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Beverly Composite Squadron Massachusetts Wing Civil Air Patrol November 2007 Volume 1, Issue 9 school work or attending CAP activities he enjoys Computers, track and Games. Airman Dullea is also a member of the Boy Scouts of America, and the Air Force Junior ROTC.

Promotion News
We had three cadet promotions this month, Well done cadet corps.

Cadet Posillico Promoted to C/SMSgt

C/MSgt Philip Posillico was promoted to C/SMSgt in a Promotion Ceremony during the closing formation last week.

C/Amn Dullea Congratulations Airman Dullea, well done!

Senior Awards
C/SMSgt Posillico C/SMSgt Posillico is a student at Hamilton Wenham Regional High School in Hamilton Massachusetts. Sergeant Posillico has held the staff positions of Cadet Administrative officer and Cadet Flight Commander. C/MSgt Posillico has been in the Civil Air Patrol since October of 2004 and attended encampment in August of 2006. Congratulations Sergeant Posillico, well done. 2 Lt Eaton - Membership Ribbon. SM Chaidez - Membership Ribbon. SM Moynihan - Membership Ribbon.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

1 2 Promotions Emergency Services News Emergency Services News, Air Port Security From The DCC, CAP Plane goes down Training Safety, Admin ES, Holiday Party Q&A, Calendar, Deployed

Cadet Dullea Promoted to C/AMN

C/Amn Christopher Dullea is a Junior at Peabody Veterans Memoeial HS in Peabody Massachusetts. Airman Dullea has been a member of the Civil Air Patrol since September of 2007. When not doing

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ES News

October SAREX
Bill Schillhammer Major, USCAP

SAREX Reflections
The October 2007 Guided SAREX is over, with a grade of Passed. Lieutenant Colonel Jones, Captain Rieker, and Captain Buck participated. Catch up with one of them on meeting night and they can fill you in on all the details. It was another picture perfect for flying. A great day to hone skills and learn some new facets to the art of aerial search and rescue techniques. Lieutenant Colonel Jones and Captain Buck flew one sortie, and Captain Rieker flew three sorties. All three Beverly officers flew the first Sortie of the day and practiced aerial imaging tasks together. Time to reflect on participating in the November exercise scheduled for Saturday November 17th at Hanscom Wing HQ. If you are interested in participating please contact Captain Mintz at pavlik.mintz@yahoo.com to let him know what you would like to train in, especially Mission Base Staff positions. This will be your last chance this year to participate as there will not be a December SAREX. Six of us completed the initial scanner training, and so far only two have flown since the class ended. Lets all try and set a personal goal to go on 2 or more SAREX missions each year. Even if you are active in ES, a SAREX is the perfect place to learn new skills, train in new positions. Check your 101 cards, pack your bags, and send the Captain an email today. Cadets: Cadets over 18 can participate as well. Ask through your chain of command how you go about getting qualified to join the team.

If you were not one of the lucky 47 members who participated in the exercise, you lost out on a beautiful Fall day for a great training exercise. The USAF and designated "agents" created an excellent set of realistic scenarios for us to train Homeland Security, Disaster Relief, and Search & Rescue. We flew 11 sorties for a total of 17.3 hours. We had a full mission base, but only 1 ground team. With only 1 ground team, we had to pretend to call in the MASP to provide support for our search. I don't know where all our GT members were this past weekend, but they must have been out looking at foliage further North. Many thanks to all who participated. You did a great job!

Beverly Airport Security

By Joel Heusser, Captain USCAP
Emergency Services Officer

Just a reminder that everyone who wants to do ES operations or move about on airport grounds it is important that you have an airport ID card with you at all times, no exceptions. To get an airport ID card you need a CAP ID card and state ID card driver license. Cadets must have a picture ID, and permission from the Deputy Commander of Cadets. Then call the airport Mangers Office during normal hours 8.00 am to 4.00pm to schedule an appointment. (note the office is closed for lunch from 12.00 to 1.00pm

