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Group 1 will be hosting the SAR EVAL in June with practice in May. This
is an important exercise for the wing so plan to attend if you are able.

A Newsletter of the Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol March 2009

Page 2 Legislative Visits in Washington D.C.

SLS / UCC Training
Col Barry Melton
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Emergency Services
Having just returned from the Winter 2009 National Board Meeting in Washington, D.C., I
Response Time want to relay a few of the highlights during the trip. The Tennessee Wing delegation
Page 4 consisted of Cadet Lt Col Marcos More’, our wings representative in this year’s Civic
State Director Leadership Academy, Lt Col Bill Lane and myself.
Time to Relax?
Page 5 The day prior to the convening of the National Board is dedicated to visiting
Aerospace Education Congressional offices by Wing Commanders, Governmental Affairs Officers and National
N453CA or Regional officials. When visiting the legislators, it is important that we speak with a
“united voice”, relaying the important issues that impact Civil Air Patrol nationally. During
Page 6 the meetings, we presented two or three “talking points” to our Congressmen and
Safety Senators. Tennessee Wing has enjoyed strong support from our congressional squadron
SOLD for many years. All nine House members are members of the Congressional Squadron.
Page 7-8 Freshman 1st District Congressman Philip Rowe from Johnson City joined the
Congressional Squadron the day following Lt Col Bill Lane’s visit. Because of the current
Cadet Programs
schedule of voting on the Hill, many of the elected officials were in the House or Senate
Huntsville Trip chambers during our visit; therefore we met with staffers in their offices. A successful
West Point meeting with a staffer can be just as much or more beneficial for our cause. Since
Page 9 returning from Washington, I have received emails from staff members in two different
Representative’s offices advising me that the Representative is going to co-sponsor HR
Training Opportunities
1178, a Bill that will ask the GAO to perform a formal study of how, on a national basis,
CISM Reminder CAP can assist the Department of Homeland Security.
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Chaplain Message
Since we are afforded the opportunity to visit Capital Hill only once a year, some of the
Page 11 most important legislative meetings can take place in your home district. Because of the
Awards geographic area covered by the House Districts in Tennessee, most Representatives
New Members, maintain offices in the “major” cities in their District. A brief visit with a staff member in
Squadron and Staff their office can go far in raising the visibility of your unit. I highly encourage Squadron
Page 12 Commanders to make these visits and maintain contact with local staff members on a
regular basis. Invite members of the Congressional Squadron to visit your unit and
Wing Calendar participate in your activities. While observing CAP-USAF regulations, Congressional
Contact Information Squadron members can fly on our aircraft or ride in our vehicles. The same goes for our
State Legislative Squadron members. The point is to reach out to the elected officials in
your area. Making friends with them can be one of the most important relationships you
form.###

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Squadron Leadership School / Unit Commanders course

Knoxville, Tennessee - February 28 - March 1, 2009
Staff
Chap Ivan W McDaneld - TN128 Maj Dale A Lahrs - TN001 1lt Kimberly A Bennett - TN001
Lt Col Wilma E Ward - TN001 Maj Darrell Sexton - TN128 1lt Harry M Barnes - TN001
Lt Col Randall L Stripling - TN001 Maj William A Renaud - TN128 C/Ssgt Elizabeth A Bennett -
Lt Col Dent W Young - TN001 Chap John F Gordy - TN001 TN148

Unit Commanders Course Squadron Leadership School

SM John A Boyer - TN087

2LT Charles D Bustetter - TN004
2LT Charles E Dempsey - TN192
2LT Richard I Dyer - TN192
Chaplain John F Gordy - TN001
2LT William D Gray - TN192
SM Clarence M Jeneau - TN170
Lt Col John C O’Donnell - TN128
Capt Adrian T Lemont - TN170 2LT Samuel P Shaffer - TN001
1LT Kimberly A Bennett - TN001
1LT Patrick A Deem - TN148
Maj Kermit E Duckett - TN001
1LT David W Ellis - TN176
1LT Charles D Hall - TN019
Capt Paul J Hodge - TN148
1LT Gary G Hutchison - TN019
Maj Susan J Hyder - TN173
Maj Stephen L Kintner - TN001
1LT Mark R Landrum - TN187
Lt Col Tracy D Scantland - SER001
Maj Joseph E Wilkins - FL376

Reminder from Lt Col Wilma Ward - When attending any CAP activity members should bring a
completed form 60. http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/forms_publications__regulations/forms_word.cfm
This link will take you to the forms page in word format where you can download, complete, and print your
form 60. Make sure that there is a current completed form 60 on file in your personnel records.

