*Civil Air Patrol*

*Drug Demand Reduction Program*

*Lesson 1*

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*What Is The CAP DDR Program & Why Is It Important?*

*This Lesson Plan Produced By Your Drug Demand Reduction Program*

What Is The CAP DDR Program & Why Is It Important?

PART I

GENERAL Information

LESSON OBJECTIVES: The objective of this lesson is for each member to:

1\. Become better acquainted with the CAP Drug Demand Reduction Program
(DDRP).

2\. Understand its importance to Civil Air Patrol.

Desired Learning Outcomes:

1\. Understand the purpose of the CAP DDRP and its importance.

2\. Be familiar with the DDRP governing directives.

3\. Be aware of the three elements of the DDRP.

LENGTH OF LESSON: 30 -- 35 minutes

METHOD: Lecture and Discussion

REFERENCES:

1\. AFI 44-159, *Demand Reduction Program*

2\. Civil Air Patrol Regulation 51-1, *Drug Demand Reduction Program*

3\. Civil Air Patrol Pamphlet 51-2 (Draft), *Civil Air Patrol School
Program*

VISUAL AIDS/HANDOUTS/ACTIVITY MATERIALS: 13 Slides

READINGS:

1\. AFI 44-159, *Demand Reduction Program*

2\. Civil Air Patrol Regulation 51-1, *Drug Demand Reduction Program*

3\. Civil Air Patrol Pamphlet 51-2 (Draft), *Civil Air Patrol School
Program*

WEBSITES: [www.cap.gov](http://www.cap.gov/)

[www.af.mil](http://www.af.mil/)

KEYS TO IMPLEMENTING LESSON OBJECTIVES:

1\. Review and understand the directives governing DDRP.

2\. Review and understand the three elements of DDRP.

3\. Know why DDRP is important to CAP.

4\. Review referenced websites for current program information.

PART II

LESSON PLAN

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##### INTRODUCTION

##### SLIDE 1 - WHAT IS THE CAP DDR PROGRAM & WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

Did you know that on average about 2,200 people in the United States die
annually from illegal drug use? The CAP DDR program is helping to reduce
this illegal drug death rate through education and training.

This lesson will provide you with a basic knowledge of DDRP and its
importance to CAP. We will discuss what the program is about, what
governs it and the major elements of the program.

Now that you have an idea of what we will cover, let's take a look at it
in more depth.

BODY

##### SLIDE 2 - WHAT IS THE CAP DDR PROGRAM?

DDRP is a comprehensive program chartered with the responsibility to
make CAP a drug-free environment that promotes and supports education,
community involvement, and social responsibility. DDRP began in 1994 to
support the \"Air Force family\" within 30 miles of active Air Force
bases, Air Force Reserve bases or stations, Air National Guard bases,
and DoD units with 100 or more Air Force personnel.

In order to enable program funding and growth, DDRP was integrated into
the Air Force DDR mission, and funds are allocated by the Air Force
Surgeon General.

Since that time, the program scope has expanded to include the entire
CAP organization with a special emphasis on cadets.

SLIDE 3 -- DDRP MISSION

The DDRP mission statement on this slide is the heart and soul of the
program. Briefly, the mission of this program is to:

-   Promote Civil Air Patrol as a positive community service lifestyle

-   Encourage youth to remain in school until graduation

-   Focus on drug abuse education, prevention and awareness

-   Provide positive activities as an alternative to drug abuse

##### SLIDE 4 - WHY IS DDRP IMPORTANT?

The use of illegal drugs in the armed forces, over many years, has
caused the military services to adopt aggressive drug education and
prevention programs in an effort to educate, prevent and help the
members of the military to understand the problem that drugs have
brought to our civilization.

Likewise, CAP saw the need for drug education and prevention and the
Drug Demand Reduction Program was created. Its inception has brought
together several initiatives to assist squadrons, groups, wings and
regions to instill an aggressive, positive, drug-free attitude in CAP
members, Air Force families, Department of Defense civilians and
school-age children. Increased awareness of substance abuse issues that
affect the health of our members is vital to the overall mission of
Civil Air Patrol and the communities in which CAP units reside. These
initiatives have proven to be very attractive and are well received by
parents, school principals, teachers, coaches, etc.

Next we will discuss the three major elements of the Drug Demand
Reduction Program.

