It's that time of year again. Where the top cadets in Drill and Ceremonies get together to compete for a chance to represent the South Carolina Wing at the Middle East Region Competition.  For more information regarding the competition please check CAPM 52-4 or contact 1Lt Joshua Cunningham at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Submitted by: C/CMSGT Jared Buniel

Its 5:30 AM, October 31st, 2009, Halloween Saturday, most teenagers would be sound asleep, dreaming of their plans for acquiring candy or a final touch for their scary costume. But a group of wide-awake and chilled young men and women are at McCrady training center, their candy taken from them and their dreams drowned out by shouted commands and banging lockers. As stern officers herd the teens outside for exercise, a passer-by would be right in wondering, “Who are these kids who gave up their holiday weekend for this ‘boot camp-like’ experience?” To find an answer, you need look no further than the blue patches on their camouflage, “Civil Air Patrol.”

Staff development training for Cadet Programs individuals.  The program will focus on developing stellar home squadron meeting, squadron events, and instilling leadership and team work at a unit.  The training will include - Training Leaders of Cadets program (if attending TLC - you must arrive by 1800 Friday); leadership and team work training to include high and low element ropes course - a hands-on critical thinking program; squadron meeting outline, core requirements, involving all CAP programs in your meeting, and scheduling; and a "Survivor" style learning-training program with awards offered for winning teams.