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Emergency Services Missions

Can $20 Improve Response Time?
Capt Gary Pickens, TN119

In my opinion, YES! While some of my fellow CAP members may look at the title of this article with a bit of
skepticism, I can honesty say, from personal experience, this small amount of money can make a difference in
how fast you get “out the door” when you are called for a mission.

Before I give you the justification for my belief, many of you may be thinking about the old saying - CAP stands
for Come and Pay. CAP is a group of professional volunteers and we should expect to lay out some cash. I
learned the truth about how fast or slow you can get out the door shortly after I became a member. The truth
of the matter is that I should have known better and been better prepared. After more than 20 years in the
Army and the National Guard, I should have been partially packed in the event I was called for a mission. That
was not the case on a particular Sunday a couple of years ago.

It was a weekend of watching football and on this particular Sunday the Titans were playing so the entire
family had gathered to watch the game. I had not shaved since going to work on Friday so my appearance
was a bit scruffy. As luck would have it, the phone rings and it is the Operations Officer and his first words
were “Gary, we have a mission”. Reading this now, it kind of sounds like Apollo 13, “Houston, we have a
problem.” Anyway, he asked that I meet him at the airport and had little other information for me. With no
way of knowing how long we would be gone I begin to speculate on the possibilities. A few hours, a few days,
no one knew.

I hung up the phone, went to my closet and grabbed my flight bag, I will need that. There is my flight suit, I
will need that. What if I am gone a couple of days, what else will I need? I need to shave and shower, I can’t
suit up and go without being properly groomed. Boy, I’ve got to hurry, do I need to pack an extra flight suit?
If this lasts a few days, that flight suit is going to get pretty funky so I’d better pack another along with extra
of everything else. As I went to take a quick shower I realized that I didn’t have the toiletry articles needed to
sustain myself for more than 24 hours. I quickly put a kit together from the contents of my bathroom cabinet
and headed to the airfield.

Can you imagine how much time was wasted scrambling around trying to find what I though I might need,
pack it, shower, shave and get out the door? I’m guessing several minutes could have been saved if I had
already been partially packed and ready. In-spite of the delay, we were wheels up about an hour after
notification. That day I said never again will I be unprepared to respond.

Twice a year I purchase travel size products for my trip kit. Since some of the items can get a bit old if not
used, I replace them every six months and either use the opened items or if they are unopened, I take them
to a homeless shelter. Either way, they serve their purpose. With a travel kit and extra uniform and
undergarments already packed, you will be prepared to answer the call.

My Kit Contents:
Deodorant, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Mouthwash, Soap and Container, Razor Blades or disposables, Hair Spray
(for the vain men and beautiful ladies), Toothbrush and Toothbrush cover. The cost on this is about $10. You
may want to add other items increasing the cost a bit. Not a bad price to pay to make sure you are ready for
any mission. As professional volunteers we pride ourselves on being able to respond to any situation quickly
and perform our duties with skill and courage. A little planning now just might remove, or at least reduce, one
more hurdle to our ability to respond to the call.###

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The Holidays Are Behind Us improvement in the accountability of your resources.

