Falcon composite squadron

**GLR-IN-126**

**INDIANA WING**

# CIVIL AIR PATROL

**CADET HANDBOOK**

**2^ND^ EDITION**

**SEPTEMBER 2004**

**[Index]{.underline}**

1.  I cadet programs memory work

2.  II cadet programs reporting. III cap organization

3.  III II CAP ES organization

4.  IV CAP history

5.  Uniform wear

6.  Cadet rank

7.  Uniform wear bdu

8.  Uniform wear rolling sleeves beret care

9.  Uniform wear blues

10. Uniform wear authorized badges and devices

11. Uniform wear authorized badges and devices

12. Uniform wear authorized badges and devices

13. Uniform wear ribbons order

14. Cadet physical fitness standards

15. Cadet chain of command

16. Point system

17. Emergency services gear, safety, and mission reporting

18. Emergency services Gear packing list

19. 101T list ground teem level 3

20. 101T list GTM L2

21. 101T list GTM L1

22. 101T list FLM

23. 101T list MRO and MSA

24. 101T list UDF

**[Basic meeting needs]{.underline}**

#### Paper and writing utensil, membership card, and the uniform of the day

**[Meeting schedule:]{.underline}** start at 6:30pm ends at 9:00pm

1^st^ meeting: Uniform blues, Agenda moral leadership and testing

2^nd^ meeting: Uniform BDUs Agenda aerospace drill

3^rd^ meeting: Uniform TP gear Agenda PT and Safety

4^th^ meeting Uniform BDUs Agenda emergency services

5^th^ meeting Uniform civies Agenda fun night

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## FOREWORD

This handbook was created to help cadets of Falcon composite Squadron in
their progress through the first stages of the cadet program and to make
current cadets better in their continued education. This covers a wide
variety of information that [all]{.underline} cadets need to know. This
handbook has been created with reference to C.A.P. regulations and is
not meant to supersede or replace any official regulations. This book is
meant to be used as reference material and a source of squadron related
information that cadets can use throughout their entire time in Civil
Air Patrol.

[CADET HANDBOOK WRITTEN BY OR CONTRIBUTED TO BY:]{.underline}

1^st^ edition

Capt. Christopher D. Crace, 12126 Falcon Composite Squadron

Maj. Michael E. McGill 12126 Falcon Composite Squadron

C/FO Kaycee Weinkle 12126 Falcon Composite Squadron

C/Mg Kirtie Johnson, 15039 Louisville Composite Squadron

2^nd^ edition

C/TSgt Kenneth Stock 12126 Falcon Composite Squadron

Various Civil Air Patrol manuals

Various Marine Corps Institute Manuals

**[Cadet Basic Knowledge]{.underline}**

####  This section will deal with Basic Cadet Knowledge that [all cadets are expected to read learn and remember]{.underline}. This section covers items of basic knowledse that will help cadets learn more about Civil Air Patrol and about the cadet program as a whole. Cadets may be asked about cadet knowledge at any time they are at a Civil Air Patrol function, and the following section can be used as an easy study guide.

######## Civil Air Patrol-Cadet Programs

#### This is the area in which you the new cadet will find knowledge about the fundamentals of the cadet program. This knowledge is [required]{.underline} for your progress. 

######  

###### 1. The 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."

2.  [The Cadet Honor Code**:**]{.underline}

"We will not lie, steal, or cheat nor tolerate among us any one who
does. Furthermore, I resolve to do my duty and live honorably, so help
me God."

3.  [The CAP Motto:]{.underline}

####  "Semper vigilans" always vigilant 

4.  [CAP Core Values:]{.underline}

####  Integrity, Volunteer service, excellence, and respect

[5. CAP's 3 Missions]{.underline}

Emergency Services, Aerospace Education, and the Cadet Program

6.  [CAP Mission Statement]{.underline}

"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."

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######### Cadet Basic Knowledge

######## Civil Air Patrol- Cadet Programs

1.  [Reporting procedures]{.underline}

Knock on the door once firmly. Wait a reasonable amount of time before
knocking again when told to enter move as though you were marching at
attention.

Halt two paces in from the officer facing the officer directly

Salute and begin your reporting statement when your hand reaches the
salute position and hold it until you finish reporting and the officer
has returned the salute

Report saying *"Sir/Ma'am* (your cap grade and last name) *reporting as
ordered."* When you are finished your business render a hand salute and
leave the room by the quickest route leave the room and close the door

**[III. I. Civil Air Patrol- Organization]{.underline}**

####  This section deals with the structure of the Civil Air Patrol. This will give you an idea of how each part of CAP interacts with the other.

####  CAP is divided up into many sections starting with the lowest we will show 

1.  [You:]{.underline}

####  You are the start of the organization without you there would be no CAP.

2.  [A Flight:]{.underline}

When you join you will become part of a flight. A flight is a group of
dedicated individuals who make a commitment to act as one. A TEAM

#### If you have a idea you go to the head of your team the flight commander

3.  [A Squadron:]{.underline}

A Squadron is a single flight or group of flights stationed in a single
area. The Squadron, which you just joined, is recognized by a charter
number this units charter is GLR-IN-126 (GLR= Great Lakes Region, IN=
Indiana, and 126= unit#. Your idea goes from your flight commander to
your cadet commander to your squadron commander

4.  [A Wing:]{.underline}

> The next level is the wing. The wing is made up of a group of
> squadrons

Each wing is a state and has a two-letter designator this Wings
designator is IN. This designator is part of your charter number
GLR-[IN]{.underline}-126 your squadron commander brings your idea to
your wing commander

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######### Cadet Basic Knowledge

[5. A Region:]{.underline}

There are 8 regions in the United States each region is named:

1.  Northeast region 5.North Central Region

2.  Middleast region 6.Southweat Region

3.  Great Lakes Region 7.Rocky Mountain Region

4.  Southeast Region 8.Pacific Region

I. The region you are in is the Great Lakes Region and there are 6 wings
in this region:

#### Indiana Kentucky Illinois

##### Wisconsin Michigan Ohio

#### If your idea is big enough it is brought to the region commander

[6. National Headquarters]{.underline}

National Headquarters is located in Montgomery, Alabama at Maxwell, AFB.
Then if your idea is really big it goes to the national commander.

