18 -26 June 2010

Mountain Eagle IV Encampment

Cadet Staff Job Descriptions

 

Cadet Commander – Commands the cadet encampment squadron and performs duties related to cadet positions. They shall:

• Works along side the Encampment Commander able to communicate openly with subordinate commanders, enforces communication up and down the chain of command.
• Establishes plans and procedures to accomplish the policies and mission established by the encampment commander and that of the encampment senior staff.
• Coordinate cadet staff activities with approval from encampment commander.
• Direct cadet staff officers.
• Coordinate with senior staff
• Serves as liaison between senior and cadet staff as needed.
• Ensure cadets are in compliance with CAP directives.
• Make personnel assignment recommendations.
• Monitor cadet and senior staff compliance with Cadet Protection policies.
• The cadet commander should be familiar with CAP directives as listed in CAPP 52-14.
• Attends all encampment planning meetings after selection as cadet commander

 

Cadet Deputy Commander

• Assists the cadet commander in the performance of his/her duties to include:
• Plans and procedures.
• Recommendations for cadet personnel assignments.
• Reviews SET Inspection reports and reports summary of findings to Cadet Commander.
• Direction and supervision of cadet staff.
• Related duties as required.
• The cadet deputy commander should be familiar with CAP directives as listed in CAPP 52-14.

 

Cadet SET Officer - is responsible for implementing, managing, and directing the inspection program at the direction of the cadet commander. They shall:

• Ensure compliance with CAP directives.
• Ensures SET epitomizes CAP regulations
• Plans inspection timeline, SET inspection criteria
• Ensures SET performs duties and render reports of inspection in timely manner meeting all suspense’s.
• Monitors inspection program of flights.
• Coordinate inspection results with the commander and staff.
• Ensures all agencies inspected receive copy of inspection reports shortly after inspection has been conducted
• Recommend policies or directives to improve encampment effectiveness.
• Develop current checklists and guidance for inspection program.
• Maintain files as applicable to the inspection program.
• Conduct personal interview to hear complaints or grievances.
• Conduct investigations as directed by the commander.
• The SET Officer should be familiar with all CAP directives, particularly CAPR 20-1 and regulations in the 123 series.

 

Cadet Logistics Group Officer

• Oversees Transportation, Supply, Kitchen, Communication
• Work with senior officers and cadet officers to:
• Development and implementation of logistic needs during the encampment
• Ensures safe operation of all vehicles operated during encampment
• Maintains file of personnel authorized to use vehicles
• Suspends driving privileges of personnel under investigation
• Revokes driving privileges if operator is found to be negligent, or operates vehicles in an unsafe manner
• Operation of golf carts will require a drivers license – not all Logistics staff is required to drive the golf cart.  Note: any misuse of these borrowed golf carts will result in immediate dismissal from encampment.  Idaho driving laws and base regulations must be obeyed at all times.
• Ensures hydration stations are serviced in a timely manner
• Assist other cadet officers and senior officers in setup and tear down of training areas

 

Cadet Training Group Officer – Assist the senior member training officer, cadet aerospace education officer, and cadet academic officer, in directing the cadet training program to include:

• Physical Fitness: Cadets will participate in fitness activities such as team sports, calisthenics, and exercise games that will motivate them to develop a lifelong habit of regular exercise. Sportsmanship will be encouraged, as well as cadets’ efforts to achieve their personal best. Cadets will be instructed how to safely participate in fitness activities. Additionally, the importance of physical fitness will be related to Air Force missions, civilian aerospace careers, and a cadet’s total well-being.
  • Universal Aerospace Leader Competencies: Aerospace Leadership: Health and Wellness
  • Drill & Ceremonies: Drill and ceremonies will be used to build self-discipline, confidence, and teamwork. Cadets will practice military customs and courtesies; they will learn to value politeness and respect as positive character traits that are cornerstones of civil society. Cadets proficient in basic drill should receive instruction on how to lead an element or flight in drill.
    • Universal Aerospace Leader Competencies: Aerospace Perspective: Air Force Heritage and Culture
  • Cadet Program: Experienced CAP leaders will provide an overview of opportunities available through continued participation in the Cadet Program. The overview will include information about scholarships, national and local cadet special activities, drill teams, color guards, and the Cadet Program’s usefulness as a gateway to an aerospace career. The life skills and intangible benefits afforded by the Cadet Program will be emphasized. Practical advice on how to advance and make the most of the cadet experience should also be included. Cadets will also be made aware of the dangers of drug abuse, consistent with Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) program guidelines.