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MLPI Course offered

This course is being hosted by Major Dawn Tardif conjunction with Dan O'Connor from NASAR for two consecutive weekends in January (12/13, 19/20). Enrollment is limited to the first 30 that apply. Cost is $100, payable at time of the first class. If you are interested in attending, send Major Tardif an e-mail notification and she will send you directions to the class site. You can also find information on this course at NASAR's website, http://www.nasar.org/nasar/course.php. The Managing the Lost Person Incident course is designed to teach the essential knowledge and skills necessary to perform as the initial response Incident Commander on a lost person incident with the primary focus on the Search element of SAR. The course prepares the student for the management responsibilities and leadership skills required during SAR missions. The course explains the tasks and procedures needed to effectively manage SAR operations from the initial response through the expansion phases of the search to the final demobilization of all resources. This is the first true management course of the NASAR series of SAR courses. The ISAR, FUNSAR, and ADSAR courses focus on the individual and crew responsibilities as well as techniques and tactics at the crew level, whereas, the MLPI course explains and describes in detail the overall objectives, strategies, and tactics needed for a successful outcome of SAR missions. With further incident management training and field experience; the person with this training can perform as the Incident Commander on prolonged and more complex searches. Who Should Attend: The course is designed for the following types of people: Persons who have been ground team members and/or ground team leaders during search and rescue operations and are ready to advance to the management level and/or want to be able to perform on an incident management staff, SAR Incident Commanders, Ground Branch Managers, Planning Section Chiefs, and Operation Section Chiefs who would

like to refresh or expand their knowledge of search and rescue management practices, SAR personnel who want to learn comprehensive and detailed information about the complexities of the lost person incident. Prerequisites: It is recommended as prerequisites for MLPI students to have taken Fundamentals of Search and Rescue and/or Advanced Search and Rescue courses (or equivalent), Introduction to Incident Command (NIIMS) ICS-100 and the (NIIMS) ICS I-200 series courses (or equivalent). (NIIMS) ICS I-300 series may also be very helpful to the MLPI student. Major Tardif highly recommends this course. She took it two years ago, and found it very useful for anyone involved in SAR planning. Let her know as soon as possible if you are planning to attend.

Opsec Training
https://tests.cap.af.mil/opsec if you havent done it yet. Only 40% of our officers have completed this simple on line course. Lets get this above 50% soon.

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From the Desk of The Deputy Commander for Cadets

Greg Carter, Major USCAP

Leadership Careers: Cadet Officer School, Hawk Mountain Search & Rescue School, Honor Guard Academy, International Air Cadet Exchange, National Emergency Services Academy (multiple classes) Technology Careers: Advanced Technologies Academy, Aerospace Education Academy, Engineering & Technology Academy. Full descriptions of the above courses are available from the National Web Site Cadet Programs page. Remember that demand for NCSA is high and limited space is available at most. Do not delay your application to ensure you have the greatest opportunity to participate. If you have questions regarding NCSA, please let me know and I will be glad to assist.

Its that time of year when we start thinking about National Cadet Special Activities other wise known as NCSA. What is NCSA? I have never heard of this? These are a few questions I hear from cadets and parents alike. Basically, NCSA are activities our cadets may participate in on a national level, exploring Aerospace careers, developing their leadership skills and furthering their love of aviation. Most of these activities occur over the summer with a few exceptions and may ranger from one week to two weeks in length. For 2008, there are over 30 activities available Cadets may apply for summer activities between November and December 31, of the preceding year. All of the activities require the cadet to have attended the local state summer encampment and a few others have prerequisites in order to apply. Application process is as simple as completing a CAP Form 31, which is done online at E-services. Do not wait till the last minute to apply as demand for activities is high and space is limited and usually on first come first serve basis. In addition to the CAP Form 31(which by the way must be approved by the squadron and wing commanders), you may be required to attend a review board to establish qualifications to attend the requested activity. Activities available for 2008 are: Air Force Careers: SUPT Familiarization Course (3 dates available in July), AF Pararescue Orientation Course, AF Advanced Pararescue Orientation Course, AF Space Command Familiarization Course (3 dates available in July), AF Weather Agency Familiarization course. Aviation Careers: Aircraft Manufacturing & Maintenance Academy, National Blue Beret (2 weeks), National Powered Flight Academy (4 classes scheduled), National Glider Flight Academy (4 classes scheduled), Aviation Challenge, EAA Air Academy, Space Camp

CAP Loses Two Members

Lt Col Bill Duffey, CAP Wing PAO

For those that have not yet heard, CAP suffered yet another loss yesterday with the crash of a CAP aircraft in Nevada. On-board were Col Dion DeCamp, CC of Nevada Wing and Col Ed Lewis, DO for CAWG. Col Lewis was also attached to National in Plans and Programs. Both men were bringing a 182 from Nevada to California on an overnight. First reports indicate they struck a mountainside. Some of you may remember Col Lewis as the National Vice-Commander under Brigadier General Anderson from 1993-1996.

Aerospace
Who built and accidentally flew the first known jet propelled aircraft. Next month a picture of the aircraft.

