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116 ES Course and FLG NCO Academy in January

From The Commanders Daughter:

Canandaigua Composite Squadron

New York Wing, Civil Air Patrol Canandaigua, New York
Volume 5 Issue 2, December 2004

Training Opportunities in January

structure, I knew how to wear the uniform, shine my boots, I knew how to march and do drill, and I also had some basic leadership skills. Knowing all of this prior to entering the Air Force proved to be a great advantage because by the end of Basic Training, I had been given the award of Honor Graduate. I felt very proud to obtain this award because not many people are awarded it, and there is a very strict criteria that needs to be met in order to even qualify for the award. Also, further down the road in Tech School I was awarded Distinguish Graduate of my class. The Civil Air Patrol has proven to be very advantageous to me in many ways. I give credit to this great organization for all the awards and honors I have acquired since I've been in the United States Air Force. It has helped me tremendously, and it is a wonderful program for those planning to join the military, and even those who aren't. I highly encourage those of you who are in the program to get as much out of it as you can because it can provide great opportunities for you in the future. The new year is coming, so this would be a great time to step it up and make things happen. It was very nice to see you all at the Christmas Party, and I hope to see you all again in the future, still doing great things. Good luck with everything, and have a wonderful, happy new year! A1C Nicole C. Bradley, USAF
Bailey Earns Mitchell Award

What can the Civil Air Patrol do for you? That's a good question, that I believe I can answer. My name is Nicole Bradley, and I have been serving in the United States Air Force for over two years now. I am a part of the Aerospace Control and Warning Systems career field, and I am qualified as an Interface Control Technician. I forward the air picture that we receive from our radar to other participating units through pathways called Data Links. I have learned how and become proficient in building up these Data Links, making them operational, as well as troubleshooting if one goes down and becomes unoperational. It is my job to ensure the Data Links stay operational, so that those who are linked with us are always receiving our air picture as well as all other pertinent information. I was once a cadet in the Civil Air Patrol like many of you now, and the program was of great benefit to me. With great encouragement from my father Capt. John E. Bradley, C.A.P. and LtCol Stan Skrabut, C.A.P., I was able to accomplish and obtain the General Billy Mitchell Award. This award took a lot of hard work and dedication, but I finally acquired it, and I couldn't have done it without them. This award proved to help me the most when I joined the United States Air Force. Instead of starting at the bottom of the ranks and going into the Air Force as an Airman Basic, since I obtained the General Billy Mitchell Award through the Civil Air Patrol, I was allowed to enter into the Air Force as an Airman First Class. This meant I was paid a lot more, two ranks higher, than those entering in as an Airman Basic, and it also gave me a great head start for promotions to higher ranks in the future. Now, since I was able to start out as an Airman First Class, in March I will be promoted to Senior Airman. The Civil Air Patrol was also a great advantage to me in many other ways. I had a tremendous head start in Basic Training because I already had a basic knowledge from C.A.P. of everything that I was going to learn there. I already knew my customs and courtesies, I knew my rank

NEWARK, NY--- James Bailey has been promoted to Cadet Second Lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol. Cadet Bailey is currently serving as the Cadet First Sergeant for the Canandaigua Composite Squadron, and has been a Civil Air Patrol member for over three years. He is currently a freshman who is homeschooled. This promotion is a special because it has earned Lieutenant Bailey advanced rank if he enters the United States Air Force.

