More Than Meets The Skies

April / May 2008

COMMANDER GIVES STATE OF WING ADDRESS

On March 29th, Indiana 2. There were changes in the Wing Staff

Wing held its annual positions and the way we do business.
conference at the 3. Our group structure was just about one
Clarion Conference year old.
Center in Indianapolis.
At the conference, 4. WMIRS went live with real-time
reporting for all missions.
Colonel Mark Reeves
gave his state of the 5. As a result of WMIRS, our financial
wing address. It was situation was “not good”.
well received by those So how did we do?
in attendance.
1. I was selected as the Indiana Wing
Photo: Maj Gary Brockman Commander on April 26th.

Following is the speech: 2. We changed the Vice commander, Wing

Chaplain, Director of Cadet Programs,
Good morning and welcome to the 2008 Indiana Finance Officer, Safety Officer, Dir of
Wing Conference and Annual Awards Banquet! I Aerospace, Director of Logistics, Supply
am glad to see that the majority of our squadrons Officer, Transportation Officer, Information
are represented today. I look forward to speaking Tech Officer, and added three incident
with as many of you as possible during our time commanders
together.
3. The Group structure has been a big help in
What I would like to do is provide on overview on managing the local units. It fits into the
the state of the Indiana Wing as we head into 2008. Incident command system scheme and has
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This theme is the same as I used last year at same allowed me to strategize and focus on the
time, in this room, but Indiana Wings situation was future of the Wing.
very different. If you remember, Indiana Wing was
in a time of significant transition. 4. With the help of everyone, specifically the
Operations Officer and the Finance Officer,
1. We were waiting on the announcement we tamed WMIRS. We developed an
of the new Wing Commander. I was still Operating Instruction (resource guide) that
the interim. explained how to use the WMIRS system

Colonel Mark Reeves, CAP Wing Commander ©2008 Indiana Wing Civil Air Patrol
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and how paperwork is suppose to flow so the Satisfactory that we received at the US Air
we can track every mission resource and get Force Search and Rescue Evaluation last fall.
reimbursements turned around quickly. However, we have significantly picked up the pace
since then. In addition to several training exercises
5. In June, we discovered a $14,000 deficient over the last several months, we deployed assets
in our finances. Turns out, we had no to Illinois Wing to assist them in executing a search
receivables for the past 6 months, so I and rescue operation in a remote part of Southern
appointed Mr. Tom Elam as the finance Illinois. Key Indiana Wing leaders like Major Brian
officer. By September, Lt Elam had fixed Schmuck, Capt John Seramur, Lt Chris Curdes and
our financial issues. Cadet Joshua Derr ensured a quick find in a
challenging situation out of state.

