Col Francis S. Gabreski Squadron Col Francis S. Gabreski Squadron

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WelcomeWelcome Thanks for your interest in the Civil Air Patrol and welcome Thanks for your interest in the Civil Air Patrol and welcome

to the to the Col Francis S. Gabreski SquadronCol Francis S. Gabreski Squadron..

On Long Island there are a total of 6 squadrons that have On Long Island there are a total of 6 squadrons that have both cadets and adults as members and 1 that has only both cadets and adults as members and 1 that has only adults.adults.

All 7 squadrons are members of the All 7 squadrons are members of the Long Island GroupLong Island Group, , which is a member of the which is a member of the New York WingNew York Wing, and , and Northeast Northeast RegionRegion of the CAP. of the CAP.

CAP PoliciesCAP Policies

Civil Air Patrol has a strong Policy of NondiscriminationCivil Air Patrol has a strong Policy of Nondiscrimination

It is Civil Air Patrol policy that It is Civil Air Patrol policy that no memberno member shall be excluded shall be excludedfrom participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected tofrom participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected todiscrimination in any CAP program or activity on the basisdiscrimination in any CAP program or activity on the basisof race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, or disabilityof race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, or disability(formerly handicap).  (formerly handicap). 

It is Civil Air Patrol policy that It is Civil Air Patrol policy that no applicantno applicant meeting CAP’s meeting CAP’sminimum age requirement will be denied membership inminimum age requirement will be denied membership inCAP on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, nationalCAP on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, nationalorigin, or disability (formerly handicap). origin, or disability (formerly handicap).

Squadron ActivitiesSquadron Activities

Flight TrainingFlight Training Leadership TrainingLeadership Training Survival TrainingSurvival Training Search & RescueSearch & Rescue Disaster ReliefDisaster Relief Radio CommunicationRadio Communication Direction FindingDirection Finding First Aid & CPRFirst Aid & CPR Training Training Model RocketryModel Rocketry Physical FitnessPhysical Fitness

Public SpeakingPublic Speaking AstronomyAstronomy Cadet Flying-Cessna Cadet Flying-Cessna

172's & 182's172's & 182's Encampments Encampments  BivouacsBivouacs Field TripsField Trips Drill TeamDrill Team Color GuardColor Guard ParadesParades

Drug Demand ReductionDrug Demand Reduction

The Civil Air Patrol The Civil Air Patrol Drug Demand ReductionDrug Demand Reduction program program helps to instill an aggressive, positive, drug-free attitude helps to instill an aggressive, positive, drug-free attitude in Civil Air Patrol members through a comprehensive in Civil Air Patrol members through a comprehensive program that:program that:

Promotes CAP as a Promotes CAP as a positive community servicepositive community service lifestyle. lifestyle. Encourages youth to Encourages youth to remain in schoolremain in school. . Focuses on Focuses on drug abuse education, prevention and drug abuse education, prevention and

awarenessawareness. . Provides Provides positive activitiespositive activities as an alternative to drugs and as an alternative to drugs and

gang violence.gang violence.

Col Francis S. Gabreski Squadron Col Francis S. Gabreski Squadron Accomplishments

2 2 Unit CitationsUnit Citations Long Island Group Squadron of the YearLong Island Group Squadron of the Year

2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008 New York Wing Color Guard ChampionNew York Wing Color Guard Champion

2004 & 2005 Long Island Group Color Guard ChampionLong Island Group Color Guard Champion

2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009

Col Francis S. Gabreski Squadron Col Francis S. Gabreski Squadron Organization

Civil Air Patrol Squadrons generally have Civil Air Patrol Squadrons generally have

3 types of members:3 types of members:1.1. OfficersOfficers – – also know as Senior or Adult Membersalso know as Senior or Adult Members

(If over 18-must join as Officer)(If over 18-must join as Officer)

2.2. CadetsCadets – – ages 12-21ages 12-21 (must be a member by 18(must be a member by 18thth birthday) birthday)

3.3. Parent Members Parent Members – – Must have an active cadet in the programMust have an active cadet in the program

All members must be citizens of the USA or registered All members must be citizens of the USA or registered

aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residencyaliens lawfully admitted for permanent residency