**[III. II. Civil Air Patrol-Emergency Services
Organization]{.underline}**

In this section we will discuss the organization the Emergency Services
system the squadron which you have joined is largely evolved with IN
emergency services. Evolvement in emergency services is one of the goals
you may want to peruse.

1.  [A Ground teem:]{.underline}

A ground team is the basic search unit it can be called out for a
mission at any hour of the day or night

[2. A Mission:]{.underline}

When a ground team is called out the air force assigns a mission number
so that all the documents and events attached to the mission can be
sorted and the expenses for the ground team can be covered

3.  [AFRCC]{.underline}

####  Air Force Rescue coordination center is set up to coordinate rescue efforts within the continental United States. The AFRCC is also responsible for the activating of a mission 

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######### Cadet Basic Knowledge

4.  [SARSAT:]{.underline}

SARSAT is the search and rescue satellite that alerts the AFRCC to the
fact that there is a distress beacon going off

[5. How it all works]{.underline}

When an airplane crashes the impact causes a beacon to activate a radio
that sends a signal out SARSAT receives the signal and sends an alarm to
the AFRCC. The AFRCC notes the area the signal is coming from then they
wait for another signal after the 3^rd^ SARSAT pass the AFRCC has an
area of about 20 miles in which to search. The AFRCC sends the
coordinates and a mission number to the Incident commander who calls out
one or more ground teams, or aircraft

**[IV. Civil Air Patrol-history]{.underline}**

This section deals with the history of Civil Air Patrol and former
missions we had

[1. Civil Air Patrol Birthday:]{.underline}

##### December 1, 1941

[2. CAP was incorporated as a benevolent, non-profit organization
on:]{.underline}

##### July 1, 1946

[3. CAP was established as a permanent civilian auxiliary of the US Air
Force on:]{.underline}

###### May 26, 1948

[4. CAP's main missions during WWII:]{.underline}

####  Coastal Patrol Border Patrol

Air Search and Rescue Cargo and Courier Flying

Pilot Training

[5. CAP was effective during WWII]{.underline}

CAP caused the commander of the German Navy to pull all of the German
U-boats out of American water. During the time Civil Air Patrol did
coastal patrol they sunk two German submarines.

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**[Cadet Uniform Wear]{.underline}**

This section has been placed in the cadet handbook to give the new
member examples on how to properly wear their Civil Air Patrol uniform.
New cadets will receive help in proper wear of their uniform from other
cadets, and senior members, but also the new cadet is strongly urged to
ask any questions to their chain of command (ex. Flight SGT, flight
commander, cadet commander ext.) regarding the wear of the uniform and
of the positioning of patches, ribbons, etc.

Some items can be issued to the new cadet at no charge upon entering cap
([Note: if cadet is under 18yrs. old. Parents/guardian must sign for
uniforms and equipment and are legally responsible for it's upkeep and
return to the unit in good condition if the cadet leaves Civil Air
Patrol]{.underline}). Some personal items needed for proper wear of the
uniform will need to be brought by the cadet. Below a list of items and
possible sources for getting these items. The below list of uniform
items are what new cadets need to get as soon as possible once they have
joined Civil Air Patrol.

[Uniform items:]{.underline}

\(2\) CAP metal clasps (1) Cloth (blue) name tape (2) IN wing Patches

\(1\) Plastic name tag (1) Cloth (blue) C.A.P. tape

[Possible sources of uniform items:]{.underline}

CAPMART The Hock Shop

www.capmart.org www.thehock.com

[Some items may be gotten through the squadron you have
joined]{.underline}

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**[Cadet Uniform Wear]{.underline}**

#### ![](media/image1.png) The following is the cadet rank insignia refer to the next page for wear and placement

#### Cadet Airman Airman First Class Senior Airman Staff Sergeant 

![](media/image5.png) C/Amn C/A1C C/SrA C/SSgt

#### ![](media/image8.png)Technical Sergeant Master Sergeant Senior Master Sergeant Chief Master Sergeant

#### ![](media/image9.png) C/TSgt C/MSgt C/SMSgt C/CMSgt

####  

#### Second Lieutenant First Lieutenant Captain 

#### ![](media/image12.png) C/2d Lt C/1st Lt C/Capt

Major Lieutenant Colonel Colonel

C/Maj C/Lt Col C/Col

#### Cadet first sergeant is denoted by a diamond shape placed above the chevrons 

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#### **[Cadet Uniform Wear]{.underline}**

#### Below is a list of the placement of patches and insignia on the BDU uniform for cadet airman

**[I. Men's and Women's Battle Dress Uniforms (Cadet
Airmen]{.underline})** NOTES:

1\. Grade Insignia: Metal chevron 1inch from the edge and centered on
right collar.

2\. CAP Lapel/Collar Insignia: Highly polished, metal 1inch from the
edge and centered on left side of collar. Cadet members without grade
wear metal device on both sides of collar.

3\. "Civil Air Patrol" Tape: Ultramarine blue with white letters worn
centered immediately above the left breast pocket.

4\. Cloth Name Tape: Ultramarine blue with white letters, worn centered
immediately above the right breast pocket (only last name will be used).

5\. Shoulder Patch: Worn centered 1/2 inch below shoulder seam on left
sleeve.

6\. CAP Specialty Patches: Embroidered, worn on the lower portion of the
left breast pocket between left and right edges and bottom of flap and
pocket. Examples are communications, and first aid badges

######## II. Ironing {#ii.-ironing .unnumbered}

Ironing takes time. The object of ironing is to remove any ripples from
the fabric.

On the bdus blouses and the blues shirts there should be a crease at the
top of the sleeve from the shoulder to the wrist.

On the bdus and pants and the blues pants there should be a crease down
the front and back of the leg

All of the pockets should be flat.

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**[Cadet Uniform Wear]{.underline}**

######## Rolling sleeves 

Rolling sleeves is for hot weather and must be done as a flight or not
at all. Uniforms should be uniform, not all different.

