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A Weekly Newsletter of the Lubbock Civil Air Patrol Squadron SWR-TX-293 Edition #16 April 18, 2011

From the Commander

MEMORANDUM FOR ALL CAP MEMBERS FROM: CoC SUBJECT: Nondiscrimination 1. Civil Air Patrol is committed to equality of opportunity. This means that CAP does not discriminate in offering access to its educational and operational programs and activities. 2. CAP wishes to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members and to ensure that educational, membership and operational decisions are based on each individuals abilities and qualifications. Consistent with this principle, and applicable laws, it is CAP policy not to discriminate in offering access to its programs and activities, or with respect to membership terms and conditions, on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, or disability (formerly referred to as handicap). Such a policy ensures that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied. 3. Commanders at all levels are responsible for ensuring that members under their command are aware of and adhere to CAPs nondiscrimination policy. 4. Allegations of violations of the CAP Nondiscrimination Policy will be sent to the Equal Opportunity Officer (EOO), Col Theodore Chavez, or the National Headquarters Equal Opportunity Administrator (EOA), Mr. Gerry Rosenzweig. Submission of allegations and/or complaints directly to the CAP/EOO or EOA will not be considered a violation of the chain of command. a. Those wishing to submit a discrimination complaint should review CAPR 36-2 for procedures and guidance. Additional guidance may also be obtained by contacting the EOO or EOA.

b. The CAP/EOO can be contacted at theodorechavez@sbcglobal.net, (408) 9931679, or by mail at 1501 The Alameda; San Jose, CA 95126. c. The CAP/EOA can be contacted at grosenzweig@capnhq.gov, (877) 227-9142 ext. 228, or by writing to CAP/EXS; 105 South Hansell Street; Maxwell AFB, AL 36112.

5. A copy of this letter should be posted at every unit location or made available to all members in the unit. Additionally, commanders at every level will ensure that the CAP Nondiscrimination Policy is briefed to all members within their respective commands, as required by CAPR 36-1, no later than 31 May 2010. 6. Any questions concerning this policy should be directed to the CAP/EOO or EOA.

At this Meeting
1. Blues. 2. Meteorological Information
Tuesday Tuesday Night Moon Phase Astronomy Data
Sunrise: Sunset: 07:10 20:17 22:36 08:01

Blowing Dust Hi 89 F
(Fire Danger)

Breezy Lo 48 F
(Fire Danger)

Moonrise: Moonset:

(94%) Waning
Gibbous

ON TUESDAY A STORM SYSTEM EXITING THE CENTRAL ROCKIES TUESDAY WILL LEAD TO EVEN STRONGER WINDS AND STILL VERY WARM TEMPERATURES AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY. THERE WILL BE A SIGNIFICANT THREAT FOR SPREADING WILDFIRES BOTHDAYS WITH THESE CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EITHER OCCURRING NOW...OR WILL SHORTLY. A COMBINATION OF STRONG WINDS...LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...AND WARM TEMPERATURES WILL CREATE EXPLOSIVE FIRE GROWTH POTENTIAL.

Chain of Command
Below is the Chain of Command, as related to the members of the Texas Wing. Cadets should know the name of each person that serves in the positions below. Red indicates recent change
Commander in Chief: Secretary of Defense: Secretary of the Air Force: USAF Chief of Staff: AETC Commander: Air University Commander: CAP -USAF Commander: CAP National Commander: Southwest Region Commander: TX Wing Commander: Group 1 Commander: Lubbock Composite Squadron Commander: Deputy Cadet Commander Cadet Commander: First Sergeant: Flight Sergeant: Honorable Barrack H. Obama Honorable Robert M. Gates Honorable Michael B. Donley General Norton A. Schwartz, USAF Gen. Edward A. Rice, USAF Lt Gen Allen G. Peck, USAF Col. William R Ward, USAF Maj Gen Amy S. Courter, CAP Col Joseph C. Jensen, CAP Col Brooks Cima, CAP Lt Col Debra Torres, CAP Maj Richard Kolas, CAP 1st Lt Kyle Vernon, CAP C/1st Lt Cameron Varner, CAP C/SMSgt Brenner Fox, CAP C/SMSgt Dillon Holloway, CAP

Priority News Items

1. Our Squadron earned a AFA Scholarship of $250.00 to allow senior and cadet members to travel to Sweetwater, TX to see the WW2 Womens Aviation Museum. Congrats to Maj Littlesoldier and Cpt. Maroste for making it happen. This trip is set for 28 May. 2. LESA is also approaching. 18 26 June. http://www.lesa1.org/ 3. It appears that Texas and New Mexico have changed their Summer Encampment Schedule
Texas is now accepting applications POC for Rides: 1st Lt Johnson Deadline is 1 MAY 2011

