Cadet Guide
CAPT EDDIE RICKENBACKER COMPOSITE SQUADRON
GLR-OH-115
OH 115 Cadet Guide
(Parent Information Resource)
Revised 18 January 2022
Section 1-Introduction
Forward
This is the cadet guide for the Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker Composite Squadron. This guide is an overview of the rules and regulations of the squadron and Civil Air Patrol. This guide is a supplement and does not supersede regulations published by CAP National Headquarters. Additional information about Civil Air Patrol may be found at www.gocivilairpatrol.com.
Safety Procedures
“Safety First” Everyone is a safety officer. Anyone witnessing an illness, injury or unsafe act will stop the activity and report incident to a senior staff member immediately.
All cadets will be familiar with location of fire extinguishers, life safety and emergency exits at the Whitehall VFW meeting location.
Calling 911. Address: Whitehall VFW Post 8794, 4100 E. Main St. Whitehall, Ohio 43213
The emergency meeting location is the back northeast corner of the parking lot. A roll call will be conducted of all cadets and staff.
All cadets will use the “Buddy System” or have a “Wingman” at all times.
Electronic Devices
Electronic devices will not be used without permission. Cell phones maybe used as a time keeping device, but is not preferred.
Nondiscrimination Policy CAPR 36-1
No cadet will be discriminated on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion (creed), national origin (ancestry), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (formerly handicap), marital status, military or veteran status.
Section 2 Required Cadet Knowledge
CAP Vision
Civil Air Patrol, America’s Air Force Auxiliary, building the Nation’s finest force of citizen volunteers—performing Missions for America.
CAP Mission
To serve America by developing our Nation’s youth; accomplishing local, state and national emergency and humanitarian missions; and educating our citizens on the impact of aviation and space.
Cadet Oath
“I pledge that I will 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.”
CAP Motto
Semper Vigilans (Always Vigilant)
CAP Core Values
Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, Respect
CAP Missions
Cadet Programs, Emergency Services, Aerospace Education
CAP Wings
52 Wings (one for each state, DC and PR)
CAP Regions
8 Regions
CAP Founded
December 1st, 1941
Founder of CAP
Mr. Gill Rob Wilson
First National Commander
Maj. Gen. John F. Curry
National Headquarters
Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
Cadet Honor Code
I will not Lie, Cheat, nor Steal, nor tolerate those among us who do.
Cadet Program Founded
October 1st, 1942
Cadet Program Phases
Learning, Leadership, Command, Executive
Cadet Program Milestones
Wright Brothers, Billy Mitchell, Amelia Earhart, Ira C. Eaker, Carl A. Spaatz
Squadrons
Cadet, Composite (Cadet and Senior) and Senior Squadrons
CAP 5 Pillars of Wellness and Resilience
Mind, Body, Relationships, Spirit and Family
Chain of Command
National Commander – Maj Gen Edward Phelka
Great Lakes Region Commander – Col. Rose Hunt
Ohio Wing Commander – Col Peter Bowden
Group 8 Commander – Maj Justin Trager
Squadron Commander – 1st Lt Elizabeth Saunders
Section 3 Uniform and Appearance
Uniforms will be worn clean and in a neat appearance all times with proper insignia and/or patches. Uniforms will be worn at all times in accordance with CAPR 39-1 CAP Uniform Manual or CAPP 60-20.
CAPR 39-1 CAP Uniform Manual
https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/CAPR_039_001_5_Mar_2020__6EA485E9593C8.pdf
CAPP 60-20 Cadet Guide
https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P060_020_New_Cadet_Guide_FAA7CCDD36021.pdf
Uniform Guidance
Airman Battle Uniform (ABU) – cover (cadet officers with rank), shirt, sleeves down with name tapes, badges, squadron patch and rank, pants bloused, khaki t-shirt and belt, black socks and boots. All buttons will be buttoned.
ABU cover, when not worn, will be placed in right cargo pant pocket. Black or green fleece hat may be worn in place of cover.
ABU Fleece – will be worn with Velcro name tapes and rank. Fleece will be zippered no lower than the top of the name tape.
Blues Uniform – Flight cap with insignia, short sleeve shirt with name tag, ribbons and rank, blue belt with silver buckle, pants, black socks and shoes with laces tucked in shoes. All buttons buttoned.
Although ties are authorized for wear with short sleeve shirt, male and female ties will not be worn for uniformity.