 

Cadet Support Group Officer

• Position is administrative in nature; offices overseen include, but are not limited to: Finance, admin, personnel, in-processing, out-processing, materials, regulations, and such
• Ensures all subordinate areas of responsibility perform as expected
• Ensures deadlines for projects and tasks are met as requested.
• Ensures all documents are edited for correctness, punctuation, and grammar with assistance from appointed senior member before all products are delivered to other agencies
• This is the position that requires the most efficient multi-tasking oriented cadet
• Hosts regular meetings with subordinates

 

Cadet Communications Officer – Assists the senior member communications officer in the performance of his/her duties, to include:

• Operation of encampment net control stations.
• Administration – manage and assign C/Comm. staff in distribution, management and maintenance of equipment to Cadet Staff.
• Communications training.
• Communications supply.
• Related duties as required.
• The cadet communications officer should be familiar primarily with CAP directives listed in this regulation for the senior member communication officer.
• Must have minimum of BCUT training,
• Be able to teach and/or enforce CAP communication policies to Cadet Staff.
• The communications officer should having a working knowledge of CAPP 214 and CAP directives in the 50, 55, 67, and 100 series and the NTIA manual of regulations and procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management.

 

Cadet Safety Officer – (NC) OIC works directly with senior member safety officer to:

• Manage and direct C/Safety staff to direct and perform safety inspections and surveys of hazardous areas and operations.
• Direct and perform accident investigations and prepare safety reports.
• Plan safety briefings to make personnel aware of hazards and safe practices. CAPR 20-1 (E) 43
• Review and analyze accident reports for contributing factors, trends and other accident prevention information.
• Prepare training guides, articles and literature, and publicize this information through bulletin boards, newspapers and posters.
• Conduct safety studies and recommend corrective action.
• The cadet/safety officer should be familiar with CAP directives in the 62 series.

 

Cadet Academic Officer – Assists the senior member education officer, cadet aerospace education officer, cadet training group officer, in directing the cadet education program, to include:

• Assist with curriculum planning, recruitment of instructors and/or instruction in Encampment Curriculum:
  • AIR FORCE FUNDAMENTALS – 10 Hours
    • Structure & Mission of the United States Air Force:
    • Cadets will be introduced to the six core competencies of the United State Air Force: air and space superiority, global attack, rapid global mobility, precision engagement, information superiority, and agile combat support. They should become acquainted with the missions of nearby Air Force units and how the total force is organized, to include CAP’s relationship to the Air Force as its Auxiliary.
      • Universal Aerospace Leader Competencies: Aerospace Operations: Air Force Core Competencies Aerospace Power: Cadets explore the unique characteristics of aerospace power – speed, precision, range, lethality, and freedom of maneuver – through the lens of local aerospace organizations, particularly Air Force flying units. Additionally, cadets will learn how aerospace power contributes to national security.
      • Universal Aerospace Leader Competencies: Aerospace Perspective: Aerospace Fundamentals Aerospace Strategy: National Military Strategy; Efficacy and Use of Aerospace Power
      • Aerospace Heritage: Cadets will become acquainted with the historical artifacts, events, or individuals who shaped the aerospace environment and affected America’s achievements in air and space.
        • Universal Aerospace Leader Competencies: Aerospace Perspective: Air Force Heritage and Culture
        • CIVIL AIR PATROL FUNDAMENTALS – 10 Hours
          • Emergency Services: Cadets will receive an introduction to CAP’s emergency services mission, which may include actual emergency services training. Opportunities for cadet participation in emergency services should be emphasized.
            • Universal Aerospace Leader Competencies: Not applicable
            • Aerospace Education: Learning activities will be conducted to help cadets better understand the lessons found in the cadet aerospace textbooks. Full use should be made of the experts and facilities available at the host installation and in the local community.
              • Universal Aerospace Leader Competencies: Aerospace Technology: Basic / Specialized Knowledge; Aerospace Environment
              • Cadet Program: Experienced CAP leaders will provide an overview of opportunities available through continued participation in the Cadet Program. The overview will include information about scholarships, national and local cadet special activities, drill teams, color guards, and the Cadet Program’s usefulness as a gateway to an aerospace career. The life skills and intangible benefits afforded by the Cadet Program will be emphasized. Practical advice on how to advance and make the most of the cadet experience should also be included. Cadets will also be made aware of the dangers of drug abuse, consistent with Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) program guidelines.
          • LEADERSHIP & THE CADET ETHIC – 16 HOURS
            • Moral Leadership: The encampment will immerse youth in the cadet experience, accenting the traits that distinguish cadets from their non-cadet peers. Cadets will learn to develop discipline, teamwork, and accept personal responsibility. Throughout the encampment, the Air Force Core Values will be related to the various activities and used to develop the moral character of the cadets. Moral leadership forums with the chaplain or MLO will be conducted.
              • Universal Aerospace Leader Competencies: Aerospace Character: Integrity / Honesty; Selflessness; Respectfulness; Decisiveness; Responsible and Self Disciplined; Loyalty; Compassion; Cooperativeness; Resilience
              • Physical Fitness: Cadets will participate in fitness activities such as team sports, calisthenics, and exercise games that will motivate them to develop a lifelong habit of regular exercise. Sportsmanship will be encouraged, as well as cadets’ efforts to achieve their personal best. Cadets will be instructed how to safely participate in fitness activities. Additionally, the importance of physical fitness will be related to Air Force missions, civilian aerospace careers, and a cadet’s total well-being.
                • Universal Aerospace Leader Competencies: Aerospace Leadership: Health and Wellness
                • Drill & Ceremonies: Drill and ceremonies will be used to build self-discipline, confidence, and teamwork. Cadets will practice military customs and courtesies; they will learn to value politeness and respect as positive character traits that are cornerstones of civil society. Cadets proficient in basic drill should receive instruction on how to lead an element or flight in drill.
                  • Universal Aerospace Leader Competencies: Aerospace Perspective: Air Force Heritage and Culture
                  • Aerospace Leadership: Teambuilding
                  • Creative Thinking: Cadets will learn how to think creatively and resolve problems in various educational settings. Cadets will be given opportunities to complete team leadership problems, participate in a leadership reaction course or obstacle course if available, or role plays as if faced with an aerospace, emergency services, leadership, or ethical problem. Further, cadets serving on the encampment staff should participate in special workshops or receive mentoring from seasoned leaders who can help them improve their problem-solving capabilities.
                    • Universal Aerospace Leader Competencies: Aerospace Leadership: Promote Continuous Development of Airmen and Organization; Communications; Teambuilding; Visionary Outlook
  • Review of subject matter with cadets.
  • Related duties as required.
  • The academic officer should be familiar with CAP directives as listed in CAPP 52-14.