2 THE GHOSTWRITER Finger Lakes Group NCO Academy

116 Emergency Service Class

Finger Lakes Group Cadet Advisory Council will be holding a NCO Academy for Cadets on Saturday, 15 January 2004. This cadet training program will be offered at the Finger Lakes Group Headquarters at the Rochester Airport. The headquarters is upstairs (2nd floor) in the Air Venture Building on 1305 Scottsville Road. The program is open to any Cadet NonCommissioned Officer who has achieved the Wright Award (C/ Staff Sergeant). The FLG NCO Academy is designed to enhance a cadets knowledge of NCO leadership skills through role-playing and classes on topics such as properly drilling a flight, characteristics of an effective leader, motivation, teaching, and more. The goal of this course is to give you, the Cadet NCO, additional knowledge that may help you in the course of your CAP duties. To apply, please send a completed CAPF 31 and a check for $7.00 made payable to Finger Lakes Group Civil Air Patrol to: C/Capt. Erik Johnson, CAP 2707 Clover Street Pittsford, NY 14534 The cost includes all handouts, morning snacks and lunch. On you application (CAPF 31), please list any medical or physical concerns (including food allergies, etc.) that we should be aware of. Note that the FLG headquarters is on the second floor and an elevator is not available. Based on the facility, class size will be limited to 25 students. It is recommended that interested students apply as soon as possible. The deadline for applications is 5 January 2004. Applications will be accepted in the order received. Make sure that your unit commander signs the CAPF 31. Upon receiving your CAPF 31 and payment, your attendance will be confirmed by phone or e-mail. Sign-in will start at 0850 on Saturday 15 January. The course will run from 0900 to approximately 1600. Since the FLG NCO Academy is a CAP sponsored course, the uniform will be Blues, without a tie. If you have any questions, you may contact either C/CMSgt. Colin Ryan at 585-637-0033 / genisisxl@yahoo.com or me at 585-442-2352 / sog2769@hotmail.com. The FLG Cadet Advisory Council has prepared an interactive learning program which will offer valuable information to all NCOs. We hope you take this opportunity to attend. ERIK R. JOHNSON, C/Captain, CAP FLG CAC Vice-Chairman

The Squadron will be conducting a 116 E S class on 22 Jan 05 at the Canandaigua Army Reserve Center. This way if anyone needs to get their 101 or 101T for the bivouac they will have a chance. The class will start at 0800 and should last until about 1400hrs. Personnel taking the class will need pen, pencil, paper for notes, and a brown bag lunch. This way no one has to leave and we can keep the class moving along. Pass this on to the other units so they can fill this requirement. Robert Frost, Maj CAP Emergency Services Officer
Open House Schedule for January 2005

The Canandaigua Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol will be conducting an open house on Wednesday, 26 January 2005 from 7-9 p.m. at the Canandaigua Army Reserve Center on Charlotte Street, Canandaigua. Everyone is welcome.
Winter Safety

Greetings and happy holidays to all. It appears that winter weather is finally upon us. As Im writing this, I cant discern where my yard ends and the road begins. Snow has finally covered everything. With the winter months come snow and ice. Icy steps, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and roads all present great hazards. Shoveling, plowing, and salting help, but sometimes theyre not enough. We need to remember to plan ahead, leave early, and slow down. We all have the ability to plan ahead. Wearing the proper footwear can help prevent slips and falls. Boots that are properly fitted, insulated, with soft soles and rugged treads are the best. The soft sole provides the most traction by allowing more surface area to make contact with uneven ground. Proper fit and insulation keep your feet warm. If your boots are too tight, your feet wont get the necessary circulation to keep them warm. For those members with vehicles, planning ahead includes checking and topping off all fluids, properly inflating tires, and packing a emergency roadside kit. In my vehicles, I keep an extra pair of socks, gloves, a blanket, water, candy bars, and a first aide kit. I also keep a few dollars change in the glove box for emergency gas or phone calls. When you travel, leave early. Give yourselves extra time to get to your destination. Take a moment to get a traffic report, and plan your route. In bad weather, stay on main roads. Even though the traffic might be heavier

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and slower on main roads, they tend to be plowed, salted, and patrolled more often. Remember to slow down. Stopping times always increase on wet pavement. A light dusting of snow can nearly double stopping time. Give yourselves extra room between you and the vehicles in front of you. Also be aware of the vehicles behind you. Dont let their proximity cause you to drive faster than you feel comfortable for the conditions. Its all about getting their safely. Even in daylight, turn your headlights on to help other drivers to notice you. Many of you will find yourselves enjoying time with family and friends during the holiday break from school or work. Some may travel to warmer places, or even colder places. No matter where you go, or what you do this holiday season, safety is paramount. I hope to see all of you in January 2005. James D. Herrmann, Capt, CAP Safety Officer
Cap Read To Lead Book Listing