Blues Uniform Jacket – will have name tag, badges, ribbons and rank.
*CAP ID, water bottle with water, watch, note pad and pen/pencil is required to be on each person for all meetings and activities.
**Uniforms may only be worn outside of CAP activities with permission of the squadron commander.
Cadet Awards
Ribbons will be worn in accordance with CAPR 39-1 and CAPR 39-3. Cadets may use this reference to check ribbons. http://www.mcchord.org/rack_builder/check_cdt.html
Vanguard Insignia
CAP specific uniforms and uniform items may be purchased by cadets. Check with squadron staff before ordering any items. Most uniform items are kept in stock in squadron uniform supply. https://www.vanguardmil.com/pages/civil-air-patrol-collection
Squadron End of Year Awards
Cadets are assessed over the course of each year on uniforms, leadership, promotions, attendance, participation, CAP schools, certifications, cadet peer review and senior member survey. The awards committee reviews all information and presents recommendations to the squadron commander for approval. Awards are presented at the end of year squadron banquet.
Air Force Association – Cadet at any level performs in superior manner during the year.
Air Force Sergeants Association – Best overall cadet NCO, total membership duration.
VFW Outstanding Cadet NCO – Excellence from a younger cadet NCO.
VFW Outstanding Cadet Officer – Cadet officer lauded for leadership performance.
Daughters of the American Revolution – Outstanding cadet award.
Air Commando Association – Best Air Commando History Essay.
Section 4 Meetings and Activities
Squadron Meeting
Squadron will have meetings every Monday and at least one Saturday activity. Cadets will receive sign up information and details of activities in their CAP emails and posted on squadron website. Monday meetings 1900-2100. Report time 1945. Missing Meeting: If you are unable to attend a Monday meeting, fill out missing meeting form on squadron website.
Squadron, Group or Wing Activities
Saturday activities may be hosted by other squadrons or the Wing. Cadets will receive sign up information and other details of the activity in their CAP emails. Pre-approval is required. **Cadets will notify staff of intent to attend training hosted outside the squadron. **
Basic Encampment
Cadets should attend “Basic Encampment” in the first year of membership but is not required. Competition of basic encampment is a requirement to attend NCSAs and promotion to C/2nd Lt, Mitchell Achievement. Cadets may attend any basic encampment hosted by any Wing.
Ohio Wing Encampment - http://encampment.ohwg.cap.gov/home
Additional Wing Encampments - https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/activities/encampment
National Cadet Special Activity (NCSA)
After completion of ‘Basic Encampment”, cadets may attend NCSAs. Flight, Emergency Service, Honor Guard academies and many more. To see full list and dates of activities,
https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/activities/national-cadet-special-activities
Activity Forms
CAPF 60-80 permission slip, CAPF 160 health history and CAPF 161 emergency information.
https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/CAPF_6080_Permission_Slip_6DEA6DC6D05D1.pdf
https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/F160_158EAB9B13D02.pdf
https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/CAPF_161_4277E3691FD61.pdf
Section 5 Website and Email
Squadron meetings, activity sign up and cadet information may be found on the squadron website.
Squadron Website - https://oh115.cap.gov/
Ohio Wing Email
All cadets will have an Ohio Wing email assigned. Ohio Wing email is the primary form of communication in the squadron. Cadets will check email weekly for information about meetings and Wing activities.
Set up of Ohio Wing email.
1. Go to http://mail.ohwg.cap.gov (Setup can also be started at www.gmail.com). When entering your email address, you must include @ohwg.cap.gov)
2. Username will be your name as it appears on eServices with a period in between the first and last name. Example: Name – John Smith, Username – john.smith
3. Your initial password is your CAP ID number followed by your initials in lowercase. Example: CAP ID – 123456, Password – 123456js
Any issues related to an Ohio Wing email account should be sent to helpdesk@ohwg.cap.gov.
Register for E-Services Account
Log into https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.eServices.Web/Default.aspx
Click on “First Time User”
Enter First Time User Information.
Email should be Ohio CAP email if possible.
A username and password will automatically be sent to the email address entered.
