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Parkersburg Civil Air Patrol

Serving the US, WV and the MidOhio Valley for over 60 Years

Emergency Services Cadet Programs Aerospace Education

January, 2009 Issue 2

LTCOL HARMON- SQD LTCOL RON HARMON- SQDN. COMMANDER

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What type of military status is CAP?

Our military status is unique. We cannot be compared to anything else. We serve as a functional part of the Air Force when and to the extent that the Air Force needs us. We can, as a functional part of the Air Force, carry out an Air Force mission or serve as the Air Force's contribution to the missions of other Federal agencies. As such, we are entitled to wear the Air Force uniform, with certain restrictions and with distinctive insignia. Although we are a functional part of the Air Force, we are not subject to the UCMJ, are not paid, and our officers have no command authority over Air Force personnel. We also have the legal power, as a federally-chartered corporation, to offer services to state and local governments and to non-governmental agencies. Prior to certain laws passed in 2000, we performed these local serves as the auxiliary of the Air Force. As of 2000, we perform them strictly as a federally-chartered corporation. Our members gain no military status by virtue of being in CAP. CAP members are civilians (unless of course they also happen to be a member of one of the Armed Forces). Being in CAP doesn't mean you're in the military. As stated in the beginning, ours status is unique.

This Issue Senior Profile

Name: Robert (Bob) Coulter Rank: Captain Position: Squadron Standardization and Evaluation Office and Wing Deputy Director of Operations. Bio: I was born and raised in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania where I acquired my interest in Aviation the day I changed from the police band on my multiband radio to the air band. It was at ABE airport where I was proudly arrested/detained by airport security for making my way to the end of the runway to watch airplanes. I pleaded ignorance as there were no fences around airports in those days. It's when I realized that people were getting paid to do the same thing for which I was arrested that my life acquired focus and direction. I obtained my pilots license while attending the University of Illinois but I was most fascinated by air traffic control. I joined the US Navy where I received the practical experience that was so necessary to get hired by the FAA in the late 70s. Having suppressed the not so pleasant memorizes, I miss to this day the excitement of being aboard an aircraft carrier at sea. I retired

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Senior Profile Cont.

It is now time to begin using the Flight Schedule Pro (FSP) software to record your Hobbs and Tach time after each flight. This can be done anytime after your flight, but no later than midnight of that day. Shelton Davis has developed a step by step tutorial which is on our squadron web-site in the aircrew tab. It may seem like a long process, but after you do it once it can easily be accomplished in less than 2 minutes. For those aircraft that I don't know the beginning times for, I have entered 100 hours in each field to get us started. After you enter your times, it will then be correct for the next user. Any questions or problems please let me know and I will try to help. Maj. Tom Hoffman Did you know that our squadron website contains several tools that can assist in the planning of a SAR? This information can be accessed from any computer with internet access. Just click on the Emergency Services tab. There you will find a link to download a gridded sectional, Grid finder (enter a coordinate and it will tell you what CAP grid those coordinates are located in), WV Maps (This site contains all types of map of WV), Weather Underground (Weather Underground has developed the world's largest network of personal weather stations (almost 10,000 stations in the US and over 3,000 across the rest of the world) that provides our site's users with the most localized weather conditions available. Handy when you need to know what the weather might be in a small town like Trace Creek WV or Marlinton WV.), and GPS Visualizer (Enter an address or GPS coordinate and get the most up to date satellite photo of that area.). If you know of any other tools that might be helpful, please email Lt Velez

from the Navy as a Chief Petty Officer, served briefly as a police/fire dispatcher in Zion, IL, and quickly accepted a position as a contract air traffic controller in Parkersburg. Ruth, my wife of 34 years, and I live in Marietta. Our boys have moved out. Rob's an attorney in Rhode Island and Andrew a student of Ohio State. I retained a life-long interest in US Civil War history and community service. Hence, I've studied exploits of the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry (see my license plate) which was first blooded before Bull Run near Martinsburg, WV at the Battle of Falling Waters. My community service involves wrestling officiating, umpiring scholastic baseball, and of course the Civil Air Patrol. I consider it a privilege to associate with each and every one of our members, cadets and senior members alike. You really can learn something from everyone. This leads me to my favorite quotes. "It's what you learn after you know it all that counts" Earl Weaver, former manage of the Baltimore Orioles "Good habits are as easy to form as bad ones" Bob Coulter, just a regular guy

Commanders Corner
None submitted for this issue.

Regulation Spotlight
Communications Electronics RADIOTELEPHONE OPERATIONS CAP REGULATION 100-3

The aim of this regulation is to prescribe the voice procedure for use by all elements of Civil Air Patrol internal voice nets. Its purpose is to provide a standardized way of passing speech and data traffic as securely as possible consistent with accuracy, speed and the needs of command and control, while remaining compliant with the intent of the ICS/NIMS program. http://level2.cap.gov/documents/u_082503075909.pdf