[Step1.]{.underline}

####  Put your arm through the cuff of the sleeve so that your fingers are at the elbow of the sleeve and Grab hold of the elbow of the jacket

[Step2.]{.underline}

With your other hand grab the cuff of the sleeve and fold it up toward
the shoulder of the jacket

[Step3.]{.underline}

Fold the already folded sleeve from the folded edge to the shoulder by
two thirds so that there is a third portion left unfolded.

[Step4.]{.underline}

####  Fold down this third so that it covers the already folded two thirds.

[Finish]{.underline}

The fold of the sleeve should be about the width of a dollar

**[IV. Shaving and shaping the beret]{.underline}**

The beret is an honor bestowed on Ground teem members, Ground teem
Leaders, and Urban direction finding teem members.

[Step 1 shaving]{.underline}

When you get a beret, it's covered with 1/8inch long hair that is called
fuzzies. At this point, you should shave the fuzzies off:

> Buy a cheap, disposable razor. DON\"T USE ELECTRIC or your mom's or
> dad's good razor to do this.
>
> Fill a coffee can with water to rinse the razor.

Cut out the plastic liner BE VERY CARFUL NOT TO CUT OFF THE STIFF PART.
Carefully shave off the fuzzies but not so much that you put a hole in
the fabric. It is better to have the fuzzies then to put holes in the
beret. Shave both the inside and the outside. If you have any questions,
ask someone who already has a beret to help you.

[step 2 forming]{.underline}

take a shower with the beret on put the stiff part over your left eye.
To make a crest, pull the right side of the beret so that the left side
is formed to your head and put a crease on the right side of the stiff
part. Make sure that you have had a hair cut to the proper length before
you do this so it fits properly

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**[Cadet Uniform Wear]{.underline}**

Below is a list of the placement of patches and insignia on the service
dress uniform for cadet airman

**[Women's Service Dress Uniform (Cadet Airmen)]{.underline}**NOTES:

1\. Grade Insignia: Metal chevron on right lapel.

2\. CAP Lapel Insignia: Highly polished C.A.P. insignia worn halfway up
the seam, resting on but not over it. Bottom of insignia horizontal with
the ground. Cadet members without grade wear this device on both lapels.

3\. CAP Aviation Badges and Specialty Insignia: Highly polished, worn
centered 1/2 inch above ribbons.

4\. Ribbons: Worn centered on left side between lapel and arm seam, 1 to
3 inches higher than top button, horizontal with ground. Bottom of
ribbons will be even with the bottom of name tag. Wear all or some.

5\. Nameplate: Blue, three-line, centered on right side between lapel
and arm seam, 1 to 3 inches higher than top button.

6\. CAP Specialty Badges: Worn centered 1/2 inch above top row of
ribbons and/or 1/2 inch above nameplate on rightbreast.

7\. Shoulder Patch: Worn centered 1/2 inch below shoulder seam on left
sleeve

**Men's Old-style Service Dress (Cadet Airmen)** NOTES:

1\. Grade Insignia: Metal chevron worn on right lapel.

2\. CAP Lapel Insignia: Highly polished, worn on left lapel only
(chevron on right) halfway up the seam, resting on but not over it.
Bottom of insignia is horizontal with the ground. Cadet members without
grade wear this device on both lapels.

3\. CAP Aviation Badges and Specialty Insignia: Highly polished, worn
centered 1/2 inch above left breast pocket or ½ inch above ribbons.

4\. Ribbons: Worn centered above left breast pocket, resting on but not
over top edge.

5\. Nameplate: Blue, three-line rests on but not over top edge of right
pocket, between left and right edges.

6\. CAP Specialty Badges: Worn on lower portion of left pocket between
left and right edges and bottom of flap and pocket,and/or on right
pocket between left and right edges and bottom of flap and pocket.

7\. Shoulder Patch: Worn centered, 1/2 inch below shoulder seam on left
sleeve.

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**[Cadet Uniform Wear]{.underline}**

**Authorized Badges and Devices, and Proper Placement on the Uniform**

**ITEM If a member wears the then it will be worn**

**1. Lapel and Collar Insignia** (C.A.P. or U.S. Cutouts)

Placed halfway up the lapel seam, resting on but not over it. Bottom of
insignia is horizontal with the ground.

**2. Shoulder Patch** (Wing/Region)

½ inch below the shoulder seam on the left sleeve of all coats, jackets,
and shirts worn as outer garments and the pullover sweater.

EXCEPTION: Shoulder patch is not worn on new-style service coat.

**3 Headgear** Men Women worn centered on the head two fingers from the
bridge of the nose

**4. Nameplate**

[Men]{.underline} On old-style coat and light blue AF style shirt, it is
worn resting on, but not over,

[Men]{.underline}: Centered ½ inch above the left breast edge of right
pocket centered between left and right edges.

[Women]{.underline}. On old-style coat, worn centered on right side
between lapel and arm seam, 1 to 3 inches higher than top button.
Blouse: (pointed-collar) centered on right side even with or to 1 ½
inches higher or lower than the first exposed button; (rounded collar)
center on right side 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches below bottom of the tab,
parallel with ground.

**5. Aviation Badges CAP (**Awarded in accordance with CAPR 35-6.) US
Military Aviation Badge (Awarded in writing by competent authority.)
Foreign Aviation Badge (Awarded in writing by foreign military
authority.) [Men:]{.underline} Centered 1/2 inch above the left breast
pocket; or ½ inch above the ribbons.

[Women:]{.underline} Centered 1/2 inch above row of ribbons; when no
ribbons are worn, the badges are positioned ½ inch above where an
imaginary row of ribbons

would be positioned (on the left side of the blouse or coat, horizontal
with the nameplate. If specialty insignia is worn, the aviation badge
will be centered 1/2 inch above the specialty insignia. Either miniature
or regular size badges may be worn on service coats, shirts or blouses.
Centered 1/2 inch above the pocket or ribbons on the left breast. CAP
aviation badges are worn 1/2 inch above military badges. Centered 1/2
inch above the pocket or ribbons on left breast. CAP aviation badges are
worn 1/2 inch above other aviation badges.

