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Monthly e-newsletter of Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302, Arizona Wing, Civil Air Patrol 302
Lt. Col. Chas Buchanan, Squadron Commander
Deer Valley Airport, Phoenix, Arizona

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Vol. 2, No. 11 July 2008

Eaves takes cadet command

Building on his 3 years of squadron experience, C/2nd Lt. Caleb Eaves was installed as cadet commander of Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 during the squadrons open house in early June. C/2nd Lt. Eaves, who served as squadron cadet deputy commander immediately prior to being elevated to his new command, assumed the post from the outgoing cadet commander, C/1st Lt. Robert Gassert, who has received a full scholarship to attend Embry nd C/2 Lt. Caleb Eaves (left) is installed as cadet commander of Deer Valley Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott. Composite Squadron 302 by 1st Lt. Casey Young, deputy commander for cadets, as squadron 1st Sgt. Blaine Esgar looks on. (Photo by Capt. Ken We thank C/Lt. Gassert Young.) for his exceptional leadership as cadet commander Inside Full Throttle since last fall and have confidence C/Lt. Eaves will ex Dehydration dangers 5 Training deadlines approach 2 The Training Sheet 6 ES officer is appointed 3 tend the squadrons record of Note these activities 7 Cadets part of champion team 3 excellence in this important Promotions 8 Open house draws visitors 4 position, says 1st Lt. Casey See the Quarterly Training Schedule (QTS) for upcoming events and contact Young, squadron deputy information plus http://azwg.us for the Civil Air Patrols Arizona Wing calen- commander for cadets. (Continued on page 2) dar. Be sure to visit the squadrons Web site at www.squadron302.org. Civil Air Patrol: More Than Meets The Skies Semper Vigilans (Always Vigilant)

 New cadet commander is installed

(Continued from page 1) The new cadet commander has served as an orientation instructor plus flight sergeant and commander of the squadrons Alpha and Bravo flights. In addition, he is a member of the Arizona Wings Sun Gods Drill Team that won the Civil Air Patrols (CAPs) national drill team title on Sunday, June 29 (see page 3). He was a member of the drill team that likewise won the national title in 2006 and took second place in 2007. C/2nd Lt. Eaves completed Cadet Officer School in June 2007 at CAP National Headquarters at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala. During his CAP career, C/2nd Lt. Eaves served as Delta Flight commander at the 2007 Arizona Wing Encampment and was flight sergeant for Echo Flight, which was the honor flight at the 2006 Arizona Wing Encampment. C/1st Lt. Caleb Eaves His awards include a Commanders commendation, Brig. Gen. Billy Mitchell Award, Meritorious Service Award and Exceptional Service Award. C/2nd Lt. Eaves is a home-school junior. After graduation, he plans to study to become a Christian apologist, a defender of his faith.

Deadlines approaching for required training

Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 members who are aircrew-qualified and others who are involved in emergency services (ES) are reminded of approaching deadlines to complete training that is mandated for them to retain their flight and/or ES status. Pilots and aircrew members in Civil Air PaFull Throttle trols (CAPs) Southwest Region, which inFull Throttle is the monthly e-newsletter for officludes Arizona, must complete Federal Aviation cers, cadets and friends of Deer Valley Composite Administration (FAA) approach and landing Squadron 302, Arizona Wing, Civil Air Patrol. Its modules that can be found at http://www. mission is to bolster communication with and faasafety.gov/gslac/ALC/course_catalog.aspx. among officers and cadets, enhance awareness of squadron activities, and share news and informaPilots are grounded pending completion of the modules; scanners and observers must complete tion about the squadron and its personnel. The newsletter also can be viewed under News on the the modules by July 3 or they will be grounded. squadrons Web site at www.squadron302.org. There is no charge for the modules. Story ideas and submissions can be forwarded Also, all CAP members involved in ES by the 15th of the month preceding publication to Capt. Jerry Porter, squadron public-affairs officer, must complete by years end National Incident Management System (NIMS) training in at civilairpatrolsq302pao@cox.net. To guarantee receipt of the newsletter, readers order to retain their ES qualifications. should ensure their e-mail addresses and other Three required independent-study courses contact information remain current with the squadand tests Introduction to Incident Command ron and on e-services at www.capnhq.gov. System, IS-100; ICS for Single Resources and Vol. 2, No. 11 July 2008 Initial Action Incidents, IS-200; and National ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Incident Management System (NIMS), An InNational First-Place Co-WinnerNewsletters troduction, IS 700 are available free on-line 2007 Maj. Howell Balsem CAP Public Affairs Exceptional Achievement Awards at http://training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.asp. Full Throttle July 2008 Page 2