 

Cadet Aerospace Education Officer – Assists the senior member aerospace education officer, cadet training group officer, cadet academic officer, in directing the cadet aerospace education program, to include:

• Aerospace education instruction:
  • AIR FORCE FUNDAMENTALS – 10 Hours
    • Structure & Mission of the United States Air Force:
    • Cadets will be introduced to the six core competencies of the United State Air Force: air and space superiority, global attack, rapid global mobility, precision engagement, information superiority, and agile combat support. They should become acquainted with the missions of nearby Air Force units and how the total force is organized, to include CAP’s relationship to the Air Force as its Auxiliary.
      • Universal Aerospace Leader Competencies: Aerospace Operations: Air Force Core Competencies Aerospace Power: Cadets explore the unique characteristics of aerospace power – speed, precision, range, lethality, and freedom of maneuver – through the lens of local aerospace organizations, particularly Air Force flying units. Additionally, cadets will learn how aerospace power contributes to national security.
      • Universal Aerospace Leader Competencies: Aerospace Perspective: Aerospace Fundamentals Aerospace Strategy: National Military Strategy; Efficacy and Use of Aerospace Power
      • Aerospace Heritage: Cadets will become acquainted with the historical artifacts, events, or individuals who shaped the aerospace environment and affected America’s achievements in air and space.
        • Universal Aerospace Leader Competencies: Aerospace Perspective: Air Force Heritage and Culture
        • AEROSPACE CAREER EXPLORATION – 4 HOURS
          • Career Opportunities: By personally interacting with Air Force members and civilian aerospace leaders, cadets will receive an overview of various aerospace career opportunities. Careers outside the cockpit must be included, such as engineering, aircraft maintenance, air traffic control, meteorology, avionics, computer science, etc.
            • Universal Aerospace Leader Competencies: Aerospace Technology: Aerospace Environment
            • Air Force Organization: Air Force as Total Force
            • Career Requirements & Counseling: Cadets will be introduced to the aptitudes and educational requirements necessary to enter the careers showcased at the encampment. Representatives of the various career fields should explain typical career paths and opportunities cadets will have to enter that profession. The immediate educational commitments and life choices cadets must make in order to fulfill their career goals will be emphasized.
              • Universal Aerospace Leader Competencies: Aerospace Technology: Aerospace Environment
              • Air Force Organization: Air Force as Total Force 
          • CIVIL AIR PATROL FUNDAMENTALS – 10 Hours (work in collaboration with education officer)
            • Aerospace Education: Learning activities will be conducted to help cadets better understand the lessons found in the cadet aerospace textbooks. Full use should be made of the experts and facilities available at the host installation and in the local community.
              • Universal Aerospace Leader Competencies: Aerospace Technology: Basic / Specialized Knowledge; Aerospace Environment
  • Review of subject matter with cadets.
  • Aerospace education laboratories.
  • Related duties as required.
  • The aerospace education officer should be familiar with CAP directives as listed in CAPP 52-14.

