Fort Snelling Cadet Squadron

November 2005 Vol. 3 No. 9 Monthly Newsletter of Fort Snelling Cadet Squadron- Minnesota Wing Civil Air Patrol Auxiliary United Sates Air Force

Commanders Comments LTC Kilian

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. To prepare myself to be of service to my community, state and nation. In our last section of the cadet oath, we see what the purpose of the cadet program is. To prepare myself to be of service is a noble cause. A CAP cadets training serves them well when they enter the post high school life. Notice, the goal is not to prepare for a military career, or academy. The goal of the cadet program is to prepare you for service as a citizen of the United States. We may wear the Air Force uniform, and look much like the military, but these behaviors are used to teach cadets about how to work as a team. The lessons of the cadet program will help us all. No clearer example is that of CAPs service in the hurricane ravaged south. CAP cadets and seniors are there now, working to help those affected by the storms. They have prepared, and now are doing out missions for America. Many other great examples of CAP cadets serving their nation are in the CAP news. Look in there and see what is going on in our nation. As we see, the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Oath may be a short memory exercise, but take a close look to what youre actually saying.

Safety Corner Capt Yenkosky

A Systems Approach to Safety When Systems Break- down and go Boom This is the fifth in a series of articles that will explore the background and important elements of safety. If you have any questions dont be afraid to ask questions of me at any meeting or in an e-mail: jyenkosky@sihope.com. First, we learned that Systems Theory is a useful way of looking at complex, interrelated things. We also learned that systems are organisms or entities that have several components with boundaries that interact with the surrounding environment to include feedback and tries to reach a stable internal state called homeostasis. Then we learned that the natural law of entropy is how we describe the natural tendency for systems to breakdown and dissolve into chaos. Breakdowns often result from the human element not following defined procedures. Safety, organizations and machines depend upon a level of order to function in standards for design (like using strong enough elevator cables) or checklists (for procedures that need to be accurately done). So from design to operation, complying with written standards and procedures is essential for safe operation of any machine. In the third article we learned that we consider friction as the main source of routine wear. (Continued on page 2

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(Continued from page 1) Inspections and preventive maintenance can identify and repair minor damage to a machine before it can cause catastrophic failure. In the fourth article we learned that we can predict warfare by using Catastrophe Theory and then we explored the basics of how bombs work in warfare. Now we will explore how we prevent bombs from accidentally exploding. We can prevent things from accidentally going BOOM How? Well, we plan and design facilities that hold explosives with their destructive power in mind. We also consider the route we take with explosive materials to ensure public safety. This is called Hazard Abatement through Quantity-Distance Compatibility Assessment. In other words, we make sure that if explosives and hazardous materials were to explode, they would impact the fewest number of people and the least amount of property destruction as possible. This site planning is why safety officers compute K values to assess the area surrounding storage facilities and transport routes for explosive materials. Miners, firework displays and others who use explosives employ these same calculations to ensure public safety. During your rocket launches, you will take modified steps to do the same. You will give the launch vehicle distance during launch and allow time before approaching an unexploded rocket. You will find out that we have procedures for transporting rocket explosive materials to ensure safety for all involved. So keep in mind that what we are practicing in the CAP is a micro version of the processes and procedures the Air Force and miners use every day. Next month we explore the concept of safety devices on bombs. Stay safe and happy!

The True meaning of teamwork LTC Tarpy

Citation to Accompany The Silver Medal of Valor to Philip G. Malone Lieutenant Colonel Philip G. Malone, CAP, Distinguished himself by conspicuous heroic action by risking his own life to save another on 11 September 2004. After successfully completing a search for a distress signal, Colonel Malone was debriefing with the other air and ground team members at the Middle Georgia Composite Squadron Building. Colonel Malone and another member were heading back toward the flight-line when they noticed that a Learjet taxiing to the ramp was on fire and he yelled for help. The plane had blown its left main landing tires on landing, parts of which ignited against the glowing hot brake disks as they taxied. The crew and passengers were unaware of the fire. Colonel Malone and the other member quickly opened the Flight Line gate, as others ran to the trailer to retrieve two fire extinguishers, and next door to the Fire Department for help. Colonel Malone and the others sprinted toward the plane about 100 yards away. At this point the flames from the left gear erupted as the brake line burned through, spraying hydraulic fluid into the fire. The flames engulfed the gear and spread several feet in each direction along the wing and fuselage, reaching the belly fuel tank vents, as the engine was being shut down. Colonel Malone and the others squatted under the wing by the gear and temporarily put out the flames. The upper door was lifted and two passengers leapt over the still-closed lower door to escape the aircraft. Two of the individuals opened the lower door and helped the third passenger and the two crew-members escape. The blaze re-ignited and was doused again. The occupants were moved to a safe area and the members continued to watch the aircraft to ensure the flames did not re-ignite until the Macon Airport Fire Department arrived about four minutes after the crew and aircraft were secure. Lieutenant Colonel Malones quick thinking, Heroic action, and willingness to risk his own life to save others, reflects great credit upon himself, The Georgia Wing, and Civil Air Patrol. (Continued on page 3)