SLIDE 5 -- DDR PROGRAM ELEMENTS

The three CAP DDRP elements are Education and Training, School Program,
and Community Outreach. Let's take a look at each one.

SLIDE 6 -- EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Never has there been a greater need to increase our knowledge about drug
abuse than there is today. Ever-changing drug use patterns and the need
to develop new and effective treatment and prevention interventions
underscore the importance of education and training.

Resources that CAP units use to support education and training sessions
include Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard members for their
leadership and expertise, and cadet sponsor members for their logistical
and supervisory support.

Resources also include local substance prevention agencies/coalitions,
Drug Enforcement Administration DDR Administrators, Federal Bureau of
Investigation Community Outreach Coordinators, state governor drug
policy coordinators, and fire, police, rescue, medical and hospital
personnel.

SLIDE 7 - EDUCATION AND TRAINING (Continued)

In carrying out this program, the CAP DDRP:

-   Provides substance abuse information/classes. They use CAP members,
    USAF Drug Demand Reduction Coordinators (DDRCs), and/or state
    National Guard Drug Demand Reduction Administrators (DDRAs) as
    resources to educate members and youth on the dangers of drugs.

-   Supports CAP units with education and training materials, resources
    and innovative activity lesson plans.

-   Facilitates approved bi-annual regional DDR conferences with the
    DDRAs. These conferences explain, promote, develop, and coordinate
    national, regional, wing, group, and squadron DDR Programs.

-   Provides portable display booths, posters, promotional items and
    videos to advertise and promote CAP DDRP.

To facilitate all of these actions at the squadron or flight level,
there is a CAP officer assigned as the Drug Demand Reduction Officer
(DDRO). The DDRO is responsible for DDR training in the unit and
coordinating with outside agencies regarding the DDR Program. The DDRO
coordinates unit activities with the Wing DDRA to ensure all facets of
program activities are conducted in accordance with applicable
directives.

SLIDE 8 -- SCHOOL PROGRAM

DDRP serves as the sponsor for the CAP School Program, now known as the
School Enrichment Program. This is an innovative attempt to reach the
youth of America in a way that teaches leadership, aerospace education,
respect, manners and accountability while focusing on a drug-free
lifestyle. The program places CAP squadrons, or flights from a squadron,
into schools during the day or as an after-school activity with help and
support from a local host CAP unit. The CAP School Program maintains the
same standards as the regular CAP Cadet Program available throughout the
nation; only the location, audience and time the program is conducted
are different. The program is achieving growing success in both urban
and rural schools.

The objective of the CAP School Program, starting with sixth grade
students, is to provide cadets instruction in aerospace education,
fundamental leadership theory and application, physical fitness, and
moral leadership that may not be available to their peers. Additionally,
they receive training in emergency services, communications, safety,
model rocketry, flight orientation, and other training and social
activities.

The first CAP School Program (formerly called the Middle School
Initiative) was formed just outside the gates of Kirtland AFB near
Albuquerque, New Mexico. Initially formed with donated uniforms from the
Navy, this concept was later assimilated as a CAP DDR initiative to fill
the leadership/citizenship training void. Starting with one school,
Wilson Middle School, the program expanded to 70 students in three
middle schools. The school program was conducted as part of the Social
Studies class that incorporated the standard Cadet Program curriculum
into the process, and access to school facilities multiplied the ability
of the unit to conduct many varied activities. Cadets wore the CAP
uniform to school one day a week, much like the JROTC program. Fifteen
of the 70 cadets earned scholarships (approximately \$10,000 each) to
New Mexico Military Institute -- a first.

The CAP School Program offers schools a ready-to-use, structured program
that provides a positive leadership experience for students. The aim of
the school program is completion of the 16 cadet program achievements
over a six-year period. The highest achievement is the Spaatz Award.
Upon completion of Achievement 16, cadets will be well versed in
aviation and space, fundamental leadership theory and application,
physical fitness, citizenship, safety, and other training activities
that are challenging, fun and the envy of their peers. The bottom line
is that through CAP, we can offer America's youth a hope for a
successful future ... and show them how to achieve their goals and
aspirations.

SLIDE 9 - COMMUNITY OUTREACH

The objective of the Community Outreach program is to place local CAP
units in the forefront of their community as an organization that can
communicate with youth on issues such as illegal drug use.

Knowledgeable cadets can benefit in the Community Outreach program in
that they are peers of other youngsters with whom they converse about
drug issues. Generally, the unit DDRO sets up the Community Outreach
program and mentors the cadets before, during and after each activity.