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**[Cadet Uniform Wear]{.underline}**

**Authorized Badges and Devices, and Proper Placement on the Uniform**
**6. Specialty Insignia (Chaplain, Legal, Medical, EMT, Ground Team)**

**[Men:]{.underline}** Centered ½ inch above the left breast pocket or ½
inch above ribbons. [Women:]{.underline} Centered ½ inch above top row
of ribbons; when no ribbons are worn, positioned ½ inch above where an
imaginary row of ribbons would be positioned (on the left side of the
blouse or coat, horizontal with the nameplate). If the wearer is also
authorized to wear a CAP aviation badge, the specialty insignia will be
worn ½ inch beneath the wings, except the chaplain insignia, which is
worn above the aviation badge.

#### 

#### **7. Specialty Badges Communicator's Badge**(as authorized in CAPM 100-1)

Emergency Services Badge (as authorized in CAPR 35-6)

Safety Badge (as authorized in CAPR 62-1)

Aerospace Education Badge (as authorized in CAPR 280-2)

Cadet Programs Badge

[Men:]{.underline} Centered below the pocket flap on the left breast
pocket of the service coat or shirt when worn as an outer garment. May
also be worn above right breast pocket.

[Women:]{.underline} New service coat: Worn centered 1 1/2 inches

below top of welt pocket on left breast of, and/or on right

side centered between arm seam and lapel, with bottom

edge of badge parallel to top of welt pocket and/or 1/2 inch

above top row of ribbons. Old service coat: Worn centered

1/2 inch above top row of ribbons and/or 1/2 inch above

nameplate on right breast. Blouses: Worn 1/2 inch above

ribbons and/or 1/2 inch above name tag.

**8. Model Rocketry Badge (as authorized in CAPM 50-20)(Cadets only)**

Will be worn centered below flap on left breast pocket. 5-22

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**[Cadet Uniform Wear]{.underline}**

9\. Junior National Rifle Association Marksmanship Badge (Earned in
accordance with NRA program.) (Cadets only)

[Men:]{.underline} With the top edge centered on the left pocket flap of
the service coat or shirt when worn as an outegarment.

[Women:]{.underline} In the same position as specialty insignia (above
the ribbons and beneath the wings).

#### **10. AFJROTC Patch (dual enrolled AFJROTC and CAP cadets who wear the same uniform for both programs)**

Centered 1/2 inch below the shoulder seam on the left sleeve of coats,
jackets, shirts/blouses worn as outer garments and the pullover sweater
with the CAP patch on the right sleeve.

**11. US Military Badges and Devices**

Only those badges and devices authorized for wear on the Air Force
uniform will be worn. Table 5-4 lists the most common badges authorized.
Before wearing any badge not listed in Table 5-4, contact National
Headquarters/DPP for clarification..

**12. Tie Tack/Tie Bar:** Centered between bottom edge of knot and
bottom (tip) of tie.

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**[Cadet Uniform Wear]{.underline}**

[Cadet Ribbons - Order of Precedence]{.underline}

1 U.S. Military Decorations

2\. Silver Medal of Valor

3\. Bronze Medal of Valor

4\. Distinguished Service Medal

5\. Exceptional Service Award

6\. Meritorious Service Award

7\. Commander's Commendation Award

8\. Certificate of Recognition for Life Saving

9\. Unit Citation Award

10\. Spaatz Award

11\. Eaker Award

12\. Earhart Award

13\. Mitchell Award

14\. Goddard Achievement

15\. Doolittle Achievement

16\. Lindbergh Achievement

17\. Rickenbacker Achievement

18\. Wright BrothersAchievement

19\. Arnold Achievement

20\. Curry Achievement

21\. Red Service Ribbon

22\. Search "Find" Ribbon

23\. Air Search and Rescue Ribbon

24\. Disaster Relief Ribbon

25\. Cadet Community Service Ribbon

26\. IACE Ribbon

27\. National Cadet Competition Ribbon

28\. National Color Guard Competition Ribbon

29\. CAC Ribbon

30\. Cadet Special Activities Ribbon

31\. Encampment Ribbon

32\. Cadet Recruiter Ribbon

33\. ROTC Ribbons

Up to 3 ROTC ribbons may be worn

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**[Cadet Physical Fitness Standards]{.underline}**

These are requirements for passing on through your first four
achievements

Phase I Achievements 1-3& the Wright brothers award

  ---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
             MALES                                                   

  age        10      11      12      13      14      15      16      17+

  Sit &      20      21      21      20      23      24      25      28
  reach                                                              

  Curl ups   30      31      34      36      39      38      38      38

  Push ups   10      11      12      16      18      22      24      30

  Shuttle    12.4    12.0    11.2    10.8    10.5    10.2    10.0    9.9
  run                                                                

  Mile run   11:40   11:25   10:22   9:23    9:10    8:49    8:37    8:06
  ---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------

  ---------- --------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
             FEMALES                                                   

  age        10        11      12      13      14      15      16      17+

  Sit &      24        24      25      24      28      31      30      31
  reach                                                                

  Curl ups   25        27      29      30      31      30      30      28

  Push ups   10        10      9       9       9       11      11      12

  Shuttle    13.1      12.5    12.1    11.8    11.9    11.7    11.7    11.7
  run                                                                  

  Mile run   13:00     13:09   12:46   12:29   11:52   11:48   12:42   12:11
  ---------- --------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------

