SCCS Programs Offered
Some things that we offer at SCCS as we build respect and friendships among our members:
Leadership:
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Training is offered through: Online learning, in person Character Development classes and hands on experience at Squadron Meetings, Wing Activities and Emergency Services.
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Through advancement in the program, both Cadets and Senior Members are afforded the opportunity to put their leadership skills that they learn into action both locally and throughout the country.
Aerospace Education:
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Educational training is offered through online learning and hands on activities that include the use of: Model Rocketry, Flight Simulators, Drones and many other projects.
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Flight Opportunities are offered through O-Flights - free orientation flights in our CAP plane for qualified cadets and flight lessons for active Cadets at a reduced cost through arrangement with our Senior Member Pilots and the Civil Air Patrol.
Emergency Services:
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Training to become Ground Team Certified to participate in Search and Rescue Missions authorized by the Civil Air Patrol.
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Locally hosted GTA - Ground Team Academy and SAREX - Search and Rescue Exercise missions.
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Training for Senior members to become Mission Scanners or Mission Observers for Emergency Services, you do not need to be a pilot to be a Scanner or Observer.
Color Guard:
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SCCS Color Guard is a group of four to six cadets, chosen for their dedication to the CAP Core Values, who are tasked with representing our unit during formal events.
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Some of the events that our Color Guard participates in are: Change of Command Ceremonies, Awards Banquets, Color Guard Competitions, Parades and other formal events where the Squadron is requested to present the Colors.
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The Color Guard works to master the Drills and Ceremonies in order to represent the Squadron at these events, Color Guard requires dedication to the program.
Volunteer Service:
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We offer many opportunities to volunteer locally with the Squadron including: Wreaths Across America, Becky's Troops Dinner, marching in the local Veteran's Day Parade and many other events.
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Encouragement to volunteer in your local communities - Community Service Ribbon and clasps can be earned for each 60 hours of documented volunteer service outside of the Civil Air Patrol.