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Unit Name and Number

-Orange County Cadet Squadron, NER-NY-030

 

Your CAPID

 

Cadet Oath

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

 

Core Values

-Integrity

-Volunteer Service

-Excellence

-Respect

 

Honor Code

-A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate anyone among us who does so.

-Living by a personal code of honor with high standards

 

Motto

-Semper Vigilans, latin for Always Vigilant

 

Missions of CAP

-Cadet Programs

-Aerospace Education

-Emergency Services

 

Safety Pledge

-I pledge to do my part to foster a safe environment during all CAP activities, to be a responsible steward of CAP resources and to fully prepare myself for the challenging missions that serve America.



Leadership: the art of influencing people to progress with cooperation and enthusiasm toward the accomplishment of a mission (common goal).

Drill: Drill is the organized movement of a mass. Its purpose is to develop teamwork and discipline.


CAP Chain of Command

National Commander:
-Maj. Gen. Richard L. Bowling, CAP

National Vice Commander:
-Brig. Gen. Dwight H. Wheless, CAP

Northeast Region Commander:
-Colonel Richard A. Greenhut, CAP

New York Wing Commander:
-Colonel Austyn W. Granville, Jr., CAP

Catskill Mountain Group Commander:
-Major (Dr.) Lawrence Model, CAP

Orange County Squadron Commander:
-2Lt Michael Gonzo, CAP

 

*No longer in use.  For reference, but they are common sense rules worth being familiar with.
CAP General Orders:
1.) I will take charge of my post, securing and protecting all personnel and property for which I am responsible until I am properly relieved.
2.) I will report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce and will call my superior in any case not covered by instructions.
3.) I will give alarm in case of fire or emergency.
4.) I will use no force or show of force in the execution of my duties.

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