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CLC Scheduled
By Dan Parsons, 1stLt USCAP Professional Development Officer

The Corporate Learning Course (CLC) will be held at Westover ARB, Chicopee Massachusetts on 1516 December 07 beginning at 0800 hrs on Saturday, 15 December 07. The course runs for two full days. This is a great opportunity to take some time off from your busy schedule, and complete some of that required training you have been putting off for years. Completion of a CLC is required for your professional development Level III for the Grover Loening Aerospace Award. There will be base billeting available to help reduce the cost of the course. At this time there is no further information available on this option, please check with the Professional development Officer if you are interested in on base billeting. Uniform will be Class A or B, blue or gray or the new blue/white corporate. NO flight suits, BDU, polo shirts or civvies. You have been warned, this is a major course in professionalism. Please arrive on time, in class, in proper uniform. Attendees with grossly non-compliant uniforms (that means they are really messed up) will be denied attendance and sent home. ( If you need help to determine if your uniform is up to standard, review CAPM 39-1, and then ask for some help before you head out to Chicopee. Ed ) Captain Mark Jacobs is the director of this years CLC and he is still looking for help filling staff positions. Contact him directly and soon if you are interested in helping him out. Senior members are reminded that filling a staff position at a CLC is a requirement for Level IV ( Paul E. Garber Award ) It is also a good way to meet officers from other squadrons and wing. If you are planning on attending or thinking of attending as a student of staff member, get that

CAPF 17 started today. If you need assistance filling it out, see the professional development officer, or anyone captain or higher. You must get this form processed and to Captain Jacobs as soon as possible so he can make sure there is enough coffee and munchkins to go around. Electronic copies and endorsements are accepted and encouraged by Captain Jacobs. For more information contact the professional st development officer, Dan Parsons, 1 Lt USCAP via email or in person at the next meeting.

Deadlines
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December
Columns 2 December 2007 DCS, DCC, Safety Officer, Professional Development Officer, AEO, ESO, FO, and of course from the Squadron Commander. News stories 9 December2007 Promotions, Missions etc. and other late breaking material.

Test Preparation
By Thomas J. Lyons Major, USCAP Testing Officer

Attention all cadets. Please study your Aerospace modules and Leadership chapters BEFORE testing night. As I have said in the past, I will test everybody if they are prepared. Please don't waste time and resources on a meeting night by not being ready.

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Cell Phone Safety

William Frank, 2ndLt USCAP Safety Officer, Beverly Composite Squadron

Welcome New Members

Cadets
Michael Pelletier, Ipswich MA Nathaniel Sauer, Danvers MA Jason Sears, Danvers MA

The use of cell phones combined with the operation of a motor vehicle can create a very hazardous situation. Many studies have shown that the single leading cause of accidents where the driver was distracted is the use of cell phones. This distraction can come in several forms. Most obvious is the manipulating the phone dialing, checking for recent calls, reading emails, etc. Also an issue, but maybe not so obvious is the actual use of the phone. Having a conversation distracts you from driving. What happens when we operate a cell and drive at the same time? The distraction of the phone takes away from our situational awareness. When your primary focus on the phone you probably will not notice that your vehicle has drifted over the center line of the road and into on coming traffic. Or that you just ran thru a stop light or stop sign. State and local governments are making an effort to reduce the number of cell phone related accidents. They are adopting hands free use policy. The operator must use a headset while driving. However further study has confirmed the risk is not reduced while using a headset. This may make the phone easier to use, but it does not remove the distraction of using the phone. Recommendations for cell phones. Use safe practices when operating a vehicle. Pull over if you are going to have a conversation, read/send a text message or answer an email. Or if you have a passenger let them use the phone.
Material taken from The Sentinel, the CAP safety newsletter August 2007

Seniors
William Frisbee, Medford MA Mitchell Cadet

Squadron going paperless?

James M. McIntosh, Major USCAP Administration Officer Since moving into the new facility, it has become apparent that we are limited for storage space, especially for forms and paperwork. In an effort to reduce the amount of files inhouse, we are going to try an experiment. Electronic forms. A majority of forms required are located at the National Web Site and are down-loadable. The Administration Office has placed these forms on computer and are available to members of the Squadron upon request. Just stop by and ask for a copy of a particular forms and we will be happy to print one out for you. If this becomes troublesome, then we will look into creating a dedicated computer station, just for form printing. Some forms are not available through this process. (fingerprint cards for Senior Member Applications, Wright Brothers Awards, etc.) and hard-copies are available. In addition, hard copies are available for National regulations along with Massachusetts Wing HQ supplements, Administrative Authorizations and Mass Wing Forms. If the paperless process advances without a glitch, then we will move forward with this procedure. If problems arise, an evaluation will be initiated to determine a better course of action.

