United States Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol
Qualifications for Civil Air Patrol
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Ground Team MemberBeing a ground team member permits me to assist in CAP missions. This qualification requires over 15 hours of classroom instruction and 3 missions as an observer.
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Emergency ServicesThis qualification allows one to assist in the emergency services of a CAP mission. To receive this qualification I also had to attain my first aid and CPR qualifications. Overall this qualification required 15 hours of classroom instruction and a passing score of at least 80% on a written exam.
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Radio OperatorAs a radio operator, one is responsible for the communication during a CAP mission. This qualification requires 2 hours of classroom instruction and a passing score no lower than 80% on a written exam.
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Flight Line CrewAs a member of the flight line crew, one is responsible for the proper departure and arrival of CAP aircraft during a CAP mission. This qualification requires 10 hours of observation time.
Leadership Positions held in Civil Air Patrol
Squadron PositionsElement LeaderFlight CommanderFirst SergeantAerospace Education OfficerCadet Deputy CommanderCadet CommanderKentucky Wing/Great Lakes Region Positions1998-1999 Kentucky Wing Cadet Advisory Council (Sqad. Rep.)1999-2000 Kentucky Wing Cadet Advisory Council (recorder)2000-2001 Kentucky Wing Cadet Advisory Council (Vice Chair)2000-2001 Great Lakes Region Cadet Advisory Council (KY rep.)Civil Air Patrol Activities
1999, 2000 Kentucky Wing ConferencesTaught classes on aerospace education to cadets and senior members·2000, 2001 National CAP Board and Conference
2000, 2001 National CAP Board and ConferenceAssisted in the Drug Demand Reduction demonstrations1999 Kentucky Wing winter encampmentAlong with participating in normal activities, I was also responsible for providing 2000 KY-IN Wing summer encampmentAssisted in teaching Aerospace Education classes to the Basic cadets2000 Great Lakes Region leadership academy2000 National Blue BeretSetup and maintained crowd control, flight line operations, and emergency services at the EAA Oshkosh Air Show2001 Air Education and Training Command Familiarization CourseOne week of actual Air Force pilot training at Columbus AFB 1998, 1999 Local Air ShowSetup and managed crowd control and flight line ops1998, 1999, 2000 Kentucky Wing Aerospace Education WeekendServed as cadet in charge for 1999, 2000 weekends Planned and coordinated the squadron Aerospace Education Day1998, 1999, 2000 KY Education Technology ConferencesPresented in seminars about computer simulations in the classroom to Kentucky Educators.Setup an Aerospace Education computer simulation in the student showcase.Recruited at the Civil Air Patrol booth.2000 Kentucky DARE conferenceAssisted in Drug Demand Reduction demonstrations to educate the public of dangers of drug abuse.Civil Air Patrol Awards
Mitchell AwardEarhart AwardRecruiter AwardSearch and Rescue AwardParticipated in 10 or more SAR missionsSearch and Rescue (Find) AwardFinding the victim or target in a SAR missionIndividual awards for outstanding achievements Kentucky Legislation CitationCAP Commanders CommendationCAP Solo WingsAchieved a student pilot ratingCAP Pilot WingsAchieving a Private Pilot rating 1999 KY Wing winter encampment Honor Cadet1999 KY Wing Frank G. Brewer Aerospace Education Award1999 KY Wing Cadet of the Year2000 KY Wing Frank G. Brewer Aerospace Education Award2000 Great Lakes Region Frank G. Brewer Aerospace Education Award2000 National CAP Frank G. Brewer Aerospace Education Award2000 Air Force Association Aerospace Education Cadet of the YearPersonal and School Activities
School Participation·Clubs
ClubsElliott County Beta ClubElected to the 2001-02 Beta Club Leadership Council Elected as the 2001-02 Beta Club PresidentFuture Business Leaders of AmericaElected as the 2001-02 Elliott Co. FBLA reporterElliott County CO-ED Y ClubElected as the 2000-01 and 2001-02 CO-ED Y reporterElected as the 2001 Kentucky Youth Assembly Press Corps Editor (State Office)Student Technology Leadership ProgramPresented at 1998, 99, and 2000 Kentucky Technology ConferencesSpanish Club4-H ClubJROTC (Company Commander)Classes and Activities1998-2002 Elliott Co. High School Band Played in 1999 and 2000 All-District Band Setup a joint Civil Air Patrol and Elliott Co. JROTC activity2000 and 2001 Who's Who Among American High School StudentsIntroduced the Physics and Mathematics department to CAP Aerospace Education materials used in the classroom frequently.Current 3.9 overall GPA in classes including Physics, Chemistry, Pre-CalculusMartial ArtsPersonal Extra Curricular Activities
Civil Air PatrolAviation ChallengeTop Gun (best pilot) Blue Flag (teamwork, leadership)Karate (Tang Soo Do)Work as an assistant instructorAwards21st Place in Fighting and Kata (form)22nd Place in Fighting and Kata (form)Scored highest possible score on blue and Green Belt tests.Received the Black Belt Attitude Award·Aviation
AviationPrivate Pilots LicenseCross-Country hours (40)Night hours (10)Instrument hours (5)Instructed flight hours (40)Pilot in Command hours (80)Total flight time logged (120 hrs.).Post Secondary Education Awards
Two Congressional Nominations to United States Air Force Academy·One Congressional Nomination to United States Naval Academy
One Congressional Nomination to United States Naval Academy·Awarded Falcon Foundation Scholarship
Awarded Falcon Foundation Scholarship·Accepted to Northwestern Preparatory School
Accepted to Northwestern Preparatory School·Awaiting Appointment to United States Air Force Academy Fall Class of 2003
Awaiting Appointment to United States Air Force Academy Fall Class of 2003