Col Francis S. Gabreski Squadron Col Francis S. Gabreski Squadron Staff Members:

Maj. Louis FenechMaj. Louis Fenech CommanderCommanderMaj. Cheryl DorfmanMaj. Cheryl Dorfman Deputy Commander of Seniors Deputy Commander of Seniors Maj. Robert PoggioliMaj. Robert Poggioli Testing Officer/HistorianTesting Officer/HistorianCapt. James RidleyCapt. James Ridley Deputy Commander of CadetsDeputy Commander of CadetsCapt. Diane CollazoCapt. Diane Collazo Recruiting OfficerRecruiting OfficerCapt. Paul RyanCapt. Paul Ryan Character Development OfficerCharacter Development OfficerCapt. Nate HillardCapt. Nate Hillard Emergency Services OfficerEmergency Services Officer1Lt. Amy Darwell1Lt. Amy Darwell Safety OfficerSafety Officer2Lt. Dennis Woytowitz2Lt. Dennis Woytowitz Aerospace Officer/Supply Off.Aerospace Officer/Supply Off.2Lt. Debbie Woytowitz2Lt. Debbie Woytowitz Asst. Aerospace Officer/TestingAsst. Aerospace Officer/Testing2Lt. William Schecher2Lt. William Schecher Asst. Character Dev. OfficerAsst. Character Dev. OfficerTFO Joshua MedinaTFO Joshua Medina Drug Demand Reduction OfficerDrug Demand Reduction OfficerFO Ike NelsonFO Ike Nelson Asst. Emergency Services Off.Asst. Emergency Services Off.FO Kerry NetusilFO Kerry Netusil Asst IT OfficerAsst IT OfficerFO Vincent KudelcyzFO Vincent Kudelcyz Asst. DDR OfficerAsst. DDR OfficerFO Stephen ScammacaFO Stephen Scammaca IT OfficerIT Officer

Col Francis S. Gabreski Squadron Col Francis S. Gabreski Squadron Cadet Staff Members:

    Wolfpack FlightWolfpack FlightC/2Lt Alex WoytowitzC/2Lt Alex Woytowitz

Cadet Flight Commander Cadet Flight Commander

C/2Lt Kevin GrosshandlerC/2Lt Kevin Grosshandler Cadet Flight OfficerCadet Flight Officer

Cadet Cadet

Staff PositionsStaff Positions

Eagle FlightEagle FlightC/2Lt John KruseC/2Lt John Kruse

Cadet Flight CommanderCadet Flight Commander

C/CMSgt Brendon WoytowitzC/CMSgt Brendon Woytowitz

Cadet Flight SergeantCadet Flight Sergeant

C/Lt Col James RidleyC/Lt Col James Ridley Cadet Aerospace Ed OfficerCadet Aerospace Ed Officer

    C/Maj Zeki Ozylimaz C/Maj Zeki Ozylimaz Cadet Operations/ESCadet Operations/ES

C/2Lt Kevin KrauseC/2Lt Kevin Krause Cadet Model Rocketry Cadet Model Rocketry

OfficerOfficer

  C/2Lt Stephanie FilibertoC/2Lt Stephanie Filiberto Cadet Supply/Logistics Off.Cadet Supply/Logistics Off.

C/Capt Ed ReynoldsC/Capt Ed Reynolds Cadet Safety OfficerCadet Safety Officer

C/2Lt Colin MartinC/2Lt Colin Martin Cadet Leadership OfficerCadet Leadership Officer

C/CMsgt Tanya LopezC/CMsgt Tanya LopezCadet Public Relations Off.Cadet Public Relations Off.

C/MSgt Melissa OrlowskiC/MSgt Melissa Orlowski Cadet Communications Off.Cadet Communications Off.

C/2Lt Stephanie FilibertoC/2Lt Stephanie Filiberto Cadet Supply/Logistics Off.Cadet Supply/Logistics Off.

