To date, we have 3 students registered for 6-7 SEPT at FIG; and
and -0-, (yes- zero) registered for
13-14 SEPT in Greenville, PA

If you plan to attend either location, please email me asap, and let us know!
cappdo@aol.com

If we don't receive the minimum students for each, we will combine both courses as one, at FIG only on 6-7 SEPT.

There are always many questions about saluting. I will try to clear up what we need to do and answer any questions. The 1st reference I would like to use is from CAPP 151, the Standards, Customs and Courtesies. From Section 2b. “Saluting. It is a courtesy exchanged between members of the Civil Air Patrol when in military-style uniform as both a greeting and a symbol of mutual respect. As such, it is never inappropriate to salute another individual. The basic rules regarding saluting for CAP members are:
(1) You salute when in military-style uniform.
(2) You salute the President of the United States, all Medal of Honor recipients, and commissioned officers and warrant officers of the Armed Forces who are senior in rank to you.
(3) You do not salute when indoors unless you are formally reporting to an officer senior in rank to you.
(4) You salute when outdoors unless:
(a) You are carrying articles (or a heavy object) in both hands, which cannot be transferred to the left hand, or another legitimate reason such as injury, and so forth. In this case, an oral greeting should be exchanged, such as "Good Morning, Sir or Ma'am." If you are the lower ranking individual and the one you are approaching is higher in rank but whose arms are incapacitated, you will still salute.
(b) You are in a designated "covered" or "no salute" area, (aircraft marshalling areas and flightlines are "no salute" areas).
(c) You are a member of a military formation or a work detail (only the senior member of the formation or detail salutes).
(d) You are attending a public gathering such as a sports event.
(5) When on a military installation, you salute officers in government cars if the car has a flag or metal standard that identifies the rank of the occupant (usually general officers and military wing or base commanders).
(6) Military personnel are not required to render a salute to CAP personnel, but they are not restricted from doing so if they desire.”

I had to highlight “it is never inappropriate to salute another individual.” No matter what uniform you are in or if you are not in uniform, I would suggest returning all salutes. This suggestion is backed up by the CAP Knowledge base at www.cap.gov. The following Question and Answer is from there.

“Question - What is the most appropriate response when a cadet salutes me (a senior member without grade)? What if I held an officer grade, but was wearing a CAP-distinctive or corporate uniform? Does my response change?
Answer - It would be appropriate to return the salute as many cadets are taught to salute all senior members. Salutes are not required when wearing most of the CAP distinctive uniforms, but it would be appropriate to return a salute if you are saluted by a cadet or other senior member.”

Also, “Members wearing the Corporate Service Coat or the white aviator shirt and blue pants/skirt combination should observe the same customs and courtesies as members wearing the Air Force-style uniform.” This is from CAP/CC Letter, Change to CAPM 39-1 dated 25 Jan 08.

I hope this information helps answer some questions.

Brandon Parks, Major, CAP
Deputy Commander, Group 2

CISM Group Crisis Intervention Course
 
Where: PA Wing Headquarters Fort Indiantown Gap PA 
When: 0800 - 1700 April 14 & 15
Contact: Lt Col  Gene W. Walters 
email: genewwalters@yahoo.com
 
 
The cost of the course is $35.00 made payable to: NER CAP
 
Please send all registrations using a CAP Form 17 to:
 
Lt Col Gene Walters
Attn: CISM COURSE
1008 Meadow Drive
Reading PA 19605
 
Attendance at the Group Crisis Intervention Class qualifies you to be considered for a slot on a CAP CISM team. The course will be taught by Dr. Joan Coughlin  using the ICISF model. Please visit the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation's website at www.icisf.org for more information.

1. Pennsylvania Wing will be conducting a Squadron Leadership School on the 19th and 20th of May 2007 at Fort Indiantown Gap. Sign in for the course will be from 0800 - 0830 hours Saturday the 19th. Attendees should report to Building 3-108, which is the Wing Headquarters building. Prerequisites for the course are that the applicant must have completed Level 1 and must have a specialty track recorded at National Headquarters.

2. The SLS will meet the requirements set forth in CAPR 50-17 for advancement in the CAP senior member training program. The school will offer no less than twelve hours of training over these two days in a classroom setting.