Over this last year, Indiana Wing dramatically Perhaps most exciting to me, in the Operations
changed the way we manage aircraft. Aircraft are arena we have seen increased work with the State
now rotated among the units, allowing us to of Indiana. Recent meetings with the Department
increase aircraft flight hours, aircrew expertise in of Homeland Security (the Emergency Operations
the different airframes and encourage the Center) and the Department of Transportation (the
development of flying squadrons in areas that we Aviation Division) have opened these doors to new
have not operated in recent years. Sullivan Co and opportunities for the Wing. An outgrowth of this
Monroe County are two examples of units that has been the disaster response missions in both
have expanded their aircrew membership base. Northern and Southern Indiana which saw a strong
The rotation plan encourages high time use of the Civil Air Patrol response. The State Department of
aircraft and the Wing led the Region last year in Homeland Security now knows to call the CAP
total hours per airframe, easily beating the National Operations Center when they need aerial
National goal of 200 hours per airframe, a first in surveillance of a disaster in Indiana. Indiana Wing
recent years for our wing. has flown 15 sorties in the last two months at the
direction of the state and our aircrews have
We saw an increase in our capability and expertise responded in a timely fashion and demonstrated
in other ways as well; specifically, in our Counter great skill at aerial photography.
Drug program. Last year, there was a dramatic
increase in the hours flown by our aircrews, As most of you know, in these past few weeks, Civil
another year of several millions of dollars of drugs Air Patrol stepped in to assist in flooding
eradicated and more arrests and convictions of prevention efforts in Vanderburgh County. While
criminals for drug offenses. More than 50% of the more than 40 officers and cadets stepped in to
total Indiana Wing hours were spent in supporting help, I want to specifically mention five individuals.
the DEA efforts in the State of Indiana. I want to Lt Alex Whitacre, the Rivercity squadron
take a moment to specifically thank Lt Col Reggie commander, who managed the initial support
Paul and Lt Col Tom Pickett. I would like for them request from the community and four cadets from
to stand and be recognized. The program that that unit, Kenneth Corman, Benjamin Baker, Travis
these gentlemen run is the model for the rest of Knowlton, and Jacob Whitacre. These individuals
the country and makes a daily impact on the lives responded in the middle of the night to the
of Americans. emergency flooding situation. One officer on scene
said, “I have never seen young people work so hard
In fact, this past year has seen many successes in under such conditions.” This is a great example of
the Operations arena. I am happy to remember Civil Air Patrol…..Missions for America.
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So, I am very pleased with the work that we have Illinois Wing on an encampment. We flew 100
seen in the Operations side of our house….flying orientation flights last year, Glider and Powered
hours are up, we are setting the example for the flights.
rest of the Region and we are integrating ourselves
with the state.
Indiana Wing offered a cadet leadership schools in
Similarly, I am thrilled that our cadet program is the Southern and the Northern Group. We hosted
growing. Perhaps the most electrifying has been our first cadet color guard competition in many
the work completed by Lt Col Richard Griffith, Capt years, which was very successful. One Indiana
Brad Haney, and Capt Philip Foust with the School Wing cadet received the Spaatz last year.
Enrichment Program. Steps were taken to ensure Several Indiana Wing cadets were nominated to
that the State Department of Education would the military academies, received scholarships from
recognize the Cadet Program for academic credit. Civil Air Patrol and attended National Cadet Special
This has resulted in two opportunities. Titan Cadet Activities. Indiana Wing has a very active Cadet
Squadron, based out of the Lawrence Early College Program that is focused on building successful
High School on the north side of Indianapolis, has cadet programs at the squadron level, which is
received approval from the school’s board to move where the Cadet Program should be successful!
Titan from an after school program to an in-school
academic program. Initial estimates are that Titan Second, we are growing. In addition to the school
will grow to more than 25 cadets early in the fall initiatives which should bring in approximately 200
semester. new cadets in the next six months, there is a
potential for new cadet units in Frankfort, Sullivan,
An even bigger opportunity has been the Batesville, and Lawrenceburg. I believe that
development of the Anderson Preparatory exposing more Indiana students to the CAP Cadet
Academy in the city of Anderson. This charter Program is an important goal for Indiana Wing and
school initiative, sponsored by Ball State University, we are seeing this begin to happen.
is on target to enroll more than 175 students for