Army veteran named to ES position

Senior member Larry Nesbitt, a U.S. Army veteran who joined Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 in March, has accepted the squadron staff position of emergency-services (ES) officer, Lt. Col. Chas Buchanan, squadron commander, has announced. Officer Nesbitt will have responsibility for development and maintaining an adequate ES force within the squadron, with primary emphasis on ground teams and urban-detection finding (UDF) for location of emergency-locator transponders (ELTs). Both officers and cadets are encouraged to take part in this undertaking. Additional emphasis will be on training of aircrews in ES procedures. The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is my first venture in volunteerism, Officer Nesbitt says, but Ive always had an interest in aviation. Officer Nesbitt is working on his qualification to become a mission scanner. He also recently completed CAPs Aerospace Education Program for Senior Members (AEPSM) and earned the Gen. Charles E. Officer Larry Nesbitt Chuck Yeager Aerospace Education Achievement Award. In doing so, Officer Nesbitt becomes the 11th member of the squadron to have completed AEPSM thus far in 2008 compared to three who did so in 2007. Completion of AEPSM by adult officers is a 2008 priority of the squadron and Group IV, which earlier this year challenged all adult officers to complete the program Squadron cadets among promptly. Squadron members who have not completed national-champion team AEPSM are encouraged to log on to http://www.cap. Word arrived at deadline four cagov/visitors/members/ dets from Deer Valley Composite professional_development, select Online Exams and Squadron 302 are among the members Aerospace Education, and follow the directions to take of the Arizona Wings Sun Gods Drill Yeager Test No. 1 (only one test is required, not both). Team that won the Civil Air Patrols Upon passing the tests, squadron officers should send a National Cadet Competition on Sunnotifying e-mail to squadron commander Lt. Col. Chas day, June 29, at Wright-Patterson Air Buchanan at cbuchanan@cox.net and copy the Group Force Base in Ohio. IV aerospace-education officer at gp4aeo@yahoo.com Congratulations are extended to C/2nd so certificates of completion can be prepared. Lts. Caleb Eaves and William Mead, Officer Nesbitt served for six years on active and reC/CMSgt. Clifford Branch III and serve status as a transportation sergeant with the U.S. C/SrA Steve Cothran. It was the second Army at Fort Ord, Calif. time in three years the team had won the A resident of Glendale, Officer Nesbitt studied liberal national drill-team championship. The arts at Arizona State University and owns Nesbitt Proteams color guard won in 2007. ductions, a video-production company specializing in More coverage will appear in the event and training videos. August issue of Full Throttle. Full Throttle July 2008 Page 3

Open house showcases squadron

June event draws 40 guests, parents, visitors

Photos courtesy of Capt. Ken Young

Squadron color guard presents the colors (below) as cadets salute (right.) A future cadet is fascinated by the proceedings.

A cadet orientee shows pride.

Maj. Adam Such, Group IV commander, announces a unitcitation award for all group squadrons, including Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302. C/1st Lt. Robert Gassert, outgoing cadet commander, surrenders command to 1st Lt. Casey Young, deputy commander for cadets., during the change-of-command ceremony.
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Be aware of circumstances