George C. Marshall: Soldier-Statesman of the American Century ~ Mark Stoler Character Development In Love and War ~ James and Sybil Stockdale Principle Centered Leadership ~ Stephen Covey Hoyt S. Vandenberg: Life of a General ~ Philip Meilenger American Generalship/Character is Everything: The Art of Command ~ Edgar Puryear* Generally Speaking ~ Claudia Kennedy The Passing of the Night ~ Robinson Risner Shackeltons Way ~ Morrell and Capparell Mission XTRAS The Crisis of Islam: Holy War and Unholy Terror~ Bernard Lewis* New Frontiers for Youth Development in the TwentyFirst Century ~ Mervin Delgado * From CSAF Professional Reading Program

Thunderbirds release 2005 show schedule

Aerospace Advocacy 10 Propositions Regarding Airpower ~ U.S. Air Force Beyond the Wild Blue* ~ Walter Boyne Why the Allies Won the War ~ Richard Overy Makers of the U.S. Air Force ~ John Frisbee General Kinney Reports: Personal History of the Pacific War~ George Kinney To Hanoi and Back ~ Wayne Thompson Crusade: The Untold Story of the Persian Gulf War~ Rick Atkinson Every Man a Tiger ~ Tom Clancy with Gen. Chuck Horner* Leadership Lincoln on Leadership ~ Donald Phillips Leadership Skills: Developing Volunteers for Organizational Success ~ Emily Morrison Leadership ~ Rudolph Giuliani Rules and Tools for Leaders ~ Perry Smith The Power Principle ~ Blane Lee Supreme Command: Soldiers, Statesmen and Leadership in Wartime ~ Eliot Cohen* The Stuff of Heroes ~ Marc Cohen Primal Leadership ~ Daniel Goleman Transforming Leadership: The Pursuit of Happiness~ James McGregor Burns My American Journey ~ Colin Powell Citizenship Introduction to Civil Air Patrol ~ CAP

Release No. 12-12-04 Dec. 16, 2004 The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the Thunderbirds, announced its 2005 air show schedule. The team is scheduled to perform more than 70 public shows in 29 states, Canada and Central America. The 2005 schedule is as follows: March 19 and 20 -- Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. April 2 and 3 -- Davis Monthan AFB, Ariz.; 9 and 10 -- MacDill AFB, Fla.; 16 -- Laughlin AFB, Texas; 17 -- Holloman AFB, N.M.; 23 -- Shaw AFB, S.C.; 24 -- Patrick AFB, Fla.; 30 -- Fort Lauderdale, Fla. May 1 -- Ft Lauderdale, Fla.; 7 and 8 -- Rochester, N.Y.; 14 and 15 -- Langley AFB, Va.; 20 and 22 -- Andrews AFB, Md.; 28 and 29 -- Wantagh, N.Y. June 1 -- U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo.; 4 -- Peterson AFB, Colo.; 5 -- Malmstrom AFB, Mont.; 11 and 12 -- Smyrna, Tenn.; 18 and 19 -- Lacrosse, Wis.; 25 and 26 -- Davenport, Iowa July 2 -- Tinker AFB, Okla.; 3 and 4 -- Battle Creek, Mich.; 9

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and 10 - Pittsburgh ;16 and 17 -- Dayton, Ohio; 23 and 24 - Terre Haute, Ind.; 27 -- Cheyenne, Wyo.; 30 and 31 -McChord AFB, Wash. August 13 and 14 -- Abbotsford, British Columbia; 20 and 21 Chicago; 27 and 28 -- Westfield, Mass.; 30 and 31 -Atlantic City, N.J. September 3 and 5 - Cleveland; 10 and 11 -- Portland, Ore.; 16 and 17 -- Reno, Nev.; 18 -- Mountain Home AFB, Idaho; 24 and 25 -- Forth Worth, Texas October 1 and 2 -- Salinas, Calif.; 8 and 9 -- Little Rock AFB, Ark.; 15 and 16 -- Travis AFB, Calif.; 22 and 23 -- Naval Air Station-Joint Reserve Base New Orleans; 26 -- La Aurora, Guatemala; 29 and 30 -- Ilopango Air Base, San Salvador November 2 -- Acapulco, Mexico; 5 and 6 -- Randolph AFB, Texas; 12 and 13 -- Nellis AFB, Nev. Based at Nellis AFB, Nev., the Thunderbirds are an Air Combat Command unit comprising eight pilots (including six demonstration pilots), four support officers, four civilians and about 120 enlisted Airmen in more than 29 Air Force specialties. The team flies the F-16 Fighting Falcon. A Thunderbirds' aerial demonstration is a mix of formation flying and solo routines. The pilots perform about 40 maneuvers in a demonstration. The entire show, including pre- and post-flight operations, runs about one hour. During the off season, officials train new members of the team. For more information on the Thunderbirds, visit: www.airforce.com/thunderbirds/.
Northeast Region Aerospace Contest