It is important you understand that the “Wing”
Time to Relax! results include reviews of your programs/resources
at the squadron level as well as the wing managers -
Have you looked at the wing calendar for the myriad it takes a full court press from the entire team to
of activities this spring and early summer - WOW! make this one turn out right. Then, the big event
Annual validation of communication and supply where the wing has an opportunity to excel every 4
inventories, the Southeast Liaison Region Survey years - the joint CAP/CAP-USAF Compliance
Audit at the end of March, professional education Inspection, 13-15 June. Like the survey audit and
courses, FEMA ICS courses, preparations for another the SAR/DR Eval, it will take the selfless efforts of
great summer encampment at Ft Campbell, the AF many to prepare and complete the CI with the
SAR/DR Evaluation (rehearsal the first weekend in results we all want to see.
May, the actual the first weekend in June), the joint
CAP/USAF Compliance Inspection the second week Now is the time to find ways to make your
in June, the transition training for your 3d C-182T contribution. Get the training you need, get into the
AFCS airplane, cadet competitions, and a lot of other books, roll up your sleeves for the task ahead of
“routine stuff” just to fill in the gaps. Really, there is you. When the going gets tough, the TN CAP Wing
something for everyone, and everyone CAN play a gets going - now is the time to get going.###
very important role.
Your Friendly State Director - John Carnduff
Really, it is a great time to be in TN CAP! For those
of you who joined the Tennessee Wing of the CAP to
provide a service to our nation, and to enjoy doing
those great things, a myriad of opportunities to
make such a contribution are right in front of you.
Everyone, at every level, a member of the wing/
group staff, in a squadron leadership position or a
new member trying to fit in - all have a chance to
make a positive difference. Your partners in the AF
are excited about being a part of these events and
watching/helping you succeed.

With such grand challenges to be won, certainly it

will take a strong effort from everyone to be
successful in the face of such a broad spectrum of
high visibility events. I encourage each of you to
look beyond the normal generous efforts you make,
and look for ways to help one another and the wing
succeed. Already I am in the process of building
this year’s AF Evaluation of the wing’s ES capability
and I assure you it will be a challenging scenario
giving you the capability to demonstrate your
talents. Now is the time to review your ES
qualifications, advance those you can and review
your training so you can make a good contribution
to your wing’s efforts. This is not just the task for a
few in east Tennessee, it is an evaluation of the
wing as a whole.

As for the survey audit, your wing commander and

staff have been making arrangements to show

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The Arrival of N453CA in Tennessee Wing
by: 1st Lt Kimberly Bennett, TN Wing PAO
TN Wing received its first glass cockpit aircraft in
2007. A second in 2008 and on January 11, 2009
Maj Stephen Kintner and Maj Ian Jackson departed
for Kansas to retrieve a third. During the trip they
delivered one of our airplanes, N97018, to Dodge
City Kansas to be modified and used in another CAP
Wing as a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) trainer
and picked up the newest G1000 C182 for TN Wing.
The first 2 1/2 days were spent at the Cessna
factory completing transition training for the G1000.
The next three days were spent in Cessna FAA
Industry Training Scenario Authorized Instructor
Training. During the training they flew
approximately 20 hours. This extensive training was
to prepare them for instructing our TN Wing pilots in
transition training for the glass cockpit aircraft.
After completing the training they returned on 18
January. Tennessee now has 3 glass cockpit 182’s,
3 round dial 182’s and 3 cessna 172’s. It is
becoming more important to train our pilots on
these new G1000’s because they make up 1/3 of
our fleet.
New Technology Advantages- This aircraft has a
very powerful autopilot. “It is the first autopilot I’ve
used that can fly better than I can.” Commented
Maj Kintner. The flight instrumentation is impressive.
There is a capability to collect weather information,
both current and forecast. This aircraft could be
flown into a disaster area where there is no power
and could function as a weather station as long as
there is fuel to run the engine. “This technology is
a great advantage to CAP pilots. CAP allows me to
have the opportunity to train on this type of
advanced technology at a cost that can’t be beat.”
These are also great aircraft to utilize for the Fly a
Teacher program and Cadet Orientation Flights
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because it exposes them to the technology of the
future. MTSU and other schools will be transitioning
to this technology and our CAP cadets will have the
advantage of being exposed to it early.
Safety Advantages- This aircraft incorporates Traffic
Information Service (TIS) which will display other
aircraft on the screen. This allows another level of
awareness of other aircraft in the area. There is
also terrain awareness capability as terrain features
are mapped on the display. This will be a huge help
in mountain flying situations. The display will assist
in maintaining compliance with CAP Reg 60-1 which
requires 1000 feet above ground level to be
maintained at all times. The display shows 200 feet
and below as red and 1000 feet and below shows as
yellow. There are also several engine system
indicators as well as air bags in all seat belts.
Mission Advantages - SAR Functions incorporating
GPS will allow the pilot to set up a search pattern
that the airplane will accomplish. The auto pilot will
fly the search patterns giving the pilot and mission
base confidence in the thoroughness of the task
completed. This will help with pilot fatigue and task
saturation is reduced.
What may be biggest challenge in transitioning to
the G1000? “It requires a new way of thinking and
for pilots with many years of experience on the
round dial, it can be a challenge to adapt to this
new technology.” Says Maj Kintner.
Want more information? Below is a link to some
reasonably priced (as low as $3.99) simulator
software for the G1000.###
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/search.do?
searchStr=G1000+simulator+software
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Safety

