CAPTALK members in COMMAND

[Major Carrales]

How many CAPTALKERS are in command of some unit and where?

[JTodd]

Unit Commander Cloud Peak Comp Sqdrn Sheridan, WY

[adamblank]

SQ/CC of Malmstrom AFB Composite Squadron in Great Falls MT.

[Eeyore]

Squadron CC of Oklahoma City Composite Sq. in Oklahoma City, OK.

[Flying Pig]

Sq. Commander Fresno, CA

[Capt Rivera]

Squadron Commander of Grand Forks Composite Squadron which is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

[ol'fido]

Read my signature block.

[LtCol057]

Squadron commander, MER-NC-057  Rocky Mount, NC

[Tubacap]

Squadron CC for another month.

[capchiro]

Read the signature.. Lithia Springs, GA

[Desert Dawg]

Squadron Commander, Neotoma Composite Squadron, Tucson, AZ.

[RicL]

SQ/CD - (And this is one of those times I hate that abbreviation because people always expect seperate CDC and CDS but our squadron's not large enough yet to have appointed a CDC)

Since an all-inclusive "Deputy Commander" doesn't really exist below group level I suppose I should say that I hold both CDS/CDC positions.


Edited to Fix Abbreviations. I apparently had a momentary case of dyslexia.

[Майор Хаткевич]

I was under the impression of CDC and CDS as the official terms for Deputy Commander of Cadets/Seniors respectively.

[Major Carrales]

Squadron Commander, Corpus Christi Comp Squadron  SWR-TX-026

I asked this because some have wondered about how CAPTALK reflects the general membership.  While I agree that it does not accurately reflect them vast majority, I think it is safe to say that a good amount of CAP squadron and group commanding officers are involved.

I know of two other commanding officers near me that are lurkers.  Keep it coming.

[bosshawk]

Sparky: once you run out of current commanders, lets try to have former commanders speak out.  That will likely swell your numbers considerably.  I am one of those.

[Seabee219]

DCC Lake Havasu Composite Squadron...

[Cecil DP]

Sparky: once you run out of current commanders, lets try to have former commanders speak out.  That will likely swell your numbers considerably.  I am one of those.

Former Squadron Commander
Former Group Commander

[CadetProgramGuy]

Deputy Commander, IA-072

[brasda91]

Sqd CC, Paducah, KY

[RiverAux]

Former squadron commander. 

[EMT-83]

CDS

[Hill CAP]

Deputy Commander SER-FL-173

[Phil Hirons, Jr.]

CDC NER-MA-076

[High Speed Low Drag]

CDC Little Rock, AR

[ColonelJack]

Former Squadron CC

Jack

[LTC Don]

Former Squadron Commander, 2 different units.

Cheers,

[Stonewall]

Been CC at one squadron and DCC at 3 squadrons.

[Nick]

Since an all-inclusive "Deputy Commander" doesn't really exist below group level I suppose I should say that I hold both CDS/CDC positions.

"Deputy Commander" exists in both senior and cadet squadrons, just not composite squadrons.

[NC Hokie]

Deputy Commander for Cadets, MER-NC-057.

[brasda91]

Since an all-inclusive "Deputy Commander" doesn't really exist below group level I suppose I should say that I hold both CDS/CDC positions.

"Deputy Commander" exists in both senior and cadet squadrons, just not composite squadrons.

Sure it does.  It is in eServices > Duty Assignment > Assign Duty Position > enter capid or name > Functional Area dropdown box > Command Section > Duty Position in dropdown box > Deputy Commander.

[Nick]

Preferably show me that in CAPR 20-1, not a drop down menu in eServices.

[LtCol057]

All you have to do is look at Figs 12, 14, 16, and 17 in R 20-1.

[Nick]

My point is that "Deputy Commander" is not an authorized position for composite squadrons.  Senior and cadet squadrons?  Yes.  In composite squadrons, the positions are Deputy Commander for Seniors and Deputy Commander for Cadets.

[Major Lord]

Your regulatory Gung fu is very powerful!

Major Lord

[RicL]

No where do I see that the Deputy Commander position isn't authorized for composite squadrons. CAPR20-1 does list the position under Senior Squadrons (because there is no need for a seperate Deputy Commander for Cadets) and it lists it under Cadet Squadrons (because there is no need for a seperate Deputy Commander for Seniors).

If there was some reason to disallow the Deputy Commander position in composite squadrons then there should specifically be seperate cadet / senior positions at the group level also since they have membership that is mixed. The group organizational charts list a single Deputy Commander.

Also, page 27 of CAPR 20-1 specifies:

NOTE: The duties above also apply to the deputy squadron commander. Squadron commanders should develop a detailed position description for their deputy, outlining his/her specific duties and responsibilities in support of the overall squadron mission.

This text is almost identical to the text which accompanies the Group Commander position and implies that the squadron commander is in charge of what tasks a deputy commander is to fulfill, what authority is delegated and any limitations placed on that deputy. I see it as a simplified way of denoting deputy commander for cadets and seniors. I'll drop an email to NHQ for a clarification as to whether the position is authorized.

