Edwards CadetSquadron is one of the largest squadrons in theNashville area. Jeremy was able to share thisexperience with the other cadets in his squadron ata recent meeting. He signed the acceptance cardwith his squadron surrounding him.
So what sparked his interest in the military? Thesimple answer is September 11, 2001. A day thatchanged many Americans was extremely personal toJeremy. *My uncle is a Lt Col in the Air Force andworked in the Pentagon at the time. When we
heard that the first tower was hit that day, myteacher immediately turned the television onto thenews. About an hour later, we saw that thePentagon had been hit. My first thought, and theonly thing I thought about for the rest of the day,was “Is Uncle Reagan okay?” and I decided that Iwasn’t going to just sit around and let another kidgo through what I had gone through that day. Itwas after this that he began to consider a militarycareer. “September 11 was a scary day foreveryone, especially those who knew someonedirectly involved. That day I transformed from a
fifth grader who happened to be an American andbecame an American who happened to be a fifthgrader.”
Jeremy set his sights on West Point while in the 7thGrade. After much investigation, he decided that itwas more than just a college, it was an experiencewhich he had been preparing for his whole life. Sowhat is he most concerned about as he starts thisnew chapter in his life? The mental challenge of adjusting to military life and loosing some of the
comforts of home. Top on the list for him are hisipod, cds, playstation, and his cell phone which willbe taken on day one. “Even with all of this, youhave to consider the benefits of attending WestPoint over the small discomforts. Ask me again infour if I think it was worth it.”
For Jeremy, the requirements to be considered were
straight forward except for the PT test. Preparingfor the PT test had been the most challenging partof pursuing this dream. “There isn’t a minimumrequirement, you simply have to give it your bestand then wait to see if it was good enough.” SaysJeremy. He has been and continues to work with atrainer to make sure that he is physically preparedfor West Point.
How did CAP help to prepare him? Through thecadet program he was able to strengthen anddemonstrate his leadership ability. It helped tosolidify his decision to pursue a military path. Italso helped him to be more confident, especiallywith interview and review board situations. “Westpoint will offer me challenges that are beyondnormal college classes, my living needs will be metand I will even get paid to go to school so that I canfocus on studying and becoming the best that I canbe.”
Jeremy’s parents, David and Ryn Sledge, said thathe appeared to have no signs of stress through theintense process. They are preparing themselves forthe challenge of sending their only child away toschool. “This is his dream and we understand andtotally support him in this decision. I don’t think anyone could be more proud of a child than we areof Jeremy and the man that he has become.”###
Congratulations C/1st Lt Jeremy Sledge on yourappointment to The United States Military Academyat West Point.
28-29 March at Springfield TN. Types of trainingavailable: Air Operations (Mission Pilot, MissionObserver, Mission Scanner), Mission Base Staff, andflight line marshaller and flight line supervisortraining. Website: www.intelliprof.com
Mission Objectives:• Provide initial sortie opportunities to Mission
Pilots, Observers and Scanners that need torenew their SQTR specialty. Second aircrewpriority goes to mission participants that have oneflight remaining on their SQTR.
• Utilize short cycle scenarios to maximize thenumber of participants performing scenarios.Sorties should be no more than one hour fromwheels up to wheels down.
• Utilize scenarios that have expanding square,creeping line, parallel track and route searches,and ELT search.
• Require aircrew renewal participants to take anonline refresher course based on NESA materials.
• Utilize a mission web site.
•Use mission web site pre-registration to organizeaircrews prior to the mission
• Provide refresher training on air operationproce dures on Friday night.
• Provide Flight Line Marshaller and Flight LineSupervisor renewal and basic training
Group 2 - Assistance Needed by: C/1Lt. Joseph MurphyOn Saturday, April 25, 2009, the Cohutta 100Mountain Bike Race will be held in the Cherokee
National Forest. Last November, members of theChattanooga Composite Squadron and other CAPmembers were able to work at a similar event, theUS Adventure Race Association NationalChampionship. Because of this, race directors sawfirst hand the benefits of having CAP memberspresent, and have invited us to the event in April. Inturn, the Chattanooga Composite Squadron isasking for assistance from all available CAPmembers, officers and cadets alike. The event willlast from 0700 until 2000( Eastern Time) on April25.
Last November, at the Adventure Race, there wereopportunities to use training in real-life situations.For instance, some cadets constructed a make-shiftshelter during the heavy rainfall of that day. Othershelped transport what seemed like a thousandcanoes. By the end of the day, everyone was wetand tired, but no one was complaining. Rather,enjoyment and satisfaction were written on thefaces of both the cadets and officers.
Qualifications for this event are minimal. Basically,any CAP member can attend. All that is required is acomplete BDU uniform plus two meals and plenty of water, plus an orange vest. Other qualifications, like
First Aid or Radio Operator, are preferable, but notnecessary for this event. In general, tasks willinclude manning a rest station and assisting theracers with anything they need. With over 500racers expected, there is also a possibility that First
Aid mig ht be necessary. The main goal is si mply tomake the race run as smoothly as possible. Also, wehope to have an educational experience whileworking in the woods, and to apply our training inpractical situations. Finally, we hope to once againenjoy ourselves, and to make the most of thisopportunity to serve our community.
For more details, please contact 1Lt. Mark Landrum,Chattanooga Composite Squadron (423) [email protected]
Once again, please consider attending this event. Youwill not regret it. If you enjoy working in the woods,using radios, or just being with other CAP members,this event is for you. We hope to see you there.
Harry M. (Butch) Barnes, CISM Coordinator for Tennessee - All IC 's should make sure they read 60-5,specifically, 60-5 6.b. During each mission operational period, every 24 hours, a quick review of the need forCISM intervention should be made for all personnel participating in the mission. For all members who meet CISMqualifications be sure you are up to date on ICS 100-700. As many as 15 in TN Wing Have been dropped fromthe list by National HQ. Check your 101 card.