Maj Stephen Kintner, Wing Director of Safety

Do you ever wish you could speak your mind about a safety item? Now is your chance. I received a
suggestion that an online forum would be a good tool to share safety information with each other in the
Tennessee Wing. Well, that “suggestion” has been given “substance” and is now a reality. I would encourage
every member to visit the Tennessee Wing website at www.tnwg.cap.gov and take advantage of the online
discussion forum. There are separate forums for General Discussion, Ground Safety and Air Safety. To access
the forum, you will need to create your own account with username and password. A visit to the “Safety
Department” on the website will get you to the forum menu. As the wing Director or Safety, I will keep a
close watch on the suggestions and discussion and comment as appropriate. And, of course, if an item needs
immediate attention, contact me directly at safety@tnwg.cap.gov. My thanks to 1Lt David Sledge of TN-185
for this suggestion and to 1Lt Erika Mourar of TN-176 for the first “post” on the Ground Safety Forum. My
thanks also goes to 1Lt Rob Borsari, the TN Wing IT guy, for creating the forum on the website and
contributing the first “post” on the Air Safety Forum.

I might also add that NHQ has also had a program for sharing your safety ideas. “CAPSafe” was developed
just for this purpose. You can contribute easily to this program by visiting your eServices webpage and
clicking on the “CAP Safety Suggestions” tab on the left side of the page. Let’s get the discussion going. Your
suggestion could be the one item that will prevent a mishap or accident. Some CAP members hold the duty
position of Safety Officer. In reality, every CAP member is a safety officer and we can each fulfill that
responsibility by encouraging one another at every level of leadership to conduct ourselves in a safe manner.
Mishaps decrease our effectiveness through the loss of resources due to injury or loss of equipment. Make it
your mission to “speak up” for safety.###

SOLD

The old Wing Headquarters

building on Sevier Avenue in
Knoxville has officially been sold.
The contract was signed on
February 17 and we expect to
close sometime in May. Wing
staff have nearly completed
emptying the building and hope to
have the last items out in the next
few weeks. TN Wing acquired the
building in 1972 and it was
utilized as the Wing Headquarters
until October of 2006 when the
offices relocated to McGhee Tyson
Airport in Alcoa just a few miles
away. The photographs are of a memorial marker in front of the
building which was dedicated to Colonel William C Tallent, the building
itself and the finance committee that was so pleased that this sale has
taken place. Many of you may wonder what will become of the
proceeds of the sale. The intention at this time is to hold the funds to
help secure a more permanent TN Wing Headquarters location.

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The Black Knights (TN-008)

Spend a Day in Huntsville
by: Cadet 1st Lt James Bailey

If you are planning a visit to the Space and Rocket

Center (SRC) in Huntsville Alabama, there are a few
things that you need to know.

