Personnel Assignments
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ALCON:

Several members stepped up to volunteer their services as representatives to the Cadet Advisory Council. The following members are assigned to the CAC.

Primary Representative: C/A1C Rebekah Racite
Assistant Representative: C/MSgt Cynthia Velez

Thank you to the other members who volunteered. We are working with the CAC to provide the opportunity for you to participate in the meetings so that you can learn about how CAC works.

Please see the attached memorandum and organizational chart HERE

Capt Kuliszewski

Security Access Information for Stewart ANG Base
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All Members:

Here is the form to submit your information for access to Stewart ANG Base. Please note that the procedure has changed from what we previously announced. We reduced the amount of information being gathered and therefore can use this easier method for gathering information. Please complete this form for all members and each person who may be driving on base so we can get this forwarded to the ANG as soon as possible.

SUBMIT FORM

Capt Kuliszewski

ES Bivouac – 30 Jul-01 Aug
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ALCON:

An ES Training Bivouac will be held 30 Jul – 01 Aug 2021. This is an overnight activity to conduct ES and survival training. Details are as follows.

Time: 1800 30 Jul 2021 to 1600 01 Aug 2021
Location: Winding Hills Park, 2 Old Route 17K, Montgomery, NY
Mission: Conduct Ground Team Member, Ground Team Leader, Urban Direction Finding, and survival training

Participation Requirements

  • Complete uniform – ABU/Corporate Field Uniform
  • CAPID Card
  • 101 Card with GES rating
  • CAPF 60-80 (Cadets only)
  • CAPF 161 (in pocket of field uniform)
  • Field Gear – complete 24 hour pack is preferred, but not required. Must be able to carry at least 1 quart of water.
  • Meals for length of stay (meals are NOT provided)
  • Water (approximately 1 case/3 gallons)
  • Tent and sleeping gear if staying overnight. Tents may not be shared unless members are from the same household.

Point of Contact/Officer in Charge – Capt Michael Mazanec
Contact Info: mike.mazanec@ny030.org
Sign-up Link: Google Form Here
Printable Information: Google Drive Link Here

Additional information and a packing list will be sent to members who sign up. Plan on living with the equipment you carry with you.

Duty Assignment Announcements
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ALCON:

I am publishing the following memos to ensure everyone is aware of new duty assignments being made within the squadron. There are two memos – one from 25 May and one from today. The assignment list is as follows:

Cadet Commander: C/1st Lt William LaCombe
Deputy Cadet Commander: C/2d Lt Stephen Racite
Mission Support Officer: C/CMSgt Isabel Borges
First Sergeant: C/CMSgt Jia Fu Phang
Alpha Flight Commander: C/CMSgt Bryghton Narain
Alpha Flight Sergeant: C/SSgt Jaylin Laguer
Bravo Flight Commander: C/CMSgt Marco Martini
Bravo Flight Sergeant: C/SMSgt Martin Saenz

Aerospace Education Officer: SM Dylan Ferguson
Personnel Officer: SM Kathryn LaCombe (pending Level 1)
Assistant Leadership Officer: 2d Lt Dave Laguer (ADY from NY-015)

25 May 2021 Memo – LINK
01 July 2021 Memo – LINK

Contact me with questions if you have them.

Capt Kuliszewski

EMPIRE CHALLENGE Exercise – 26 Jun 2021
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New York Wing is conducting the Empire Challenge Exercise on 26 Jun 2021. A message with details has already been sent to members who are qualified as Ground Team Members and Drivers with details. If you are interested in participating in either of these roles, please contact me as soon as possible. See details below.

When: Saturday, 26 Jun 2021 – 0800-1500 (approximate)
Where: Throughout Southern Orange County – Meeting Location TBD
Qualifications: GES (required), GTM3 Trainee or higher (recommended) – CAP Drivers are also needed
Equipment – 24-hour pack if participating on the ground team

Contact me at ezra.kuliszewski@ny030.org if you are interested in participating.

Aerospace Officer School for Senior Members
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Northeast Region AEO School (Online)
Lectures are held twice a week (Tue, Thu)
From 1900 to 2100
Starting 23 March 2021 to 8 April 2021

This course is designed to give AEOs guidance on how to plan, conduct, manage and report on aerospace education programs.
Course Goals

• To educate AEOs at all levels about their duties, the resources available, how to plan and implement curriculum tools and workshops
• To share experiences and ideas to provide excellence in the CAP AE program
• To increase effective communication between AE Officers at all levels

REGISTRATION: All attendees (students & instructors)
Apply on the Region Events registration website:
https://ner.cap.gov/index.php/event-booking/pro-dev/aeo-school/11-ner-ae-officer-course

COST: There is no cost to attend this event, just your time!!

