College Park Composite Squadron takes pride in its ex*****on of Civil Air Patrol's main missions of Following Bravo flight.
College Park Composite Squadron takes pride in its ex*****on of Civil Air Patrol's main missions of Cadet Programs, Aerospace Education and Emergency Services. Cadets Programs:
College Park has a long history of producing quality leaders through it's Cadet Program. While focusing on CAP's Core Values of Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect, Cadets learn valuable leadership skills
that they can utilize throughout the rest of their lives. Upon completion of the Squadron's Great Start Weekend, cadets have the ability to participate in a number of training opportunities that include Encampment, National Cadet Special Activities, Color Guard, Honor Guard, Drill Team and a wide array of other activities. College park squadron prospective cadets are asked to give their contact information, this is where future cadets are introduced to Civil Air Patrol and complete the necessary administrative tasks required to become registered members of Civil Air Patrol. Once they are members of Civil Air Patrol they enter the Bravo Flight (Basic cadet flight). This is where the foundation of their cadet careers will be laid. Basic Cadets are taught the basic concepts and skills they need to be cadets. This includes Drill and Ceremonies, Uniform Wear, CAP History, Customs and Courtesies, etc. Cadets will enter Alpha flight and will be able to participate in a large number of activities, events and training opportunities. Emergency Services:
Cadets and Senior Members have the opportunity to receive training in a variety of Emergency Services capacities including Ground Team, Mission Aircrew, Mission Support Staff, etc. Our Ground Search and Rescue Team has participated in a number of high profile missions. Now, in conjunction with training opportunities received in and out of the Squadron, our Emergency Services Personnel are trained and ready to respond to various types of missions in support of local, state, and national emergency services efforts. Regular training takes place monthly at the squadron meeting and on weekends in order to maintain mission readiness and task proficiency. Aerospace Education:
Members are given the opportunity to receive training and learn about various aerospace topics/concepts. Opportunities available to members also include orientation flights, visits to the college park aviation museum, etc. Regular classes and activities are held each month during squadron meetings.
Operating as usual
On 12/7/22 and 12/14/22 we held our monthly aerospace and fitness. During the aerospace meeting the cadets developed an understanding of lift and other aerodynamic concepts by creating small paper gliders. They then flew their gliders against each other aiming for maximum distance. The fitness meeting began with assessments of upper body strength flexibility and endurance, we then continued into a leadership lesson about extrinsic and intrinsic motivation.
Throughout September and November College Park Composite Squadron has helped cadets develop proficiency in areas of cadet life such as drill, fitness, leadership, and aerospace education.
On 07/20/22, we held our monthly Blues meeting. The meeting began with opening ceremonies and uniform inspections. We then moved into a tour of the Prince George's County Aviation Division out of college park. We learned about the missions they fly and career paths to fly with the police force. The cadets then toured the hanger and were able to look around the helicopters. The meeting concluded with aerospace current events and closing ceremonies.
On 06/07/22, we held our monthly fitness meeting. The meeting began with group stretching and the mile run, as rain moved in, we had to head inside to complete testing. Following testing we completed leadership training exercises and a presentation was given on the different types of leadership. The meeting concluded with more team building exercises.
On 5/18/21, we held our monthly emergency services meeting. The meeting began with drill and ceremonies practice for each flight. We then continued into our safety lesson. The meeting concluded with two practice emergency location transmitter searches.
On 05/11/22, we held a monthly fitness meeting. We began with the completion of standardized tests of speed, strength, and flexibility. The meeting continued into an intermural kickball game, ending in a score of 10-11. The meeting concluded with a presentation on communication and teamwork, via a LEGO build replication challenge, from our leadership staff.
On 5/4/22, we held our monthly aerospace meeting. The meeting began with uniform inspection followed by practice in drill and ceremonies. We then continued into a presentation on aerospace current events and concluded with a class exploring NCSAs.
On 03/30/22, we held our annual awards ceremony and potluck. The event began with the presenting of the colors. We then continued in to individual and unit recognitions and awards. The meeting concluded with promotion ceremonies and a speech from Col Wes LaPre.
We would like to congratulate C/Lt Col Estelle Roche, our former cadet commander, for earning her private pilot’s certificate on July 29th, 2022 in Columbus, Indiana. She was part of the 2022 Advanced Flight Training Academy, where 6 cadets nationwide were chosen to attend this academy. AFTA is the longest NCSA in CAP, lasting a month long. Cadets arrive having soloed and with a written test completed, with the hopes to earn their Private Pilot Airplane Certificate. This academy is funded by the cadet WINGS program.
Come out to our open house this Wednesday!
On 08/25/2021 we had our monthly promotions, many cadets promoted this month! Along with promotions cadets worked with their flights to better much of their drill, uniforms, customs and courtesies, and other things in their cadet life. To our cadets that promoted this month, we are extremely proud of you and are thrilled to see what you do next!
Estelle Roche
Justin Marchand
Maxence Marchand
Photos from Robert Ayres National Flight Academy, Civil Air Patrol's post
4/10 are College park cadets! Best of luck! Study hard and have fun! You got this
Congratulations to College Park cadets Justin Marchand, Maxence Marchand, Tiffany Sabharwal and Estelle Roche and all other CAP cadets on being selected to attend the Robert Ayres National Flight Academy (formally known as The Maryland Wing Solo School).
The holidays are just around the corner! College Park Composite Squadron would like to remind everyone about some Holiday safety tips from the National Fire Prevention Agency. Please take a few minutes to read over this article, you may learn something.
Have a happy and SAFE holidays from everyone at College Park Composite Squadron!
Carefully decorating your home can help make your holidays safer. Between 2009-2013, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 210 home fires that started with Christmas trees per year. U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 860 home structure fires per year that began wit...
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Good morning everyone, I just wanted to give you all a heads up that one of our members, Captain Alex Kim, is in the hospital due to a blood clot that was found on his brain. It has since been removed, I have not received any status change or new information, but I will post once received. Please keep Capt. Kim and Lt. Col. Heidi Kim in your thoughts and prayers as they are going through this difficult time. A Caring Bridge account was set up, if you would like to show your love and support please click on the link below.
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CAP Cadet Programs
Cadets who applied for NCSAs before 15 Jan check your email address on file. You should have received an email stating if you have been offered a primary slot and another email stating which activities for which you remain an alternate. You also can check your activity status screen in eServices. IACE cadets will receive a notification letter shortly separate from the auto-notifications. You may add Activites to your application preferences now as well. “Late” designation no longer affects slotting for alternates. Congratulations to the 1300+ cadets who garnered slots!
Next week we will announce those activities which have openings AND a new glider academy will be opening in Oklahoma. Look for details NLT 6 March.
Civil Air Patrol
Civil Air Patrol joins the nation in mourning the senseless loss of life in Parkland, Florida. Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones affected by this terrible tragedy.
America's AOC
This morning Air National Guard F-15s and a Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182 took to the skies overhead West Palm Beach, FL as a part of a CONR air defense exercise.
Robert Ayres National Flight Academy, Civil Air Patrol
Reminder: Deadline for applications for the class of 2018 is March 1. Don't wait until the last minute, get them in....
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