3. The general schedule includes sign-in Saturday at 0830 hours, a full day of training until about 1700 hours on Saturday, reconvening on Sunday at 0900, with completion around 1500 Sunday. Participants must attend the full course to receive credit. The cost of the activity is $25.00 and this fee includes BOQ housing for Friday and Saturday night if needed. Checks should be made out to PAWG-CAP and sent to the attention of

DeEtte Riley
Bldg 3-108
Fort Indiantown Gap
Annville, PA 17003.

4. Because of the early starting time, participants may want to come in on Friday the 18th of May. Please contact LTC Randy Lentz ASAP if on-base accommodations at The Gap are needed. During both days coffee, doughnuts and snacks will be provided throughout the day as well as lunch.

5. Applicants should send a completed CAP Form 17 to the attention of

Randy Lentz
1912 Duncan Ave
Allison Park PA 15101

6. For directions to Fort Indiantown Gap, please go to http://www.mapquest.com and go to the driving directions section.


7. If you have any questions please contact Lt. Colonel Randy Lentz at Rklst1@pitt.edu or at 724-612-5536 cell or the SLS Director Captain Chuck Wedge at chopper_uh1@yahoo.com / 724-981-3685.


FOR THE COMMANDER


Randy Lentz, Lt. Colonel, CAP
PAWG Director of Professional Development

Pennsylvania Wing will start to conduct our Senior Training weekends in April. Due to the weather last month the training schedule has been moved back one month.

These training sessions are designed to give seniors the academic knowledge to become effective members and leaders in their Squadrons. These classes are ideal for newly recruited members, seniors looking to advance their skill levels or Member having just transitioned from cadet to senior. The classes will be held at Fort Indiantown Gap. Colonel Fred Camenzind will be the overall point of contact for these classes. Please fill out a CAP form 17 and send it to Col. Camenzind.

His contact information is:
fcamenzind@comcast.net
Home phone (610)466-1638
Fax (610)466-1639

The schedule for the classes:

April 21-22, 2007 CAP Emergency Services 116 & 117 and Radio Operators Authorization Basic class.
Cost $20

May 19-20, 2007 Squadron Leadership School (SLS)
Cost $25

June 16-17, 2007 Prep for AFIADL 00013 (ECI 13) and Yeager Test
Cost $20

July 21-22, 2007 Corporate Learning Course (CLS)
Cost $25

Aug 18-19, 2007 Test for AFIADL 00013, Yeager and Form 5 check rides for pilots.

The cost for the courses cover one (1) night’s billeting in a Bachelor Officer’s Quarters (BOQ) and lunch on Saturday. If needed billeting for Friday night can be arranged, once reserved billeting must be paid for. Cancellations require five (5) days notice for refund.



Mark A. Lee LtCol CAP
PAWG, Vice Commander

Many other wings have developed some very useful materials to supplement, or assist with, the Professional Development Program. Rather than reinvent this material we will post links to them here. Each unit / member is encouraged to take a look at these resources and use or modify them in any way that suits their particular situation.

SENIOR OFFICER COURSE (AFIADL 000013)
Ohio Wing has published an excellent outline and study guide for this course.

LINK: Senior Officer Course Study Guide (PDF)

SENIOR PROGRAM SUMMARY CHART AND ITS ASSOCIATED PAPERWORK This is a two-page document that summarizes the senior training program and all the paperwork associated with it.

LINK: Prefessional Development Summary (PDF)

SENIOR MEMBER PROGRAM CHECKLIST
This document provides the individual member, the Professional Development Officer, or the Personnel Officer with an easy, all-in-one-place, method of keeping track of a members current status in the program. It covers everytihng from initial membership to CAP drivers license, First Aid training, specialty track training, and more.

LINK: Senior Member Progression (Microsoft Word)

LOOKING SHARP IN CAP UNIFORMS
This Power Point presentation from the national website is a good overview of how to wear the uniform properly. Care must be taken however, to be sure that the material is current. There are new uniform changes that are just coming out, and something like never takes the place of referring to CAPM 39-1. We will attempt of update this presentation and put it on this website as soon as it is possible to upload the files.

LINK: Website links to 39-1 and Power Point presentation