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ES Qualified
The question was posed, how many seniors are ES qualified in our squadron? The answer my friend is in the table below. Are you one of the numbers in the table? Wanna be Talk to Captain Heusser.
Trainees Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Qualified 22 10 2 1 GES out of 31 seniors Skills Evaluator ES Officer - Signed up ES Officer Specialty TrackTechnician ES Officer Specialty Track - Senior ES Officer Specialty Track - Master BCUT ACUT ARC First Aid ARC CPR CISM - Personal CISM - Group Ground Team 3 Ground Team 2 Ground Team 1 Ground Team Leader 3 Ground Team Leader 2 Ground Team Leader 1 Urban Direction Finder Mission Radio Operator Communications Unit Leader Radiological Monitor Mission Staff Assistant Information Officer Finance Officer Liaison Officer Logistics Chief Mission Safety Officer Mission Chaplain Air Operations Branch Director Planning Section Chief Operations Section Chief Agency Liaison 3 Agency Liaison 2 Agency Liaison 1 Incident Commander 3 Incident Commander 2 Incident Commander 1 Mission Scanner Mission Observer Flight Line Marshaller Flight Line Supervisor Transport Mission Pilot SAR/DR Mission Pilot

Massachusetts Wing CAP Holiday Party

William H. Meskill, LtCol, CAP Massachusetts Wing CAP Vice Commander

Christmas/Hanukah/Holiday Party Will be held Saturday 1 December 2007 7:00 PM 11:00 PM at the Billerica Irish American Club located at 616 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica MA. The cost is $16.00 per person for a Buffet Dinner where guests are welcome. Please bring a $10.00 Yankee Swap Gift. Catering for the party is by Mr. Jacks, and the music will be provided by Some Old Guy The party will be preceded by the December Commanders Call at Hanscom AFB 4:00 PM For those wishing to stay the night, special rates have been arranged at two local hotels just down the street from the party. The Hampton Inn at 25 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica MA. 978-262-9977 [ $79.00 w. breakfast ]. An On-Line link will be available at Hampton Inn web site after 111-07 for your convenience. You can also stay at the Homewood Suites located at 35 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica MA. 978-670-7111 [$99.00 w. breakfast (2 room suite) ] Mention MAWG CAP when making reservations for discount rate at both hotels. Make your MAWG Holiday Party Reservations by Nov 18th. Email to m.meskill@comcast.net and check to 11 Lawrence St., N. Billerica, MA 01862. ($16.00 per head) Now! Another benefit! Have you heard "What am I supposed to do while you're at Commanders Call; Sit in the car?" A MAWG Van and driver will be at Wing HQ at 1600 to whisk willing significant others to the Burlington Mall for a few hours of delirious holiday fun. The van will then pick up passengers at the Mall and bring them directly to the party where they can reunite with the poor folks who Party Continued on page 8
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q: Who is in charge of the squadron Van? A: The transportation officer. Q: Can you give me an example of hazing? A: Making a cadet do push-ups because they fail uniform inspection repeatedly. Making a cadet running laps because they forget their memory work. Q: Do we all have to go to those boring safety

have attended CC Call. How's that for a deal? They can even have their picture taken with Santa while at the Mall. Van ride is free, just another benefit of being on Massachusetts premier search and rescue force. We are looking forward to seeing you all there. Open to all wing members and guests, both Senior and Cadets. Make that reservation soon!!!

briefings every month?

A: Yes, attendance to safety briefings is mandatory. If you are bored, suggest a topic to the Safety Officer.

Q: Can I live in New Hampshire and still be a member of BVY?

A: Yes you can. The commute to meeting and activities might get a little rough, but you are not limited by CAP as to where you live.

WEB PLACES
CADET WEB PAGES http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NER-MA-019 SENIOR WEB PAGES http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BVYCOMP/ OFFICIAL CAP WEB SITES http://bvycap.homesite.net/ http://www.mawg.cap.gov/

Q: Do you have to earn the Yeager award to be an AEO? A: No, not at all. It is a good thing for the AEO and assistants to earn the award, but it is not required.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
NONE TO REPORT

http://www.ner.cap.gov/ http://www.cap.gov/ https://www.capnhq.gov/default.aspx

MEETING CALENDAR
21 NOVEMBER 2007 UNIFORM: BDU CADETS: TESTING, PT 28 NOVEMBER 2007 UNIFORM: BLUES CADETS: LEADERSHIP TRAINING, ES ALL: CHANGE OF COMMAND 5 DECEMBER 2007 UNIFORM: BDU CADETS: REVIEW BOARDS, LEADERSHIP TRAINING 12 DECEMBER 2007 UNIFORM: CIVVIES CADETS: TBD

Deployed
Former Cadet Bev Squadron
SGT. Aaron Cuscuna C-Trp 2-1 Cav FOB Warhorse APO AE09336

beantownlpc@yahoo.com

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