In December 1941, one week before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Civil Air Patrol was founded by more than 150,000 citizens who were concerned about the defense of America’s coastline. Under the jurisdiction of the Army Air Forces, CAP pilots flew more than 500,000 hours, were credited with sinking two enemy submarines and rescued hundreds of crash survivors during World War II. On July 1, 1946, President Harry Truman established CAP as a federally chartered benevolent civilian corporation, and Congress passed Public Law 557 on May 26, 1948. CAP was charged with three primary missions – aerospace education, cadet programs and emergency services.
With the passage of Public Law 106-398 in October 2000, Congress provided that “The Civil Air Patrol is a volunteer civilian auxiliary of the Air Force when the services of the Civil Air Patrol are used by any department or agency in any branch of the federal government.”
CAP, in its Air Force auxiliary role, performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and was credited by the AFRCC with saving 100+ lives in fiscal year 2010. Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and counter-drug missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. The members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to the more than 25,000 young people currently participating in CAP cadet programs.
Group 3 of the Ohio Wing of the Civil Air Patrol is located in the north-east portion of Ohio has over 200 members in 7 subordinate units.
We have received several emails for OHWG Licensees asking why Ops Quals doesn't show that they are licensed. E-services is only able to acknowledge permits that have been issued through the new e-services system. Your paper-permit is still presently valid. It's simply that NHQ is unaware that you are licensed.
OHWG has decided that it would be best if all of our drivers could be recognized as such by NHQ ASAP. Therefore, on 31 July, 2012, all paper-permits will become INVALID. Sometime between now and then, you must acquire an e-services permit. It's not difficult and you can find all of the instructions including how to get your free abstract/driver's record, on the Wing Website. Click on "Transportation" on the left and everything you need to know is right there.
If you should encounter any problems or you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us. We'll be glad to assist you.
After 31 July, 2012, your will be required to carry your 101 card and your state driver's permit at anytime you are driving a CAP vehicle.
An All Commanders Call is scheduled for Saturday, 14 JUL 2012 at 1300 hrs. This meeting is for all Group, Unit Commanders and their respective Finance and E/S Officers. Please adjust your schedules accordingly and make every effort to attend. If a Commander is unable to attend please insure that representative is availible to attend. The meeting will be in the auditorium in Bldg #20 at DSCC. Please advise our State Administrator, Ms. Reeves so that names can be added to the authorized entry list at DSCC.
Please join me in congratulating Nicole Shaffner, Ohio Wing Plans and Programs Officer, on her recent promotion to Lt Col. The Wing was notified on 15 April of the promotion by Great Lakes Region. Lt Col Shaffner's DOR is 28 Sep 11.
Just a reminder if anyone needs a briefing to get current:
For any members who need to get current on their Safety Briefing before their regular meeting, missed the meeting, or used up all of the safety briefings that National has put out, there is a quick solution to that.
I have been working with the Ohio Wing IT (Capt Paul Creed), and he designed a page link in the Ohio Wing web site. Just go to the Ohio Wing web site scroll down to Safety (on the left hand side of the page) click on that and scroll down and you will see the link, click that and it will bring up a briefing for you to read, answer the questions and submit, it will then be recorded and you will again be current.
Remember if you are NOT CURRENT you MAY NOT participate in any CAP functions until CURRENCY is met.
You will have to log on with your Ohio Wing email and password.
If you have any questions on this please myself or Lt Col Yarborough (Asst OHWG/SE).
Please join me in congratulating Beth McGail, OH-197, on her promotion to Captain effective 10 May 2012. Captain McGail was promoted ahead of her peers for taking on an area of great responsibility as Ohio Wing Director of Finance. Captain McGail's promotion is in accordance with CAPR 35-5.
Please join me in congratulating the Ohio Wing Director of Communications Christopher Kovacs on his promotion to Captain. In the spirit of military tradition, Capt Kovacs is buying, but it is valid for tonight only!
The 2012 National Cadet Competition will be held in Dayton, Ohio on 20-23 June, 2012. This year NCC is piloting an Outreach effort at the National Cadet Competition. This effort is intended to provide an opportunity for all CAP members to attend, explore, and learn about the National Cadet Competition – including how to get involved. CAP members are invited to witness this public validation of the objectives of the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program and are encouraged to attend those events open to spectators and to cheer for their favorites when appropriate.