C/SMSgt Naomi WarshauerC/SMSgt Naomi Warshauer

Squadron First SergeantSquadron First Sergeant

C/1Lt Heather West Cadet Commander

C/2Lt Carissa LackeyC/2Lt Carissa Lackey

Cadet Deputy Commander

C/Capt Darin MihalikC/Capt Darin Mihalik

Cadet Executive Officer

C/2Lt Kory GatleyC/2Lt Kory Gatley

Cadet Adjutant

Cadet OathCadet Oath

"I pledge to serve faithfully in the Civil Air "I pledge to serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program and that I will attend Patrol Cadet Program and that I will attend meetings regularly, participate actively in unit meetings regularly, participate actively in unit activities, obey my officers, wear my uniform activities, obey my officers, wear my uniform properly and advance my education and properly and advance my education and training rapidly to prepare myself to be of training rapidly to prepare myself to be of service to my community, state and nation." service to my community, state and nation."

Responsibilities of CadetsResponsibilities of Cadets

To attend meetings regularlyTo attend meetings regularly To participate actively in unit activitiesTo participate actively in unit activities To obey just commands of officers To obey just commands of officers To wear the uniform properlyTo wear the uniform properly To advance education and training To advance education and training To prepare to be of service to the community, To prepare to be of service to the community,

state and nationstate and nation To inform Parents/Guardians of events that are To inform Parents/Guardians of events that are

scheduled. scheduled.

Responsibilities of ParentsResponsibilities of Parents

Driving their cadets to meetings/eventsDriving their cadets to meetings/events Being prompt to pick-up and drop-offBeing prompt to pick-up and drop-off Financial Financial Assisting Cadets as THEY prepare THEIR Assisting Cadets as THEY prepare THEIR

own uniformsown uniforms Supporting the squadron when asked – Supporting the squadron when asked –

helping with events, fundraising, etc.helping with events, fundraising, etc.

MeetingsMeetings

The Squadron meets every The Squadron meets every WEDNESDAYWEDNESDAY from from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM at the  7:00 PM to 9:30 PM at the 

Patchogue ArmoryPatchogue Armory 100 Barton Avenue 100 Barton Avenue

Patchogue, NY  11772 Patchogue, NY  11772

A new Cadet must attend A new Cadet must attend 3 meetings3 meetings before before making an application for membershipmaking an application for membership

UniformsUniformsWhy do cadets wear uniforms?Why do cadets wear uniforms?

CAP uses uniforms to promote teamwork and develop self-discipline. The uniform CAP uses uniforms to promote teamwork and develop self-discipline. The uniform

motivates cadets to set high standards for themselves and to live their core values of motivates cadets to set high standards for themselves and to live their core values of

integrity, volunteer service, excellence, and respect. Additionally, cadets practice integrity, volunteer service, excellence, and respect. Additionally, cadets practice

military customs and courtesies as part of their leadership training. Uniforms are the military customs and courtesies as part of their leadership training. Uniforms are the

direct responsibility of the Member.direct responsibility of the Member.

UNIFORM SCHEDULEUNIFORM SCHEDULE Week 1 Week 1 BluesBlues Week 2 Week 2 BDU’SBDU’S Week 3Week 3 PT UniformPT Uniform Week 4Week 4 BluesBlues Week 5Week 5 Commander’s ChoiceCommander’s Choice

Members who do not have a complete uniform should wear Black pants and a White shirt with Members who do not have a complete uniform should wear Black pants and a White shirt with dress shoes.dress shoes.

No promotions will be made for members out of uniform.No promotions will be made for members out of uniform.

