Maxwell Squadron - Sep 2009

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MAXWELL COMPOSITE SQUADRON

CADET NOTESMaxwell Air Force Base, AL

Fall 2009 (July September)

INSIDE THIS EDITION

ORM 1

Enthusiasm quotes 2

NCSA 2-3

SERFI 4-5

Ironman 6

Prop update 7

Did you know? 7

Monthly schedule 7

Member spotlight 8

CAP honor code 8

DDR corner 8

OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENTIn case you havent heard, flying around in airplanes is inherently risky. If you run out of fuel, you

cant just pull over until help arrives like you can in a car. Even simple tasks like moving the plane

from the hangar or taxiing around the airport could result in damage or injury if proper ORM is not

observed. The Air Force and Civil Air Patrol have standardized procedures in place to minimize

potential hazards, but all of us should be aware of our immediate environment and put forth the effort

necessary to reduce or eliminate safety mishaps. Here is a quick breakdown of the 6 steps of ORM:

1. Identify the Hazards A hazard is any real or potential condition

that can cause mission degradation; injury, illness, or death to

personnel; or damage or loss of equipment or property.

2. Assess the Risks Quantify and qualify the probability and severity

of loss from exposure to the hazard.

3. Analyze Risk Control Measures Investigate a variety of actions

which will either reduce or eliminate the risk.

4. Make Control Decisions The appropriate decision maker uses

cost versus benefit analysis to choose the best control(s).

5. Implement Risk Controls Plan forimplementation of control(s) and the

commitment of resources to do it.

6. Supervise and Review Proactive and personal

follow-up on effectiveness of control(s).

RememberORM only works when we use it!

Common sense takes us so far, and a standardized

risk management process makes life safer for

everyone. Take care of yourself and each other.

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(ORMi

nformationfrom

www.seco.noaa.gov)


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National Emergency Services Academy[submitted by C/CMSgt Haigh]

As a fellow cadet I can only say that National Emergency Services Academy (NESA) was

AWESOME!! When I got there I was a little scared at how may different cadets were there; however,

I got to meet most of them and to become good friends with them. Throughout my week there, we

had a lot of learning to do. They sit you in a room with all the other cadets and go through the task or

tasks that you were going to do that day. After they taught you, you go out and practice it with your

team. As you go through the week, you have to do certain tasks to graduate and this is what you do to

pass. Two nights out of the week you will bivouac. This means you build a tent out of a tarp,

string/rope, and hopefully tent stakes. If you go, I recommend bringing some. If you dont, youll use

sharpened sticks like I had to. I think the best times I had there were when we were sleeping outdoors,listening to the wild, looking at the stars, and of course yelling out jokes to keep everyone up.

At the end of the week, you have a practice mission. This is the time you put all of your knowledge

of search and rescue to work. You have to go out and find a downed airplane or a missing person.

This is to prove that you listened and learned what they taught you because just going to NESA

doesnt mean youll graduate. After the practice mission you get to have your only break during the

week, which is called Canteen Time. This is when people who arent on Lt Col Longs list get to

talk with friends, buy candy and soda, and watch movies. Those who are on his list get to wash all of

the CAP vans and his van (The Bronco, also known as Bird Striker 1).

At the very end of the week is graduation. Everyone that completed their tasks graduates. You getto go up in front of everyone and get your NESA patch and either your GTM-3 or GTM-1 patch

(ground team member). Also, the most outstanding team and cadet get their own little trophies to

show off. I hope this encourages you to go to NESA.

NATIONAL CADET SPECIAL ACTIVITIES RECAPThese activities which are predominantly offered each summer provide great opportunities for

learning about leadership, emergency services, and aerospace, in addition to getting to meet CAP

members from all over the country. The following cadets have written about their experiences this year

so others can decide which NCSAs theyd like to attend next year. You must plan ahead; the

application period opens up months in advance, and those who seek scholarships need to ensure the

documentation is prepared in time.

QUOTES ON ENTHUSIASM

Enthusiasm is contagious. Be a carrier.

-- Susan Rabin

The worst bankruptcy in the world is the personwho lost his enthusiasm. -- H. W. Arnold

Charisma is the transference of enthusiasm.

-- Ralph Archbold

Its faith in something and enthusiasm for

something that makes a life worth living.

-- Oliver Wendell Holmes

[from http://thinkexist.com/quotes/with/keyword/enthusiasm/] (continued on next page)


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Cadet Officer School

[submitted by C/2d Lt Djuric]

One of the major NCSAs (National Cadet Special Activity) is Cadet Officer School (COS). Cadet

Officer School is a 10 event in which you do something unlike any other National Activity. COS is

unique because it puts you into a college atmosphere; and teaches you not only how to be a better

officer, but also to be a more responsible person. The course consists of several lectures with the

whole class and is then followed by discussions in your individual flights. With some of the bigger

lectures talking papers are assigned to teach you how to write in a proper military style. Altogether

eight papers are assigned. In addition to the papers, speeches are also assigned on more philosophicaltopics ranging from two to ten minutes in length. Even though the course is focused on mainly

academics there is also a lot of free time with your flight. Teamwork is the key to being successful at

COS; in fact one of the parts of COS is completing Team Leadership Projects. A Team Leadership

Project is where each flight has to work together to complete a challenge. Also, in the evenings, you

and your flight play three volleyball games. To make the school more of a competition between the

flights each flight is competing for the title of Honor Flight. Honor Flight is assessed from the flights

volleyball record, completed Project Xs, a Comprehensive Test, and the number of Team Leadership

Projects completed. The overall objective of COS is to build upon being an officer, your leadership

abilities, and your time management. It is a course that I would recommend as a must activity toattend.

