DDR

[davidsinn]

My commander has expressed a desire for us to start a DDR program. In looking at the requirements it looks like I can not get funding because the nearest Air Force facility is 55 miles away. Am I reading that right? That would mean that our DDR program is dead before it gets started because we have no funds and any that we would get we have more important things to spend it on.

[arajca]

Contact your wing DDRA (DDR Administrator). They may be able to help. Also, not everything for DDR requires money.

[Kaye Downing]

What is a DDR Program? I am still learning the CAP lexicon:)

Kaye Downing, SM
Jacksonville Composite Squadron
FL 383

[Pylon]

What is a DDR Program? I am still learning the CAP lexicon:)

Kaye Downing, SM
Jacksonville Composite Squadron
FL 383

Drug Demand Reduction.  An AF-funded initiative which provides money for drug education, awareness, etc., primarily within 50 miles of USAF facilities (though not all facets of the program must be) in an attempt to reduce the use of illegal drugs.

[Eclipse]

Drug Demand Reduction.  An AF-funded initiative which provides money for drug education, awareness, etc., primarily within 50 miles of USAF facilities (though not all facets of the program must be) in an attempt to reduce the use of illegal drugs.

Actually its 30 miles of an Air Force Base, or the same distance from a reserve or other military base that has 100 assigned USAF personnel (active or reserve).

a. CAP DDR Program support for Air Force families, DoD Civilians, school-age children, and Civil Air Patrol
members within 30 miles of an Air Force installation.
1) Air Force installations are defined as active duty bases or stations, Air Reserve bases, Air National Guard bases, or units of at least 100 Air Force members.

2) The 30-mile radius is not limited by state boundaries and should be measured from the perimeter of the base.

Also, the last time I checked into it, all DDR requests must be made by the Wing DDRA, so if yours doesn't have one, or he's just a name on a page, you're not going to get much done.

[davidsinn]

Does it matter that my wing HQ moved from the ARB to Indy?  I know we have some DDR going on so I'll have to find out who it is and get something going.

[RiverAux]

I had thought that they had dropped the 30 mile restriction? 

[davidsinn]

I had thought that they had dropped the 30 mile restriction?

Still in the reg. If it's in force then technically my entire wing with the exception of a few units is screwed because they moved wing HQ away from the ARB that it was at.

[Spike]

^ Still in force.  I wonder though.....was the Wing HQ (when it was at the ARB) getting promotional materials for free for all of the Wing Squadrons through the DDR catalog?? 

 

[davidsinn]

^ Still in force.  I wonder though.....was the Wing HQ (when it was at the ARB) getting promotional materials for free for all of the Wing Squadrons through the DDR catalog?? 

If they were they didn't send any up to us.

[Tim Medeiros]

You can still hold a DDR program even if your activity is more than 30 nautical miles from the closest external perimeter of any location with 100 or more assigned AF members*.  Nothing is preventing your unit from doing a class on DDR, you don't need the promotional items to have a great presentation.

* = active duty, reserve, guard, and civilian employees are all AF members.

I don't know about other wings, but I as the DDRA in FL highly encourage the unit DDROs to initiate the paperwork for their own activities.  Of course I look them over to ensure that they will be approved by NHQ then I babysit it through the approval process.

[davidsinn]

You can still hold a DDR program even if your activity is more than 30 nautical miles from the closest external perimeter of any location with 100 or more assigned AF members*.  Nothing is preventing your unit from doing a class on DDR, you don't need the promotional items to have a great presentation.

* = active duty, reserve, guard, and civilian employees are all AF members.

I don't know about other wings, but I as the DDRA in FL highly encourage the unit DDROs to initiate the paperwork for their own activities.  Of course I look them over to ensure that they will be approved by NHQ then I babysit it through the approval process.

Wing HQ is >50 miles from the nearest installation. I'm 55 Stat miles in the opposite direction. While I don't need the items they would sure help to liven things up for a poor squadron. We formed 3 years ago and have a grand total of $0 in squadron funds. I know my cadets are dieing by PowerPoint. I'm glad I got the AE grant or they'd be dead by the end of the month.

[Tim Medeiros]

You could also do a twist on the death by PowerPoint, utilize some of the resources on the NHQ DDR website such as the Jeoparody and Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader like games.  There are also lesson plans and activities you can do.

[davidsinn]

You could also do a twist on the death by PowerPoint, utilize some of the resources on the NHQ DDR website such as the Jeoparody and Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader like games.  There are also lesson plans and activities you can do.

Good ideas. I pass those along to our lucky victim DDR officer 

[Eclipse]

Just stay away from "beer pong"... 

[rebowman]

What kinds of activities can DDR help with?

Would DDR ever provide funding for stuff that isnt in the catalog?

[Spike]

^ Yes to funding.  Also, DDR will reimburse you for expenses and pay for meals if you are presenting a DDR presentation.  Check out the DDR site at NHQ. 

In fact, if you slap on a DDR logo on a recruiting handout, DDR can cover the printing charges.  There are all sort of neat things that were learned on those DDR Conference Calls with NHQ a few months back.  If they start them back up in the future, it would be advisable that Unit Commanders also get involved on them!

[Tim Medeiros]

Not completely true.

The reimbursement is for DDRA's and DDRCs (wing and region level) only when travelling over 50 miles from home AND is still subject to approval by NHQ.

Simply slapping a DDR logo on a handout won't cut it.  There is an approval process before purchasing them, and part of that process includes ensuring there is a DDR connection AND message for the activity the items are going to be used for.

You can get funding for stuff that is not in the catalog.  In this case, DDR Form 1B will be your friend.  You would fill out that form, which includes a description of the activity, type, length, and the DDR connection (also common to the 1A) plus a section for each item you would like, its total cost, what your unit will cover, then what DDR will cover.  This form, plus the approval form (DDR Form 1C) will be sent up the chain, once it gets to NHQ/DDR they will review it, ensure it meets the program requirements and if approved will set aside the funding.  Once given the go-ahead by NHQ, you can then purchase the items (at full cost) and then you submit a CAPF 108 to NHQ/DDR for your reimbursement of 80%.

I full heartedly agree that unit commanders should be in on the DDR training.  There are many areas in which DDR can be used, some that I am even finding out now after working in the program for at least 5 years.