Costs to JoinCosts to Join

CadetsCadets::$35.00 $35.00 Squadron Dues Squadron Dues

(Includes Squadron hat, Squadron T-Shirt, Squadron Coin)(Includes Squadron hat, Squadron T-Shirt, Squadron Coin)

$32.00 $32.00 National DuesNational Dues(Includes Cadet’s Books and ID Card)(Includes Cadet’s Books and ID Card)

Officers:Officers:

$35.00$35.00 Squadron DuesSquadron Dues

$63.00$63.00 National DuesNational Dues

Other ExpensesOther Expenses

UniformsUniforms Short-sleeve (Air Force style) blue uniformShort-sleeve (Air Force style) blue uniform

• Pants, Shirt, Tie, Hat, Dress Shoes, Accessories Pants, Shirt, Tie, Hat, Dress Shoes, Accessories BDU (camouflage) uniformBDU (camouflage) uniform

• Woodland Camoflage Pants/ShirtWoodland Camoflage Pants/Shirt• Combat BootsCombat Boots• Squadron Hat (free) Squadron T-Shirt (Free)Squadron Hat (free) Squadron T-Shirt (Free)

PT uniform PT uniform • Dark Shorts, Sneakers, Squadron T-Shirt (Free)Dark Shorts, Sneakers, Squadron T-Shirt (Free)

Other ExpensesOther Expenses

Emergency Services/Bivouac gearEmergency Services/Bivouac gear Tent/Sleeping bagTent/Sleeping bag 11stst Aid Kit Aid Kit 24 & 72 hour packs24 & 72 hour packs

(These items can be acquired over time)(These items can be acquired over time)

LI Group Dues $15 per yearLI Group Dues $15 per year National Renewal Dues $32 per yearNational Renewal Dues $32 per year

CAP CORE VALUESCAP CORE VALUES

The core values outlined above serve as the The core values outlined above serve as the foundation for how CAP members treat one foundation for how CAP members treat one another; how they treat the recipients of CAP’s another; how they treat the recipients of CAP’s humanitarian service; and how they care for the humanitarian service; and how they care for the corporate assets under their control. These basic corporate assets under their control. These basic commandments form CAP’s ethical centerline – a commandments form CAP’s ethical centerline – a moral compass for the organizationmoral compass for the organization..

Integrity, Volunteer Service,Excellence, & Respect

Core Value: Integrity

This is the very fiber of all core values; without it This is the very fiber of all core values; without it all other core values cannot prevail. It is the all other core values cannot prevail. It is the cornerstone for all that is moral and just in our cornerstone for all that is moral and just in our society. It is more than simple honesty. It society. It is more than simple honesty. It embraces other attributes such as courage, embraces other attributes such as courage, responsibility, accountability, justice, openness, responsibility, accountability, justice, openness, self-respect, and humility. Lastly, this core value self-respect, and humility. Lastly, this core value means CAP members must practice the highest means CAP members must practice the highest standards of self-discipline.standards of self-discipline.

Core Value: Volunteer Service

CAP adopted this core value because it reflects the very CAP adopted this core value because it reflects the very essence of the organization—service to humanity. All essence of the organization—service to humanity. All CAP volunteers willingly give of their time, energy, and CAP volunteers willingly give of their time, energy, and personal resources. Moreover, many have made the personal resources. Moreover, many have made the ultimate sacrifice by losing their lives while serving the ultimate sacrifice by losing their lives while serving the organization. As a minimum, this core value implies a organization. As a minimum, this core value implies a commitment on the part of all CAP members to place the commitment on the part of all CAP members to place the organization’s purposes first and foremost. This process organization’s purposes first and foremost. This process starts with the member’s agreement to obey the rules starts with the member’s agreement to obey the rules and regulations of CAP and the Air Force. In this regard, and regulations of CAP and the Air Force. In this regard, self-discipline is an absolute must.self-discipline is an absolute must.

Core Value: Excellence

This core value reflects CAP’s continuous This core value reflects CAP’s continuous effort to be the very best and to consistently effort to be the very best and to consistently improve its humanitarian service to America. improve its humanitarian service to America. From personal appearance to resource From personal appearance to resource management, excellence must be the goal management, excellence must be the goal of all CAP members.of all CAP members.

Core Value: Respect

CAP members come from all walks of life. CAP members come from all walks of life. Therefore, it is extremely important that Therefore, it is extremely important that members treat each other with fairness members treat each other with fairness and dignity, and work together as a team. and dignity, and work together as a team. To do otherwise would seriously impair To do otherwise would seriously impair CAP’s capability to accomplish the CAP’s capability to accomplish the mission.mission.