First, it holds just about everything anyone would

care to know about space. Second, this is actually
where the campus of space camp is located. Third,
the museum is a lot bigger than you expect with the
two-level museum, the Rocket Park, and the
entrance building. The museum has most of the
equipment that the astronauts have used in their
training and the actual missions. It also has a U.S.
Army display with some high-tech gadgets and
devices they use. The cafeteria, Imax theater, main
gift shop and the climbing wall are also in the
museum. The building also has numerous
simulators and rides such as Space Shot and G-
force. There is no charge for any of these activities.

Even though the SRC is huge, you always know

where you are by using the Saturn 1 at the entrance
and Saturn V at Rocket park as a point of reference.
Sitting along with the Saturn V, are a few smaller
rockets including the U.S. Army Redstone, the
Mercury-Redstone, the Jupiter, and a few others. In
the entrance to the museum, you’ll see a display of
the future of space travel. As futuristic as it
appears, these advances are not far from reality.
Also in the entrance you’ll find a Saturn V broken
down to show the different stages of it’s flight.

A good thing to keep in mind if you go with CAP is

to make sure you hold on to your hat. It’s a big
place, with a lot of people. If it falls out of your
hand or from your belt, a little kid will see it on the
ground and grab it as a cool prize and you’ll never
see that hat again. At least that’s what I think
happened to mine.###
Members of the Black Knights Squadrons from Left
to Right: 2nd Lt Jerry Brown, C/Amn Wesley Shupe
(parent: Misty Shupe) C/1st Lt James Bailey, C/Amn
James Eldreth, C/Ssgt Mark Shupe, Capt Bryan
Jones, and Capt Gerald Bailey

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Jeremy Sledge comforts of home. Top on the list for him are his
Appointment to West Point ipod, cds, playstation, and his cell phone which will
be taken on day one. “Even with all of this, you
have to consider the benefits of attending West
Jeremy became a
Point over the small discomforts. Ask me again in
member of CAP in
four if I think it was worth it.”
November 2006 after
attending an Explorer
For Jeremy, the requirements to be considered were
group information
straight forward except for the PT test. Preparing
session on the Civil Air
for the PT test had been the most challenging part
Patrol with the St
of pursuing this dream. “There isn’t a minimum
Edwards Squadron.
requirement, you simply have to give it your best
This was a natural fit
and then wait to see if it was good enough.” Says
given his interest in a
Jeremy. He has been and continues to work with a
military career. Since
trainer to make sure that he is physically prepared
joining the squadron,
for West Point.
Jeremy says that
National Honor Guard
How did CAP help to prepare him? Through the
Academy in Maryland
cadet program he was able to strengthen and
and Winter Encampment in Florida have been two
demonstrate his leadership ability. It helped to
of the highlights. The St Edwards Cadet
solidify his decision to pursue a military path. It
Squadron is one of the largest squadrons in the
also helped him to be more confident, especially
Nashville area. Jeremy was able to share this
with interview and review board situations. “West
experience with the other cadets in his squadron at
point will offer me challenges that are beyond
a recent meeting. He signed the acceptance card
normal college classes, my living needs will be met
with his squadron surrounding him.
and I will even get paid to go to school so that I can
focus on studying and becoming the best that I can
So what sparked his interest in the military? The
be.”
simple answer is September 11, 2001. A day that
changed many Americans was extremely personal to
Jeremy’s parents, David and Ryn Sledge, said that
Jeremy. *My uncle is a Lt Col in the Air Force and
he appeared to have no signs of stress through the
worked in the Pentagon at the time. When we
intense process. They are preparing themselves for
heard that the first tower was hit that day, my
the challenge of sending their only child away to
teacher immediately turned the television onto the
school. “This is his dream and we understand and
news. About an hour later, we saw that the
totally support him in this decision. I don’t think
Pentagon had been hit. My first thought, and the
anyone could be more proud of a child than we are
only thing I thought about for the rest of the day,
of Jeremy and the man that he has become.”###
was “Is Uncle Reagan okay?” and I decided that I
wasn’t going to just sit around and let another kid
Congratulations C/1st Lt Jeremy Sledge on your
go through what I had gone through that day. It
appointment to The United States Military Academy
was after this that he began to consider a military
at West Point.
career. “September 11 was a scary day for
everyone, especially those who knew someone
directly involved. That day I transformed from a
fifth grader who happened to be an American and
became an American who happened to be a fifth
grader.”