SLIDE 10 -- COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

CAP members become involved with base or local community coalitions to
support their Community Outreach activities. They provide essential and
supplemental assistance to Community Outreach projects such as:

-   Red Ribbon Week Campaign. The annual Red Ribbon Week Campaign is
    conducted during the last week in October to allow people and
    communities to demonstrate a visible stand against drugs and to show
    their personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle and the creation
    of a drug-free America through the symbolic act of wearing a red
    ribbon. The campaign is in memory of a U.S. Drug Enforcement
    Administration (DEA) agent, Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who was killed
    in 1985 while investigating a multi-billion-dollar drug scam. The
    United States Congress proclaimed the Red Ribbon Campaign in 1988.
    Since then, it has grown to reach millions of Americans.

-   Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) with Air Force, Navy, and Department
    of Juvenile Justice. DEFY is a science-based substance abuse
    prevention program that is targeted for children 9-12 years old. It
    is designed to enhance the protective factors and reduces the risk
    factors that research indicates are associated with substance abuse,
    academic failure, and juvenile delinquency. DEFY provides children
    with the tools they need to resist drugs and alcohol.

-   Military youth and teen programs

-   Family community centers

-   Community health fairs

-   Base-sponsored community activities

-   Chaplain activities

-   Parent groups

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-   Base open houses and air shows

-   Joint agency activities that collaborate with other base agencies.
    One such program is a Model Rocketry Program (reference CAPR 50-20).
    When the activity has a Drug Demand Reduction connection, it is run
    with DDR personnel for cadets and base youth. Participation in base
    "open house/appreciation days" in any fashion brings CAP into
    contact with the outside population.

Note: DDR portable displays and videotapes, along with cadets and
seniors, tell the CAP story during events and activities described
above. Cadets who are proudly wearing their uniform and knowledgeable of
the program are the best way to demonstrate the value of the Cadet
Program.

PART III

CONCLUSION

SLIDE 11 - SUMMARY

During this lesson we have looked at the purpose of Civil Air Patrol
Drug Demand Reduction Program and its importance to CAP. We discussed
the directives that govern DDRP, both Air Force and CAP. We also
reviewed the three DDRP elements of Education and Training, School
Program, and Community Outreach.

Drug awareness is important to all members of CAP, USAF, DoD civilians
and the youth of our nation. There are many ways to educate every age
group on the dangers of illegal drugs and other substances that may be
misused.

Through DDRP, Civil Air Patrol is making a difference in trying to keep
America drug free. It is our duty, as citizens, to help keep ourselves,
our families, friends and associates drug free. Will you help me do this
for our country?

SLIDE 12 -- LESSON PLAN RESOURCES

##### There are three directives that prescribe how the drug demand reduction program is administered and who is affected by the program. These directives are:

##### Air Force Instruction (AFI) 44-159, *Demand Reduction Program* 

##### Civil Air Patrol Regulation (CAPR) 51-1, *Drug Demand Reduction Program* 

##### Civil Air Patrol Pamphlet (CAPP) 51-2 (Draft), *CAP School Program*

##### These directives establish the DDR program within the USAF, CAP, and the CAP School Program. They are applicable to every cadet and senior member of CAP. 

##### 

LESSON REVIEW

SLIDE 13 -- QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION

1\. Describe the CAP DDRP. The CAP DDRP is a comprehensive drug
prevention program chartered with the responsibility to make CAP a
drug-free environment.

2\. Why is DDRP important? It is important in that it is designed to
increase the awareness of substance abuse issues that may affect the
health of our members, family and community.

3\. What documents govern DDRP? AFI 44-159 and CAPR 51-1.

4\. What Air Force agency provides primary funding for DDRP? Air Force
Surgeon General.

5\. Briefly describe the three elements of DDRP and their functions.
Education and Training, School Program, and Community Outreach.

6\. What is Red Ribbon Week? The annual Red Ribbon Week Campaign is
conducted during the last week in October to allow people and
communities to demonstrate a visible stand against drugs and to show
their personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle and the creations of
a drug-free America through the symbolic act of wearing a red ribbon.
The campaign is in memory of a DEA agent, Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who
was killed in 1985 while investigating a multi-billion-dollar drug scam.
The United States Congress proclaimed the Red Ribbon Campaign in 1988.
Since then, it has grown to reach millions of Americans.