These are requirements for passing on through the next three
achievements

##### Phase II Achievements 4-6

+----------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+-------+
|          | ##   |      |      |      |      |      |      |       |
|          | ## M |      |      |      |      |      |      |       |
|          | ALES |      |      |      |      |      |      |       |
+----------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+-------+
| age      | 10   | 11   | 12   | 13   | 14   | 15   | 16   | 17+   |
+----------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+-------+
| Sit &    | 22   | 23   | 23   | 23   | 25   | 27   | 27   | 31    |
| reach    |      |      |      |      |      |      |      |       |
+----------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+-------+
| Curl ups | 32   | 34   | 37   | 39   | 41   | 41   | 40   | 40    |
+----------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+-------+
| Push ups | 11   | 12   | 14   | 18   | 20   | 25   | 26   | 30    |
+----------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+-------+
| Shuttle  | 12.0 | 11.5 | 11.0 | 10.6 | 10.2 | 10.0 | 9.7  | 9.7   |
| run      |      |      |      |      |      |      |      |       |
+----------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+-------+
| Mile run | 1    | 1    | 9:40 | 8:54 | 8:30 | 8:08 | 7:53 | 7:35  |
|          | 0:58 | 0:25 |      |      |      |      |      |       |
+----------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+-------+

  ---------- -------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
             FEMALE                                                   

  age        10       11      12      13      14      15      16      17+

  Sit &      26       26      27      27      30      32      32      33
  reach                                                               

  Curl ups   30       32      35      37      37      36      35      34

  Push ups   13       11      11      11      11      15      12      16

  Shuttle    12.6     12.1    11.7    11.5    11.6    11.4    11.4    11.3
  run                                                                 

  Mile run   12:08    12:21   12:01   11:40   11:10   11:00   11:24   11:20
  ---------- -------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------

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**[CADET HANDBOOK]{.underline}**

###### Squadron Chain Of Command For Cadets

(Highest to lowest on the squadron level)

1.  Squadron Commander (Sr Member)

2.  Squadron Vice Commander (Sr Member)

3.  Deputy Commander Of Cadets (Sr Member)

4.  Cadet Commander (Cadet)

5.  Deputy Cadet Commander (Cadet)

6.  Cadet First Sergeant (Cadet)

7.  Cadet Flight Commander (Cadet)

8.  Cadet Flight Sergeant (Cadet)

9.  Cadet Element Leader (Cadet)

This chain of command is the various leadership positions in the
squadron relating directly to the cadet program. The Cadets in these
positions are getting a chance to gain leadership experience through
hands on, real life situations. The Sr members are there to help
supervise and guide the cadet programs to reach it's goals set down by
national headquarters. The goals for the cadet program are: leadership
training, aerospace training, emergency services and physical training.
The new cadet should try to use his chain of command lowest (element
leader) to highest (squadron commander) in dealing with questions and
problems.

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[Falcon point system]{.underline}

Prefect inspection 10

Attendance 1 week 5

Attendance 4 week 20

Attendance 2 months 40

Customs and courtesies\* 20

Missions/real training or ftx 10

Fundraisers 5

Perfect drill\*\* 5

Promotion 30

Recruit one person 20

Passing PT test 20

90% or more on testing 20

making NCO 50

Making Mitchell/Earheart... 100

Spaatz 500

Extra details\*\*\* 5

GTM or other specialty 10-15

[Rewards]{.underline}

Special activities 1000 pts. Or top 10% of the cadet corps

\*Maximum points given per meetings

\*\*Ten minutes of perfect drill

\*\*\*Cleaning rooms after meeting ext.

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**[Emergency Services]{.underline}**

This area is an introduction to emergence services

**[Safety:]{.underline}** safety is the most important thing during any
event and you are the most important asset. If you feel something or
someone's actions are unsafe you have the right to stop operations until
you feel satisfied

**[Safety pledge:]{.underline}**

I pledge to do my part to foster a safe environment during all CAP
activities, to be a responsible steward of CAP resources and to fully
prepare myself for the challenging missions that serve America

**[Mission reporting]{.underline}** When you get to a mission you should
have the following: Your 101T and 101 cards your cap ID all of your gear
and be dressed in your bdus make sure that you have your canteens full
of fresh water

**[Gear set up]{.underline}** bigger is not better. When you put your
gear it needs to be as light as possible because you will have to walk a
distance with it.

Here is a basic "H" suspenders set up. This gear consists of:

1 set of ALICE suspenders

1 pistol belt

2 Canteen covers (with ALICE Clips)

2 Canteens (Suggest NOT getting the large round boy scout canteens hard
to carry)

2 Ammo Pouches (with ALICE Clips)

![](media/image15.png)1 but pack (with ALICE Clips)

**Gear packing list:**

FIRST AID KIT (this is for you not anyone that you will be rescuing the)

2-Antiseptic cleaning pads

Antiseptic ointment 17

6-bandages differing sizes

Moleskin

Gauze roller bandage

2-safety pins (large size)

4-Gauze pads

Triangular Bandage

Medical tape

2 pair of rubber gloves

Personal medications with instructions

SURVIVAL KIT- (minimum items for your survival)

10 to 15 feet of duck tape

Large yard leaf bag

Fire starting materials (many will work, small is good)

50 feet of paracord or nylon string

3 yards (9 feet) of aluminum foil

SAR EQUIPMENT

Change of socks

2 Light sources (suggest one handheld flashlight and one small penlight,

extra batteries for both. Small headlamps work as well)

Insect repellant (suggest OFF brand or your)

Lip balm (chapstick plain flavor is suggested)

Sunscreen (no aerosol)

Toilet paper (small and flattened tube)

Work Gloves (leather type or Jersey type)

Small package of baby wipes (for field hygiene)

Calling card

Compass (Silva or lensatic

Water purification tablets

2 MRE's (a type you have tried and like

Poncho with grommets in corners (to make an emergency shelter)

Orange vest

Pocket knife

Whistle

Notepad and writing utensil

Always remember that items need to be waterproofed

For further information on packing see the falcon composite squadron
field manual

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A 101T is a training checklist it lists all the training that needs to
be signed off for a specific job

  -------------------------------------- -- --------- -- -- ------ -- --------- -- ------------------ --
  SPECIALTY QUALIFICATION TRAINING                                                                    
  WORKSHEET GTM3 - Ground Team Member                                                                 
  Level 3                                                                                             

  Task Name                                 Pending         Date      Trainer      Mission            
                                            Date                      CAPID        Number(Optional)   

  **Prerequisites**                                                                                   

  GES - General Emergency Services                                                                    

  CAPT 117 ES Continuing Education                                                                    
  Exam - Part 1                                                                                       