Jeremy set his sights on West Point while in the 7th

Grade. After much investigation, he decided that it
was more than just a college, it was an experience
which he had been preparing for his whole life. So
what is he most concerned about as he starts this
new chapter in his life? The mental challenge of
adjusting to military life and loosing some of the
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Training Opportunities - Event Information
Group 2 and 3 SAREX
28-29 March at Springfield TN. Types of training
available: Air Operations (Mission Pilot, Mission
Observer, Mission Scanner), Mission Base Staff, and
flight line marshaller and flight line supervisor
training. Website: www.intelliprof.com
Mission Objectives:
• Provide initial sortie opportunities to Mission
Pilots, Observers and Scanners that need to
renew their SQTR specialty. Second aircrew
priority goes to mission participants that have one
flight remaining on their SQTR.
• Utilize short cycle scenarios to maximize the
number of participants performing scenarios.
Sorties should be no more than one hour from
wheels up to wheels down.
Harry M. (Butch) Barnes, CISM Coordinator for Tennessee - All IC 's should make sure they read 60-5,
specifically, 60-5 6.b. During each mission operational period, every 24 hours, a quick review of the need for
CISM intervention should be made for all personnel participating in the mission. For all members who meet CISM
qualifications be sure you are up to date on ICS 100-700. As many as 15 in TN Wing Have been dropped from
the list by National HQ. Check your 101 card.
Group 2 - Assistance Needed
by: C/1Lt. Joseph Murphy
On Saturday, April 25, 2009, the Cohutta 100
Mountain Bike Race will be held in the Cherokee
National Forest. Last November, members of the
Chattanooga Composite Squadron and other CAP
members were able to work at a similar event, the
US Adventure Race Association National
Championship. Because of this, race directors saw
first hand the benefits of having CAP members
present, and have invited us to the event in April. In
turn, the Chattanooga Composite Squadron is
asking for assistance from all available CAP
members, officers and cadets alike. The event will
last from 0700 until 2000( Eastern Time) on April
25.
Last November, at the Adventure Race, there were
opportunities to use training in real-life situations.
For instance, some cadets constructed a make-shift
shelter during the heavy rainfall of that day. Others
helped transport what seemed like a thousand
canoes. By the end of the day, everyone was wet
and tired, but no one was complaining. Rather,
enjoyment and satisfaction were written on the
faces of both the cadets and officers.
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• Utilize scenarios that have expanding square,
creeping line, parallel track and route searches,
and ELT search.
• Require aircrew renewal participants to take an
online refresher course based on NESA materials.
• Utilize a mission web site.
• Use mission web site pre-registration to organize
aircrews prior to the mission
• Provide refresher training on air operation
procedures on Friday night.
• Provide Flight Line Marshaller and Flight Line
Supervisor renewal and basic training
Contact Shaun vanBergen, 615-498-6309,
s.s.v@charter.net; Steve Yeager, 615-775-6707,
slyeag@gmail.com; or Hugh Cameron,
317-201-4769, hcameron@projecttools.com for
more information.
Qualifications for this event are minimal. Basically,
any CAP member can attend. All that is required is a
complete BDU uniform plus two meals and plenty of
water, plus an orange vest. Other qualifications, like
First Aid or Radio Operator, are preferable, but not
necessary for this event. In general, tasks will
include manning a rest station and assisting the
racers with anything they need. With over 500
racers expected, there is also a possibility that First
Aid might be necessary. The main goal is simply to
make the race run as smoothly as possible. Also, we
hope to have an educational experience while
working in the woods, and to apply our training in
practical situations. Finally, we hope to once again
enjoy ourselves, and to make the most of this
opportunity to serve our community.
For more details, please contact 1Lt. Mark Landrum,
Chattanooga Composite Squadron (423) 827-9095
mark.landrum@chattanoogacap.info
Once again, please consider attending this event. You
will not regret it. If you enjoy working in the woods,
using radios, or just being with other CAP members,
this event is for you. We hope to see you there.
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A PERSPECTIVE ON SQUADRON LEADERSHIP SCHOOL

