Southeast Region - Apr 2009

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The Commander’s Lead

2009

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We have just completed the 2009 Winter National Board meeting in Washington, DC including ourwas an extremely busy board session this year.We had three issues to discuss with our Congressmen and Senators. The first related to the proposeOperations and Maintenance (O&M) budget by $4.4 million. We received very good response fromsition of a restoration of the $4.4 million. Since we are an all-volunteer force and none of our O&Msalaries, the cut would have meant a significant reduction in our ability to supply programs and perwould have meant a cut of approximately 16% in our critical program areas. Although we will not several months, there appears to be optimism in the possibility of a restoration of the proposed $4.4item was to encourage the passage of the CAP Homeland Security Bill which made it through the Hbut died in a Senate Committee at the end of the session. The Bill has been introduced as HR1178

gressman Dent of Pennsylvania. By the end of the day of our legislative visits, we had obtained several co-sponsors forport from the Congressional delegations from the states within the Southeast Region. The third item was recruitment foron of CAP. Membership is open to all Congressmen and Senators as well as their interested Staff Members. I would ethe support of your Congressman and Senators by requesting them to consider membership in the CAP Congressional Sready members. If you find anyone interested, please either contact your Wing Commander and pass the information on [email protected] with the information. Several items related to uniforms as we typically consider uniform items only at theSome of the more significant items are as follows:1. Change CAP Chaplain Service to CAP Chaplain Corps - Passed

2. Online Cadet Achievement Tests– Passed3. Chaplain Service Training and Promotion Requirements– Chaplains required to complete the normal Senior Member ProfessionaProgram in order to qualify for promotion– Passed

4. Change flight evaluation (CAPF 5) from current two grade to a four grade structure– Failed.5. Procedures for Election of National Commander and Vice-Commander– Postponed to allow consideration by new Public Trust Task6. Uniform Committee Items7. Eaker Miniature Medal– Passed8. National Color Guard Competition Miniature Medal– Passed9. Gray Epaulets for Females– Passed10. Replace Silver Braid on Corporate Uniform with Blue Braid– Failed11. Add distinguishing optional emblem to Air Force Lightweight Blue Jacket– Failed12. CAP Astronaut Aeronautical Rating Designation and Badge– Failed13. White on Blue Embroidered Command Badge for wear on BDU and field uniforms– Passed14. Former commanders to wear command badge below the name tag as a permanent award on service and field

uniforms– Failed15. Outer wear garments for use with CAP corporate uniforms– Postponed for development of a comprehensive

outer garment policy for use with corporate uniform16. Wear of military decorations and badges on Corporate Uniform and miniature medals on corporate service

coat when worn with black bow tie as a Mess Dress equivalent– Failed due to lack of Second17. Wear of previously approved optional patches in place of wing patches on BDU–Passed18. Cold weather parkas for wear with CAP distinctive uniforms– Postponed for consideration at the upcoming

Summer Board meeting to allow for acquisition before next winter

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Southeast Region ReCAP Mar-Apr 2009

2009 Southeast Region Conference

The Southeast Region Conference, held in Birmingham Alabama this year, was a resounding success. If you didn’t missed agreat opportunity to network with attendees from all six wings of Southeast Region!




Do you go to bed early but find yourself with eyes open and watching the clock? You are not alone. The National Sleepof Americans experience a sleep problem a few nights a week or even more often.Sleep experts now agree that most people need 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. Now this does not apply to everyone. Sand feel absolutely rested and ready to go the next day.Poor sleep has been shown to impair the ability to perform tasks involving memory, logical reasoning and learning. Reclink to an increased risk of diabetes, weight gain, high blood pressure, heart disease and many others.To get a good night’s sleep you may want to try a natural sleep aid. You can buy these over the counter but you should not take them long term. Omay try some relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, a warm bath or even some simple stretches.Listening to relaxing music or sounds helps your mind and body to wind down for the night. Avoid caffeine late in the also contain caffeine.Avoid watching TV in bed, especially the news. Bedrooms should be reserved for sleep and romance. Finally try a difftimes just a new pillow can work wonders.I hope these hints will help you, so you can ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ all night long.Be aware, take care.LtCol Patricia Faunt, CAPSoutheast Region Nurse Officer

Medical —Hints for better sleep

SARSAT monitoring of 121.5Mhz

Beginning February 1, 2009 the Search and Rescue Satellite (SARSAT) will no longer be monitoring frequenciesystem is being replaced by the newer, more accurate 406 MHz ELTs. There are a few things you can do to helpReplace your 121.5/243 ELT with a newer model that transmits the 406 MHz frequency.