Texas 25 JUNE 02 JULY @ Camp Bastrop $140

http://www.texascadet.org/Summer_Encampment.html
New Mexico is now accepting applications POC for Rides: 1st Lt Vernon Deadline is 13 May 2011

New Mexico 12 17 June @ Santa Fe $100 http://www.nmcap.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=ar ticle&id=6&Itemid=27 We have groups going to both 6. Countdown to Texas Air Museum Bivouac

46 DAYS
* Find a tent! * camelback? *BDU's Ready? *Boots shined?

Regular News Items

1) Always check http://www.texascadet.org/ for the latest from State Wing. 2) Let me recommend to ALL Cadets to subscribe to one (at least) of several sites found at http://www.spacedaily.com/ If you look at the banners across the top of the web page you can see a selection. 3) The remodeled HQ is still not finished. 4) Partial Squadron Funding is available. See 1st Lt Vernon or Major Kolas for the form. You can receive up to 50% of the cost of the event provided you meet certain requirements set forth by the Financial Committee. This offer applies to all Wing and National events except Encampments. 5) After months of effort and planning our squadrons very own website is here. Look at www.lubbockcap.org

6) For our newest cadets (and parents) here is what needs to get done. GT3 Cadets must do IS-100 AND IS-700 A) Create an account at https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.eServices.Web/Default.aspx by following the instructions mid-page that says First Time User You will need your CAPID number and a valid email address. B) Take and agree to the OPSEC section. You will be entrusted with information later on that is sensitive in nature there are some things that we do that the general public doesnt need to know (as opposed to neat to know). Operational Security is important; sometimes lives are on the line. C) Select CAP Online Exams from the left column and make sure you have your Reg 60-3 pamphlet with you. Select CAPT 116 pt 1 (General ES) and pass that test! D) Now take the IS-100a Test at:

http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is100b.asp
E) Now take the IS-700 Test at: http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is700a.asp

Arroyo, Z Crabb Donahew, W Eckles Fox Garcia Hernandez Holloway Johnson Kolas, T Varner Vernon, K Vernon, R

Cadet Community Service Ribbon (need 60 hours) Last Updated 20 FEB 2011 18.0 hours 2 hrs 3.0 hours 12.0 hours 82.5 hours Job Well Done Flight Awarded* 66 hours Job Well Done Flight Awarded 57.5 hours 71.5 hours Job Well Done Flight Awarded* 80.5 hours Job Well Done Flight Awarded* 4 hours 94.5 hours Job Well Done Flight Awarded* 27 hours 73.5 hours Job Well Done Flight Awarded*

*Not an official CAP activity. Liability release must be on file. 60 Hours = Ribbon

120 / 180 / 240 hours = Clasp 9) Put them on the rack!!! (ribbon rack builder) http://www.mcchord.org/rack_builder/

Just for Fun

1) First flight in 1958. 156 produced 2) A carrier-based, long-range, all-weather strike bomber, capable of delivering nuclear weapons at supersonic speeds 3) There were no ailerons. Roll control was provided by spoilers
SEND YOUR ANSWERS IN ASAP! Less than 24 hours remain for this JFF.

Just for Fun Answers Buffalo F2 Tu-154 Starship 2000 Avro Vulcan Bomber Delta 4 Heavy Rocket RB-57 Canberra Bomber Mig 21 Fishbed British Electric B-32 Dominator P6M SeaMaster A30-A Baltimore Bomber Atlas-F Rocket A-4 Skyhawk SAAB JAS 39 Grippen Machhi C.505 T-38 Talon Fokker Dr.1 Triplane Lockheed P2V UH-1 "Huey" DeHavalind Dove DH-104 Antonov An-225 TOTALS

Correct Senior Answers 2 1 1 1 0 1 2 2 2 3 0 3 2 1 0 4 2 2 3 5 5 42

Correct Cadet Answers 2 1 2 0 1 1 2 3 3 2 0 3 1 1 0 2 3 3 4 3 5 41

Official Disclosure: The information contained in this newsletter is unclassified. The Point of Contact (POC) for this publication is 1st Lt Kyle Vernon (kylevernon@yahoo.com). This newsletter is for LUBBOCK COMPOSITE SQUADRON planning purposes, announcements of upcoming events, and preparations for meetings. In no way should the material contained in this newsletter be construed as an Official Publication of the USAF, CAP, Texas Wing CAP, or any other entity outside Lubbock Composite Squadron. If you feel that you have received this email newsletter in error please contact the POC at the email address listed above.

Lubbock Composite Squadron Information Commander: Major Richard Kolas, CAP, (cell 787-7070) Cadet Meeting Time: 6:30 8:30 PM Each Tuesday Senior Meeting Time: 6:30 8:30 PM Each 1st and 3rd Tuesday Meeting Location: Chaparral Jets, Lubbock International Airport