  **Familiarization and Preparatory                                                                   
  Training**                                                                                          

  Complete Task O-0001 (Prepare ground                                                                
  team individual equipment)                                                                          

  Complete Task O-0002 (Conduct                                                                       
  individual refit)                                                                                   

  Complete Task O-0003 (Prevent and                                                                   
  treat hot weather injuries)                                                                         

  Complete Task O-0004 (Prevent and                                                                   
  treat cold weather injuries)                                                                        

  Complete Task O-0101 (Identify natural                                                              
  hazards)                                                                                            

  Complete Task O-0102 (Prevent and                                                                   
  treat fatigue)                                                                                      

  Complete Task O-0103 (Conduct field                                                                 
  sanitation and hygiene)                                                                             

  Complete Task O-0201 (Use a compass)                                                                

  Complete Task O-0601 (Conduct actions                                                               
  if lost)                                                                                            

  Complete Task O-0902 (Exercise                                                                      
  universal precautions)                                                                              

  Complete Task P-0102 (Conduct a phone                                                               
  alert)                                                                                              

  **Advanced Training**                                                                               

  Complete Basic Communications User                                                                  
  Training                                                                                            

  Complete Basic First Aid Training or                                                                
  Equivalent                                                                                          

  Complete Task L-0001 (Basic                                                                         
  Communications Procedures for ES                                                                    
  Operations)                                                                                         

  Complete Task L-0002 (Perform radio                                                                 
  operating procedures)                                                                               

  Complete Task L-0003 (Employ                                                                        
  appropriate radio frequencies                                                                       
  repeaters)                                                                                          

  Complete Task O-0301 Determine                                                                      
  distress beacon bearing)                                                                            

  Complete Task O-0302 (Locate a                                                                      
  distress beacon)                                                                                    

  Complete Task O-0403 (Employ scanning                                                               
  techniques while on foot)                                                                           

  Complete Task O-0404 (Move as part of                                                               
  a search line)                                                                                      

  Complete Task O-0405 (Communicate to                                                                
  other members of a search line)                                                                     

  Complete Task O-0406 (Use whistle                                                                   
  signals)                                                                                            

  Complete Task O-0407 (Conduct                                                                       
  attraction techniques)                                                                              

  Complete Task O-0408 (Identify                                                                      
  aircraft search clues)                                                                              

  Complete Task O-0409 (Identify missing                                                              
  person search clues)                                                                                

  Complete Task O-0410 (Mark a route)                                                                 

  Complete Task O-0411 (Conduct                                                                       
  individual actions on locating a clue)                                                              

  Complete Task O-0412 (Conduct                                                                       
  individual actions on find)                                                                         

  Complete Task O-0413 (Participate in a                                                              
  hasty search)                                                                                       

  Complete Task O-0502 (Participate in a                                                              
  litter carry)                                                                                       

  Complete Task O-0702 (Use a signal                                                                  
  mirror)                                                                                             

  Complete Task P-0101 (Keep a team log)                                                              

  **Exercise Participation**                                                                          

  Exercise Participation-Ground Team                                                                  
  Member                                                                                              

  Exercise Participation-Ground Team                                                                  
  Member #2                                                                                           

  **Unit Certification and                                                                            
  Recommendation**                                                                                    
  -------------------------------------- -- --------- -- -- ------ -- --------- -- ------------------ --

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+--------------------------------------+-----+---+------+-----------+---+---+---+
| SPECIALTY QUALIFICATION TRAINING     |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
| WORKSHEET                            |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
|                                      |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
| GTM2 - Ground Team Member Level 2    |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
+--------------------------------------+-----+---+------+-----------+---+---+---+
| Task Name                            | P   | D | Tra  | Mission   |   |   |   |
|                                      | end | a | iner | Number(   |   |   |   |
|                                      | ing | t | C    | Optional) |   |   |   |
|                                      | D   | e | APID |           |   |   |   |
|                                      | ate |   |      |           |   |   |   |
+--------------------------------------+-----+---+------+-----------+---+---+---+
| **Prerequisites**                    |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
+--------------------------------------+-----+---+------+-----------+---+---+---+
| GTM3 - Ground Team Member Level 3    |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
+--------------------------------------+-----+---+------+-----------+---+---+---+
| Complete Task O-0104 (Setup shelter) |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
+--------------------------------------+-----+---+------+-----------+---+---+---+
| Complete Task O-0202 (Measure        |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
| distance with pace count)            |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
+--------------------------------------+-----+---+------+-----------+---+---+---+
| Complete Task O-0203 (Navigate past  |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
| an obstacle)                         |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
+--------------------------------------+-----+---+------+-----------+---+---+---+
| Complete Task O-0209 (Identify the   |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
| major terrain features on a map)     |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
+--------------------------------------+-----+---+------+-----------+---+---+---+
| Complete Task O-0210 (Identify       |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
| topographic symbols on a map)        |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
+--------------------------------------+-----+---+------+-----------+---+---+---+
| Complete Task O-0211 (Determine      |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
| elevation on a map)                  |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
+--------------------------------------+-----+---+------+-----------+---+---+---+
| Complete Task O-0212 (Measure        |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
| distance on a map)                   |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
+--------------------------------------+-----+---+------+-----------+---+---+---+
| Complete Task O-0213 (Convert        |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
| between map and compass azimuths)    |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
+--------------------------------------+-----+---+------+-----------+---+---+---+
| Complete Task O-0215 (Determine      |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
| azimuths on a map using two points)  |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
+--------------------------------------+-----+---+------+-----------+---+---+---+
| Complete Task O-0216 (Orient a map   |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
| to the ground using terrain          |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
| association)                         |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
+--------------------------------------+-----+---+------+-----------+---+---+---+
| Complete Task O-0217 (Orient a map   |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
| to north using a compass)            |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
+--------------------------------------+-----+---+------+-----------+---+---+---+
| Complete Task O-0420 (Perform an     |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
| Airfield Search (Ramp check))        |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
+--------------------------------------+-----+---+------+-----------+---+---+---+
| Exercise Participation-Ground Team   |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
| Member Level 2                       |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
+--------------------------------------+-----+---+------+-----------+---+---+---+
| Exercise Participation-Ground Team   |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
| Member Level 2 #2                    |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
+--------------------------------------+-----+---+------+-----------+---+---+---+
| CAPT 117 ES Continuing Education     |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
| Exam - Part 1                        |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
+--------------------------------------+-----+---+------+-----------+---+---+---+
| **Familiarization and Preparatory    |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
| Training**                           |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
+--------------------------------------+-----+---+------+-----------+---+---+---+
| **Advanced Training**                |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
+--------------------------------------+-----+---+------+-----------+---+---+---+
| **Exercise Participation**           |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
+--------------------------------------+-----+---+------+-----------+---+---+---+
| **Unit Certification and             |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
| Recommendation**                     |     |   |      |           |   |   |   |
+--------------------------------------+-----+---+------+-----------+---+---+---+