Mandatory Squadron ActivitiesMandatory Squadron Activities

All ParadesAll Parades Memorial Day Weekend at CalvertonMemorial Day Weekend at Calverton Breast Cancer Walk at Jones BeachBreast Cancer Walk at Jones Beach Any activity requiring maximum participationAny activity requiring maximum participation Any Meetings with Dignitaries in attendanceAny Meetings with Dignitaries in attendance Changes of CommandChanges of Command Any Event required by LI Group or NY WingAny Event required by LI Group or NY Wing

Intra-Unit CommunicationIntra-Unit Communication

1.1. WebsiteWebsite www.capli.comwww.capli.com2.2. EmailEmail Cadets & Parents ListsCadets & Parents Lists3.3. HandoutsHandouts Printed OrdersPrinted Orders4.4. Direct OrderDirect Order Oral Orders Oral Orders (announcements)(announcements)

5.5. Phone ChainPhone Chain Under DevelopmentUnder Development

Maj Fenech Maj Fenech 631-398-8511631-398-8511Maj Dorfman Maj Dorfman 516-456-4046516-456-4046Capt Ridley Capt Ridley 631-730-0552631-730-0552Capt Collazo Capt Collazo 631-252-4338631-252-4338

Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions Q:  Are cadets obligated to join the military? Q:  Are cadets obligated to join the military?

A:  No, but some do. Cadets who earn the Billy Mitchell Award may enter the Air Force at an advanced A:  No, but some do. Cadets who earn the Billy Mitchell Award may enter the Air Force at an advanced grade (E-3) if they choose to enlist. The service academies and ROTC also look favorably on CAP grade (E-3) if they choose to enlist. The service academies and ROTC also look favorably on CAP experience. Approximately 10% of the USAF Academy cadet corps got their start in CAP. experience. Approximately 10% of the USAF Academy cadet corps got their start in CAP.

Q:  What level of commitment is expected from cadets? Q:  What level of commitment is expected from cadets?

A:   CAP expects cadets to participate actively, but of course CAP recognizes that cadets have school, A:   CAP expects cadets to participate actively, but of course CAP recognizes that cadets have school, family, and other obligations that take priority. We meet weekly for about 2 1/2 hours and offer special family, and other obligations that take priority. We meet weekly for about 2 1/2 hours and offer special activities on the weekends and during the summer. If a cadet is unable to attend a CAP activity, they activities on the weekends and during the summer. If a cadet is unable to attend a CAP activity, they should let their should let their element leaderelement leader know in advance. Like any extra-curricular activity, cadets will get out of know in advance. Like any extra-curricular activity, cadets will get out of CAP only what they put into it. CAP only what they put into it.

Q:  Who leads and supervises the cadets? Q:  Who leads and supervises the cadets?

A:  CAP takes its responsibility to safeguard youth very seriously. The adult volunteers who interact with A:  CAP takes its responsibility to safeguard youth very seriously. The adult volunteers who interact with cadets (known as CAP Officers) have been fingerprinted and screened by the FBI. Also, as part of their cadets (known as CAP Officers) have been fingerprinted and screened by the FBI. Also, as part of their leadership training, advanced cadets lead and mentor new cadets under the guidance of senior leadership training, advanced cadets lead and mentor new cadets under the guidance of senior members. For more information, see our cadet protection policy.members. For more information, see our cadet protection policy.    

Q:  Do cadets need to maintain a certain grade point average to participate in CAP? Q:  Do cadets need to maintain a certain grade point average to participate in CAP?

A:  Of course, school comes first. CAP expects cadets to maintain "satisfactory performance" at school, A:  Of course, school comes first. CAP expects cadets to maintain "satisfactory performance" at school, as defined by the cadet's parents. Because CAP emphasizes self-discipline, it's not uncommon for as defined by the cadet's parents. Because CAP emphasizes self-discipline, it's not uncommon for cadets to see their grades increase as a result of their participation in the Cadet Program. cadets to see their grades increase as a result of their participation in the Cadet Program.

Questions?Questions?