 

 

Cadet Flight Sergeant (NCO – 3 to 4 positions depending on number of flights reserved for C/Msgt to C/CMSgt.)- Assists the cadet flight commander in the performance of his/her duties, to include:

• Inspections.
• Instructions in military courtesy and drill.
• Maintenance of discipline.
• Flight administration and personnel matters.
• Flight commander (acting).
• Related duties as required.
• The cadet flight sergeant should be familiar with CAP directives as listed in CAPP 52-14. CAPR 20-1 (E) 47 Flight Sergeants

 

Cadet Flight Commander – Directs and supervises the members of a cadet flight to include:

• Leadership of flight in squadron activities.
• Leadership laboratory to include proper wear of CAP uniform, military courtesy and discipline, drill, ceremonies and formations.
• Advisor to flight members.
• Related duties as required.
• The cadet flight commander should be familiar with CAP directives as listed in CAPP 52-14.

 

Cadet Medical (NC) OIC – work directly with Senior Medics in the performance of their duties:

• Responsible for advising Cadet Staff on the health – including hydration, sanitation and hygiene of CAP members relevant to CAP activities. (See CAPR 160-1 for policy on emergency medical treatment).
• Assists the ES Officer in arranging or providing training in first aid and emergency lifesaving measures to include medically recognized cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques.
• Provide blood borne pathogen protection training including preventive measures.
• Report blood borne pathogen exposures and ensure that those members exposed obtain appropriate follow-up medical care from non-CAP sources.
• Advise members to obtain necessary physical examinations from their personal physicians and to complete emergency treatment consent forms where required by regulation to participate in various Civil Air Patrol activities. NOTE: Under no circumstances will CAP medical personnel perform physical examinations as part of their Civil Air Patrol duties.
• Arrange for necessary medical training materials. Supplies and equipment for encampment activities. 42 CAPR 20-1 (E)
• Cadet must have CPR and Basic First Aid certification.  Must be able to document medical calls details, write reports and attend debriefings.  Cadet must be able to hold high confidentiality of patent records at all times. Must be able to manage C/Medic assigning tasks as necessary to maintain proper medical procedures. Maintain first aid kits for medical emergencies. (See CAPR 160-1 for policy on emergency medical treatment.) Generally advise commanders and unit personnel on preventive medicine matters relevant to CAP activities. Plan conferences and meetings pertaining to special affairs. Medical officers should be familiar with all CAP directives in the 160 series and applicable portions of CAPRs 55-1, 50-15, 52-16, 50-17 and 62-2.

 

Cadet Mess Officer (NC) OIC: work alongside Sr. Mess Officer in:

• meal planning
• procurement of supplies through logistics
• manages preparation of meals
• Management of C/Mess Ops staff directing them in oversight of Cadet Basics, kitchen management and meeting health department standards for the mess hall.

 

 

Cadet PAO (NC) OIC: work alongside Sr. PAO and assists the encampment commander and cadet commander on all media relations, internal information and community relations matters. Plans, develops and implements a Public Affairs program. They shall:

• Release information on unit activities to news media.
• Publish unit newsletter or bulletin.
• Coordinate participation of unit members in community activities.
• Coordinate with other organizations and agencies as required.
• Supervise all public affairs activities of subordinate c/pao.
• The public affairs officer, to be effective, must be familiar with CAPP 201, CAPP 190-1, CAPP 3, current policies and activities of his/her unit.
• Planning & implementing photography and videography coverage of events prior to and during encampment. 
• Develop graduation and pass and review brochures,
• Reviewing and editing photos, developing video coverage.