National Blue Beret

[submitted by C/CMSgt Spitzer]

National Blue Beret (NBB) is an NCSA centered around the largest air show in the country, the

Experimental Aircraft Associations (EAA) Airventure. As per the title of this activity, cadets that

participate and show hard work and professionalism earn the right to wear the dark blue beret with

their BDUs. After arrival, in-processing and introduction, your training begins! In the first three daysof NBB (before Airventure actually starts), you will learn about flight line marshalling, radio

operations, and urban direction finding, which teaches you how to navigate to an active Emergency

Location Transmitter (ELT) among the thousands of aircraft parked on the airfield. Once Airventure

begins, your flight will either be assigned to the flight line to marshal incoming aircraft to their

destination, security areas to keep spectators at safe distance from the aircraft, or on emergency

services duty, where a portion of your flight will note all landing aircraft by tail number and another

will search for overdues and ELTs. When not on duty, however, you are given plenty of free time to

go to the EAA museum, head off the NBB compound and check out the air show or just play

volleyball with your squad mates. NBB not only gives you an opportunity to learn skills thatwill last you throughout your CAP career, but gives you an opportunity to learn about airplanes

and aerospace, in addition to gaining friends nationwide.


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South East Regional Fly-In (SERFI)Airplane enthusiasts always enjoy SERFI, an annual event held in Evergreen, AL. This year it is

scheduled for 23-25 October, and our squadron is taking a contingent of cadets and senior members

to volunteer as their qualifications permit in positions ranging from parking arriving airplanes to

helping at the various service booths. When not busy during their 2-hours duty shifts, theyll have an

outstanding opportunity to enjoy the air show and learn about different kinds of aircraft. This page

and the next one have pictures of planes you are likely to see there, but there is a big difference

between pictures in a newsletter and actually getting up close and personal with these amazing

machines. If you are interested in going to SERFI 09, please contact Lt Weinzirl and/or Capt Otero.


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Can you identify any of these?- Beechcraft Bonanza

- P-51 Mustang

- Cessna 172

- Cirrus

- Mooney

What are the

planes on the

previous page?


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IRONMAN COMPETITIONIf you hear someone yelling IRONMAN! over the next

couple of months, youve quite likely encountered one of our

squadrons athletes preparing for the annual test of brains and

brawn known as the Ironman competition. Last year, AL-032

had two teams which placed 3rd and 5th out of a field of twelve

as well as placing first overall in the physical training and drill

components.Teams are scored in a weighted system containing the

following components: physical training (PT), inspection, drill,

emergency services (ES), and the Ironman run. PT includes

push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups or arm hang, and sprints. BDUs are

inspected as a team, and the drill portion consists of both a

maze and a predetermined list of commands. ES includes a

compass course as well as finding an Emergency Location

Transmitter. The Ironman run changes length every year but is

always between 3 and 5 miles. It has objective waypoints witha variety of challenges such as written tests, ranger push-ups,

aircraft signaling, and other physical and mental contests

demanding teamwork.

This year our squadron already has enough participants to

field two teams again; however, we could use alternates and/or

have a third team. Well meet at the OTS track (1500 hrs) on:

October 3 PT & ES

10 Drill & run challenges

17 Run challenges

24 Off (SERFI weekend)31 Run challenges

November 7 PT & ES

14 Drill & run challenges

20-21 Ironman competition in Auburn.

Team members will be inspected in BDUs during normally

scheduled Monday evening meetings.

Each component has a

person primarily responsible

for preparing the teams for thiscompetition. They are:

C/2d Lt Wueschner

Physical training

C/CMSgt Spitzer

Inspection & Drill

Lt Weinzirl

Emergency Services

C/2d Lt Djuric

Run challenges.

Enjoying a photo op after a long day!


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MEMBER SPOTLIGHTCadet Staff Sergeant Stan Holling Captain David Flack

I wanted to gain experience in drill and

ceremony and learn discipline before joiningthe Air Force. Ive been a member for almost

a year.

I like the experience that it gives, especially

in aerospace studies and activities.

I would like to become a better leader.

Its actually a very easy fit for me.

Im most proud of becoming a flightsergeant.

My grandson Shaun called me and said that

the scorpions were after him, so I decided to

join CAP so I could go on the encampments and

other activities with him. Ive been a member

for three years.

I really enjoy going out on missions, whether

for search and rescue or observation. I also

enjoy the camaraderie and working with the

cadets.

I would like to pass on what knowledge I have

gained to the cadets, since they are upcoming

leaders of CAP.

Im retired so its a great fit!

Being the oldest man in the wing to completean FTX (field training exercise).

Why did you join CAP? How long have you been a member?

What do you like about CAP?

What would you like to accomplish while in CAP?

How do you fit CAP into your civilian life?

What are you most proud of doing in CAP?

If you would like to nominate someone to be featured in our next newsletter, please contact the

squadron public affairs officer. We plan to include a cadet and senior member each quarter.

I will not lie, steal, or

cheat, nor tolerate among us

anyone who does.

THE CIVIL AIRPATROL

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