Squadron Resource Center
Below is a plethora of resources for our members. Please feel free to recommend links that you have found useful or informative to the Squadron Webmaster.
In order to open some of the below files you will need Adobe PDF, WinZip, PowerPoint and Excel.
Cadet Progression
- New Cadet Help
- Rank Flash Cards (PDF)
- Cadet Memory Items
- CAP Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Cadet Super Chart (PDF)
- Self Assessment Cadet Units (PDF)
- Cadet Leadership Feedback CAPF 50-1 (PDF)
- Recommended Reading List
- Cadet Library
- Writing Tips – a collection of tips for improving your writing. Great for cadets preparing for the Armstrong achievement.
- Region Cadet Leadership School (RCLS)
Communications
- Radio speak (PDF) – A handy 5×8 sheet with all prowords, the phonetic alphabet, number pronunciation and military time info.
- Traffic Pattern Comm worksheet – For those who are new to flight radio communications.
CyberPatriot
Downloads
- FlightGear Flight Simulator – A free flight simulator.
- RockSim Model Rocket Simulator – Simulate your rocket launch (30 day trial).
- Direction Finder / ELT Game – Practice using the DF to find the ELT.
Flight Crew
- Weight & Balance Spreadsheet (Xls) – To calculate the weight & balance for commonly used CAP aircraft you can use this Excel Spreadsheet. Important: It is the sole responsibility of the PIC to ensure all data used for flight is accurate and current.
- Air Crew Checklist – A handy list to make sure you packed the things you need for a flight.
- Traffic Pattern Comm worksheet – For those who are new to flight radio communications.
- Mission Scanner Image Processing (Zip) – All the files you need to process pictures you have taken on a mission.
- FltPlan – Flight planning and aeronautical charts.
- SkyVector – Flight planning and aeronautical charts.
- Direction Finder / ELT Game – See Downloads
Links (Activities, Events, Misc., Etc.)
- eServices Web Site – Print your 101 card and SQTRs
- Vanguard CAP Store – Buy uniforms and accessories direct from Vanguard Industries.
- Dog Tags – buy them here
- CAP Knowledge Base
- CAP Talk – An online discussion board community for CAP members nation wide. Great to find out how other places work, meet cadets and seniors from all over the U.S., and talk about anything CAP-related.
- CadetStuff.org – The Independent Cadet Program Resource. Wonderful list of advice for cadets, how-to guides, and forums for conversing with other cadets worldwide.
- CAP Channel – Radio PSAs!
- CAP Wireless – CAP discounts on wireless products and services.
- Wikipedia – An online encyclopedia that anyone can edit. Great for quick information on just about any topic (even CAP!).
- NY Wing Encampment
- Adams Eden Camp & Ropes Course – A local wilderness getaway and team building via a ropes course.
- Brigade Air (boys ages 14-18) – A week long getaway to learn about missionary aviation.
- UAV S&D Game – Play this USAF UAV game and drop bombs on your targets.
- SIMS Squadron Command
- New York Alert 2.0
Model Rocketry
- Redstone Phase (PDF)
- Titan Phase (PDF)
- Saturn Phase (PDF)
- Model Rocket Safety Code (PDF)
- CNY Model Rocketry Challenge – A local yearly event CAP participates in
- RockSim Model Rocket Simulator – See Downloads
- Rocketarium.com
National Cadet Special Activities (NCSA)
- Cadet Officer School
- National Cadet Competition (NCC) PDF
- International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE)
- National Blue Beret (NBB) (Oshkosh, WI Air Show) – BlueBeret.org
- Hawk Mountain Search And Rescue School (HMRS)
Remote Control (R/C) Planes
- Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) – A national organization for model planes and rockets
- Aero Radio Club of Syracuse (ARCS) – A local club in Marcellus
- Onondaga Model Aircraft Club (OMAC) – A local club in Manlius
- Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society (S.T.A.R.S) – A local club in Pennellville
- CNY Indoor Flying Society – A local indoor club in Cicero
- Other AMA NY District II Clubs
Rifle Course, Hunting, Shooting
- National Rifle Association (NRA) Marksmanship Qualification Program
- NRA Youth Programs
- Project Appleseed
- NY State DEC Sportsman Education Classes
- NY State Hunting/Fishing Licenses
- NY State Hunting Seasons
- Oneida Rifle Club
- Fayetteville-Manlius Rod & Gun Club
- Pompey Rod & Gun Club
- Baldwinsville Rod & Gun Club
- Clay Sportsman’s Club
- Syracuse Pistol Club – Sanctioned USA Shooting Member Club
- USA Shooting – Youth Programs
- NRA Postal Match
- Cowboy Style Shooting Club – Bar-20.com Call Ralph Meyer (315) 363-5342
- International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)
Senior Progression
- Senior Member Fast Track Handbook
- Senior Progression Chart (PDF)
- CAP Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Squadron Leadership School (SLS)
- Officer Basic Course (replaces ADL-13/Course 13)
- Corporate Learning Course (CLC)
- Unit Commanders Course (UCC)
- Training Leaders of Cadets course (TLC)
Specialty Qualification Training Records (SQTR)
- Specialty Qualification Training Records (SQTR) Flow Chart (PDF)
- Mission Base Staff Tasks
- Ground & Urban Direction Finding Team Tasks
- Aircrew & Flightline Tasks
- National HQ Education & Training Resources
- CAP Emergency Services
Uniform & Drill Tips
- Uniform Regulations CAPM 39-1 (PDF)
- How To Tie a Tie Properly Try using the Half Windsor or the Full Windsor with the uniform.
- Ribbon Rack Builder, accurate and multi-service. Good for Seniors and Cadets alike.
- Ribbon Rack builders Type 1 / Type 2 – select the ribbons you’ve earned, and this will tell you what in what order they need to go and show you a photo of your personal ribbon rack.
- Shoe sizing charts (PDF) – Men | Women
- Video on how to shine your boots and shoes
- Video on how to roll your BDU sleeves
- Video on Beginner Drill
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Last Updated: January 6, 2013