From “THE HAPPY C.A.P. CHAPLAIN”

Ivan McDaneld, Captain, TN Group 1

Within two months after I started my career with Civil Air Patrol, I took part in my first Squadron Leadership School. Although I was just
a novice’ Lt. Col Wilma Ward and Major Darrell Sexton invited me to lead the opening prayer both days. From the beginning I was both
a student and a participant. It was an honor! I was very impressed with that school. I set a goal to advance along the road of
Professional Development so that I could add other important skills and eventually take a greater role in SLS. I have now taught in
SLS, CLC, and UCC.

Last month I was allowed the privilege to be the Director of our SLS at McGhee-Tyson in Knoxville, TN. I had ten students, a perfect
size for a good class (big enough to make things interesting but small enough for good networking and interaction). I was a “happy
camper”, as they say. I have gone well beyond my original goal in many ways and what I really expected to accomplish, but now I’m
even more excited. I believe in SLS and what it can do to “jump-start” a Civil Air Patrol Senior Member’s career. Let me tell you why
from the HAPPY Chaplain’s point of view.

• It’s FOUNDATIONAL – This is a vital organization and our Mission for America is more important than ever. We have
established good working relationships with Homeland Security, FEMA, TEMA, and various EOC’s. SLS will serve to provide
solid grounding that can solidify your personal preparation for greater service as you discover your own unique role in this
structure.

• It’s FUNCTIONAL – In the three years since I took SLS as a novice, the program has gotten so much better. As an instructor,
I can assure you that this latest curriculum really does what it is supposed to do, prepare you for leadership. And I’m not just
talking about CAP. You will be a better person by using these principles at home, at work, in your community and faith group
or whatever. As you become a well-rounded CAP member through SLS, CLC, etc. you will become a more fulfilled, healthier,
and happier individual. Which brings me to my last point, which will not surprise my past students and all my friends and
colleagues in CAP:

• It’s FUN – at least, it should be. (Learning regulations and structure and protocol is a big part of SLS. If it is a pleasure and
not a chore to get started in Professional Development, everything else will fall into place.)

In my philosophy of chaplaincy, I believe that we are each a complex whole with many dimensions. My friends in Critical Incident
Stress Management also make use of this holistic concept. CISM recognizes that we all share the dimensions of: Physical,
Intellectual, Social, Emotional, as well as Spiritual. This philosophy is a part of my approach to Professional Development in Civil
Air Patrol and Squadron Leadership School in particular. I believe a good chaplain will make the effort to train like the CAP
members she/he will serve. Your Commander, your Squadron, and your fellow CAP officers need a Chaplain who understands,
who is a leader in their own right, who sets a standard for others to follow. I’d always rather see a sermon than hear one and let’s
face it, people are right when they tell us “what you do speaks so loudly, I can’t hear what you say!”

Blessings! Captain Ivan McDaneld, the
HAPPY Captain

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CAP Awards and New Members Berry Field Composite Squadron

