Parent
Resources
As parents of cadets ourselves, we know what it is like to go through this program. Take it from us, put on your seatbelt and get ready. This program is absolutely amazing! But the demand on our cadets can be intense depending on what their goals are. Don't fret, they will be better for it. Your cadet is expected to be self- motivated and learn to navigate things on their own. This is a very good thing. Cadet staff is there to help and they are amazing, but are also learning to be good leaders and role models themselves.
You as a parent should take a supportive role in helping them stay on task, ask questions, using their chain of command, getting through promotions, emergency services training, orientation flights, signing up and preparing for encampments and NCSA's, squadron and wing activities, and following the path they desire in all things Civil Air Patrol.
You know your kids, and what they need to be successful. So here are some easy access resources from us to you, so that you can be in that supportive role. Remember to encourage them to do these things on their own but make sure you are nudging them towards being that independent cadet we all know they can be!
To stay up to date with things going on and upcoming. Please go to the Unofficial Parent Group Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/620441296168406/
This Group is updated regularly by a squadron staff member.
Parent's Guide
What to expect
New Cadet Guide 2023 edition
The Holy Grail for new cadets
Imperetive they learn all of this to start off appropriatly. Cadet will get one in the mail after joining. May take several weeks
Use this one in the meantime.
Parent Guide 03.2024.pdfSqudron Parent Guide
How and where to get uniforms
Squadron Protocols
Squadron Rules
All things Squadron
Make sure your cadet takes notes at meetings!!!
You and your cadet will get lost keeping track of information and lessons given at meetings.
It's a lot to learn and retain, especially in the beginning.
Squadron Specific Links and Information
All of these links are from the squadron website and require a login assigned to your cadet.
Your cadet must see their flight sergeant or element leader to make sure they have a login.
Your cadet must become familiar with using the squadron website.
This is not to replace the use of the squadron website. It is to assist while in the learning phase and for parents.
Forward March PPT Orientation for BCT Cadets
Imperative cadets become familiar with this information.
This PPT will be utilizied in their first few monday nights of training but cadets should review it on their own time for retention. It will not likely be reviewed at meetings again after initial presentations.
Your cadet must utilize the chain of command for all communications, customs and courtesies.
Calendar for all squadron event sign-ups.
Cadets register on this calendar for everything except Monday Meetings or they will not be able to attend. Consider it your RSVP.
Cadet must print and bring in person to the event the permission form signed by the parent. It should be linked in the calendar.
The slip will usually have the event information for parents to know the logistics details.
Testing protocol for all in house squadron testing.
Drill - Milestone - Promotion Boards
These steps must be followed inorder to receive testing.
Encourage your cadet to locate the drill testing guides.
Encourage your cadet to study everything related to the grade they are promoting for.
Encourage your cadet to be proficient in all oaths, mottos, squadron staff grades and positions.
Encourage your cadet to be familiar with wing level executive staff.
Drill - Milestone - Promotion Boards
Your cadet will not get a needed in house test if they do not use this link by the dates outlined in the testing protocol.
Eservices Links
Requires cadet eservices login information
Your cadet must see their flight sergeant or element leader to make sure they have a login.
Cadet Promotion Tracker in Eservices
This is where you can view your cadet's activity towards their past and next promotions. You can check to see if they have met certain requirements
This is where your cadet will do the modules and testing for each rank they are promoting to.
Make sure they complete the Honor Credit tests. This will better prepare them for the in person milestone tests. This is also a squadron requirement.
You can browse the course catalog to do testing towards other special achievments.
More to Come...