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S AFETY I S E VERYONE S B USINESS

Our perfect safety record shows that we have been using good common sense and that the risk management steps have paid off. Two months down - 10 to go. Lets again make sure we are all safe as we move about our daily business in 2006. We will have our normal squadron activities. We will be sending several of you to Spring and Summer encampment and many of you have applied for NCSA. Best of luck to all our applicants, in each new situation you will face new challenges. Be the best you can be and the safest cadets in attendance. I am proud to send you and excited for the leadership skills you will bring back to MCCS. Hoorah,

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Deadline for all submissions is the 25th of the preceding month. Email submissions to jkalemis@comcast.net or deliver a hardcopy. All photographs are by 1Lt. James Kalemis unless otherwise noted.

Major Rhonda Anderson

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I urge you all, cadets and parents, to read the article on the next page. It is printed in whole from the Komo News website, Seattle, WA. It is an important story about what happened to a teenager last week, and how she dealt with it. For those of you that frequent the online CAP sites, its old news. But for those of you who read it for the first time, there are many lessons learned. Parents, especially those of you who are terrified by your driving teenagers, spend a moment discussing it with your children. And cadets who just started driving, I know you think you are indestructible. But it happened to Cadet Ulianich, it can happen to you. Please be careful when driving. And heed Cadet Ulianichs advice Best regards,

1Lt. James Kalemis

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T EEN C REDITS C IVIL A IR P ATROL T RAINING I N E SCAPE F ROM C ARJACKERS

March 1, 2006 By Keith Eldridge SPANAWAY - A carjacking victim who was kidnapped and beaten says somehow she managed to keep her cool. Christa Ulianich, 17, believes what she learned in the Civil Air Patrol is what kept her alive. "I'm usually really cautious about locking my doors," she said. "But this is one time I forgot, the one time I got kidnapped." She said she's fortunate to be alive after being carjacked and taken for an 8-mile ride. It happened two weeks ago in Spanaway, and it all happened fast. Christa had pulled to a stop in order to turn left in traffic. The first attacker opened the door of her car and got in. And before she knew it, a second person had jumped inside her car. She was carjacked. At that point Christa didn't know what to do. The female carjacker in the front seat claimed to have a gun and ordered her to drive. "I think they wanted the money and I think they might have wanted the car," Christa said. "I don't know if they were trying to flee from something else. When they got in, that's what it seemed like." She said, when the car was stopped the woman repeatedly hit her in the face. "The girl just kept hitting me on the side of my face and she took my glasses so I couldn't see anything," she said. But throughout the ordeal, Christa says she was able to keep her composure. It is something she's learned as a leader in the Civil Air Patrol. "They do a lot of training where you have to do a lot of things under pressure in a certain amount of time and through that I was able to think quick on my feet," Christa said. She said she got away when the male carjacker got out of the car. She locked the doors and threw her wallet out the other door just past the female attacker. "When she reached for it I stepped on the gas and she fell out of the car." Christa sped off, leaving the two carjackers in the dust. Christa wants to use the opportunity to warn folks to lock your doors while driving. Tacoma-Pierce County Crimestoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for help in finding the carjackers. Anyone with information is asked to call 253-591-5959. Source: http://www.komotv.com/stories/42160.htm

A EROSPACE E DUCATION
Cadet Maria Mangano Five, four, three, two, one, liftoff!! Okay, okay, the rocket we are building wont experience a countdown or fly off a launch pad, but it will stand three feet when completed. And the amazing thing is, its made out of paper! The model Saturn V rocket will accurately reflect the real Saturn V, which was used in the 60s and 70s as a launch vehicle to transport astronauts to the moon and back. The first part of the project is to construct all the small parts, such as the Apollo Command Module and Lunar Excursion Vehicle (LEM). This was accomplished on 14 February, when we cut, pasted, and taped pieces of paper together to form the small parts. The next step will be construction of the larger portions, where the fuel was stored. Finally, all the pieces will be assembled to form the Saturn V Rocket! Our next AE endeavor will be the Cadet Model Rocketry Badge. Some cadets completed this in the summer of 2004, and due to the large number of new cadets, we will offer the program again. The plan is to have cadets who have earned their Model Rocketry Badge complete an advanced track, where rocket building will be extra challenging.

