I've just read LtCol Lee's Cadet Protection Implementation Guide (Draft).
Excellent! If this does progress past the draft stage and is implemented, I'm going to make this mandatory reading for all my senior members and cadet staff.
Thank you, Col Lee.
+1. I've also read it, and it clears up a lot of misconceptions I've heard about CPP. You can find the draft pamphlet here:
http://capmembers.com/cadet_programs/index.cfm/cadet_protection_implementation_guide?show=entry&blogID=389
That page isn't wrking right now :(
Outstanding resource! As a cadet it gives very clear definitions and examples of what is and isn't appropriate. @Chief2009 If you go directly to the national website you can find it under cadet programs/library/proving grounds Sir. I got it to work with only a short wait from there.
Quote from: GTCommando on September 03, 2011, 05:37:37 PM
+1. I've also read it, and it clears up a lot of misconceptions I've heard about CPP. You can find the draft pamphlet here:
http://capmembers.com/cadet_programs/index.cfm/cadet_protection_implementation_guide?show=entry&blogID=389
The actual link is here:
http://www.capmembers.com/file.cfm/media/blogs/documents/CAPP_5223_Implementation_Guide__Red_304AB77E63C70.pdf (http://www.capmembers.com/file.cfm/media/blogs/documents/CAPP_5223_Implementation_Guide__Red_304AB77E63C70.pdf)
My question would be are the examples "actual" cases that took place or are they fictional ??? What's bothersome to me is an active duty military member being used as an example, so I would hope this is reality rather than fictional.
I've seen a male senior member get in a bit of trouble for touching a male cadet (but not in an inappropriately matter as listed in this guidance), BUT the SM was just happy for the cadet and got caught up in the excitement :(
As far as the intensity levels mentioned, again it gets down to "perceptions" and at least from the SM level for self preservation, the training intensity level likely is always going to be lower than higher --- why take the chance :-\
I do give a mighty salute :clap: to those involved in the cadet program. There's plenty of "land mines" around ready to explode when dealing with teenagers cadets. :( Fortunately though, most cadets appear to have developed some good self discipline, BUT senior members can't let their guard down --- never, ever!
RM
Quote from: RADIOMAN015 on September 05, 2011, 04:22:26 PM
Quote from: GTCommando on September 03, 2011, 05:37:37 PM
+1. I've also read it, and it clears up a lot of misconceptions I've heard about CPP. You can find the draft pamphlet here:
http://capmembers.com/cadet_programs/index.cfm/cadet_protection_implementation_guide?show=entry&blogID=389
The actual link is here:
http://www.capmembers.com/file.cfm/media/blogs/documents/CAPP_5223_Implementation_Guide__Red_304AB77E63C70.pdf (http://www.capmembers.com/file.cfm/media/blogs/documents/CAPP_5223_Implementation_Guide__Red_304AB77E63C70.pdf)
My question would be are the examples "actual" cases that took place or are they fictional ??? What's bothersome to me is an active duty military member being used as an example, so I would hope this is reality rather than fictional.
I've seen a male senior member get in a bit of trouble for touching a male cadet (but not in an inappropriately matter as listed in this guidance), BUT the SM was just happy for the cadet and got caught up in the excitement :(
As far as the intensity levels mentioned, again it gets down to "perceptions" and at least from the SM level for self preservation, the training intensity level likely is always going to be lower than higher --- why take the chance :-\
I do give a mighty salute :clap: to those involved in the cadet program. There's plenty of "land mines" around ready to explode when dealing with teenagers cadets. :( Fortunately though, most cadets appear to have developed some good self discipline, BUT senior members can't let their guard down --- never, ever!
RM
Unfortunately, all of the cases are based on actual incidents. The names and places were changed to protect both the guilty and the innocent.
Quote from: RADIOMAN015 on September 05, 2011, 04:22:26 PM
I do give a mighty salute :clap: to those involved in the cadet program. There's plenty of "land mines" around ready to explode when dealing with teenagers cadets. :( Fortunately though, most cadets appear to have developed some good self discipline, BUT senior members can't let their guard down --- never, ever!
RM
*kaboooom!* :)
Is there a minesweeper specialty track? >:D
In all seriousness, why are teenagers so bad? I've only seen a few cadets that shouldn't be a cadet. Most people that seek out CAP are going to be above average kids.
But, I was homeschooled, and most of the people I hang out with now are from college.
Quote from: Rowan on September 03, 2011, 05:17:15 PMIf this does progress past the draft stage and is implemented, I'm going to make this mandatory reading for all my senior members and cadet staff.
Is there any reason why I can not make this mandatory reading for my cadet staff now? I see nothing wrong with it as-is.