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  ------------------------------------ --------- ------ --------- ------------------ --
  SPECIALTY QUALIFICATION TRAINING                                                   
  WORKSHEET\                                                                         
  GTM1 - Ground Team Member Level 1                                                  

  Task Name                            Pending   Date   Trainer   Mission            
                                       Date             CAPID     Number(Optional)   

  **Prerequisites**                                                                  

  GTM2 - Ground Team Member Level 2                                                  

  Complete Task O-0701 (Recognize and                                                
  react to air/ground signals)                                                       

  Complete Task O-0401 (Work with                                                    
  canine teams)                                                                      

  Complete Task O-0416 (Plan search                                                  
  line operations)                                                                   

  Complete Task O-0417 (Organize a                                                   
  search line)                                                                       

  Complete Task O-0418 (Control a                                                    
  search line)                                                                       

  Complete Task O-0419 (Plan and                                                     
  organize a hasty search)                                                           

  Complete Task O-0703 (Employ ground                                                
  to air signals)                                                                    

  Complete Task O-0802 (Plan and                                                     
  organize site surveillance)                                                        

  Complete Task P-0201 (Sign-in team                                                 
  at mission)                                                                        

  Complete Task P-0202 (Plan and brief                                               
  sortie)                                                                            

  Complete Task P-0203 (Conduct                                                      
  rehearsals)                                                                        

  Complete Task P-0204 (Conduct after                                                
  action review)                                                                     

  Exercise Participation-Ground Team                                                 
  Member Level 1                                                                     

  Exercise Participation-Ground Team                                                 
  Member Level 2 #2                                                                  

  CAPT 117 ES Continuing Education                                                   
  Exam - Part 1                                                                      

  **Familiarization and Preparatory                                                  
  Training**                                                                         

  **Advanced Training**                                                              

  **Exercise Participation**                                                         

  **Unit Certification and                                                           
  Recommendation**                                                                   
  ------------------------------------ --------- ------ --------- ------------------ --

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  -------------------------------------- --------- ------ --------- ------------------ --
  SPECIALTY QUALIFICATION TRAINING                                                     
  WORKSHEET\                                                                           
  FLM - Flight Line Marshaller                                                         

  Task Name                              Pending   Date   Trainer   Mission            
                                         Date             CAPID     Number(Optional)   

  **Prerequisites**                                                                    

  GES - General Emergency Services                                                     

  **Familiarization and Preparatory                                                    
  Training**                                                                           

  Complete Task O-3001 - Discuss                                                       
  Flightline Marshallers                                                               
  Responsibilities                                                                     

  Complete Task O-3002 - State the Five                                                
  Flight Line Safety Precautions                                                       

  Complete Task O-3003 - Identify                                                      
  Requirements for Vehicles on the                                                     
  Flightline                                                                           

  Complete Task O-3004 - Discuss Flight                                                
  Line Safety                                                                          

  Complete Task O-3005 - Discuss Flight                                                
  Line Hazards                                                                         

  **Advanced Training**                                                                

  Complete Basic Communications User                                                   
  Training                                                                             

  Complete Basic First Aid Training or                                                 
  Equivalent                                                                           

  Complete Task L-0001 (Basic                                                          
  Communications Procedures for ES                                                     
  Operations)                                                                          

  Complete Task O-3006 Marshall an                                                     
  aircraft                                                                             

  Complete Task O-3007 - Be a Wing                                                     
  Walker                                                                               

  Complete Task O-3008 - Perform                                                       
  Aircraft Startup Procedures                                                          

  Complete Task O-3009 - Perform                                                       
  aircraft taxi procedures                                                             

  Complete Task O-3010 Perform Aircraft                                                
  Shutdown and Chocking Procedures                                                     

  Complete Task O-3011 - Tie Down and                                                  
  Aircraft                                                                             

  Complete Task O-3012 - Demonstrate                                                   
  Proper Ground Safety Observer                                                        
  Techniques                                                                           

  Complete Task O-3013 - Demonstrate the                                               
  Ability to Fuel an Aircraft                                                          

  Complete Task O-3014 - Demonstrate                                                   
  knowledge of flight line security                                                    

  **Exercise Participation**                                                           

  Exercise Participation-Flight Line                                                   
  Marshaller                                                                           

  Exercise Participation-Flight Line                                                   
  Marshaller #2                                                                        

  **Unit Certification and                                                             
  Recommendation**                                                                     

  CAPT 117 ES Continuing Education                                                     
  Exam - Part 2                                                                        
  -------------------------------------- --------- ------ --------- ------------------ --

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  ------------------------------------- --------- ------ --------- ------------------ --
  SPECIALTY QUALIFICATION TRAINING                                                    
  WORKSHEET\                                                                          
  MRO - Mission Radio Operator                                                        

  Task Name                             Pending   Date   Trainer   Mission            
                                        Date             CAPID     Number(Optional)   

  **Prerequisites**                                                                   

  Complete Basic Communications User                                                  
  Training                                                                            

  GES - General Emergency Services                                                    

  **Familiarization and Preparatory                                                   
  Training**                                                                          

  **Advanced Training**                                                               

  Complete Task L-0001 (Basic                                                         
  Communications Procedures for ES                                                    
  Operations)                                                                         