The NCC Outreach Program will consist of the following:
Informal networking opportunities with teams (Friday evening)
Outreach Workshop (Saturday afternoon)
Workshop Topics: How to start a team?, What does it take?, What does NCC do for a unit?, How much does it cost?, Is it all about winning?, Teamwork vs winning?, How much practice is too much?, (How to) Develop an innovative routine?, What kind of outside help do you get? (coaching, funding, etc.), How many hours a week do you practice?, What does a typical practice look like for your team?, Is it really worth the work?
3 nights of Dormitory housing at Wright State University for 20-22 June (Wed - Fri)
8 Meals at Wright State University dining facility
Wed (6/20) – Dinner
Thurs (6/21) – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Friday (6/22) – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Saturday (6/23) – Breakfast
All of the above is available for $125 per CAP Member.
Outreach Program participants will have the option to stay for the Awards Banquet on Saturday evening:
Housing for Saturday night is available for an additional cost of $17 per person.
Additionally, reservations must be made separately for the banquet using the CAP NCC Website. Fees for the banquet will be approximately $20-$25 per plate.
All vehicles parked on the Wright State University campus need to display a parking permit. Vehicle parking permits are available for $5.00 each.
Members/Groups are responsible for their own travel and incidental expenses.
CAP units and personnel interested in attending the NCC Outreach program should contact: Major Janelle Gates at janellegates@msn.com. Please contact us no later than May 20, 2012.
I am hopeful that through this new Outreach program, we will be increase awareness, knowledge, and overall future participation in Cadet Competitions at all levels of Civil Air Patrol.
Sincerely,
STEVE PIEHL, Lt Col, CAP
Director, National Cadet Competition
Attention Wing and Region DCP’s:
Do you have:
Members looking for summer field trip opportunities?
Personnel who want to understand what Cadet Competitions are about?
Competition Teams that want to learn how to get that extra competitive edge?
If you want to know what it takes to get to NCC come and experience a rare opportunity to:
Meet the teams in person and discuss the challenges that they have faced.
Watch and meet members of the United States Air Force Honor Guard
Learn, and be inspired to return as one of the Best of the Best.
Ohio Wing Civil Air Patrol, in partnership with the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Columbus Division of Police, is pleased to announce the 2012 Ohio Wing CAP Law Enforcement Program. The mission of this exciting activity is to provide CAP cadets with a familiarization of law enforcement careers at the federal, state and local levels. Through various hands-on activities and training sessions, participants will have the opportunity to interact with personnel from the FBI, Secret Service, US Marshals, military security forces and state and local law enforcement. Activities include tours of the Highway Patrol and Columbus Police aviation units, communications facility and training academy, SWAT, K9 and firearms demonstrations, obstacle course and much, much more.
Dates: 15-20 July 2012
Location: Columbus, OH
Cost: $100
Billeting: Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy
Open to All Great Lakes Region Cadets that meet the following requirements;
Minimum Age: 16 years old
Minimum Grade: C/SSgt
* Prior Encampment completion is a prerequisite for attending
The application deadline is 30 June 2012. Space is limited, so be sure to apply today!
*** We are also looking for senior members with law enforcement experience to serve as TAC Officers. Cost for senior members is $50 and Level 1 must be completed prior to attending.
For activity questions or to apply, please send the following information to
It's with great pleasure that I pass along the message below.
Col Mathews
Greetings,
Attached is a Civil Air Patrol news release regarding U.S. Senate approval today of S. 418, legislation to present a Congressional Gold Medal to CAP’s founding members in honor of their heroic actions during World War II. The bill was brought to the floor by Sen. Tom Harkin, commander of CAP’s Congressional Squadron.
The CAP news release, as well as the full text of Harkin’s floor statement in support of S. 418, can be read online on VolunteerNow – www.capvolunteernow.com.
The Miami Valley Composite Squadron (GLR-OH-284) is offering a mission scanner and mission observer class on 16-17 JUNE 2012 at Dayton Wright Brothers Airport in south Dayton. The class starts at 0800 both days and will include sortie flights each day in aerial photography, ELT searches, missing person searches, and coordination with ground teams.
The day is TASK-BASED and not specifically scenario based. Once signed up, you will receive an email with materials to bring, agendas, and access to our Aircrew Training website with multiple resources. Laminated kneeboard cards with mission aircrew relevant information will also be provided to each student.
All pre-reqs for Mission Scanner SQTR must be met prior to attendance and each member must be safety current PRIOR to attendance. Uniform of the day is Flight Suits, BDUs, or Polo/Slacks combination. Lunch is on your own, off airport with multiple restaurants nearby. There are also multiple hotels for anyone staying overnight.