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Citation to Accompany The Silver Medal of Valor to Randall G. Wisener First Lieutenant Randall G. Wisener, CAP, Distinguished himself by conspicuous heroic action by risking his own life to save another on 11 September 2004. After successfully completing a search for a distress signal, Lt. Wisener was debriefing with the other air and ground team members at the Middle Georgia Composite Squadron Building. As the team was heading back toward the flight-line when they noticed that a Learjet taxiing to the ramp was on fire. The plane had blown its left main landing tires on landing, parts of which ignited against the glowing hot brake disks as they taxied. The crew and passengers were unaware of the fire. Two other members quickly opened the Flight Line gate, as one member ran to the trailer to retrieve two fire extinguishers, Lt. Wisener ran to the Fire Department for help. Lt. Wisener and the others sprinted toward the plane about 100 yards away. At this point the flames from the left gear erupted as the brake line burned through, spraying hydraulic fluid into the fire. The flames engulfed the gear and spread several feet in each direction along the wing and fuselage, reaching the belly fuel tank vents, as the engine was being shut down. Lt. Wisener and the others squatted under the wing by the gear and temporarily put out the flames. The upper door was lifted and two passengers leapt over the still-closed lower door to escape the aircraft. Lt. Wisener and another member opened the lower door and helped the third passenger and the two crew-members escape. The blaze re-ignited and was doused again. The occupants were moved to a safe area and the members continued to watch the aircraft to ensure the flames did not re-ignite until the Macon Airport Fire Department arrived about four minutes after the crew and aircraft were secure. Lieutenant Wiseners quick thinking, Heroic action, and willingness to risk his own life to save others, reflects great credit upon himself, The Georgia Wing, and Civil Air Patrol.

Citation to Accompany The Silver Medal of Valor to Richard J. Greenwood Lieutenant Colonel Richard J. Greenwood, CAP, Distinguished himself by conspicuous heroic action by risking his own life to save another on 11 September 2004. After successfully completing a search for a distress signal, Colonel Greenwood was debriefing with the other air and ground team members at the Middle Georgia Composite Squadron Building. Colonel Greenwood and another CAP member heading back toward the flight-line when they noticed that a Learjet taxiing to the ramp was on fire. The plane had blown its left main landing tires on landing, parts of which ignited against the glowing hot brake disks as they taxied. The crew and passengers were unaware of the fire. Colonel Greenwood and another member quickly opened the Flight Line gate, as one member ran to the trailer to retrieve two fire extinguishers, and another ran to the Fire Department for help. Colonel Greenwood and the others sprinted toward the plane about 100 yards away. At this point the flames from the left gear erupted as the brake line burned through, spraying hydraulic fluid into the fire. The flames engulfed the gear and spread several feet in each direction along the wing and fuselage, reaching the belly fuel tank vents, as the engine was being shut down. Colonel Greenwood and the others squatted under the wing by the gear and temporarily put out the flames. Colonel Greenwood ran to open the upper door and two passengers leapt over the still-closed lower door to escape the aircraft. Colonel Greenwood and another member opened the lower door and helped the third passenger and the two crew-members escape. The blaze re-ignited and was doused again. The occupants were moved to a safe area and the members continued to watch the aircraft to ensure the flames did not re-ignite until the Macon Airport Fire Department arrived about four minutes after the crew and aircraft were secure. Lieutenant Colonel Greenwoods quick thinking, Heroic action, and willingness to risk his own life to save others, reflects great credit upon himself, The Georgia Wing, and Civil Air Patrol.

