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RANGER STAFF Ranger Staff Training was developed to train cadet as members of Ranger Staff; however Officer (Senior) members are also welcome to attend and participate. Hawk Mountain Ranger School Cadet Commanders (# indicates Expert Ranger Belt Number) (David Spillane earned belt #223)
32. Ryan Hoffman #222 33. Sean McIntyre
7. Tim Grabowski Above: Hawk Mountain Ranger Cadet Commanders that did not command during a Summer Ranger School THE STAFF CADET
What Is A Staff Cadet? A Staff Cadet : -is a highly trained, extremely motivated and well-disciplined member of the PAWG Ranger Program, who lives by a strict code of ethics and an honor code. Staff Cadets rank among the highest caliber of cadets produced in Civil Air Patrol today. -would rather resign than bring disgrace upon the Ranger Program. They are dedicated and committed to achieving the goals of Civil Air Patrol and the Ranger Program. They are dedicated not to any one person but rather to the Ranger Program as a whole. -is dedicated to the art of teaching and the principles of training. A staff Cadet's leadership training lends itself to accomplishing the mission faster and more effectively. Ranger and medical training is a key ingredient to aiding the injured and saving lives. -will never fail at anything they do. If something does not turn out as expected, it is used as a learning experience and will eventually enhance their ongoing training. -welcomes the challenge of doing the unexpected or untried. Staff cadets are trained to forge ahead and create paths rather than follow other or sit by idly. -is trained to identify, adapt and overcome difficult situations or obstacles.
The staff cadet training program consists of a series of eight weekends which run from March through June each year. Strict military courtesy and discipline is adhered to as the candidate progresses from a follower to a leader. The training is designed to challenge cadets in the areas of leadership, team work, and emergency services training. Physical fitness, progression in the cadet program, dedication, self discipline, and proficiency in ground team and ranger skills is required. Throughout the training, staff candidates are trained in the areas of navigation, woodsman ship, search theory and techniques, health and sanitation, rock climbing, rappelling, low angle rescue, search procedures, crash site security, communications, survival skills, teaching techniques, intense leadership classes, conflict resolution, leadership traits, problem solving, public speaking, time management, team leadership, job role responsibilities, and much more. Subjects are further supplemented with constant leadership development training which give on the job training and experience for the role the staff candidate will later fulfill; that of a professional leader and instructor for the ranger program. Successful completion of the training cycle and qualification
requirements will earn the first year basic candidate the “Yellow Scarf”.
These first year cadets typically fill the positions of Team Commanders
(similar to flight commander) for the school. Cadets then return for the second year of staff training, where they further develop their leadership and command skills, and learn management and staff development skills as well. In addition, they further their training in search and rescue and the ranger program. With successful completion of the requirements the “Orange Scarf” is awarded, making them a full fledged Ranger Staff member. These cadets often return for further training in their third year, and also support and train the upcoming staff candidates. Thus each year, the staff cadet learns more and more about search and rescue, leadership, and management. Congratulations to the 2007 Ranger Staff Cadet Graduates!
Prerequisites:
ENTERING TRAINING - Serving as a member of Ranger Staff is a distinct privilege. You must always maintain the high standards of the Ranger Program. When you joined CAP, you signed a membership application which explicitly stated the provisions of membership. Specifically, you agreed to obey the orders of your superiors and conform to CAP regulation and policies. CAPR 35-1 states that a member serves in a staff position at the discretion of the commander. During Ranger Staff Training a strict chain of command will be followed at all times. For more information contact : RangerStaff@yahoo.com
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