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1st Lt James Kalemis One of the Civil Air Patrol's missions is to support our communities in times of need. This is the operations part of CAP's mission statement, the other parts being cadet programs and aerospace education. Operations encompasses emergency services, communications, counterdrug and homeland security missions. The work performed under Emergency Services includes search and rescue missions, disaster relief, humanitarian services, and Air Force support. To participate in these missions, you must become qualified. To become qualified, follow the simple steps below. Emergency Services has three categories of qualifications

ground and urban directional find (UDF) teams aircrew and flightline incident command and mission base staff

The first step for any qualification is to take the General Emergency Services (GES) test, commonly referred to as the 116 test. The test is 50 questions (two parts of 25 questions each), open book, and to be taken on-line. Download and read CAPR 60-3 CAP Emergency Services Training and Operational Missions. All regulations are available on-line at the National site http://level2.cap.gov/visitors/member_services/publications/indexes_regulations_and_manuals.cfm , and this regulation is also available at the squadron. The GES test is based on this regulation. The 116 test is located at https://tests.cap.af.mil/ops/tests/default.cfm?Message=Ok&grp=dos After passing the 116 test, take the Emergency Services Continuing Education exam, commonly referred to as the 117 test. There are three parts to the test, a part for each of the categories of qualifications. If you are working on ground and UDF teams, take part one; if working on aircrew, take part two; and if working on mission base qualifications take part three. Each part is 10 questions and the text the test is based on is provided with the questions. The 117 test is located at the same location as the 116 test, above. The next step is to fulfill the additional prerequisites for the qualification. For example, the UDF team SQTR lists three tasks required for the prerequisites; the ground team SQTR lists eleven tasks. The details of every task are located in the appropriate tasking book. You accomplish these tasks by either covering them in a classroom setting, one-to-one with a qualified member, or out in the field. You basically read the task and be prepared to answer the questions or perform the actions specified at the bottom of the page. When you have completed a task, it is to be signed off on the SQTR. Some SQTRs may not have tasks as prerequisites but a test, usually an on-line test. Taking the GES and completing the prerequisites qualifies you for a Form 101, commonly referred to as a 101 card. This is an ID card that has your vital information on the front and your qualifications listed on the back. The 101 card is printed on goldenrod paper and laminated. You need the 101 card to participate as a trainee or qualified member on an exercise or mission. If you arrive to an exercise or mission without your 101 card you may be asked to leave. Your 101 card will be presented to you at the next promotion. Every SQTR requires two exercises or missions for its completion. When you sign in at an exercise, you will be asked what specialty you are participating. You should list the SQTR that you are working on. The exercise will have a mission number associated with it. Have the ground team leader or ground branch director sign your SQTR at the end of the exercise with the mission number. Exercises are also good places to get your tasks done. There is usually a lot of waiting during exercises. Ask your ground team leader whether they can accomplish some of your tasks while you are waiting.
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The majority of Emergency Services missions we perform in the Illinois Wing are non-distress ELT finds. So it is highly recommended that you become qualified in ground and UDF before, or while, pursuing other qualifications. The qualifications are itemized in a task book, one book for each of the categories. Each qualification has three parts: the prerequisites, the tasks, and the missions. These parts are specified on the Specialty Qualification Training Record (SQTR or "squeeter") for each qualification, located in the back of the task guide.

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When you have a SQTR completed with the prerequisites, tasks, and two missions, you will be qualified in that specialty. The qualification allows you to participate on actual missions in that specialty. Many specialties have the same tasks in them. Members interested in Emergency Services are often working on several SQTRs at the same time. The more exercises you attend, the faster you may be qualified in different specialties. Finally, the most important item of becoming qualified is to provide all the information to your ES Officer. This includes test results, copies of your SQTRs along the way, and copies of any other related materials, like Basic First Aid cards or Radio Operator cards. Your ES Officer will verify that your record is appropriately updated and can guide you in your endeavors in Emergency Services.

And above all else - have fun in Emergency Services!

G ROUND T EAM
1st Lt Esther L. Medina

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U RBAN D IRECTION F INDING T ASKING

On February 18, I had the privilege of teaching UDF and GT tasking at the Lake in the Hills Airport. Instructions included preventing and treating hot and cold weather injuries and identifying natural hazards. While much information included in tasking may seem to be common sense, having solid baseline knowledge in all team members is essential. By teaching these tasks, we can be sure that each team member is equipped to help provide for their own safety as well as that of the team. Teaching tasking is a simple matter of ensuring all trainees have full understanding of the material presented in the Ground & Urban Direction Finding Team Tasks book. Sign off on tasks is required before trainees go on missions. Training progressed under the guidance of 1Lt. James Kalemis, MCCS Emergency Services Officer, who was also the SET for this event. In addition to learning tasks, team members have an opportunity to socialize outside of regular meetings, thus building team spirit and camaraderie. In attendance from our squadron were Cadet K. Freund, Cadet R. Kohler, Cadet E. Peterman, 1Lt. S. Freund, C/SMSgt J. Hendler, 1Lt. James Kalemis and 1Lt. E. Medina. Participants had a good time and left with a number of Ground Team Member tasks completed.