Ivan McDaneld, Captain, TN Group 1Within two months after I started my career with Civil Air Patrol, I took part in my first Squadron Leadership School. Although I a novice’ Lt. Col Wilma Ward and Major Darrell Sexton invited me to lead the opening prayer both days. From the beginning I waa student and a participant. It was an honor! I was very impressed with that school. I set a goal to advance along the road of Professional Development so that I could add other important skills and eventually take a greater role in SLS. I have now taught iSLS, CLC, and UCC.
Last month I was allowed the privilege to be the Director of our SLS at McGhee-Tyson in Knoxville, TN. I had ten students, a persize for a good class (big enough to make things interesting but small enough for good networking and interaction). I was a “happcamper”, as they say. I have gone well beyond my original goal in many ways and what I really expected to accomplish, but now even more excited. I believe in SLS and what it can do to “jump-start” a Civil Air Patrol Senior Member’s career. Let me tell you
from theHAPPY Chaplain’s point of view.
• It’s FOUNDATIONAL – This is a vital organization and our Mission for America is more important than ever. We haveestablished good working relationships with Homeland Security, FEMA, TEMA, and various EOC’s. SLS will serve to psolid grounding that can solidify your personal preparation for greater service as you discover your own unique role in thstructure.
• It’s FUNCTIONAL – In the three years since I took SLS as a novice, the program has gotten so much better. As an instruI can assure you that this latest curriculum really does what it is supposed to do, prepare you for leadership. And I’m not talking about CAP. You will be a better person by using these principles at home, at work, in your community and faith gor whatever. As you become a well-rounded CAP member through SLS, CLC, etc. you will become a more fulfilled, hea
and happier individual. Which brings me to my last point, which will not surprise my past students and all my friends ancolleagues in CAP:
• It’s FUN – at least, it should be. (Learning regulations and structure and protocol is a big part of SLS. If it is a pleasure anot a chore to get started in Professional Development, everything else will fall into place.)
In my philosophy of chaplaincy, I believe that we are each a complex whole with many dimensions. My friends in Critical InStress Management also make use of this holistic concept. CISM recognizes that we all share the dimensions of: Physical,Intellectual, Social, Emotional, as well as Spiritual. This philosophy is a part of my approach to Professional Development in Air Patrol and Squadron Leadership School in particular. I believe a good chaplain will make the effort to train like the CAPmembers she/he will serve. Your Commander, your Squadron, and your fellow CAP officers need a Chaplain who understandwho is a leader in their own right, who sets a standard for others to follow. I’d always rather see a sermon than hear one and lface it, people are right when they tell us “what you do speaks so loudly, I can’t hear what you say!”
Blessings! Captain Ivan McDaneld, theHAPPY Captain
CAP Awards and New MembersFebruary 1 - March 15, 2009
Charles E “Chuck” Yeager Award (AEPSM)SM Matthew E Bailey TN004Capt Gary D Pickens TN119Chap Capt Ivan W McDaneld TN128
2Lt Nordehl Unbehaun TN0871Lt Theresa A Hill TN114C/Msgt Gabriel A Sanchez-Vinas TN004
Level 1 - (Membership Ribbon)SM Carter D Vath TN119SM John W Younker TN014SM Jackie L Younker TN014SM Adam C Wilson TN148SM Lisa M Huestis TN0802Lt Charles D Stout TN005SM John S Raehn TN119SM Amy L Vath TN119SM Jeffery Murphy TN192SM Heath W Cherneski TN036
Level II - Benjamin O Davis, Jr Award(Leadership Ribbon)Capt Charles W Chance
Level III - Grover Loening Award(Loening Ribbon)Maj Stephen L Kintner TN001Maj Sam Senemounnarath TN162Capt David A Stoner TN001
Level IV - Paul Garber Award(Garber Ribbon)Lt Col Gary T Ward TN185
Level V - Gill Robb Wilson Award(Wilson Ribbon)Lt Col Dent W Young TN001
New CAP Members
Kingsport Composite SquadronSM Patsy S MeridithCadet Neil T Ledford
Millington Composite SquadronSM Jim A Park Cadet John P Lindsey
Berry Field Composite SquadronCadet Alvin D South
Henry County Composite SquadronSM William L Bullington
Knoxville Senior Squadron 1SM John E Powell
Jackson Madison County Senior SquadronSM Malcolm D WilcoxSM Robert W WilsonSM Jeffery BrewerSM Edward R WoerleSM Andrew W WilsonCadet Alexander WilsonSM Gerald A SheltonSM Rodney D WilsonSM William C Lane
Sumner County Cadet SquadronCadet Jason D Etchebarren
Oak Ridge Composite Squadron
Cadet Jesse K GriffenChattanooga Composite SquadronSM Dale E Grisso
Hendersonville Cadet SquadronCadet Matthew J FaulknerCadet Hunter J E Riffe
Tullahoma Composite SquadronCadet Seth D WhiteheadCadet Luke V Whitehead
Rhea County Composite SquadronCadet Austin Scott SloneCadet Nathan G Rothwell
Cadet Jonathan FrySt Edwards Cadet Squadron
Cadet Elvia B WatkinsCadet Anthony A CouchCadet Salin T DumasaneCadet Monroe SmithCadet Lauryn N GreenCadet Jacob I GreenCadet Joselyn C Alvarez
Williamson County Cadet SquadronCadet Ian T ClaraSM David D ArmstrongSM Joseph J ClaraCadet Luke D Cecil
Lewis County Cadet SquadronSM William S Harrell
Marshall County Cadet SquadronCadet Brandon J Stuckey