this fall semester. Each one of these students will Third, the Cadet Program is very important to our
be a Civil Air Patrol cadet, each one of Anderson organization. I would like to think that CAP offers
Prep’s faculty members will be a Civil Air Patrol this program which builds tomorrows leaders. I
adult officer and the Cadet Program will be a would hope we don’t provide activities for folks to
scheduled class for all students. These two show up and just “hang out”.
initiatives alone will move our Cadet Program to Can just anyone lead cadets????? I think it takes a
more than 600 cadets and gives Indiana the largest personal dedication to educate and train our
Cadet Program in the Great Lakes Region and move cadets. So, to learn how to educate, I educated
us into the top ten for the entire country. myself. I attended the Training Leaders of Cadets
I want to take a moment to elaborate about the course this summer. It was a good course and I
Cadet Program. We have had some significant highly encourage everyone that has a leadership
changes in Indiana Wing’s Cadet Program in the role in educating and/or teaching our cadets to
last year. I know this has left some wondering take this course.
what we are doing. So, let me explain. Cadet Encampment: I looked for a Wing that could
We do have an active cadet program. For the past give us a different perspective on how to run a
three years, we have had a joint encampment with successful encampment. I have selected Illinois as
Kentucky Wing. This year, we are partnering with our partner for the next few years. I have had long
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discussions with the group commanders and the the three letter acronym) to resolve a frequency
senior wing staff about who would be best to place allocation issue between Mexico, the US and
in leadership positions over cadets. Canada. CAP would like to use the frequencies, but
Mexico and Canada already use them so (three
I believe Indiana should continue to move towards letter acronym) has to work out an international
building a few selective Wing-level activities. agreement for the use of the new frequencies.
Therefore, I am setting the following goals for the New repeater equipment has been purchased, but
next year CAP needs to determine how to fund $60,000 in
1. I have decided to request a $20,000 costs for the new repeater installs. Logistically, our
orientation flight budget from Great Lakes vehicle fleet is old and we are in need some
Region. This is four times the size of our replacements. I’ve been told we are to receive one
current budget, but represents the best new vehicle this year. At least they asked me who
chance to get the largest number of our the Point of Contact would be. This would be a
cadets in the air. replacement vehicle rather than an additional one.
2. I have set a goal of having an Indiana Wing So I have submitted a vehicle request package to
Encampment run by Indiana Wing officers the Region Commander. The package is asking to
and cadet by 2010. This will give us two consider replacing or adding more than 20 vehicles
years to plan, train and find the best to our fleet. It’s too early to tell how many vehicles
location. we will get, but I want you to know I am working
3. I believe that one of the best ways that on the issue.
cadets improve is through competition. Let
me wish the Weir Cook Cadet Squadron Our Wing never seems to have sufficient funding to
well as they represent the Wing at the accomplish the programming that we would like. I
Region competition 2-4 May of this year. am pleased with the additional interest from the
Next year we will again have a color guard State for flying, but this is insufficient to meet our
competition but I would like to challenge needs of additional training funds, additional
our group commanders to begin thinking vehicle maintenance cost, increased scholarships
seriously about sponsoring a drill team for for cadets, and so forth. I have been reviewing
competition. several options with the Wing Finance Committee,
and we are going to look at several opportunities in
As you can probably tell, I am pleased with our 2008. Among these are the potential for fund
growth and development in the last year. raisers at the Wing level, an adjustment to cadet
dues or perhaps long term development planning
We have some challenges head of us. through donations.
The passing of Senator David Ford, our legislative
squadron commander, was a blow to all of us. He Regardless of the challenges that we face, I believe
was my friend, and will be missed. He was our several pieces will come together this year to bring
greatest legislative advocate. We will need to us even more success.
cultivate a new advocate at the legislature so we
can continue Senator Ford work for this Groups: Our group realignment has brought us
organization. more in-line with the Department of Homeland
Security organization and helps us build closer ties
We have challenges in the logistics and the to the State. Additionally, it also helps tie us closer
communications area. On the communications to our Wing history.
front: CAP as a whole is waiting for the (you name
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I believe the groups, the group commanders and WING AWARDS