[Nick]

Also, page 27 of CAPR 20-1 specifies:

NOTE: The duties above also apply to the deputy squadron commander. Squadron commanders should develop a detailed position description for their deputy, outlining his/her specific duties and responsibilities in support of the overall squadron mission.
[snip]
I'll drop an email to NHQ for a clarification as to whether the position is authorized.

You're right, 20-1 does say that.  I just think there was an explicit motive behind why you see a deputy commander square on the senior and cadet squadron charts and there's not even a mention of one (not even a dashed line block for optional positions) on the composite squadron chart... that's all.

[RiverAux]

Every composite squadron in my wing has a deputy commander named -- I've always assumed that it was the deputy commander for seniors since I know that is who the person was in my squadron. 

[Gunner C]

Former Squadron Commander (best job in CAP)
Former Group Commander
Former Region Hqs Squadron Commander as Region Chief of Staff (worst job in CAP)

[Capt_Redfox30]

Former Squadron Commander- Williamson County Composite
Former Deputy Commander  of Cadet and Seniors McLean County Composite

[SarDragon]

Former Commander - 99113

[swamprat86]

Former Squadron CC and Group CC.

[Al Sayre]

Current Squadron Commander SER-MS-100

[lordmonar]

Former Commander - 99113

Me too....but it was NHQ-OS-113 at the time.

[CAPSGT]

Currently Squadron Commander: Bethesda-Chevy Chase Composite Squadron (MER-MD-071)

[Nolan Teel]

I'm about to take over my first Unit.  Dallas Composite Squadron, SWR-TX-391!!!

[Major Carrales]

I'm about to take over my first Unit.  Dallas Composite Squadron, SWR-TX-391!!!

If you need any advice on the matter, I am here to offer it. 

[FW]

I think being a "has been" is the most rewarding career in CAP... I've done it enough times to know...

Former Sq. Cc
Former Gp Cc
Former Wing CC
Former Region CS
Former National ...
Current know it all and wise ...

[Nolan Teel]

I'm about to take over my first Unit.  Dallas Composite Squadron, SWR-TX-391!!!

If you need any advice on the matter, I am here to offer it.

How do I either Clone more members to do all the work that CAP requires of us? or... Get CAP to make the job of CAP easier for our members?

[lordmonar]

I'm about to take over my first Unit.  Dallas Composite Squadron, SWR-TX-391!!!

If you need any advice on the matter, I am here to offer it.

How do I either Clone more members to do all the work that CAP requires of us? or... Get CAP to make the job of CAP easier for our members?

Get with your group/wing CC and find out what is absolutly necessary and what is good to have.  Prioitize from there.  A lot will depend on your unit....do you have an aircraft, vehicle, etc.

Once you know what you have to do....get an idea of what you want to do.....then you start your targeted recruiting.  It is easer IMHO to ask people to do specific jobs in stead of just asking for general help.

"I need a logicstics officer" instead of "I need some more staff officers".

[Eclipse]

I'm about to take over my first Unit.  Dallas Composite Squadron, SWR-TX-391!!!

If you need any advice on the matter, I am here to offer it.

How do I either Clone more members to do all the work that CAP requires of us? or... Get CAP to make the job of CAP easier for our members?

Do an SUI self-assessment within the first 90 days (sooner if possible) - that will tell you in one place where the holes in the program are and what is check-box required.

Make sure you get a list from group/wing or the last CC as to all the annual reports and when they are due.

Get SIMs running as soon as you can.

[jeders]

Commander, Abilene Composite Squadron until the end of Feb, and then as long as it takes for me to trick, err convince, someone else to take the punishment, I mean torture, I mean wonderful opportunity.

I'm about to take over my first Unit.  Dallas Composite Squadron, SWR-TX-391!!!

If you need any advice on the matter, I am here to offer it.

How do I either Clone more members to do all the work that CAP requires of us? or... Get CAP to make the job of CAP easier for our members?

I don't know, but when you figure it out, let the rest of us know. Also, if you ever want to travel into West Texas, I know of a squadron who could use a commander, or rather a commander who could use a replacement.

[Redbird Leader]

Previously:
     Commander, Red River Sqdn, Wichita Falls, TX
     Cadet Programs Officer, No 2417 Sqdn, ATC, Newmarket, UK
     Commander, Davis-Monthan Sqdn, Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ
      Commander, Clinton-Scott Sqdn, Scott AFB, IL
     Commander, Clark Cadet Sqdn, Clark AB, Philippines
     Commander, Malmstrom Cadet Sqdn, Malmstrom AFB, MT
     Director Cadet Programs, Montana Wing
     Vice Commander, Montana Wing
    Commander, Vanguard Composite Sqdn, Warrensburg, IL
     Commander, Pegasus Composite Sqdn, Festus, MO

Currently:
     Commander, Redbird Cadet Sqdn, St Louis, MO

[Cecil DP]

Currently Squadron Commander: Bethesda-Chevy Chase Composite Squadron (MER-MD-071)

I was in that Squadron 35 years ago, when John Knowles was a C/Amn

[DrDave]

Group Commander.

[Nick]

I was in that Squadron 35 years ago, when John Knowles was a C/Amn

Wow... John Knowles a C/Amn.  What a picture.

[jpizzo127]

Commander, NER-NY-207

Long Island Senior Squadron, based in Farmingdale Republic Airport (FRG)  Nassau County, NY