While flying, periodically check 121.5/243 and listen for the tone (will sound like a siren). If you hear the tone,They will ask for your location, altitude, and strength of signal (does it get softer/louder as you fly your route?)If you happen to have a rough landing, please check 121.5/243 before shutting down your aircraft to be sure youis, please reset it to avoid false alarms.Thank you for your support in our continuing mission to serve you. Remember, after February 1st, the only way to know if one of us trouble, is to be vigilant and listen out. The sooner we know an ELT is going off, the better the chance we have

Safety —Using portable generators

1. Inspect extension cords for damage prior to use, discard damaged cords.

2. Use GFCI’s with your extension cords. 3. Use extension cords with ground conductors (3 prong male, 3 hole female ends) so generator is tied to house groun4. Make sure your extension cords are rated for the load connected. Most generators have a circuit breaker with a ratin5. Periodically check your extension cords for overheating at the ends. If they are getting warm, reduce the amount of6. Do not attempt to run your whole house off an extension cord.7. Keep the generator away from the house so Carbon Monoxide doesn’t enter. 8. Read the generator operating manual for proper maintenance instructions. (Oil changes, etc.)9. Never refuel a hot or running generator– if you spill even a small amount of gas a fire could happen.10. Store extra fuel well away from the generator, just in case something overheats or a spark is generated.11. If you are using electric heaters keep them away from combustible materials such as paper and furniture. Also be

with hot parts, especially for children and pets.




The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary/Civil Air Patrol is entering into the 21dst Century with a number of homelandsions that the organization has been tasked with over the past several years. As the satellite monitoring of the em

of 121.5 MHz goes away so may many of the traditional search missions that we have worked. You may have nparagraph was started, not as the Civil Air Patrol but as the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary/Civil Air Patrol. This is betomers look at the organization in this manner and it reflects our parent organization the U.S. Air Force.

The question that many have posed is where do we go form here for some of our operational missions? Mahave already been doing will of course continue, border operations, disaster relief/FEMA , counter drug and air ing an excellent job and are probably here to stay for a very long time to come.

One area that the organization has been advancing in is specifically homeland security missions. These by nferent breed and as such bring with them new rules. These new rules are the point of this informational piece.

When we work for another agency we must abide by their rules and policies as set forth in the MOU or MOmission that has been tasked. Let’s talk about some of the basic rules that apply to many if not every single one of them

First is the Need to Know and Right To Know concept or rules of operation. This tells us that only those peoperational Need to Know the specifics of a mission or tasking shall be read in on the mission. The Right To Kmust have the required level of security clearance or in the case of non-classified but sensitive missions the proppersonnel that have not been screened and approved for counter drug missions should not be read in on any CD

The next topic is Operational Security. This is how we go about our business during the planning and execusimplest way to explain it is that you don’t discuss the mission with anyone that does have a need to know and a right tw, you do notleave out documents, maps, operations orders, etc. where people that are not directly involved in the missions cSecurity missions that we may be tasked with would typically be categorized as Unclassified//For Official Use Oof U//FOUO carries with is specific rules for how it must be stored, transmitted and/or shared.

If a document of any kind has been annotated with U//FOUO on it by the originating authority and has beenmission then you have a duty and responsibility to protect it in the appropriate manner. This includes the new cthat the organization has been assigned. You don’t want to get caught violating these rules because the recourse won’tsarily be fromthe CAP it may also be from the agency that tasked us/you with the mission.

It is a new and expanding world for homeland security and DHS/FEMA related missions. Please learn and and policies as they relate to Operational Security and Communications Security.

Remember, it takes only one comment to the wrong person or at the wrong time/place to compromise a sens

Lt. Col Edward C. Wolff

OPSEC —Operational Security

It’s time to reserve your seat in the 2009 SER Staff College being held at the McGhee Tyson ANGB in KnThe college will be in session July 25-31 and is open to CAP officers who have completed Level IIIThis is in-residence training with billeting and classes held on base. Tuition for this college will be will be Lt Col Wes Hannah. Lt Col Hannah can be reached [email protected]. For additional information includdownloadable Participant Handbook and registration information is available atHTTP://SERCAP.US/RSC.ASPX

This is the premier training at Region Level— Don’t miss out by signing up early!!

2009 Southeast Region Staff College




SER 2008 Member Awards

Aerospace EducationBrewer Category I Award – Cadet Charles H. Hussey, Jr, MS Wing

Brewer Category II Award – Maj Kermit Duckett, TN Wing

Brewer Category IV Award – Lt Col John J. Lynn, FL Wing

Aerospace Educator of the Year – William A. Yucuis, FL Wing

Aerospace Education Officer of the Year – Maj Juan F. Toro – PR Wing

Safety Paul W. Turner Safety Award – Alabama Wing

Safety Officer of the Year – Lt Col Harold A. Coghlan, AL Wing

Senior Member of the Year Capt Ricky Miller, FL Wing

Legislative Officer of the Year 1st Lt William Weiler, FL Wing

Communicator of the Year Col Henri P. Casenove, FL Wi ng

Edwards Counterdrug Officer of the Year Capt John N. Lawler, FL Wing

Logistician of the Year Lt Col Carlton Sumner, MS Wing

Cadet of the Year C/Lt Col Aaron W. Hanes , AL Wing

Cadet Program Officer of the Year Capt Justin McAlvaney, FL Wing

Director of Finance of the Year

Lt Col Bill Ferguson, Southeast Region

Public Affairs Officer of the Year 1 st Lt Kimberly A. Bennett, TN Wing

Senior Chaplain of the Year Ch (Maj) Hal B. Lee, MS Wing

Squadron Chaplain of the Year Ch (Capt) David Vaughn, TN Wing

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