Dangers of dehydration outlined

by Capt. Joshua Bloomstone, M.D. Squadron Medical Officer Arizonas summer has returned with a vengeance and, unfortunately, that means several months of high temperatures. Civil Air Patrol aircrews flying for several hours in a confined aircraft cabin and members of ground teams navigating desert Capt. and mountain terJoshua Bloomstone, M.D. rain on foot as well as all individuals need a special awareness of their circumstances and the necessity of remaining well hydrated. In the early 1970s, the National Park Service measured summer surface temperatures in Death Valley, Calif., and amazingly found them to range from 180 degrees to 201 degrees F. It should not be surprising temperatures at these levels are life threatening. Daily high temperatures in the Phoenix area are ranging in the low to mid-100s. Extended exposure to these temperatures also can be life threatening. The human bodys ability to thermo-regulate automatically maintain a normal body temperature is nothing short of miraculous. With exposure to high outside temperatures, innercore body temperature also begins to rise. Acting like a radiator, the body produces sweat that, in turn, evaporates off the skin. As evaporation occurs, the skin and blood within it cools, and body temperature is maintained. As long as the human body has water to release, the process of thermoregulation works to maintain a normal body temperature of 98.6 deFull Throttle grees F. The average human will lose between two quarts and four quarts of water this way on a normal day with normal activity. On a hot day, even normal activities can lead to the loss of water well in excess of this volume. If water is lost and not replaced, the person becomes dehydrated. As the body loses its ability to sweat, its core temperature will rise above normal, creating a condition known as hyperthermia. Elevated body temperatures lead to fatigue and, in its extreme, coma and death. Immediate treatment of mild hyperthermia and dehydration includes limiting your activity, remaining in a cool place and replacing your vital water stores by drinking. Water is essential to human life. Exposure to outside temperatures of 100 degrees to 120 degrees F. can lead to death within three days without keeping your body well hydrated. Keeping this in mind, drink plenty of water. Bring extra water wherever you go. Have it in your car and make sure you take it with you in the plane. If you get into the plane thirsty, you already are dehydrated. Stay well hydrated. Exposure to the hot summer sun also leads to sunburn in a short period of time. While sunburn may not be life threatening, it can injure sweat glands within the skin. Injury to these remarkable structures also can lead to hyperthermia even if you are not dehydrated by interfering with your ability to sweat. Therefore, in addition to staying well hydrated during the summer months, please make sure that you apply high SPFsunscreen to all sunexposed body parts. Tobacco smoke and alcohol also enhance the rate of dehydration, so refrain from such activities to the best of your abilities. Your body will thank you! Page 5

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The Training Sheet

CAP PD training advances through 5 levels, RSC, NSC

(Editors Note: This issue concludes a fourpart series intended to assist Civil Air Patrol members in advancing their professionaldevelopment studies in one or more selected specialty tracks.) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ by 1st Lt. Ruben Kafenbaum Squadron and Group IV Professional Development Officer As this series concludes on Civil Air Patrols (CAPs) professional-development program, an overview is offered on requirements and training opportunities provided through Levels III, IV and V plus opportunities for advanced instruction at Civil Air Patrols (CAPs) Regional and National Staff colleges. This content complements articles in earlier issues of Full Throttle regarding Level I, which is the beginning of all CAP training (March 2008); Level II, in which CAP members expand their knowledge and involvement in CAP activities (April 2008); and emergency services (ES), in which CAP members learn and become proficient in various CAP ES activities used in CAP exercises and missions (June 2008). To read these installments in the indicated previous issues of the newsletter, click on the news link on Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302s Web site at www.squadron302.org. Level III Completion of Level III entitles the CAP member who becomes senior rated in a specialty track, attends two major conferences, serves in a staff or command assignment for at least one year, and completes the Corporate Learning Course (CLC) to earn the Grover Loening Award and Loening ribbon. (See CAPR 50-17 for details on these requirements.) Full Throttle CLC discusses details the CAP squadrons relationship with the wing level of command. Specifically, CLC discusses 1st Lt. Ruben Kafenbaum how wing operations help to accomplish CAP's three missions of aerospace education, emergency services and cadet programs. It describes the working relationships wing staff officers have with each other and their squadron-level counterparts. A CAP member who completes Level III is eligible for advancement to the grade of major. Level IV and RCS The next achievement Level IV and the Paul Garber Award and Garber ribbon requires the member to become master rated in a specialty track, serve as a staff member in a wing-level course or conference and have a staff or command staff assignment for at least two years, among other requirements (see CAPR 50-17 for details). During Level IV, the officer completes Region Staff College (RSC), which typically is administered at a CAP region level, e.g., Southwest Region. RSC lasts 40 hours and usually is conducted during a five- to seven-day period annually on a military base or college campus. Within a laboratory/seminar environment, RCS provides each student with in-depth studies of management, leadership and communications skills for use in staff and command assignments while illustrating how CAP's missions are accomplished at the region level. Discussions, case studies and practical exercises are integral parts (Continued on page 7) Page 6