February 1 - March 15, 2009 Cadet Alvin D South
Henry County Composite Squadron
Charles E “Chuck” Yeager Award (AEPSM) SM William L Bullington
SM Matthew E Bailey TN004 Knoxville Senior Squadron 1
Capt Gary D Pickens TN119 SM John E Powell
Chap Capt Ivan W McDaneld TN128 Jackson Madison County Senior Squadron
2Lt Nordehl Unbehaun TN087 SM Malcolm D Wilcox
1Lt Theresa A Hill TN114 SM Robert W Wilson
C/Msgt Gabriel A Sanchez-Vinas TN004 SM Jeffery Brewer
SM Edward R Woerle
Level 1 - (Membership Ribbon) SM Andrew W Wilson
SM Carter D Vath TN119 Cadet Alexander Wilson
SM John W Younker TN014 SM Gerald A Shelton
SM Jackie L Younker TN014 SM Rodney D Wilson
SM Adam C Wilson TN148 SM William C Lane
SM Lisa M Huestis TN080 Sumner County Cadet Squadron
2Lt Charles D Stout TN005 Cadet Jason D Etchebarren
SM John S Raehn TN119 Oak Ridge Composite Squadron
SM Amy L Vath TN119 Cadet Jesse K Griffen
SM Jeffery Murphy TN192 Chattanooga Composite Squadron
SM Heath W Cherneski TN036 SM Dale E Grisso
Hendersonville Cadet Squadron
Level II - Benjamin O Davis, Jr Award Cadet Matthew J Faulkner
(Leadership Ribbon) Cadet Hunter J E Riffe
Capt Charles W Chance Tullahoma Composite Squadron
Cadet Seth D Whitehead
Level III - Grover Loening Award Cadet Luke V Whitehead
(Loening Ribbon) Rhea County Composite Squadron
Maj Stephen L Kintner TN001 Cadet Austin Scott Slone
Maj Sam Senemounnarath TN162 Cadet Nathan G Rothwell
Capt David A Stoner TN001 Cadet Jonathan Fry
St Edwards Cadet Squadron
Level IV - Paul Garber Award Cadet Elvia B Watkins
(Garber Ribbon) Cadet Anthony A Couch
Lt Col Gary T Ward TN185 Cadet Salin T Dumasane
Cadet Monroe Smith
Level V - Gill Robb Wilson Award Cadet Lauryn N Green
(Wilson Ribbon) Cadet Jacob I Green
Lt Col Dent W Young TN001 Cadet Joselyn C Alvarez
Williamson County Cadet Squadron
Cadet Ian T Clara
New CAP Members SM David D Armstrong
SM Joseph J Clara
Kingsport Composite Squadron Cadet Luke D Cecil
SM Patsy S Meridith Lewis County Cadet Squadron
Cadet Neil T Ledford SM William S Harrell
Millington Composite Squadron Marshall County Cadet Squadron
SM Jim A Park Cadet Brandon J Stuckey
Cadet John P Lindsey

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Calendar of Events January-September 2009

March 15-18 Group 2 SAREX
13-16 Combined Group 2 and 3 joint SAREX June
13-15 Group 1 SAREX 5-8 SAR Evaluation
21 Command Call Arnold AFB 12-15 Wing Compliance Inspection
20-22 Drill Team Practice at Tullahoma (subject to 26-29 Group 3 SAREX and Group 1 SAREX
change) July
27-30 Group 2 & 3 Joint SAREX 5 - 11 TN Wing Encampment at Ft. Campbell
27-30 NPS SAREX 6 - 24 A.E. Summer Workshop for Teachers
April 18-19 AFRCC Search Management Course (Army
4 FAA Wings Seminar (DKX) Reserve Center - Nashville)
17-19 SER Cadet Competition at Maxwell AFB in 24 - 27 Group 3 SAREX
Montgomery, AL 24 - 27 Group 2 SAREX
22 Earth Day www.earthday.net August
25 Tullahoma Open House 14 - 17 Wing-Wide Combined SAREX &
25 Chattanooga Adventure Race Event (100 mile Mtn. Communications Exercise
Bike Race) 29 - 30 SLS / UCC in Tullahoma
May September
1 Space Day www.spaceday.org 2 - 8 Summer Board - San Antonio, TX
2 Astronomy Day ay/astroday.html 12 - 13 SCX Air Show
1-4 SAR Evaluation (Practice) 18 - 19 Millington Air Show
15-18 Group 3 SAREX

Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol Public Affairs / Media Contact

Official Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force

Wing Commander, Col Barry Melton 1st Lt Kimberly Bennett (865) 382-5130
Vice Commander, Lt Col Bill Lane email: kbennett@tnwg.cap.gov or bennettcap@me.com
Wing Administrator, Ms Beverly Huff
Visit us on the Web:
PO Box 250 www.tnwg.cap.gov
Alcoa, TN 37701 www.gocivilairpatrol.com
voice: (865) 342-4880 fax: (865) 342-4882
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12 January 2009