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Citation to Accompany The Silver Medal of Valor to Todd A. Engelman Lieutenant Colonel Todd A. Engelman, CAP, Distinguished himself by conspicuous heroic action by risking his own life to save another on 11 September 2004. After successfully completing a search for a distress signal, Colonel Engelman was debriefing with the other air and ground team members at the Middle Georgia Composite Squadron Building. Colonel Engelman and another CAP member heard the cry for help with an aircraft fire and quickly responded. Colonel Engelman ran to the trailer for two fire extinguishers while another member ran next door to the Fire Department. The plane had blown its left main landing tires on landing, parts of which ignited against the glowing hot brake disks as they taxied. The crew and passengers were unaware of the fire. Colonel Greenwood and the others sprinted toward the plane about 100 yards away. At this point the flames from the left gear erupted as the brake line burned through, spraying hydraulic fluid into the fire. The flames engulfed the gear and spread several feet in each direction along the wing and fuselage, reaching the belly fuel tank vents, as the engine was being shut down. Colonel Engelman and the others squatted under the wing and temporarily put out the flames. While others ran to open the door and quickly assist the passengers out of the aircraft. Colonel Engelman and another member continued to observe the aircraft. The blaze reignited and was doused again. The occupants were moved to a safe area and the members continued to watch the aircraft to ensure the flames did not re-ignite until the Macon Airport Fire Department arrived about four minutes after the crew and aircraft were secure. Lieutenant Colonel Englemans quick thinking, Heroic action, and willingness to risk his own life to save others, reflects great credit upon himself, The Georgia Wing, and Civil Air Patrol.

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The wonderful world of Iraq SM Aaron Schaak

Hello Everyone, So far Ive been on the ground in Iraq for almost two months. If any of you have done an air show in the middle of the summer heat and walked the flight line you know about heat. This place is insane on heat. Right now it' a s cool 85 outside and Im loving the mild temperatures. The norm for this place is 130+ and hotter in Kuwait. Then there' the sand. I don'like sand much and it' all over here. s t s For those who don'know, for a while I was a fire-team t leader. The Army has seen fit to take my team away, and give me a machine gun. I' in the turret of a hum-vee. m There' something about the turret that I like. The wind in s my fuzz maybe. The battalion has no use for the timely and accurate fire from my platoon' mortars, so we' become s ve bodyguards for the senior leadership. I am proud to say that in the 35 days of full operations there has been 50 successful patrols, no accidents, no fatalities, no wounded, and no seriously damaged equipment. To me, at least, it shows what happens when you don'become complacent. t The people here remind me a lot of the ones in Afghanistan. Arabic is far easier to learn and speak. We joke that by the time we leave we will be speaking Arabic. I' kept busy m between the patrols, the briefings, the debriefings, and then the constant maintenance, so there isn'much time to do t anything else; including PT. When I have a picture of me, Ill send one. All the extra stuff I wear here is amazing. I look like Im going to face an angry mob. All those little things I learned as a cadet that I thought were completely useless have really come in handy. I decided to reenlist and finish out my commitment to the federal government on active duty. When I come home Ive got a slot in airborne and air assault schools waiting for me. I' looking forward to the challenge. Cammi, my wife likes m Ft Drum and surrounding area, and I' in a good unit. m Everyone who was there when I was a cadet, thank you for your mentoring, and your leadership. I believe that I would not be the leader I am today without it. The things that I learned have been invaluable. Strength and Honor, Aaron Schaak

Personnel AuthorizationsNovember BirthdaysCadet Nickie Bell- 11/23 Cadet Phillip Brick- 11/26 Major Timothy Stoner- 11/1 November Service AnniversariesCadet Jonathan Buss- 11/8/99 (6 Years) Cadet Nickie Bell- 11/21/02 (3 Years) Cadet Sean Kelley- 11/13/02 (3 Years) 1LT Brent Smith- 11-21-02 (3 Years) Major David Vaillancourt- 11/15/96 (9 Years) Captain Joseph Yenkosky- 11/16/04 (1 Year) November Schedule7th- Blues Moral Leadership Safety Briefing Commanders Call 14th- BDUs Leadership Drill 21st- BDUs PT/PFT Aerospace Education 28th- BDUs ES Task Training

The Golden Dragon is the Monthly Newsletter of the Fort Snelling Cadet Squadron- Minnesota Wing Civil Air Patrol- Auxiliary United States Air Force The Newsletter is written and published electronically by LTC Tony Tarpy, Fort Snelling Cadet Squadron Public Affairs Officer. All article submissions and comments should be directed to me at ttarpy@mn.rr.com or at regular meeting nights. Articles are due the last Monday night of the month and the newsletter is published to the Fort Snelling Webpage at www.mncap.org/ftsnelling/ the first Monday of the upcoming month LTC Tony Tarpy- Public Affairs/Editor LTC Doug Kilian- Squadron Commander