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1st Lt James Kalemis On February 28, I had the privilege of serving on another actual mission. There was an ELT going off at Dupage Airport. The call came in at 10:30pm. This mission was a good exercise of what we train and learn. Some good points everyone should remember

Live the 4 Rs. Just last week we had an all-day exercise. But after that day I took the time to Replenish and Repack. So when the call came late at night for an actual mission, my gear was ready. Unlike the Army, we are not a team of One. Living only a few minutes from Dupage Airport, I was at our meeting point and took the first bearing. The signal was loud. The others from the UDF team had not arrived. My first inclination was to hunt the signal. But common sense kicked in and I waited. Private property is PRIVATE PROPERTY. After pinpointing the signal to a certain hangar, we asked the Tower for assistance. The back door to the hangar was unlocked. But we waited for an airport representative to grant access. Personal property is PERSONAL PROPERTY. The aircraft owner was not locatable. The aircraft was unlocked. It would be fairly easy to reach into the cockpit and turn off the ELT. But we instead did the common senselegalthing to do. We asked the airport representative to deactivate the ELT.

All of these things seem like common senseand they are. But these are just some simple rules to remember to keep Emergency Services fun!

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P ROMOTIONS

C/SrA Ethan Peterman

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C/SrA Shelby McMahon

SSgt

C/TSgt Jared Hendler

MSgt

1st Lt Doris Mangano

Capt

C/CMSgt Steven Decraene

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2d Lt James Kalemis
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S ENIOR S TAFF
Commander ... Major Rhonda Anderson Deputy Commander Seniors . 1Lt James Kalemis Deputy Commander Cadets . Major Kenneth Anderson Medical Officer . Capt Doris Mangano Safety .... 2Lt Mike McMahon Administration .... 1Lt Sharon Freund Aerospace Education ... 1Lt James Kalemis Cadet Programs ... 1Lt Esther Medina 2Lt Paul Ebanks 2Lt Diane Workman Communications . SM John Peterman Finance .... Capt Doris Mangano Logistics .. 1Lt Esther Medina MIS/IT .... 2Lt Estera Corcoran Public Affairs & Marketing ... Capt Doris Mangano 1Lt James Kalemis Emergency Services ..... 1Lt James Kalemis Personnel ....... 1Lt Sharon Freund Professional Development ... Open Moral Leadership Officer . 2Lt Mike McMahon Orientation Flights ... 1Lt James Kalemis Newsletter Editor .... 1Lt James Kalemis Assistant Editor .... 2Lt Diane Workman

C ADET S TAFF
Cadet Commander .. Capt Maria Mangano Executive Officer . 2d Lt Krystal Freund First Sergeant .. SMSgt Emily Medina Flight Commander ... 2d Lt Steven DeCraene Romeo Flight Sergeant SSgt Shelby McMahon Zulu Flight Sergeant .. MSgt Jared Hendler Administrative Officer ..... 2d Lt Krystal Freund Aerospace Education Officer ... Capt Maria Mangano Emergency Services . 2d Lt Steven DeCraene Communication Officer 2d Lt Krystal Freund PT Officer ..... TSgt Jared Hendler Logistics Officer .. 2d Lt Krystal Freund Color Guard Commander .... SMSgt Emily Medina

E VENTS
March 18 March ??? April 8 Mitchell AFB visit with LITH, WI O-Flights Kmart Candy Sales http://www.kalemis.com/events.doc

CAP-USAF Liaison TSgt Kenneth Roth (847) 688-5810 email: kroth1@owc.net

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McHenry County Composite Squadron http://www.group22.net/mccs Illinois Wing News Blog http://ilcapnews.blogs.com Group 22 CAP http://www.group22.net Illinois Wing CAP http://www.ilcap.org Great Lakes Region CAP http://glr.cap.gov/files/index.html National Headquarters CAP http://www.cap.gov

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