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Visitors welcome Wed, Apr 1 ∙ 6:15-9 PM
The Anderson Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol is 27 active cadets ages 12 through 20 and six active adult members putting our minds and bodies to work. Join us to do interesting things with your kids or grandkids.
We are from Anderson, Chesterfield, Daleville, Edgewood, Pendleton, Frankton, McCordsville, Greenfield, New Castle, Elwood, Tipton, and Richmond. We come to Anderson airport Wednesday nights and some Saturdays to push ourselves to new heights, figuratively and literally. We are becoming friends, learning to follow, learning to lead, and learning to do significant things as a team.
Civil Air Patrol has been called one of America's best-kept secrets. We'd love for you to visit our next open house on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 or August 5 from 6:15-9:00 PM to see what we're working on and how you might be a part. Meanwhile, read about our history and purpose and see how to get started.
The Anderson Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol is 27 active cadets ages 12 through 20 and six active adult members putting our minds and bodies to work. Join us to do interesting things with your kids or grandkids.
We are from Anderson, Chesterfield, Daleville, Edgewood, Pendleton, Frankton, McCordsville, Greenfield, New Castle, Elwood, Tipton, and Richmond. We come to Anderson airport Wednesday nights and some Saturdays to push ourselves to new heights, figuratively and literally. We are becoming friends, learning to follow, learning to lead, and learning to do significant things as a team.
Civil Air Patrol has been called one of America's best-kept secrets. We'd love for you to visit our next open house on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 or August 5 from 6:15-9:00 PM to see what we're working on and how you might be a part. Meanwhile, read about our history and purpose and see how to get started.
2020 Optional Special Activities
We will be roughing-in more 2020 activities soon. Meanwhile, study the 2019 list below and tell Lt Nardoni what you would like to do again in 2020.
January After-School Orientation Flights, weather permitting, at your nearest airport. Contact Lt Nardoni with available dates if interested. Requirements: OPSEC training, hangar rash training, aircraft ground- handling training, complete uniform (ABU or BDU: trousers, jacket, boots, undershirt, belt, name tape, CAP tape, and hat).
Mon, Feb 3 Legislative Day at Indiana State House. Set a reminder to register by midnight January 19 using the link. Direct questions to C/2LTs Bagnall and cc: senior members 2LTs Bagnall.
Sat, Feb 8 Indiana Cadet Competition at McKenzie Career Center, Lawrence, IN. Set a reminder to notify a senior member by noon, Sat Jan 28, that you want to participate.
Apr 17-19 State Conference in Bloomington - Highly recommended for all members and parents. The marketing does not usually do it justice. Sat, Apr 18 ($10) is the main push with workshops on every C.A.P. topic; this is excellent exposure to all aspects of the state and national program. There is an optional social Friday night and an optional dress-up supper ($40/ea) Saturday evening. Details are released gradually by email.
Jun 7-13 Indiana Wing's Advanced Training School (ATS) - For cadets who have attended a basic encampment and are ready for more leadership training. There are usually fewer than 15 cadets each year and our cadets say they have enjoyed it. There are group problem-solving activities and classroom work. I am hoping for some more details this year.
Jun 27-Jul 4 Wisconsin Wing's Cadet Development Course or Cadet Academy - For cadets who have attended a basic encampment and are ready for more leadership training. CDC includes rocketry and NRA badge while cadet academy is designed to train cadets to lead in a future encampment. Details will be posted here, eventually; meanwhile, watch Wisconsin Wing's Facebook page for announcements.
August 13-15 National Conference in Louisville. Watch email for details.
ENCAMPMENTS
Encampment requires a lot of preparation; see Lt Nardoni for details. Also, there is a very good chance you can attend your first encampment for free by applying for CEAP (~March 1); see this link for details and put a reminder on your calendar to apply when the window opens.
EMERGENCY SERVICES ACTIVITIES
Everything you need for getting started in C.A.P. emergency services is at this link; print it, study it, and check it off as you go.
January After-School Orientation Flights, weather permitting, at your nearest airport. Contact Lt Nardoni with available dates if interested. Requirements: OPSEC training, hangar rash training, aircraft ground- handling training, complete uniform (ABU or BDU: trousers, jacket, boots, undershirt, belt, name tape, CAP tape, and hat).
Mon, Feb 3 Legislative Day at Indiana State House. Set a reminder to register by midnight January 19 using the link. Direct questions to C/2LTs Bagnall and cc: senior members 2LTs Bagnall.
Sat, Feb 8 Indiana Cadet Competition at McKenzie Career Center, Lawrence, IN. Set a reminder to notify a senior member by noon, Sat Jan 28, that you want to participate.
Apr 17-19 State Conference in Bloomington - Highly recommended for all members and parents. The marketing does not usually do it justice. Sat, Apr 18 ($10) is the main push with workshops on every C.A.P. topic; this is excellent exposure to all aspects of the state and national program. There is an optional social Friday night and an optional dress-up supper ($40/ea) Saturday evening. Details are released gradually by email.
Jun 7-13 Indiana Wing's Advanced Training School (ATS) - For cadets who have attended a basic encampment and are ready for more leadership training. There are usually fewer than 15 cadets each year and our cadets say they have enjoyed it. There are group problem-solving activities and classroom work. I am hoping for some more details this year.