Cadet Corner College Scholarships

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS - Sponsored by Civil Air Patrol Academic scholarships are monetary awards used to support cadets pursuing their undergraduate education. Monies are to be used for tuition, books, or room and board at any accredited postsecondary school (i.e.: college, university, vocational-technical school, etc.). Scholarship recipients must ensure that the money is used responsibly. Applicants may pursue any course of study. This year, scholarships will be made in the following amounts: $7500 Award $5000 Awards $2500 Awards $2000 Awards $1000 Awards Special Eligibility Requirements 1. Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED; 2. Must be accepted to a college/school or provide proof that an application has been made; 3. Must attend an accredited post-secondary school or college. Application Requirements: Email a CAPF 95 to HQ CAP/CP cadets@cap.gov Supporting Documents 1. You may include a document, not longer than 2 pages, in resume format detailing any academic, community or CAP activities not covered by the CAPF 95. 2. You may include not more than 1 Letter of Recommendation, from a source other than a parent of family member, regarding your academic abilities, leadership and character. 3. If you are applying for a flight scholarship, include a statement or description of how you will spend your scholarship to include your flight schedule. Transcripts, test scores, etc., are only needed if you are selected to receive a scholarship Selection Procedures A scholarship committee selected by HQ CAP/CP will score the applications. The committee evaluates applicants in the following areas: academic achievement, CAP accomplishments and activities, and extra-curricular or community service activities. Special Awards Three $1,000 scholarships sponsored by USAA will also be awarded to four deserving applicants.
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This Issue Cadet Profile Name: Ryan Thomas Rank: Cadet Chief Master Sergeant SQN Position: Cadet Core Small Bio: Born on November 9, 1990 in Nijnii Tagil, Sverdlovsk area, Russia as Vladimir Evgenievitch Konevskii. I was adopted by Roger and Carol Thomas from Kentucky. Roger was in the US Army. Carol taught computer science at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. Roger Retired from the Army in 2003 as a Colonel. I lived on Beech St. off of West Virginia Ave. Then at the age of 7 we moved to North Hills. I had a brother John and a sister Katya who were adopted with me. I went to Jefferson Elementary, Vienna Elementary, then to VanDevender Jr. High, then to PHS. Now I am 18 and will graduate in a few months. I am trying to get into Norwich University to study Computer Security and Information Assurance. My favorite quotes: "Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it." Dwight D. Eisenhower Never expect what you dont inspect. Master Chief David W. Farrar USN Ret.

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Safety Corner UP Coming Events

Feb 20-22 SAREX at Bluefield (Main activity on Saturday overnight accommodations available WV Cadet Competition All Day (Buckhannon-Upshur High School) National Check Pilot Standardization Course at Morgantown (Date TBA) Training Leaders of Cadets Course at Clarksburg 4th 9am-6pm, 5th 9am-3pm Graded SAR at Clarksburg WV/Delaware Joint SAREX at Petersburg (overnight camping available) Cadet Summer Encampment. Cadet Glider Encampment at Petersburg (weeklong glider flying course w/camping at the airport. There may be some costs involved. New activity dependent upon interest and availability of instructors.)
The first deep freeze of the season is upon us. With this in mind, try to follow these safety tips: Do not venture out if you do not have to. If you do need to go out, limit your exposure, and know your limitations. Dress in several layers, and wear a waterproof and or windproof outer layer. Should your clothes become wet, remove your self from the environment and remove the wet clothing immediately. Finger tips, earlobes and noses tend to be highly susceptible to frostnip and frostbite. Keep these areas covered while out in the cold weather. The body loses approximately 40% of its heat through the head. Wearing a hat will help conserve body heat. Frostnip is a common and reversible result of exposure to the cold. Persons suffering from Frostnip can easily rewarm cold fingers, toes or nose by gently rubbing these areas briskly. Frostbite however is a more serious condition caused by long exposure to the cold. This, if left untreated may result in the actual freezing of an extremity, digit or nose. Do not attempt to rewarm a frostbitten extremity by rubbing it. Re-warming must be done gradually and in an Emergency Department. The very young, the elderly and or infirmed also tend to be prone to cold related injuries. It is important to monitor children, and to regularly check on elderly relatives or neighbors. If you anticipate being out in the elements for an extended period of time, do not smoke or consume alcohol. These items cause changes in the circulatory system making the body even colder. Make sure you have a working smoke detector in every bedroom and on every level. Check and change the batteries often. Do not attempt to heat your home with the oven. Burning gas in a closed house or apartment uses up oxygen and produces deadly carbon monoxide gases. Unplug electric blankets and portable electric heaters when not in use.

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Test Schedule
Written Test Tests for Tuesday, January 27, 2009 (01/27/09 meeting cancelled due to weather) Leadership Chapter 1- Cadets Bills, Lohr, Lowther, Wetzel Chapter 2- Cadet Stone Chapter 4- Cadet Smith Chapter 5- Cadet Huck Chapter 7- Cadet S. Bennett, Childers Aerospace Module 1- Cadets Delancey, Mitchell, Hill Module 2- Cadet Roberts Milestone Tests Wright Brothers- Cadets S. Thomas, Mitchell- Cadets Grant, R. Thomas Earhart- Cadet Malone (During the winter months, PT will be held in the hanger. All cadets will be required to do the shuttle run until warmer weather returns and we can run the mile outside. The PT test will be held promptly at 5:45. All participating cadets should wear proper clothing for the PT test and should then quickly change into BDUs for the meeting. Cadets doing the shuttle run may have one untimed practice run and three timed attempts at passing the shuttle run. ) The following cadets must pass the PT test prior to taking another written test: Bennett, Benson, & Childers Questions, comments, or want to write an article and have it posted on this newsletter? Just send an email to svelez@suddenlink.net.