UNIFORM: CAP Polo shirt combination, or appropriate “business casual”

MAXIMUM CAPACITY IS 100 STUDENTS

DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS TO THE COURSE DIRECTOR:
Lt Col Joseph Goldman, CAP
NER Aerospace Education/Internal Programs
Email: JGoldman@ner.cap.gov

EMERGENCY SERVICES MISSION
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ALCON:

Pennsylvania Wing has been tasked to support a Type 1 FEMA Vaccination Site in the Philadephia area and is requesting support from CAP members across the Northeast Region. Details as follows:

Mission Location: Philadelphia Convention Center
Mission Dates: Immediately – 30 Apr 2021
Number of CAP Personnel Requested Daily: up to 50
Requested Participation Days of the Week: Monday-Friday
Minimum # of Days to Commit: 3 days in a row

Duties will include assisting with screening for COVID symptoms, assisting people with disabilities, and directing people through lines to the correct stations in the clinic. Work will be 10-12 hour days beginning at 0730 each day. Food will not be provided, but a per diem rate will be provided to help with food costs. There are multiple locations to obtain food across the street from the location. Uniforms are required. Remain Overnight (RON) is funded to cover hotels. Details will be forthcoming. Cadets are permitted to participate.

If you would like to assist with this mission, contact me at ezra.kuliszewski@ny030.org and cc Maj Bill Carroll (CMG/DC) at wcarrolljr@hvc.rr.com. In your email, verify that you have a uniform and specify which dates you are able to help. For cadets interested in helping, please have your parent contact me. Once I get our response coordinated I will let you know if your assistance is needed for the dates that you are available.

Commander’s Intent and Goals for 2021
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Good Morning OCCS Members

Please review the attached document found at this link – Commander’s Intent and Goals. It is designed to set the tone and goals of our journey together as we move forward. I am sure that you have expectations and goals as well, and I welcome you to share them with me at any time. You can reach me at any time via email at ezra.kuliszewski@ny030.org or by phone at (845) 238-1944. I look forward to working with each of you in the next phase of our unit’s development.

Semper Vigilans!

Capt Kuliszewski

Northeast Region Evaluated Exercise – 4-8 Nov 2020
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Northeast Region will be conducting an Air Force Evaluated Exercise from 4-8 November. We are looking to see what members are available for tasking on those days. In addition, there will be Ground Team training on 7 November in conjunction with this exercise.

Evaluated Exercise:
Sign-up: Section 1 of sign-up form
Location: Alert from home. Instructions will be received in the alert.
Date/Time: 4-8 Nov as tasked by NER within the period you signed up for.
UOD: Appropriate uniform for task – ABU with cold-weather gear for Ground Team or Mission Base, Flight Suit for Aircrew
Equipment: Full equipment for task – 24-hr pack for Ground Team
Qualifications: GES (Required), Must be in at least trainee status for given area training for (ex. GTM3(T) for Ground Team, MS(T) for Aircrew, MSA(T) or MRO(T) for Mission Base)
Documentation: CAPID, 101 Card, and CAPF 161 on person

Ground Team Training:
Sign-up: Section 2 of sign-up form
Location: TBD
Date/Time: 7 Nov 2020 – 0900-1630
UOD: ABU with cold-weather gear
Equipment: 24-hour pack (recommended), water and lunch (required)
Qualifications: GES (required) Trainee status not required, but recommended
Documentation: CAPID, 101 Card, and CAPF 161 on person

Sign-up Form HERE

As always, COVID precautions will be observed. Please come prepared with proper PPE including a mask. There will be a health screening at the beginning of the activity to include a non-contact temperature check.

POC is Capt Kuliszewski at ezra.kuliszewski@ny030.org or 845-238-1944

Ground Team Training – 24 October 2020
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Location: Winding Hills Park, 2 Old St Rte 17K, Montgomery, NY 12549
Date: Saturday, 24 October 2020
Time: 0900-1630 (Staff 0800-1700)
UOD: ABU with cold-weather outerwear
CONOPS: The purpose of this training day will be to qualify Ground Team Leaders. Ground Team Members will have the opportunity to train with the Ground Team Leaders being evaluated and will receive sign-offs as possible.
Equipment:
– Required: Water (1 quart), lunch
– Recommended: Complete 24 hour pack
Qualifications:
– Required: General Emergency Services
– Recommended: Ground Team Member Level 3 or UDF Team Trainee (minimum)
Documentation:
– Required: CAPF 161 (on person)

SIGN UP HERE – https://forms.gle/G5zS2Cb51VpDBkZR7

POC is Capt Ezra Kuliszewski CMG/DOS at ezra.kuliszewski@ny030.org or 845-238-1944

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