SUBJECT: 2005 NER Conference, Aerospace Display Competition 1. The theme is "New Connections" hands on, educational, aerospace activity. Ideally any other unit could take the activity and easily and inexpensively reproduce the activity as a fun and educational EXTERNAL AE activity. 2. Below are some additional criteria. a. It may be an activity/activities, game(s), puzzle(s), etc. that requires the user/participant to do more than read and/or take a test. b. It will be educational about one or more aerospace topics. c. It must be reproducible by the average unit. You may choose to provide directions, instructions, handouts, disks with material on them, etc. d. It will cost less than $20.00 to recreate and do. That could include disks, handouts, giveaways, material you are selling/providing. e. You must be able to provide a complete set of directions for reproducing the activity, rules for running the activity, or other helpful information. f. It will be demonstrated at the conference. It will be demonstrated on the display table top (5 or 6 ft standard table) or if standalone no more than 7 ft tall and no greater footprint area than 6 ft x 4ft. You may also demonstrate the activity outside if you tell us where to find you. g. It will require two members or more to demonstrate. h. The project should clearly identify the target audience and how you know this is information they want/need. For example: Boy Scouts working on their Aerospace Merit Badge or Boy Scouts working on their Emergency Preparedness Badge (both of which are real possibilities) or Junior High science class. The source of information may be merit badge requirement books, or state standards for education or school curriculum or Mrs. Smith the science teacher at your school. i. Materials should be primarily developed and constructed by cadets. i. The more fun the better. Bryan W. Cooper, Col. CAP NER Conference Project Officer

19 October 2004 MEMORANDUM FOR: ALL UNITS NER FROM: NER/XP

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Where do we stand at the moment? These next couple of charts will show you where we stand in regards to cadets, senior members, and a squadron for 2004.
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Total Squadron Recruiting What's Happening in New York Wing

- Indicates a Suspense
** - Indicates New Item Janaury 26 CAN Squadron Open House February 19-20 March 26 April 15-18 30 May NYW SAREX (TBA) NYW Mission Management Workshop NYW NY Wing Conference Owego, NY NYW SAREX

1 June 4-5 July 10-16 August 12-14

NYW SAREX NYW SAREX NER Region Staff College- McGuire AFB, NJ NYW Ground Team School

NYW Air Force Evaluation NYW Mission Air School September October November

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NER Region Conference - Boxburough, MA December 1 NHQ CAP's 64th Anniversary 15 Senior Member of the Year Applications Due @ NYWG HQ's 15 Cadet of the Year Applications Due @ NYWG HQ's 15 Cadet NCO of the Year Applications Due @ NYWG HQ's

15 Air Force Sergeants Association Award to Outstanding CAP Cadet NCO of the Year Applications Due @ AFSA 15 Air Force Association Award to Outstanding CAP Cadet Applications Due @ Air Force Association 15 Communicator of the Year Applications Due @ NYWG HQ's 15 Brewer Aerospace Award Applications Due @ NYWG HQ's 15 National Special Activities Applications Due @ NYWG HQ's 15 Scholarship Applications Due @ NYWG HQ's

Have News? Contact Lt Col Stan Skrabut at 315-781-8208 or E-mail sskrabut@rochester.rr.com Canandaigua Composite Squadron 112 Lyceum Street Geneva, NY 14456

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