Jun 27-Jul 4 Wisconsin Wing's Cadet Development Course or Cadet Academy - For cadets who have attended a basic encampment and are ready for more leadership training. CDC includes rocketry and NRA badge while cadet academy is designed to train cadets to lead in a future encampment. Details will be posted here, eventually; meanwhile, watch Wisconsin Wing's Facebook page for announcements.
August 13-15 National Conference in Louisville. Watch email for details.
ENCAMPMENTS
Encampment requires a lot of preparation; see Lt Nardoni for details. Also, there is a very good chance you can attend your first encampment for free by applying for CEAP (~March 1); see this link for details and put a reminder on your calendar to apply when the window opens.
- Apr 16-19, 23-26 Illinois Spring Encampment, recommended for younger cadets because the weather is cooler and it's split into two four-day weekends. That is a lot of driving, though, of course. Print the packing list ASAP so you can start asking questions.
- Jun 7-13 Indiana Encampment; get the packing list ASAP
- Jun 13-20 Ohio Encampment; get the packing list ASAP
- June 25-Jul 5 Michigan Encampment; get the packing list ASAP (it has not been posted yet)
- Jun 27-Jul 4 Wisconsin Encampment; get the packing list ASAP
EMERGENCY SERVICES ACTIVITIES
Everything you need for getting started in C.A.P. emergency services is at this link; print it, study it, and check it off as you go.
- Jan 18 Mission Admin & Finance Class (Greenwood). Not recommended for young cadets. There are prerequisites; see Maj Buist's January 7 email for details. Direct questions to Lt Nardoni.
- Feb 21-23 Search-and-rescue exercise (SAREX) at Anderson airport. This is the best event for getting signed off on basic mission skills, regardless of your preferred duty assignment. Put it on your calendars and study every day.
- Mar 3-15 Great Lakes Region search-and-rescue exercise; see email for details
- Mar 21 Monthly training in Greenwood; topic TBD
- May 16 Monthly training in Greenwood; topic TBD
- Jul 10-12 Search-and-rescue exercise at location TBD
- Aug 28-30 Search-and-rescue exercise at location TBD
- Other dates to be announced
There are also National Cadet Special Activities. Most, if not all, offer financial support. Most have registration deadlines between November and January, so begin preparing early. Many require that a cadet has graduated from an encampment; if your cadet is young or sensitive, that's another conversation. Details are listed here:
https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/activities/national-cadet-special-activities
https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/activities/national-cadet-special-activities
2019 Optional Special Activities
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✔ Jan 5 Robotics/Flight Simulator social
✔ Jan 11 CyberPatriot State Round ✔ Jan 31 Legislative Paging Day ✔ Feb 15-17 SAREX: Iceberg ✔ Mar 2 Orientation Flights ✔ Mar 9 State Conference ✔ Mar 16 Mission Base Training ✔ Mar 19 See 'Apollo 11' Film ✔ Mar 23 Orientation Flights ✔ Mar 29 Science Fair Judging ✔ Mar 30 LIFT Academy Open House ✔ Apr 8 Community Service/Recruiting ✔ Apr 26-28 Camporee/E.S. Training ✔ May 2, 3 Recruiting/Community Service ✔ May 3-5 SAREX: Vigilant Reach ✔ May 11 Flights for Kids 8 through 17 ✔ May After School O-Flights ✔ Jun 3 CyberPatriot Exploration ✔ Jun 6, 8-9 Work Ft Wayne Air Show ✔ Jun 11 CyberPatriot Exploration ✔ Jun 14-15 SAR Clinic Campout ✔ Jun 22-29 KY, OH, WI Encampments ✔ Jun 30 Chicagoland NASCAR ✔ Jul 7-16 Indiana Encampment ✔ Jul 10 Robotics/Flight Sim social ✔ Jul 16-19 Nats & Rocketry |
✔ July 31 Social
✔ Aug After-School O-Flights ✔ Aug 3 Greenwood Aviation Day ✔ Aug 10 Glider O-Flights (Illinois) ✔ Aug 15 CyberPatriot Practice ✔ Aug 17 Flights for Kids 8 through 17 ✔ Aug 17 SAREX: Wandering Caravan ✔ Sep After-School O-Flights ✔ Sep 7-8 Grissom Air Show ✔ Sep 21 E.S. Basics Training ✔ Sep 24 Teach Rocketry in Indy ✔ Sep 27 CyberPatriot Practice ✔ Sep 28 Uniform Clinic ✔ Sep 28 Basic First Aid Course ✔ Oct 5 Recruit in Noblesville ✔ Oct 5-6 Adult Member Training Oct After-School O-Flights ✔ Oct 18 CyberPatriot Practice ✔ Oct 19 Daleville Parade ✔ Oct 25-27 CyberPatriot Round 1 ✔ Nov 6 Open House ✔ Nov 15-17 CyberPatriot Round 2 ✔ Nov 23 Color Guard Clinic ✔ Dec 6 CyberPatriot State Round ✔ Dec 11 Billy Mitchell Award Ceremony Dec 18 Christmas Party |
Squadron Calendar
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VISIT US AT OUR NEXT OPEN HOUSE
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Visit us at our next open house Wednesday, April 1, 2020 from 6:15-9:00 PM. The address is 282 Airport Rd, Anderson, IN and we are upstairs. Meanwhile, study and begin practicing as much of the New Cadet Guide as possible! Spread the word! |
