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Vectors A Weekly Newsletter of the Lubbock Civil Air Patrol Squadron SWR-TX-293

Edition #16 April 18, 2011

From the CommanderMEMORANDUM 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 individualsabilities 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 EqualOpportunity 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.


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b. The CAP/EOO can be contacted at [email protected], (408) 993-

1679, or by mail at 1501 The Alameda; San Jose, CA 95126.

c. The CAP/EOA can be contacted at [email protected], (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 CAPNondiscrimination 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

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.

Tuesday

Blowing

DustHi 89 F(Fire Danger)

TuesdayNight

Breezy

Lo 48 F(Fire Danger)

AstronomyData

Sunrise: 07:10Sunset: 20:17

Moonrise: 22:36

Moonset: 08:01

MoonPhase

(94%) WaningGibbous


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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: Honorable Barrack H. ObamaSecretary of Defense: Honorable Robert M. GatesSecretary of the Air Force: Honorable Michael B. DonleyUSAF Chief of Staff: General Norton A. Schwartz, USAFAETC Commander: Gen. Edward A. Rice, USAFAir University Commander: Lt Gen Allen G. Peck, USAFCAP -USAF Commander: Col. William R Ward, USAFCAP National Commander: Maj Gen Amy S. Courter, CAPSouthwest Region Commander: Col Joseph C. Jensen, CAPTX Wing Commander: Col Brooks Cima, CAPGroup 1 Commander: Lt Col Debra Torres, CAP

Lubbock Composite Squadron Commander: Maj Richard Kolas, CAPDeputy Cadet Commander 1st Lt Kyle Vernon, CAPCadet Commander: C/1st Lt Cameron Varner, CAPFirst Sergeant: C/SMSgt Brenner Fox, CAPFlight Sergeant: C/SMSgt Dillon Holloway, CAP

Priority News Items

1. Our Squadron earned a AFA Scholarship of $250.00 to allowsenior and cadet members to travel to Sweetwater, TX to see theWW2 Womens Aviation Museum. Congrats to Maj Littlesoldier andCpt. 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 theirSummer Encampment Schedule

POC for Rides: 1st Lt Johnson

Texas is now accepting applications

Deadline is 1 MAY 2011


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Texas 25 JUNE 02 JULY @ Camp Bastrop $140http://www.texascadet.org/Summer_Encampment.html

New Mexico 12 17 June @ Santa Fe $100http://www.nmcap.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6&Itemid=27

We have groups going to both

6. Countdown to Texas Air Museum Bivouac

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

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 severalsites found at http://www.spacedaily.com/ If you look at the banners acrossthe 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 theform. You can receive up to 50% of the cost of the event provided you meetcertain requirements set forth by the Financial Committee. This offer applies to allWing and National events except Encampments.

5) After months of effort and planning our squadrons very own website is here.Look at www.lubbockcap.org

POC for Rides: 1st Lt Vernon

New Mexico is now accepting applications

Deadline is 13 May 2011


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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 athttps://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.eServices.Web/Default.aspx byfollowing the instructions mid-page that says First Time User You willneed your CAPID number and a valid email address.

B) Take and agree to the OPSEC section. You will be entrusted withinformation later on that is sensitive in nature there are some thingsthat we do that the general public doesnt need to know (as opposed toneat to know). Operational Security is important; sometimes lives areon the line.

C) Select CAP Online Exams from the left column and make sure youhave 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

Cadet Community Service Ribbon (need 60 hours)Last Updated 20 FEB 2011

Arroyo, Z - 18.0 hoursCrabb - 2 hrsDonahew, W - 3.0 hoursEckles - 12.0 hoursFox - 82.5 hours Job Well Done Flight Awarded*Garcia - 66hours Job Well Done Flight AwardedHernandez - 57.5 hours

Holloway - 71.5 hours Job Well Done Flight Awarded*Johnson - 80.5 hours Job Well Done Flight Awarded*Kolas, T - 4 hoursVarner - 94.5 hours Job Well Done Flight Awarded*Vernon, K - 27 hoursVernon, R - 73.5 hours Job Well Done Flight Awarded*

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


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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 deliveringnuclear weapons at supersonic speeds3) There were no ailerons. Roll control was provided by spoilers

SEND YOUR ANSWERS IN ASAP! Less than 24 hours remain for this JFF.


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Just for Fun Answers Correct Senior Answers Correct Cadet Answers

Buffalo F2 2 2Tu-154 1 1Starship 2000 1 2

Avro Vulcan Bomber 1 0Delta 4 Heavy Rocket 0 1RB-57 Canberra Bomber 1 1

Mig 21 Fishbed 2 2British Electric 2 3B-32 Dominator 2 3P6M SeaMaster 3 2A30-A Baltimore Bomber 0 0Atlas-F Rocket 3 3A-4 Skyhawk 2 1

SAAB JAS 39 Grippen 1 1Machhi C.505 0 0

T-38 Talon 4 2Fokker Dr.1 Triplane 2 3Lockheed P2V 2 3

UH-1 "Huey" 3 4DeHavalind Dove DH-104 5 3

Antonov An-225 5 5TOTALS 42 41

Official Disclosure: The information contained in this newsletter is unclassified. The Point of Contact (POC)

for this publication is 1st

Lt Kyle Vernon ([email protected]). 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 TuesdaySenior Meeting Time: 6:30 8:30 PM Each 1st and 3rd TuesdayMeeting Location: Chaparral Jets, Lubbock International Airport

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