Section 6 Testing and Promotions
Cadets can promote every 56 days. Do not wait till day 58 to start reading, highlighting and taking tests. It is the responsibility of all cadets to keep track of their own promotions. It is not the responsibility of the cadet or senior staff. Cadets should use the CAP Personal Cadet Tracker to keep track of testing requirements for each achievement. https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Personal_Tracker_26E409B4B484D.pdf
Leadership and Aerospace Testing
Cadets will take achievement tests online in eservices. Leadership tests must be taken in order. Aerospace tests, modules 1-6 may be taken in any order.
Log into Eservices - https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.eServices.Web/Default.aspx
Left side, click on Menu – Online Learning – Learning Management System
Scroll to Cadet Programs, click on Cadet Online Testing
Modules – click on Leadership Test or Aero Dimensions Test
Drill, Physical Fitness and Milestone Tests
Milestone tests (Wright Brothers and Mitchell Achievements) will be requested on squadron website and proctored at the squadron.
Drill tests will be requested on squadron website. Tests will be conducted 2nd, 3rd or 4th Monday at the squadron.
Physical Fitness tests will be conducted 4th Monday at the squadron.
Promotion Review Board
Promotion Review Board will be requested on the squadron website. Fill out, print and bring appropriate form to your review board.
Phase 1 Cadet Airman Basic – Cadet Staff Sergeant, CAPF 60-91
https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/CAPF_6091_A93182F0E90A1.pdf
Phase 2 Cadet Technical Sergeant – Chief Master Sergeant, CAPF 60-92
https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/CAPF_6092_6479A728EE4F6.pdf
Phase 3 Cadet Second Lieutenant – Cadet Captain, CAPF 60-93 https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/CAPF_6093_D234015E3D3E2.pdf
Phase 4 Cadet Major – Cadet Colonel, CAPF 60-94
https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/CAPF_6094_2D0C99DF9990C.pdf
Section 7 Emergency Services Training
General Emergency Services Tests, CAPT 116, CAPT 117 part 1, 2, 3
Log into Eservices - https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.eServices.Web/Default.aspx
Left side Operations, under Applications, click “Online Learning”
Click “Learning Management System”
Scroll down to “Emergency Services”
Click on CAPT 116 (example)
Read/skim required reading. Test open book, use CAP regulations to answer questions.
Click “start” when ready.
Introduction Communications User’s Training (ICUT)
Log into Eservices - https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.eServices.Web/Default.aspx
Left side, click on Menu – Online Learning – Learning Management System
Top of page. AXIS LMS Portal – Click Go To AXIS.
Click Start on ICUT Introduction Communications User’s Training
Follow instructions and complete OP1, T1 Lesson and OP2
Hands on training will conducted at the squadron. Notify staff.
FEMA Online Training
FEMA training is needed for emergency service qualifications.
Register for FEMA student ID number
Go to https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid
Click, register for a FEMA SID and fill out information
Print and save SID information
Take FEMA online class
Go to https://www.fema.gov/nims-training
Right side, “TAKE THIS COUSRE”, click Interactive Web Based Course
Once finished, “TAKE FINAL EXAM”, click Take Final Exam Online
Print and save certificate. Upload training in eservices. See SQTR entry.
Specialty Qualification Training Records (SQTR) Entry
Log into Eservices
Left side Operations, under Applications, click “Operations Qualifications”
Left side under Emergency Services, click “Entry/View Worksheet”
Enter CAP ID
Click on Achievement scroll to Qualification. Example “GTM 3”
(Example) “Complete First Aid Training or Equivalent”
Click on boxes. Enter Date, Evaluator ID, Mission ID and Certificate Number
*Note: There may not be a Mission ID or Certificate Number to enter. *
Click “Submit” at bottom of the page.
Section 8 Aerospace Education Programs
Cyberpatriot - https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/aerospace-education/programs/cyberpatriot
Model Rocketry - https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/aerospace-education/programs/model-rocketry
References
https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/members/publications
CAPR 39-1 CAP Uniform Manual
CAPR 60-33 Drill and Ceremonies
CAPR 60-50 Active Cadet Fitness Guide
Cadet Squadron Guide
(Sample Resume)
C/A1C John Doe
2020 Moab St, Columbus OH 43000
(999)-999-9999 Cell
Goal:
Immediate Objective:
I’m apply for element leader position.
Education
(Grade in school and school name)
2020 (CAP leadership schools)
2019 (CAP leadership schools)
Work Experience
(Civilian job)
2020 (CAP leadership positions)
2019 (CAP leadership positions)
Awards, Honors and Extra-Curricular Activates
References
