Orange County Cadet Squadron, Civil Air Patrol

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Any questions about this post, contact the Squadron Commander or the Asst Deputy Commander of Catskill Mountain Group. We are currently working on the situation.

Thank you.

Capt Mazanec

Have you applied yet? Time is running out!

Just two weeks until the summer CEAP application closes! Be sure to apply now, even if you haven't applied for encampment yet. Financial assistance is available for cadets with financial need through the Cadet Encampment Assistance Program (CEAP). Cadets can apply for CEAP from 1 March through 1 May through their eServices account. Learn more about CEAP at gocivilairpatrol.com/ceap

Encampment is a full immersion into the world of cadet life. Civil Air Patrol has 48 encampments registered for this summer. You can explore where and when the encampments are being held at gocivilairpatrol.com/encampment See less

Excellent little article about how technology is used is Search and Rescue with hi lights of Civil Air Patrol and it’s Cell Phone Forensics Team.

Though the general aviation accident rate continues to decline, search & rescue services remain a vital service, and many crashes are survivable if rescuers can get to you in time. Here’s how to make their job easier: http://bit.ly/3yBvQKl.

Excellent opportunity to take part in emergency services training with some of the best instructors in the wing!

The New York Wing GSAR Academy is now open for registration! For more information, please visit nyw.cap.gov/gsar.

Some of our members recently participated in the Ground Training School as either students or instructors. Outstanding job by all! Can you spot our members in any of the pictures?

Sign up link is active!!! Come join us for some fun in the field!

If you want to jump start your ES qualifications training, or renew a specialty, this is the event to attend!

The Mid-Eastern Group Search & Rescue Bivouac will be held from Thu-Sun 11-14 Aug 2022. All members with at least GES qualification are welcome. We will offer part-time attendance for those who cannot make it the entire time. Please understand you will only get sign-offs for tasks you accomplish at the school. Please see the attached announcement for more details, including registration.

STAFF WANTED! We also seek qualified staff members to provide instruction, evaluation, and support for all courses. You must be qualified in a specialty for at least one year to serve on staff. We also have support positions available in Logistics and Operations. Indicate your interest in a staff position when registering.

REGISTRATION LINK: nyw.cap.gov/groundschool