  Complete Task L-0002 (Perform radio                                                 
  operating procedures)                                                               

  Complete Task L-0003 (Employ                                                        
  appropriate radio frequencies                                                       
  repeaters)                                                                          

  Complete Task L-0004 (message                                                       
  handling procedures)                                                                

  Complete Task L-0005 (Choose a good                                                 
  communications site)                                                                

  Complete Task L-0006 (Take steps to                                                 
  regain communications)                                                              

  Complete Task L-0007 (Conduct                                                       
  scheduled checks)                                                                   

  Complete Task L-0008 (Send a position                                               
  report)                                                                             

  Complete Task L-0009 (Report a clue                                                 
  or Find)                                                                            

  Complete Task L-0010 (Communications                                                
  Safety Procedures)                                                                  

  Complete Task P-0101 Demonstrate the                                                
  ability to keep a log                                                               

  **Exercise Participation**                                                          

  Exercise Participation-Mission Radio                                                
  Operator                                                                            

  Exercise Participation-Mission Radio                                                
  Operator #2                                                                         

  **Unit Certification and                                                            
  Recommendation**                                                                    
  ------------------------------------- --------- ------ --------- ------------------ --

  ---------------------------------------- --------- ------ --------- ------------------ --
  SPECIALTY QUALIFICATION TRAINING                                                       
  WORKSHEET\                                                                             
  MSA - Mission Staff Assistant                                                          

  Task Name                                Pending   Date   Trainer   Mission            
                                           Date             CAPID     Number(Optional)   

  **Prerequisites**                                                                      

  GES - General Emergency Services                                                       

  Complete Basic Communications User                                                     
  Training                                                                               

  Complete Task L-0001 (Basic                                                            
  Communications Procedures for ES                                                       
  Operations)                                                                            

  Complete Task P-0101 Demonstrate the                                                   
  ability to keep a log                                                                  

  Complete Task P-2002 - Demonstrate the                                                 
  ability to escort dignitaries and                                                      
  visitors at mission sites                                                              

  Complete Task P-2003 - Demonstrate the                                                 
  ability to process incoming resources                                                  
  for use on the mission                                                                 

  Complete Task P-2005 - Demonstrate                                                     
  collection and updating of incident                                                    
  status information                                                                     

  Exercise Participation-Mission Staff                                                   
  Assistant                                                                              

  Exercise Participation-Mission Staff                                                   
  Assistant #2                                                                           

  CAPT 117 ES Continuing Education Exam -                                                
  Part 3                                                                                 

  **Familiarization and Preparatory                                                      
  Training**                                                                             

  Complete NIIMS G193 or equivalent                                                      

  Complete Task P-2006 Demonstrate                                                       
  knowledge of the mission staff assistant                                               
  responsibilities                                                                       

  **Advanced Training**                                                                  

  **Exercise Participation**                                                             

  **Unit Certification and                                                               
  Recommendation**                                                                       
  ---------------------------------------- --------- ------ --------- ------------------ --

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  ---------------------------------------- --------- --- -- ------ --- --------- ------------------ --
  SPECIALTY QUALIFICATION TRAINING                                                                  
  WORKSHEET\                                                                                        
  UDF - Urban Direction Finding Team                                                                

  Task Name                                Pending          Date       Trainer   Mission            
                                           Date                        CAPID     Number(Optional)   

  **Prerequisites**                                                                                 

  GES - General Emergency Services                                                                  

  CAPT 117 ES Continuing Education Exam -                                                           
  Part 1                                                                                            

  **Familiarization and Preparatory                                                                 
  Training**                                                                                        

  Complete Task O-0010 (Prepare urban DF                                                            
  team individual equipment)                                                                        

  Complete Task P-0102 (Conduct a phone                                                             
  alert)                                                                                            

  **Advanced Training**                                                                             

  Complete Basic Communications User                                                                
  Training                                                                                          

  Complete Task L-0001 (Basic                                                                       
  Communications Procedures for ES                                                                  
  Operations)                                                                                       

  Complete Task L-0002 (Perform radio                                                               
  operating procedures)                                                                             

  Complete Task L-0003 (Employ appropriate                                                          
  radio frequencies repeaters)                                                                      

  Complete Task L-0101 (Inspect a vehicle)                                                          

  Complete Task O-0201 (Use a compass)                                                              

  Complete Task O-0205 (Locate a point on                                                           
  a map using the CAP Grid System                                                                   

  Complete Task O-0214 (Determine and plot                                                          
  an azimuth on a map)                                                                              

  Complete Task O-0218 (Locate own                                                                  
  position on a map using terrain                                                                   
  association)                                                                                      

  Complete Task O-0220 (Move from point to                                                          
  point in a vehicle using a map)                                                                   

  Complete Task O-0301 Determine distress                                                           
  beacon bearing)                                                                                   

  Complete Task O-0302 (Locate a distress                                                           
  beacon)                                                                                           

  Complete Task O-0303 (Deactivate a                                                                
  distress beacon)                                                                                  

  Complete Task O-0304 (Triangulate on a                                                            
  distress beacon single)                                                                           

  Complete Task O-0420 (Perform an                                                                  
  Airfield Search (Ramp check))                                                                     

  Complete Task P-0101 (Keep a team log)                                                            

  **Exercise Participation**                                                                        

  Exercise Participation-Urban Direction                                                            
  Finding Team                                                                                      

  Exercise Participation-Urban Direction                                                            
  Finding Team #2                                                                                   

  **Unit Certification and                                                                          
  Recommendation**                                                                                  
  ---------------------------------------- --------- --- -- ------ --- --------- ------------------ --

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**THE CADET HANDBOOK**

This handbook is meant to help the new member to immediately get started
on advancing in Civil Air Patrol as soom as possible, and hopefully
answer any questions that a new cadet might have.

OFFICAL SQUADRON HANDBOOK

SEPTEMBER 2004

MAJ. DARREL D. WILLIAMSON

SQUADRON COMMANDER

FALCOM COMPOSITE SQUADRON-IN-126

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