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 RSC, NSC key CAP advancement

(Continued from page 6) of the RSC program. Because most members will have been in the program for several years by the time they reach this level, there are some specialized schools that also are available. Such schools, which may be treated as RSC equivalents, include the National Legal Officers College, the CAP Inspector General College and the Chaplain Service Region Staff College (see CAPR 50-17 for details). Upon completion of Level IV, the member is eligible for advancement to the grade of lieutenant colonel. Level V and NSC Now comes Level V, CAP's highest level of professional development. To complete Level V and earn the Gill Robb Wilson Award and Wilson ribbon, the officer must serve as a staffmember in a region or nationallevel course (or director of a wing-level course), conduct a Level One Program in their squadron, serve in a staff or command assignment for at least three years (see CAPR 5017 for details) and complete National Staff College (NSC). Attendance at NCS is by invitation only from the wing commander and limited in enrollment to CAP officers with the grade of major or higher. This eight-day college is organized by CAP National Headquarters and conducted at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala. Fewer than 2,500 of all CAP senior members have reached this demanding level of professional development. Are you up to the challenge? NSC is the capstone course in professional development and designed for members who are or will be assuming positions of regional or national importance within CAP. It is taught by senior CAP leaders and U.S. Air Force instructors from Air University. The curriculum challenges students in the areas of executive leadership, management, organizational behavior and policy formulation. Much time is spent examining CAP's national operations as students engage in seminar discussions, case studies and exercises. Because of its graduatelevel design and focus on national-level operations, NCS attendance is restricted to those members with the grade of major or above, who have completed CAP's RCS (or equivalent) and have the endorsement of their wing commander. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ It is hoped this four-part series on CAP training has been beneficial and will help to advance the professional development of squadron members and others. Please accept this challenge to take advantage of all that is available and to progress as far as your interests will take you. Questions about professional development and advancement can be directed to 1st Lt. Kafenbaum at rubenkaf@gmail.com. Page 7

Note these activities

July 7 - Cadet meeting/orientation begins (BDUs) July 9 - Senior meeting July 14 - Cadet meeting (BDUs) July 16 - Senior staff July 21 - Cadet meeting (PT) July 23 - Senior meeting July 28 - Cadet meeting (blues) July 30 - Cadet visit: Pima Air & Space Museum/Titan Missile Silo
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Cadets meet at 7 p.m.; seniors meet at 7:30 p.m. BDUs - Battle dress uniform PT - Physical training Blues - Air Force dress uniform

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Squadron members are recognized

Congratulations are extended to seven Deer Valley Composite Squadron cadets and two senior members who recently earned promotions in grade and three members who have been recognized for their contributions and achievements: To Cadet Second Lieutenant: Clifford Branch III

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To Cadet Master Sergeant: Alexander Patocs To Cadet Staff Sergeant: Samantha Hansen To Cadet Airman: Brittany Beaman To Cadet Airman Basic: Rosario DelSorbo, Peter Garcia and Erika Petro In addition, three senior members have been promoted: To Captain: Joshua Bloomstone, M.D. To First Lieutenant: Daryl Duncan and Ruben Kafenbaum Congratulations also are extended to:
Lt. Col. Keith Lamb, who has been presented the Meritorious Service Medal for his leadership

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with glider training. Capt. Michael Rich, who has received his technician rating in information technology. st 1 Lt. Ruben Kafenbuam, who has received his technician rating in professional development.

You cant cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.
Rabindranath Tagore 1861-1941) Indian poet, playwright, essayist, Nobel Prize winner

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