CAP Special Operations Squadrons

[Eagle400]

I've found something facinating: The 122nd Special Operations Squadron.  http://122sos.freeservers.com/index.html

Does anyone know much about the CAP Special Operations Squadrons, and what they're all about?  This is really cool. 

They aren't advertised on the National HQ site (though that's probably a good thing).   

[floridacyclist]

They tend to be pretty unreachable as they don't officially exist. On the other hand, if you make a good enough name for yourself and drop enough mentions of your interest in them, I am sure one of their reps will be contacting you for an entrance interview.

[afgeo4]

Seems to be a spoof site since such squadrons don't and can't exist. Also, they talk about DEA missions with specifics and that's a big no-no. These missions are classified. Oh yeah, they're also failing to use people's last names as if these people were actually deployed on sensitive missions (including the PAO!)

I would actually forward this site to NHQ legal for termination as it gives the wrong impression of CAP.

[Smokey]

It's a spoof site.......it's been seen here and othe spots before.

[Eagle400]

That's too bad... for a moment, I thought it was actually something real.  Must be my gullability kicking in. 

[JC004]

That's too bad... for a moment, I thought it was actually something real.  Must be my gullability kicking in. 

Gullible, eh?  I can help!  PM me, and I'll get you my address.  You can send me a check for my services and we'll get that fixed right up!

[SarDragon]

Did you know that the word gullible isn't in the dictionary?

[Flying Pig]

Ahhhhh yes....CAP Special Operations.

I posted this over at CadetStuff when I first got back into CAP....here is what I think about CAP Spec Ops and the desire to have "elite" teams.

Although I do realize this Unit that was asked about doesn't exist.....I figured, why not.   It is pretty funny though.....I like the black and white photo of the guys inspecting the M-60 Machinegun!

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I hope Im not digging up an old thread....but this is an age old quest of the CAP member.....the elite unit. It was often dreamed and talked about when I was a cadet.

The reality is....CAP does not have the time, man power, resources ($$$$) or the need to have any "elite" units. In 99% of the cases,....CAP is search and FIND, NOT Search and Rescue. The Rescue aspect is where rubber meets the road. Now your getting into Medevac, trauma, casualty management, etc.

As far as the cadet program.....Let me be blunt..nobody is going to contract with High School students, no matter the level of training, for high angle technical rescue, swift water, winter ops....or an "elite" search. Nor do cadets need to be put in life and death situations. Things happen on Rescue missions that can change someones life forever. CAP is geared to give you the cadet, a foundation to move on and be successful in life, whatever your path.
As far as the Senior program, Those of us who arent retired, have families and full time jobs.
I am involved in SAR with my Depts Air Unit. The level of training is dangerous and on going. The missions themselves are very physically and mentally exhausting. The equipment / training costs alone would probably bankrupt CAP. My units budget is nearly $800k per year. Not to mention the costs of a prolonged operation.

CAP has come along way with CD and ES with Homeland Security. Should we strive to get better....YES.....but we need to be realistic. Sould we offer advanced training? Yes, we should.
But, CAP is not designed, nor does it have the capacity to stand up "elite" teams.....the level of training and experience necessary to gain the confidence in those missions are high. And with the cadet program.....honestly....cadets arent around long enough to gain the experience or invest the training $$'s in. And by the the time your old enough, physically and mentally, your probably moving on.

[Eagle400]

Did you know that the word gullible isn't in the dictionary?

Oh, you almost got me there friend.   

But for the most part, I am pretty gullible.

[Sgt. Savage]

That was incredible!! I applaud the genius that put that together. Really, the links got to other " SOS" sites and everything. It took me 10 minutes to stop laughing. I can't believe someone actually put time into this farce. Hats off to them.

[mikeylikey]

Since I am special I wonder if they will let me join?

[SarDragon]

If you can get one of the email links to work, go for it. I tried to "join" a few months back, and all the email links bounced, including the ones on the sites for the other two units.

[Smokey]

Since I am special I wonder if they will let me join?


No you can't join, but you do have your own olympics

[Tubacap]

 

Since I am special I wonder if they will let me join?


No you can't join, but you do have your own olympics

Going tomorrow as a matter of fact to play the Star Spangled Banner for the beginning

[A.Member]

Seems to be a spoof site since such squadrons don't and can't exist. Also, they talk about DEA missions with specifics and that's a big no-no. These missions are classified. Oh yeah, they're also failing to use people's last names as if these people were actually deployed on sensitive missions (including the PAO!)

I would actually forward this site to NHQ legal for termination as it gives the wrong impression of CAP.

I would've thought that the photo of the M-60 sticking out the window of the aircraft might have been enough of a giveway too.

[Hawk200]

Did you know that the word gullible isn't in the dictionary?

It's in this one: http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/gullible

[NIN]

Did you know that the word gullible isn't in the dictionary?

It's in this one: http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/gullible

Man... Dave, you hooked another one with that

[Major Lord]

A few months ago, a mission closing traffic announcment came over the CA Wing "all" list, and said that a "Special Operatons" team had closed out an ELT mission on a military base. I e-mailed the IC with " WTF? Over? " request, and he E-mailed back that CAP S.O. teams have "Special Access" to military bases. Apparently, CAWG is not in on the joke. I have heard of chairborn ranger squadrons, and squadrons with "special" members (you know, the short bus kind...) but have never seen evidence of a real CAP ELT hunter/killer team.....

Capt. Lord

[DNall]

Okay seriously... we do some sensitive work with the state & 1AF on HLS missions, but that's basically within the CD qual'd community. The people refered to by this patch are at the state EOC liaising such operations.

We don't have any special access to mil base teams, which I guess would be me with my CAC now, but that's not a real good way to roll on a base with a job to do. You actually want to alert the base operations & security people as you come on, so special access isn't needed.

[JC004]

A few months ago, a mission closing traffic announcment came over the CA Wing "all" list, and said that a "Special Operatons" team had closed out an ELT mission on a military base. I e-mailed the IC with " WTF? Over? " request, and he E-mailed back that CAP S.O. teams have "Special Access" to military bases. Apparently, CAWG is not in on the joke. I have heard of chairborn ranger squadrons, and squadrons with "special" members (you know, the short bus kind...) but have never seen evidence of a real CAP ELT hunter/killer team.....

Capt. Lord

WIWAC, my UDFT that I created was pretty special ops (or at least special).  There were few places we wouldn't go and few crazy things we wouldn't do to find an offending little box.  As a result, I have over 20 finds from just over 7 years, but we were pretty nuts.     Let's see -- oil rigs, roof of the Marriott at PHL (twice), and "special" access to all kinds of places, mostly just 'cuz we asked nicely and/or had AFRCC talk to someone.  Oh then there was the mission when one of the seniors actually set off an ELT...

We need more special ops UDF teams...you know, with technical gear and stuff.  Airport fence?  NO PROBLEM!