their staff are critical in helping us to be successful
as a wing. Indianapolis - - During the 2008 Indiana Wing
Conference and Awards banquet, several
Additionally, the groups will continue to grow new outstanding members of Indiana Wing were
units. As I have mentioned already, we have recognized for their accomplishments in 2008.
potential units in several different locations and I Please join in congratulating the following award
am hoping to receive chartering paperwork from recipients:
the new Clinton County Senior Squadron in the
next few days, bringing 15-20 new seniors into the Cadet Program Awards --
Wing. With our successful aircraft rotation policy Billy Mitchell -- John Carcamo
and our growing cadet program, we are poised to Amelia Earhart -- Josiah Pratt
start both adult and youth programs. I am Amelia Earhart -- Joshua Derr
committed to both. Eaker Award -- Cadet Tristan Deford

Safety: INWG will stay committed to having a

strong Safety program. I have seen a “bump” in the Decoration --
number of safety incidents this past year, however Jim Tate -- Commander's Commendation
the incidents tend to be very minor and I would Frank Merrill -- Commander's Commendation
rather see reported safety incidents than Steven Lee -- Commander's Commendation Abbey
wondering if folks are hiding what is going on. Cadet Torkelson -- Commander's Commendation
Keep training safely and keep meeting reporting Charlie Larson -- Commander's Commendation
requirements.

Accountability: I will continue to emphasize that Senior Member of the Year -- Robert McGillem
we must report accurately the status of our Cadet of the Year -- Ethan Price
equipment. That includes vehicles, aircraft, Group/CC of the Year -- Brian Schmuck
logistics and communication equipment. Sq/CC of the Year -- Eric Santiago
We have successfully completed the reporting Dave Dennis Memorial Award -- Joshua Derr
process for logistics and communications for a Young Award -- Matt Engel, Alyssa Jarrett
second year. I know it’s been tough, but thank you Senior Squadron of the Year – Indianapolis Senior
to each of the unit commanders (and their staff) Cadet Squadron of the Year – Morgan County
that took the time to submit their paperwork. This Composite Squadron of the Year – Metro South
annual exercise is not fun, but it is important. Jack Sorenson CP Officer of the Year -- Robert
McGillem
Again, let me say how proud I am of what the Wing Brewer Award -- Doug Gluntz
has accomplished in the last year. Brewer Award -- Porter County Airport
We are on the move and heading in the right Communicator of the Year -- Ethan Price
direction. Please, stay involved at your local unit, Logistician of the Year -- Joe Novotney
support the group, and the through participation in Senior Chaplain of the Year -- Chaplain Riedner
schedule activities and look for opportunities to Unit Chaplain of the Year -- Chaplain Schultz
become a leader through the Indiana Wing Civil Air MLO of the Year -- Patricia Kidd-Jordan
Patrol. Safety Officer of the Year -- Barry Griswold

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NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Please note that even though DHS does allow
varied methods of becoming an instructor, some
(NIMS) TRAINING
states will only recognize certain courses or
Brigadier General Amy Courter, CAP instructors.
Interim National Commander
Commanders are encouraged to work with their
Maxwell AFB AL- - The National Board recently state and local counterparts to accomplish NIMS
voted to implement NIMS training for CAP training. There is great benefit to CAP members
emergency services personnel. The board made the taking this training side by side with personnel
decision to become NIMS compliant so that our from other agencies.
volunteers will be better prepared to support all
our Federal, state, and local customers. Completing An ICS 300 course will also be conducted as a two
the same NIMS training that all other agencies are day pre-conference session before the National
striving toward will make CAP a more viable Convention in Orlando this summer. Additional
partner that is able to work well with other details about this course will be published
similarly trained organizations. It will also help your separately.
units qualify for grants that are only available to
those organizations that are NIMS compliant. We plan to track all NIMS training and instructor
requirements online in Ops Quals soon. It will be
Many wings have already begun this training and available with the release of the revised CAPR 60-3
others are just beginning. The requirements will later this spring.
soon be published in a revised CAPR 60-3. We are
sending this announcement now in order to give
members as much time as possible to complete the
training.