 

Enlisted Positions

(Can be staffed by lower ranking cadets who’ve completed encampment)

 

Cadet Comm. NCO – 2 positions: assist C/Comm. OIC with:

• Operation of encampment net control stations.
• Administration – manage and assign C/Comm. staff in distribution, management and maintenance of equipment to Cadet Staff.
• Communications training.
• Communications supply.
• Related duties as required.
• The cadet communications officer should be familiar primarily with CAP directives listed in this regulation for the senior member communication officer.
• Must have minimum of BCUT training,
• Be able to teach and/or enforce CAP communication policies to Cadet Staff.
• The communications officer should having a working knowledge of CAPP 214 and CAP directives in the 50, 55, 67, and 100 series and the NTIA manual of regulations and procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management.

 

 

Cadet Logistics NCO – 3 positions: assist C/Logistics OIC with:

• Development and implementation of logistic needs during the encampment, requires operation of golf carts which requires a drivers license – not all Logistics staff is required to drive the golf cart.  Note: any misuse of these borrowed golf carts will result in immediate dismissal from encampment staff.  Idaho driving laws and base regulations must be obeyed at all times.
• Manage and maintain hydration stations
• Assist other cadet officers and senior officers in setup and tear down of training areas

 

Cadet SET NCO – 3 positions: assist C/SET OIC with:

• Ensure compliance with CAP directives.
• Conduct inspections and render reports of inspection.
• Monitor inspection program of flights.
• Coordinate inspection results with the commander and staff.
• Recommend policies or directives to improve encampment effectiveness.
• Develop current checklists and guidance for inspection program.
• Maintain files as applicable to the inspection program.
• Conduct personal interview to hear complaints or grievances.
• Conduct investigations as directed by the commander.
• The SET Officer should be familiar with all CAP directives, particularly CAPR 20-1 and regulations in the 123 series.

 

Cadet PAO NCO – 2 positions: assist C/PAO OIC with:

• Release information on unit activities to news media.
• Publish unit newsletter or bulletin.
• Coordinate participation of unit members in community activities.
• Coordinate with other organizations and agencies as required.
• Supervise all public affairs activities of subordinate c/pao.
• The public affairs officer, to be effective, must be familiar with CAPP 201, CAPP 190-1, CAPP 3, current policies and activities of his/her unit.
• Planning & implementing photography and videography coverage of events prior to and during encampment. 
• Develop graduation and pass and review brochures,
• Reviewing and editing photos, developing video coverage.

 

Cadet Safety NCO – 1 position: assist C/Safety OIC in:

• Manage and direct C/Safety staff to direct and perform safety inspections and surveys of hazardous areas and operations.
• Direct and perform accident investigations and prepare safety reports.
• Plan safety briefings to make personnel aware of hazards and safe practices. CAPR 20-1 (E) 43
• Review and analyze accident reports for contributing factors, trends and other accident prevention information.
• Prepare training guides, articles and literature, and publicize this information through bulletin boards, newspapers and posters.
• Conduct safety studies and recommend corrective action.
• The cadet/safety officer should be familiar with CAP directives in the 62 series.

 

Cadet Mess Ops NCO – 3 positions: assist C/Mess Ops OIC in

• meal planning,
• procurement,
• Preparation and management of mess hall, including management and oversight of Cadet Basics ensuring Health Department standards are maintained.

 

Cadet Admin – 1 position: assist C/Commander with administrative needs including:

• typing documents,
• creating and managing spreadsheets,   
• making copies,
• distribution of materials to staff and cadets,
• document staff meetings
• Manage and maintain notes for oversight and improvement of future encampments.

 

Cadet Personnel:  assist C/Commander and senior personnel officer with

• personnel management, including conflict prevention and resolution,
• report to C/Commander with personnel reports as necessary
• Awards and decorations
• Duty assignments

 

Cadet Finance: work with and assist C/Commander and senior finance officer with:

• financial planning,
• Budgeting and implementation. 
• Documentation and management of financial documents

 

Cadet Medical 1 position: assist C/Medic OIC and Senior Medics:

• As they attend to medical needs of cadets and staff. 
• Cadet must have CPR and Basic First Aid certification. 
• Must be able to document medical calls details, write reports and attend debriefings. 
• Cadet must be able to hold high confidentiality of patent records at all times.

 

Open General (Willing to work in any area of responsibility)

• Satisfactory performance during formations and ceremonies.
• Military bearing.
• Morale.
• The cadet squad leaders should be familiar with CAP directives as listed in CAPP 52-14.

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