Most members will need to complete a few online

courses by 31 December 2008 in order to remain
qualified, and all online courses are available at:
http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.asp. A limited
number of personnel will also need to complete
Incident Command System (ICS) 300 and 400 level
in-residence training. ICS 300 training needs to be
completed by 31 December 2008. ICS 400 training
needs to be completed by 30 September 2009. CAP
will delay the implementation dates if the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) pushes
back these deadlines. The May NEC will also review
the compliance dates to make sure they remain
achievable. Attachment one outlines what courses
CAP members are required to take, by specialty
qualification, in order to maintain currency.
This poster was created by Virginia Reyes of the Air
All NIMS training can be provided in a classroom Force News Agency with U.S. Air Force photo

setting if that is more desirable. Instructor

requirements are outlined in attachment two.
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
Chaplain (Captain) Dave Harness, CAP The longer we put off a task the easier it is to lose
Chaplain, Indiana Wing interest. We may say,”I’m going to finish Level 2
training………..someday.” Unfortunately for some,
The Importance of someday never arrives. I know of seven days in the
Following Through week and someday is not one of them. The old Latin
saying applies to this column, “Carpe Diem”. “Seize the
Temptation is that quality day” Take advantage of the time we have wisely and let
that we allow to make us us purpose to finish what is ahead.
non-productive. Temptation
draws us away from our Someone wisely said, “It is better to light a candle then
goals. Many times we have to curse the darkness.” Take hold of the task at hand
the best of intentions. The and finish, finish, finish. If we have lit the candle we
road to failure is strewn with overcome the darkness. If we finish the task we
intentions. When we start a overcome the chance of failure.
project and we are drawn away from it before
completion, this makes us non-productive. Seeing a job
through from start to finish is a trait that we should try
to form into a habit.

Here is an old proverb that seems to fit:

For want of a nail the shoe was lost. 2008 SUMMER ENCAMPMENT
For want of a shoe the horse was lost. Major Noelle A. Sublett, CAP
ILWG Summer Encampment Commander
For want of a horse the rider was lost.
The 2008 Illinois Wing Summer Encampment has had an
For want of a rider the battle was lost. interesting start already!

For want of a battle the kingdom was lost. Marseilles Training Center will be training a large
number of Illinois National Guard soldiers this summer
All for the want of a horseshoe nail. in preparation for deployment later this year. As a
The point of this proverb is, attention to details can result, they will not have space for CAP this summer.
make a difference. To start a project and not finish can, Therefore, we have had to change the location for this
in some cases, have a bigger effect than what we can year's summer encampment.
imagine. The 2008 Summer Encampment will be held at Camp
In CAP attention to fine details and finishing the course Lincoln, an Army National Guard facility in Springfield,
on the personal level can make the entire entity run IL. By making this change, we are able to keep the
smoother. Temptation to be drawn away from a encampment dates and cost the same. As with all
project before completion is an enemy we must all facilities, there are advantages and disadvantages. I am
fight. It is, however, an enemy we can defeat by confident that this move will meet the needs of the
perseverance and patience. encampment this year. We are working to ensure a

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smooth transition to the new location. This move was Wabash Valley Cadet Squadron (IN021) retitled
just confirmed this week, which is why more Wabash Valley Cadet Flight with same charter number.
information had not been distributed until now.
Luthern High School Cadet Squadron (IN801) retitled
The encampment web page is being updated with all Luthern High School Cadet Flight with same charter
the information you could hope for! If you have number.
questions after reviewing the web page and reading all
applicable material, please contact me.

A mailing will go out to all cadets and squadron Wing Staff Appointments
commanders within the week.
Major Matt Creed appointed Indiana Wing Chief of Staff
I look forward to working with you this summer at our in succession to Major Tim Turner.
new location!
Major Jeff Young appointed Indiana Wing Director of
Cadet Programs.

PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Special Awards

Unit Change of Command Unit Citation Award awarded to Col James H. Kasler
Senior Squadron (IN069).
Maj John Wright relinquishing command of Evansville
Senior Squadron (IN054) to Lt Col Ed Boudreau. Unit Citation Award awarded to Indiana Southern
Group. Separate orders issued from HQ, IN WG to
SM Steve Catron appointed commander of newly authorize wear of ribbon for unit members.
chartered Clinton County Flight (IN139).
National Color Guard Competition Ribbon awarded to
Clinton County Flight (IN139) activated. Major Jamie Griffith, 1st Lt Doug Gluntz, and Cadets
Drew Osborne, Ehren Samples, Michael Thompson and
Indiana Northern Group retitled Group I with same
Michael Woodard for winning the 2008 Indiana Wing
charter number.
Color Guard Competition.
Indiana Central Group retitled Group V with same
Disaster Relief Ribbon with “V” device awarded to the
charter number.
following officers and cadets for participation in flood
Indiana Southern Group retitled Group XII with same relief in the Presidentially-declared disaster area in
charter number. Northern Indiana:

Evansville Senior Squadron (IN054) retitled Tri- Lt Col Bryan, John GLR-IN-036
Lt Col Paul, Reginald GLR-IN-093
Counties Senior Flight with same charter number.
Lt Col Pickett, Thomas GLR-IN-093
Grant County Composite Squadron (IN205) retitled Lt Col Smith, James GLR-IN-193
Lt Col Upton, Richard GLR-IN-193
Grant County Composite Flight with same charter
Maj Creed, Matthew GLR-IN-001
number. Maj Inks, Gerry GLR-IN-193

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Capt Foli, Rene GLR-IN-093 2d Lt: Danielle Oliver – IN219

Capt Novotney, Joseph GLR-IN-093 Joanna Pyle – IN217
Capt Pepowski, Bert GLR-IN-211 John Yingling – IN217
Capt Rider, Steven GLR-IN-193
Capt Seramur, John GLR-IN-001 TSgt: Christopher Pyle – IN217
Capt Wright, Barry GLR-IN-001
1st Lt Crouch, Timothy GLR-IN-093
1st Lt Curdes, Christopher GLR-IN-036
1st Lt Fuller, Jennifer GLR-IN-211 Officer Training Awards
1st Lt Happel, Christopher GLR-IN-093
1st Lt Salomon, Kurt GLR-IN-201 Level IV: Maj Victor Debolle – IN228
2d Lt Holland, Christopher GLR-IN-193
2d Lt Williams, Christopher GLR-IN-211 Level III: 1st Lt Christopher Curdes – IN036

Level II: 1st Lt Christopher Curdes – IN036

Officer Promotions Level I: SM Sarah Whitacre -- IN220

SM Tina Carson -- IN217
Lt Col: David Dodson – IN001 SM Charles Crafton -- IN220
SM Jeffrey Malott -- IN193
Maj: James Garrett – IN002
SM ARTURO GARCIA -- IN217
David Harness – IN001
SM Bruce Moberley -- IN036
Capt: Robert Guillaume – IN803 SM Jessica Caplan -- IN220
Christopher Homko – IN084

1st Lt: Brett Benson – IN193

Shawn McGinnis – IN227
Andrew Richter – IN193
David Sinn – IN227

WING STAFF OPENINGS

Applications are now being accepted for the following openings on wing staff. If you have an
interest, please send a resume and cover letter to Major Matt Creed, Chief-of-Staff at
[email protected]

Public Affairs Officer

Public Affairs Officer – Newsletter Editor

Public Affairs Officer – Website Editor

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CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS (CHECK OUT THE FULL CALENDAR AT INWG.CAP.GOV)

May
2008 17 - 18 General ES, CPR/First-Aid, Comm
POC: [email protected]
18 Armed Forces Day Indianapolis Motor
Speedway

31 Wing Staff Meeting INWG/HQ

POC: [email protected]

June
2008 21 - 29 Ground Team School Warsaw
POC: [email protected]

28 Wing Staff Meeting INWG/HQ

POC: [email protected]

There are more dates and information available on the web-site.

All Gave Some,

Some Gave All.
Remember our Veterans this
Memorial Day.

Got News? If you have news, information, or photos for publication in the next wing newsletter, please
send them to the wing’s (Acting) Public Affairs Officer, Major Tim Turner at [email protected]

Indiana Wing Civil Air Patrol - 151 Constellation, Box 46 - Grissom ARB, IN 46970

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